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Page 3World Communion Service

Page 4Churchwide Events

Page 5Wednesday Night Sanctuary

Page 6Churchwide Events | Linda Jones’ 10-Year Anniversary

Page 7Senior Adults | Students

Pages 8-9Calendar

Page 10Trunk Or Treat

Page 11Preview of November Events

Page 12Equipping Update

Page 13Opportunities to Serve

Pages 14-15CBF Heartland Leadership Update

Page 16Stephen Ministry

OCTOBERTable of Contents

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I love the fall. Screen doors become front doors. New splashes from nature’s paintbrush make it difficult to stay inside. Festivals and parades beckon us outward to Rockwellian places that feel like the past - places in our memory where time seemed slower, where

others seemed more like neighbors, and where rich, meaningful community was a blessing we could easily take for granted.

Do you remember a place like that? Is it past? Or are those holy seasons in our lives actually examples of the future breaking into the present? I think so. When we find ourselves reveling in the goodness of nature, beauty, friendship and community, we are reveling in some of our Creator’s most sacred gifts to us. In their most uncorrupted forms, these are places where our best past and our best future meet in the middle. And we feel it. It feels like peace. It feels like home.

The wind of God’s Spirit is blowing all around us. We can miss it in church as easily as anywhere else. Let’s not do that. Instead, this Fall, let us seek God wherever God may be found. On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, may we gather with the expectation that Jesus will fulfill His promise – that where two or more are gathered in His name, He is will be with us in a special way. And then, as we depart, may we go forth as persons on mission, ready to gather and receive God’s Spirit everywhere It may be found (i.e. everywhere), ready to point to it wherever it needs to be seen, and ready to work with it whenever opportunity finds us. In this way, we we’ll increasingly find ourselves becoming ambassadors of God’s grace and God’s peace - experiencing and offering spaces and places that simply and deeply feel like home.

As the leaves fall this year, may each of us also fall more and more in love with Jesus.

Jason EdwardsSenior Pastor

A Note From Pastor Jason

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World Communion Service Oct. 4

This year, 2BC will take part in a World Communion Service with our neighbor churches in the downtown area. The purpose of the service is to renew a commitment to unity in the larger body of Christ and to enjoy fellowship and camaraderie with brothers and sisters in Christ beyond our 2BC family.

As part of our 11:00 worship service that day, we will walk together to the space in front of the Justice Center downtown and celebrate Communion by intinction together with our friends from churches including St. Luke AME Church, First Presbyterian Church, Liberty Christian Church and more.

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Composer Weekend with Mark HayesChoir rehearsal Oct. 7 | Both services Oct. 11Mark is well known to 2BC through his choral, keyboard and orchestral music. His career in the music world began nearly 40 years ago, and he is an accomplished composer, arranger, concert pianist, conductor and clinician. Today Mark is internationally known and his music is performed all across the globe.Learn more about Mark at 2bcliberty.org/composerweekend.

coming up at 2bc . . .

Food Share Sunday Oct. 4Place in the bins inside each entranceOne 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:

Beans: green, baked, kidney, red, refried, chili, pork-n-beans; ramen noodles, sloppy joes, enchilada sauce, salsa, broth, rice sides, snack crackers, pineapple, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, tomato sauce/paste, jello and pudding—regular/sugar free, sugar, evaporated milk, brownie mix, cake mix, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, body wash, dish/laundry soap.

Collection baskets are placed inside all entrance doors to Second Baptist the first Sunday of each month.

2BCin the loopKeeping You

2BC Team World Vision: So Little Can Do So MuchThere are just a few weeks left to donate to support 2BC Team World Vision and to make a real change in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Africa whose lives have been put on hold by the crisis of a lack of clean water. To many of us, $50 may mean a family lunch out after church, or a trip to the store to “pick up a few things.” But what if it could mean more? Through Team World Vision’s comprehensive, complex and sustainable methods, $50 can bring clean water to a person for life. Could you donate $50? If not, what could you give?

Visit teamworldvision.org/team/secondbaptist to donate to an individual team member or to the team as a whole.

2BC’s Team:Allan AunspaughStephen GuinnIan LangfordMike LassiterTony McBroomJacob PfeifferMichelle PrindleRolland Yoakum

The Spirit-led Leader | Connie McNeillWe'll look at four leadership practices and soul principles. Designed with deacons, Stephen Ministers, Sunday School teachers, mission leaders and committee/team members in mind.

