Second Baptist Church
Moving toward
2.0
God’s dream.
The Dream of God 10.12.14
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
RICHES The trouble with being rich is that since you can solve with your checkbook virtually all of the practical problems that bedevil ordinary people, you are left in your leisure with nothing but the great human problems to contend with: how to be happy, how to love and be loved, how to find meaning and purpose in your life. In desperation the rich are continually tempted to believe that they can solve these problems too with their checkbooks, which is presumably what led Jesus to remark one day that for a rich man to get to Heaven is about as easy as for a Cadillac to get through a revolving door. – Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC
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The Worship of God October 12, 2014
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Marianne Neth
Gathering Trinity Chime
Carleigh MacGee
Candlelighting Prelude
“How Gracious Are Thy Mercies Lord” Jeanette Keyser Cameron Hillman, Melissa Long, trumpets Don Long, trombone Wes Blanton
Invitation to Worship Choral Worship
“Our Hope for Years to Come” The Sanctuary Choir
Mary McDonald
+Hymn of Praise 319 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” The New Testament Lesson Acts 2:17–21
(Pew Bible, page 91, New Testament)
LOBE DEN HERREN
Sue Hasty (8:30) Sabra Boyd (11:00)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 436 Prayers of the People
“Seek Ye First”
LAFFERTY
Debbie Blanton
The Gospel Lesson
Mark 6:5–13 (Pew Bible, page 31, New Testament)
Mike Hasty (8:30) Bryan Boyd (11:00)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
“The Dream of God”
Sermon
Jason Edwards
Catalyst Video +Hymn of Response 493 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
LANGLEY
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
Shari Poindexter (8:30) Becky Whited (11:00)
“Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord” Cameron Hillman, Melissa Long, trumpets
+Presentation of Offerings 672 “All Things are Yours” Stanza 1
Lloyd Larson GERMANY
All things are Yours: we make that true when we return our gifts to you; and so we give, and so we share, in Christ’s strong name expressing care. Words © 1989 Hope Publishing Company, UBP
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 520 “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” Stanza 1
AZMON
The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus’ name to bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s favor to proclaim. Words © 1993 OCP Publications, UBP
+Postlude
“Toccata”
Johann Pachelbel
______________________ All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30); Marianne Neth (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Craig Dempsey
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Prayer Concerns CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Bob and Carol Calder and family in the death of Bob’s mother, Rose Calder, on October 5. Christian sympathy is extended to Rae and Jeff Moore and family in the death of Rae’s father, Hugo Holland, on October 6. KU MED CENTER Teresa Anderson HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Kathy Mullinex ______________________
GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER Worship Leaders Today Debbie Blanton is a graduate of William Jewell College where she met her husband, Wes. Through the years at Second, she has served as a deacon and a member of Committee on Committees. She enjoys spending time with family (especially grandchildren) and traveling. Wes Blanton is the Director of Commercial Banking for Citizens Bank and Trust. He and Debbie have been members of Second since 1988. They have three children and five grandchildren. Over the years Wes has served as Deacon Chair and Chairman of the Church Council. Bryan Boyd and Sabra moved to Liberty in January of 2006 from Arkansas and have been a part of 2BC ever since. He is an architect practicing in Liberty, and he enjoys participating in the many opportunities 2BC offers. Second has become their family away from home. Sabra Boyd is a clinical social worker at Children’s Mercy Hospital. She loves serving with the deacon and women’s ministry teams here at 2BC. Carleigh MacGee is a second grader at Schumacher Elementary. She is the daughter of Taryn and Scott MacGee. Shari and Fred Poindexter joined 2BC in January of 2011. They share their home with Shari’s dad. Becky Whited has been a member of 2BC since 1998. Ron is her dear husband. She is a retired ESL teacher and helps with the ESL classes here at Second. She teaches Fifth Grade Bible study and sings in the adult choir.
Catalyst 2.0 Moving toward God’s dream.
oohhh. . . more moooving!
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cattle-list? i want to be on the list!
Moving toward God’s
dream.
OTHER CATALYST 2.0 Missions Efforts
(aka: What you didn’t hear in today’s video!) As we deepen our commitment to vulnerable and marginalized people around the world, we have and will continue to engage in strategic partnerships to help us build relationships and solidify our commitment. Already we have seen incredible things happen in the United States and the world. These relationships have continued to open doors and even led to other types of collaboration we couldn’t have imagined but for God’s dream. For example, because of our relationship with Byron and Toni Buffalo in Bridger, South Dakota, we now call many people of the United Christian Church (UCC) and Episcopal Church our friends and co-laborers for Christ because we know and share a common understanding about God’s Dream for, in, and through the Lakota people. Also, this past year we have engaged in a new area of the world with the people of Thailand, India, and Myanmar. And because of continued engagement in Nepal with teacher training, additional opportunities have developed in South Dakota and Haiti. When God’s dream expands through cooperation, fellowship and enthusiasm follows.
We have so much to share about how God is working with us and through us as we serve in the Kingdom of God. Watch your email or Facebook page, or go online and to view the additional Catalyst Missions Overview video today. Members share their experiences over the last twenty four months and you’ll hear stories of how God’s dream is coming true in all corners of our world.
2bcliberty.org/catalyst and follow the video link or go directly to our VIMEO channel at
https://vimeo.com/2bcliberty/videos ____________________
Second Baptist Church
Moving
all this dreamin’ makes me hungry.
2.0
toward God’s dream.
Catalyst 2.0 Emphasis Calendar October 5 | World Communion
The Generosity of God John 3:16 | Romans 5:6–8
October 12
The Dream of God Matthew 6:5–13 | Acts 2:17
October 19 | Communion
The Mathematics of God John 6:1–14 | 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
October 26 | Commitment Sunday
The Faith of God Romans 3: 1–8; 21–26 | Matthew 28:16–20
who do i see about a cowbell solo?
Join us and learn more at
2bcliberty.org/catalyst
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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