A Star Restored by Sue Wright
“Whatcha doing, mom?” Lindy had watched her mother hunched over her latest “BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN” for an hour, Mrs. Barrows’ nose almost touching the illustrations she stared into wistfully. “Just trying to revive my Christmas spirit, Lindy. These decorators say no Barbie pink trees this year and nothing metallic. Bottom line? We’re supposed to […]
Letting Go by Teresa Miller
We are having so much fun weaving Old Testament stories together in children’s Bible study this fall! Each week creates a more cohesive picture of how God chooses the imperfect, keeps His promises, rescues, and reconciles. This Sunday’s Bible story features mothers! Mothers who took charge in perilous times, one mother’s faith, and the faith […]
A Note from Rachel Mumaw-Schweser!
Hi, Second Baptist! If you had told Noah and me just a year ago that we’d be moving to Liberty, we probably wouldn’t have believed you. But now we’re so excited to be joining Second Baptist and moving to such a wonderful place! I had the privilege of growing up in Portland, Oregon, where I […]
We Welcome You! by Harold Phillips
Do Not Enter! No Trespassing! Keep Out! Only Members Allowed! These signs show up in many places. Usually, they are at the entrance of something attractive or valuable. The goal is to keep “outsiders” away. Imagine my pleasant surprise seeing the new sign on our recently updated 2BC playground to the right of the main […]
A Garden Planted with Memories by Lisa Shoemaker
A headstone in Ireland reads, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” For the past several years, 2BC has set aside a small portion of its grounds on the northeast corner designated as a memorial garden. It’s a place where some of the ashes of thirty-five […]
Why I Serve: A VBS Person by Lisa Long
When my family first began attending 2BC in 2008, we attended a Children’s Valentine’s party, and I jumped in and helped as needed. That very day, I was asked if I was interested in leading music in Vacation Bible School. VBS was a very good way to connect with other families and children at church, […]