May 11, 2014“The Voice”

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Meditation

Prayer is the word we use for the ways we open ourselves to the living God.

The problem in prayer is not with God; it is with us. Prayer is not a matter of waking up God or making God pay attention to us. God is always with us, around us, in us, under us, over us. God’s presence pervades the universe. And that presence is personal. God loves each of us all the time.

The problem has to do with us and our ability to quell the noise that goes on constantly in our minds. You will discover the pervasive nature of that noise the moment you begin to pray.

– Richard Peace, Meditative Prayer

Some Centering Prayers to help open us to God’s presence:

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy. (alternate requests: give peace, or bring joy)

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Jesus, let me feel your love.

Show me your way, Lord Jesus.

The Worship of GodFourth Sunday of Easter

May 11, 2014 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Wanda O’Dell

Trinity Chime

Candlelighting Ian Wooldridge

Prelude “Andante” G. F. Handel Emmy Gregory, violin

Invitation to Worship Tyler Tankersley

Baptism Quinn TilleyQuinn’s faith story is read by his mother, Aimee

+Hymn of Praise 210 DUKE STREET

“I Know that My Redeemer Lives!”

The Psalm Psalm 23 Anna Driskill (8:30) Linda Greason (11:00)The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!

Practicing the Presence of God

+Hymn 66 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” RESIGNATION

Prayers of the People Milton Horne

The Gospel Lesson John 10:1–15 Roger Driskill (8:30) Greg Greason (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 79, New Testament)Leader: The Good News of Our Lord.

People: Praise be to Our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Choral Worship “A Call to Celebration” Joseph M. MartinThe Sanctuary Choir, Student Choir, and Brass Ensemble

All people that on earth now living, sing to the Lord with cheerful noise.Serve the Lord with glad thanksgiving. As one, lift high your voice.Know that the Lord is God. God’s love endureth forever.Make know God’s mighty works. Sing alleluia!

Let the church rejoice. Sing alleluia! Raise a joyful noise. Sing alleluia!Every heart and voice, sing alleluia!Congregation, lift your praises.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

Students: We are the voices of the future.

Adults: We are the keepers of the faith.

Students: We are the dream of things to come.

Adults: We are God’s instruments of grace.

All: Let us exalt the Lord forever. Let us work together. We must tell the world that God is love.

Students: We see the hope in each new dawning.

Adults: We wake and face a brand new day.

Students: We see the rising of the sun.

Adults: This is the day the Lord has made.

All: Let us rejoice with glad thanksgiving. Praise God with our living. Let us raise our voices now as one. Let us sing as one.

Let the church rejoice. Sing alleluia! Raise a joyful noise. Sing alleluia!Every heart and voice, sing alleluia!Congregation, lift your praises.Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

Praise Father, Son; and Holy Ghost.Let the church rejoice!Copyright © 2007 Malcolm Music (Shawnee Press) UBP

Sermon “The Voice” Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 404 NEED

“I Need Thee Every Hour”

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 Allan Aunspaugh (8:30)Byron and Toni Buffalo (11:00)

Offertory “Thine Is the Glory” arr. Kenneth GrinnellBrass Ensemble

+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 423 ACCLAMATIONS

“This is the Threefold Truth”

This is the three-fold truth on which our faith depends,and with this joyful cry worship begins and ends:Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again!Words and Music © 1980 Hope Music Publishing Company

+Postlude “This Joyful Eastertide” Jan Bender

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 All Video UBP #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30); Leslie Bunch (11:00)Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Cathy Baker

Brass EnsembleTrumpets: Cynthia Hartwell, Melissa Long, Cameron Hillman

Trombones: Don Long, Robert SimcoeTympani: Aaron Long

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 CONCERNSLIBERTY HOSPITAL

Carole Tanner

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNSEllie Kay Winchester, Mike and Debbie Lassiters’

granddaughter; surgery recovery

Sara Walton, life issuesRay Diamond, pending surgery

(These are the latest additions to our Second Baptist Church prayer list. To see a full prayer list please go to 2bcliberty.org/prayerlist)

GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHERWorship Leaders Today

Greg Greason has 20 years’ experience as a pastor in various settings in Missouri. He served as an Intern at 2BC while working on his MRE at Midwestern Seminary in the mid-80’s. Greg and Linda returned as members to 2BC in 2005.

Linda Greason is principal of Prairie Bell Elementary in the NKC School District. Linda previously served as chair of the Personnel Committee.

Milton Horne and Karen have been members at 2BC since 1986 when Milton took his position teaching Religion at William Jewell College. Milton has been a long standing Bible Study teacher on Sunday mornings here at 2BC. Additionally, Milton is an accomplished pianist and a member of the Piano Technicians Guild and keeps all of our 2BC pianos sounding beautiful.

Tyler Tankrsley has been at 2BC since 2009. He is the Associate Pastor of Students and Spiritual Formation. He and Jess are parents to 22-month old Henry and expect their second child in September. (Learn more about our ministry team at 2bcliberty.org/meetthestaff)

Ian Wooldridge is a fifth grader at Alexander Doniphan. He is the son of Amon and Kristin Wooldridge.

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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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