Know Your "Why" For Men Men, do you know your "why" that will drive you to live a radical life of faith? Learn from speakers Dan Meers (aka KC Wolf), Ed Lassiter, Jerry Cain and Tom Lankford.

The Worst People in the Bible | Thomas HowellFrom the age of four, everyone heard about heroes of the Bible whose examples we are to admire and follow. But what can we learn about and from the worst people in the Bible? This study explores both well known and little known figures and participants, and you will eventually have the opportunity to rate the top ten.

Death and Disposition | Steve SmithIt is never too early to talk about death, dying and what this means to you. We will have open, honest discussions about all aspects of dying, including preparing for our deaths and even planning our obituaries and memorial services.

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Sanctuary is a Wednesday night oasis, a reset button on life. We start with a meal together, then there are sessions for adults, students, kids and music groups to connect with Christ’s refreshing presence.

Never tried Wednesday nights? It's a great time to jump in with our new set of sessions!

Second Servings MEAL & FELLOWSHIP | 5:45-6:30 p.m.We request reservations for each week by Mondays at noon. To sign up, call the church office, or visit 2bcliberty.org/sanctuary.

Meal Cost$5: adults | Age 4-12 : $3 | Birth-3: Free$15/family maximum

Wednesday Nights at 2BC

MID-WEEK MUSIC To join, come to a rehearsal!Sanctuary Choir (Adults 18+)7:15–8:35 p.m. | Music Suite, Rm 501

Beginning Handbells: Grades 4-5 6-6:30 p.m. | Rm 502 | Led by Allan Aunspaugh

Sanctuary Handbell Choir6:15 p.m. | Music Suite, Rm 501.

MISSIONS (Pre-K–Fifth Grade): 6:30-7:15 p.m. Missions education includes the active care for others and Jesus’ example of humbly serving those around us. The kids engage in hands-on activities, learn about the Biblical foundation for missions, and enjoy fellowship with one another.Mission Friends | Pre-K/Kind. | Rm 407Girls in Action (GAs) | Gr. 1-5 Girls | Rm 413Boys in Action (BAs) | Gr. 1-5 Boys | Rm 404

StudentsFormation (Grades 6-8) 6:15-7:15p | Student Ministry RoomWe focus on the growth and development of our whole selves by intentionally engaging our faith life, interacting with other and integrating key spiritual practices.

Watershed (Grades 9-12) 6:30-7:30p | Missionary House (429 Wilson St.)At Watershed,we’ll discuss, challenge, and consider what a Christ-centered life feels like, looks like, and how it manifests in our daily lives.

New Set of Second Sessions Starts Oct. 7 Adult Groups | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | 4-week sessionsVisit 2bcliberty.org/sanctuary for more info.

Staying F.I.T. (Fun, Interesting and at the Top of your game) | Sonya Richardson-ThomasWe will explore how to resolve conflict in a healthy manner, how to reach for emotional well-being, essential ingredients to reach F.I.T. and vital information to keep families strong and resilient.

Sticky Faith | Jacque StoufferThis session will equip parents with insights and ideas for nurturing long-term faith in children/young people.

GaP Week Sept. 30 : 6:30-7:15 p.m.We’ll meet all together for a discussion of “whole-life faith.” What does it mean, and why is it important to us?

Women on MissionTuesday, Oct. 6 | 9:30 a.m. | Assembly Room (302) All 2BC women with a heart for missions are invited to attend the next meeting of Women on Mission. The program is as follows:

9:30 a.m. Roxanne Brenton, Romania10:30 a.m. Refreshments11:00 a.m. Todd and Pam Price, Bible translators

Mission Project: Baptist Home Chillicothe

Linda Jones: 10 years serving 2BCA note of congratulations from Larry Gregory, 2BC Property Manager:

“A little over 10 years ago, Linda Jones came to the church office as a volunteer. She helped out until an opportunity opened to be hired on full time as the Ministry Assistant. Then, in 2007, she moved to the Church Administrator position she holds today, and what a great day that was for our church. As a

part of our Ministry Team, she has been a very valuable asset. Linda is ready for whoever needs her assistance. She takes care of many details that no one typically sees, not to mention making sure the payroll is made and the bills are paid. After a lengthy process and a lot of hard work and study, Linda achieved her certification in Church Administration this summer. Tell her congratulations on achieving this next time you see her.

As the Property Manager, I work directly with Linda in caring for our church property, and she is key to the process. She played a major role in the church renovation and just generally cares about our church. I really can’t emphasize enough how important Linda is to the day-to-day operational activity of Second Baptist Church.

