A midweek advent service, led by our Pastoral Residents, each Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. in Tutt Chapel.

Help the Deacons spread some Christmas cheer at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, where several of our church family are residents. We’ll sing some carols while the residents eat their evening meal. Singers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome! Song sheets will be provided. Come by yourself, grab a friend, or bring the whole family! (They love to see children!) Plan to join us on December 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Like last year, instead of having one separate Advent study, all of our Sunday morning classes can participate in the same Bible study during their individual class meetings. The study, “Unwrapping Christmas,” is based on four devotionals from this year’s Advent Devotional Guide. Each week, we’ll examine a devotional and deepen our understanding of the Ephesians passages we have been studying over the past few months and will continue to study during Advent.

If you do not regularly attend Sunday morning Bible Study, check with our greeters in the Welcome Center, located near the Kansas Street entrance. They will help you find a class.

Join us for a Community Christmas Concert. The 2BC Sanctuary Choir, with community volunteers, soloists, and instrumentalists, will present this concert with free admission (an offering will be taken).

A midweek advent service, led by our Pastoral Residents, each Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. in Tutt Chapel.

William Jewell College’s gift to the city in words and music, features the Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Anthony Maglione and organist Dr. Ann Marie Rigler. This event is free.

Join us for a come-and-go reception at the home of Jason and Christy Edwards. The deacons will provide delicious Christmas cookies and punch (gluten-free options will be available).

Jason and Christy's address is available on The Hub or by calling the church office at 816-781-2824. Please note that the Edwards family recently moved. Their new house is actually within walking distance of the church. Instead of having a shuttle, we are asking people to please park at the church and walk up to their house. There are a few parking spaces on the street in front of their house. Let's leave those open for those who can't walk as far and need to park closer.

Like last year, instead of having one separate Advent study, all of our Sunday morning classes can participate in the same Bible study during their individual class meetings. The study, “Unwrapping Christmas,” is based on four devotionals from this year’s Advent Devotional Guide. Each week, we’ll examine a devotional and deepen our understanding of the Ephesians passages we have been studying over the past few months and will continue to study during Advent.

If you do not regularly attend Sunday morning Bible Study, check with our greeters in the Welcome Center, located near the Kansas Street entrance. They will help you find a class.

An evening of Christmas Classics.

Tickets are available here.

Tickets are NOT available at the church office. You must use the link above.

The holidays are a time to get together with friends, share a festive meal in joy and laughter, then move to another location and do it all again!

On the evening of Saturday, December 7, we'll head out on the town for a progressive dinner. Now, you might ask, what is a progressive dinner? It's a three-course dinner with a fun twist: each course is served at a different location. At one house, an appetizer is served, at the next, we'll have the entree, and have dessert at our final destination. All for the low, low price of, well, free. We’ll meet at 6 p.m. and finish at about 9:30 p.m. 

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Our next Men's Breakfast is at Corner Cafe in Liberty. Spouses and friends are invited to join us! You will pay for your breakfast, and we will pay for your beverage and a famous Corner Cafe cinnamon roll for your table. No RSVP is needed. Hope to see you there!

Registration is open for our annual Parents' Night Out and Children's Christmas Party!

Kids ages birth through 5th grade are invited to join us for Winter Wonderland at 2BC on Friday, December 6, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 

Parents - you get an evening to yourselves! Dinner for the kids will be provided, and parents can drop off/pick up through the evening as needed. We ask for a $5 donation to help cover the cost of food. *Note: If your child will eat dinner at 2BC but you don't want to pay online (with a small processing fee), use the code CASH at checkout.

Register here.

A midweek advent service, led by our Pastoral Residents, each Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. in Tutt Chapel.

The December meeting of Women on Mission will be held in the Assembly Room. Our special guest is Judy Harvey Miller, who will speak on the story of pioneer missionary Lottie Moon.

Senior Adults gather for Coffee and Conversation on the first and third Mondays of each month. The first Monday is at 10 a.m., and the third Monday is at 1:00 p.m. Bring your mug and plan to enjoy a time of fellowship.

On the first Sunday of every month, we gather donations for the In As Much Ministry Food Pantry. You can drop your donations off in the red wagons in the Welcome Center anytime during the week or on Sunday. Thank you for your donations!

