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

May 12, 2013

Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Broken Leadership

to Bright Future”Acts 1:12-26

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

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

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Guest Organist: Elizabeth Hostetter

Music from the Sanctuary Choir:This Is My Father’s World—arr. Wilberg

(Julianna Darby and Elizabeth Hostetter, pianists)

No Evening Activities

Volume 64 / Week Number 25 / May 9, 2013

First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor

the words of Job 1:21 are running through my mind: “the LorD gave, and the LorD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LorD.” (EsV)

this sunday i enter the company of folks who will be observing Mother’s Day without a Mother who is living. i realize that many are in the company before me, but i have always been able to celebrate with my Mom (usually by long distance) on this special day that we honor our mothers. sunday will be different. As Job said, “ . . . the LorD has taken away.”

This Sunday our daughter will celebrate her first Mother’s Day as a mother! What joy we have in our family now as six-month-old Liam is a precious gift of god’s grace. i will rejoice with Emily and Josh as they enter into Mother’s Day (and later Father’s Day). As Job said, “the LorD gave . . .”

the rhythm of life includes empty seats at the table and new chairs that are added around the table. We mourn our losses and rejoice with our additions. Not only do i feel that as Mother’s Day approaches, but Christmas was a poignant reminder as well. It was the first Christmas without Mom – but Sarah was there with her beautiful radiance to brighten up the celebration. Yes, that is the sarah that i mentioned in my sermon on sunday. she is now engaged to be married to our son Andrew. “the LorD gave, and the LorD has taken away . . .”

“Blessed be the name of the LorD.” in the midst of the losses and additions we worship and praise our god. sunday will be an opportunity for us to do just that. our journey through the transformation of Easter People takes us to the first church business meeting (Acts 1:12-26). It is a story about leadership in the church. I think it is also God’s Word for us about the losses and additions that we experience in life. Even in the story of this business meeting, there are lessons for mothers and those who honor their mothers, living or deceased. i hope that you will join us as we explore these lessons together.

“the LorD gave, and the LorD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” AMEN.

Fellowship Club

Friday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Menu: Lasagna rolls,

tossed salad, garlic Bread, Cheese Cake. Non-members please call Sue Mauldin at

256-534-2368 for reservations.

College Department Summer Kickoff Party

Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the student Center.

Activities: Mexican fiesta dinner, catch up with friends, play games, and watch a movie. Please rsVP to Vic and tammy McCarn at tmccarn@integrity.com or call

256-536-9007.

World ChangersJune 15-29, 2013

the Madison Baptist Association helps host World Changers each summer in our city. World Changers brings in hundreds of Baptist students from around the country

to help renovate low income housing in our city. Most of the home owners are elderly

and need outside work on their house.

this summer we will have twice as many students with two weeks of work. the

Association is asking for sunday school classes or WMU circles to host a group

of 12-14 students in our worship services and provide lunch for the group Monday –

Friday during their work week. if your group would like to provide this service to students

from all over the united states, contact Mike Pearce by Sunday, May 19 at mike@fbchsv.org or 256-428-9448.

thank you, student Choir, for what you did this past weekend with Ken Medema. You were wonderful! Please be aware that he

has suCh glowing appraisals of you, your singing, and your overall spirit.

student Choir will sing for sanctuary Worship on Graduate Recognition Service,

May 19. Please come to the Sanctuary upon your early dismissal from sunday School. No more rehearsals this school

year!

Children’s Choirs Music Celebration & Recognition Service

Join us as our children lead us in worship on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the

Sanctuary. We will celebrate their accomplishments in music

from the past year.

Celebrate Missions!

May 22 from 5:45-7:00 p.m. in the Life Center honoring our Mission Friends, GA’s, and RA’s. Special guest Nathan Dorrell, two-time gold medalist and world champion juggler! Reception to follow in the Gathering Place.

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 15

AdultsChicken Primavera

w/Fettuccini Pasta & Steamed VegetablesGarlic Cheddar Biscuits

SaladGrilled Chicken Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

05/05/13

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,592,225.00

Offering

This Week $ 138,450.80

YTD $ 2,582,028.30

Faith Steps - Admin Suite

This Week $ 10,101.00

YTD $ 609,697.00

To Date: $ 623,732.00

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 28,967.18

YTD $ 795,407.09

To Date: $ 4,677,955.22

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 70

Children 79

Students 141

Adults 618

Brookdale 20

Visitors 34

TOTAL 957

Worship Service

First Fellowship 409

Sanctuary Worship 650

TOTAL 1059

THANK YOUThank you notes have been received from

Jeanette and Joe Hunter and Myra Haythorn. They have been placed on the bulletin board

across from the Music Suite.

Family Matters

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSrandy & Janice hicks7104 Criner Road SEHuntsville, AL 35802

Megan Quinn300 Broadway LaneMadison35757

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYRomy and Rick Rorex in the loss of her sister and Nicholas Rorex in the loss of his aunt, Patra Horner Reece.

Kathy and Mike Campbell in the loss of her father, Robert Bordewieck.

Benita Hines in the loss of her mother-in-law, Leola Hines.

