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

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firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

55 Plus

Monday, June 4 10:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Jimmy Wall’s lake house.Cost is $6.00 plus a covered dish. Sign up now! Deadline is May 28!

Call 256-428-9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org

Sign up for Music Camp

Music Camp is July 9-13 and registration has begun. Contact the Music Ministry

Office at 256-428-9421 or online at www.fbchsv.org.

Fellowship Club

Friday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.Janice Allison will be speaking on creative writing. Please call JoAnn Allen to RSVP at

256-534-1958

Canada Mission TripPlanning Meeting

If you are interested in learning more about the mission trip to Port Carling, Ontario (North of Toronto), there is an interest/

planning meeting on June 6 from 4:45-5:30 PM in room 140. For more information

contact Rodger Keene at 256-881-6533 or Don Newman at 256-881-6572.

Volume 63 / Week Number 21 / May 24, 2012

May 27, 2012

Sermon by Jud Reasons“Windblown”

Acts 2:1-4

First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

Rise and SIngHoly Spirit Come (#11)*

*denotes track from FF Songs CD, Vol. 1

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me - ScottTrumpet Solo by Mark Soutullo - Simple Gifts

Music led by Harris Gessner

No Evening Activities

FIRST THouGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

Each year our family makes a pilgrimage to the beach. We really are very predictable. Two weeks at Garden City, South Carolina seems to renew energy and restore us for the coming church year. We rest, read, take in the surf and sun, and of course eat all of the good seafood that we can. This year the thought of rest sounds especially inviting.

In my absence the following schedule has been designed for worship leadership:

Sunday morning, May 27

Jud Reasons, our Associate Pastor, will be preaching in both worship services.

Sunday night, May 27

There will be no evening activities due to the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.

Wednesday night, May 30

Several of the folks who have been tutors at Lakewood Elementary this year will give us a year-end report on this new partnership.

Sunday Morning, June 3

Jamie Mackey, our Minister to Students, will be preaching in both morning worship services.

Sunday Night, June 3

A Church-wide picnic will be held at Sharon Johnston State Park.

Wednesday night, June 6

The Hallelujah Choir will offer a concert in the Fellowship Hall.

I look forward to seeing you again on June 10. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as we are away. Enjoy the wonderful worship services that you will experience in my absence. I know that they will be a blessing to you.

At VBS this year we are traveling back to Babylon and

learning about Daniel’s courage in captivity. VBS is open to

upcoming Kindergarteners through completed 6th grade. Invite your

friends and come join in the adventure! Registration is available

online at www.fbchsv.org/VBSregistration.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Childhood Ministries office at

256-428-9411.

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

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

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, May 30

AdultsSalad and Potato Bar

Ham, Turkey, Cheese, Cucumbers, Tomates, Etc.Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad

SaladNo Individual Salads

STEWARDSHIP REPoRT

05/20/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,859,150.00

offering

This Week $ 48,629.00

YTD $ 2,743,007.24

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 255.00

YTD $ 32,863.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 3,313.00

YTD $ 1,162,920.45

To Date: $ 3,569,651.40

www.fbchsv.org/give

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 67

Children 80

Students 138

Adults 599

Visitors 26

ToTAL 910

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 326

Sanctuary Worship 716

ToTAL 1042

THANK YouThank you notes have been received from

Teresa Bugg (MLK Elementary School), Jara Mason (Mt. Gap School), Betty Thurstone, and Jim Reeder. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church

office.

Renovation Update- May 2012Construction in all areas of the building is moving ahead full speed, and the project remains within budget and on schedule for November 2012 completion.

Brick work is complete on the front of the Administrative Suite, and the “store-front” windows have been installed. A retaining wall has been constructed on the corner nearest the railroad track, and sidewalks and curbs will be poured soon. A material called EFIS will be sprayed at the top face of the building and will look very similar to the stone cap on the existing facility. The large HVAC roof-top units arrived via police escort and have been set on the roof. Once the pipes for chilled water are installed, the roofs will receive their final “white coat”. The front entry area framing is complete, and the welcome area interior brick has been installed. Work continues in the second floor hallway leading to the Gathering Place, consisting mostly of rough electrical and HVAC.

