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Worship This Week:
January 7, 2018
Proclaimer:
Jakob Topper
Text:
Matthew 2:1-12
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Sermon:
"The Once and Future King"
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Come welcome Jakob Topper back home to Second B this Sunday! Jakob has served as a ministerial intern at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas since August 2016, when he left Second B after serving as our youth pastor for three years. Jakob earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Biblical Languages from Hardin-Simmons University in 2011 and a Master of Divinity degree in 2014 from Logsdon Seminary where he was awarded the Aubrey W. Smith Medal for excellence in scholarship, character, personal development and commitment to ministry. The Smith Medal is only awarded in years in which a fitting candidate is found. While at Logsdon, Jakob served as the interim pastor of First Baptist Church in Rule, TX. Jakob and his wife Alyssa have been married since 2013.
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2B Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 10
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3:30-6:00 p.m.
877-UBS-HERO Sponsor Code: Secondbaptist
Or contact Judie Darnell at 806-781-6402.
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Sunday Interim Proclaimer Schedule:
Jan. 14 Stephanie Nash
Jan. 21 Jakob Topper
Jan. 28 Bobby McMillan
Feb. 4 Bobby McMillan
Feb. 11 Kerry Campbell
Feb. 18 Robert Ellis
Feb. 25 Robert Ellis
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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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Save the Date!
Family Fun at
TTU Holiday Basketball Games
!
FREE passes for your whole family provided by Marsha Sharp!
Saturday, Jan. 6th
TTU Men vs Kansas State 3:00 p.m.
Just RSVP by calling or texting Sheryl Gallarneau at 786-9024.
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"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 and New Member Discounts!
Click
HERE
and
HERE
to print both pages of
your registration form!
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Help Wanted and Appreciated!
Many thanks to
Marlene Ross
who served as our Music Library Volunteer for the past three years! She has done a beautiful job of keeping our Music Library in great order. Now that she has moved to be closer to her children, we will be searching for a new volunteer to take her place. The work involved takes no more than an hour per week. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Scott Herrington at scott@secondb.org.
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Make Your Reservations for
Kids Night Out
Friday Jan. 5 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Text Sheryl at 786-9024.
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Senior Pastor Search Committee Report
The Senior Pastor Search Committee met on January 2nd for our 16th meeting. The committee continues to receive and review resumes. We also continue to listen to sermons of candidates and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 9th, and we hope to meet via video with a couple of candidates.
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Annual Worship Exchange with
Congregation
Shaareth-Israel
Friday, January 12
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7:30 p.m.
Second B worships at the Synagogue (6928- 83rd St.)
Sunday January 14
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10:45 a.m.
Synagogue Guests worship at Second B
We will continue our long-term partnership with the Synagogue in 2018 with a new addition: we will join with our Jewish friends not only in worship but also in feeding the hungry. Please plan to bring a donation to the
South Plains Food Bank
or canned food with you to this year's exchange weekend as we join hands in caring for those who need our help.
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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!
We also now have
television monitors
in nearly all classrooms! These are "smart" tvs that have all up-to-date connection ports that you might need for presentations in class. If you have any questions about how to use these new devices,
just ask Mike or Stephanie! Thanks, Mike, for helping us meet this goal of our 2020 Provocative Proposals!
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New Vision Leadership Team Members Elected
Marsha Sharp
and
Bobby George
have been elected as our new 2018 Vision Leadership Team members-at-large to replace Sheryl Gallarneau and Bob Howell, who are rotating off the VLT after serving the past year and a half. Both Marsha and Bobby will be serving three-year terms. Mark McBrayer has served as chair in 2017 and has two more years to serve on his term as a member-at-large. Kara Darnell will take his place as chair in 2018.
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Financial Snapshot:
As of the week ending 12/23/17
Weekly Operating Budget Receipts = $30,706
YTD Operating Budget Receipts = $1,224,777
YTD Operating Budget Expenses = $1,102,678
To-date pledge info:
Quantity 145
Budget $884,949
Building $ 2,400
Total $887,349
Thank you for your faithful generosity in 2017!
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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!)
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31
This group will offer medical, relational, emotional, and spiritual support as well as practical help for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Room 126
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Come join our
Divorce & Relationship Recovery
group every Tuesday all year long, 7-9 p.m.
in the Conference Center. Childcare provided.
Everyone welcome!