Please join me in congratulating her on a great 10 years of service.”

churchwide

Featured Sunday Morning Study: Grief Oct. 4-25 | 9:45 a.m. | Social RoomIn this class led by Chaplain Steve Smith, we will use a support group model to explore one’s own grief or to be better equipped to help someonewho is grieving. For healthy human beings, there is no escaping the experience of grief. This would be a wonderful opportunity to bring a friend from outside the church who could benefit from this small group. No RSVP is necessary.

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Senior Adult Coffee & Conversation Social RoomOur 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. 5 | 10:00 a.m.Monday, Oct. 19 | 1:00 p.m.

Student Fun Night at Liberty Corn MazeFriday, Oct. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Meet at 2BC, drive to mazeAny interested student in 6th-12th grade is invited to test their navigational abilities at the Liberty Corn Maze! We will meet at the church at 6:00 p.m. and return by 9:00 p.m. If we have more than 20 students go, the cost is only $8. This is a great event to bring friends to (and jump out and scare in the maze)! Sign up at 2bcliberty.org/studentfun, and you can download the required 2BC medical form there as well.

Fall Retreat at Miracle Hills RanchOct. 16-18 Miracle Hills Ranch, Bethany, MO This retreat is a chance for students 6th-12th grade to get away from the stress and busyness of everyday life and focus on things like relaxing in beautiful surroundings, enjoying the wonderful fall weather, making new friends, hanging out around a campfire, playing fun games, and discovering more about ourselves while growing in our faith.

The retreat will be Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18. We will meet at 2BC the evening of Oct. 16 and return in the afternoon on Oct.18. We will not have Snack Supper or Innermission that Sunday evening. The cost is $75, which will include all meals, lodging, and transportation expenses. Sign up at 2bcliberty.org/fallretreat!

Rebuilding Together Clay County Service ProjectSaturday, Oct. 3 | Meet at 2BC at 9 a.m.; Drive to SiteStudents have a service opportunity as part of the Rebuilding Together Clay County annual work day. This is an organization that 2BC has had a relationship with for several years. The project home that has been chosen has quite a few tasks that students would be great for, including a great deal of yard work and clean up.

We will meet at the church at 9 a.m. and finish at some point in the morning or early afternoon. If you have a heart for service and are interested in helping others, contact Charles Smith at 816-781-2824 or csmith@2bcliberty.org

Church Conference Meeting/LunchSunday, Oct. 25 | noon | Social RoomYou have a great opportunity to learn more about the important work 2BC is doing when you attend our next quarterly Church Conference meeting. Lunch will be provided, and church members will have a chance to approve the Leadership Development committee members, hear a Catalyst 2.0 mid-point update, and catch up on other church business. No RSVP is needed; a $5 donation will be accepted for lunch.

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calendarchurch-wide

Thursday, Oct. 1 Hands On 2.0 Community Group | 6:45 p.m. | Welcome Center

Saturday, Oct. 3 Rebuilding Together Clay County Work Day | General church 7:30 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church / Students 9 a.m. at 2BC

Sunday, Oct. 4 | World Communion Sunday / Food Share Sunday Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Grief Study / What Do I Believe Study | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:00 p.m. | Music Suite (Rm. 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room

Tuesday, Oct. 6 Women on Mission | 9:30 a.m. | Assembly Room

Wednesday, Oct. 7 | Sanctuary *new sessions begin* Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box below) Sanctuary Choir with Mark Hayes | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (Rm 501)

Friday, Oct. 9 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Social Room Student Fun Night | 6:00 p.m. | Meet at 2BC; Liberty Corn Maze

Sunday, Oct. 11 | Mark Hayes in Services Worship with Mark Hayes | 8:30 a.m./11:00 a.m. Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Grief Study / What Do I Believe Study | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room Stephen Ministry meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (Rm 312) Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:00 p.m. | Music Suite (Rm 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room Deacons Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Social Room

Second Servings Food & Fellowship | 5:45 p.m. | Social RoomBeginning Handbells (Grades 4-5) | 6:00 p.m. | Rm 502Student Formation (Grades 6-8) | 6:15 p.m. | Student Area Sanctuary Handbells Rehearsal | 6:15 p.m. (Starts Sept. 9)Second Sessions (Adults) | 6:30 p.m.Missions Groups (Pre-K-Grade 5) | 6:30 p.m.Student Watershed (Grades 9-12) | 6:30 p.m. | Missionary House (429 Wilson)Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (Rm 501)

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Wednesday, Oct. 14 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box at left)

Friday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 18 Student Fall Retreat | Miracle Hills Ranch | Bethany, Mo.

