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July 27, 2014

“A Life Together”

Sermon Series

Second Baptist Church

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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.

Meditations

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.

– C.G. Jung

Christian community is like the Christian’s sanctification. It is a gift of God which we cannot claim. Only God knows the real state of our fellowship, of our sanctification. What may appear weak and trifling to us may be great and glorious to God. Just as the Christian should not be constantly feeling his spiritual pulse, so, too, the Christian community has not been given to us by God for us to be constantly taking its temperature. The more thankfully we daily receive what is given to us, the more surely and steadily will fellowship increase and grow from day to day as God pleases.

– Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Worship of GodJuly 27, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Lizzy Soper

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Paige Robinson

Prelude “O Day of Peace” Philip SparkeSecond’s Summer Symphony

Invitation to Worship Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Praise 457 REGENT SQUARE

“Come and Feast, for All are Welcomed”

The New Testament Lesson Acts 2:42–47 Sue Hasty (8:30) Carolyn Fulk (11:00)

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

People: Thanks be to God!

Practicing the Presence of God

Communion Tyler Tanklersley

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 278 “We Are Travelers on a Journey” BEACH SPRING

Prayers of the People Ian Langford

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.

The Old Testament Lesson Genesis 1:24–27 Mike Hasty (8:30) David Fulk (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 1, Old Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Worship in Song (8:30) Gary and Suzanne Love

Worship in Song (11:00) Lisa Long

Sermon “A Life TogeTher” Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 477 AUSTRIAN HYMN

“We Are Called to Be 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) Bill Stilfield (11:00)

Offertory “Morning Has Broken” Bob BurroughsWoodwind Quintet

+Presentation of Offerings ST. ANNE

“In Christ, Our Liberty”Stanza 4

His call to us is servanthood, not false humility.Until we die to love of self, we are not truly free.Words: Wes Forbis © 1990 Van Ness Press, Inc. Genovox UBP

+A Time of Greeting Jason Edwards

+Litany of Blessing Bryan Boyd, Sara LangfordJason Edwards

Leader: As a church, we give thanks to God today for our journey with Tyler Tankersley. We are grateful for the family, friends, teachers, churches and mentors who shaped him on his way to us.

People: We give thanks for the seeds of faith planted by others.

Leader: Through these years of ministry, we have sought together to follow Christ and to be Christ’s church in this place. You have walked among us as a brother, rejoiced with us, wept with us and sought God’s truth with us.

People: We give thanks for the seeds of hope you have nurtured among us.

Leader: Now we prepare to let go, to send Tyler forth into a new area of ministry with our blessing, praying that he may be salt of the earth and light for the world as he plants new seeds of God’s care both here and in other places.

People: We give thanks for the seeds of joy to be sown in the years ahead.

Leader: It was God who made the seed grow. The planter and the waterer are nothing compared with the one who gives life to the seed. For we are laborers together with God.

People: The Lord bless you and keep you.

Leader: The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you and your family.

People: The Lord lift up his countenance upon all of you and give you peace.

All: Amen.

+The Sending Forth 258 WIEUCA

“In Christ We Live”Stanza 4

In Christ we live and pray for needs of body, mind, and soul,and trust our God’s unchanging love to make the broken whole.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 “You Shall Go Out With Joy” Doug Wagner

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

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Kathy Campbell Mazi (8:30); Jacque Stouffer (11:00)Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Craig Dempsey

Lisa Long, Worship Leader

FLOWERS IN WORSHIP

Flowers in worship today are given in honor of Tyler Tankersley with thankfulness for his devotion and ministry to the Second Baptist Church Faith Community. Our prayers and love are with Tyler, Jess, Henry and

Baby Tankersley as they enter this new phase of life.

The daisies in worship today are given by Ardis Driskill’s family in celebration of her birthday on July 24.

TANKERSLEYS’ FAREWELL RECEPTION

Everyone is invited to come thank the Tankersleys for their love and commitment, and wish them the best at a reception in their honor, immediately following 11:00 worship today in the Social Room.

Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

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

CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations to Ted and Beth Jones Hopkins on the birth of their daughter, Emilia Annabelle, on July 21. She joins big brother

Thomas. Proud grandparents are Larry and Linda Jones.

Congratulations to Jason and Hillary Duke White on the birth of their daughter, Miriam Kathryn, on June 23. She joins big brothers

Isaac and Calvin. Proud grandmother is Marcia Duke and great-grandmother is Wilma Duke.

REMEMBERING THOSE ON MISSION

Slovakia Team: July 25–August 4Harold and Gwen Phillips; Roxann Brenton

South Dakota Team: July 26–31Abby Bland; Charles and Grace Bradfield; Baylee Buck; Michael Chapman;

Shae Crane; Loulla Efstathiou; David, Angie, Naomi, and Adam Fuller; Tyler Heston; Emmy Gregory; Jordan Groves; Jordan’s friend, Kelly; Mike,

Debbie and Joe Lassiter; Tom Makemson; Johnna and Micah McGlaughlin; Laura and Tara Prindle; Bill Schumacher; Elliott and Mitchell Yoakum

GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHERWorship Leaders Today

Bryan Boyd is an architect practicing in Liberty. He and wife, Sabra, have been members at Second since 2006. Bryan is a member of Tyler Tankersley’s personnel committee..

Carolyn Fulk has been a 2BC member for 18 years. She teaches American History at Heritage Middle School and is an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. She reads and knits in her spare time.

David Fulk has been a member of 2BC since 1985. He works for the Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation. David loves reading and lending his voice to a variety of community endeavors in Liberty and Kansas City.

Michael and Sue Hasty have four children and seven grandchildren. Mike is Director of Public Safety for the City of Gladstone, serving as both the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Sue is a Senior Human Resources Associate at Ferrellgas.

Ian Langford is a graduate of Second Friends Preschool who will begin studies this fall at William Jewell College. Ian has enjoyed being a part of Second’s children’s, student and music ministries through the years. He is the eldest son of Jeff and Sara Langford.

Sara Langford lives, works, and worships in Liberty with family. She is a co-coordinator of the Stephen Ministry of Second Baptist Church and loves to play the piano for the preschool choir. Professionally, Sara is a teacher with the Liberty Public School district. Bryan is a member of Tyler Tankersley’s personnel committee.

Paige Robinson completed third grade at Manor Hill Elementary. She is the daughter of Lynn and Jared Robinson.

Bill Stilfield is a Liberty native who recently returned after spending forty years in Los Angeles working in the music industry. He is a member of the choir, and he and wife, Cathy, have been members of Second since 2013.

NOTES

When you hear the phrase meaningful, Christ-centered community, what comes to mind?

What was your most meaningful experience in community with others?

NOTES

What reservations might you have about sharing your life with others? What is difficult about community for you?

What does it or might it look like for meaningful, Christ-centered relationships to be an intentional part of your weekly rhythm?

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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