Weekly News & Updates
January 23, 2026
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Every Member a Minister: Leading True to Yourself for the Good of All
Leadership doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.
Sometimes it’s loud—a clear voice in the room, naming direction, calling people forward.
Sometimes it’s soft—the person who notices what’s being left unsaid and creates space for others to speak.
Some leaders are organized, energized by plans and structure.
Others are disorganized in the best way—creative, adaptive, able to move when the moment shifts.
Some of us need time to process, to think our way into wise decisions.
Others can make a quick call, trusting instinct and experience.
All of these ways of showing up can be faithful.
All of them can be forms of leadership.
And all of them shape the communities we serve.
And because we have adopted the mission of every member a minister, we are all leading each time we are on our campus or with our church community.
In February we will be guided in this work by the Rev. Dr. Jon Singletary of Baylor University. Jon’s work has been cultured and curated to focus on leadership through the lens of the Enneagram. His work reminds us that leadership grounded in reflection, empathy, and responsibility can be transformative.
Through the Enneagram, we will discover that our skills and styles are not wrong. But that we can notice how we lead, why we lead that way, and what happens under pressure. It gives us language for our strengths, compassion for our limits, and curiosity about the people who lead differently than we do.
At the heart of every member a minister we see that leadership is not reserved for a few titles or temperaments. It lives in classrooms and implementation teams, conversations and crises, in those who speak first and those who listen deeply.
This workshop is an invitation to better self-awareness—not as an end in itself, but as a gift to the people we lead and the church we love. And we want everyone to participate.
So come curious.
Come honest.
Come exactly as you are.
Because the way you lead matters—and learning to lead with greater awareness is a gift worth giving yourself.
Click the image below to play a video message from Dr. Jon Singletary
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Holy Land Journey of Faith
May 5–16, 2026 | Led by Rev. Carrie Veal and Rev. Charles Johnson
For centuries, Christians have traveled to the Holy Land to walk where Jesus walked and experience the places of his life and ministry. Though the landscape has changed, the meaning has not. These journeys offer a deeper connection to scripture and to one another.
In May 2026, Second B will journey together on a twelve day pilgrimage to places such as the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden Tomb, Masada, and the Dead Sea. The trip will include time for worship, prayer, and reflection as we travel together.
Click the button for itinerary, cost, and registration details. For questions, contact the church office.
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Building Bridges: A Shared Worship Experience
Join us for an interfaith exchange between Congregation Shaareth Israel and Second Baptist Church as we worship together, learn from one another, and build community
Friday, February 6: Second B @ Congregation Shaareth Israel
Sunday, February 8: Congregation Shaareth Israel @ Second B
We hope you will join us for one or both gatherings as we deepen relationships and share this meaningful experience together.
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Game Night + Chili Cookoff
Friday, February 13 | 5:30p | Grand Hall
Join us for a multi-generational night of food, games, and prizes at Second B on Friday, February 13, in the Grand Hall. Dinner and festivities begin at 5:30p, and everyone is invited.
If you would like to compete in the chili cookoff, please sign up using the sheets that will be sent out in Sunday School folders this Sunday. Contestants should have their chili at the church by 4:50p so it can be judged. Cookoff judging begins at 5:00p.
Dinner will be served at 5:30p. The church will provide sides, drinks, bowls, and silverware. Trivia begins at 6:15p, followed by table games of your choice.
Whether you plan to cook, compete, or just come enjoy the food and fun, this is a great opportunity for all ages to gather, connect, and spend a relaxed Friday night together.
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Pastor Emeritus Service Honoring Pastor Charlie Johnson
Sunday, May 24 | Worship Hall
We have decided to postpone Rev. Charlie Johnson’s Pastor Emeritus celebration that had been scheduled for this Sunday, January 25, due to the unpredictable weather forecast.
In consultation with Charlie, we believe this is the best decision to ensure everyone’s safety.
We are closely monitoring the forecast and plan to make a decision about Sunday’s worship and activities by Friday at noon.
We will share updates as soon as they are available.
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Jen Hatmaker: Why It’s a Big Deal
that She is Coming
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | Worship Hall
Bringing Jen Hatmaker is a big deal—especially for women—because of the way she has helped shape a generation work through their faith in a way that is honest, brave, and deeply rooted in love.
For many women, Jen has been a trusted voice at moments when faith felt complicated, fragile, or costly. Through her bestselling books, widely read blog, and the For the Love podcast, she has given language to questions women were often told not to ask—and permission to keep showing up anyway. She writes and speaks with humor, clarity, and compassion about faith, marriage, motherhood, justice, grief, friendship, and change, always centering the dignity and worth of women.
