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Your entire family is welcome here! Children’s worship bags filled with books and activities are available at the Sanctuary entrances. If you’d like an alternative for your children, childcare for birth through Pre-K is available on Level 2 at any point in the service. Our Welcome Center is also available for those with restless infants, and you can view the service on a monitor there.
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Take a moment to prepare
your heart for worship…
The great people of the earth today are the people who pray! I do not mean those who talk about prayer; nor those who say they believe in prayer; nor those who explain prayer; but I mean those who actually take the time to pray. They have not time. It must be taken from something else. That something else is important, very important and pressing, but still, less important and pressing than prayer.
— S. D. Gordon
Quiet Talks on Prayer
Third Sunday of Pentecost The Worship of God
May 29, 2015 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Gathering Music Debbie Lassiter Invitation to Worship David Fulk Candlelighting Abigail Hilke Prelude “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” Frank Hussey
Call to Worship “Come Before His Presence with Singing” John Purifoy +Hymn of Praise 310 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” HYMN TO JOY The New Testament Lesson Ephesians 3:14-21 Brandon Greason ( 8:30)
Greg Greason(11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 149, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Practicing the Presence of God An invitation to silent prayer +Hymn 389 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” CHILDREN PRAYING Prayers of the People Mike Lassiter Worship in Music (8:30) The Gospel Lesson Mark 1:35-37 Jessica Greason (8:30) Linda Greason (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 27, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.
People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Sermon Dr. Hulitt Gloer
+Hymn of Response 409 “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” CONVERSE
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 Brandon Greason (8:30)
Gary Smith (11:00)
Offertory “Invocation to the Holy Spirit”” Larry Wolz +Presentation of Offerings 600 “O How He Loves You and Me” PATRICIA
O how He loves you and me, O how He loves you and me, He gave His life, what more could He give? O how He loves you, O how He loves me, O how He loves you and me. Words and Music © 1975 Word Music, LLC.
+A Time of Greeting Mike Lassiter
Commissioning of Colombia Team Alyssa Aunspaugh Mary Gilliland Sanford Beckett Kenny Williams Roxann Brenton Becky Whited Loulla Efstathiou Kent Yohe David Fuller Karin Yohe Angie Fuller Megan Yohe (already in country) Naomi Fuller Tracy Zahnd Adam Fuller Luke Zahnd
Commissioning of High School South Dakota Team Abby Bland Rachel Hon Shae Crane Micah McGlaughlin Ellen Gregory Abigail Morrow Larry Gregory Charlotte Morrow Tyler Heston Laura Oberkrom Lilly Holt Charles Smith
Commissioning Those Spending the Month in South Dakota Jordan Groves Emmy Gregory Elliott Yoakum
+The Sending Forth 481 “Go To The World” SINE NOMINE Stanza 4
Go to the world! Go as the ones I send, for I am with you till the age shall end, When all the hosts of glory cry 'Amen!'. Alleluia. Alleluia. Words © 1991 by GIA Publications, Inc.
Postlude “Trumpet Tune” Alice Jordan
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Worship Leader: David Fulk Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Ann Posey (8:30) Leslie Bunch (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington, Alex Trischler Media: John Hilton, Isaac Langford
WELCOME, DR. HULITT GLOER Dr. W. Hulitt Gloer is professor of Preaching and Christian Scripture Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, and he and his wife, Sheila, are former members of 2BC. A 1972 Baylor graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Greek and Religion, Gloer received a Master of Divinity degree cum laude from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary as well as the seminary's Michael Wilson Keith Prize in Homiletics, and earned his doctorate in New Testament Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also has studied at Hebrew-Union College in Cincinnati and completed post-graduate work at Eberhard-Karls University in Tubingen, Germa-ny, and Cambridge University in England. Before joining First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, as pastor in 1997, Gloer served as a profes-sor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo., and in several other teach-ing positions. He also has served as pastor, interim pastor and youth minister in congregations throughout the country. Dr. Gloer is a noted editor, author, and teacher, with many books and articles to his credit. His honors include Who's Who in Religion, Who's Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology, Out-standing Young Men in America, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, and Per-sonalities of the South. Gloer and his wife, Sheila, a senior lecturer in the Baylor School of Edu-cation have two sons: Jeremy, a case worker for homeless veterans, and Joshua, a film produc-tion coordinator in Kansas City, MO.
