2022 Advent Devotional Guide: Preface & Story “Candle Lite” by Sue Wright
“Excited for the holidays?” asked Mary, not expecting a positive response. Daughter Jen, slumped on the couch, looked gloomier than ever, her perpetual attitude since school had started. “Just another Christmas, far as I’m concerned,” mumbled Jen. Mary couldn’t figure her daughter’s funk. Was it the result of depression or burn-out? Whichever, Mary worried about […]
November Monthly Letter from Pastor Jason
We worship a generous God. There is no clearer picture of God’s generosity than this: “For God so loved the world that God gave God’s only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). The generosity of God has changed our lives forever. When we are generous, we […]
Our Newest Barista by Angie Fuller
A 2BC publication announced a couple months ago that more people are needed to serve in our Welcome Center’s coffee bar. Lauren, a fifth-grader, read it and told her mom she wanted to help, which was not out of character – Lauren’s always been a helper! Early one recent Sunday morning, she stepped behind the […]
Listening Together by Jason Edwards
The CBS News anchor Dan Rather once asked Mother Teresa what she said during her prayers. “I listen.” “Well then,” Dan replied, “What does God say?” Mother Teresa smiled confidently and said, “God listens.” Dan Rather paused, not knowing quite what to say. Mother Teresa then added, “And if you don’t understand that, I can’t […]
Making the Days Count by Kim Halfhill
When Kaylee finished kindergarten with an entire summer awaiting us, we began our 100 Days of Summer tradition. The premise was pretty simple. Each day we found some fun and took a photo to capture the moment. Most days, the photos found their way to Facebook. Some days the photos were just for us. I […]
Catalyst 2023-2024 Preview by Connie McNeill
Here at Second Baptist, we use a two-year budgeting cycle that we call our Catalyst Ministry Plan. We are nearing the end of our current plan and will begin a new ministry plan cycle in January 2023. This ministry plan will last for two years: 2023 and 2024. This means a couple of things for […]