Second Baptist Church

Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2014

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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.

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.

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Meditations

We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us even in our soundest sleep.

– Henry David Thoreau, Walden

Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don’t give up.

– Anne Lamott

The Worship of GodThe Second Sunday of Advent

December 7, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Amy Duncan

Trinity Chime

Prelude “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” arr. MocklebustStudent Handbell Choir, Christie White, director

Invitation to Worship Greg Duncan

+Processional Hymn of Advent 83 HYFRYDOL

“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

(Children are invited to join the worship leaders in the processional)

Lighting the Advent Candle of Peace Jason Edwards and ChildrenElla Robinson, candlelighter

Litany

Leader: Prepare the way of the Lord.

People: We light this candle in peace,

Leader: the peace that Jesus, our Savior, gives to the world.

People: Prepare, then, the way of the Lord.

Congregational Response FESTAL SONG

“O Splendid Dayspring, Come”

Words © 2014 Allan Aunspaugh

& bbbb 44 œO

œ œ œ œSplen did Day spring,

. œcome shine

œ œ œ œ œlight up on our

.day.- - -

& bbbb œIn

œ œ œ œ œdark ness we have

œ œ œ œmissed the path, bring

œ œ œ œ œbright ness to our

. Œway.- -

O Antiphons 2014

Words © 2014 Allan Aunspaugh

& bbbb 44 œO

œ œ œ œSplen did Day spring,

. œcome shine

œ œ œ œ œlight up on our

.day.- - -

& bbbb œIn

œ œ œ œ œdark ness we have

œ œ œ œmissed the path, bring

œ œ œ œ œbright ness to our

. Œway.- -

O Antiphons 2014

Words © 2014 Allan Aunspaugh

Worship in Song “Bethlehem City” Nan GrathamMusic Time Choir

“All is Calm” Barry BrahmanMusic Makers and Young Musicians Choirs

The Gospel Lesson Luke 1: 76–79 Teresa Anderson (8:30) Anne Aunspaugh (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 44, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Practicing the Presence of God

+Hymn 88 “Blest Be the God of Israel” MERLE’S TUNE

Prayers of the People Tyler Tankersley

Worship in Music (8:30) Milton Horne “Morgen Kommt der Weinachtsmann” W.A.Mozart

Choral Worship “Advent Canticle” arr. Mark ShepperdThe Sanctuary Choir

Soloists: Amy Duncan, Lisa Long, Audra Simcoe, Ed Gilliland;Michelle Cook, flute; Teresa Miller, oboe

The Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 58:1–11 David Fuller (8:30) Angela Bush (11:00)

(Pew Bible page 533, Old Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon “O Come, Our Dayspring” Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 90 “People, Look East” BESANCON

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 Linda Jones Offertory “Promised One” Dan R. Edwards

Michelle Cook, flute; Teresa Miller, oboe;Aaron Long, Jake Stouffer, percussion

+Presentation of Offerings TRURO

“Lift Up Your Heads”

Fling wide the portals of your heart;make it a temple, set apartfrom earthly use for heav’n’s employ,adorned with prayer, and love, and joy.

+A Time of Greeting Jason Edwards

+Congregational Blessing Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth 95 BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN

“Prepare the Royal Highway”Stanza 2

We wait our Savior’s coming, our own eternal King!Long promised by the prophets, let heaven with praises ring.Our hope is ever growing, God’s peace to all bestowing.Hosanna to the Lord, for He fulfills God’s word!English trans. © 2005 The First Baptist Church, Henderson, North Carolina, UBP

+Postlude “Wake, Wake for Night is Flying” Robert Lind

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All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 All Video UBP #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30) Marianne Neth (11:00)Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Bob Dusin

FLOWERS IN WORSHIP

The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God and for the second Sunday of Advent:

In Honor of:Eleanor Speaker by The Koinonia ClassGreg Greason by The Koinonia Class

David and Loreta Moore by Marcia DukeBill Riggs by Marcia Duke

Ron Whited by Becky WhitedScott and Andrew Brant by Martha Reppert

My family by Ardis Driskill

In Memory of:Doris Howell by John HowellWalt Koppala by Lisa Koppala

Dr. and Mrs. Clayborn Landers by Judy LandersMom and Dad Meyer by Dick and Sue Wright

Dewey, Helen and Joe Hughes by Charlie and Loretta HughesDudley and Mary Riggs by Bill Riggs

Joanne H. Riggs by Bill Riggs

The Window Arrangements are given to the Glory of God and will be in the windows each Advent Sunday:

