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LIVING THE QUESTIONS 1.) DO WE HAVE A CHOICE? September 14, 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. ________________________ Meditations There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and those to whom God says, in the end, “Thy will be done.” All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no Hell. No soul that seriously and constantly desires joy will ever miss it. Those who seek find. Those who knock it is opened. – C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce According to most philosophers, God in making the world enslaved it. According to Christianity, in making it, God set it free. God had written, not so much a poem, but rather a play; a play God had planned as perfect, but which had necessarily been left to human actors and stage-managers, who had since made a great mess of it. – G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy We gallop through our lives like circus performers balancing on two speeding side-by-side horses--one foot is on the horse called “fate,” the other on the horse called “free will.” And the question you have to ask every day is--which horse is which? Which horse do I need to stop worrying about because it’s not under my control, and which do I need to steer with concentrated effort?” – Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love _________________________________ 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 September 14, 2014
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Carole Tanner
Trinity Chime Candlelighting Prelude
Caroline Huffman
“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
Invitation to Worship +Hymn of Praise 52 The Psalm
Ian Coleman Jason Edwards
“O Worship the King” Psalm 103:1–13
LYONS
Emma Davis (8:30) Mandy Velder (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 430, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 43 Prayers of the People
“Grace Alone”
Worship in Music (8:30) Choral Worship
GRACE ALONE
Linda Cain “Eternal Life” Allan Aunspaugh
Olive Dungan
“Be Not Afraid” The Sanctuary Choir
The Old Testament Lesson Genesis 50:15–21
Craig Courtney Anna Davis (8:30) Mike Velder (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 37, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
“Do We Have A Choice?”
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 55 “Give to the Winds Your Fears”
FESTAL SONG
Sermon
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
David Fuller (8:30) Ron Mullennix (11:00)
“O My Soul, Bless God Our Maker”
Al Travis
+Presentation of Offerings 495 “Step by Step”
STEP BY STEP
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You. O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You. I will seek You in the morning and I will learn to walk in Your ways; and step by step You’ll lead me, and I will follow you all of my days. ©1991 BMG Songs, Inc./Kid Brothers of St. Frank Publishing. UBP
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+Hymn 43
“Grace Alone” Refrain
GRACE ALONE
Grace alone which God supplies, strength unknown He will provide. Christ in us, our Cornerstone; we will go forth in grace alone. ©1998 Marantha! Music/ASCAP (Music Services) UBP
+Postlude
“Immortal, Invisible”
Jack Jones
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Jacque Stouffer (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Mitchell Yoakum
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 Tim and Kelsey Adams on the birth of their daughter, Cambre Sloan, on September 10. She joins big sister Wynndal. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Dean Searcy and family in the death of his brother Paul. HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Karen North HOME FROM REHAB Ed Chasteen OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Randy Jeffries, surgery recovery Carlyle Raine, health
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.) Linda Cain and Jerry returned to Second Baptist in 2013 following Jerry’s retirement from Judson University in Elgin, IL. They live in Kearney, enjoying their grandchildren, renewed relationships and new ministry opportunities within our church and the community. Anna Davis is a senior at Liberty High School. She is active in theatre, choir and debate. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, running and spending time with family and friends. Emma Davis is a sophomore at Liberty High School. She is active in schools plays and musicals. She enjoys playing the guitar and sings in both the school and church choir. She loves to read and hang out with friends. Her sister is Anna and parents are Chuck and Bev Davis David Fuller joined Second after graduating from William Jewell College. He is a deacon serving on the Ordinance Team. David is an Operations Research Analyst for the Department of the Army at Ft. Leavenworth. He and Angie have nine-year old twins, Adam and Naomi. Jason Edwards is Senior Pastor. He and Christy are parents of Jackson (5), Luke (3) and Norah (8 months). Jason was called to Second Baptist Church in 2009. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff.) Caroline Huffman is a third grader at Franklin Elementary. She is the daughter of Jen and Jeremy Huffman. Ron Mullennix and Kathy have been members of 2BC since 1977. Ron is a partner with the Liberty law firm of withers Brant Igoe and Mullennix, PC. Mike and Mandy Velder joined 2BC in January of 2013. They are proud parents to Aiden, a second grader at Northland Christian, and Kathryn Grace, who just celebrated her first birthday.
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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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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