Weekly News & Updates
May 2, 2025
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Celebrating Our 2025 Graduates
As this school year draws to a close, we give thanks for the lives and leadership of our graduating seniors. Each one has grown in faith, character, and community, and we are honored to have walked alongside them in their journeys. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and send them forward with our love and prayers.
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Kylie Boyd
Daughter of Dan and Sharla Boyd. Kylie is graduating from Coronado High School, where she has been actively involved in volleyball, the athletic training team, and the cosmetology program. Her proudest accomplishment was being inducted into the National Honor Society. This fall, Kylie will attend Texas Tech University to major in psychology, inspired by her mother’s career in the field. Wreck 'em!
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Hannah Harvey
Daughter of Nathan and Kacee Harvey. Hannah is graduating from All Saints Episcopal School, where she has been active in National Honor Society, the Literary Society, and served as Captain of the Speech and Debate Team. She earned multiple TAPPS state titles in speech and was twice awarded the Virginia Wirth Speaker Award. Hannah also volunteered with the National Charity League and worked at Soda Shack. She will attend the College of William and Mary in Virginia to study law.
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Avery MacKenzie
Daughter of Morgan and Melanie MacKenzie. Avery is graduating from New Home High School. She has been involved in National Honor Society, Academic UIL, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Varsity Track. Avery also served as Director of Football Operations for the Varsity Football team and was team captain for Raider Xtreme dance. She will attend the University of Arkansas to major in Nursing, with plans to become a Nurse Anesthetist.
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Delaney Zalman
Daughter of Nathan and Jessica Zalman. Delaney is graduating from Lubbock-Cooper High School, where she has competed in FBLA events, advancing to the state level three times. A dedicated band member throughout high school, Delaney served as both uniform captain and drum major. She has been accepted to Texas Tech University, where she will major in criminology and audition for the Goin’ Band from Raiderland. Delaney writes, “Thank y’all for being my childhood church and always supporting me. Love you all and Wreck ‘em!”
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Jordan Zelante
Son of Concetto “Anthony” and Anna Marie Zelante. Jordan is graduating from Texas Connections Academy in Houston this June. He has been recognized for outstanding achievement in advanced sciences and mathematics. Jordan plans to take a short gap period before attending university to pursue a nursing degree with a focus on anesthesiology. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:18 — “The pain that you have been feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming.”
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Join us after worship this Sunday, May 4 for a churchwide potluck as we celebrate our graduating seniors. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite dish to share. The church will provide fried chicken, rolls, and drinks.
We’re incredibly proud of each graduate. If you’d like to bring a card with your congratulations and encouragement, we’d love for you to do so.
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2b Youth Summer Camp 2025: Gravitate
Cooks Canyon, Ruidoso, NM | July 14–17 | $200 per youth
This year’s theme, Gravitate, challenges us to consider what pulls our hearts: toward the world or toward God. Based on James 4:8, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you,” we’ll explore grace, desire, and the daily call to follow Jesus.
Sign up at secondb.org/youthcamp
Questions? Contact Josh McDonald.
Want to sponsor a youth for camp? Visit secondb.org/give and write “Youth Camp Sponsorship” in the comment section. Your support makes a lasting impact!
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Register for 2b Leaders Summer Camp Today!
We’re excited to announce 2b Leaders Summer Camp 2025, a unique, faith-based camp designed for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. This camp instills leadership skills, a heart for service, and plenty of fun along the way!
Camp Sessions:
Week 1: May 27 - May 30
Week 2: June 2 - June 6
Don't miss this opportunity to enroll your child in a camp that combines faith, leadership, and fun. Spaces are limited, so register now!
For more information and to register, visit 2bLeaders.org.
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Help Fight Childhood Hunger
We’re collecting donations now through the end of May to support the South Plains Food Bank’s Children’s Summer Feeding Program, and we need your help!
This initiative helps provide meals to children in our community who face food insecurity when school is out. All donations will go directly to SPFB to support their mission of building a stronger, healthier community. Drop off items in the designated bins near the church office. Let’s come together and make a difference!
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B&B Book Club: New Book Starting May 13
The B&B Book Club will begin reading Good Soil by Jeff Chu on Tuesday, May 13. Join us Tuesdays at 11:00 AM for thoughtful conversation and community. All are welcome!
Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand is Jeff Chu’s personal and often humorous account of leaving city life to join a Christian farming community in Michigan. With no experience, he and his husband learned as they went, growing not just crops but also faith, identity, and belonging. It is a story of doubt, transformation, and the unexpected places where grace takes root.