In Memory of:Betty and Kenny Pierce by Edward and Tessa Pierce

My grandmothers by Angie FullerDavid Nelson Duke by Marcia Duke

Frank and Peggy Millen and Bill Millen by Norman and Marianne Neth

Hubert and Evelyn Dailyand Forney Henderson by Maggie Henderson

Dawson and Emma Newman by Phyllis and Ken Chatlos

In Honor of:Mike and Riley Henderson,

and Holly Henderson by Maggie Henderson_________________

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

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYChristian sympathy is extended to Becky and Bill Gossett and family on the death of Becky’s mother, Stella Mae Aladeen, on November 29.

Christian sympathy is extended to Amon and Kristin Wooldridge and family in the death of Amon’s aunt, Elfreeda “Pedie” Hoggard,

of Harviell, MO, on November 19.

CELEBRATIONSCongratulations to Jim and Cindy Noel on the birth of their

granddaughter, Annie Mae Dobbs, on December 1. She joins big sisters, Ellie and Molly. Proud parents are Jenny and Ben Dobbs.

Congratulations to Rick and Cathy Cole on the birth of their grandson, Lincoln Jakob, on November 27.

Lincoln’s parents are Nicholas and Holly Cole.

Congratulations to Dan and Wanda O’Dell on the arrival of their granddaughter, Katherine O’Dell Hood, on November 19.

Katherine’s mom is Amy O’Dell Hood

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNSLincoln Jakob Cole, NICU/health

(These are the latest additions to our Second Baptist Church prayer list. To see a full prayer list please go to 2bcliberty.org/prayerlist)

From Pastor Jason

Earlier this month our family celebrated the 6th birthday of my eldest son, Jackson. For him, this was all about the presents and the party. He’d longed for them for months, and then, on November 12th, he unwrapped birthday satisfaction. No surprise there.

It was a different day for me, one filled with nostalgia and hope. My baby turned 6. So we cherished the past that we’d no doubt rushed living, we savored the present because we’ve learned we can’t slow it, and we prayed for his good future. It will come before we know it.

Advent has a similar character. It transports us into the past so we might cherish the gift of Christ’s first coming so many years ago. It invites us to savor the present, keeping our eyes peeled for the Jesus that still lives within it. And it reminds us that God still has plans, that Bethlehem was only the beginning - a foretaste of even better things to come.

T.S Eliot once said “the end is in the beginnings.” True of so many great stories. True of Advent. True of the gospel, especially as it’s lived. We glimpse this in Paul’s letters. They end just as they begin, with grace. We see this whether their middles are shaped by joy or sadness, celebration or suffering. Paul seems to want sinners and saints alike (and they are alike), to live with the unmistakable knowledge that they are loved, no matter what, from beginning to end.

I hope you know that too. And if you don’t, I hope you’ll come to know it deeply in the days ahead. This Advent, may you come to know the holy one who was and will be as Emmanuel, the great and gracious God who still is with you.

Grace and Peace,

Jason Edwards

Second Baptist Church

December 7 | Second Sunday of AdventO Come, Our Dayspring Isaiah 58:1–11

Worship 8:30 p.m. & 11:00 a.m.

December 14 | Third Sunday of AdventO Come, Desire of Nations Isaiah 2:2–4

Worship 8:30 p.m. & 11:00 a.m.

December 21 | Fourth Sunday of AdventO Come, Emmanuel Isaiah 7:1–17

“Gloria” by John Rutter, presented by the Sanctuary Choir

Worship 11:00 a.m.

December 24 | Christmas EveDecoding Advent Luke 2

Candlelight & Communion ServiceWorship 5:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Advent 2014 This Advent our attention will be focused specifically by one of the Songs crafted to help us remember the holy one who came into our lives so many years ago: “O Come, O Come Emanuel.” The words of this hymn are based on a piece of Advent liturgy known as the O Antiphons. These are seven

sayings that offer us seven names for the Messiah.

Learn more at 2bcliberty.org/advent_________________________________________

2BC Advent 2014 Congregational Devotional Booklet is available online at 2bcliberty.org/advent or pick up a printed copy in the Welcome Center or entrances to the

worship centers.

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NOTES

Getting ConnectedEach 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.

Learn more @ 2bcliberty.org

Our Ministry TeamJason 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

300 E. Kansas | Liberty, Missouri 64068 | 816.781.2824 | 2bcliberty.org