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Worthy is the Lamb!
Easter Sunday | APRIL 5, 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. ________________________ Meditations Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and to take up His Cross. – William Barclay Jesus’ resurrection is the beginning of God’s new project not to snatch people away from earth to heaven but to colonize earth with the life of heaven. – N.T. Wright I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this? – Jesus of Nazareth
_________________________________ 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 Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015 Gathering
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Trinity Chime Candlelighting
Caroline Huffman
Prelude
“Declare God’s Glory”
K. Lee Scott
Invitation to Worship Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Praise 194 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” The Gospel Lesson
John 20:1–18
EASTER HYMN
Ellen Gregory (8:30) Emmy Gregory (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 88, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Unison Prayer of Adoration
Jason Edwards
We give you thanks, great God, for the hope we have in Jesus, who died but is risen and rules over all. We praise you for his presence with us. Because he lives, we look for eternal life, knowing that nothing past, present, or yet to come can separate us from your great love made known in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Practicing the Presence of God
+Hymn 215 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” Prayers of the People Choral Worship
“Since By Man Came Death” The Sanctuary Choir
DARWALL
Bob Curtis George F. Handel
Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:21
New Testament Lesson
Revelation 5:1–14
Amy Duncan (8:30) Samantha Heston (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 195, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“Worthy
is the
Lamb!”
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 423 “This is the Threefold Truth”
ACCLAMATIONS
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
Mike Lassiter (8:30) Connie McNeill (11:00) “Te Deum”
Marc Antoine Charpentier
+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
HE IS LORD
A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth
“Worthy is the Lamb”
George F. Handel
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen! Revelation 5:12–13
“Hallelujah” Revelation 19:6; 11:15;19:16 Worshipers are invited to stand and sing “Hallelujah!” Copies are in the pew racks.
+Postlude
“Finale from Symphony#1 Op 14”
Louis Vierne
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Piano: Leslie Bunch Media: John Hilton
CELEBRATION OF NEW MEMBERS Today we celebrate Cindi Moore’s decision to join our community of faith this past week. Thanks be to God.
Easter Lilies A special thank you to those who provided Easter Lilies for our worship today.
In Memory of . . . Georgia Bowman by Larry and Helen Winter Kathy, Dora Alice and Lyman Berndt by Dan and Patsy Triplett Larry, Virginia and Jean Brenton by Lyndell and Roxann Brenton My parents, Mr and Mrs. Fielding Barnes by Lila Hull Vera Berry by Nancy, Tracy, and Tiernan Trout Gene and Dee Chase by Cathy and Bill Stilfield David Nelson Duke by Marcia Duke Lisa Dillon by Charlie, Loretta, Kimmy and Shae Ralph and Rosemary Davis by Lyndell and Roxann Brenton Helen Early by Larry and Helen winter Gene and Betty Graeff by Max and Jeanne Mason Maurice and Anna Vena Hall by Alice Hall LaViolette and Beverly Hall Rude Gene Hull by Lila Hull Wilbur Hill by The Sanctuary Choir William and Valeda Huber by Cathy Lawrey John Luke Kern by Carolyn Fulk Walt Kopala by Lisa Kopala Gene Land by Karen Rogers Lloyd and Peggy Lawrey by Cathy Lawrey Nancy Modrcin by The Koinonia Class Virgil and Mildred Mason by Max and Jeanne Mason Art and Louella Reppert by Martha Reppert Joanne Riggs by Bill Riggs Clyde and Winnie Stilfield by Cathy and Bill Stilfield John F. Truex by The Fulk Family Margaret, Kate and Hugh Triplett by Dan and Patsy Triplett
Easter Lilies A special thank you to those who provided Easter Lilies for our worship today.
In Honor Of . . . Don and Helen Brown by Davis Fulk Scott and Andrew Brant by Martha Reppert Calvin DeSalvo by Lyndell and Roxann Brenton Greg Greason by The Koinonia Class Margaret Hall by Alice Hall LaViolette and Beverly Hall Rude David O. and Loreta Moore by Marcia Duke Lola McNeill by Connie McNeill and Luda Teterina Teresa Posey Miller’s Easter Birthday by The Posey Family Cameron and Caden Webster, Jillian and Lauren Jameson, and Austin Neth by Norman and Marianne Neth Bill Riggs by Connie McNeill and Luda Teterina Bill Riggs by Marcia Duke Eleanor Speaker by The Koinonia Class Second Baptist Church by Connie McNeill and Luda Teterina Second Baptist GA’s and RA’s by Anonymous Our Family by Curt and Gerry Walther
Flower Arrangements in Worship . . .
