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July 13, 2014

The SpiriT of Moral iMaginaTion

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Welcome Guests

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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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Meditation

In practical terms, then, a belief in divine revelation as a movement from mystery to the world will elicit attempts to state the mystery, to tell the Story, and so to clarify the language of faith. The theologian continues this process of creating a coherent and consistent system of thought, putting into concepts (doctrine) the wholeness of reality that imagination and faith are feeling after.

– Paul Fiddes: Freedom and Limit

The Worship of GodJuly 13, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering VBS Music

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Alex Trischler

Prelude “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” Barker/Goeller

Invitation to Worship Allan Aunspaugh

+Hymn of Praise 332 AZMON

“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

Old Testament Lesson Genesis 25:19–34 Shari Poindexter (8:30) Michele Peck (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 17, Old Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Practicing the Presence of God

Choral Worship “I Must Tell Jesus” Lloyd LarsonThe Sanctuary Choir, Bill Stilfield, piano

Audra Bunch, Alan Bunch, Jill Hemann, Amy Duncan, soloists

+Hymn 283 “Holy Presence, Holy Teacher” HARLAN

Prayers of the People Kristin Wooldridge

The Gospel Lesson Romans 8:1–11 Fred Poindexter (8:30) Brad Peck (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 120, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Worship in Music (8:30) “Who Am I” Alan Bunch and Audra (Bunch) Simcoe

Sermon “The SpiriT of Moral iMaginaTion” Milton Horne

+Hymn of Response 71 “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE

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 Shari Poindexter (8:30) Ray Kesner (11:00)

Offertory “Come Down, O Love Divine” Robert Hobby

+Presentation of Offerings ST. ANNE

“In Christ, Our Liberty”Stanza 2

Tho’ creeds and laws imposed by pow’r may mock equality,our trust in Christ and Christ alone will keep our spirits free.Words: Wes Forbis © 1990 Van Ness Press, Inc. Genovox UBP

+A Time of Greeting Gwen Phillips

+Congregational Blessing Gwen Phillips

+The Sending Forth 258 “In Christ We Live” WIEUCA

Stanza 2

In Christ we live and walk within the bounds of grace and peace.We follow as our Lord commands, His love will never cease.The love and faith we share are strong. In Christ we live; in Christ we live!Martin and Wisdom © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc. UBP

Postlude “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” Paul Manz

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 All Video UBP CCVI #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30), Elliot Yoakum (11:00)

Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Susan Miller

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

CELEBRATIONCongratulations to Brandon and Jessica Greason on the arrival of their son, Hayes Thomas, on July 6. He joins big brother Tate.

Proud grandparents are Greg and Linda Greason.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYChristian sympathy is extended to Ray and Colleen Diamond and

family in the death of Ray’s brother, Jim Diamond, on July 3.

Christian sympathy is extended to Judy Landers and Sara McConnell and family in the deaths of their aunt, Shirley Landers Thompson,

on June 25 in Illinois, and their cousin, Daniel Landers, on May 6 in Tennessee.

(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

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.)

Milton Horne is professor of religion at William Jewell College where he has served for 28 years. He is married to Karen and together they enjoy their two sons’ families: Robert (Kendal, August, and Alice) and Jared (Gabi).

Ray Kesner was on faculty and staff of Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary, retiring in 1999. He is married to Kathleen.

Brad Peck is a teacher at Park Hill South High School. He is the facilitator for the 2BC Safety Team and teaches the Senior High Bible study class..

Michele Peck is a teacher in the Liberty School District. Michelle has served on the Personnel Committee, Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry. She and Brad are the parent of two daughters, Ally and Hope.

Gwen Phillips joined the staff of 2BC as Children’s Pastor in 2010 after a career teaching elementary school. She is married to Harold and they have a daughter, Rachel. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff.)

Fred and Shari Poindexter joined 2BC in January of 2011. They share their home with Shari’s dad.

Alex Trischler has completed fifth grade at Warren Hills Elementary School. He is the son of Steve and Karen Trischler.

Kristin Wooldridge is the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) coordinator. She and her family have been attending Second for almost four years. She is a William Jewell grad where she met her husband, Amon. They have three children: Ian, Kaylee, and Rhett. Kristin is a Master of Divinity candidate at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

NOTES

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

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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