Second Baptist Church belong | believe | become July 6, 2014
Woe, Woe, Whoa!
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 A sacrifice to be real must cost, must hurt, and must empty ourselves. Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in his love than in your weakness. – Mother Teresa
_________________________________ 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 July 6, 2014
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Julie Williams
Trinity Chime Candlelighting
Troy Walton
Prelude “Simple Gifts” Invitation to Worship
Carolyn Fulk
+Hymn of Praise 281 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” New Testament Lesson
Romans 7:15–25a
BEECHER
Judy Boring (8:30) Jackson Bush (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 120, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship “There is a Name” Douglas Nolan The Sanctuary Choir, Michelle Cook, flute Prayers of the People +Hymn 697
Steve Smith “This is My Song”
The Gospel Lesson
Matthew 11:16–30
FINLANDIA
Judy Boring (8:30) Jordan Bush (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 9, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ! Worship in Music (8:30)
Harold Phillips, accordion
Woe, Woe, Whoa!
Sermon
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 507 I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” 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/Generosity Moment Offertory
Jerry Cain
“Once to Every Man and Nation”
James Pethel
+Presentation of Offerings ST. ANNE “In Christ, Our Liberty” Stanza 1 We bind ourselves in freedom’s chains; the cross has set us free. God’s anvil forged each link with love, In Christ, our liberty. Words: Wes Forbis © 1990 Van Ness Press, Inc. Genovox UBP
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 258 “In Christ We Live” Stanza 1 In Christ we live in common bonds of friendship, love, and trust. Together we can fully know the cause of Christ is just. The love and faith we share are strong. In Christ we live; in Christ we live!
WIEUCA
Martin and Wisdom © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc. UBP
Postlude
“How Firm a Foundation”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
Alice Jordan
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Milton Horne (8:30), Lizzy Soper (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Steve Smith
Flowers for Worship Flowers in worship today are given by the Howard family in loving memory of our dear brother, James William Howard.
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 is extended to Mark and Linda Davis and family in the death of Mark’s father, Stanley Davis, on July 1. Christian sympathy is extended to Gary and Laura Rodgers and family in the death of Gary’s father, Roy Rodgers, on June 28. (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
Judy Boring has been attending Second since she was Judy Coffman, age five. She loves the people, the fellowship, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. She is married to Dean Boring. Jackson Bush is the son of Steve and Angela Bush. He will be a sophomore at Liberty North High School in the fall. This summer he has already been on the student mission trip, will be going to youth camp, and he is practicing cross country early on weekday mornings. Jordan Bush is the daughter of Steve and Angela Bush. She graduated this past spring with a B.S. in Elementary Education with minors in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. She has begun her masters program and will be a Graduate Assistant at Northwest this fall. Jerry Cain recently returned to Second Baptist following his retirement from Judson University in Elgin, IL. He lives in Kearney with wife, Linda, and enjoys their grandchildren, renewed relationships and new ministry opportunities within the church and the community. Carolyn Fulk has been at 2BC since 1995, She teaches American History at Heritage Middle School and is an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. She reads and knits in her spare time. Steve Smith is a retired hospital chaplain and is active in several disaster groups nationwide. He lives in Liberty with wife, Sandy Foley, and their four miniature Dachshunds and one Yorkie. Troy Walton just completed first grade this year at Lewis and Clark. He is the son of Sara and Eric Walton.
NOTES
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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