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Worship This Week:
December 3, 2017
Proclaimer:
Charles Johnson
Text:
Mark 13:24-37
Sermon:
"Pay Attention"
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Come Hear Charles Johnson This Sunday!
Charles Johnson, who served as Senior Pastor at Second B from 1989-2001, currently serves as founder and co-pastor of Bread, a faith community in Fort Worth. In 2013, he founded Pastors for Texas Children, a statewide ecumenical organization mobilizing the faith community for public education support and advocacy.
His child advocacy has also included service on the Board of Trustees of New
Horizons Treatment Center for Children and the Child Friendly Faith Project.
He and his wife Jana, daughter of Second B'ers Doug and Sammie Corley, have three children and three grandchildren.
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Sunday Interim Proclaimer Schedule:
Dec. 10 Charles Johnson
Dec. 17 Charles Johnson
Dec. 24 Stephanie Nash
Dec. 31 Jakob Topper
Jan. 7 Jakob Topper
Jan. 14 Stephanie Nash
Jan. 21 Jakob Topper
Jan. 28 Bobby McMillan
Feb. 4 Bobby McMillan
Feb. 11 Kerry Campbell
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Sunday Worship Schedule:
Sunday School
for all ages:
9:30 a.m.
Two Worship Services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Listen to our sermons online
here!
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Kids Night Out
Friday, December 1
6:30 - 9:30 pm
$10 per child - $25 family max
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For the fourth consecutive year Second B's
Bells Gloria
will play as one of the guest artists at the annual South Plains Nativity this
Friday, December 1
at the
Church of Latter Day Saints at 7014 Frankford
. The concert hour begins at
7 pm
, and early arrival is recommended. Please come support them and hear the beautiful Christmas music they have worked hard to prepare.
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2018 Proposed Operating Budget Vote
and
Nomination Slate
for Vision Leadership Team Election Presented
Dec. 6
The Vision Leadership Team will present the 2018 Proposed Operating Budget for congregational approval at our next scheduled Church Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 6th. Copies of the proposed budget will be available in the office beginning the week of Nov. 27th for anyone who would like a copy to review in preparation for the vote. Click
here
to read a copy.
At the same meeting, the Nomination Slate for filling two vacancies on the 2018 Vision Leadership Team will be presented. Church members may vote by ballot for two names anytime between Dec. 6 and Dec. 17th in the church office during normal business hours. Your final opportunity to vote will occur on Sunday, Dec. 17th at the conclusion of both worship services with ballots provided in the order of worship. You may call the office to have a ballot mailed to you at any time before Dec.13th, in order for it to be returned in time before the Dec.17th deadline. The two newly elected members will be announced at our Christmas Dinner on Dec. 20th.
Be sure to make reservations on Dec. 6th if you plan to come for dinner by clicking
here
.
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Early Bird Deadline is Dec. 6!
"Moving Mountains:
Conquering the Barriers that Separate Us"
Feb. 9-11
2018 Adult Retreat
in Santa Fe!
James Forbes,
Retreat Leader
at the Hilton on the Plaza
Stop by the registration desk in the hall to learn more.
Special First-Timer, Early Bird, and New Member Discounts!
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Youth Ministry
Fund Raiser:
Holiday Gift Wrapping Service
(Donation Based)
Drop off your gifts to be gift-wrapped by our youth
in the YouthZone on
Wednesday, Dec. 6th
anytime from
5:00-6:00 p.m
.
and pick them up wrapped
by
7:00 p.m
.!
All wrapping supplies are provided.
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Time to Order Poinsettias for Advent!
To celebrate the season of Advent, you are invited to participate in decorating the church with poinsettias as a celebration or memorial of those you love. The cost is $20. If you would like to donate one or more plants, please fill out the form in your order of worship and place it with your check in the offering plate. You may also mail or bring the order form to the office. Please be sure to mark your check "Poinsettias."
The deadline is Sunday, Dec. 10th.
