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belong | believe | becomeSecond Baptist Church
I have this series of images running through my mind:
• Watching my son Jackson moving dirt alongside Blane Baker while
on mission in South Dakota.
• Being prompted in worship by the beaming faces and joy-filled
voices of a 2BC children’s choir.
• Observing your enthusiasm while many of you have shared
stories with me about how God has impacted you not only through
worship, learning, and service in the past two years, but by your
sacrificial choices to give to God through our Catalyst plan.
• Learning about how Community Groups and Stephen Minsters
have changed and strengthened the lives and the faith of specific
people in our church.
• Seeing light bulbs of understanding coming on in the minds of
friends across the generational spectrum as we learned from
Diana Butler Bass at our all-church retreat.
• Listening to friends like Luke Zahnd and Cathy Baker name what
God was teaching them as we served among marginalized people
in Northern Thailand. (Continued on page 3...)
It’s Here!
Catalyst 2.0
FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR JASON EDWARDS
oohhh. . . more moooving!
Moving toward God’s dream.
two point oh! two point oh! two point oh! say it with me!
Spiritual growth and change happen when we’re in relationships with people who know us well. Connecting with others at Second Baptist is a way to build community and be transformed in your faith. The best way to connect is to jump in.
The 2BC Monthly LOOP is a broader edition of our 2BC Weekly LOOP, designed to give you a bit more detail about the the month ahead in our ministry. You’ll find information about upcoming events, classes, and serving opportunities to get you connected to 2BC. Keep this as a reference all month long so you can jump in often!
Additionally, be sure to get a copy of our 2BC Quarterly Loop, published in Aug|Dec|Mar|June. This edition offers a longer range planning view of our ministries and faith community in action. It provides a seasonal view of the key ministries within our church, ministry plans, and target dates for special initiatives, events and opportunities. All our LOOP publications are available in printed version in our Welcome Center or online at 2bcliberty.org/newsletters.
Jason Edwards Senior Pastor
Page 3Catalyst 2.0
Page 4All-Church Events
Page 5Sanctuary Update
Pages 6-7CHURCH-WIDE CALENDAR
Page 8All-Church / Students /Senior Adults
Page 9Trunk ‘R Treat
Page 10Christmas Store / Living Zoe /November Save the Dates
Page 11Service Opportunities at 2BCOCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS
Connections Class | starts Oct. 19| page 3
Second Sessions 2.0 | Oct. 1 | page 4
Trunk ‘R Treat | Oct. 31 | page 5
Rebuilding Together Work Day | Oct. 4 | page 11
Comfort Drive for South Dakota | page 11
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Page 3Catalyst 2.0
Page 4All-Church Events
Page 5Sanctuary Update
Pages 6-7CHURCH-WIDE CALENDAR
Page 8All-Church / Students /Senior Adults
Page 9Trunk ‘R Treat
Page 10Christmas Store / Living Zoe /November Save the Dates
Page 11Service Opportunities at 2BC
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(Continued from pg. 1) This is only a snapshot of the images that parade through my mind as
my eyes run across each line item in our Catalyst ministry plan. As your pastor, my access
to your stories and experiences make it easy for each planned dollar to pop off the page
as an expression of service, worship, growth, compassion or transformation. When I see the
plan, I see lives encouraged, changed, supported, served for Christ’s sake. My hope is that
you will too.
During the four Sundays in October, we’ll share vision and details for
Catalyst 2.0, our plan for our next 24 months of ministry together.
Next week you’ll receive a brochure which includes the Catalyst 2.0
ministry plan for 2014–16 and an online daily prayer guide that will
serve as a companion for your prayer life as we prepare to launch
into our next season of ministry together. Filled with stories of mission,
ministry, generosity and transformation, we feel this resource will both
raise awareness of what we have and plan to accomplish in ministry,
as well as help you thoughtfully consider how you might generously
participate in seeing God’s dreams come true here at Second,
throughout the KC Metro region, and around our world.
