Second Baptist Church

Great ESermon Series Part 1

8.24.14

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Childcare available on Level 2. | Children’s worship bags available at the entrances.

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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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Meditation

The irony of commitment is that it’s deeply liberating—in work, in play, in love.

— Anne Morriss

The successful person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn’t like to do. — Thomas Edison

Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason, mastery demands all of a person. — Albert Einstein

The Worship of GodAugust 24, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Ron Whited

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Jack Lewis

Prelude James Pethel, Stan Pethel“Come, Thou Almighty King”

Invitation to Worship Lydia Bunch

Call to Worship “I Will Give Jubilant Thanks” Michael BarrettSanctuary Choir Men

+Hymn of Praise 346 “Majesty” MAJESTY

348 “Shout to the Lord” SHOUT TO THE LORD

The Gospel Lesson Luke 6:12–19 Anna Driskill (8:30) Karri George (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 49, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Practicing the Presence of God

Choral Worship “Songs of the Wayfayer” Joseph MartinSanctuary Choir Men

+Hymn 280 “Speak, O Lord” SPEAK, O LORD

Prayers of the People Gary Armstrong

The New Testament Lesson Acts 2:29–47 Roger Driskill (8:30) John George (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 91, New Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon “Great Expectations: Part 1” Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 255 SYMPHONY

“We Are God’s People”

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 Roger Driskill (8:30) Roxann Brenton (11:00)

Offertory “Awake, Awake to Love and Work” Wilbur Held

+Presentation of Offerings 706 OLD 100TH

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;praise Him, all creatures here below;praise Him, above ye heavenly host;praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

+A Time of Greeting Jason EdwardsCommissioning John and Karri George to New York Mike Lassiter

+Congregational Blessing Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth AR HYD Y NOS

“’God is Love,’ the Bible Teaches”

“God is Love,” the Bible teaches; Yes! God is love!People say, and our church preaches, Our God is love.We, too, sing of love unending, All our voices clearly blending,Now to you the message sending, “Yes! God is love!”Words © 1996 Jane Parker Huber UBP

Postlude Aaron David Miller“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”

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

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Helen Brown

Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Blane Baker

FLOWERS IN WORSHIP

Flowers in worship today are given to the glory of God and in gratefulness by Charlie and Loretta Hughes in celebration

of their 49th 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

CELEBRATIONSIsrael and Christiana Obieje have arrived safely

in Toronto after fleeing Nigeria.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYChristian sympathy is extended to Phyllis and Ken Chatlos and

family in the death of Phyllis’ uncle and long-time Second Baptist member, Phil Smith, on August 17.

Christian sympathy is extended to Pat and Lori Bunton and family on the death of Lori’s father, LeRoy Savage, in Oklahoma.

VILLAGE AT JACKSON CREEK REHAB (Independence)Ed Chasteen

HOME FROM THE HOSPITALMarti Mauzey, health

Karen North, surgery recovery

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Beth Jones Hopkins (Larry & Linda Jones’ daughter), health

Bill Moore, D.O and Loreta Moore’s nephew, Oakland, CA, health Rachel Beckett Francis and baby Simon, health

GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHERWorship Leaders Today

Gary Armstrong is Associate Dean of the Core Curriculum and Professor of Political Science at William Jewell College. He and his wife, Linda, first came to Second in 1993. They have three children: Michael, Katherine, and Paul.

Roxann Brenton made her profession of faith at 2BC in l962. She and Lyndell raised their children Caitlin and Cameron here and now grandson Calvin DeSalvo is part of the Children’s Ministry. Roxann is retired from the Liberty School District.

Lydia Bunch joined Second in 2002. She works at her alma mater, William Jewell College. At 2BC, she is involved with the children’s, student and music ministries. Lydia is the daughter of Andy and Pam Pratt.

John George and Karri joined Second Baptist in 2011. They have three children: Avery, Amelia, and Archer. John enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking in his free time. He works at Russell Stover Candies.

Karri George is a stay at home mom to Avery, Amelia, and Archer. She is a member of MOPS and has served as Finance Chair. She also serves in the Children’s Ministry as the Extended Session Coordinator.

Jack Lewis is a first grader at EPiC Elementary. He is the son of Nathan and Heather Lewis.

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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

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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