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June 22, 2014

“There and Back again”

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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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COMMUNION at SECOND BAPTISTCommunion at Second Baptist Church is open to all

who profess Jesus Christ as Savior.Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free.

Meditation

Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus,

to reach out and touch Him,and say that we love Him.

Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.

by Bob Cull©1976 Maranatha! Music UBP

The Worship of GodJune 22, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Eleanor Speaker

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Lily Weaver

Prelude “Lord Jesus Christ, Abide with Us” J. S. Bach

Invitation to Worship Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Praise 33 CWM RHONDDA

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 55:10–11 Teresa Anderson (8:30) Linda Jones (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 531, Old Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Practicing the Presence of God

Choral Worship “Seek First the Kingdom” Dennis/Nan AllenThe Sanctuary Choir

+Hymn 298 “God is Here!” ABBOT’S LEIGH

Prayers of the People Ron Whited

The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

The Gospel Lesson Luke 24:13–35 Patsy Triplett (8:30) Larry Jones (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 68, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Worship in Music (8:30) David Fulk and Gwen Phillips

Sermon “There and Back again” Jason Edwards

Communion

+Hymn of Response 203 “Day of Arising” BUNESSAN

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 Paul Twenter (8:30) Becky Whited(11:00)

Offertory “Holy and Worthy” Dan EdwardsString Quartet

+Presentation of Offerings 236 ADORO TE DEVOTE

“Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me”Stanza 3

Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be;show Thy mercy tenderly, make me more like Thee:separate from sin I would and cherish all things good,and whatever I can be give Him who gave me Thee.

+A Time of Greeting Jason Edwards

Passing the PeaceLeader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you.Congregation: And also with you.

At this time you’ll be asked to share signs of God’s peace. Greet each other by saying, “Peace of Christ be with you.” Respond, “And also with you.”

+Congregational Blessing Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth 241 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” MANNA

Refrain:Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove,stay right here with us filling us with Your love.And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived,when we shall leave this place.©1962. Renewed 1990 by Manna Music. UBP

Postlude “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” David Cherwien

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 All Video UBP #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Kathy Campbell Mazi (8:30); Milton Horn (11:00)Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Steve Smith

Flowers for Worship

The pink and green flowers this morning are provided by Steve and Karen Trischler in honor of their 20th wedding anniversary on June 25.

The white flowers in worship today are provided by Tyler Tankersley in honor of his beautiful wife, Jessica, and their sixth wedding anniversary.

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

Christian sympathy is extended to Rolland and Barbara Yoakum and family in the death of Rolland’s uncle, Colonel Alan Compton, on

June 6 in Pinecrest, CA.

Christian sympathy is extended to Wes and Debbie Blanton and family in the death of Wes’s mother, Norma Blanton,

on June 14 in Coffeyville, KS.

LIBERTY HOSPITALRiley Lassiter

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Becky Whited, surgery recovery

REMEMBER THOSE ON MISSIONNEPAL: May 3–June 26.

Loulla Efstathiou, Lizzy Soper, Dylan Rumsey and Alexa Wilson

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

Getting To Know One AnotherWorship Leaders Today

Teresa Anderson is married to Matt and works in healthcare information technology. She and Matt share their home with their cat, Gus.

Jason Edwards is Senior Pastor. He was called to Second Baptist in 2009. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff.)

Larry Jones and Linda joined Second in 2004. Larry serves as a deacon and enjoys serving coffee at the coffee bar on Sunday mornings. He is the Director of Health for the City of Independence.

Linda Jones is the Church Administrator at Second. She was a school teacher for 15 years. Larry and Linda have three children and six grandchildren with another two on the way! (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff.)

Patsy Triplett and Dan have been members for many years. Patsy is chairman of the Arts and Environment Committee who are responsible for many of the lovely seasonal decorations at Second.

Paul Twenter joined Second in 2008 with wife, Julie, and daughters Paige and Mallory. Paul excels in outdoor grilling.

Lily Weaver completed fourth grade at Lewis and Clark. She is the daughter of Kevin and Christi Weaver.

Becky Whited has been a member of 2BC since 1998. Ron is her dear husband. She is a retired ESL teacher. Becky teaches fifth grade Bible Study, sings in the adult choir, and works with our ESL ministry.

Ron Whited has been at Second since 1990 He owns his own software development company. He and Becky have a blended family of four children and three grandchildren. Ron leads the Media/Worship Video Team here at Second.

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Our Ministry TeamJason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist

Tyler Tankersley, Associate Pastor | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor Linda Jones, Church Administrator

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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