The contractors are putting final framing touches on the arches in the Gathering Place ceiling and...the skylight has been installed! The Gathering Place is now completely in the dry. The view of the steeple is awesome, and the natural light will make this area very inviting. The “grand staircase” will be installed soon. The framing under the staircase has already been completed, and it will accommodate a downstairs (St. Clair side) welcome center and some storage closets.

Great progress is occurring in the Student Center. The framing is complete on the ground floor and interior brick work is almost finished. Two sets of stairs leading from the upstairs mezzanine to the worship space will be installed soon. Rough electrical and HVAC is nearly complete and the steel has been sprayed with fire retardant material. Brick is being installed outside on the St. Clair side, starting near the railroad tracks and moving around the building from there. There is a lot of brick and stone! So, this work will take several weeks.

The Community Room, Support Kitchen, and main restrooms have all been framed, and most of the rough electrical, plumbing and HVAC has been completed in the area between the buildings. Inside the Life Center (gym), the drywall is being installed. The drywall features some special “reveal” joints and a faux crown molding treatment. This will dress up the space for worship and other events without sacrificing the durability needed for recreation. Most of the big duct work has been installed in the high ceiling, and the sprinkler system piping is nearly complete.

Work is occurring simultaneously inside the building, outside of the building and on top of the building. The plans are becoming reality! Continue to pray for safe work, good building weather, and that God will allow us to use this facility to better serve our city.

FBC Building Committee

Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org. Look under “Connections/Construction Update” for the most recent photos.

Church PicnicJune 3 • 3:00-7:00 PM • Sharon Johnston State Park

Potluck dinner will begin at 5:00 PMPlease bring enough food for your family plus a few others.

Drinks and paper produts will be provided.

Directions are as follows: Going out Winchester Rd, travel 2 miles past Buckhorn High School and turn left onto Coleman Road. Park entrance 1/2 mile on your left (783 Coleman Road) about 20 minutes from FBC.

Sunday, May 27First Fellowship 8:15 AM

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 AM

Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM

Building Closed 12:30 PM

Monday, May 28MEMoRIAL DAY, oFFICES CLoSED

Tuesday, May 29Tues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AM

Forum/118 6:30 PM

Boy Scouts/310 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 30Supper/FH 4:45 PM

Prayer Meeting/FH 5:45 PM

orchestra Reh./Sanct. 6:00 PM

Thursday, May 31Yg. Ad. Guys’ Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AM

Sewing Group/108 12:00 PM

Wonderful Words of

LifeSunday Morning Worship

Summer 2012

Staff News...Music Ministry InternHarris Gessner is from Madison, AL. He is the son of Mark and Rev. Mary Jo Gessner, who are both ministers at First Baptist Madison. Harris is a recent graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelors of Music Education in Voice. While in school he was apart of the Chamber Choir, Marching Band, and attended Auburn First Baptist Church. At AFBC, Harris served on staff as the Youth Intern and directed the Youth Choir. In the fall, he will continue his education at Emory University pursuing a Masters degree in Choral Conducting.

Student Ministry InternWe welcome Matt Hester as our Student Ministry Intern this summer. Matt just graduated from Samford University and will start the McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University this fall. Matt comes from Fort Payne, Alabama, and was one of Jamie’s students at First Baptist Fort Payne. He will be a great addition to our church’s ministry this summer.

