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Our Response May 10, 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 God of the sparrow God of the whale God of the swirling stars How does the creature How does the creature God of the earth-quake God of the storm God of the trumpet blast How does the creature How does the creature God of the rainbow God of the cross God of the empty grave How does the creature How does the creature

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God of the hungry God of the sick God of the prodigal Awe How does the creature say Care Praise How does the creature say Life God of the neighbor God of the foe God of the pruning hook Woe How does the creature say Love Save How does the creature say Peace God of the ages God near at hand God of the loving heart Grace How do your children say Joy Thanks How do your children say Home.

— Jaroslav Vajda

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*The cover artwork, by Ai Doh of Virginia Theological Seminary, is meant to depict Psalm 98 from the perspective of the artist’s home country of Myanmar. _________________________________ WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN! 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.

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Online givers may participate in the worship offering by using the card in the pew rack.

The Worship of God The Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 10, 2015

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering

Sue Wright

Trinity Chime Candlelighting Prelude

Lydia Dilts

“Cappriccio” Kevin McChesney The Student Handbells; Seth Langford, conductor

Invitation to Worship

Connie McNeill

+Hymn of Praise 449 “Baptized in Water”

Baptism Morgan McRorey Morgan’s faith story is read by her father, Chris.

BUNESSAN

Davis Fulk Davis’ faith story is read by Drew Kingery.

Our Response to Baptism 447 “We Are Raised to Newness of Life”

BAPTISM

(Children are invited to join Angela Bush at the front on the last verse of the hymn)

Children’s Moment

New Testament Lesson

Angela Bush Acts 10:44–48

Anna Davis (8:30) Ben Lassiter (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 99, New Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 399

O LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER

“O Lord, Hear My Prayer” Prayers of the People Worship in Music (8:30) Choral Worship

Jason Edwards “Pie Jesu” Lydia Bunch

arr. Sylvia Woods

“The Lord is My Light” The Sanctuary Choir

The Psalm

Psalm 98

Craig Courtney Emma Davis (8:30) Allison Lassiter (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 428, Old Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God! Sermon +Hymn of Response 7

Our Response

Jason Edwards

“Worthy of Worship”

JUDSON

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

Nick Bartlow (8:30) Helen Brown (11:00) “Kum Ba Yah” Lydia Bunch, harp

+Presentation of Offerings 208 “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

arr. Daniel Burton

HE IS LORD

Family and Child Dedication

Hayes Greason

Jason Edwards

A Time of Greeting

Jason Edwards

+Congregational Blessing

Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth 423 ACCLAMATIONS “This is the Threefold Truth” This is the three-fold truth on which our faith depends, and with this joyful cry worship begins and ends: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

Words and Music © 1980 Hope Music Publishing Company

+Postlude

“Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds” Mark Sedio

 All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

All Video UBP #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey

Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Julie Williams (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Bob Dusin

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FLOWERS FOR WORSHIP The flowers in worship today are given to the glory of God, and in honor of Carol Miller’s birthday by her children and grandchildren

 PRAYER CONCERNS Christian sympathy is extended to Dorthy Bracewell and family in the death of Dorthy’s sister, Dilila Brennin, on May 3.

KANSAS CITY ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE Anne Sizemore

FAMILY DEDICATION We welcome the family of Hayes Greason as we celebrate their family dedication.

Parents: Brandon and Jessica Greason Big Brother: Tate Other family joining Hayes today: Grandparents: Tommy and Rhonda Layman Greg and Linda Greason Uncle and Aunt: Zac and Jamie Greason Aunt: Sarah Layman Cousin: Matthew Martin Great Grandparents: Dale and Pat Fuller Jane Greason Great Uncle, Aunt and Cousins: David, Angie, Adam and Naomi Great Uncle and Aunt: Easel and Diane Roberts Terry and Sabra Zipsie

GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Worship Leaders Today

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.

Helen Brown has a been member of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when she moved to Liberty with husband, Don, to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. She is involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir, and the Middle School Handbell Choir as well as many other church activities.

Angela Bush and Steve have been members at Second since 1990.

Angela is the director of Second Friends Preschool, teaches preschool Sunday School, leads our GAs on Wednesday evenings, and is an active deacon.

Anna Davis is a senior at Liberty High School. In the fall, she has been accepted and will be attending UMKC in the 6 year BA/MD medical program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, running and spending time with family and friends.

Emma Davis is a sophomore at Liberty High School. She is active in school plays and musicals. She enjoys playing the guitar and sings in both the school and church choir. She loves to read and hang out with friends. Her sister is Anna and parents are Chuck and Bev Davis.

Lydia Dilts is a kindergartner at Lewis and Clark. She is the middle daughter of Jason and Jennifer Dilts.

Ben Lassiter has been at Second since he was two years old. He works at American Century Investments and enjoys helping with the youth. He is married to Allison whom he met at Second while looking for donuts in the nursery.

Allison Lassiter has been at Second since her junior year at William Jewell. She teaches English at Kearney High School, and she continues to enjoy helping with the kids and youth. She met Ben while working as the Extended Session Coordinator.

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.” 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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