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SEPTEMBER

Page 3Churchwide Events

Pages 4-5Wednesday Night Sanctuary Churchwide Events | Sunday Morning Studies

Pages 6-7New Childrens Ministry Theme | Students | Senior Adults | College Ministry

Pages 8-9Calendar

Pages 10-11Pastor Jasons Sabbatical Reflection

Page 12Team World Vision

Page 13Opportunities to Serve

Pages 14-15Previews of October/November Events

Page 16Twelve Simple Words

SEPTEMBERTable of Contents

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Lets make this simple. When Jesus called his first disciples he did so with this simple invitation: follow me. Beyond that it gets complicated.

As they walked the path behind Him, the dust from His feet stirred up every

assumption they held about life and God. If they continued undeterred, following Jesus would change them. They would become like Him in this world, in their own unique way. They would become the people God created and redeemed them to be: people who were conformed to the image of Gods own Son.

Did you know that you were created and redeemed to be like Jesus? Did you know that God the creator has made a way for this through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit? Did you know that you have been called by Jesus to participate in this journey of transformation? You have. Its called discipleship.

In light of this, I think that each of us should take Jesus call to discipleship seriously. It should, perhaps, be our first priority. How do we do this? Well, its not always simple, but in an attempt to show and remind us of age-old spiritual resources, our worship services this Fall will be built around twelve simple words that symbolize twelve simple practices you can engage in to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ: Here, Thanks, O, Sorry, Help, Please, When, No, Why, Behold, Yes and

At least one of these words could be used by God to deeply enrich your life. Please join us for worship.

In Christ,Jason EdwardsSenior Pastor

P.S. I hope youll take a moment to read the reflections from my sabbatical on pages 10-12. Im grateful for the rich experience it was for me and my family.

3coming up at 2bc . . .

Educators RebootAug. 30 | 5 p.m. | Social RoomWell host an appreciation dinner and resource time to say thank you to those who are teaching Sunday School childrens, student and adult teachers. Anyone who considers his/her ministry generally or specifically in an area of education should plan to come.

RSVP to Maggie Henderson at 816-781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org by Aug. 26.

MENS BREAKFASTSept. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | Social RoomJoin us for fun, fellowship and our traditional good eats! Men of all ages are invited! Breakfast is always a tasty treat with plenty of orange juice and coffee to go around. Men of all ages are welcome.RSVP to Phil Posey: 781-1132 or 507-2575; poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net.

Coffee With the PastorSept. 13 | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (301)Join Pastor Jason Edwards and a few members of Second Baptist Church for an informal coffee at 9:45 a.m. in the Oak Room 301. Ask questions and chat about Second Baptist, how things work and anything you might want to know as you become more familiar with the faith family at Second.Contact Maggie Henderson at 781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org to sign up.

FOOD SHARE SUNDAY Sept. 6One 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, jelloregular and sugar free,puddingregular and sugar free, sugar,evaporated milk, brownie mix, cake mix,deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes. toothpaste, soapbar,body wash,dish soap, laundry soap.

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

2BCin the loopKeeping You

4Sanctuary 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 Christs 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 | $3 children age 4-12No cost for birth-3 year olds.$15/family maximum

Second Sessions Adult Groups | 6:30-7:15 p.m.Its not too late to join! (5 week sessions)The Amazing Teen Brain | Sonya Richardson-Thomas| Library | $25 per personFantastic insight for teachers, parents, coaches or anyone who works/lives with kids 11-25 years old (Yes, 25!)

Setting a Global Table | Tracy Zahnd | Social RoomSamples and recipes of food from around the world with a dash of hospitality.

Golf | Drew Kingery | Rm 308Instructional and informational time that will inevitably lead to some tee times being made together.

Philippians Bible Study | Central Seminary student Kimberly White | Rm 304-305

Leading in Worship | Allan Aunspaugh | Rm 303Help and encouragement with writing prayers and reading Scripture in public

Wednesday Nights at 2BC

Sept. 2 MenuChicken strips, green beans, rolls, cookies

MID-WEEK MUSIC To join, come to a rehearsal!Sanctuary Choir7:158:35 p.m. | Music Suite, Rm 501The Sanctuary Choir offers a focal point for many adults (ages 18+) to find a place of ministry.