VALLEY MANOR-EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Betty Jewell, rehab
HOME FROM LONG TERM CARE
Jim Stayton, under hospice
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL
Jeff Moore
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS
The family of Hsark Pu Htoo, a Karen
from Burma who drowned while
fishing in the Blue River Friday, May
13. He was faithful in attendance at
the Karen Grace Baptist Church. His
mother, a non-Christian, is devastated.
Please keep his family and the Karen
Church in prayers.
Debbie Lane, health
Travel safeties for Wes and Debbie
Blanton, traveling overseas 5/28 - 6/11
to see family.
Ellie Cunningham, 11 years old, stage 4
cancer.
Bob James, recuperating from
gallbladder surgery .
Sam Buhlig, home from the hospital
following emergency appendectomy.
Karen North, cancer.
Mason Barnard, 3rd grader at EPIC;
diagnosed with cancer; father Matt
Barnard teaches at Liberty North.
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY
David Fulk joined 2BC in 1985 while a student at William Jewell. He is director of philanthropic giving at KCUR 89.3. David and his wife, Carolyn, have a son, Davis. Abigail Hilke is a fifth grader at Warren Hills and is the daughter of Jill and Pat Hilke. Brandon Greason has been attending Second since returning to Liberty in 2000 to attend William Jewell College. He is employed with the North Kansas City School District. Greg Greason is adjusting to a new lifestyle having a newly retired wife with lots of ideas that involve carpentry, landscaping, and assorted other DIY projects! The majority of his day is spent in service to children of the North Kansas City School district where he is a bus driver. In addition, he tries very hard to keep up with grandsons - Tate and Hayes. Jessica Greason married Brandon in 2007 and has been active at Second Baptist since their marriage. They are parents of four-year old Tate and 22-month old Hayes. Linda Greason recently retired after a 36 year career in public education, Linda is now enjoying a bit of free time for hobbies such as cross stitching and gardening. A couple of part time positions use part of her time as she supervises student teachers and is the Executive Assistant for the Future Leadership Foundation. However, the highlight of her retirement comes on Wednesdays when she is babysitting Tate and Hayes Greason - grandsons extraordinaire! Gary Smith joined Second in 1995. He and Debra have three children: Amanda, Matthew and Emily. He has worked in the telecommunications industry for 25 years. He previously taught Middle School Sunday School and was a part of the 2BC radio ministry for 11 years
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JASON
Shifting gears
When I was 15 years old, my dad taught me how to drive a “stick shift.”
This involves more than moving the stick to the 1, 2, 3, or 4 position
when you want the vehicle to go faster. Dad took me to the park and
showed me how to drive the hills, which requires down shifting. He
showed me how to keep the engine from stalling out while stopped on
an incline. And, of course, he helped me learn how to discern the best
moment to shift into a new gear while accelerating down the highway.
Shifting upward or downward at just the right moment in a given situation involves
paying attention to the engine’s RPM’s. Sometimes there’s a gauge that shows you when
they’re too low or too high. In time though, the gauge is in you. You can hear or even
feel when a gear shift is needed.
Many of us begin to sense this need in ourselves (in our souls) this time of year as the
busyness of May gives way to possibilities of rest, vacation and adventure in June.
Underneath it all our soul is crying out for nurture. My prayer is that your soul finds that
this summer as you knowingly shift into a lower gear. My hope is that we will be able to
find some of this together as we learn about colorful stories in worship, gather together
for small group Bible studies, serve together through mission trips and special projects,
and catch up on Tuesdays during our Me2 lunches.
Will you look through these pages and identify ways you might renew your soul through
time spent with God and others in the days ahead?
May we find and embrace the nurture of God together…
Jason Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor
JUNE 2016 MONTHLY
WHOM DO I ASK NOW THAT LINDA
JONES HAS RETIRED?
We have been busy preparing the church office and
managing the responsibilities that need to be attended
to with the retirement of Linda Jones. Our transitional
plan includes the following:
1) Carol Weirich will temporarily cover part of our
finances involving bill payment. She has had a long
career in banking and well suited for this position. We
anticipate hiring someone to fill a newly created part-
time position that will include both financial
responsibilities as well as providing assistance for the
pastoral staff to implement ministries and programs.
2). Maggie Henderson is transitioning into a clearly
defined role of congregational support. If you need
assistance regarding a ministry at or on behalf of
Second Baptist, Maggie is the person you want to talk
with.