A Letter of Resignation from Amanda AllenDear FBC family, This past week I turned in my resignation to the Personnel Committee. I will be working through Music Camp (which is going to be so much fun!) in July, but I will be leaving my job effective August 1st to start teaching music lessons from my studio full-time. I have LOVED working with you and with the children in our Wednesday night programs, but I do feel that God is calling me to another form of ministry. I want to thank you all so much for the friendship and kindness you have

shown me these past four years. I’m really excited about moving into a different type of ministry, but I will miss you, and I can’t wait to hear about all the wonderful things that are going on with M&M in the future! With much love, Amanda

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

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

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, May 30

AdultsSalad and Potato Bar

Ham, Turkey, Cheese, Cucumbers, Tomates, Etc.Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad

SaladNo Individual Salads

STEWARDSHIP REPoRT

05/20/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,859,150.00

offering

This Week $ 48,629.00

YTD $ 2,743,007.24

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 255.00

YTD $ 32,863.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 3,313.00

YTD $ 1,162,920.45

To Date: $ 3,569,651.40

www.fbchsv.org/give

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 67

Children 80

Students 138

Adults 599

Visitors 26

ToTAL 910

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 326

Sanctuary Worship 716

ToTAL 1042

THANK YouThank you notes have been received from

Teresa Bugg (MLK Elementary School), Jara Mason (Mt. Gap School), Betty Thurstone, and Jim Reeder. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church

office.

Renovation Update- May 2012Construction in all areas of the building is moving ahead full speed, and the project remains within budget and on schedule for November 2012 completion.

Brick work is complete on the front of the Administrative Suite, and the “store-front” windows have been installed. A retaining wall has been constructed on the corner nearest the railroad track, and sidewalks and curbs will be poured soon. A material called EFIS will be sprayed at the top face of the building and will look very similar to the stone cap on the existing facility. The large HVAC roof-top units arrived via police escort and have been set on the roof. Once the pipes for chilled water are installed, the roofs will receive their final “white coat”. The front entry area framing is complete, and the welcome area interior brick has been installed. Work continues in the second floor hallway leading to the Gathering Place, consisting mostly of rough electrical and HVAC.

The contractors are putting final framing touches on the arches in the Gathering Place ceiling and...the skylight has been installed! The Gathering Place is now completely in the dry. The view of the steeple is awesome, and the natural light will make this area very inviting. The “grand staircase” will be installed soon. The framing under the staircase has already been completed, and it will accommodate a downstairs (St. Clair side) welcome center and some storage closets.

Great progress is occurring in the Student Center. The framing is complete on the ground floor and interior brick work is almost finished. Two sets of stairs leading from the upstairs mezzanine to the worship space will be installed soon. Rough electrical and HVAC is nearly complete and the steel has been sprayed with fire retardant material. Brick is being installed outside on the St. Clair side, starting near the railroad tracks and moving around the building from there. There is a lot of brick and stone! So, this work will take several weeks.

The Community Room, Support Kitchen, and main restrooms have all been framed, and most of the rough electrical, plumbing and HVAC has been completed in the area between the buildings. Inside the Life Center (gym), the drywall is being installed. The drywall features some special “reveal” joints and a faux crown molding treatment. This will dress up the space for worship and other events without sacrificing the durability needed for recreation. Most of the big duct work has been installed in the high ceiling, and the sprinkler system piping is nearly complete.

Work is occurring simultaneously inside the building, outside of the building and on top of the building. The plans are becoming reality! Continue to pray for safe work, good building weather, and that God will allow us to use this facility to better serve our city.

FBC Building Committee

Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org. Look under “Connections/Construction Update” for the most recent photos.

Church PicnicJune 3 • 3:00-7:00 PM • Sharon Johnston State Park

Potluck dinner will begin at 5:00 PMPlease bring enough food for your family plus a few others.

Drinks and paper produts will be provided.

Directions are as follows: Going out Winchester Rd, travel 2 miles past Buckhorn High School and turn left onto Coleman Road. Park entrance 1/2 mile on your left (783 Coleman Road) about 20 minutes from FBC.

Sunday, May 27First Fellowship 8:15 AM

Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 AM

Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM

Building Closed 12:30 PM

Monday, May 28MEMoRIAL DAY, oFFICES CLoSED

Tuesday, May 29Tues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AM

Forum/118 6:30 PM

Boy Scouts/310 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 30Supper/FH 4:45 PM

Prayer Meeting/FH 5:45 PM

orchestra Reh./Sanct. 6:00 PM

Thursday, May 31Yg. Ad. Guys’ Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AM

Sewing Group/108 12:00 PM

WonDerfuL WordS OfLife

SunDay Morning WorsHipSumMeR 2012

Staff News...Music Ministry InternHarris Gessner is from Madison, AL. He is the son of Mark and Rev. Mary Jo Gessner, who are both ministers at First Baptist Madison. Harris is a recent graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelors of Music Education in Voice. While in school he was apart of the Chamber Choir, Marching Band, and attended Auburn First Baptist Church. At AFBC, Harris served on staff as the Youth Intern and directed the Youth Choir. In the fall, he will continue his education at Emory University pursuing a Masters degree in Choral Conducting.