Jen’s impact isn’t just about popularity—it’s about courage. She has modeled what it looks like to tell the truth, even when it comes at a personal cost. For countless women, that witness has been freeing. She has helped women trust their own voices, honor their lived experiences, and believe that faith can expand rather than shrink as we grow.
At a time when many women feel isolated or unsure whether their questions are welcome in faith spaces, Jen Hatmaker has consistently said: you belong here. Her work has opened doors for deeper conversations, stronger community, and a more spacious, resilient faith.
That’s why this matters. This is not just a guest speaker—it’s an opportunity to gather around a voice that has helped women feel seen, brave, and less alone.
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Wednesday Nights Return
5:15p Dinner | 6:00p Classes
Wednesday nights are underway at Second Baptist, and you are invited to join us.
Each week begins with a Fellowship Dinner at 5:15p, followed by classes and programming at 6:00p. These evenings offer a meaningful midweek rhythm of connection, learning, and shared conversation.
This spring, our Wednesday night focus is Who Is Shaping Our Now? Together, we are exploring the voices, forces, and questions influencing our lives and faith.
We would love to see you on Wednesday nights.
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Weekly Church Activities
Week of January 25 – January 31
Sunday, Jan 25
9:30a: Worship & Livestream
10:45a: Sunday School/Bible Study, Children’s & Youth Ministry
4:00p: Bells Gloria Rehearsal
6:00p: Second Chance Al-Anon
Monday, Jan 26
No Activities
Tuesday, Jan 27
6:30a: Tuesday Morning Prayer Group @ Chicken Run Cafe
11:00a: B & B Book Club Meeting
6:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong
Wednesday, Jan 28
10:00a: Beginners Bridge
2:00p: Senior Adult Fellowship
4:00p: Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:15p: Fellowship Dinner
6:00p: Who Is Shaping Our Now
6:00p: Youth Hangout
6:00p: Children’s Ministry
6:30p: Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00p: Second Voices Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Jan 29
6:45a: Jesus and Grits @ Chicken Run Cafe
Friday, Jan 30
No Activities
Saturday, Jan 31
No Activities
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Upcoming Events
Jan 30: Office Closed
Jan 30 – Feb 1: Adult Retreat 2026
Feb 2: Deacon Meeting @ 5:45PM
Feb 6: 2b @ Congregation Shaareth Israel
Feb 8: Congregation Shaareth Israel @ 2b
Feb 9: VLT Meeting @ 6PM
Feb 13: Game Night + Chili Cookoff
Feb 15: 2b Kids Teacher Training
Feb 18: Ash Wednesday
Feb 19: Lenten Lunches Begin
Mar 8: Spring Forward
Mar 9: VLT Meeting @ 6PM
Mar 11: Blood Drive @ 2b
Mar 16: Youth at the South Plains Food Bank
Mar 11-16: Spring Break
Mar 18: No Wednesday Night Activities
Mar 25: Church Conference @ 5:15PM
Mar 29: Palm Sunday
Mar 29: Eggstravaganza @ 3PM
Apr 2: Maundy Thursday Service @ 6PM
Apr 3: Good Friday
Apr 5: Easter Sunday
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2b Celebrations
Anniversaries
Jan 30: John & Cherie Hunter, Harvey & Cathy Morton
Birthdays
Jan 25: Bonnie MacLean
Jan 27: Margie Garza, Banks Dunn
Jan 28: Bobby Polk
Jan 31: Heather Galindo
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In Prayer For
Additions
None this week.
Ongoing Prayer List
Grif Henson, Joy Buchok, Jim Hare, Juanita Loyd, Betty Warren, DeAnn Britton, Shawn Chrisman, Roger Rohe
Please contact the church office for questions regarding the Prayer List.
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Parents, Stay Connected! Join Our Private Facebook Groups
We’ve created private Facebook groups just for parents of 2b Kids and 2b Youth! These groups are the best way to stay up to date with photos, reminders, event details, and all that’s happening in our ministries throughout the year.
Request to join and we’ll approve you quickly. Let’s stay connected as we support and walk alongside our kids in faith and community.
Click the buttons below, we’d love for you to join us:
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Serving Together at 2b
Volunteers make the life of 2b possible. Whether you like to welcome guests, teach children, support worship, or serve behind the scenes, there’s a place for you.
Get Involved: If you are interested in serving, or know someone who would make a valuable contribution, you can grab a volunteer form on the table inside the Worship Hall or visit secondb.org/volunteer. Completed forms may be returned to the church office. Questions can be directed to the church office or to Larry Landusky, Chair of Beloved Community, at 806-441-1048 or ljlandusky@gmail.com.
Your gifts matter. Your time matters. Together, we make 2b a welcoming and vibrant place of faith and community.
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