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

Sanctuary Handbell Choir (Starts 9/9)6:15 p.m. | Music Suite, Rm 501. Handbell choirs lead in worship by playing preludes and offertories and accompanying the congregation and various choral groups.

MISSIONS (Pre-KFifth 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. And we have fun while we do it!

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

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Sacred Rhythms Study Starts TodaySundays starting Aug. 30 | 9:30 a.m. | Social RoomDavid Fulk will lead this study of Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton. This study takes us more deeply into understanding seven key spiritual disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life. Spiritual disciplines open us to Gods transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Barton is a writer, spiritual director and pastoral staff member.

Composer Weekend Sept. 13For the last 11 years, 2BC has hosted a Composer Weekend. This year we are doing something a little bit different. We have two wonderful composers based in Kansas City who will share a Wednesday night Sanctuary Choir rehearsal and both Sunday morning worship services with us. Here is the first: Sept. 13 | Donna Butler DouglasYou may know Donna as the writer of the music to our church hymn, O God Who Speaks, words by Gordon Kingsley, on the occasion of the churchs 150th anniversary. She is a nationally-recognized composer of choral music and spent 25 years as a Director of Music for various churches.

Junto Community Group for Single AdultsJunto is Spanish for together. Junto Community Group is an opportunity for single adults to get together to enjoy Kansas City area restaurants and entertainment offerings. Junto will choose a venue such as a Chiefs game, a Kauffman Center concert or an exhibit at the Nelson to enjoy together and then dine at a restaurant of their choosing. If you want to know more or think you would be interested in attending the initial meeting, contact Suzie Boggess at sgboggess@aol.com or Luda Teterina at ltet@icloud.com.

'What Do I Believe?' StudySundays | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-West SideThe class, taught by Tyler Tankersley and based on Boyd and Eddys Across the Spectrum, Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology. will study various viewpoints on relevant and real issues. The class will meet through Oct. 25.

If you havent found a Sunday morning Bible Study to join, these two featured classes are great entry points! Small group Bible studies and spiritual formation groups are important to our being disciples of Jesus.

Sept. 27-Oct. 25 | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (Rm 301)Connections is a five-week class 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 can best connect, but youll be able to examine your own giftedness and perhaps discover new opportunities for personal growth and ministry while at Second Baptist.Contact Maggie Henderson at 781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org to sign up.

Bear one anothers burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ

(Galatians 6:2, NRSV).

Stephen Ministry Focus ServiceSeptember 20 | 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship

Join us in both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. worship services as we celebrate 2BCs Stephen Ministry.

6WayGods

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

JOIN US!2BC kids 2015-16

WayGods

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

JOIN US!2BC kids 2015-16

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Weekly ScheduleSunday Mornings9:45 a.m.: Bible Study in Student Min. Space11:00 a.m.: Worship in SanctuarySunday Nights5:00 : Student Choir6:00 : Snack Supper6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: InnermissionWednesday Nights5:45pm - Second Servings Meal6:15pm-7:15pm - Formation (Grades 6-8)6:30pm-7:30pm - Watershed (Grades 9-12)

fall retreat

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Fall Semester Info Meeting Today!Aug. 30 | 5:00p | Student Ministry RoomWe will discuss our weekly schedule, detailing important times, locations, and descriptions. We'll also talk about upcoming events such as our Fall Retreat and our monthly community-building events this semester. There will also be a chance to sign up to volunteer with the ministry and for meal preparation.

senior adults

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 youd like some); the third Monday homemade treats are shared.

Monday, Sept. 7 | No Meeting : Labor DayMonday, Sept. 21 | 1:00 p.m.