The Easter lily arrangement on the organ side is given to the glory of God and in remembrance of the Allen C. Pixlee Family from the Pixlee Memorial Fund. The Easter lily arrangement on the piano side is in Celebration of the Risen Christ.
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 Tommy and Michelle Prindle and family in the death of Tommy’s mother, Dee Prindle, on March 29 in Trenton. Christian sympathy is extended to Debra Rouner and Gary Smith and their family in the death of Debra’s nephew, Casey Davis, on March 29. ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Sarah McNally, Joanna Burchett’s granddaughter-in-law; HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Dorothy Head Larry Jones Loreta Moore
GETTING TO KNOW OUR PASTORAL TEAM Leading Worship Today Bob Curtis is a retired American Baptist minister. He and his wife, Sherry, joined Second Baptist in 2005. Amy Duncan has been a member of Second Baptist Church since 1975. She is currently involved in Bible study, the sanctuary and handbell choirs, and the deacon ministry at Second Baptist. She and Greg are the parents of Stewart and Emily. Jason Edwards* is Senior Pastor. He and Christy are parents of Jackson (6), Luke (4), and Norah (15 months). Jason began serving as senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in 2009. Ellen Gregory has been a member at Second since 1994. She is the office manager for CBF Heartland located here in Liberty. Ellen and Larry have two daughters, Lindsey and Emmy. Emmy Gregory is a senior at Liberty North High School. She is involved in cross country, student governments, art, and music. She is an active member of the 2BC Student Ministry and orchestra. Emmy is the daughter of Larry and Ellen Gregory. Samantha Heston is a senior at Liberty North High School. Sam is an active participant here at 2BC, involved in the student ministry, music and missions. Her other activities include orchestra, broadcasting, student council, and taekwondo. Sam is the daughter of Dave and Carrie Heston. Caroline Huffman is the daughter of Jeremy and Jen Huffman. She is a third grader at Franklin Elementary. Mike Lassiter* is Associate Pastor for Missions, Community Care, and “Fun.� He and Debbie have been at Second for 25 years. They have four children and four grandchildren. Connie McNeill* was ordained by Second Baptist Church in 1984. She was a member of Second for 25 years before moving to Atlanta to work for the national offices of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) in 2005. Last fall she returned to Liberty and in January began serving as 2BC Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Equipping. *To learn more about all our pastoral team and staff visit us at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
Church Retreat
May 29-30, 2015 Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Saturday 9:30-11:30 a.m. The retreat is free | Childcare available One of the most exciting programs we will be launching this year is our collective action initiative at the church retreat on May 2930. We are calling this the Dream Initiative. The Dream Initiative kick-off retreat will be unique and exciting, The two-session retreat will be held at the church Friday evening and Saturday morning. The Second Baptist faith community will come together to consider God’s dream for Liberty and the surrounding area. This retreat will involve listening, understanding, collaboration, and consensus building.. We have invited key civic leaders, professionals, and residents who can speak directly to issues and inform us of different critical needs in our immediate region. We will join together in a discernment process where, as a group, we will debate, discuss, uncover, and prioritize down to a single key issue in our community where our pre-allocated $20,000 dream initiative grant and our collective, managed efforts can be invested to make a positive impact.
We hope you’ll plan to join us!
Registration is now open at 2bcliberty.org/dream
Register @2bcliberty.org/dream
AGENDA FRIDAY (May 29) | ENVISION & LEARN | 6:30-8:30 Friday night is about visioning and we will discuss: •
What need or needs in Liberty and the surrounding area could be addressed or strengthened if a faith community or communities became more intentional or focused in those areas?
• How does openly and honestly addressing these questions together put us in touch with the dream of God in this world? • What do churches bring to any community development conversations. SATURDAY (May 30) | DISCERN & DECIDE | 9:30-11:30 Saturday morning will be intentional and specific as we learn about and experience the power of the group decision process for the use of the Catalyst 2.0 Dream Initiative funding. Saturday we will: • Work with a community development decision process. • The next steps the group takes. • What would it look like for Second Baptist to continue to explore ways to be the presence of Christ in Liberty and the surrounding area?
Register @2bcliberty.org/dream
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
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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