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At Second Baptist, we believe that growing spiritually is not something we do alone or just individually. We do it with others. We are a community of people who take our faith and our discipleship seriously. We want to help bring the reign of God to earth.

One of the ways you can know what opportunities are available is through the LOOP. We publish this each week and a broader, more expanded version each month. We also have an Equipping Ministry to help individuals know their gifts and interests and connect them to ministries that are a potential match. At any time, any of our pastoral staff welcome the opportunity to visit with you and help you find ways to serve. Keep the LOOP around to remind you of important dates and activities. Please keep our senior pastor Jason Edwards and his family in your prayers as he has been on sabbatical leave this summer. He will return mid-August. Blessings,Connie McNeill Associate Pastor for Discipleship & Equipping

Page 3End of Summer Picnic

Pages 4-5Churchwide | Sunday Morning Studies

Pages 6-7Churchwide Calendar

Pages 8Churchwide | Children’s Ministry

Page 9Students | Senior Adults

Page 10Opportunities to Serve

Page 11Opportunities to Donate

Page 12Wednesday Night Activities Begin Aug. 26!

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Menu:Pulled pork, hot dogs and veggie burgersprepared by Paul Twenter and Tom MendelBaked beans and Fritos, Chips, Mac and CheeseWater, Lemonade, Iced Tea

The Ice Cream Truck from Frosty Treats will be there if you’d like to purchase dessert.

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2BCin the loopKeeping You

Tuesday Me2 LunchesWe are down to our last couple Me2 lunches! Think of these lunches as a chance to get to know the 2BC staff better, a chance to meet other people from the 2BC congregation, and a chance to simply enjoy some yummy food around the area!

Aug. 4 | with Charles Smith | Hunan Garden

Aug. 11 | with Allan Aunspaugh | Godfather's

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2BC College Ministry Lunch & SwimAug. 2 | After 11:00 worship | O’Dell’s house, 1439 Woodbury, LibertyJoin us for a fun lunch and pool

party! All seniors who just graduated high school are invited as well. To help us plan lunch, please RSVP to: Alyssa at 509-7416, Anne at 510-3524 or the 2BC College Facebook page (called “Second Baptist College Students & Young Adults”).

Educators’ RebootAug. 30 | 5:00 p.m. | Social RoomWe’ll host an appreciation dinner and resource time to say thank you to those who are teaching Sunday School — children’s, 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.

Be a 'Royal' Blood DonorAugust 4 | 2:00-6:00 p.m. | Social RoomThe Community Blood Center will host a blood drive at 2BC, and each presenting donor will receive two tickets to a 2015 Kansas City Royals game!

Make an appointment at esavealifenow.org and enter Sponsor Code: secondbaptist.

Welcome Back, Pastor Jason and the Edwards Family!Pastor Jason and his family have been on sabbatical this summer, and they will be back in worship with us Aug. 16. His sabbatical is through this day. Pastor Jason’s first Sunday back in the pulpit will be Aug. 23.

It’s not too late for Flat Jason to have a last-minute summer adventure, so take him out and post your pictures with hashtag #flatjason!

Life Line Health Screening OfferedAug. 11 | by Appt. | Social RoomLife Line Community Healthcare will offer annual wellness consultations at 2BC for Medicare beneficiaries.

Pre-registration is required; please call 1-866-579-5069 to make an appointment (have your Medicare card handy). For more information, call the church office at 781-2824.

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What Do I Believe?Sundays starting Aug. 16 | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-West SideKnowing what we believe seems like it should be an easy, black-and-white process. However, we all eventually realize that it is far more nuanced and complicated than we originally thought. This class, led by Tyler Tankersley, will seek to wrestle with ten big questions in Christian faith. The goal of this class will not be to offer the answer to these questions, but instead to present multiple perspectives using scripture, tradition, and reason. We will explore together what we believe as we explore these ideas. Aug. 16: What is the Bible?Aug. 23: Is God in control?Aug. 30: Does God know everything?Sept. 6: How should we read Genesis 1-2?Sept. 13: What does the cross mean for us?Sept. 20: Who will be saved?Sept. 27: What does “communion” mean?Oct. 4: What does “baptism” mean?Oct. 11: What happens at the end of times?Oct. 18: What is hell?

