LENT 2015
2BC LENTEN SERIES
The SEVEN
The letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation
To the Church in Philadelphia March 22, 2015
Welcome Guests If you are a first-time guest, please complete a guest card from a pew pocket or Friendship Register and drop it in the offering plate so that we may acknowledge your visit and get acquainted with you. We are glad you have joined us for worship today. ________________________ Meditations Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. – Helen Keller Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. – Khalil Gibran Only Jesus would be crazy enough to suggest that if you want to become the greatest, you should become the least. Only Jesus would declare God’s blessing on the poor rather than on the rich and would insist that it’s not enough to just love your friends. I just began to wonder if anybody still believed Jesus meant those things he said. – Shane Claiborne
_________________________________ Note: + Indicates stand if you are able. | Please see an usher for a listening aid. Childcare available on Level 2. | Children’s worship bags available at the entrances. Give your tithe online now at 2bcliberty.org/giving. Online givers may participate in the worship offering by using the card in the pew rack.
The Worship of God Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 22, 2015
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Angie Fuller
Trinity Chime Candlelighting
Lily McRorey
Prelude “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” arr. Bruce Greer Sanctuary Handbell Choir, Tim Hannsz, soprano saxaphone Don Brown, director Invitation to Worship
David Fulk
+Hymn of Praise 345 “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
LAUDES DOMINI
Worship in Song
“Let Your Light Shine” “Jesus, the Light” Music Time Choir, Lisa Long, director
The Psalm
Psalm 119:9–16
Michele Grace (8:30) Bill Gossett (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 440, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Extinguishing the Lenten Candle
Connie McNeill
We extinguish one candle each Sunday of Lent, symbolizing our journey to the darkness of Good Friday.
Unison Confession Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ, our Lord.
Practicing the Presence of Godis My Worth
Not in What I Own Getty/Kendrick
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Words and Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty and Graham Kendrick © 2014 Getty Music Publishing and Makeway Music (musicservices.org) UBP
Prayers of the People
Jess Tankersley
+Hymn 322
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
“How Great is Our God” +Hymn 323
HOW GREAT THOU ART
“How Great Thou Art” Refrain Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; Musicgreat PublishingThou and Makeway how great Thou©2014 art,Getty how art!Music © 1949 and 1953 by The Stuart Hine Trust (Hope Publishing) UBP
Worship in Music (8:30)
Josh Hannsz
Choral Worship
George F. Handel “And with His Stripes We are Healed” The Sanctuary Choir
And with His stripes we are healed. And the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. – Isaiah 53:5–6 New Testament Lesson
Revelation 3:7–13
Jeff Grace (8:30) Chloe Gossett (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 194, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
To The Church
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Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 502 “Lord, I Lay My Life Before You”
IN BABILONE
The worship of the living God invites our response. Those who wish to profess faith in Christ and or to unite with the church are invited to come forward and share your decision with the pastor.
+Offertory Prayer Offertory
“Siyahamba” Sanctuary Handbell Choir
Nick Bartlow (8:30) Steve Long (11:00) arr. Robert Ward
+Presentation of Offerings 473 “Will You Come and Follow Me” Stanza 4
KELVINGROVE
Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me. Words by John L. Bell and Graham A. Maule © 1987 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc. UBP
Family Dedication (8:30) Deacon Alexander Bartlow
Jason Edwards
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 512
“We Go in Peace”
EDWARDS
We go in peace, we go in love, we go with grace and mercy from the Lord above to tell the world this very thing: that Jesus Christ is Lord and King, Jesus Christ is Lord and King! Words and Music by Keith Christopher © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc. UBP
+Postlude
“Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee”
Kenneth Hill
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30), Sara Langford (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton Worship Leaders: David Fulk (8:30), Don Brown (11:00)
FAMILY DEDICATION We welcome the family of Deacon Alexander Bartlow as we celebrate their family dedication. Parents: Nick and Carrie Bartlow Big Brother: Wakefield (5); Big Sister: Ramsey (2) Guests for Deacon Alexander’s dedication today: Grandparents: Terry & Mary Ringot Grandparents: Jerry & Debbie Bartlow Uncle: Christopher Ringot Uncle & Aunt: Derek & Arlene Bartlow
OUR CARE MINISTRY CARDS There is a Care Ministry card located in the pew racks that describes our ministry and provides an option to request prayer or care on the opposite side of the card. We would like to encourage you to use the card to express a need. Simply fill out the information and place it in the offering plate during worship, or give the card to one of the pastoral staff members.
PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Don Reed and family in the death of his wife, Aline Reed, on March 5, in Excelsior Springs. HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Jimmy Van Slyke Andrew Baker, Angela Bush & Anne Aunspaugh’s brother Doris Truex Margaret Thomson OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Larry Jones, health
Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor | Connie McNeill, Associate Pastor Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor | Linda Jones, Church Administrator Ashton Wells & Jordan Groves, Interim Student Co-Pastors
Getting Connected Each Sunday in the Welcome Center (just inside the Kansas Street entrance on Level 1), our Connections Team is waiting to help you get “connected.” You’ll This may include finding a Bible study class, showing you where children and student ministries meet, or sharing the days’ activities and schedule. You may also choose simply to enjoy a cup of coffee at the Welcome Center’s coffee bar and get to know others at Second.
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