Easter Sunday | APRIL 5, 2015

Worthy is the Lamb!

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Second Baptist Church

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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.

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Meditations

Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacri-fice. And we do not really love Christ unless we are prepared to face His task and to take up His Cross.

– William Barclay

Jesus’ resurrection is the beginning of God’s new project not to snatch people away from earth to heaven but to colonize earth with the life of heaven. – N.T. Wright

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this? – Jesus of Nazareth

The Worship of GodEaster Sunday

April 5, 2015 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Caroline Huffman

Prelude “Declare God’s Glory” K. Lee Scott

Invitation to Worship Jason EdwardsChrist is Risen!He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

+Hymn of Praise 194 EASTER HYMN

“Christ the Lord is Risen Today”

The Gospel Lesson John 20:1–18 Ellen Gregory (8:30) Emmy Gregory (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 88, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Unison Prayer of Adoration Jason Edwards

We give you thanks, great God,for the hope we have in Jesus,who died but is risen and rules over all.We praise you for his presence with us.Because he lives, we look for eternal life,knowing that nothing past, present, or yet to comecan separate us from your great lovemade known in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Practicing the Presence of God

+Hymn 215 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” DARWALL

Prayers of the People Bob Curtis

Choral Worship “Since By Man Came Death” George F. HandelThe Sanctuary Choir

Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.1 Corinthians 15:21

New Testament Lesson Revelation 5:1–14 Amy Duncan (8:30) Samantha Heston (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 195, New Testament)Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God! Sermon “Worthy is the Lamb!” Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 423 ACCLAMATIONS

“This is the Threefold Truth”

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 Mike Lassiter (8:30) Connie McNeill (11:00)

Offertory “Te Deum” Marc Antoine Charpentier

+Presentation of Offerings 208 HE IS LORD

“He is Lord”

He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord!Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.Music and Refrain arr. © 1986 Word Music, Inc. UBP

A Time of Greeting Jason Edwards

Congregational Blessing Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth “Worthy is the Lamb” George F. Handel

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen!Revelation 5:12–13

“Hallelujah”Revelation 19:6; 11:15;19:16

Worshipers are invited to stand and sing “Hallelujah!” Copies are in the pew racks.

+Postlude “Finale from Symphony#1 Op 14” Louis Vierne

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 All Video UBP #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Leslie BunchSanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton

CELEBRATION OF NEW MEMBERS

Today we celebrate Cindi Moore’s decision to join our community of faith this past week. Thanks be to God.

In Memory of . . .Georgia Bowman by Larry and Helen WinterKathy, Dora Alice and Lyman Berndt by Dan and Patsy TriplettLarry, Virginia and Jean Brenton by Lyndell and Roxann BrentonMy parents, Mr and Mrs. Fielding Barnes by Lila HullVera Berry by Nancy, Tracy, and Tiernan TroutGene and Dee Chase by Cathy and Bill StilfieldDavid Nelson Duke by Marcia DukeLisa Dillon by Charlie, Loretta, Kimmy and ShaeRalph and Rosemary Davis by Lyndell and Roxann BrentonHelen Early by Larry and Helen winterGene and Betty Graeff by Max and Jeanne MasonMaurice and Anna Vena Hall by Alice Hall LaViolette and Beverly Hall RudeGene Hull by Lila HullWilbur Hill by The Sanctuary ChoirWilliam and Valeda Huber by Cathy LawreyJohn Luke Kern by Carolyn FulkWalt Kopala by Lisa KopalaGene Land by Karen RogersLloyd and Peggy Lawrey by Cathy LawreyNancy Modrcin by The Koinonia ClassVirgil and Mildred Mason by Max and Jeanne MasonArt and Louella Reppert by Martha ReppertJoanne Riggs by Bill RiggsClyde and Winnie Stilfield by Cathy and Bill StilfieldJohn F. Truex by The Fulk FamilyMargaret, Kate and Hugh Triplett by Dan and Patsy Triplett

Easter LiliesA special thank you to those who provided Easter Lilies for our worship today.

In Honor Of . . . Don and Helen Brown by Davis FulkScott and Andrew Brant by Martha ReppertCalvin DeSalvo by Lyndell and Roxann BrentonGreg Greason by The Koinonia ClassMargaret Hall by Alice Hall LaViolette and Beverly Hall RudeDavid O. and Loreta Moore by Marcia DukeLola McNeill by Connie McNeill and Luda TeterinaTeresa Posey Miller’s Easter Birthday by The Posey FamilyCameron and Caden Webster, Jillian and Lauren Jameson, and Austin Neth by Norman and Marianne NethBill Riggs by Connie McNeill and Luda TeterinaBill Riggs by Marcia DukeEleanor Speaker by The Koinonia ClassSecond Baptist Church by Connie McNeill and Luda TeterinaSecond Baptist GA’s and RA’s by AnonymousOur Family by Curt and Gerry Walther

Flower Arrangements in Worship . . .The Easter lily arrangement on the organ side is given to the glory of God and in remembrance of the Allen C. Pixlee Family from the Pixlee Memorial Fund.

