Second Baptist Church belong | believe | become June 29, 2014
Blessed be . . .
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 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” 20 And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:16–21). 16
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The Worship of God June 29, 2014
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Marianne Neth
Trinity Chime Candlelighting
Lydia Cole
Prelude “The God of Abraham Praise” Hymn 45 Brass Ensemble
Michael Cox
Invitation to Worship
Susan Miller
+Hymn of Praise 19 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” The Gospel Lesson
Matthew 5:1–12
FOREST GREEN
Anna Driskill (8:30) Kristin Wooldridge (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 3, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Practicing the Presence of God Message Choral Worship +Hymn 242
written by Ann Weems “You—Sitting in the Pew Next to Me” “We’ll All Sing Hallelujah” The Sanctuary Choir
arr. Harlan
“Come, Teach Us, Spirit of Our God” MORNING SONG
Prayers of the People
Tyler Tankersley
Message Brown-Taylor/ad. Miller “The Practice of Encouraging Others”
The Gospel Lesson
Matthew 5:13–16
Roger Driskill (8:30) Connie McNeill (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 3, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Worship in Music (8:30) Message “Proclaim”
written by Abby Bland
+Hymn of Response “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”
NETTLETON
Blessed are the poor in spirit; all God’s realm is surely theirs. Those in mourning will find comfort as an answer to their prayers. Meek ones whom this world despises will inherit everything. God, your kingdom still surprises; may we seek the reign you bring. Blessed, too, are those who hunger and who thirst for what is right. They will not be prone to wander, for your will is their delight. Those who show God’s care and mercy will receive that mercy too. God, in Christ you show us clearly of the joy we have in you. Those who share the peace God gives them will find blessings as God’s own. Those oppressed for faithful living will call heaven’s kingdom Home. When the world’s ways seem distressing and we feel life’s painful sting, God, remind us of the blessings of the wondrous life you bring. Text: Copyright © 2009 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. UBP
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
Roger Driskill (8:30) Gary Smith (11:00)
Offertory “Come, Creator, Spirit”
Wilbur Held
+Presentation of Offerings 236 ADORO TE DEVOTE “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me” Stanza 4 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; help me now Thy power to see, I would be like Thee; ‘gainst all weapons hell can wield, be Thou my strength and shield; let Thy word my weapon be, Lord, Thine the victory. +A Time of Greeting
Allan Aunspaugh
+Congregational Blessing
Allan Aunspaugh
+The Sending Forth 241 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” Refrain
MANNA
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove, stay right here with us filling us with Your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived, when we shall leave this place. ©1962. Renewed 1990 by Manna Music. UBP
Postlude
“We Know That Christ is Risen”
David Cherwien
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Milton Horne (8:30); Julie Williams (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Steve Smith Drama Team: Abby Bland, Becky Dempsey, Bob Dusin, Jill McRorey, Susan Miller, Gary Smith, Tyler Tankersley,
Flowers for Worship Flowers in worship today are given in celebration of the 55th wedding anniversary of Don and Clara Howerton by their children and grandchildren.
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 CELEBRATIONS Congratulations to Nick and Carrie Bartlow on the arrival of their son, Deacon Alexander, on June 24. He joins big brother Wakefield and big sister Ramsey. Congratulations to Nathan and Sandy Goodpasture on the arrival of their daughter, Magnolia Josephine, on June 25. She joins big brothers Jude and Theodore. HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Riley Lassiter (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
Allan Aunspaugh has served as Minister of Music since 2003. He is a native of Arkansas. Allan and Anne have three grown children: Rachel, Emily and Alyssa. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff.) Lydia Cole completed third grade at Northland Christian School. She is the daughter of Richard Cole and the granddaughter of Rick and Cathy Cole. Connie McNeill was ordained by Second in 1984. She was a member of Second for 25 years before moving to Atlanta to work for national CBF. Last fall she returned to Liberty to work at Wentworth Military Academy and College. Gary Smith joined Second in 1995. He and Debra have three children: Amanda, Matthew and Emil. He has worked in the telecommunications industry for 25 years. He teaches Middle School Sunday School and was a part of the 2BC radio ministry for 11 years. Kristin Wooldridge is the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) coordinator. She and her family have been attending Second for almost four years. 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 student at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Tyler Tankersley has been at Second Baptist since November 2009. Tyler is the Associate Pastor of Students and Spiritual Formation, He and Jess are the proud parents of Henry (23 month old) and a beagle named Walter. Jess and Tyler are expecting an addition to their family in September. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/ meetourstaff.)
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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