Weekly News & Updates

Jen Hatmaker Coming Thursday, April 9

We are thrilled to welcome Jen Hatmaker to our campus. Jen has been a steady and meaningful voice for many women over the last twenty years, and her heart for people is unmistakable. Learn more about her, explore her new book, and get your tickets so you can hear her for yourself.

An email will be sent to the congregation on Monday, 12/1, with the ticket link once it goes live.

Jen Hatmaker is a bestselling author, beloved podcaster, dynamic speaker, educator, activist, and mother of five, equal parts powerhouse and heart on her sleeve.

Across her 15 books, including five New York Times bestsellers, Jen has become a trusted guide for millions of women navigating life, faith, and reinvention. Whether she’s teaching transformative courses, hosting her lively book club, or leading conversations with thought leaders on her award winning For the Love podcast, she brings humor, grit, and a relentless commitment to authenticity.

Her core belief is simple, when women walk in freedom and agency, they change everything. Fully alive, fully themselves, women become one of the world’s greatest gifts.

Her most personal work yet, AWAKE: A Memoir, released September 23, 2025. Told in raw, real time vignettes, it captures her journey through disruption, reinvention, and the surprising liberation of beginning again.

A few other things you should know about Jen, she still uses a paper calendar and her original AOL email. She loves cooking from scratch, but will still inhale a Totino’s pizza without apology. She has a soft spot for 90s country, prefers her concerts seated, and is happily empty nesting in a creaky 1908 farmhouse that was once full of teenagers. Her first favorite book was The Secret Garden. And she takes her coffee with Almond Joy creamer and has no plans to change.

https://jenhatmaker.com/

Join us for Advent at Second B

This Advent, we join together under the theme "From Generation to Generation…God Dwells With Us." a reminder that God’s love and faithfulness weave through time, connecting our stories to those who came before and those yet to come. Like Mary, who proclaimed that God’s mercy is “from generation to generation,” we, too, are called to carry this good news forward. Each week invites us to see how God continues to work in and through us, shaping our world with hope, peace, joy, and love.

Sunday, Nov 30 – Advent 1 (Hope)

9:30a: Worship

Sunday, Dec 7 – Advent 2 (Peace)

9:30a: Worship

International Carol Suites with Second Voices and Orchestra

2–6p: Pastor Carrie’s Open House

Sunday, Dec 14 – Advent 3 (Joy)

9:30a: Worship

4:00p: Tidings of Joy: All Church Christmas Caroling

5:30p: Breakfast for Supper with Santa in the Grand Hall

Tuesday, Dec 16

7:00p: Lubbock Concert Bells

Sunday, Dec 21 – Advent 4 (Love)

9:30a: Worship

4:00p: Service of Hope

Wednesday, Dec 24 – Christmas Eve

5:00p: Christmas Eve Service with carols, candles, and communion

Sunday, Dec 28

9:00a: Brunch

9:30a: Worship in the Grand Hall

Through every song, gathering, and shared moment, may we remember that the Christmas story is still being written in and through us. God’s love endures, from generation to generation.

Pastor Carrie’s Holiday Open House

Sunday, December 7, 2–6 PM | 5414 90th St., Lubbock, TX 79424



Some of my earliest memories are of church friends gathered in our home. It was as natural to see our senior pastor as it was our closest friends. When I entered ministry, I carried that same tradition—hosting parent socials, Sunday School parties, Bible studies, and girls’ nights.

I hope you’ll stop by for my Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7, from 2–6 PM. Come enjoy some sweet treats, meet new friends, and celebrate the season together. No RSVP required.

Peace,

Carrie

Tidings of Joy: All Church Christmas Caroling

Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 pm | Meet in the Worship Hall

Bundle up and join us for Tidings of Joy, our annual all-church Christmas caroling event. We’ll gather in the Worship Hall before heading out to share songs of hope, joy, and love with members of our community. It’s one of the most heartwarming traditions of the season, open to all ages and voices!

After caroling, return to the church for Breakfast for Supper with Santa in the Grand Hall at 5:30 PM. Enjoy pancakes, bacon, and plenty of Christmas cheer while little ones visit with Santa and take photos.

Come sing, celebrate, and share the joy of Christmas together at Second B.

Wandering & Wondering

November 28, 2025

A few weeks ago I was chatting with a long-time Second Baptist member about my sermon writing process. It was the first time I had spelled it out so clearly. They suggested I share it with you. At first I thought no one would be interested, but the more I sat with it, the more I wondered, “well, maybe you are.”

So beginning with Advent 1, I’ll share the text and title for each Sunday, inviting you to read and pray alongside me as we prepare to worship together.

Here is my process:

Each week I follow the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, Divine Reading.

I start by reading the scripture in a few different translations and writing down any words or phrases that stand out. I read again and note the questions that come up, the things I want to study. Then I read once more and pay attention to how the scripture affects me, what it stirs up.