The Easter lily arrangement on the piano side is in Celebration of the Risen Christ.

Easter LiliesA special thank you to those who provided Easter Lilies for our worship today.

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

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYChristian sympathy is extended to Tommy and Michelle Prindle

and family in the death of Tommy’s mother, Dee Prindle, on March 29 in Trenton.

Christian sympathy is extended to Debra Rouner and Gary Smith and their family in the death of Debra’s nephew,

Casey Davis, on March 29.

ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZASarah McNally, Joanna Burchett’s granddaughter-in-law;

HOME FROM THE HOSPITALDorothy Head

Larry Jones Loreta Moore

GETTING TO KNOW OUR PASTORAL TEAM Leading Worship Today

Bob Curtis is a retired American Baptist minister. He and his wife, Sherry, joined Second Baptist in 2005.

Amy Duncan has been a member of Second Baptist Church since 1975. She is currently involved in Bible study, the sanctuary and handbell choirs, and the deacon ministry at Second Baptist. She and Greg are the parents of Stewart and Emily.

Jason Edwards* is Senior Pastor. He and Christy are parents of Jackson (6), Luke (4), and Norah (15 months). Jason began serving as senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in 2009.

Ellen Gregory has been a member at Second since 1994. She is the office manager for CBF Heartland located here in Liberty. Ellen and Larry have two daughters, Lindsey and Emmy.

Emmy Gregory is a senior at Liberty North High School. She is involved in cross country, student governments, art, and music. She is an active member of the 2BC Student Ministry and orchestra. Emmy is the daughter of Larry and Ellen Gregory.

Samantha Heston is a senior at Liberty North High School. Sam is an active participant here at 2BC, involved in the student ministry, music and missions. Her other activities include orchestra, broadcasting, student council, and taekwondo. Sam is the daughter of Dave and Carrie Heston.

Caroline Huffman is the daughter of Jeremy and Jen Huffman. She is a third grader at Franklin Elementary.

Mike Lassiter* is Associate Pastor for Missions, Community Care, and “Fun.” He and Debbie have been at Second for 25 years. They have four children and four grandchildren.

Connie McNeill* was ordained by Second Baptist Church in 1984. She was a member of Second for 25 years before moving to Atlanta to work for the national offices of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) in 2005. Last fall she returned to Liberty and in January began serving as 2BC Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Equipping.

*To learn more about all our pastoral team and staff visit us at 2bcliberty.org/meetourstaff

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Church Retreat

May 29-30, 2015

Register @2bcliberty.org/dream

Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Saturday 9:30-11:30 a.m. The retreat is free | Childcare available

One of the most exciting programs we will be launching this year is our collective action initiative at the church retreat on May 29-30. We are calling this the Dream Initiative.

The Dream Initiative kick-off retreat will be unique and exciting, The two-session retreat will be held at the church Friday evening and Saturday morning. The Second Baptist faith community will come together to consider God’s dream for Liberty and the surrounding area. This retreat will involve listening, understanding, collaboration, and consensus building..

We have invited key civic leaders, professionals, and residents who can speak directly to issues and inform us of different critical needs in our immediate region. We will join together in a discernment process where, as a group, we will debate, discuss, uncover, and prioritize down to a single key issue in our community where our pre-allocated $20,000 dream initiative grant and our collective, managed efforts can be invested to make a positive impact.

We hope you’ll plan to join us! Registration is now open at 2bcliberty.org/dream

Register @2bcliberty.org/dream

FRIDAY (May 29) | ENVISION & LEARN | 6:30-8:30 Friday night is about visioning and we will discuss:

• What need or needs in Liberty and the surrounding area could be addressed or strengthened if a faith community or communities became more intentional or focused in those areas?

• How does openly and honestly addressing these questions together put us in touch with the dream of God in this world?

• What do churches bring to any community development conversations.

SATURDAY (May 30) | DISCERN & DECIDE | 9:30-11:30 Saturday morning will be intentional and specific as we learn about and experience the power of the group decision process for the use of the Catalyst 2.0 Dream Initiative funding. Saturday we will:

• Work with a community development decision process.

• The next steps the group takes.

• What would it look like for Second Baptist to continue to explore ways to be the presence of Christ in Liberty and the surrounding area?

AGENDA

300 E. Kansas | Liberty, Missouri 64068 816.781.2824 | 2bcliberty.org

Our Ministry TeamJason Edwards, Senior Pastor

Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, OrganistMike Lassiter, Associate Pastor | Connie McNeill, 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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