3) Connie McNeill will provide assistance with any
administrative questions or questions you don't know
where to go for answers. This could include, but is
not limited to, questions pertaining to your gifts,
donations or even payroll.
4) Nicole Swanson and Ellen Gregory will continue to
provide communication and HUB support,
respectively.
So...whom do you ask? Any staff member will do their
very best to get you the answer or to the person who
can best help. We appreciate your patience during this
time of transition and know that with the careful
attention of these people, the good work of our
church should continue with little to no disruption
noticed by our church community.
—Personnel Committee
CHURCHWIDE
On this Memorial Day weekend we remember those
we’ve loved that we’ve lost. Our Second Baptist
Memorial Garden is one sacred space here at church
where we can go to remember. The ashes of some of
our loved ones rest there. These, who are listed on
plaques in our garden, are:
Fred LeRoy Allen
James Oliver Beasley
Marjorie H. Carr
Jay Bradley Chance
Kris Patrick Cohoon
Eleanor B. Cuthbertson
Michael Edward Gilliland
Dr. George Howard Hays
Helen Mathis Hays
Janie Katheryne House
Lena L. Lemons
Rev. L. Carol Lemons
Virginia D. Link
Dr. William C. Link, Jr.
Nelson Page
Zena Page
Margaret H. Prather
Richmond Ray Slater
Gloria Ann Townsend
Everett Truex
Shirley Vandover
Nancy Carolyn Windham
Rev. Max Dale Windham
May the peace of Christ be always with them.
Linda Jones’s
Retirement Celebration Sunday, June 12 | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room
Mark your calendars and plan to gather with us
to celebrate Linda Jones’s service to 2BC and
send her into retirement with our thanks!
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Total receipts from Catalyst giving:
May 15 Plate offering: $11,088.90
May 22 Plate offering: $9,289.00
May Direct Debit Offering: $8194.00
TWO SPECIAL CONCERT EVENTS AT SECOND BAPTIST!
Enjoy pieces by Torelli, Telemann, and Bach, hymn arrangements,
and show stoppers from Irvin Berlin and Andrew Lloyd Weber!
This 41-voice choir is on tour from FBC Gainesville, GA!
CHURCHWIDE
SUMMER YOGA IS BACK!
Tuesdays in June and July (except July 12) | 10-11 a.m. |
Assembly Room | $5 donation per class | Childcare availa-
ble | This is a beginner’s yoga class, appropriate for
those who have not done yoga before. It will be a
time for self-care and stillness, to breathe and move
our bodies intentionally, and to practice the presence
of God.
There is a suggested donation of $5 per class. We
will have childcare for ages birth through
pre-K. Wear comfortable clothes, and if possible,
bring a yoga mat.
Contact Maggie Henderson to sign up at 816-781-2824
JOIN THE SECOND SUMMER SYMPHONY!
Second Summer Symphony will begin playing for
worship on June 5. All instrumentalists who are en-
tering 9th grade through adults are invited to bring
their instruments and join us in making a joyful noise
each Sunday throughout the summer. We meet at
8:44 a.m. on Sunday mornings to prepare for that
day's worship. Contact Ann Posey for more information
1 CORINTHIANS STUDY WITH
JERRY CAIN
Fridays, June 10-Aug. 5 (except July 8) | 10-11 a.m. |
Social Room | Jerry Cain will lead “An Expository
Study of First Corinthians” for anyone interested in
sharing some study and fellowship!