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Wednesday Night Class Update
The Challenge of Understanding John’s Gospel
Instructor: Bob Powell
Join us for a three-week class beginning Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Hope Classroom. Bob Powell will guide us through the unique perspective and theological depth of the Gospel of John, exploring the challenges and insights it offers for modern readers.
This class is open to all, whether you’ve studied John before or are encountering it with fresh eyes. Please sign up on the list outside the church office so Bob can prepare materials in advance.
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Fellowship Dinner
Join us on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:15p for our weekly Fellowship Dinner. It’s a great time to enjoy a delicious meal and connect with others in our church family.
The menu includes stacked chicken enchiladas, beef taco salad, Spanish rice, pinto beans, a nacho bar with chips and queso, and sopapillas for dessert. The kids' menu features familiar favorites, and children 12 and under eat free!
RSVP at secondb.org/wednesday or scan the QR code below. See you there!
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Weekly Church Activities
Week of May 3 – 10
Saturday, May 3
No Activities
Sunday, May 4
8:30a: Early Worship
9:30a: Sunday School
10:45a: Late Worship & Livestream
12:00p: Senior Sunday Potluck
4:00p: Bells Gloria Rehearsal
6:00p: Second Chance Al-Anon
Monday, May 5
6:30a: Jesus and Grits – Chicken Run Café
Tuesday, May 6
6:30a: Tuesday Morning Prayer Breakfast – Chicken Run Café
11:00a: B&B Book Club Meeting
6:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong
Wednesday, May 7
10:00a: Beginner’s Bridge
2:00p: Senior Adult Fellowship
3:45p: Emotional Distress Group
4:00p: Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:15p: Fellowship Meal
6:00p: Adult Classes
6:00p: Youth Hangout
6:00p: Children’s Choir Rehearsal
6:30p: Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00p: Second Voices Rehearsal
Thursday, May 8
No Activities
Friday, May 9
12:00p: Church Offices Close
Saturday, May 10
No Activities
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Upcoming Events
May 1: National Day of Prayer
May 11: Mother’s Day
May 4: Senior Sunday Potluck
May 27: Memorial Day
May 27-30: 2b Leaders - Week 1
June 2-6: 2b Leaders - Week 2
June 16: Father’s Day
July 4: Independence Day
July 14-17: Youth Camp
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2b Celebrations
Anniversaries
May 4: Kyle & Cyndy Laughlin
May 10: Tommy & Laura Boyd
Birthdays
May 2: Taylor Rieber
May 3: Judy Sims, Susan Boling
May 5: Bettie Wimberly
May 6: Peggy Meekins
May 8: Gloria Ashby, Ray Brown
May 9: Erica Spann
May 10: Kyle Laughlin
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In Prayer For:
Additions:
DeAnn Britton, Mark Hobgood
Ongoing:
Larry Payne, Laura Alwan, Melissa Marable, Joshua Freed, Lawrence Ramsey, Jordan Zelante & Family, Brandon Range
Please contact the church office for questions regarding the Prayer List
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Join our Ushering Team
Looking for a simple, meaningful way to serve at Second B? Our Sunday ushering teams help greet worshipers, hand out bulletins, assist with offerings, and create a welcoming atmosphere each week. It’s a small but powerful way to help people feel at home from the moment they walk through the doors.
No experience is needed, just a friendly face and a willingness to serve! If you’re interested in joining this ministry, contact Alan Lackey at alanloydlackey@gmail.com.
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Check Out the Thank You Board
Inside the church office, across from the receptionist desk, you’ll find our Thank You Board—a space dedicated to sharing notes and letters of gratitude from those who have been touched by the ministry and care of Second B. These messages offer a glimpse into the ways our church makes a difference in people’s lives, both near and far. We invite you to stop by, take a moment to read the kind words, and be encouraged by the impact our community continues to make.
If you have a note of thanks or a meaningful message you'd like to share, please contact Tracy Douthitt at tracy@secondb.org.
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Join Our Golf Cart Team
Be the first friendly face people see on Sunday mornings! Our golf cart team greets people as they arrive, offering rides and a warm welcome from the parking lot to the church doors. It’s a great way to extend hospitality, lend a helping hand, and connect with others before they even step inside.
We’ll show you everything you need to know, and you’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference each week.
If you’re interested in joining, contact Mike King at mike.king@verizon.net.
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