Worship Guide 082414

Second Baptist Church

Great

E xpectations

Sermon Series Part 1 8.24.14

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 The irony of commitment is that it’s deeply liberating —in work, in play, in love.

— Anne Morriss The successful person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn’t like to do.

— Thomas Edison Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason, mastery demands all of a person.

— Albert Einstein

_________________________________ 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 August 24, 2014

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering

Ron Whited

Trinity Chime Candlelighting Prelude

Jack Lewis James Pethel, Stan Pethel “Come, Thou Almighty King”

Invitation to Worship Call to Worship

Lydia Bunch

“I Will Give Jubilant Thanks” Sanctuary Choir Men

+Hymn of Praise 346 348

The Gospel Lesson

Michael Barrett

“Majesty” “Shout to the Lord” Luke 6:12–19

MAJESTY SHOUT TO THE LORD

Anna Driskill (8:30) Karri George (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 49, New Testament)

Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship +Hymn 280

Prayers of the People

“Songs of the Wayfayer” Sanctuary Choir Men “Speak, O Lord”

Joseph Martin

SPEAK, O LORD

Gary Armstrong

The New Testament Lesson

Acts 2:29–47

Roger Driskill (8:30) John George (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 91, New Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God! Sermon

“Great Expectations: Part 1”

Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 255 “We Are God’s People”

SYMPHONY

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

Roger Driskill (8:30) Roxann Brenton (11:00)

“Awake, Awake to Love and Work”

Wilbur Held

+Presentation of Offerings 706 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

OLD 100TH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him, above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen +A Time of Greeting Commissioning John and Karri George to New York

Jason Edwards

+Congregational Blessing

Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth “’God is Love,’ the Bible Teaches”

Mike Lassiter

AR HYD Y NOS

“God is Love,” the Bible teaches; Yes! God is love!

People say, and our church preaches, Our God is love.

We, too, sing of love unending, All our voices clearly blending, Now to you the message sending, “Yes! God is love!”

Words © 1996 Jane Parker Huber UBP

Postlude

Aaron David Miller “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”

 All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

Organ: Ann Posey

All Video UBP CCVI #502497070

Piano: Helen Brown

Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington

Media: John Hilton, Blane Baker

 FLOWERS IN WORSHIP Flowers in worship today are given to the glory of God and in gratefulness by Charlie and Loretta Hughes in celebration of their 49th wedding anniversary.

 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.

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PRAYER CONCERNS CELEBRATIONS Israel and Christiana Obieje have arrived safely in Toronto after fleeing Nigeria.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Phyllis and Ken Chatlos and family in the death of Phyllis’ uncle and long-time Second Baptist member, Phil Smith, on August 17.

Christian sympathy is extended to Pat and Lori Bunton and family on the death of Lori’s father, LeRoy Savage, in Oklahoma.

VILLAGE AT JACKSON CREEK REHAB (Independence) Ed Chasteen HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Marti Mauzey, health Karen North, surgery recovery OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Beth Jones Hopkins (Larry & Linda Jones’ daughter), health Bill Moore, D.O and Loreta Moore’s nephew, Oakland, CA, health Rachel Beckett Francis and baby Simon, health

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GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Worship Leaders Today

Gary Armstrong is Associate Dean of the Core Curriculum and Professor of Political Science at William Jewell College. He and his wife, Linda, first came to Second in 1993. They have three children: Michael, Katherine, and Paul.

Roxann Brenton made her profession of faith at 2BC in l962. She and Lyndell raised their children Caitlin and Cameron here and now grandson Calvin DeSalvo is part of the Children’s Ministry. Roxann is retired from the Liberty School District.

Lydia Bunch joined Second in 2002. She works at her alma mater, William Jewell College. At 2BC, she is involved with the children’s, student and music ministries. Lydia is the daughter of Andy and Pam Pratt.

John George and Karri joined Second Baptist in 2011. They have three children: Avery, Amelia, and Archer. John enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking in his free time. He works at Russell Stover Candies.

Karri George is a stay at home mom to Avery, Amelia, and Archer.

She is a member of MOPS and has served as Finance Chair. She also serves in the Children’s Ministry as the Extended Session Coordinator.

Jack Lewis is a first grader at EPiC Elementary. He is the son of Nathan and Heather Lewis.

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 Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor | Linda Jones, Church Administrator Connie McNeill, Interim Spiritual Formation Pastor Ashton Wells and Jordan Groves, Interim Co-Pastors for Student Ministry

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