COLLEGE MINISTRY GATHERINGSSUNDAYS9:45a | Bible Study in the Room 50511:00a | Worship in the Sanctuary

College students eat free at our Wednesday night Second Servings meal! (See page 3 for details.)Make a reservation by Monday at noon before the meal:*Visit 2bcliberty.org/sanctuary or*Contact Maggie Henderson at mhenderson@2bcliberty.org or 781-2824.

college ministry

night at skyzone

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WayGods

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

JOIN US!2BC kids 2015-16

WayGods

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

JOIN US!2BC kids 2015-16

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calendarchurch-wide

Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box below)

Sunday, Sept. 6 | Food Share Sunday Sacred Rhythms Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:00 p.m. | Music Suite (Rm 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room

Monday, Sept. 7 | Church Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, Sept. 9 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box below) Sanctuary Choir with Donna Douglas | 7:15 p.m. | Choir Room (Rm 501)

Friday, Sept. 11 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Social Room Student Fun Night | 6:00 p.m. | SkyZone

Saturday, Sept. 12 Mens Breakfast | 9:30 a.m. | Assembly Room (Rm 302)

Sunday, Sept. 13 Worship with Donna Douglas | 8:30 a.m./11:00 a.m. Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Childrens Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Sacred Rhythms Study | 9:30 a.m. | Rm 611 What Do I Believe Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room Coffee With the Pastor | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (Rm 301) 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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calendarchurch-wide SEPTEMBER

Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box at left

Sunday, Sept. 20 | Stephen Ministry Focus SERVE Coaches Meeting | 8:30 a.m. | Oak Room (Rm 301) Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Childrens Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Sacred Rhythms Study | 9:30 a.m. | Rm 611 What Do I Believe Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room Personnel Committee meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Rm 303 Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:00 p.m. | Music Suite (Rm. 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room Church Council Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Rm 505

Monday, Sept. 21 Senior Adult Coffee & Conversation | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room

Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box at left)

Friday/Saturday, Sept. 23/24 Fall Festival

Sunday, Sept. 27 Student Handbell Rehearsal | 8:45 a.m. | Music Suite Childrens Choir Rehearsal | 9:00 a.m. | Rm 402 Sacred Rhythms Study | 9:30 a.m. | Rm 611 What Do I Believe Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room Connections Class | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (Rm 301) 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, Sept. 30 | Sanctuary Regular Wednesday Night Sanctuary Activities (see box at left)

C.S Lewis once said that most of us dont need to be told new things, but rather, to be reminded of old truths. This has certainly been true in my own journey these past few months. As I shared last Sunday, I entered into sabbatical with the prayer that God would, in the words of David, restore to me the joy of Gods salvation. (Psalm 51:12) It is still difficult for me to distill all of the ways God began and continues to answer that prayer, but here are seven things I (re)discovered in pursuit of God and renewal.

1. I (re)discovered that sometimes you need to stop before you run out of gas. I believe the very first #flatjason photo included me standing on the side of the road next to an officer of the law. This happened not because Id neglected the speed limit, but because I had neglected to stop and refuel. You may remember that one of my sabbatical goals was marriage renewal. Not a good first move. As it turns out, when youre driving on a turnpike and you need fuel, you really should stop at the first station you see. Another may not come along for a while. This is, of course, a good metaphor for life. Truthfully, when sabbatical finally arrived, I was

running on fumes. This should not have been the case. I knew my needle was passing E but was sure I could push the current tank just a little bit further. Not good. We all do this. We all push our spiritual, emotional and physical engines to the brink of Gods design. We all need to be reminded from time to time that our tanks will not refill themselves. We all need to stop often (i.e. daily/weekly), and refuel.

2. I (re)discovered the power of living gratefully. At the end of those first two weeks in Colorado, Jackson asked if we could go back again every year, and Christy said it was the best family vacation wed ever taken. But it did not begin that way. Only an hour after Jackson went to sleep on our first night in South Fork, Colorado, I heard Christy scream. Shed gone to check on Jackson, and he was having a seizure, something hed never experienced before. Afterwards, he was temporarily paralyzed on his left side. As you might imagine, we were terrified. An ambulance ride, a CT scan, and an entire night of fluids later, we were grateful. Jackson was

okay, and our perspective on life and family had been thoroughly cleansed. We had fallen into the trap of allowing the struggles in our lives to cloud our vision of Gods blessings. No more. God used the trauma of those moments to bring forth clarity and thanksgiving. Within 48 hours of our departure from Liberty, we were more than determined to hold each other close, to cherish the moments ahead, to live gratefully. God set the table of our sabbatical and hopefully, the rest of our lives with gratitude. It opened us up to so much joy. And that made all the difference.

