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The Benefits of Abiding May 3, 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. ________________________ Meditation You, then, are my workers. You have come from me, the supreme eternal gardener, and I have engrafted you onto the vine by making myself one with you. Keep in mind that each of you has your own vineyard. But everyone is joined to the neighbors’ vineyards without any dividing lines. They are so joined together, in fact, that you cannot do good or evil for yourself without doing the same for your neighbors. – Catherine of Siena 1347–1380
_________________________________ Your entire family is welcome here! Children’s worship bags filled with books and activities are available at the Sanctuary entrances. If you’d like an alternative for your children, childcare for birth through Pre-K is available on Level 2 at any point in the service. Our Welcome Center is also available for those with restless infants, and you can view the service on a monitor there. __________________________________ Note: + Indicates stand if you are able. | Please see an usher for a listening aid. 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
The Fifth Sunday of Easter | Our Church’s 172nd Anniversary May 3, 2015
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Judith Landers
Trinity Chime Candlelighting Prelude
Emma Robinson “To Worship, Work and Witness” (Hymn 263)
Invitation to Worship
Alice Jordan
Jason Edwards (8:30) Christy Edwards (11:00)
+Hymn of Praise 281 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
BEECHER
Choral Worship
“Shine Like Jesus” Lynn Russell “Glory, Glory” arr. Keith Christopher The Young Musicians Choir; Angie Fuller, director
New Testament Lesson
Acts 8:29–40
Carrie Bartlow (8:30) Cheryl Williams (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 97, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 415
“Lift High the Cross”
Prayers of the People Worship in Song
CRUCIFER
Brad Peck “Peace I Leave with You” Elliott Yoakum and Friends
Walter Pelz
Choral Worship
“Cry Out and Shout” The Sanctuary Choir
The Gospel Lesson
John 15:1–8
Douglas Wagner Nick Bartlow (8:30) Kenny Williams (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 84, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sermon
“The Benefits
+Hymn of Response 543
of
Abiding”
“Abide with Me”
Kasey Jones EVENTIDE
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.
+ Generosity Moment and Offertory Prayer
Karen Rogers
Offertory
John Leavitt
“We are People of God’s Peace” (Hymn 256)
+Presentation of Offerings 208 “He is Lord”
HE IS LORD
He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Music and Refrain arr. © 1986 Word Music, Inc. UBP
A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
Presentation of 40 Year Pins Amy Duncan, Bill and Sandy Schumacher Family and Child Dedication Titus Figg +Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth
SECOND LIBERTY
“O God Who Speaks” (please see the inside back cover of our hymnal)
O God, who spoke to simple folk Thy Word of Liberty, bless now Thy children in this hour of joy in serving Thee. Thy Word was strong and stronger still it beckons us to give, to tell the story of Thy love that others yet may live. ¬Postlude
“How Firm a Foundation”
Diane Bish
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Helen Brown (8:30); Marianne Neth (11:00 Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Mitchell Yoakum Special Videography: Craig Dempsey
WELCOME KASEY JONES Today, we celebrate our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). Please join us in welcoming Kasey Jones, CBF National Moderator, 2014-2015. A native of California, Reverend Jones received her Masters of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. She was a Lilly Endowment Fellow who served as one of the Resident Pastors at National City Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Washington, D.C. She is also the first woman African American to serve as Senior Pastor of National Baptist Memorial Church in Washington, DC.
FAMILY DEDICATION We welcome the family of Titus Figg as we celebrate their family dedication. Parents: Trent and Tori Figg Other Family joining Titus today: Bill and Vicki Hallett; Troy and Terri Figg,; Ty Figg; Taryn Figg; Travis, Meghan and Avery Figg; Theresa Figg Gene and Ellen Whitmer
PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Ellen and Larry Gregory and family in the death of Ellen’s father, Jim Grubbs, on April 29. LIBERTY HOSPITAL Irene Couch ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Sarah McNally, Joanna Burchett’s granddaughter-in-law HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Donna Howell Delight Cain John Arnold OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Sandra Reeves, surgery recovery Anne Sizemore, pending surgery Jeff Moore, health Ed Scarborough, Christy Edwards’ father; health
GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Worship Leaders Today
Carrie Bartlow has been attending Second since 2006. She is a senior Account Manager at Kemper & Company in Kansas City. Carrie and Nick have three children, Wakefield, Ramsey, and Deacon. Nick Bartlow has been a member of Second since 2000. He currently serves on the Leadership Development Committee and enjoys cooking for Wednesday night meals. Nick works at Barkley helping companies to achieve their goals and objectives. Christy Edwards is married to Senior Pastor Jason Edwards and is mother to Jackson, Luke, and Norah. She is currently working as a Chaplain Intern in the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Christy is involved in the women’s ministry, 2BC community groups, and MOPS. Brad Peck is a teacher at Park Hill South High School. He is the facilitator for the 2BC Safety & Security Team. Emma Robinson is a first grader at Manor Hill Elementary. She is the daughter of Jared and Lynn Robinson. Karen Rogers returned to Kansas City after a career as an educator in Dallas. She lives near family in the Raytown area and enjoys her work for a vascular surgery office. Karen joined 2BC on her first visit to the church in 2004. Kenny Williams has attended Second since his childhood and is a life-long resident of Clay County. He is an Operations Manager -Liquid Division with Quality Carriers. He and Cheryl have been married 37 years. Cheryl Williams has been a member of Second since 2010. She is an Academic Records Coordinator in the Registrar’s Office at Kansas City University. Cheryl and Kenny have been married 37 years and share their home with four cats.
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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