LENT 2015
2BC LENTEN SERIES
The SEVEN
The letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation
To the Church in Laodicea March 29, 2015 | Palm Sunday
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 The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable. – Brennan Manning I am disturbed when I see the majority of so-called Christians having such little understanding of the real nature of the faith they profess. Faith is a subject of such importance that we should not ignore it because of the distractions or the hectic pace of our lives. – William Wilberforce In baptism, new Christians become part of a body of fellow believers who are called to spiritually encourage one another and hold one another responsible for consistent Christian living. – Tony Campolo It may well be that the world is denied miracle after miracle and triumph after triumph because we will not bring to Christ what we have and what we are. If, just as we are, we would lay ourselves on the altar of service of Jesus Christ, there is no saying what Christ could do with us and through us. – William Barclay See more at: http://www.dgreetings.com/palm-sunday /palm_sunday_quotes.html#sthash.7r6h3jy7.dpufjj _________________________________ 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 Palm Sunday
March 29, 2015
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Trinity Chime Candlelighting Prelude
Jack Lewis “All Glory, Laud and Honor”
Michael Burkhardt
Invitation to Worship
David Sallee
Choral Call to Worship “Blessed is He” Ruth Elaine Schram Combined Children’s Choirs +Processional Hymn of Praise 172 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Worship in Song The Psalm
ELLACOMBE
“Blessed is He” Dennis and Nan Allen Young Musicians Choir, Angie Fuller Psalm 118:1–2; 19–29
Roger Driskill (8:30) Diane Beckett (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 439, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Extinguishing the Lenten Candle
Mike Lassiter
We extinguish one candle each Sunday of Lent, symbolizing our journey to the darkness of Good Friday.
Unison Confession O Lord, who on this day entered the rebellious city that later rejected you, we confess that our wills are as rebellious as Jerusalem’s, that our faith is often more show than substance, that our hearts are in need of cleansing. Have mercy on us, Son of David, Savior of our lives. Help us to lay at your feet all that we have and all that we are, trusting you to forgive what is sinful, to heal what is broken, to welcome our praises, and to receive us as your own.
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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 +Hymn 438
Eleanor Speaker
“O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”
Worship in Music (8:30)
EBENEZER
Harold Phillips and Terry Bell
Choral Worship
“Lift Up Your Heads” The Sanctuary Choir
George F. Handel
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty in battle. The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. (Psalm 24:7–10) New Testament Lesson
Revelation 3:14–22
Anna Driskill (8:30) Sanford Beckett (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
+Hymn of Response 173
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Jason Edwards
“Lift Up Your Heads”
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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
Roger Driskill (8:30) Christy Edwards (11:00)
“Redeeming God, Your Arms Embrace”
Alfred Fedak
+Presentation of Offerings 176 FOREST GREEN “With Waving Palms and Shouts of Praise” Stanza 1 With waving palms and shouts of praise they greeted Christ the Lord. Hosannas rang out bright and clear and to the heavens soared. The people welcomed Christ the King and followed Him that day. May we learn to be welcoming, and follow in His way. Words © 2010 Celebrating Grace. UBP
+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
“All Glory, Laud and Honor”
Michael Burkhardt
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Milton Horne (8:30), ; Angie Fuller, Marianne Neth (11:00) Media: John Hilton Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
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 Jason and Christy Edwards and family in the death of Christy’s grandmother, Helen Scarborough, in Jackson, MS on March 22. Christian sympathy is extended to Thom and Amy Hoffman in the death of Thom’s uncle on March 17. LIBERTY HOSPITAL Dorothy Head OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Larry Jones, health Aimee Tilley’s father; health Stella Mosley, Gary Rodgers’ grandmother and Wilma Rodgers mother; Warrensburg, 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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