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Meditation He did not wait till the world was ready, till men and nations were at peace. He came when the Heavens were unsteady, and prisoners cried out for release. He did not wait for the perfect time. He came when the need was deep and great. He dined with sinners in all their grime, turned water into wine. He did not wait till hearts were pure. In joy he came to a tarnished world of sin and doubt. To a world like ours, of anguished shame he came, and his Light would not go out. He came to a world which did not mesh, to heal its tangles, shield its scorn. In the mystery of the Word made Flesh the Maker of the stars was born. We cannot wait till the world is sane to raise our songs with joyful voice, for to share our grief, to touch our pain, He came with Love: Rejoice! Rejoice! — First Coming by Madeleine L’Engle _________________________________ WE LOVE 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. 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 Third Sunday of Advent December 13, 2015
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Invitation to Worship
Kristin Wooldridge
Prelude
“How Great Our Joy” Orchestra
arr. Stan Pethel
+Processional Hymn of Advent 95 BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN “Prepare the Royal Highway” Lighting the Advent Candle of Joy Jason Edwards and Children Cameron Triplett, Candlelighter Litany Leader: Prepare the way of the Lord. People: We light this candle in Joy, Leader: the joy that we have in Joy, Jesus, and our Savior. Hope, Peace, Love People: Prepare the way of the Lord. Congregational Response 80 “Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love”
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Leader: The Good News of our Lord. People: Praise Be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ!
Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn
“Blessed Be the God of Israel”
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Blessed be the God of Israel, the ever-living Lord, who comes in pow’r to save His own, His people, Israel. For Israel He raises us Salvation’s tow’r on high in David’s house, who reigned as king and servant of the Lord. Through holy prophets did He speak His word in days of old; that He would save us from our foes and all who bear us ill. To our ancestors did He give His covenant of love; so with us all He keeps His word in love that knows no end. Of old He gave His solemn oath to Father Abraham: His seed a mighty race should be, and blessed forevermore. He vowed to set His people free from fear of ev’ry foe; That we might serve Him all our days in goodness, love, and peace. O tiny Child, Your name shall be the prophet of the Lord; The way of God You shall prepare to make His coming known. You shall proclaim to Israel salvation’s dawning day, when God shall wipe away all sins in His redeeming love. The rising Sun shall shine on us to bring the light of day to all who sit in darkest night and shadow of the grave. Our footsteps God shall safely guide to walk the ways of peace. His name forevermore be blessed who lives and loves and saves. Words: James Quinn SJ
Prayers of the People
Angie Fuller
Choral Worship Shout for Joy, Ye People” Victor C. Johnson The Sanctuary Choir | Charles Smith, Violin The Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 31:3-13
Charles Smith
(Pew Bible, page 568, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Practice Joy
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 140 “Jesus Came to Dwell Among Us”
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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
Nick Bartlow (8:30) Larry Jones (11:00)
“He is Born” Arr. Cynthia Dobrinski Student Bells, Christie White, Director
+Presentation of Offerings “The Advent of Our God” The Advent of our God with eager hearts we greet; and we must praise Him in this hour with hymns and anthems sweet.
FESTAL SONG
Words: Charles Coffin, 1736; trans. Harriett Packer, 1906
+A Time of Greeting
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All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Media: : John Hilton, Mitchell Yoakum
All Video UBP #502497070 Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30) Julie Williams (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
FLOWERS IN WORSHIP
The Williamsburg Apple arrangements are given to the Glory of God and for the third Sunday of Advent: In Honor of: David, Carolyn and Davis Fulk by Marcia Duke In Memory of: Lisa Dillon by Charlie and Loretta Hughes and Shae Crane Nancy Modrcin by The Koinonia Class Frank and Peggy Millen by Norman and Marianne Neth Bill Millen by Norman and Marianne Neth Dawson and Emma Newman by Ken and Phyllis Chatlos Paul and Evelyn Chatlos by Ken and Phyllis Chatlos Frankie Baker by Rolland, Barbara, Elliott and Mitchell Yoakum Irvin Williams by Alice, Cheryl, and Kenny Williams John Henning by Ann Henning
PRAYER CONCERNS
Barb Yoakum, upcoming surgery Cheryl Lewkowsky, upcoming surgery Debra Smith, wife of James Smith, President of the CBF Foundation (and former President of Missouri Baptist Foundation), health Ken Edmondson, Cathy Cole’s father; health
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Nick Bartlow has been a member of Second since 2000. He currently serves on the Leadership Development Committee. He is the Senior Director of Insights and Analytics for Smithfield Farmland. Angie Fuller came to Second in 1997. She serves in the Music and Children’s Ministries and on the Arts and Environment Team. She also teaches at Second Friends Preschool. Angie and David are parents to Naomi and Adam.
Larry Jones and Linda joined Second in 2004. Larry serves as a deacon and enjoys serving coffee at the coffee bar on Sunday mornings. He is the Executive Director for the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence. Seth Langford is a senior at Liberty High School and is the son of Jeff and Sara Langford. He’s been a part of the Second Baptist Community since the age of 2 has enjoyed growing up in the church. Currently he sings in the Student Choir and is a member of the Student Handbell Choir. Jake Stouffer is a junior at Liberty North High School. He enjoys playing on North’s drumline, serving on leadership teams for Student Council and FCA, and is a new member of the National Honor Society. At 2BC, he is active in youth choir, handbells and youth group Cameron Triplett is a third grader at Lewis and Clark and is the son of Joni and Doug Triplett. Kristin Wooldridge is the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) coordinator. She is a William Jewell grad, where she met her husband, Amon. They have three children: Ian, Kaylee, and Rhett. Kristin is a Master of Divinity candidate at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
ABOUT THE COVER ART
BY JENNIFER MAZI HUFFMAN Every so often, when the light is right and I happen to be holding a camera, I catch what I call holy moments. It happens like this: time slows, someone sets aside everything in order to love and honor the person or people right in front of them. (click) My work is pretty simple, then: notice how holy the world is and push a button. This photograph shows Dr. Jennifer Dilts examining a 15-month old Haitian girl. Due to extreme malnourishment, Michaelove weighed only 11 pounds during the exam, which is the size of an average two-month-old American baby. Jen’s translator Phan-Phan helps her connect with the baby’s grandmother while the light swims around all of them like the Old Testament Holy Spirit. That light was what caught my attention that moment, that day, and the rest of it had nothing to do with me and everything to do with what happens when someone turns faith into a way of life, by truly seeing and serving the person or people right in front of them as if they were the honored guests of Psalm 113. (click)
Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor | Connie McNeill, Associate Pastor Charles Smith, Associate Pastor | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor Linda Jones, Church Administrator
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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