Sunday, Oct. 18 Coffee Break for Children’s Leaders | 8:30 a.m. | Social Room Team SERVE Coaches meeting | 8:30 a.m. | Oak Room (Rm 301) Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Grief Study / What Do I Believe Study | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room Personnel Committee meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Rm 303 Stephen Ministry Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (Rm 312) Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:00 p.m. | Music Suite (Rm 501) Church Council Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Rm 505

Monday, Oct. 19 Senior Adult Coffee & Conversation | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room

Wednesday, Oct. 21 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box at left)

Sunday, Oct. 25 Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Grief Study / What Do I Believe Study | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room Quarterly Church Conference | noon | Social Room Stephen Ministry Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (Rm 312) Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:00 p.m. | Music Suite (Rm 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room

Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box at left)

Saturday, Oct. 31 Trunk ‘R Treat | 5:30 p.m. | 2BC Parking Lot

Second Baptist Church

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

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annual church family thanksgiving meal Sunday, Nov. 15 | 5 p.m. | Heritage Hall, LibertyGather as a church family for a meal, celebrate together and express our thanks to God for the community and relationship we share with each other as we walk with Christ in our world.

Annual service of hope Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. Times of grief, illness, crisis and life transitions are realities to us all. Dealing with those in our daily lives can be trying and especially difficult during the holiday season. The Service of Hope is a worship service for people whose personal loss, illness, or struggles with grief or loneliness make the holiday season a challenge. The Service of Hope is a ministry of 2BC’s Stephen Ministry.

All Saints Music ExperienceSunday, Nov. 1 | 4 p.m.The Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra will present “Requiem for the Living” by Dan Forrest. This wonderfully beautiful work will be a significant event for our church and community, especially for those with a spiritual or emotional need or difficult life situations.

The Advantage Panel DiscussionWednesday, Nov. 11 | 6:30 p.m.Come to Wednesday evening Nov. 11 for the panel discussion of Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage. His expertise in writing for organizations can be easily translated in helps for a church. Several of our groups and leaders are currently reading this book and will lead the forum that evening. A key focus is on the health of organizations.

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For more information, please contact:

Kim Halfhill2BC Volunteer Director of Equippingkhalfhill@2bcliberty.org

God’s purpose is a theme which is abundant throughout scripture. While searching for some of the ways the word “purpose” is used throughout the Bible, I could only giggle when I stumbled across Proverbs 19:21. The vast truth in these simple words struck me. Pardon the cliché, but it sure is easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees!

Team SERVE has spent the last several months discussing, developing, and debating the best ways to foster a culture of equipping at 2BC. In September, the Team SERVE leadership spent several hours clarifying our purpose and our mission: “helping you find your place to serve using your God-given gifts.” To guide us in fulfilling this mission, we will focus on three goals:

• Building excitement to increase engagement

• Implementing a spiritual gifts assessment process and capturing the results in a searchable database

• Matching people to specific needs and service opportunities within the church that results.

purpose | [pur-puh s] |: (n)The reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.

We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.Proverbs 19:21 (MSG)

As we forge ahead with our goals and plans, our prayer is to remain focused on God’s purpose.

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Serve During Extended SessionExtended session is the time when loving childcare providers care for our youngest 2BC members during the 11:00 a.m. service. Ideally, extended session is a service that youth and adults can sign up for two or three times a year. If every parent of a preschooler will take his/her turn, we can make that possible!

For more information about extended session, or to sign up to serve, contact Gwen Phillips at gphillips@2bcliberty.org.

Student Fall Semester Meal Providers NeededEach Sunday, we like to provide a light breakfast and "snack supper" for the students at church, and we'd like to invite anyone in our church family to help! We have two spots to fill for each meal each week, so everyone will have a partner to team up with for each meal.

As we are preparing meals, we do need to be conscious of food allergies. We avoid using nuts of any kind in our food preparation and we try to provide some alternative options (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.) when possible.

To sign up to provide Sunday breakfast or Sunday night snack supper, contact Charles Smith at csmith@2bcliberty.org or 781-2824.

Trunk or Treat Oct. 31There are two ways you can serve at our annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 31:

DECORATE YOUR TRUNKWe need to fill our parking lots with decorated trunks children can visit to get candy! Our 2BC family has always had fun with this one. If you’d like to take part, let Maggie Henderson know at 816-781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org.

DONATE CANDYWe’ll need lots of individually-wrapped candy to give out the night of the event. Bring candy and leave it at the office front desk.