3. I (re)discovered savoring Scripture. When I fell in love with Jesus at 17 years of age, it was the prayerful reading of Scripture that most impacted me. The Bible has always been one of the most powerful tools God has used in my own spiritual path. However, as a pastor, I have sometimes neglected this rich resource not that I dont read the Bible regularly, but it can become more of a textbook or a work book (it is my job, after all). The personal risk here is great. One of the great gifts of sabbatical was that there was little need to read the Bible professionally, which prompted this wonderful (re)discovery. I lit my sabbatical candle in those early days and began to prayerfully meditate my way through the gospel of Luke, and as I did, I found that I wasnt alone. The Spirit of the living God was right there with me, enlivening the text and my own soul.

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4. I (re)discovered the power of seeking and savoring God. The Jesus Prayer has been an important resource in my relationship with God for quite some time. It is a Russian Orthodox prayer rooted in scripture that centers us in Gods presence with the words Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner. It is said repetitively, in rhythm with our breathing.During sabbatical I used this prayer throughout each day. I used it in the morning to greet the day and ready myself for time with God, throughout the day in an attempt to notice God in every inch of creation, and at the end of the day as a final act of daily consecration. This was my attempt to pray without ceasing. Doing this seemed to create greater openness and to raise my spiritual antennae. This fostered small moments during each day where I felt the subtle brush of Gods presence. This also seemed to wake me up to particularly sacred moments Ive sometimes missed. Ive been to thin places before geographical spots where previous pilgrims have experienced an extra measure of Gods presence. Often, Ive found these places underwhelming a product, no doubt, of my own readiness or lack thereof. But this summer was different. When praying at the graves of St. Peter and St. Paul, something distinct seemed to happen. Then later upon crossing the threshold of the Porziuncolo Chapel in Assisi, I experienced an overwhelming sense of Gods nearness. In these sacred places, I lingered, I savored, I cried, I sat in awe. Life should not be lived without moments like these. They should be sought, nurtured, and treasured. God is too loving and too near for anything less.

5. I (re)discovered my best friend. I weighed how to write the sentence above so that it didnt lend itself to misunderstandings about my relationship with Christy. However, as many of you know, Christy and I are living in a season of life when it is easy to forget the deep, sacred, original reasons we chose to be married. Our spouses can become first our co-parent, our co-worker, our co-conspirator and

partner on any number of lifes responsibilities. Most of these responsibilities are good gifts of God, but leaning on your spouse as a co-carrier of responsibilities more than a covenant partner in love can certainly take its toll on the relationship. This summer, Christy and I were granted a sacred gift that is often rare during this season of life: We spent two weeks together in Europe without our children, household chores, or any duties other than being with one another. For two weeks, we were simply companions simply Jason and Christy. Christy is my best friend. I always knew that, but making space to experience and cherish it is vitally important. After all, life is too short not to fully embrace one of Gods greatest gifts, the sacred friendship of marriage.

6. I re(discovered) the need for good preaching and gospel proclamation. In July, I enjoyed the privilege of being a fellow at Princeton Theological Seminarys Engle Institute of Preaching. This experience was rich. I was enriched by the fellowship of pastor colleagues and homiletics professors, as well as the challenge of thinking together about the craft of preaching. I expected to receive at least a few nuggets of wisdom that I might incorporate into my own preaching, and this certainly happened. I came away from that week with a renewed desire to preach well and some goals to nurture that.

However, these goals were not the most important thing I brought home with me. Again and again I listened as professors asserted the elevated importance of Gods word, the primacy of preaching in pastoral ministry and the transformative power of gospel proclamation.

