The Faith of God10.26.14

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.

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.

________________________Meditation

Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.– John D. Rockefeller Jr.

We make a living by what we get, but we make a lifeby what we give.

– Winston Churchill

Do you not know that God entrusted you with that money (all above what buys necessities for your families) to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to help the stranger, the widow, the fatherless; and, indeed, as far as it will go, to relieve the wants of all humankind? How can you defraud the Lord, by applying it to any other purpose?

– John Wesley

The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you pur-pose and meaning.

– Mitch Albom

The Worship of GodCommitment Sunday

October 26, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Eleanor Speaker

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Morgan McRorey

Prelude “O Praise the Gracious Power” Roberta Bitgood(Hymn 357)

Brass Ensemble

Invitation to Worship Greg Duncan

+Hymn of Praise 6 “Creator God, Creating Still” ST. ANNE Worship in Song Music Makers Choir

Julie Williams, director

The Gospel Lesson Matthew 28:16–20 Gerry Walther (8:30) Helen Brown (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 26, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Practicing the Presence of God

Worship in Music (8:30)

Choral Worship “Everlasting Love” Lloyd LarsonThe Sanctuary Choir

God has loved with everlasting love! We are the children of the One who draws us to His side.Sing your praise to the Author of our Days;God has saved us by his grace. In His love abide.

Nothing separates us from the love of God in heav’n and earth below:no worries for today nor the days to come, but by our faith we know

God has loved with everlasting love! We are the children of the One who draws us to His side.Sing your praise to the Author of our Days;God has saved us by his grace. In His love abide.

Though heaven and earth may pass away,the sun and stars may fade,our faith is sure in God’s embrace.Rejoice, lift up your voice and sing to the King!Celebrate redeeming grace!

O love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee;I give Thee back the life I owe, that in Thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be.

Prayers of the People Jacque Stouffer

+Hymn 653 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” BEECHER New Testament Lesson Romans 3:1–8;21–26 Curt Walther (8:30) (Pew Bible page 117, New Testament) Don Brown (11:00)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon “The FaiTh oF God” Jason Edwards

Catalyst 2.0 Commitment

+Hymn of Response 499 “I Surrender All” SURRENDER

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 Curt Walther (8:30) Rich Groves (11:00)

Offertory “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above” Kevin Tison(Hymn 334)

Brass Ensemble

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

Stanza 3

O what a joy to give, and then out of compassion give again.You have no needs though that be true, the gifts we share are given to You.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 3

We go to be the hands of Christ, to scatter joy like seedand, all our days, to cherish life, to do the loving deed.Words © 1993 OCP Publications, UBP

+Postlude “Built on the Rock” Bedrich Janacek(Hymn 247)

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

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Milton Horne (8:30)Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Brandon Cole

Brass Ensemble: Trumpets: Cameron Hillman, Melissa Long, Gary Love, Dustin Williams

Trombones: Don Long, Robert Simcoe

Prayer Concerns

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYChristian sympathy is extended to Debbie and Mike Lassiter and family in

the death of Debbie’s mother, Mary Belle Tabor, on October 22.

Christian sympathy is extended to Anne Aunspaugh and Angela Bush and their families in the death of their cousin, Paul Campbell who died

October 19, in Fort Worth.

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Laura Carder, surgery recovery | Faye Anne Roberts, pending surgery

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GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHERWorship Leaders Today

Don and Helen Brown have been members of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when they moved to Liberty to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. Both are involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir, and the Middle School Handbell Choir as well as many other church activities.

Greg Duncan has been a member of 2BC since 1990. He is a deacon and has served on a variety of committees. He teaches the Connections class. Greg is Vice-President of Cates Auction & Realty Co. and is on the Liberty City Council.

Rich Groves has been a member of Second Baptist Church most of his life. Rich and Mavis are parents of Jason and Jordan. All four are graduates of William Jewell College.

Morgan McRorey is a kindergartner at Ridgeview Elementary. She is the daughter of Chris and Jill McRorey.

Jacque Stouffer has been a member of 2BC since 1992. She is a fundraising consultant who loves to read in her spare time. Jacque and Bert have two boys, Will and Jake.

Curt and Gerry Walther are parents of four children and grandparents of seven. They have been members of Second Baptist since 1998. They are actively enjoying retirement in Liberty.

Second Baptist Church

who do i see about a cowbell

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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

Join us and learn more at

2bcliberty.org/catalyst

2.0Moving toward God’s dream.

Catalyst 2.0

Moving toward God’s dream.

CATALYST 2.0: COMMITMENT SUNDAY Today, we gather for worship and bring our Catalyst commitment card (see pew tray or worship center entrances) as an offering to God, indicating how each of us intends to invest in the Catalyst ministry plan over the next 24 months of ministry together.

We believe the next two years will continue to be transformational for each of us at Second Baptist Church. We know our dreams are reachable. They are realistic. Our movement toward them did not just begin and will not end this month. This is part of a larger movement of God in our midst. Our method of pursuit—our fall emphasis—has served us well. We believe this intentional consideration with a prayerful focus is a direct response to where God seems to be nudging us. Our common dream is that God’s Kingdom would come and God’s will would be done on earth as it is in heaven.

This is about dreams coming true . . . in very specific and life-changing ways.________________________________________________

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

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

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

Catalyst 2.0 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

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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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Our Ministry TeamJason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor

Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, OrganistGwen 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

Second Baptist Church 300 E. Kansas | Liberty, Missouri 64068

816.781.2824 | 2bcliberty.org