Weekly News & Updates
September 27, 2024
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Search Team Update
The Search Team continues to meet and discuss candidates that are being referred and discovered. We continue to covet your prayers for our team and our process. If you have any questions or names to suggest to our team please email us at search@secondb.org.
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Finding Common Ground in an Election Year
Join us on October 6th at 4:00 p.m. in the Worship Hall for Finding Common Ground in an Election Year: A Dialogue on Faith, Family, and Politics. Hosted by the Reconciliation Team of Second B, this panel features Mark Griffin and Harvey Morton, with Rev. Charles Johnson facilitating the discussion.
Mark, a Lubbock native, currently serves as a Regent of the Texas Tech University System and has a long history in law, business, and public service, including 14 years on the LISD School Board. Harvey, also a longtime Lubbock resident and attorney, has held leadership roles in mental health advocacy and politics, including serving as Chair of the Lubbock County Democratic Party.
Together, they’ll explore the intersection of faith, family, and politics, and how to foster meaningful conversations in a divided world. This event is open to the public—you won’t want to miss it!
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Blessing of the Animals
The Blessing of the Animals is a special event focused on expressing our gratitude to God for all of creation, especially for the joy that living creatures bring to our lives. Pets of all types and sizes reflect the diversity, creativity, and beauty of God’s grace. From the smallest to the largest, these animal friends (birds, snakes, gerbils, insects, fish, frogs, reptiles, cats, dogs, horses, etc.) demonstrate the unconditional love and awe-inspiring variety that God’s dynamic creativity inspires in each of us. The blessing service will be brief, with only a few spoken words, followed by the individual blessing of each of God’s creatures. It will be held on the north lawn by the Grand Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 29th, and will be led by Pastor Tim Lyles, Kathleen Campbell, and Stephanie Nash. All of God’s creatures are welcome!
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Hey Kids (and Parents)!
Join us for a fantastic evening of Fall Fun at our Kids Night Out on Friday, October 4th, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM! Kids will enjoy pizza, games, fun crafts, and even get involved in a service project. Got pajamas? Feel free to wear them! But don’t forget comfortable shoes because we’ll be playing outside, and we want everyone to be ready for action-packed games. Parents, please register and pay online at secondb.org/KNO by Thursday, October 3rd to help ensure proper safety and supervision for all the kids. NO LATE or WALK-IN registrations will be accepted, and we won’t be taking payments at the door. We’ve adjusted our pricing, so check the registration page for the latest info. Signing up ahead of time makes everything run smoother and guarantees we can plan properly for your kids. Thank you for helping us by registering early!
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Support Family Promise of Lubbock
Second Baptist Church has supported Family Promise of Lubbock throughout our history, standing by their mission to help families facing homelessness. Now, we’re encouraging our church family and the Lubbock community to get involved by participating in or donating to the 2024 Inaugural Golf Tournament and their cause.
Let’s make a difference together—every swing brings hope and a brighter future for local children and their families. Join us for this impactful event!
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Fellowship Dinner
Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 5:15 PM for our Fellowship Dinner! The menu includes meat loaf, baked potato with all the fixins’, herb zucchini & squash, salad, rolls, and dessert. Kids can enjoy a corn dog, grilled cheese sandwich, or choose from the main menu. Kids 12 and under eat free. You can RSVP at secondb.org/wednesday or contact the church office.
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New Sunday Classes This Fall!
This fall, Second Baptist is excited to offer two new classes designed to help you grow spiritually and connect with our community.
Pastor’s Class
New to our church or looking for a Sunday School class? Pastor Charlie leads the class, which is perfect for new members and those not currently in a class. It offers a refresher on the basics of the Christian faith—Christianity 101—and provides a welcoming environment to help you get connected. The class meets Sundays at 9:30 AM in room 134. We’d love for you to join us!
Invitation to Meditation
Starting September 15th, this six-week series will explore the spiritual riches of meditation, helping you connect with the Source and discover the joy of meditating together in community. Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in room 126 for a peaceful and enriching experience.
For more details on the meditation class, contact Mark Cox at: 806-781-7770.
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2025 VLT Election
The 2025 Vision and Leadership Team Nomination Form is now live, and nominations are due by September 29th at 12 PM—submit your nominee today! You can cast your vote online by visiting www.secondb.org/VLT.
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Weekly Church Activities
Week of September 29th - October 5th
Saturday, September 28th
No Activities
Sunday, September 29th
8:30a: Early Worship
9:30a: Sunday School/Bible Study
9:30a: Youth Ministry
10:45a: Late Worship/Livestream
4:00p: Animal
5:00p: Youth Choir Practice
6:00p: Second Chance Al-Anon
Monday, September 30th
No Activities
Tuesday, October 1st
6:30a: Tuesday AM Prayer Breakfast
11:00a: B & B Book Club
6:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong
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Wednesday, October 2nd
10:00a: Beginners Bridge
2:00p: Learn to Play Mahjong
2:00p: Senior Adult Fellowship
3:00p: Blood Drive
5:15p: Fellowship Meal
6:00p: Adult Wednesday Classes
6:00p: Children’s Choir Practice
6:00p: Youth Hangout
6:30p: Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00p: Second Voices Rehearsal
Thursday, October 3rd
6:30a: Men’s Thursday Morning
Group
Friday, October 4th
12:00p: Church & Offices Close
6:30p: Kid's Night Out (KNO)
Saturday, October 5th
No Activities
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Upcoming Events
Sept 29: Animal Blessings @ 4 PM
Oct 4: KNO @ 6:30 PM
Oct 6: World Communion Day
Oct 6: Finding Common Ground @ 4 PM
Oct 17: Singing Men of West Texas
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Oct 21: VLT Meeting
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat
Nov 3: All Saints Day
Nov 13: Blood Drive
Nov 20: Thanksgiving Dinner
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Birthdays
September 29th: Sarah Herrington
September 30th: Sue Hill, Tom Hodges, Maribeth Williams
October 1st: Tim Lyles
October 2nd: Zakyra Bailey, Ruth Schiermeyer, Matthew White
October 3rd: Betsy Bass, Joe Hart, Jane Pugh
October 4th: Gayle King
October 5th: Max Dunn, Art Quest
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Anniversaries
September 29th: Kelly & Melinda Turner
October 3rd: Kent & Charla Allen
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In Prayer For:
Additions:
No additions this week
Ongoing Prayers:
Laura Alwan, Jerry Bailey, Sherry Barnes, Thomas Boren, Penola (Penny) Boyd, Dellinda Ebeling, Olivia Dean family, Vicki Donaghey family, Derry Harding, Bobby Hughlett, Cherie Hunter, Daniel Iyere, Juanita Loyd, John Lynch, Quintin Oswalt, Lawrence Ramsey, Brandon Range, Donna Reid, Dave Roberson, Jay Strawn, Jana Thomas, Jackson Thorne, Kelly Weiss, Bettie Wimberly, Brenda Wolfe family.
Please contact the church office for questions regarding the Prayer List
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2b Kids Questions?
For any questions or concerns related to 2b Kids, please feel free to reach out to Annie Bray-Cox, Director of Children's Ministry, via email at annie@secondb.org.
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