Weekly News & Updates
April 7, 2026
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Wondering and Wandering: Still Showing Up
Easter Sunday has come and gone. All the memes about the people who come to worship two times a year can be put back on the shelf until Christmas. Honestly, I despise them. After all, how does it make someone feel when they see those and think, Oh, that’s me…? Shouldn’t we instead say, It was so great to see you, and I hope to see you again soon? Remove the pressure.
I think that is one of the places we see Jesus in the ongoing resurrection accounts. Rather than holding expectations about how, when, or where everyone shows up, he goes to them. He meets them where and how they are. This is truly one of my favorite parts of the story of Jesus.
He keeps showing up.
Not once. Not in a grand, singular moment that settles everything.
But again. And again. And again.
Behind locked doors.
Along the road.
At the shoreline.
In the middle of ordinary moments.
Which makes me wonder…
How often are we looking for one big, undeniable experience, when God seems to prefer a pattern of steady presence?
The disciples did not move from confusion to clarity overnight. They moved from confusion to encounter, to confusion again, to encounter again.
And maybe that is the rhythm of faith.
Not certainty, but continued showing up, from God, and from us.
So this week, instead of asking,
Do I fully understand this?
Maybe we ask,
Where is Christ showing up…again?
In a conversation that meets us right where we are.
In a moment of courage we did not expect.
In a quiet sense that we are not alone.
Resurrection is not a one-time event to believe.
It is a presence to notice.
And sometimes, the holiest thing we can do is simply stay open long enough to see it again.
Peace,
Pastor Carrie
Senior Pastor | Second Baptist Church
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An Evening with Joseph Martin
Wednesday, April 15 | 6:00p | Grand Hall
Join us on Wednesday, April 15, for a special mini concert featuring Joseph Martin, one of today’s most respected and beloved church music composers. This meaningful evening of music and worship offers a unique opportunity to experience his work in an intimate setting here at Second B. We hope you’ll join us for this special time to pause midweek and be renewed through music that speaks to both heart and spirit.
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Combined Concert
Thursday, April 16 | 7:00p | Worship Hall
Second B will host a special concert on Thursday, April 16, featuring the Singing Men and Women of West Texas, Festival Choir, and Joseph Martin. This promises to be a powerful evening of worship and music, bringing together gifted voices from across our region for a memorable night in our church. We would love for you to be part of this special gathering. Come ready to listen, reflect, and be carried by the richness of shared voices and song.
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Joining Sunday at 2b
Sunday, April 12 | 9:30a | Worship Hall
This upcoming Sunday, April 12, is our next Joining Sunday. If you’ve been wondering whether Second B might be part of your story, this is an invitation to step forward—alongside others who are wondering and choosing, just like you. There is no rush here. After all, you can join at any time! We just want to offer a chance to feel less spotlighted and more in community. We’ll mark the moment together, welcoming you not as individuals on display, but as companions finding your way into a shared life.
There is no pressure to arrive fully certain. Joining a church is not about getting everything in order—it’s about paying attention to where God is already at work in you, and where you feel drawn to grow, to serve, and to belong. If you sense a quiet “yes” rising, here are a few simple ways to begin.
A short questionnaire to help us begin to know you: https://forms.gle/BsymcV4dXLYhWDDh9
(Please complete one per person joining.)
A new member card:
https://secondb.org/join/
(One for each household member.)
And if you’d rather take a little more time, ask questions, or simply sit with the decision, that’s more than okay. I would love to talk with you whenever you’re ready. It is a gift to receive new stories into this community—and I look forward to hearing yours.
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New Wednesday Night Series
Wednesday, April 8, 22, 29 | 5:15p Dinner | 6:00p Classes | Grand Hall
What if the sermon isn’t the end of the conversation—but the beginning?
Each week, we gather, we listen, we pray… and then we go. But if we’re honest, the scripture, the sermon, even the prayers don’t always settle neatly. Something lingers. A phrase stays with us. A question quietly follows us home. Something stirs—comfort, resistance, curiosity, even confusion.
And here’s the truth: no two people hear the same sermon in exactly the same way.