Through that prayer guide, our new Bridge magazine, and the videos we’ll view online and
in worship, you’ll have the opportunity to be exposed to a wonderful variety of stories that
have risen from the life and ministry of our faith community. May they inspire, challenge,
and encourage you. And may they serve as a reminder that at Second Baptist, a budget
is never really about dollars and cents. It’s about the Dream of God, and how we plan to
participate with it in real life, among real people, with real intentionality.
Please join us. Stick with us through the month of October. Educate yourself about Catalyst
2.0. Ask questions, offer insight, and most importantly, consider how you will participate,
spiritually, financially and physically in the ministry of God through Second Baptist Church.
Let’s keep moving toward God’s dreams for us, together.
– Jason
FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR JASON EDWARDS
October 26 | Commitment SundayThe Faith of GodRomans 3: 1–8; 21–26 | Matthew 28:16–20
October 5 | World CommunionThe Generosity of GodJohn 3:16 | Romans 5:6–8
oh, to be a writer!
. . . if only I had thumbs.
October 12 | CommunionThe Dream of GodLuke 11:1–11 | Acts 2:17
October 19The Mathematics of GodJohn 6:1-14 | 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
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MEN’S BREAKFAST | Oct. 4 | 8:30 a.m. | Social RoomJoin us for fun, fellowship and our traditional good eats! Men of all ages are invited! The menu is breakfast casserole, english muffins, fruit, and OJ and coffee. RSVP to Phil Posey: 781-1132 or 507-2575; [email protected].
FOOD SHARE SUNDAY | Oct. 5One of the tangible ways we participate in ministry in our community is by collecting for the Link Food Pantry of In As Much Ministry, which serves 900+ families per quarter. The following items are needed:
green beans, ramen noodles, pork-n-beans,baked beans, kidney beans, refried beans,sloppy joes, enchilada sauce, salsa, broth,red beans, chili beans, rice sides, snack crackers, pineapple, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, tomato sauce,tomato paste, jello—regular and sugar free,pudding—regular and sugar free, sugar,evaporated milk, brownie mix, cake mix,deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes. toothpaste, soap—bar,body wash,dish soap, laundry soap.
Collection baskets are placed inside all entrance doors to Second Baptist the first Sunday of each month.
Women on Mission | Oct. 7 | 9:30 a.m.All women are invited to join us for Women on Mission on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The mission project this month is the Baptist Home. The program is:
9:30 a.m. Study Group, “Silver Boxes” book review by Francis Ginn10:30 a.m. Food & Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Guests: Bill and Carol Bowers, Romania and Durban, South Africa
Connections Class | Sundays, Oct. 19-Nov. 16 | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | room 301 Greg Duncan leads this five-week class designed for new members and those who are new to our congregation. Not only will you explore more about who 2BC is as a faith community and how you as an individual can best connect, but you’ll also be able to examine your own giftedness and perhaps discover new opportunities for personal growth and ministry here at Second Baptist.
Reserve a spot by contacting Maggie Henderson at [email protected] or 816-781-2324.
The Fall 2014 Bridge is Out Now!Pick up your copy in the Welcome Center or at the church entrances. It’s also online at 2bcliberty.org/thebridge.
Get ministry stories and photos from VBS and SEND trips to Thailand, Nepal, and South Dakota and more . . .
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Cooking with Nick Bartlow & Tracy Zahnd (space limited to 6)Do you want to learn some basic cooking skills to help you in the kitchen? Want to create a “go to” meal that everyone in your family will love? This class is for you!
1: Knife Skills...learn to slice, dice and chop2: How to cut up a chicken and roast it with vegetables3: Make your own vinegrette for chopped salad4: Dessert
If you have your own knives, please bring them to class. If not, some will be provided.
Romans with David MayWhile Romans stands first in the canon of Paul¹s letters, it is often a neglected epistle because of its complex arguments and dense images. This letter
of Paul, however, illustrates some of the key features of his theology and ministry and is considered a pillar of Pauline thought. This Bible study will look at the contexts that provoked Paul to write, the key themes within the letter, theological presuppositions of Paul, and Paul’s practical and focused message to conflicted Christians in Rome.
I Love You More Marriage Enrichment with Kristin Wooldridge (6 Sessions!)No marriage - no matter how good - is immune to everyday problems. In this six-week study (continues into Sessions 3.0), you will learn how to use those problems to strengthen your marriage. With DVD, quizzes and discussion. One $8 workbook is needed per participant.
