LENT 2015
2BC LENTEN SERIES
The SEVEN
The letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation
To the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira March 8, 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
“Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.” —Aristotle _________________________________ 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 Third Sunday in Lent
March 8, 2015
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
David Fulk
Trinity Chime Candlelighting Prelude
Parker Mendel
Charles Callahan “Rhapsody on American Folk Hymns” Michelle Cook, flute; Teresa Posey Miller, oboe
Invitation to Worship
Eric Zahnd
+Hymn of Praise 340 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
DIADEM
(Children are invited to join our Children’s Pastor at the front on the last verse of the hymn)
Children’s Moment
Gwen Phillips
Worship in Song
“Five and Two” Ritchie “They’ll Know We Are Christians” St. Brendan Music Makers Choir, Julie Williams, director
Refrain
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes they’ll know we are Christians by our love. (please join the choir on the refrain when directed) The Psalm
Psalm 19
Mary Anne Elmore (8:30) Jessica Greason (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 387, 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 Most merciful God whose Son, Jesus Christ, was tempted in every way, yet was without sin, we confess before you our own sinfulness; we have hungered after that which does not satisfy; we have compromised with evil; we have doubted your power to protect us. Forgive our lack of faith; have mercy on our weakness. Restore in us such trust and love that we may walk in your ways and delight in doing your will. Practicing the Presence of God Response of the People “My Worth is Not in What I Own”
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 366
Karen Rogers
“O God Beyond All Praising”
THAXTED
Worship in Music (8:30) “Create in Me A Glean Heart” Choral Worship
“Behold the Lamb of God” The Sanctuary Choir
David Fulk George F. Handel
“Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.” John 1:29 New Testament Lesson
Revelation 2:12–29
Keith Elmore (8:30) Brandon Greason (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 194, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
Jason Edwards
“To The Churches
in
Pergamum
and
Thyatira”
+Hymn of Response 485 “The Master Has Come”
ASH GROVE
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
David Fuller (8:30) Ellen Gregory (11:00)
“The Power of Your Love”
+Presentation of Offerings 473 “Will You Come and Follow Me” Stanza 3
Lloyd Larson KELVINGROVE
Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name? Will you set the pris’ners free and never be the same? Will you kiss the leper clean, and do such as this unseen, And admit to what I mean 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
+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
“Deo Gracias”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
Michael Burkhardt
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: David Fulk (8:30); Jacque Stouffer (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Mitchell Yoakum
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. 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 the family and friends of John F. Truex, who died on February 25, in St. Louis, MO. Liberty services will be held at Second Baptist Church on Monday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Liberty in Fairview Cemetery. Christian sympathy is extended to Sandy and Brooke Pangburn and family in the death of Sandy’s husband and Brooke’s father, Earl, on March 2. Christian sympathy is extended to Drew Kingery and family in the death of his father, Pete, on March 5. HOSPITAL IN GRAND JUNCTION, CO Andrew Baker, Angela Bush & Anne Aunspaugh’s brother REMEMBER THOSE ON MISSION Tyler Tankersley and CBTS CREATE students traveling to Myannmar this week
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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