The Mathematics of God10.19.14

Second Baptist Church

2.0Moving toward God’s dream.

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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.

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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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I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare. In other words, if our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusements, etc., is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving away too little. If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditures excludes them. – C.S. Lewis

We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give. – Winston Churchill

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost. – Ignatius of Loyola

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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.

The Worship of GodOctober 19, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Karen Trischler

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Jericho Frigon

Prelude “Here I Am to Worship” Stan PethelChristie White, Becky Whited; flutes

Meara Von Malottke, clarinet

Invitation to Worship Eric Zahnd

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

New Testament Lesson 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 Angie Fuller (8:30) Jessica Greason (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 141, New Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Choral Worship “Hungry, I Come” Craig CurryThe Sanctuary Choir

Hungry, I come. Thirsty, I come. Hungry, I come to You.Hungry, I come. Thirsty, I come to the feast of wine and bread,by your mercy I am fed.For the bread of Your body, for the wine of Your blood.For You, Word incarnate, I come, I come.

Let us break bread together on our knees.Let us break bread together on our knees.When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,O Lord, have mercy on me.©2007 by Fred Bock Music Company. All Rights Reserved. UBP

Prayers of the People Tracy Zahnd

The Lord’s Prayer

Our 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.

+Hymn 301 “In This Very Room” IN THIS VERY ROOM

The Gospel Lesson John 6:1–14 David Fuller (8:30) Brandon Greason (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 74, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Worship in Music (8:30) Alan Bunch

Sermon “The MaTheMaTics of God” Jason Edwards

Communion

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.”

+Hymn of Response 670 MADILL“Take My Gifts and Let Me Love You”

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.

Catalyst Video

+Offertory Prayer David Fuller (8:30) Blane Baker (11:00)

Offertory “For the Beauty of the Earth” Paul Edwards

+Presentation of Offerings 672 GERMANY“All Things are Yours”

Stanza 2

“Give out of love” Your Word commands; we are Your head, Your heart, Your hands.Your Word you underscore with deeds by using us to answer needs.Words © 1989 Hope Publishing Company, UBP

+A Time of Greeting Jason Edwards

+Congregational Blessing Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth 520 AZMON“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”

Stanza 2

We go to comfort those who mourn and set the burdened free;where hope is dim, to share a dream and help the blind to see.Words © 1993 OCP Publications, UBP

+Postlude “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Jerry Westenkuehler

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

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Angie Fuller (11:00)Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Brandon Cole

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Prayer ConcernsHOME FROM THE HOSPITAL

Teresa AndersonKathy Mullennix

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GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHERWorship Leaders Today

Blane Baker is an active deacon, serves on the Personnel Committee, and teaches the Tanner Bible Study group. He holds the Wallace A. Hilton chair in Physics at William Jewell College.

Jericho Frigon is a fifth grader at Lewis and Clark Elementary. She is the daughter of Chad and Julie Frigon.

Angie Fuller came to Second in 1997. She serves in the Music and Children’s Ministries and on the Arts and Environment Team. She also teaches at Second Friends Preschool. Angie and David are parents to Naomi and Adam.

David Fuller joined Second after graduating from William Jewell College. He is a deacon serving on the Ordinance Team. Davis is an Operations Research Analyst for the Department of the Army at Ft. Leavenworth.

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.

Jessica Greason married Brandon in 2007 and has been active at Second Baptist since their marriage. They are parents of two-year-old Tate and three-month-old Hayes.

Eric Zahnd first became a part of 2BC while at William Jewell College in the late 1980s. At Second, he teaches junior high Bible study. He is the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney. He and Tracy have two sons, Benjamin and Luke.

Tracy Zahnd first got involved at 2BC while a student at William Jewell College. She teaches in the Student Ministry and is a team member of Tender Mercies, one of the Wednesday night cooking groups.

It’s an exciting time to be at Second Baptist Church. There is an energy

here that is not always easy to describe. God is doing some wonderful things in

us and through us, and we don’t want to be merely passive participants in that.

I am grateful for the generosity that has brought us this far. So many of you

have chosen to allow God’s generosity to flow through you over the past 24

months. You have given of your time, your talents, and your resources in ways

that have enhanced our church’s ability to pursue the dream of God together.