1: Love is Not Enough2: Tackle This Problem First... All the Others Get Easier3: The Six Subtle Saboteurs of Every Marriage4: How to Solve Any Problem in 5 (Not-So-Easy) Steps5: Joining Your Spirits Like Never Before6: The Good That Comes from a Problem-Solving Marriage
Social Justice with Christy Edwards & Susan Miller(6 Sessions!)In this six-week study (continues into Sessions 3.0), we will discuss important social justice issues such as fair trade, recycling, and human trafficking. We will learn about what these mean and how we play a part as individuals and a community by making simple daily choices that create big changes for others.
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connectSessions 2.0 begin Wednesday, Oct. 1.
6:30-7:15 p.m. If you haven’t yet sought out Sanctuary, this new set of sessions offers you a great chance to pause, take a breath, and slow down your week. Here’s a peek at the sessions:
Sessions 3.0 Preview | Nov. 5 and 12 Social Justice (con’t from Session 2.0) w/Christy Edwards and Susan MIller I Love You More (con’t from Session 2.0) w/Kristin Wooldridge Yoga w/ Kathy Benavidez Jonah w/ Tyler Tankersley
Oct. 1 MenuBaked Potato and Salad BarHot BreadPumpkin Cookies with Caramel Icing
Make reservations at 2bcliberty.org/secondservings or call the church office at 816-781-2824.
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Wednesday, October 1 | Sanctuary Second Servings Food & Fellowship | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Second Sessions (Adults, Students & Kids) | 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)
Thursday, October 2 HandsON Knitting/Crochet Group | 6:45 p.m. | Welcome Center
Friday, October 3 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room
Saturday, October 4 Men’s Breakfast | 8:30 a.m. | Social Room
Sunday, October 5 | Food Share Sunday | World Communion SundayCATALYST 2.0 Kick-off
Monday, October 6 Senior Adults : Coffee and Conversation | 10:00 a.m. | Social Room
Tuesday, October 7 Women on Mission | 9:30 a.m. | Assembly Room (room 302)
Wednesday, October 8 | Sanctuary Second Servings Food & Fellowship | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Second Sessions (Adults, Students & Kids) | 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)
Sunday, October 12 | CATALYST 2.0 Stephen Ministry Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (room 312) Deacon Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Assembly Room (302)
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Wednesday, October 15 | Sanctuary Second Servings Food & Fellowship | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Second Sessions (Adults, Students & Kids) | 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)
Thursday, October 16 HandsON Knitting/Crochet Group | 6:45 p.m. | Welcome Center
Sunday, October 19 | Communion | CATALYST 2.0 Connections Class | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (room 301) Church Council Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Room 505
Monday, October 20 Senior Adults : Coffee and Conversation | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room
Wednesday, October 22 | Sanctuary Second Servings Food & Fellowship | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Second Sessions (Adults, Students & Kids) | 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)
Sunday, October 26 | CATALYST 2.0 - Commitment Sunday Connections Class | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (room 301) Stephen Ministry Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (room 312)
Wednesday, October 29 | Sanctuary Second Servings Food & Fellowship | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Second Sessions (Adults, Students & Kids) | 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)
Friday, October 31 Trunk ‘R Treat | 5:30 p.m. | 2BC parking lot
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Stephen Leaders Commissioning ServiceSeptember 7 | 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. worship
Join us in the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services as we commission Second Baptist Stephen Leaders.
Jordan GrovesEmail: [email protected]: 816-786-4159
Student Ministry Interim LeadersAshton WellsEmail: [email protected]: 573-239-8852
Bring Your Own Pumpkin | October 19Bring a pumpkin and your best carving ideas and take part in this annual pumpkin carving event in the Student Ministry room!
senior adultsCoffee & ConversationOur Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Conversation open to all. No reservations, needed just bring a friend and your coffee mug! The first Monday of each month features donuts (bring a dollar if you’d like some); the third Monday homemade treats are shared.Monday, Oct. 6 | 10:00 a.m.Monday, Oct. 20 | 1:00 p.m.
