It's October, and that means Trunk or Treat will be here soon! Mark your calendars for this year's event on Thursday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. in our Lightburne parking lot.

Hundreds of kids and their parents come to Trunk or Treat each year, most of whom don't attend Second. We need lots of help to make Trunk or Treat a success! There are two ways you can help:

1. Donate candy. You can drop off individually wrapped candy (any variety; it doesn't have to be peanut-free) in the red wagon in the Welcome Center.

2. Sit with your vehicle and pass out candy during the event. Email Angie Fuller at afuller@2bcliberty.org to sign up to pass out candy.



Thank you for your help! We can't do Trunk or Treat without you!

Details coming soon.

On October 27, all are invited to a question-and-answer session about the 2025-2026 Catalyst Ministry Plan. The Q&A session will be held at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. There is no in-person meeting. Before the meeting, we will send out the Zoom link.

There are printed copies of the Catalyst Ministry Plan Budget on the Welcome Desk in the Welcome Center. Please feel free to pick one up while you're at church.

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation!

Please note we are meeting outside at Clara Howerton's house through October. Find Clara's address in the Hub or call the church office. Please bring a chair and your coffee cup! All are welcome!

Student Bonfire Signups Open

Middle and high schoolers! It's almost bonfire time! Our annual bonfire is on Saturday, October 19, at the Twenter/Lankford property in Plattsburg, MO.

 We'll gather around the giant fire, singing songs, throwing footballs and frisbees around, exploring the haunted trail, and eating pizza and s'mores (that we've safely roasted on a smaller fire). Drinks and snacks will also be provided.

 We'll meet at 2BC at 6 p.m. to ride the bus out to the property. We'll be back at 2BC at 10 p.m. Please bring a chair. This event is all outdoors in the dewy grass and cold wind, so please wear appropriate shoes, layers of clothes, and coats for outdoor cold weather. There is no cost for this event.

Click here to register.

Join us for William Jewell College’s 2024 Homecoming Chapel Service on Saturday, October 19, at 10 a.m. As part of our partnership with the college, we are hosting the service here at Second Baptist in the sanctuary. It will be a morning of word and worship led by our Jewell Student Worship Band featuring “Worship Jam” Alumni Musicians. We also welcome Dr. Jerry Cain as our special guest speaker. 

 Did you know we have a monthly women's lunch group? All women are welcome to join them!

The next lunch gathering is at Penguin’s Kitchen on Tuesday, October 15, at 11:30 am. Please RSVP to Cheryl Williams by noon on October 14. We hope you can come!

Financial Stewardship Workshop

As part of our Catalyst activities this fall, everyone is invited to a one-time Financial Stewardship Workshop. The workshop will be held on Sunday, October 13, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. in room 505. Bill and Becky Gossett will lead this informal and interactive session. It will be a time for you to reflect on your definition of stewardship and your beliefs about it.

Coffee & Conversation Outside at Clara Howerton's House

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation!

Please note we are meeting outside at Clara Howerton's house through October. Find Clara's address in the Hub or call the church office. Please bring a chair and your coffee cup! All are welcome!

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!

This month, we're collecting:

• granola/protein bars

• sloppy joe sauce

• saltine, and graham crackers

• mayo/Miracle Whip

• canned mandarin oranges and pineapple

• kids canned pasta

• chicken noodle soup

• rice sides

• cereal

We'll gather at 8:30 a.m. in the Social Room.

No reservation is needed; enjoy good food and great fellowship. All men are welcome to join us on the first Saturday of the month, September through April.

All are invited to join the Missions Committee on the morning of Sunday, September 29, for coffee and baklava with our friends from The Dialogue Institute.

We'll meet in the Welcome Center from 10:00-10:45 a.m. for a relaxed time of fellowship. We hope you can stop by and say hello!

We hope you can join us for worship as we begin a new sermon series exploring the book of Ephesians.

Here's a note from Jason about the series:

The New Testament letter to the Ephesians is theologically rich and can be powerfully personal. The first half explores the story of the Gospel - how all history came to its climax in Jesus, as well as Christ’s creation of a global and diverse community of followers. The second half explores how the Gospel should affect the way we live our lives, individually, in our community, and within our families. From September 15 until the end of February, our Sunday sermons will be rooted in Ephesians and focused on the manner and meaning of life in Christ. May our understanding and impact be enriched as we grow and worship together.