Sacred Rhythms StudySundays starting Aug. 30 | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-West sideDavid 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 God’s transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Barton is a writer, spiritual director and pastoral staff member.

Come join us if you haven’t found a place to be part of Sunday morning yet. Small group Bible studies and spiritual formation groups are important to our being disciples of Jesus.

1988-1998 Youth Group ReunionIf you were in the 2BC youth group and graduated between 1988 to 1998-ish, we are looking for you!

Friday, Aug 7 at 7 p.m. : Gathering at Laura Oberkrom’s House 966 Wyckwood Drive, LibertyCome by for drinks, dessert and fun with friends! No need to bring anything, just stop in!

Saturday, Aug 8 in the morning: This is an opportunity for you to get catch up with specific individuals. Feel free to schedule breakfast/brunch with some of your closer individual friends, or you can join some of the former youth leaders at 10 a.m. for breakfast (location TBD).

Saturday Aug 8 at 1 p.m.: Pool Party at the O’Dell’s 1439 Woodbury Ln, LibertyHang out at the pool from 1 to 4 p.m. for fun in the sun! There will be food and drinks, so just bring your swimsuit, the kids (if you want) and be ready to have fun.

Saturday, Aug 8 at 6:30 p.m.: Dinner at 2BCJust like Wednesday night dinners back in the day, show up and there will be food, drink and fellowship! Bring the kids, and we’ll have a pizza dinner and fun for them in the Student Ministry Space. Please RSVP (see contacts below) for this event so we know how many kids and how much food to plan for.

Sunday, Aug 9 at 11 a.m.: Church at 2BCLet’s finish off the weekend with worship together at the church that brought us together. You are also welcome to attend the 8:30 service and Sunday School at 9:30. Mike Lassiter will be delivering the sermon, and Brooke (Blanton) Fischer and Steve Harris will be providing music.

Immediately following the 11 a.m. service, there will be a reception in the Social Room. This is an opportunity for church members to say hello and remember us back when we were young.

Information is being posted on the 2BC Facebook page, or you can contact Beth (Spicer) Dusin at dusinb@ksdr1.net or Steve Harris at uspharris@gmail.com.

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Sunday, Aug. 2 | Food Share Sunday Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room

Monday, Aug. 3 Masterpiece! Arts Camp | 9:00 a.m.-noon Senior Adult Coffee & Conversation | 10:00 a.m. | Social Room

Tuesday, Aug. 4 Masterpiece! Arts Camp | 9:00 a.m.-noon Me2 Lunch with Charles Smith | 11:45 a.m. | Hunan Garden, Liberty Blood Drive | 2:00-6:00 p.m. | Social Room

Wednesday, Aug. 5 Masterpiece! Arts Camp | 9:00 a.m.-noon Senior Adult Wednesday Nights Out | 5:00 p.m. | Pizza Ranch Student Caribou Hangout | 5:00 p.m. | Caribou Coffee @ Hyvee Gas

Thursday, Aug. 6 Masterpiece! Arts Camp | 9:00 a.m.-noon

Friday, Aug. 7 Masterpiece! Arts Camp | 9:00 a.m.-noon Youth Group Reunion Activities | 7:00 p.m. | Laura Oberkrom’s house (see pg. 5)

Saturday, Aug. 8 Youth Group Reunion Pool Party | 1 p.m. | O’Dell’s house (see pg. 5) Youth Group Reunion Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Social Room

Sunday, Aug. 9 Youth Group Reunion Reception | 12:00 p.m. | Social Room Stephen Ministry meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (room 312) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room Deacons Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Social Room

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Life Line Health screening | by appointment (see pg 6) Me2 Lunch with Allan Aunspaugh | 11:45 a.m. | Godfather’s Pizza

Wednesday, Aug. 12 Senior Adult Wednesday Nights Out | 5:00 p.m. | Ventana Gourmet Grill Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:00 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)

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Friday, Aug. 14 Children’s Choir Leader Workshop | 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Children’s Choir Leader Workshop | 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 | Promotion Sunday SERVE Coaches Meeting | 8:30 a.m. | Oak Room (room 301) What Do I Believe? Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-west Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room Church Council Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Room 505

