august 25, 2011
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The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
The Messengerfbchsv.org
firsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Faith Community NursingHealth Notes for the Transitions of Life
“…Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace.
Then the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT
The boomerang generation refers to adult children who move back into their parent’s
home after time away. This might be from an inability to find a job after college, a loss of a job, a divorce, a temporary relocation for job/military, or economic reasons. Practice good communication to eliminate any surprises.
Set boundaries, rules, and limits for expectations and responsibilities so no one feels mistreated. If small children are part of the move, be sure to understand who is
responsible for certain needs and finances. It is a challenge because of expectations, lack of privacy, and sharing control but it can work
and be successful with careful planning.
www.fbchsv.org/fcn
Writing Your Life StorySept. 14 – Nov. 2
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:30 p.m.Room 118
Led by Betty Carlton“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. Other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. This course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
Hallelujah ChoirBig Springs Care Facility
September 5 (Labor Day) at 10:00 a.m.Rehearsals officially begin Monday, September 12 and are open to all
Experienced Adults. Come and sing!
Volume 62 / Week Number 32 / August 25, 2011
August 28, 2011Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Gideon Sunday
Sermon“Don’t Tempt Me!”Matthew 16:21-28
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Before the Throne of God Above (#14)*Goodness and Mercy (#5)*
Special Music from Youth Choir*Denotes track from First Fellowship Songs CD
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Music from the FBC Orchestra (with bagpipes)
Celtic Carol on Amazing Grace –Arr. P. Allen
The Sanctuary Choir will sing:Song of Peace—Persichetti
Excerpt from 9/11 Memorial ConcertOrchestra Cookout immediately following
Sanctuary Worship
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life classes - 5:00 p.m.
Called Business Meeting6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
FirST THOuGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
The Leadership Council is presenting a recommendation to the church concerning how we move forward with our building program. This recommendation has also been affirmed by the Deacons, Trustees, and Finance Committee. it is now ready for church discussion and vote. We will have a Called Business Meeting on Sunday night, August 28, at 6:15 in the Fellowship Hall. The following motion will be explained, discussed, and then a written ballot vote will be taken. The votes will be counted right away and the results announced at the conclusion of the meeting.
The Leadership Council recommends that the church move forward with a building program that has a total project cost of $9,356,500. This represents a $600,000 increase in the amount previously approved by the church. The church will select Woodward Construction as the general contractor and will enter into a fixed price bonded contract.
The Leadership Council is committed to the long-term debt limit of $3.5 million. The $600,000 increase will be covered by voluntary additional Faith Steps contributions during the giving period and/or extending the pledge period an additional year.
in the event funds are received or pledged to the building program in excess of $5.8 million ($5.2 million currently pledged plus $600,000), the scope of the building project may be increased by the Leadership Council upon the recommendation of the Building Committee. This increase in building cost is not to exceed the approved long-term debt limit of $3.5 million.
What can you expect to hear at the meeting? You will hear . . .
• An explanation from the Leadership Council concerning why this motion is being recommended. You will hear the reasons why an increase in cost (rather than continuing to scale down the project scope) was determined to be the better option to present to the church.
• Some wonderful news about recent increases in pledges and gifts that already account for over $400,000 of the proposed increase in the project cost.
• An update from the Building Committee on their work with the architects and the new contractor.
i hope that you will be able to join us for this important meeting on Sunday night. We are very close to being able to move ahead. Come hear the proposal, enter the discussion, and cast your vote. if you are not able to be present for the meeting, you may vote by absentee ballot in the church office or by contacting our Deacon Chair, Paul Allison, at [email protected] for a link to an electronic ballot.