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KC Wind Symphony Concert | Oct. 12 | 7:00 p.m.The KC Wind Symphony season begins with “Celebrate Achievement,” the first of four free concerts at Village Presbyterian Church. It will be conducted by 2BC member Dr. Phil Posey and Ms. Pat Setser. The concert celebrates Achievements in Sports and includes John Williams’ “Olympic Fanfare and Theme,” “Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis; Achievement in Flight with Frances McBeth’s “Through Countless Halls of Air” and Achievement in Faith with Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumque” and James Curnow’s “Rejouissance.”
The Second Baptist People Mover will leave from the parking lot at 6:00 p.m. To make a reservation to ride, contact Maggie Henderson at [email protected] or call the church office at 781-2824.
Senior High Retreat Registration Now Open! Register by Oct. 14 We will meet at 2BC on Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. to travel to Miracle Hills and will return Sunday, Oct. 26, at noon. Our speaker will be Chris Miller, a Create student at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Cost is $50/for the first student, $25/student for each additional student in your family.
Registration forms are available in the youth room and the church office. Return completed forms to the lock box, church office, Ashton Wells, or Jordan Groves. Questions? Contact Ashton at [email protected], 573-239-8852.
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Friday, October 315:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Let’s �ll the 2BC parking lot with car trunks full of goodies for families and children in our church and neighborhood!
JOIN THE FUN!Decorate your trunk and
hand out goodiesOR
Donate candy to the church o�cestarting Oct. 9.
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Holiday Information 2BC Christmas Store | Dec. 12-13As part of our Advent 2015 celebration, Second Baptist will sponsor a Christmas Store Dec. 12-13 for the Liberty community. In this way, we can offer people in need the chance to purchase their own Christmas gifts at a greatly reduced cost, allowing them to provide gifts for their family in the way they choose while maintaining the dignity that comes from having provided those items themselves.
Would you consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to stock the Christmas Store?
Shop h ere, th en donate h ere.
Shop Living ZoeIf you love to shop online for the holidays, consider shopping through Living Zoe! A percentage of what you spend at your favorite online retailers will be donated back to Second Baptist Missions, which we will use to support our Christmas Store. There are no additional costs to you! Check out the instructions below.
November Save the Dates
November 19 : Annual Church Family Thanksgiving Dinner 6:00-7:15 p.m. | Heritage Hall, Liberty
November 23 : Service of Hope 4:00 p.m. | 2BC’s Tutt Chapel
November 30 : Hanging of the Green 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary/Social Room
serveAnnual rebuilding together clay county work day | Saturday, Oct. 4 Second Baptist will again join with other churches, organizations and businesses to do our part for Rebuilding Together Clay County. We will work on two apartment buildings belonging to Hillcrest Ministries and do drywall repair, rot repair and painting and some dirt spreading.
All skill levels and abilities are welcome for this local one-day mission project, and we are also in need of several extension ladders to help with the painting.
If you can help, contact Mark Davis at 816-682-5471. Volunteers will meet at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church (1600 N. 291 Hwy.) at 7:30 a.m., then disperse to the job sites.
Comfort Drive for South Dakota | Now–October 12The annual Comfort Item Drive for our Lakota friends in South Dakota continues through Oct. 12. These items will be sorted for three churches on the Cheyenne River Reservation in Frasier, Green Grass and Bridger, as well as the Lower Brule Community College on the Lower Brule Reservation.
Needed are: • gently used heavier winter coats / gear• new socks • gently used blankets. Place items to be donated in the black bins at the west, south and east doors.
Items will be sorted and packed in the Leonard Street building Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Come when you can and leave when you need if you’d like to help!
Fuller Center for Housing Work Day Oct. 18 | 8:30 a.m. 2BC is one of the churches who are partners for the Fuller Center for Housing of Greater Kansas City. Saturday, Oct .18, is our next Saturday to help with the new home for the Rodriguez family. The home is located at 4700 NE 46th St. in Kansas City, MO. The house is now enclosed. If you can help, meet at the site at 8:30 a.m., whether you can work for two or four hours. Lunch will be provided.
If you have questions contact Bob Dusin at [email protected].
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