Monday, Aug. 17 Senior Adult Coffee & Conversation | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Back to School Event for Moms | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Senior Adult Wednesday Nights Out | 5:00 p.m. | Conrad’s

Sunday, Aug. 23 What Do I Believe? Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-west YuMYuKs | 4:00 p.m. | Oak Room Stephen Ministry meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Library (room 312) Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:30 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room

Wednesday, Aug. 26 | Sanctuary Kickoff Second Servings Meal | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Second Sessions (Adults, Students & Children’s Groups) | 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:00 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501)

Sunday, Aug. 30 Sacred Rhythms Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-west What Do I Believe? Study | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room-west Educators’ Reboot | 5:00 p.m. | Social Room Student Choir Rehearsal | 5:30 p.m. | Choir Room (room 501) Student Innermission | 6:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room

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Support 2BC’s Team World Vision RunnersSeveral from our 2BC family are running the Kansas City Half or Full Marathon to raise money to provide clean water to villages in Africa through Team World Vision. We can’t all run, but we can support those who are! Only $50 provides clean water to a child for life!

Visit teamworldvision.org/team/secondbaptist to donate to any of the team members.

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

Thank you, Karri George!For the past four years, the coordinator for our extended session program has been Karri George. This position is one of those “behind the scenes” jobs that nobody knows about, but if it’s not carried out well, the whole church knows! Every Sunday, Karri has worked to make sure that our little ones from birth through pre-K are taken care of during the 11:00 worship hour. Her family has joined her, and many times we have seen John and the girls helping out in a room that wasn’t filled.

It’s time to pass on the baton, and I want to personally thank Karri for her sweet spirit and gracious attitude as she has called and emailed and had our preschoolers in her best interest. When you see her in the halls, hug her neck and thank her for a job well done!

The baton is being handed over to Becky Starnes and we are so thankful for her willingness to lead this ministry in the days ahead! Becky is employed with Liberty School District as a counselor and has been a member of Second since 1995.

For information on serving as part of Extended Session, please visit page 10.

— Children’s Pastor Gwen Phillips

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students

Student Summer Weekly ScheduleSunday Mornings9:45 a.m.: Bible Study in Student Min. Space11:00 a.m.: Worship in SanctuarySunday Nights6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Innermission in Student Min. Space (all ages). No dinner served.Wednesday Nights5:00pm-7:00pm: Coffee Talk with Charles at Caribou Coffee (all ages; at Hy-Vee gas)

Student Muck Night!August 9 | 6 p.m. Following a shortened Innermission time, we will have a muck night in the parking lot! For those unfamiliar with this, it's a time of fun activities that are intended to get everyone AMAP (As Messy As Possible) and have fun while doing it! On the menu will be games like Egg Toss, Condiment Twister, Ice Cream Sundae Elbows, Face (Cheese)ball, and Kiddie Pool Relays!

Make sure you wear clothes that can get mucky and bring a change of clothes and a towel for the ride home. Questions? Send them to Charles at csmith@2bcliberty.org.

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 you’d like some); the third Monday homemade treats are shared.

Monday, Aug. 3 | 10:00 a.m.Monday, Aug. 17 | 1:00 p.m.

Senior Adult Wednesday Nights OutWednesdays | 5:00 p.m. | Local restaurantsSenior adults are invited to gather on Wednesday nights this summer to enjoy local restaurants and each other’s company!

We like to let the restaurants know how many to expect each week, so we request reservations by Tuesday at noon each week. Contact Maggie in the church office to make your reservation: mhenderson@2bcliberty.org or 816-781-2824.

Anyone wanting/needing a ride, contact Carroll Makemsom at 816-781-1160 or cmmtcm@sbcglobal.net.

August 5 | Pizza Ranch, Liberty

August 12 | ROAD TRIP! Ventana Gourmet Grill at 117 West Broadway in Excelsior Springs. Transportation will be provided.

August 19 | Back to Conrad’s at 210 North 291 to end the summer!

Summer’s-Not-Quite-Over Pool PartyAugust 16 | 6-8 p.m. | The O'Dell’s (1439 Woodbury, Liberty)During normal Innermission time Sunday, we will be having a pool party for all students! We'll celebrate the end of a great summer by enjoying a fun pool experience and relaxing together one last time before the start of what is sure to be a fantastic new semester at school.