Church PicnicDate: Sunday, May 19, 2013 (3:00-7:00 PM)Where: Marshall Baptist retreat CenterDriving Directions: the Marshall Baptist retreat Center is located just off U.S. Hwy 431, 1.5 miles north of Guntersville, Alabama, 30 Miles SE of Huntsville, and 80 NE of Birmingham. Bring picnic food for your family and a little more! Drinks and paper products will be provided. No reservations needed!

The 24th Annual Langley Invitational

Golf TournamentBenefitting FBC Student Ministries Missions

Friday, May 24, 2013

Goose Pond Plantation Pointe Golf Course, Scottsboro, AL

FORMAT: Four Man Scramble with Shotgun Start

FEE: $40.00 (includes green fee, cart, and all the fun you can have! Please no refunds after May 22)

Donations in honor of Dr. Langley and proceeds from the sale snacks, drinks, etc. will be used for FBC Student Ministry Missions.

REGISTRATION: Forms available in the church office, welcome centers, and online at www.fbchsv.org/langleytournament.

June 9-136:00-8:00 p.m.

Welcome to Athens, where you'll join Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth! This amazing experience will help families explore ancient Athens

through the eyes of Paul.

It's our prayer that the Athens Family Bible

Camp will allow God's Word to come to life like never before...touching lives, changing hearts, and drawing families

closer to Christ.

Arrive Ditto Landing at Noon Depart at 12:30

12:45 - 3:30 Lunch on the Tennessee RiverTickets are $10 and will go on sale soon!

Limited seatingSign up by Monday, June 3 by contacting the Adult Ministry Office at

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

Directions: Take US-231 South/ Memorial Pkwy • Turn left onto Hobbs Island Rd SE • Take the 1st right onto Ditto Landing Rd SE • Follow signs for drop off and parking

Experienced Adults

Fish Fry on the

Sunday, June 9

Perry County Mission Trip

June 9-14

Contact Gordon Perry at 256-837-2323 for more information.

Sunday, May 12First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMNo Evening Activities

Monday, May 13Letter Writing/252 9:00 AMBalance Classes/1st floor 9:00 AMPrayer Partners/Parlor 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/Choir Rm. 10:30 AM

Tuesday, May 14Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMIntercessory Prayer/242 7:00 AMSpiritual Formations/Parlor 7:00 AM2345 Ministry Open Gym/Life Ctr 5:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMBoy Scouts/3rd floor 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15Balance Classes/1st floor 9:00 AMSupper/Fellowship Hall 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMChildren’s Choir Recognition Service 5:30 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/Choir Room 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 16Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMESL Classes/1st floor, FHall 9:00 AM

Friday, May 17BSF/Parlor 4:30 AMScrapbooking/Fellowship Hall 9:00 AMBalance Class/1st fl. 9:00 AM

Saturday, May 18Graduate Weekend 5:00 PM

change in location!

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 15

AdultsChicken Primavera

w/Fettuccini Pasta & Steamed VegetablesGarlic Cheddar Biscuits

SaladGrilled Chicken Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

05/05/13

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,592,225.00

Offering

This Week $ 138,450.80

YTD $ 2,582,028.30

Faith Steps - Admin Suite

This Week $ 10,101.00

YTD $ 609,697.00

To Date: $ 623,732.00

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 28,967.18

YTD $ 795,407.09

To Date: $ 4,677,955.22

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 70

Children 79

Students 141

Adults 618

Brookdale 20

Visitors 34

TOTAL 957

Worship Service

First Fellowship 409

Sanctuary Worship 650

TOTAL 1059

THANK YOUThank you notes have been received from

Jeanette and Joe Hunter and Myra Haythorn. They have been placed on the bulletin board

across from the Music Suite.

Family Matters

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSrandy & Janice hicks7104 Criner Road SEHuntsville, AL 35802

Megan Quinn300 Broadway LaneMadison35757

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYRomy and Rick Rorex in the loss of her sister and Nicholas Rorex in the loss of his aunt, Patra Horner Reece.

Kathy and Mike Campbell in the loss of her father, Robert Bordewieck.

Benita Hines in the loss of her mother-in-law, Leola Hines.

Church PicnicDate: Sunday, May 19, 2013 (3:00-7:00 PM)Where: Marshall Baptist retreat CenterDriving Directions: the Marshall Baptist retreat Center is located just off U.S. Hwy 431, 1.5 miles north of Guntersville, Alabama, 30 Miles SE of Huntsville, and 80 NE of Birmingham. Bring picnic food for your family and a little more! Drinks and paper products will be provided. No reservations needed!

The 24th Annual Langley Invitational

Golf TournamentBenefitting FBC Student Ministries Missions

Friday, May 24, 2013

Goose Pond Plantation Pointe Golf Course, Scottsboro, AL

FORMAT: Four Man Scramble with Shotgun Start

FEE: $40.00 (includes green fee, cart, and all the fun you can have! Please no refunds after May 22)

Donations in honor of Dr. Langley and proceeds from the sale snacks, drinks, etc. will be used for FBC Student Ministry Missions.