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It's Pledge Season!
Please prayerfully fill out your pledge card and mail it to the church or bring it with you to place in the offering plate during worship. Extra pledge cards will be available at church. Thank you for your support of the ministries and missions of Second Baptist Church.
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Youth Christmas Party at Terra's!
Saturday, Dec. 10th 6-10 p.m.
2213 92nd
Come prepared to get "Elfed!"
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Parent Life Christmas Tree
Adopt a Parent Life Family this Christmas.
Sign up for a family at the tree by the office. Hurry! They're going fast!
Our Parent Life Christmas Party will be on
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Our next week to host
Family Promise,
our ministry to homeless families with children, will be the week of
Dec. 17-24.
Because that will be a holiday week for some, we really need everyone to help out. Please click here to contact
Mike King
or
Jay Flewharty
by email to let them know when you can serve, by preparing a meal and delivering it, by hosting the family throughout an evening, or by spending the night. Let's make sure these families have a secure and loving Christmas! Thank you!
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Senior Pastor Search Committee Report
The Search Committee has met for 11 meetings and continues to review resumes and follow up with prospective candidates. The Committee wishes to thank everyone for their participation in the congregational survey. Copies of the survey results can be emailed to you or picked up in the church office. Video DVD recordings of the meeting can also be picked up in the church office. You may email the committee regarding any communication at
spsc@secondb.org
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Church-wide Christmas Dinner on Dec. 20th!
Pick up your tickets for our Christmas Feast beginning this Sunday, Nov. 26th. Adult tickets are $12 and
children under 12 EAT FREE!
Our menu will include Christmas Ham and all of the trimmings.
Our
Children's Choirs
will present their Christmas music!
Just the celebration you will need to focus on the true spirit of Christmas! Get your tickets Sunday!
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We're Wired!
With many thanks to our Building Administrator, Mike Spann, Second B now has a strong WiFi signal throughout the building. Simply sign on to any Second B network
using "secondbaptist" as your password. Thanks, Mike!
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Financial Snapshot:
As of the week ending 11/11/17
Weekly Operating Budget Receipts = $21,273
YTD Operating Budget Receipts = $992,743
YTD Operating Budget Expenses = $961,755
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New Handicap Access Doors In Place
With many thanks to generous support from Gayle Settle and Betty Cagle along with reserve building funds, we are now able to offer more convenient access to our building at both the south and west entrances!
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Helpful Office Contacts:
Prayer Requests/Hospital Updates:
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"Cancer-- Now What?"
Led by Stephen Ministers Sarah Cameron and Patsy Lock on (REVISED DATES!)
Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 10
This group will offer medical, relational, emotional, and spiritual support as well as practical help for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Room 12
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Sunday School Class Christmas Parties!
Call Darcy to get yours on the List!
- Visions Dec. 8 time 6:30 Jean Mallory's home
- Phase 2 Dec. 9 6:30 p.m. Holly & Rhonda's Home
- Youth Dec. 9 6-10:00 p.m. Terra Tindle's Home
- Covenant Dec. 11 6:00 p.m. Women's Club
- Daily Walk Dec. 16 6:30 p.m. Susie and Jackie White's Home
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Looking for a new way to
SHINE YOUR LIGHT?
Try one of these:
- Preschool Greeter. Call Sheryl at 806-786-9024.
- 4 Mentors Needed for Kids Hope. Call Vicki Nichols Polk at 806-470-7649.
- Security Team Member. Call Charlene at 806-778-0902
- St. Benedict's Food Delivery on 1st Thurs. Call Lynnette at 806-239-3756.