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The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Heartland has named Jeff Langford as the new coordinator of CBF Heartland effective January 2016. Langford, who currently serves as the associate

coordinator for Heartland, was unanimously elected at the September 19 meeting of the organization's Coordinating Council. Harold Phillips, who has served as CBF Heartland's coordinator for the past 20 years, will remain with CBF Heartland and assume the role of Church Benefits Advocate, helping CBF-partner churches engage in best practices for sabbaticals, retirement and congregational health.

Jeff Langford (second from left) with Michael Olmsted, Nancy Thompson and Harold Phillips.A native of Clinton, Mo., Langford is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri and Purdue University and has been associate coordinator for CBF Heartland for 10 years. He and his wife, Sara, were married in 1991 and have three children. Langford is a lay leader at Second Baptist Church in Liberty, where he serves as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. "I couldn't be more excited to serve CBF Heartland in this new role," Langford said. "As churches, organizations and followers of Christ, we are faced with incredible opportunities to partner in renewing God's world. I am humbled and grateful to be a part of CBF Heartland's vibrant and vital work in inspiring leaders, transformative missions and engaging communities." CBF Heartland Coordinating Council Moderator Nancy Thompson noted that CBF Heartland was fortunate to already have on staff someone with the leadership skills necessary to follow Phillips as coordinator. "Jeff has the qualities of the Council was seeking to continue engaging churches and individuals in CBF Heartland's varied ministries," Thompson said. "He will make the task of transitioning to new leadership easy, and with Harold's presence and involvement in CBF Heartland for the foreseeable future, the work of our ministry partners will continue uninterrupted."

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Executive Coordinator Suzii Paynter praised CBF Heartland's choice in the selection of Langford. "I am thrilled that Jeff has been called to fill this position," Paynter said. "He has been a faithful partner in ministry and mission in CBF Heartland churches for many years. Jeff is well known across the states ad regions of CBF as a demonstrated leader and creative partner in broader CBF life. We are excited to see the work that he does to grow the region and continue to partner with CBF Global in meaningful ways. We pray for a smooth transition of leadership as Harold Phillips passes this torch, and we know that his leadership will continue to be present in the Heartland." Phillips welcomed Langford's leadership as he moves into a new role himself.

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"Jeff has brought tremendous professional and people skills to the organization," Phillips said. "He is extraordinarily prepared to provide leadership to CBF Heartland as we move forward. Jeff 's ability to nurture and encourage has been shaped by a recognition of the needs of churches to be their best. He brought tremendous professional and people skills to what was then CBF of

Missouri. He is keenly prepared to provide leadership for CBF Heartland." After 20 years in his position with CBF Heartland, Phillips added that the "best part" of his role as Church Benefits Advocate will be the ability to continue relating to pastors and laity in the Heartland. "We have made significant strides in creating a Young Baptist Ecosystem with Camp Connect, working with Passport Camps, Student. Go (CBF's student missions initiative), Student.Church (CBF's congregational internship program) and college ministry leaders," Phillips said. "The Roma Road Partnership in Slovakia and Romania continues to flourish even as we embark on an exciting new partnership with CBF field personnel Jenny Jenkins and her work in Haiti."

"The process leading to a new coordinator began with a suggestion from Harold Phillips at the beginning of this year," said CBF Heartland Past Moderator Michael Olmsted. "We have been blessed and have grown in ministry through Harold's capable leadership these past 20 years, and we anticipate a bright future as we build on a noteworthy past and discover new opportunities to be the presence of Christ in these challenging days."

About CBF Heartland CBF Heartland is a community of Baptist Christians and churches who share a passion for the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and a commitment to Baptist principles of faith and practice. Their mission is to serve Christians and churches as they discover and fulfill their God-given purpose.

Jeff Langford (second from left) with Michael Olmsted, Nancy Thompson and Harold Phillips.

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2BC STEPHEN MINISTERS ARE THE ”AFTER” PEOPLE. . . after the phone call you hoped you’d never get.. . . after the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life.. . . after the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you.. . . after the doctor says, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing more we can do.”. . . after the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away—and the house suddenly seems empty.. . . after the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on and your loved one is led away.. . . after the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you dreamed possible.. . . after you find a pink slip with your final paycheck.. . . after your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.

Stephen Ministers are 2BC members ready to come alongside you and provide comfort and support for as long “after” as needed.

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Contact Mike Lassiter at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org or Carol Kingery at ckingery@kc.rr.com to be matched with a Stephen Minister.