ME2 LUNCHES WITH 2BC STAFF
Tuesdays | noon | various restaurants | Join our pastoral
and support staff as they host lunches at various res-
taurants around the Liberty/KC area. Think of these
lunches as a chance to get to know the 2BC staff bet-
ter, to meet other people from the 2BC congregation,
and to enjoy some great food! Here’s the schedule for
June/July:
SENIOR ADULT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT
Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. | Local restaurants | Senior
adults and friends are invited to gather to enjoy local
restaurants and each others' company! If possible, RSVP
to the church office at 816-781-2824 by Tuesday noon
each week. Anyone wanting/needing a ride or more infor-
mation, contact Carroll Makemson at 816-781-1160 or
June 7 Luigi’s Jason Edwards/
Ann Posey
June 14 Chappell’s Charles Smith/
Nicole Swanson
June 21 TBA
June 28 Huey’s Connie McNeill/
Maggie Henderson
July 5 Arthur Bryant’s Jason Edwards
July 12 La Costa Mike Lassiter
July 19 La Tienda Chiquita Gwen Phillips
July 26 Jerusalem Café
(Westport)
Connie McNeill/
Ellen Gregory
WHETHER YOU’RE A TINY BIT CURIOUS OR ALREADY SIGNED UP, YOU
ARE INVITED TO THE TEAM WORLD VISION LAUNCH PARTY! The Team World Vision launch party will be after 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 5. This luncheon is for any-
one who still wants to sign up to walk or run the half or full marathon on Oct. 15, people who have already
signed up, or anyone who wants to support TWV participants. We will have a soup and salad lunch and provide
information about:
how to sign up if you haven’t already
how to join the Saturday morning Northland group training run at Pleasant Valley Baptist
training tips
fundraising tips Sign up at teamworldvision.org/kansascity! Questions? Concerns? Fears to overcome? Chat with Team Leader Michelle
Prindle: 816-804-6464 or [email protected]
WOMEN ON MISSION
June 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Assembly Room | Women with an interest in missions can join our monthly meeting.
9:30 a.m. Eleanor Speaker, Morocco Trip
10:30 a.m. Refreshments
11:00 a.m. Speaker: Paulo Barros
Mission Action Project: Bring school supplies for Children's Home (Please NO crayons or pens)
SOCCER AND FELLOWSHIP
It was a great time of fellowship with
the Karen Soccer team from Grace
Baptist Church Sunday night May 22 at
Happy Rock Park. About 50 Second
Baptist and Grace Baptist supporters
were treated to a semi-watchable soc-
cer match, but the highlight was the
fellowship and good competitive
fun. There were high fives and thank-
yous after the game and time for group
picture. (Grace Baptist wore the blue
jerseys.) We all agreed we would like
to do this again.
—Associate Pastor Mike Lassiter
MISSIONS
SATURDAYS 9A—NOON 2BC ANNEX (20 N. LEONARD)
A THANK YOU FROM GWEN PHILLIPS
“With many hands, the load is not heavy” …words
could not be more true! Our very first day at the
Fair Trade was a great morning, and it could not
have taken place without so many volunteers and
helping hands. Let me attempt to list all the people
who have worked so hard so far:
Ken Personett and his son, Kenny
Charlie Hughes
Luda Teterina
Connie McNeill
Mike Lassiter
Charles Smith
Suzie Goertz
Cindy Noel
Boys in Action with John George and
Terry Chapman
Middle Schoolers with Erin and Mark Hilton
Harold Phillips
Loulla Efstathiou
2BC missions committee
Children painting their hand prints for the
wall hanging
David Johnson
Nicole Swanson
Hugs to each of these and great thanks to all of you
who are praying for this new ministry. Come see
us on Saturdays from 9:00 – noon!
STUDENTS
MOUNTAIN CAMP REGISTRATION
EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 12
July 16-22 | Winter Park Resort, Colorado | Rising 9th -
Graduated 12th | $100 deposit due at registration
Find all the details at 2bcliberty.org/students! Contact
Charles Smith at [email protected] or
816-781-2824 ext. 314 for information.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH DAKOTA TRIP
June 27-30 | This will be an opportunity for middle
school students to experience South Dakota and
begin to build relationships that will continue
throughout their high school careers and beyond.
Projects will include construction, gardening, and
cleaning. We're also hoping to partner with the
nearby school on any projects they may need as they
prepare for the new school year in the fall.
Relationship-building with the community, and espe-
cially the children, will also be an important part of
the experience.
Register (and pay the $100 cost online) at
2bcliberty.org/students. Contact Charles Smith
([email protected]) with questions!
THANK YOU NOTES
To the members of Second Baptist Church,
I cannot begin to thank you enough for everything
you have done this year for the staff and students of
Schumacher Elementary. We all have been touched
by your generosity. You have taken in our school
and shown our students so much love, compassion
and kindness. We are so fortunate to have so many
Youth Mentors from Second Baptist, our students
just crave the attention and guidance these wonder-
ful friends give. Thank you for the delicious staff
breakfast you provided during Education apprecia-
tion Week. Thank you for all the treats for
Secretary’s Day, flowers, gift card and dessert. You
all are the BEST and we are so GRATEFUL for all
you do!