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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:
Jan. 10 Wednesday Night Schedule Resumes
Second B Blood Drive
Jan. 12, 14 Worship Exchange with Congregation Shaareth Israel
Feb. 9-11 Adult Retreat in Santa Fe with James Forbes
Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday Service
March 7 Blood Drive
March 25-31 Holy Week
March 29 Maundy Thursday Service
March 30 Good Friday Service
April 1 Easter Sunday!
April 15 Youth Sunday
May 9 Blood Drive
May 13 Senior Sunday
May 16 Last Wednesday Night
Summer Dates:
2B Leaders Camps: June 4-8, 11-5, 18-22, and 25-29
Youth Camp: June 17-22 in Kerrville
Children's Camp: July 23-27 in Athens
Music & Arts Camp: July 30-Aug. 3
Second B's 60th Anniversary Celebration: Aug. 24-26
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Did you notice our new
Soda, Juice & Coffee Bar?
We have replaced our coke machine with a new free
Adult Soda, Juice & Coffee Bar
in the Adult Wing!
Help Yourself!
(We suggest kids ask their parents for permission first.)
Mike Spann has also added
hot chocolate, hot cider, and hot tea
to our coffee bar in Grand Hall each Sunday morning!
Thank you, Mike!
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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 January 8
Donna Wilson, 789-3866
Tuesday January 9
Pam Blassingame, 777-2641
Wednesday January 10
Pat Fletcher, 795-6512
Thursday January 11
Emily Sharp, 441-3279
Friday January 12
James Fergerson, 543-5282
Saturday January 13
Gayle Settle, 543-5240
Sunday January 14
Donna Lewis, 544-0380
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Offertory Prayer & Shepherds
January 7
Offertory Prayer
8:30 Ruan Reast
10:45 Paul Nash
Shepherds
8:30 Jim Smith
10:45 Sandra Rawlings
January 14
Offertory Prayer
8:30 Kerry Campbell
10:45 Becky Corley
Shepherds
8:30 Derry & Carolyn Harding
10:45 Robin Thomas
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Security Team
January 7
Team 6- Steve Corley,
Bill Brannan, Stan Carroll
January 14
Team 8- Tom Hodges,
Charlie Meadows
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Wednesday Fellowship Meal
January 10
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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:
Soup & Salad Bar, Chopped Steak w/Grilled Onions and Brown Gravy, Black-Eyed Peas w/Bacon, Steamed Cabbage, Cornbread
and King's Cake
Kids Eat Free with Reservation:
(12 & under)
Corn Dog, Mac & Cheese, Dessert
Serving Line Opens at 5:00 pm
Meal Servers - January 10
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4:15 pm
Judy Stocks
Rance Nymeyer
Debbie Rowan
4:45 pm
Vickie Wilson
Bobby Ebeling
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this week at second b
Sunday, January 7
8:30 am
Worship Service
9:30 am
Sunday School
10:45 am
Worship Service
12:00 pm
Adult Retreat Committee, Conference Center
4:00 pm
Communication Implementation, Conference Center
5:00 pm
Genesis Ringers Rehearsal
6:00 pm
Bells Gloria Rehearsal
Bible Drill
Second Chance Al-Anon, Room 126
Monday, January 8
10:00 am
Labyrinth Walk, Grand Hall
12:00 pm
Missions Implementation, Youth Room
4:00 pm
Staff Meeting, Conference Center
6:00 pm
Vision & Leadership Team, Conference Center
Tuesday, January 9
6:30 am
Men’s Tuesday Morning
Prayer Breakfast, Red Zone
10:00 am
B & B Bible Study, Room 101
7:00 pm
DRR Meeting, CC
Wednesday, January 10 Blood Drive
12:00 pm
Men's Lunch, Cast Iron Grill
3:30 pm
Blood Drive, Worship Hall-South End
5:00 pm
Fellowship Meal, Grand Hall
5:30 pm
Youth Meal & Bible Study, Youth Room
6:00 pm
Prayer Shawl, Conference Center
Windows Classes, Nursery Opens, Children's Choirs
7:00 pm
Second Voices Rehearsal
Thursday, January 11
6:45 am
Jesus & Grits, Red Zone
10:30 am
Thursday Morning Bible Study, Conference Center
Friday, January 12
7:30 pm
Synagogue Exchange
Saturday, January 13
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Beloved Community:
Be LOVED. Be LIGHT. Be ONE.
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