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“Paraclete� May 25, 2014
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 Those in whom the Spirit comes to live are God’s new Temple. They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet. – N.T. Wright, Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense
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COMMUNION at SECOND BAPTIST Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free. This morning we will celebrate communion by intinction. During the service, you will be invited to exit your pew to the right, walk to the front of the sanctuary, take a piece of bread, dip it into the cup, and then return to the left. _________________________________ 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 The Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2014
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Debbie Lassiter
Trinity Chime Candlelighting
Davis Fulk
Prelude
“On Eagle’s Wings” (Hymn 51)
Charles Callahan
Invitation to Worship
Mike Lassiter
+Hymn of Praise 2 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
ITALIAN HYMN
The New Testament Lesson
Acts 17:22–31
Shari Poindexter (8:30) Marti Mauzey (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 105, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 26
“God of Creation, All-Powerful”
Prayers of the People
SLANE
Jason Edwards
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The Gospel Lesson
John 14:15–21
Fred Poindexter (8:30) Becky Dempsey (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 83, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Worship in Music (8:30) Choral Worship
“With Wings as Eagles” The Sanctuary Choir
Sermon
“Paraclete”
David Fulk Benjamin Harlan
Jason Edwards
Communion Passing the Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. At this time you’ll be asked to share signs of God’s peace. Greet each other by saying, “Peace of Christ be with you.” Respond, “And also with you.”
+Hymn of Response 241 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
MANNA
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
Shari Poindexter (8:30) Ron Mullennix (11:00)
“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” Hymn 576
+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
Gail Scott HE IS LORD
+A Time of Greeting Family Dedication Kathryn Grace Velder
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
“Halle, Halle””
John Behuke
(Hymn 433)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Angie Fuller (8:30); Helen Brown (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Craig Dempsey
FAMILY DEDICATION We welcome the family of Kathryn Grace Velder as we celebrate their family dedication. Parents: Mike and Mandy Velder Big Brother: Aiden
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 CELEBRATION Congratulations to Adam and Mandy (Moore) Medlock on the birth of their son, Samuel Allen Medlock, on May 16. Samuel joins big brother Joey. Proud grandparents are Rae and Jeff Moore and great-grandparents Gary and Bev Moore. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Neita and Don Geilker and family in the death of Neita’s aunt, Jessie Payne, on May 16 in Clarksville, AR. Christian sympathy is extended to Kim and John Kern, brother Jackson, and the friends of John Luke Kern, a Second Friends student, who passed away May 15. MENORAH HOSPITAL Charles Martin OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Susan Sams, friend of Lee Ann Zech, health Elizabeth Riley, Marti Mauzey’s mother, health Sara Walton, health/life issues (These are the latest additions to our Second Baptist Church prayer list. To see a full prayer list please go to 2bcliberty.org/prayerlist)
GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Worship Leaders Today
Becky Dempsey is a deacon and choir member, a former children’s Bible study and worship leader. She acts in films, commercials and plays, is a Teaching Artist for Kansas City Young Audiences, and is Assistant Theater Director for Liberty Public Schools. She is involved with the Drama Ministry here at Second. Davis Fulk is a fifth grader at Franklin Elementary. He is the son of David and Carolyn Fulk. Marti Mauzey has been active in the music ministry for many years. She loves being grandma to Xander, Ali and Audrey. Marti and Bill have been married eight years and have two spoiled dogs, Bo and Talley. Ron Mullennix and Kathy have been members of 2BC since 1977. Ron is a partner with in the Liberty law firm of Withers Brant Igoe and Mullennix, PC. Fred and Shari Poindexter joined 2BC in January of 2011. They share their home with Shari’s dad.
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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Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Tyler Tankersley, Associate Pastor | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor Linda Jones, Church Administrator 300 E. Kansas | Liberty, Missouri 64068 816.781.2824 | 2bcliberty.org