This month, we're collecting:

• Canned mandarin oranges 

• Canned chili 

• Dry white beans 

• Brown sugar 

• Instant pudding

• Marshmallow fluff 

• Chocolate chips 

• Cream of mushroom soup 

• Gravy packets 

• Feminine Products 

SCHUMACHER SNACK PACK ITEMS

• Mac and Cheese Cups

• Juice Boxes

• Peanut Butter Crackers

Like last year, instead of having one separate Advent study, all of our Sunday morning classes can participate in the same Bible study during their individual class meetings. The study, “Unwrapping Christmas,” is based on four devotionals from this year’s Advent Devotional Guide. Each week, we’ll examine a devotional and deepen our understanding of the Ephesians passages we have been studying over the past few months and will continue to study during Advent.

If you do not regularly attend Sunday morning Bible Study, check with our greeters in the Welcome Center, located near the Kansas Street entrance. They will help you find a class.

We are hosting the Community Thanksgiving Service (put on by the Liberty-Area Ministerial Alliance) here at Second Baptist this year. We are excited to host again this year!

 All are welcome to join the service on November 24 at 7:00 p.m. It is a wonderful opportunity for interfaith fellowship and to remember the importance of gratitude. The Liberty Community Chorus will also sing during the service.

Church Conference is a great time to hear the latest updates from our pastoral staff and church committees. Plus, at this meeting, we'll vote on the 2025-2026 Catalyst Ministry Plan. 

We'll gather after the 11:00 service for a delicious lunch together (sloppy joes, salad, chips, and various cookie bars). Can you bring a pan of cookie/dessert bars? We’re looking for 10-15 people to provide cookie bars for our dessert. If you can help, please email Rachel Mumaw-Schweser.

The church conference meeting will begin at 12:45. Childcare will be available. Kids can eat lunch with their families and then go to childcare in the preschool area. 

Lunch will cost $5 per person with a $20 family maximum. No RSVP is needed; we'll pay at the door. We hope you can join us!

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. This year, GivingTuesday is on December 3.

 GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

 If you are interested in participating in GivingTuesday, would you consider donating to the Second Baptist Benevolence Fund? Our fund receives money only through specifically designated gifts to the Benevolence Fund. Through our Benevolence Fund, we assist people in need in ways that offer a hand-up more than a handout. For example, we provide gift cards for gas or a night's stay in a hotel to people who need it. Or, we help with paying water or gas bills.

 Thank you for your continued support and wanting to assist those with few options. Write your check to "Second Baptist Church" and write "Benevolence Fund" in the memo line. You can also donate directly here. Click "give now" under "other gifts." You can then type "Benevolence Fund" in the box that says, "Please specify the purpose of this gift."

The November meeting of our WOW Women's Lunch Group is November 19 at 11:30 at Big Biscuit. All women are welcome! If you've never come before, please join us! Please RSVP to Cheryl Williams by noon on November 18. We hope you can come!

At our November Student Fun Night, we'll go to Crown Center to ice skate the night away. We'll meet at 2BC at 6 p.m. and be back by 9 p.m.

All levels of ice skating skills are welcome. There will be no judgment for slips, falls, or slides (except maybe a few giggles once we know you're ok, and perhaps a YouTube video or two).

The cost is $15 and includes skate rental. To sign up, click the link below:

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Kids are invited to join us for Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 6, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Parents, you get an evening to yourselves! Kids ages birth through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Dinner for the kids will be provided, and parents can drop off/pick up through the evening as needed.

If you do not have young children and would like to help in some way for part or all of that evening, let Angie know! We will need lots of teens and adults to help in various ways.

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One of our most beloved events of the year is the All-Church Thanksgiving! This year's event is on Sunday, November 10, at Heritage Hall. The doors will open at 5:00, and food service will begin at 5:15. Tickets will be required for this event.

Seating Plan for Heritage Hall.

THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT. CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TO GET ON A WAITING LIST.

Catalyst Commitment Sunday is Sunday, November 10. You can complete an online commitment here or pick up a physical card to place in the commitment box at church.

Church Conference Meeting and lunch is November 24 at 12:15 p.m. in the Social Room.

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation! All are welcome! 2BC Social Room.

October 6, is Food Share Sunday. On the first Sunday of every month, we gather donations for the In As Much Ministry Food Pantry. You can drop your donations off in the red wagons in the Welcome Center anytime during the week or on Sunday. Thank you for your donations. Check out this month’s list.

We hope you can join us for worship this Sunday at either 9 or 11. We'll continue our Ephesians study and celebrate All Saints' Sunday. Every year on All Saints' Sunday, we remember and give thanks for those who have gone before us. Also, remember that daylight saving time ends this weekend. Remember to change your clocks!