Worship Guide 083114

Second Baptist Church

Great

E xpectations

Sermon Series Part 2

8.31.14

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 People do not enter our lives to be coerced or manipulated, but to enrich us by their differences, and to be graciously received in the name of Christ. – Elizabeth Canham What are your most vivid memories of receiving hospitality?

Of offering it?

_________________________________ 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 31, 2014

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering

Julie Williams

Trinity Chime Candlelighting

Aiden Velder

Prelude

“Take My Life”

James and Stan Pethel

Invitation to Worship +Hymn of Praise 7

New Testament Lesson

Allan Aunspaugh “Worthy of Worship” Romans 12:9–21

JUDSON

Judy Boring (8:30) Christy Edwards (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 124, New Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship

“The Lord is My Shepherd” The Sanctuary Choir

+Hymn 656 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”

Prayers of the People Old Testament Lesson

Allen Pote

CHEREPONI

Michele Peck

Genesis 18:1–15 Judy Boring (8:30) Nathan Goodpasture (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 10, Old Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Worship in Music (8:30) John Carter and Mary Kay Beall “Surely He Will Care for Me” Lisa Long, soloist Sermon

Great Expectations, Part 2

+Hymn of Response 473 “Will You Come and Follow Me”

Jason Edwards KELVINGROVE

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

Nick Bartlow (8:30) Harold Phillips (11:00)

“Beside Still Waters” Dan R. Edwards Christie White and Becky Whited, flutes; Heather Lewis, clarinet

+Presentation of Offerings 706 OLD 100TH

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” 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 Family Dedication Gwen::

People:

Jason Edwards Norah Ree Edwards

Will you love this child . . . .and help her come to the day when she can understand the good for herself and follow Jesus Christ as she is called? Will you?

We will.

+Congregational Blessing

Jason Edwards

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

AR HYD Y NOS

Even though we might forget it, still God is love.

Do you think God might regret it? No! God is love!

God is faithful night and daytime, in our work and in our playtime, January, March, and May-time. “Yes! God is love!”

Words © 1996 Jane Parker Huber UBP

Postlude

“Rondo”

John Bull

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All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

All Video UBP CCVI #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington

Piano: Ann Posey (8:30) David Fulk (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Blane Baker

 FAMILY DEDICATION

We welcome the family of Norah Ree Edwards as we celebrate their family dedication.

Parents: Jason and Christy Edwards Big Brothers: Jackson and Luke Guests for Norah Ree’s dedication: Maternal grandparents Ed and Beth Scarborough Paternal grandparents Glen and Jo Edwards

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FLOWERS IN WORSHIP Flowers in worship today are given in honor of Mavis and Rich Groves who were married in Tutt Chapel on September 5, 1964 —fifty years ago this week.

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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 Luke and Tanna Campbell on the birth of their son, Reed Bradley, on August 24.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Dudley Johnson who passed away on August 26. Dudley and his wife are friends of Jeff and Rae Moore and were in the U.S. from their home in Eleuthera for treatment of Dudley’s cancer.

Services will be held in Eleuthera.

HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Karen North Erma Bogart Mark Hilton OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Pam Benton, health Marti Mauzey, health Karen Rogers, surgery recovery John Howell, surgery recovery Ted Bare, Sara Langford’s dad, health

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GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Worship Leaders Today

Allan Aunspaugh began serving as Minister of Music at Second Baptist Church in August 2003. He is a native of Arkansas and a graduate of Arkansas Tech University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his spare time, he enjoys home remodeling, yard work, genealogy, and reading. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff.)

Nick Bartlow has been at Second since 2000. He serves on the Leadership Development Committee and teaches a Young Adult Bible Study with Carrie. He is the Director of Commercialization at Farmland Foods. He and wife Carrie have three children: Wakefield, Ramsey, and Deacon.

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.

Christy Edwards and Jason are the parents to Jackson (5), Luke (3), and eight-month old Norah Ree. Christy serves on the Missions Committee and provides key leadership for our Christmas Store initiative and the new Fair Trade emphasis coming this fall. She is an active member of 2BC community groups and MOPS Nathan Goodpasture and Sandy have been at 2BC since 2013. They are parents to Jude, Theodore and Magnolia Josephine. Nathan and Sandy are active in the Children’s Ministry and Wednesday night Sanctuary.

Michele Peck is a teacher in the Liberty School District. She and Brad are the parents of two daughters, Ally and Hope. Michele has previously served on the Personnel Committ Gwen Phillips is the Children’s Pastor at Second Baptist. She and Harold have been members for 25 years. They have one grown daughter, Rachel. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/ meetourstaff.)

Harold Phillips served as Minister of Education at 2BC from 1987 to 1995. He is the state coordinator for CBF Heartland and a member of the Liberty City Council.

Aiden Velder is a second grader at Northland Christian School. He is the son of Mike and Mandy Velder.

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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