Sincerely,
Cathy Mitchell
Secretary, Lillian Schumacher Elementary
We are working hard to turn this plot of land known as
Second Baptist Church into an exciting cave exploring ad-
venture for children all over the greater Liberty area! Save
the dates and plan to invite a friend and join us.
There is a CAVE QUEST VOLUNTEER form online that
you can fill out to help us find just the right spot for you!
REGISTER TO ATTEND OR VOLUNTEER AT 2BCLIBERTY.ORG/VBS!
DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR VBS
We have many snacks and activities to prepare for CaveQuest
VBS! Please check the lists on the pillar in the Welcome Center to see if
there is something you would be willing to purchase. Donations are needed
by June 12.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 11-15
Jesus gives us
hope Courage
direction love
and His power
PERSONNEL NOTES
INTERIM MUSIC PERSONNEL
During the interim period before we call a new
Minister of Music, David Fulk will act as our Interim
Worship Leader and Don Brown will act as our
Interim Choir Director.
JOB OPENING FOR MINISTRY ASSISTANT
FOR OFFICE SUPPORT
As part of our plan to distribute the responsibilities
of the Church Administrator position, we will be
hiring a Ministry Assistant for Office Support.
It is a part-time position, working 8:30a-4:30p Mon-
day-Wednesday.
Here are a few of the skills required:
Experience and accuracy working with financial
responsibilities including: accounts payable, rec-
onciliations, financial reporting, and payroll.
Management skills to effectively administer the
internal needs of an office supporting six pastoral
staff.
Pleasant, customer service-oriented demeanor.
Some of the tasks this role will perform:
Works with our bookkeeping service provider in
doing accounts payable, reconciliations, financial
reports, and pay roll.
Manages internal needs of the church office to
insure that pastoral staff receives office support.
Evaluates safety and security issues and imple-
ment change with the Associate Pastor of
Administration and Discipleship.
Coordinate the church’s insurance needs with
the APA&D.
Maintain records of absentee time granted to
personnel with the APA&D.
Conduct background checks for all persons who
have potential contact with children and youth.
Coordinate scheduling for use of facilities, equip-
ment, church vehicles and approved driver infor-
mation.
For the complete job description, visit 2bcliberty.org/jobs.
All interested persons should send a resume and cover
letter by June 15 to: Connie McNeill, 300 E. Kansas,
Liberty MO 64068 or [email protected].
STEPHEN MINISTRY
SUMMER COULD BE TIME FOR A
STEPHEN MINISTER
We like to think of summer as being a relaxing, en-
joyable time. But hurts, struggles, crises, and prob-
lems don’t take a vacation. Many times our difficul-
ties seem even worse during the summer because
everyone else seems to be enjoying life while you are
feeling down.
If you are experiencing a difficult time—emotionally,
spiritually, or relationally—you don’t have to suffer
alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers,
ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray
with and for you, and provide one-to-one Christian
care to help you through whatever it is that you are
facing. Men are matched with male Stephen Minis-
ters, and women are matched with female Stephen
Ministers. It’s free. It’s confidential. And it will make
a difference in your life!
To find out more about Stephen Ministry for you or
someone you know, talk with one of our Stephen
Ministry Leaders. Visit 2bcliberty.org/stephenministry
or contact Mike Lassiter at (816) 781-2824 or Carol
Kingery at (816) 916-8407.
WHO DELIVERS NEARLY 340 MEALS EACH WEEK?
Liberty Meals on Wheels, and they need some more help!
It only takes an hour for one volunteer to deliver up to six meals to local senior citizens in Liberty. Can you
spare just one hour, one day a work week over the lunch hour?
For more than 40 years, Liberty Meals on Wheels has been delivering meals to home bound individuals within
our community. The non-profit organization needs volunteers who can deliver just one day a week. The meals
are picked up at the Clay County Election Board office parking lot. Volunteers are assigned a route that takes
approximately 30-45 minutes to deliver.
If you are interested in delivering meals, contact the Meals on Wheels office at 816.439.4398. This could be a
great project for a Sunday School Class or community group.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SAVE THE DATE
COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER DRIVE Tuesday, June 7 | 3-7 p.m. | Social Room
Sign up in the Welcome Center today,or schedule your appointment online at savealifenow.org (enter sponsor code: secondbaptist).
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