Crafts and Conversations is scheduled for November 4. Mark your calendars now as the women of the church gather to eat,
fellowship, and make a craft of your choosing. Sign-ups will take place in October. If you're interested in helping, please contact
Kristin Wilkerson at [email protected]
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, August 31
AdultsBaked Ziti
Green SaladGarlic Parmesan rolls
Chocolate Cake
SaladChef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHiP rEPOrT
8/21/11
Year-to-Date Goal $3,806,250.00
Offering
This Week $43,875.94
YTD $3,658,863.55
Debt retirement
This Week $560.00
YTD $50,201.50
Faith Steps to the Future:
This Week $6,662.00
YTD $2,117,733.25
To Date: $2,304,212.55
www.fbchsv.org/give
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 84
Children 101
Students 131
Adults 606
Brookdale 20
Visitors 37
TOTAL 975
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 380
Sanctuary Worship 603
TOTAL 983
THANk YOuThank you notes have been received from Brittany Riddle, Carrol Dickinson, and Shirly
Crutcher. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40- 12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
FAMILY MATTERS
Samuel Jacob Sisco, son of William and Shannon Renae Sisco. Proud grandparents are Clifton and Rosa Sisco.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of Charles Alvin Hopson, son of our former pastor and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Hopson and brother of Philip (Gail) Hopson
Family and friends of our member, Lula Bates
Mary Jo Deaver in the loss of her uncle, Ray Tindol
Brenda Hicks in the loss of her husband, Larry Hicks
Fredrick and Nancy Huffaker in the loss of his brother, George Huffaker
Sunday, August 28 First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMBaptismYouth Choir/CR 5:00 PMTutoring Class/118 5:00 PMFoundations for Life 5:00 PMYouth Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PMCalled Business Meeting 6:15 PM Monday, Aug. 29Letter Writing/242 9:00 AM Tuesday, Aug. 30Student Prayer BreakfastTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMForum/118 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 31Young Musicians Handbells/329 4:00 PMSupper 4:45 PMPartnering to Remember/111 5-7:00 PMMusic and Missions 5:00 PMPrayer Meeting 5:45 PMOrchestra 6:00 PMLift Off/309-310 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 1Newcomers/241 10 AM-12 PMMommy Times/Parlor 6:00 PMClarion Winds/242 7:30
Dinner and a TestimonyWednesday, September 21
Cost is $10 for Adults | $3.50 for Children (gathering in room 118)
RSVP online by September 14 www.fbchsv.org/dinnertestimony
Once reserved, tickets will be available for pick up in the Church Office
MenuSlow Roasted Prime Rib
Natural Au Jus and Horseradish Cream SauceBaked Fresh Blue Water Atlantic Salmon
Roasted Red Pepper-Citrus CoulisCandied Garlic-Buttermilk Mashed Potato
Caesar Salad, Homemade dressing, Crisp CroutonsVegetable Medley with Garlic and Fresh Herbs
Fresh Baked RollsHomemade Vanilla-Berries Crème Brule
We invite you to come and enjoy a gourmet meal
prepared by Executive Chef Jean-Claude Mille
as he shares his testimony.
Jean-Claude MilleExecutive Chef for the Cove at the
Billy Graham Training Center
A New SeASoN of GriefShAre hAS BeGuN!
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the church ParlorAll who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited.
Fellowship ClubSeptember 9th at 10:00 a.m.
Celebrating the Installation of our new officers
Menu:Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Rolls
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, August 31
AdultsBaked Ziti
Green SaladGarlic Parmesan rolls
Chocolate Cake
SaladChef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHiP rEPOrT
8/21/11
Year-to-Date Goal $3,806,250.00
Offering
This Week $43,875.94
YTD $3,658,863.55
Debt retirement
This Week $560.00
YTD $50,201.50
Faith Steps to the Future:
This Week $6,662.00
YTD $2,117,733.25
To Date: $2,304,212.55
www.fbchsv.org/give
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 84
Children 101
Students 131
Adults 606
Brookdale 20
Visitors 37
TOTAL 975
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 380
Sanctuary Worship 603
TOTAL 983
THANk YOuThank you notes have been received from Brittany Riddle, Carrol Dickinson, and Shirly
Crutcher. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40- 12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
FAMILY MATTERS
Samuel Jacob Sisco, son of William and Shannon Renae Sisco. Proud grandparents are Clifton and Rosa Sisco.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of Charles Alvin Hopson, son of our former pastor and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Hopson and brother of Philip (Gail) Hopson
Family and friends of our member, Lula Bates
Mary Jo Deaver in the loss of her uncle, Ray Tindol
Brenda Hicks in the loss of her husband, Larry Hicks
Fredrick and Nancy Huffaker in the loss of his brother, George Huffaker
Sunday, August 28 First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMBaptismYouth Choir/CR 5:00 PMTutoring Class/118 5:00 PMFoundations for Life 5:00 PMYouth Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PMCalled Business Meeting 6:15 PM Monday, Aug. 29Letter Writing/242 9:00 AM Tuesday, Aug. 30Student Prayer BreakfastTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMForum/118 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 31Young Musicians Handbells/329 4:00 PMSupper 4:45 PMPartnering to Remember/111 5-7:00 PMMusic and Missions 5:00 PMPrayer Meeting 5:45 PMOrchestra 6:00 PMLift Off/309-310 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 1Newcomers/241 10 AM-12 PMMommy Times/Parlor 6:00 PMClarion Winds/242 7:30
Dinner and a TestimonyWednesday, September 21
Cost is $10 for Adults | $3.50 for Children (gathering in room 118)
RSVP online by September 14 www.fbchsv.org/dinnertestimony
Once reserved, tickets will be available for pick up in the Church Office
MenuSlow Roasted Prime Rib
Natural Au Jus and Horseradish Cream SauceBaked Fresh Blue Water Atlantic Salmon
Roasted Red Pepper-Citrus CoulisCandied Garlic-Buttermilk Mashed Potato
Caesar Salad, Homemade dressing, Crisp CroutonsVegetable Medley with Garlic and Fresh Herbs
Fresh Baked RollsHomemade Vanilla-Berries Crème Brule
We invite you to come and enjoy a gourmet meal
prepared by Executive Chef Jean-Claude Mille
as he shares his testimony.