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Second B Dates for Your Calendar:
Dec. 1 Bells Gloria at South Plains Nativity
Dec. 2 Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 6 Church Conference
Dec. 10 Second Voices Christmas Concert
Dec. 13 Parent Life Christmas Dinner
Dec. 17 Service of Hope
Dec. 20 Church-wide Christmas Dinner
Dec. 24 10:45 a.m. Worship / 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
Dec. 31 10:45 Worship Only
Jan. 10 Wednesday Night Schedule Resumes
Jan. 12, 14 Worship Exchange with Congregation Shaareth Israel
Feb. 9-11 Adult Retreat in Santa Fe with James Forbes
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Take a quick poll and let us know how we're doing!
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HOW DO YOU LIKE OUR NEW LOOK?
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Yes, it's great! Love it!
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No, I really would prefer to get my Second Page in the mail.
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Could I try it for awhile and let you know?
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Deacons on Call - Hospital Visits
Monday December 4
Mike King, 781-7325
Tuesday December 5
Scott Sharp, 789-9150
Wednesday December 6
Ruan Reast, 744-3554
Thursday December 7
Robi Lambert, 777-7516
Friday December 8
Steve Corley, 239-2015
Saturday December 9
Sheryl Gallarneau, 786-9024
Sunday December 10
Howard Darwin, 438-3322
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Offertory Prayer & Shepherds
December 3
Offertory Prayer
8:30 Joni Lynch
10:45 Pam Blassingame
Shepherds
8:30 Jean Mallory
10:45 Susie White
December 10
Offertory Prayer
8:30
Hugh Wilson
10:45 Bob Wyett
Shepherds
8:30 Madeline Douglas
10:45 Rachel Nash
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Security Team
December 3
Team 1 - Ken Olson,
Charlene Olson, Andy McCullough
December 10
Team 2 - Terrell Hutchens,
Mike Chapman, John Hunter
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Wednesday Fellowship Meal
December
6
th
Menu
RSVP by Monday noon!
You can sign up for Wednesday Night Meals online. Click on the link below to make your reservation by email:
Adults $7.00:
Blue Plate Special
-
Multiple Entrees, Sides & Desserts
Cruise & Choose - All You Can Eat
Kids Eat Free: (12 & under) Same Menu
Serving Line Opens at 5:00 pm
Meal Servers - December 6
th
4:15 pm
Debbie Rowan
Martha Korn
4:45 pm
Mike Chapman
Kara Darnell
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this week at second b
Sunday, December 3
8:30 am
Worship Service
9:30 am
Sunday School
10:45 am
Worship Service
4:00 pm
Second Voices "Bonus" Rehearsal
5:00 pm
Genesis Ringers, Rm 130
6:00 pm
Second Chance Al-Anon, Rm 126
7:00 pm
Childcare Staff Christmas Party, Gallarneau's
Monday, December 4
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Labyrinth Walk
4:00 pm
Staff Meeting, CC
:30 pm
High School & College Night
Emily Sharp's, 4520 21st St
Tuesday, December 5
6:30 am
Men’s Tuesday Morning
Prayer Breakfast, Red Zone
10:00 am
B & B Bible Study, Rm 101
7:00 pm
DRR Meeting, CC
Wednesday, December 6
12:00 pm
Men's Lunch, Cast Iron Grill
5:00 pm
Fellowship Meal, Grand Hall
5:30 pm
Youth Gift Wrap Fundraiser
5:50 pm
Announcements & Prayer Time
6:00 pm
Church Conference
Nursery Opens
Children's Choirs
Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00 pm
Second Voices Rehearsal, Worship Hall
Thursday, December 7
6:45 am
Jesus & Grits, Red Zone
4:45 pm
St. Benedict's
Friday, December 8
6:30 pm
Visions SS Christmas Party, Jean Mallory's Home
Saturday, December 9
2:00 pm
Second Voices Rehearsal, Worship Hall
6:00 pm
Youth Christmas Party, Terra's Home
6:30 pm
Phase 2 SS Christmas Party, Boros-Short Home
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Beloved Community:
Be LOVED. Be LIGHT. Be ONE.
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Last Year's Parent Life Christmas Party!
Come Join Us This Year on Dec. 13th!
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