We will meet at the church and drive a church vehicle over to the O'Dell's house. We will have food there, but students can also feel free to bring more snacks if they would like. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes for the bus ride back. Any questions can be directed to Charles.

serveLove to Cook? Meal Teams Forming For Fall Wednesday Night MealsMeals and Activities Start Aug. 26We are looking for two teams of 5-7 people to be responsible for preparing one meal a month (four meals in the fall and four in the spring) for our Wednesday night Second Servings meals. If you would like to be a part of a team, we would be happy to help you find a place. The teams are responsible for setup, serving the meal, and some clean up afterwards. This year we will have a clean up team to assist each week.

Contact Mike Lassiter at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org or Maggie Henderson at mhenderson@2bcliberty.org.

Make a Great First Impression as Part of the Hospitality TeamSign up by Aug. 9Are you a warm, welcoming, outgoing person? Do you have a gift for meeting new people and making them feel at ease? If so, 2BC has a role just for you! Join the expanding Welcome Center Greeter Team. This group of individuals will help those guests visiting 2BC feel like they have found their church home. What a great help you can be!

If interested, please contact Maggie Henderson at mhenderson@2bcliberty.org to sign up by Aug. 9. Contact Greg Mees at gwmees@hotmail.com if you have questions.

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!

If you currently use the SignUpGenius.com website that sets up our volunteers, just go to that site and find 2 or 3 times when you are able to stay in the preschool during the worship service. If you are not already on the website, contact Becky Starnes at gstarnes@kc.rr.com to let her know of your willingness to volunteer. For more information about extended session, contact Gwen Phillips at gphillips@2bcliberty.org.

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Annual 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.

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Your Catalyst Send Initiative In Action — Donate Items for Trip to RomaniaBring items to the basket in the Welcome Center by Aug. 23Four members of 2BC — Martha Reppert, Harold Phillips and Lyndell and Roxann Brenton — will travel to Bucharest, Romania, on Aug. 28. Martha and Roxann will help Roma women learn the process and art of quilting. The focus will be on small projects (table runners, pot holders, tote bags, hot pads, etc.) that can be sold to supplement the Roma women’s household incomes, as poverty and unemployment is rampant. Harold and Lyndell will help get the community school ready for the upcoming academic year.

Many of the supplies needed to complete the quilting projects are unavailable there or are cost-prohibitive. Please consider donating the following items, all available in the sewing/quilting aisle at our local Wal-Mart. Most can also be found at JoAnn's Fabrics and/or Hobby Lobby. Monetary donations may also be made. If you have questions, contact Roxann at galofliberty@yahoo.com, on her home phone 816-781-4430 (home), 816-786-0862 (cell).

Donation Listcurved brass basting pins in packagesstraight pins in packages100% cotton fabric yardages (cute prints and solid colors). No scraps please.rotary cutters (looks like a pizza cutter)45 mm blades for rotary cuttersspools of neutral colored thread (off white, gray, beige, soft pastels)gallon-size ziploc bags to hold project packetsunbleached muslin fabricrulers - clear plastic quilting rulers

Prayers for safe travel and success at connecting with the Roma women are also coveted.Thanks for your consideration,The 2015 Romania Mission Team

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Second Baptist Church

is a Wednesday night oasis, a reset button on life. We start with a meal together cooked by one of our fantastic cooking teams, then there are sessions for adults, students and kids to connect with Christ’s refreshing presence.

Second ServingsMEAL & FELLOWSHIPWednesdays | 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Second Sessions6:30-7:15 p.m.Adult Groups | 1st Session: Aug. 26-Sept. 23Choose from:The Amazing Teen Brain with Sonya Richardson-ThomasSetting a Global Table | food and hospitality around the world and in our homesGolf with Drew KingeryBook of Philippians Bible Study with Central Seminary student Kimberly WhiteLeading in Worship with Allan Aunspaugh

Watch for more information on our Wednesday Night Kids, Students and Music Opportunities!

Sanctuary

connectWednesdays starting Aug. 26