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Our 2BC Team World Vision Kansas City participants are hard at work training for the Kansas City Half/Full Marathon on Oct. 17!

Team World Vision runners are raising money to provide access to clean water for individuals throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In its inaugural year, TWV Kansas City has already raised more than $60,000 and has more than 400 participants.

Only $50 provides water for a child for life! Would you considering partnering with one of our 2BC runners and donating to their cause? To donate to any of the runners or the 2BC team as a whole, visit teamworldvision.org/team/secondbaptist.

The 2BC team: Mike Lassiter, Rolland Yoakum, Michelle Prindle, Stephen Guinn, Allan Aunspaugh, Tony McBroom, Jacob Pfeiffer and Ian Langford.

This was a week of reorientation for me. How do we elevate the scriptures in our lives together? How does my weekly rhythm need to shift so that prayer and preaching are paramount? How might I do a better job shining a light on Gods good news each time we gather as Gods people? These are some of the questions Im continuing to unpack from my sabbatical suitcase.

7. I (re)discovered the value of being fully myself. The word fully is significant here. Its not that I spend a lot of time living as someone else. Its more that the pastoral life is one that is often lived in check. One of my mentors repeats a personal mantra about the activities of the pastoral life: This is what we do. He then sometimes follows it with the phrase Because this is who we are. To a great extent I agree with his words. However, they also point to a way of being that can be restrictive and even harmful. Carlyle Marney once said, before I am a pastor, I am a human being. I like this. It is so important for all of us to have spaces and places in life where we can rest, laugh, offer our humor and our opinions all of them without wondering whether we will fail to meet someones expectations of us and our particular function in their lives. Too honest? Perhaps. But perhaps this kind of transparency is more of what this world is actually looking and longing for. Perhaps while we are pastors, teachers, doctors, business leaders and parents, we should all always strive to fully be the human being that God has created and redeemed only us to be. Thank you so much for this gift of renewal and (re)discovery. The impact of it certainly cannot be distilled into seven points. Rather, it is one mark on a journey that has marked me deeply. What that means, I continue to discern in the days ahead.

With Gratitude,

Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor

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rebuilding together clay co. work daySaturday, Oct. 4 is the annual Rebuilding Together Clay County work day. Second Baptist will again join with other churches, organizations and businesses to help accomplish the work. All skill levels and abilities are welcome for this local one-day mission project.

Contact Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor mlassiter@2bcliberty.org or 816.781.2824 ext. 307 to sign-up and for more details.

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.

liberty Fall festival | September 23-24 2BC will again open our building as a hospitality area during the Liberty Fall Festival and will also supply drivers for a 2BC Courtesy Shuttle golf cart for those needing a ride to the festival or to their vehicle. Here are a few ways you can be involved:-Serve as a shuttle driver in two-hour slots Friday from 12:006:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.6 p.m.-Serve inside the building as a host/hostess, provide bathroom/baby changing table upkeep, or help at the coffee bar.

Contact Maggie Henderson in the office at 781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org to sign up. If you have questions, contact Mike Lassiter at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org.

Well fill the parking lot with car trunks full of goodies for families and children from 2BC and our community. Decorate your trunk and join us! There will also be opportunities to donate candy for the event.

October 31 | 5:307:00 p.m.

Composer Weekend with Mark Hayes Oct. 11 Mark 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.

Mark will spend a rehearsal with the Sanctuary Choir and be featured in both worship services on Oct. 11.

World Communion Service Oct. 4This year, 2BC will take part in a World Communion Service with our neighbor churches in the downtown area. The purpose of a the service is to renew a commitment to unity in the larger body of Christ and to enjoy fellowship and camraderie 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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annual church family thanksgiving meal Sunday, Nov. 15 | 5 p.m.

Gather 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 Watch for date and time information | 2BCs Tutt ChapelTimes 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 the 2BC Stephen Ministry.

All Saints Music ExperienceSunday, Nov. 1 | 6 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 Lencionis 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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