Check out some pics of our "60th Anniversary Celebration"
posted at the end of this e-newsletter!
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9:30 Sunday School Classes
One Combined Worship Service at 10:45 Sunday, September 2 -
Labor Day - September 3
Office & Building Closed
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Worship This Week:
September 2, 2018
One Combined Service
Labor Day Weekend
Proclaimer:
Jake Maxwell
Text:
Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23
Sermon:
"Employees Must Wash Their Hands"
Miss last week's sermon or want to see it again?
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A Letter from Stephanie
Dear Second B Family,
One year ago, the Vision Leadership Team offered me the job of Interim Senior Pastor of our church. I accepted that position with great joy, but also with the understanding that I would retire at the end of the interim. Paul and I had already been making plans for retirement, and so my accepting this position would simply postpone our plans by a few months. I also promised the Vision Leadership Team that I would make sure that the transition was a smooth and helpful one for our new senior pastor, providing any support and encouragement needed to our staff and our lay leaders as I retired.
Since Jake Maxwell accepted the role of Second B’s Senior Pastor last June, he and I have had several good talks about that smooth transition and the time it might require. Jake has been so very gracious about considering my needs as well as his own and the needs of the church. Together we have settled on October 1
st
as my retirement target date, assuming that date will give us the time needed to prepare our staff and the congregation for the changes to come. I will be on the job throughout September as we kick off a new school year to make sure that seasonal transition goes smoothly. We have begun conversations about finding a replacement for my position as well as our youth pastor position, and it looks as though everything is on track to accomplish those tasks in a timely manner.
Please understand that although Paul and I will be taking several months off for rest and travel, we will in due time return to Second B as church members, for you are our church home and family. So there is no need for long good-byes, simply “see ya laters.”
I have never before felt so strongly that Second B is perfectly positioned to step into a promising and bright future. Jake brings the kind of wisdom, deep spirit, administrative skill, right instincts, pastor’s heart, and visionary leadership that will serve to challenge and shepherd us into the next exciting chapter of Second B’s life. Scott and Sheryl are such strong, creative partners in pastoral ministry, and Tanya, Mike, Darcy, Joni, and Vicki help round out our solid and gifted team. God is so good. All the time.
I am overwhelmed by the challenge of expressing my deep gratitude to you for the affirmation, support, and encouragement you have given me over the past 19 years as I have grown into my calling. You have blessed me and my family at each stage of the journey we have traveled together, and my heart is bursting with love and affection. Please know that I will be praying for you all while we are away.
To God Be the Glory!
Gratefully,
Stephanie
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Sunday Worship Schedule:
Sunday School
for all ages:
9:30 a.m.
Worship Services at 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Listen to recent sermons on our website
here!
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Thursday Morning Bible Study Resumes
Beginning next
Thursday, Sept. 6
th
, at 10:30 a.m.
in the Conference Center, the Thursday Morning Bible Study will kick off the fall semester with a lesson series led by Tom Hodges on comparative religions. Tom, Jerry Williams, and Kerry Campbell have joined forces to become a new teacher team for this study group that has met continuously for over 20 years. Come join them for an hour of fellowship and study that will deepen your faith as it deepens your relationships!
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Let's Party!
We will be having a birthday bash to honor all Second B members who are turning 90 or older during 2018 on
Sunday, September 9
th
following late worship!
Plan to stay a few minutes or drop by throughout the morning to enjoy some refreshments, meet the families, and admire the memorabilia and keepsakes of some lives lived well that Sunday!
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60th Anniversary Golf Tournament Results!
Nearly 50 golfers with an age range of over 70 years participated in our Anniversary Golf Tournament last Saturday at Shadow Hills.
Click
here
to see who won!
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New Member Luncheon
On
Sunday, Sept. 23
rd
following late worship in the Conference Center, we will be hosting a
New Member Luncheon
for anyone who has joined Second B in the past year or who has not yet had an opportunity to attend a New Member reception previously. New members and their deacon shepherds are invited to make some new friends and learn more about how they can plug in to the ministries at Second B!
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Save the Date!
Tasting Party!
Thursday, September 27th
6:00-7:00 p.m. in Grand Hall
As we introduce The Table, our new Second B Cookbook!
Come and bring a friend for "a taste of Second B!"
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Children and Youth Happenings
Summer has come to an end and school is in full swing. The children and youth of Second B have busy school schedules, and they are extremely active at church too. We had over sixty children and fifteen youth participate in the August Kid's Night Out! First graders, who promoted to the upstairs Sunday School classes, are now leading in worship as Acolytes alongside the older "veteran" children. Our youth group has a thriving Sunday schedule with Bible study in the morning, and worship and games on Sunday evenings. Our children's choirs, 2nd Beats and 2nd Sounds, will kick off on September 5 at 6:00 p.m., while the youth hangout, snack, and play games in the youth room. Genesis Ringers and Bible Drill each begin on Sunday, September 9. There are so many ways for your children and youth to plug in at Second B. Please contact me for more information on any of these exciting activities.
Blessings,
Sheryl Gallarneau
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Christmas Music Premiere Luncheon
Sunday, September 16, 12 Noon-2:00 PM,
Conference Center
Sign-up for a delicious lunch and the unveiling of the music
for this year’s presentations!
Choir Prospects Eat Free!
($5.00 for current choir members, spouse, friends)
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Celebrate our 60
th
Anniversary ...
by purchasing a gift that will remind us of our gratitude to God for 60 years of shared ministry in our community!
- Stickers FREE for your car windows, laptops, water bottles, etc.
- T-Shirts $10
- Second B Jewelry $35, $55
- Wall Crosses $65
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Stained Glass Memories
The next time you enter our Worship Center, be sure to notice the 10 beautiful new stained glass windows that complete our window project, all given in memory of several Second B'ers who have passed away recently.