I am grateful for the mark you continue to allow God to make upon you, our

city, our region and our world through the spiritual practice of generosity.

Jesus taught us to pray for God’s Kingdom to come and God’s will to be done

on earth as it is in heaven. There are many ways to rephrase that prayer in

modern language, but one of my favorite ways goes like this: God, may all of

your dreams for us come true.

Over the next few weeks, we want to challenge you to prayerfully consider how

God is calling you to participate in the big dream. Not only is this challenge

about going on a journey with God that will impact the lives of people in our

community for years to come, but it’s also about God changing our lives. This is

about becoming a catalyst for God’s Kingdom.

Oh, and our cows are back! Kasey + Moe are here to keep

us from taking ourselves too seriously and to keep all the

baggage we attach to “giving” from bogging us down. Just

think of them as a bonus, a GIFT, they are our comedic relief.

In fact, the cows themselves are truly symbols of generosity.

2BC’s very own Bob Holt, the creator and animator behind

Hallmark’s famous Hoops and Yoyo characters, generously

created these cows just for the 2BC “Cattle-List” initiative.

Bob’s hours of generous creativity and animation can truly

be an inspiration to us all. Welcome back Kasey + Moe.

– Jason

It’s Here!

Catalyst 2.0

Moving toward God’s dream.

two point oh! two point oh! two point oh! say it with me!

oohhh. . . more moooving!

cattle-list? i wantto be on the list!

Catalyst 2.0 Becoming a catalyst for God’s dream to come true for . . .

the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400,000Following God’s dream to regions of our country and the world where we can become the presence of Christ and where, through us, God can provide radical transformation to areas experiencing oppressive poverty and overwhelming need.

greater Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . $600,000Through Catalyst we will improve and increase our efforts to serve both local and metro-area partners. We will expand our ability to reach families and individuals of all ages through innovative outreach and proactive property acquisition.

and Our Faith Community. . . .$1,300,000Through Catalyst we will strengthen and improve our ability to serve our own faith family through worship, spiritual formation, and the community-based efforts of our ministry.

GOAL . . . . . . . . .$2,300,000

Moving toward God’s dream.

Download a full Ministry Plan Overview and Proposed 2014-2016 Budget at

2bcliberty.org/catalyst

Miss one of the Sunday videos? go directly to our 2BC VIMEO channel at

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1 $100,000.00 $4,166.67 $100,000.00 2 $75,000.00 $3,125.00 $150,000.00 3 $50,000.00 $2,083.33 $150,000.00 $400,000.00 4 $40,000.00 $1,666.67 $160,000.00 8 $30,000.00 $1,250.00 $240,000.00 11 $25,000.00 $1,041.67 $275,000.00 20 $15,000.00 $625.00 $300,000.00 30 $10,000.00 $416.67 $300,000.00 $1,275,000.00 50 $6,000.00 $250.00 $300,000.00 40 $3,600.00 $150.00 $144,000.00 40 $2,400.00 $100.00 $96,000.00 Other <$2,400.00 $85,000.00 (209 Gifts) $625,000.00

Total for 24 Months

No. of Gift Monthly Total at Gifts Level Gift Translation Level

TWO YEAR GIFT CHART

$2,300,000.00

TARGET GIFTS FROM OUR CONGREGATION

Second Baptist Church

who do i see about a cowbell

solo?

all this dreamin’ makes me hungry.

October 5 | World Communion The Generosity of God John 3:16 | Romans 5:6–8

October 12 The Dream of God Matthew 6:5–13 | Acts 2:17

October 19 | Communion The Mathematics of God John 6:1–14 | 2 Corinthians 9:6–15

October 26 | Commitment Sunday The Faith of God Romans 3: 1–8; 21–26 | Matthew 28:16–20

Catalyst 2.0 Emphasis Calendar

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2bcliberty.org/catalyst

2.0Moving toward God’s dream.

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.

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Connie McNeill, Interim Spiritual Formation Pastor Ashton Wells and Jordan Groves, Interim Co-Pastors for Student Ministry

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