Weekly News & Updates
October 3, 2025
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 12 at 4:00 pm | North Lawn by the Grand Hall
The Blessing of the Animals is a special event to thank God for all creation, especially the joy our pets bring to our lives. From the smallest to the largest, every creature reflects the diversity, creativity, and beauty of God’s grace. Birds, snakes, gerbils, insects, fish, frogs, reptiles, cats, dogs, horses, and more are all welcome.
The service will be brief, with just a few spoken words, followed by an individual blessing for each of God’s creatures.
All of God’s creatures are welcome.
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Trunk or Treat 2025
Friday, October 31 at 5:30 pm | Church Parking Lot
Join us for Trunk or Treat, a safe and fun way for kids to celebrate Halloween. Families are invited to decorate their vehicles, hand out candy, and enjoy an evening filled with costumes, joy, and community.
Sign up to volunteer or register your vehicle through the church office or your Sunday School class. Candy donations are welcome and can be dropped off in the bin outside the front office.
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Love All Now: Making it Real
As part of our Fall Discussion Series at 2b, we welcomed Stephen Reeves, Executive Director of FaithWorks, for a powerful conversation on Separation of Church and State. Click the buttons below to access his slideshow and the recording of the discussion.
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Mission in Motion:
State of the Church
Sunday, October 5 at 9:30 am
On Sunday, October 5, all Sunday School classes will gather together in the Worship Hall for Mission in Motion: State of the Church. This special time will take the place of Sunday School that morning.
We will celebrate the life and ministries of 2b, reflect on the work happening in and around the church, and share together in the vision for what is ahead.
We encourage everyone to attend and be part of this important conversation as a whole church family.
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Mark Hayes in Concert
Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as Mark Hayes, internationally known composer, arranger, concert pianist, and conductor, brings his artistry to 2b. With performances that span the globe and compositions celebrated across genres, Mark’s mission is simple yet profound: “to create beautiful music for the world.” Whether at the piano or on the podium, his passion and talent inspire audiences everywhere.
This special concert is free and open to all. We invite you to bring family and friends for a night of beauty, creativity, and community through music.
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Wandering & Wondering
October 2, 2025 - Why Church Events Matter to Everyone
I love having a window seat on an airplane. To see the view as you are taking off or landing is amazing. Even when you have lived in a place for a long time, the view from a few thousand feet is different. You can see how neighborhoods and streets look. You can see cars and highways in a way that you can’t when you are on the road in your car. You can get an idea of how your community looks.
Church events are the same. When you move beyond the idea that one event is for a certain part of the church’s population or demographic, you loose sight of the whole picture, you cannot see the whole landscape and how every part makes a difference.
Over the next several weeks we have a lot of events that I hope you will participate in. On Ocotber 15 there is a concert from composer and artist Mark Hayes. It will be a beautiful night of music.
October 26 we will have a Blessing of the Dresses in both worship services. Over 1000 dresses, sewn by our folks will be sent to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and then taken to Mexico, parts of Texas, and Central America.
October 31 is our Trunk or Treat, a time when members of the community will be on our campus for candy and fun, but more importantly to feel welcomed and perhaps intrigued to visit us.
I hope for a lot of participation in this. Maybe you are not a typical Wednesday night attendee, or you think that a special blessing in worship is just a part of the service. Maybe you think the trunk or treat is just for kids. But all of this is what makes Second Baptist special.
So imagine what it might be like to view us from high above, seeing how it all comes together for the purpose of Church and Community. And ask yourself: how might I be involved?
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Pastor Carrie
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2b Carrie(d) Forward Highlights
A big thank you to everyone who came out for our first 2b Carrie(d) Forward gathering. It was a wonderful evening of connection and community with Rev. Carrie Veal. Press the button below to see more photos from the evening.
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Save the Date: Adult Retreat 2026
January 30 – February 1
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a weekend of rest, renewal, and connection at the 2026 Adult Retreat. More details will be shared soon, but for now, save the date and start looking forward to this meaningful time together!
Sign-up by clicking the button below.
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Gather Around
the Table
Join us for Fellowship Dinner on Wednesday, September 24 at 5:15p as we enjoy a great meal and time together around the table.
Adult Menu – Chicken Fried Steak, Buttery Potatoes, Gravy, Country Green Beans, Rolls, Salad & Dessert
Kids Menu – Pizza
Click the button below or visit secondb.org/wednesday to RSVP
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Weekly Church Activities
Week of October 5 – October 11
Sunday, October 5
8:30a: Worship
9:30a: Mission in Motion: State of the Church
9:30a: Youth & Children’s Ministry
10:45a: Worship & Livestream
4:00p: Bells Gloria Rehearsal
6:00p: Second Chance Al-Anon
Monday, October 6
No Activities
Tuesday, October 7
6:30a: Tuesday Morning Prayer Group @ Chicken Run Cafe
11:00a: B&B Book Club Meeting
6:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong
Wednesday, October 8
10:00a: Beginner’s Bridge
10:30a: Low Vision Support Group
2:00p: Senior Adult Fellowship
4:00p: Prayer Shawl Ministry
5:15p: Fellowship Meal
6:00p: Reflection on Stephen Reeves Presentation
6:00p: Youth Hangout
6:00p: Children’s Ministry
6:30p: Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00p: Second Voices Rehearsal
Thursday, October 9
6:45a: Jesus and Grits @ Chicken Run Cafe
10:00a: Living Well Yoga Class
Friday, October 10
12:00p: Church Offices Close
Saturday, October 11
No Activities
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Upcoming Events
October 5: World Communion Sunday
October 5: Mission in Motion: State of the Church @ 9:30am
October 12: Blessing of the Animals @ 4pm
October 15: Mark Hayes Concert @ 6pm
October 22: It Takes A Village @ 6pm
October 26: Blessing of the Dresses
October 31: Trunk or Treat @ 5:30-7:00pm
January 30 - February 1: 2026 Adult Retreat
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2b Celebrations
Anniversaries
Oct 6: Mark & Kelli Cox
Oct 7: David & Pearl Hilburn
Oct 11: Bryan & Kristi Giemza
Birthdays
Oct 3: Betsy Bass, Jane Pugh, Betty Guerrant, Joe Hart
Oct 4: Gayle King
Oct 5: Art Quest, Max Dunn
Oct 6: Patty Estep
Oct 7: David Hilburn
Oct 8: Bryant McBrayer, Julie Caldwell
Oct 9: Sharla Boyd
Oct 10: Mark McBrayer, Wren Darnell, Mike Watkins
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In Prayer For:
New Additions
None
Ongoing Prayer List
Sharyn Smith, Ann Passmore, Jordan Crosby, Glenda Colby, Jim Hare, Melissa Marable, Darwin Patrick, Cindi Garrison, Donna Wilson, Michael Burkett II
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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Got News? Tell 2b!
Have an event, announcement, or update that needs to go in the newsletter, worship slides, or social media? Submit a Communications Request by scanning the QR code or pressing the button below.
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