After that I read three commentaries, sometimes four if I need more context or clarity. Along the way I’m taking notes, jotting ideas, and writing down questions. So many questions.

Then I sit and let everything marinate, usually on Wednesday, after the earlier steps on Monday and Tuesday. By Thursday, I start pulling it all together.

Through all of this, I’m seeing you, praying for you, and remembering our life together.

So I invite you to join me each week in reading and praying the text we’ll explore in worship. I invite you to wonder with me, to stay curious about what God is doing and saying in the scriptures. We may be surprised by it all.

Advent One: Hope

Scripture: Matthew 1:1–17

Missions Night, December 3

Join us as several of our mission partners share updates, stories, and ways our support is making a tangible difference. It’s a meaningful chance to connect with the ministries we walk alongside and to celebrate the work happening through your generosity.

Church Conference and Last Wednesday Dinner, December 10

Gather with us for our final Wednesday night of 2025. We will share a meal together before our end-of-year church conference, which will include reports and the vote on the 2026 budget.

Peace,

Pastor Carrie

Advent Devotion Link

The stories and traditions of the Christmas season connect us across generations. They invite us to remember the ways God has shown up in the past and to look for God’s presence in our lives today. This year we are using a devotional series called From Generation to Generation. It encourages us to reflect on what we have received from those who came before us and what we will pass on to those who follow.

You can view the devotional on our website, secondb.org/advent, or you can click the button below. We will also have printed copies available on the table at the entrance of the Worship Hall.

We hope this devotional nurtures your spirit and brings you closer to God during this sacred season.

Adult Retreat: Few Rooms Left!

January 30 – February 1 | Drury Plaza Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Retreat Hotel has only a few rooms left, so now is the time to book your stay at the Drury Inn of Santa Fe at a reduced rate. Use the link on the church website to reserve your room. https://secondb.org/adultretreat/

You must also register with the church. All November registrations receive a free book by Wayne Muller, our Retreat leader, titled Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in our Busy Lives. Scholarships are available to help with costs. Contact Tracy in the office with any questions.

Rev. Wayne Muller will lead our Adult Retreat and offer practical ways to find rest, renewal, and balance in our busy lives through teaching, reflection, and conversation. Those who register by Nov. 30 will receive a free copy of his book.

Giving Tuesday

December 2, 2025

Has your email and phone been flooded with Giving Tuesday requests this week? Mine have, from my undergraduate and my seminary, from ministries I’ve supported, and from organizations hoping I’ll start. It’s hard to say which matters more than another.

Except this. I’ll be giving one extra gift on Giving Tuesday to Second Baptist. And I hope you will as well.

Weekly Church Activities

Week of Nov 29 – Dec 6

Saturday, Nov 29

No Activities

Sunday, Nov 30

9:30a: Worship & Livestream

10:45a: Bible Study

10:45a: Youth & Children’s Ministry

4:00p: Bells Gloria Rehearsal

6:00p: Second Chance Al-Anon

Monday, Dec 1

No Activities

Tuesday, Dec 2

6:30a: Tuesday Morning Prayer Group @ Chicken Run Cafe

11:00a: B & B Book Club Meeting

6:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong

6:30p: Reconciliation Team Meeting

Wednesday, Dec 3

10:00a: Beginners Bridge

2:00p: Senior Adult Fellowship

2:00p: Care Ministry

4:00p: Prayer Shawl Ministry

6:00p: Youth Hangout

6:00p: Children’s Ministry

6:30p: Orchestra Rehearsal

7:00p: Second Voices Rehearsal

Thursday, Dec 4

6:45a: Jesus & Grits @ Chicken Run Cafe

4:30p: St. Benedict’s Chapel Day

Friday, Dec 5

No Activities

Saturday, Dec 6

No Activities

Upcoming Events

Nov 28: Church Offices Closed

Dec 7: Pastor Carrie Open House 2–6pm

Dec 10: Church Conference

Dec 14: Tidings of Joy: All Church Christmas Caroling 4:00p

Dec 14: Breakfast with Santa 5:30pm

Dec 16: Lubbock Concert Bells 7:00p

Dec 21: Service of Hope 4:00p

Dec 24: Christmas Eve Service 5:00p

Jan 30 – Feb 1: Adult Retreat 2026

2b Celebrations

Anniversaries

Nov 30: Steve & Becky Corley

Birthdays

Nov 30: Mark Flenniken, Jim Smith

Dec 1: Alan Lackey

Dec 2: Charlie Gorman

Dec 5: Henry Smith, Asher Bynum, Carolyn Cole, Claudia Griffin

Dec 6: Charla Allen

In Prayer For

Additions

Beth Settle, Sonja Geisselbrect, Wanda Price family

Ongoing Prayer List

Grif Henson, Joy Buchok, Gene Hughlett, Rance Nymeyer, Jim Hare, Ann Passmore, Ginny Dahlgren

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:

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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