Location: Urban Air Adventure Park, Lenexa, KS

Who: All students in grades 6-12

Cost: $25

We're heading to Urban Air Adventure Park in Lenexa, KS, where there are trampolines, climbing walls, a warrior ropes course, a VR experience, a zip line, and more! We'll meet at church at 5 p.m. and be back by 9:30 p.m.

The event cost is $25, including 2 hours of adventure fun, with all the activities available. All students in 6th-12th grade are invited. Come adventure together with us, and bring a friend along, too!

The deadline to register is Thursday, September 19.

We are honored to be a partner congregation with the William Jewell Center for Faith and Culture again this year. The Center offers Personal Flourishing Classes each fall and spring. One of the great benefits for partner congregations is that all classes are free for us!

The fall (and spring) class lists are out, and many great classes are being offered. Our very own Connie McNeill is teaching a class called "Christianity and the Visual Arts," which will run October 1-22 and be held here at 2BC.

Click here for a full class list and descriptions. Click here to register for classes.

Remember, all classes are free for partner congregations (that's us at 2BC!). Use the code "Second" when you register to waive the registration fee.

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation!

All are welcome!

We are excited to offer you TWO opportunities to participate in handbells this year! Keep reading for details on each opportunity.

Bell Basics

Have you ever been curious about handbells? If so, this beginning mini-class is for you! BELL BASICS is intergenerational and open to all, 4th grade and older. There is no obligation, no musical experience is required, and it’s fun!

We will meet in Room 502 on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for seven sessions from Sept. 15 through Oct. 27.

Questions? Contact Christie White. Hope to see you there!

We hope you can join us for worship as we begin a new sermon series exploring the book of Ephesians. Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn will be in the pulpit and will kick off the series.

Here's a note from Jason about the series:

The New Testament letter to the Ephesians is theologically rich and can be powerfully personal. The first half explores the story of the Gospel - how all history came to its climax in Jesus, as well as Christ’s creation of a global and diverse community of followers. The second half explores how the Gospel should affect the way we live our lives, individually, in our community, and within our families. From September 15 until the end of February, our Sunday sermons will be rooted in Ephesians and focused on the manner and meaning of life in Christ. May our understanding and impact be enriched as we grow and worship together.

Second Wednesday Dinner

We're excited about our September Second Wednesdays event. We're having a soup, salad, and cornbread dinner. Thank you to The Seekers Class for preparing the food!

$5 per person with a $20 family maximum. No advance reservations are needed; we'll pay at the door. We hope to see you there!

During the summer, our senior adults meet two Tuesdays a month at 5 p.m. for dinner at various restaurants around Liberty. Our summer dates are:

• September 10: Hot Dog Roast/Potluck at Clara Howerton's

  All are welcome to join us!

  RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4:30 BY CALLING

You definitely want to attend and check out all the ministry tables. If you've never been to a Ministry Fair before, here's a preview of the morning:

Each ministry at 2BC has a table with information. A person involved in that ministry will be at the table to answer any questions you might have and tell you more about what they do.

Attendees walk around and usually end up learning about ministries they didn't even know about!

It's a great opportunity to find a place to connect and start serving.

And... there will be donuts!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 8, for our Annual Fall Kickoff. The morning will be busy! We’ll start with our annual Ministry Fair and then have one combined worship service together at 11:00. During the service, we’ll celebrate Senior Pastor Jason Edwards and his family's 15th anniversary of service here at Second. We’re also planning a fun celebration lunch. Plus, our beloved Pastoral Residents Emmitt Drumgoole and Andrea Huffman (and their families!) will be back for the morning (and will be co-preaching)!

9:00 — No Worship Service

9:30-11:00 — Ministry Fair

11:00 — One Combined Worship Service

12:15 — Celebration Lunch for Edwards’ family

2BC Men's Breakfast begins on Saturday, September 7. We'll gather at 8:30 a.m. in the Social Room. This month's menu is fancy frittata, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, orange juice, and coffee.

No reservation is needed; come enjoy good food and great fellowship. All men are welcome to join u on the first Saturday of the month, September through April.

First Choir Rehearsal for the Celebrate the Season Christmas Concert. The concert is December 14.

Sanctuary Handbell Choir
High Schoolers & Adults with experience
Weekly Rehearsals on Wednesday nights at 6:0;; to 6:45 p.m.

Questions? Contact Christie White. Hope to see you there!