Student Ministry InternWe welcome Matt Hester as our Student Ministry Intern this summer. Matt just graduated from Samford University and will start the McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University this fall. Matt comes from Fort Payne, Alabama, and was one of Jamie’s students at First Baptist Fort Payne. He will be a great addition to our church’s ministry this summer.

A Letter of Resignation from Amanda AllenDear FBC family, This past week I turned in my resignation to the Personnel Committee. I will be working through Music Camp (which is going to be so much fun!) in July, but I will be leaving my job effective August 1st to start teaching music lessons from my studio full-time. I have LOVED working with you and with the children in our Wednesday night programs, but I do feel that God is calling me to another form of ministry. I want to thank you all so much for the friendship and kindness you have

shown me these past four years. I’m really excited about moving into a different type of ministry, but I will miss you, and I can’t wait to hear about all the wonderful things that are going on with M&M in the future! With much love, Amanda

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

55 Plus

Monday, June 4 10:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Jimmy Wall’s lake house.Cost is $6.00 plus a covered dish. Sign up now! Deadline is May 28!

Call 256-428-9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org

Sign up for Music Camp

Music Camp is July 9-13 and registration has begun. Contact the Music Ministry

Office at 256-428-9421 or online at www.fbchsv.org.

Fellowship Club

Friday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.Janice Allison will be speaking on creative writing. Please call JoAnn Allen to RSVP at

256-534-1958

Canada Mission TripPlanning Meeting

If you are interested in learning more about the mission trip to Port Carling, Ontario (North of Toronto), there is an interest/

planning meeting on June 6 from 4:45-5:30 PM in room 140. For more information

contact Rodger Keene at 256-881-6533 or Don Newman at 256-881-6572.

Volume 63 / Week Number 21 / May 24, 2012

May 27, 2012

Sermon by Jud Reasons“Windblown”

Acts 2:1-4

First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

Rise and SIngHoly Spirit Come (#11)*

*denotes track from FF Songs CD, Vol. 1

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me - ScottTrumpet Solo by Mark Soutullo - Simple Gifts

Music led by Harris Gessner

No Evening Activities

FIRST THouGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

Each year our family makes a pilgrimage to the beach. We really are very predictable. Two weeks at Garden City, South Carolina seems to renew energy and restore us for the coming church year. We rest, read, take in the surf and sun, and of course eat all of the good seafood that we can. This year the thought of rest sounds especially inviting.

In my absence the following schedule has been designed for worship leadership:

Sunday morning, May 27

Jud Reasons, our Associate Pastor, will be preaching in both worship services.

Sunday night, May 27

There will be no evening activities due to the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.

Wednesday night, May 30

Several of the folks who have been tutors at Lakewood Elementary this year will give us a year-end report on this new partnership.

Sunday Morning, June 3

Jamie Mackey, our Minister to Students, will be preaching in both morning worship services.

Sunday Night, June 3

A Church-wide picnic will be held at Sharon Johnston State Park.

Wednesday night, June 6

The Hallelujah Choir will offer a concert in the Fellowship Hall.

I look forward to seeing you again on June 10. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as we are away. Enjoy the wonderful worship services that you will experience in my absence. I know that they will be a blessing to you.

At VBS this year we are traveling back to Babylon and

learning about Daniel’s courage in captivity. VBS is open to

upcoming Kindergarteners through completed 6th grade. Invite your

friends and come join in the adventure! Registration is available

online at www.fbchsv.org/VBSregistration.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Childhood Ministries office at

256-428-9411.