The windows were designed by Berg Studios, a noted stained glass designer, creator, and installer from Lubbock.
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Come Help Serve
a Hot Meal at
St. Benedict's Chapel
First Thursday of the Month
4:30 p.m. 1615 28
th
Street
Contact Lynnette Wilson 806-239-3756
for more information!
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Looking for a place to plug in?
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Try joining Second Voices or our Orchestra this fall!
Orchestra
rehearsals are at
6:00 p.m.
and
Second Voices' rehearsal is at
7:00 p.m.
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Nothin' But Breakfast
College and Up Breakfast -
Upstairs in Room 201
9:30-10:30
Bring a Friend!
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Kids Night Out
It's a Tailgate Party!
Wear your favorite football team jersey or t-shirt!!!
Friday - September 14 6:30 - 9:30 pm
$10 per child with a $25 family max
All tailgate foods and activities are included.
Contact sheryl@secondb.org or register online
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A Sneak Peak at Wednesdays this Fall!
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Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar:
Sept. 2 - One combined service on Labor Day Weekend
Sept. 5 - First Wednesday Night Back! Church Conference, 6 pm
Sept. 12 - Blood Drive, Adult Classes begin
Sept 19 - Happy 90
th
and Above Birthday Party after late worship
Sept. 23 - New Member Luncheon after late worship
Sept. 27 - Cookbook Tasting Party, 6-7:00 pm
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Interested in Kids Hope?
One child. One day. One hour
Contact Vicki Nichols Polk, Director
806-470-7649
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Help Needed and Appreciated!
Security Team
- Hrs. 8-12:30 on Sundays, once every 2 months
Call Charlene Olson
Kids Hope Mentors
- One kid/One hour/Once a week -
Call Vicki Nichols Polk
Sunday Office Administrator
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To answer phone, check Sunday
School rolls, etc. Call Stephanie Nash
Usher
- Contact Debbie Rowan
Adult Sunday School Teaching Subs
- See Stephanie
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A Sit-In with God
Spend a half hour or so with God and some Christian friends in a quiet room
... contemplating ... meditating
... being still.
Childcare and fellowship provided
Led by Annie Cox
Tuesdays from 7-7:30 p.m. Room 134
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Financial Snapshot:
As of the week ending 8/18/18
Weekly Operating Budget Receipts = $25,217
YTD Operating Budget Receipts = $730,336
YTD Operating Budget Expenses = $626,518
Thank you for your faithful generosity in 2018!
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Helpful Office Contacts:
Prayer Requests/Hospital Updates and
Kids Hope:
Vicki Polk
vickinpolk@gmail.com
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Come join our
Divorce & Relationship Recovery
group every Tuesday all year long, 7-9 p.m.
in the Youth Room. Childcare provided.
Everyone welcome!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Next year's
Adult Retreat
has been confirmed for
Feb. 1-3, 2019.
This date is one week earlier than the date announced at this year's retreat. Our speaker will be
Rev. Philip Gulley,
a Quaker pastor, writer, and speaker from Danville, Indiana. Learn more about Philip by clicking
here
.
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The
Deacon Executive Committee
will meet Sunday,
October 21st at noon in the Conference Center.
The next
Deacons'
meeting will be
Monday, August 27th at
5:45 p.m. in Worship Hall.
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Offertory Prayer & Shepherds
September 2
Offertory Prayer
8:30 No Early Service
10:45 Pam Blassingame
Shepherds
8:30 No Early Service
10:45 Lee & Beth Pennington
September 9
Offertory Prayer
8:30 Pat Fletcher
10:45 Becky Corley
Shepherds
8:30 Jim Smith
10:45 Sandra Rawlings
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Security Team
September 2
Team 8 - Terrell Hutchens,
Charlie Meadows, Stan Carroll
September 9
Team 1 - Ken Olson,
Charlene Olson, Andy McCullough
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First Wednesday night back after the summer!
September 5th
Wednesday Fellowship Meal
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
Garden Salad, Herb Pork Loin, Country Style Fresh Green Beans,
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rolls & Dessert
Kids Eat Free with Reservation:
(12 & under)
Chicken Nuggets, Green Beans, Dessert
Serving Line Opens at 5:00 pm
Meal Servers for September 5th:
4:15 - Derry & Carolyn Harding, Robi Lambert
4:45 - Kerry & Kathleen Campbell
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this week at second b
Sunday, September 2
One Combined Service at 10:45
8:30 am
No Early Service
9:30 am
Sunday School
10:45 am
Late Worship Service
6:00 pm
Second Chance Al-Anon, Room 126
Monday, September 3
Office and Building closed for Labor Day holiday
Tuesday, September 4
6:30 am
Tuesday Morning Prayer Breakfast, Red Zone
10:00 am
B & B Bible Study, Room 101
7:00 pm
Divorce & Relationship Recovery Group
, Youth Room
A Sit-In with God, led by Annie Cox, Room 134
Wednesday, September 5
5:00 pm
Wednesday Fellowship Meal, Grand Hall
Wednesday Youth Group Dessert & Activities, Youth Room
5:45 pm
Church Conference, Grand Hall
6:00 pm
Children's Choirs
Orchestra Rehearsal
7:00 pm
Second Voices Rehearsal
Thursday, September 6
6:45 am
Jesus & Grits, Red Zone
10:30 am
Thursday Morning Bible Study, Conference Center
4:45 pm
St. Benedict's
Friday, September 7
Saturday, September 8
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Click
HERE
to see pictures of our "60th Anniversary Celebration"!
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Beloved Community:
Be LOVED. Be LIGHT. Be ONE.
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