Jean-Claude MilleExecutive Chef for the Cove at the
Billy Graham Training Center
A New SeASoN of GriefShAre hAS BeGuN!
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the church ParlorAll who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited.
Fellowship ClubSeptember 9th at 10:00 a.m.
Celebrating the Installation of our new officers
Menu:Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Rolls
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
The Messengerfbchsv.org
firsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Faith Community NursingHealth Notes for the Transitions of Life
“…Rejoice. Change your ways. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace.
Then the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT
The boomerang generation refers to adult children who move back into their parent’s
home after time away. This might be from an inability to find a job after college, a loss of a job, a divorce, a temporary relocation for job/military, or economic reasons. Practice good communication to eliminate any surprises.
Set boundaries, rules, and limits for expectations and responsibilities so no one feels mistreated. If small children are part of the move, be sure to understand who is
responsible for certain needs and finances. It is a challenge because of expectations, lack of privacy, and sharing control but it can work
and be successful with careful planning.
www.fbchsv.org/fcn
Writing Your Life StorySept. 14 – Nov. 2
Wednesdays, 11:00-12:30 p.m.Room 118
Led by Betty Carlton“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. Other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. This course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
Hallelujah ChoirBig Springs Care Facility
September 5 (Labor Day) at 10:00 a.m.Rehearsals officially begin Monday, September 12 and are open to all
Experienced Adults. Come and sing!
Volume 62 / Week Number 32 / August 25, 2011
August 28, 2011Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Gideon Sunday
Sermon“Don’t Tempt Me!”Matthew 16:21-28
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Before the Throne of God Above (#14)*Goodness and Mercy (#5)*
Special Music from Youth Choir*Denotes track from First Fellowship Songs CD
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Music from the FBC Orchestra (with bagpipes)
Celtic Carol on Amazing Grace –Arr. P. Allen
The Sanctuary Choir will sing:Song of Peace—Persichetti
Excerpt from 9/11 Memorial ConcertOrchestra Cookout immediately following
Sanctuary Worship
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life classes - 5:00 p.m.
Called Business Meeting6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
FirST THOuGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
The Leadership Council is presenting a recommendation to the church concerning how we move forward with our building program. This recommendation has also been affirmed by the Deacons, Trustees, and Finance Committee. it is now ready for church discussion and vote. We will have a Called Business Meeting on Sunday night, August 28, at 6:15 in the Fellowship Hall. The following motion will be explained, discussed, and then a written ballot vote will be taken. The votes will be counted right away and the results announced at the conclusion of the meeting.
The Leadership Council recommends that the church move forward with a building program that has a total project cost of $9,356,500. This represents a $600,000 increase in the amount previously approved by the church. The church will select Woodward Construction as the general contractor and will enter into a fixed price bonded contract.
The Leadership Council is committed to the long-term debt limit of $3.5 million. The $600,000 increase will be covered by voluntary additional Faith Steps contributions during the giving period and/or extending the pledge period an additional year.
in the event funds are received or pledged to the building program in excess of $5.8 million ($5.2 million currently pledged plus $600,000), the scope of the building project may be increased by the Leadership Council upon the recommendation of the Building Committee. This increase in building cost is not to exceed the approved long-term debt limit of $3.5 million.
What can you expect to hear at the meeting? You will hear . . .
• An explanation from the Leadership Council concerning why this motion is being recommended. You will hear the reasons why an increase in cost (rather than continuing to scale down the project scope) was determined to be the better option to present to the church.
• Some wonderful news about recent increases in pledges and gifts that already account for over $400,000 of the proposed increase in the project cost.
• An update from the Building Committee on their work with the architects and the new contractor.
i hope that you will be able to join us for this important meeting on Sunday night. We are very close to being able to move ahead. Come hear the proposal, enter the discussion, and cast your vote. if you are not able to be present for the meeting, you may vote by absentee ballot in the church office or by contacting our Deacon Chair, Paul Allison, at [email protected] for a link to an electronic ballot.
Crafts and Conversations is scheduled for November 4. Mark your calendars now as the women of the church gather to eat,
fellowship, and make a craft of your choosing. Sign-ups will take place in October. If you're interested in helping, please contact
Kristin Wilkerson at [email protected]