One person hears hope.
Another hears challenge.
Someone else hears a question they didn’t know they were carrying.
All of it matters.
This spring, we’re creating space for that holy noticing.
Tell Me More… Listening for What Lingers is a Wednesday night gathering where we come back to Sunday’s worship—not to analyze it or debate it, but to listen more deeply. Together, we’ll name what stayed with us, ask the questions that didn’t get answered, and gently wonder where God might be leading us next.
You don’t need to have the “right” insight or the perfect words. You don’t need to be a teacher or a theologian. You simply need to come with a willingness to notice… and to share.
Because sometimes the Spirit speaks not just in what was said—
but in what stays.
Come. Pull up a chair.
And tell us more.
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Last Chance: An Evening with
Jen Hatmaker Is This Thursday!
Thursday, April 9 | Worship Hall
Jen Hatmaker will be at Second B this Thursday for a special evening together. Doors open for Meet & Greet ticketholders at 5:15p through the west doors, closest to Chicago Ave. Doors open for all other ticket-holders at 6:30p for the 7 pm presentation.
If you haven’t already, take a moment to watch the video message below. It offers a great introduction to who Jen is and the kind of honest, thoughtful, and engaging night this will be. Jen brings a mix of humor, candor, and lived faith that connects with people across a wide range of experiences. Her voice is grounded, real, and refreshingly unpolished in all the best ways.
If you’ve been thinking about coming, now’s the time to grab your ticket! Tickets are available at the link below.
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Register Today: 2b Leaders Summer Camp
June 1–5, 2026
This faith-based week helps kids grow in leadership, serve others, build friendships, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. It is one of the most meaningful weeks of the summer for so many of our families. Spots are limited and camp fills each year. RSVP here: 2bLeaders.org
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Stephen Ministry Interest Meeting
Sunday, April 12 | 3:00p
Second Baptist’s Stephen Ministry is hosting an information meeting on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00p for adults interested in learning more about the ministry. Stephen Ministers are trained to walk one-on-one with individuals experiencing a crisis or difficult circumstances such as illness, grief, divorce, or other life events where a caring, confidential listener can provide support. Bring your questions as we gather for this important conversation.
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Weekly Church Activities
Week of April 8 – April 14, 2026
Wednesday, April 8
10:00a: Beginners Bridge – Room 130
10:30a: Low Vision Support Group
2:00p: Senior Adult Fellowship – Rm 130
4:00p: Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:15p: Fellowship Dinner
6:00p: All Age Activities
6:30p: Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00p: Second Voices Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 9
6:45a: Jesus and Grits at Chicken Run Cafe
5:15p: An Evening with Jen Hatmaker
Friday, April 10
No Activities
Saturday, April 11
No Activities
Sunday, April 12
9:30a: Worship
10:45a: Sunday Small Groups for All Ages
3:00p: Stephen Ministry Interest Meeting
3:30p: Beloved Community
4:00p: Bells Gloria Rehearsal
5:00p: Youth Choir
6:00p: Second Chance Al-Anon – Rm 134
Monday, April 13
6:30p: VLT Meeting
Tuesday, April 14
6:30a: Tuesday Morning Prayer Breakfast at Chicken Run Café
9:00a: Food Bank Distribution Day @ 2b
11:00a: B & B Book Club Meeting – Hope Classroom
12:15p: Missions Implementation Meeting
6:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong – Rm 130
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Upcoming Events
Apr 12: Joining Sunday
Apr 12: Beloved Community Meeting @ 3:30PM
Apr 13: VLT Meeting @ 6:30PM
Apr 15: Miniconcert featuring Joseph Martin @ 6PM
Apr 16: Concert featuring Singing Men and Women of West Texas, Festival Choir and Joseph Martin @ 7PM
May 24: Pastor Emeritus Service Honoring Rev. Charlie Johnson
June 1-5: 2b Leaders Summer Camp
June 15–18: Summer Fun Camp
June 23: Summer Nights at Main Event
July 13–17: Passport Camp for Youth
July 19–22: Passport Camp for 2b Kids
Aug 9: Summer Nights Back to School Bash
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