REGISTRATION: Forms available in the church office, welcome centers, and online at www.fbchsv.org/langleytournament.

June 9-136:00-8:00 p.m.

Welcome to Athens, where you'll join Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth! This amazing experience will help families explore ancient Athens

through the eyes of Paul.

It's our prayer that the Athens Family Bible

Camp will allow God's Word to come to life like never before...touching lives, changing hearts, and drawing families

closer to Christ.

Arrive Ditto Landing at Noon Depart at 12:30

12:45 - 3:30 Lunch on the Tennessee RiverTickets are $10 and will go on sale soon!

Limited seatingSign up by Monday, June 3 by contacting the Adult Ministry Office at

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

Directions: Take US-231 South/ Memorial Pkwy • Turn left onto Hobbs Island Rd SE • Take the 1st right onto Ditto Landing Rd SE • Follow signs for drop off and parking

Experienced Adults

Fish Fry on the

Sunday, June 9

Perry County Mission Trip

June 9-14

Contact Gordon Perry at 256-837-2323 for more information.

Sunday, May 12First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMNo Evening Activities

Monday, May 13Letter Writing/252 9:00 AMBalance Classes/1st floor 9:00 AMPrayer Partners/Parlor 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/Choir Rm. 10:30 AM

Tuesday, May 14Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMIntercessory Prayer/242 7:00 AMSpiritual Formations/Parlor 7:00 AM2345 Ministry Open Gym/Life Ctr 5:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMBoy Scouts/3rd floor 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15Balance Classes/1st floor 9:00 AMSupper/Fellowship Hall 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMChildren’s Choir Recognition Service 5:30 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/Choir Room 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 16Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMESL Classes/1st floor, FHall 9:00 AM

Friday, May 17BSF/Parlor 4:30 AMScrapbooking/Fellowship Hall 9:00 AMBalance Class/1st fl. 9:00 AM

Saturday, May 18Graduate Weekend 5:00 PM

change in location!

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

May 12, 2013

Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Broken Leadership

to Bright Future”Acts 1:12-26

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

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

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Guest Organist: Elizabeth Hostetter

Music from the Sanctuary Choir:This Is My Father’s World—arr. Wilberg

(Julianna Darby and Elizabeth Hostetter, pianists)

No Evening Activities

Volume 64 / Week Number 25 / May 9, 2013

First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor

the words of Job 1:21 are running through my mind: “the LorD gave, and the LorD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LorD.” (EsV)

this sunday i enter the company of folks who will be observing Mother’s Day without a Mother who is living. i realize that many are in the company before me, but i have always been able to celebrate with my Mom (usually by long distance) on this special day that we honor our mothers. sunday will be different. As Job said, “ . . . the LorD has taken away.”

This Sunday our daughter will celebrate her first Mother’s Day as a mother! What joy we have in our family now as six-month-old Liam is a precious gift of god’s grace. i will rejoice with Emily and Josh as they enter into Mother’s Day (and later Father’s Day). As Job said, “the LorD gave . . .”

the rhythm of life includes empty seats at the table and new chairs that are added around the table. We mourn our losses and rejoice with our additions. Not only do i feel that as Mother’s Day approaches, but Christmas was a poignant reminder as well. It was the first Christmas without Mom – but Sarah was there with her beautiful radiance to brighten up the celebration. Yes, that is the sarah that i mentioned in my sermon on sunday. she is now engaged to be married to our son Andrew. “the LorD gave, and the LorD has taken away . . .”

“Blessed be the name of the LorD.” in the midst of the losses and additions we worship and praise our god. sunday will be an opportunity for us to do just that. our journey through the transformation of Easter People takes us to the first church business meeting (Acts 1:12-26). It is a story about leadership in the church. I think it is also God’s Word for us about the losses and additions that we experience in life. Even in the story of this business meeting, there are lessons for mothers and those who honor their mothers, living or deceased. i hope that you will join us as we explore these lessons together.

“the LorD gave, and the LorD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” AMEN.

Fellowship Club

Friday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Menu: Lasagna rolls,

tossed salad, garlic Bread, Cheese Cake. Non-members please call Sue Mauldin at

256-534-2368 for reservations.

College Department Summer Kickoff Party

Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the student Center.

Activities: Mexican fiesta dinner, catch up with friends, play games, and watch a movie. Please rsVP to Vic and tammy McCarn at tmccarn@integrity.com or call

256-536-9007.

World ChangersJune 15-29, 2013

the Madison Baptist Association helps host World Changers each summer in our city. World Changers brings in hundreds of Baptist students from around the country

to help renovate low income housing in our city. Most of the home owners are elderly

and need outside work on their house.

this summer we will have twice as many students with two weeks of work. the

Association is asking for sunday school classes or WMU circles to host a group

of 12-14 students in our worship services and provide lunch for the group Monday –

Friday during their work week. if your group would like to provide this service to students

from all over the united states, contact Mike Pearce by Sunday, May 19 at mike@fbchsv.org or 256-428-9448.

thank you, student Choir, for what you did this past weekend with Ken Medema. You were wonderful! Please be aware that he

has suCh glowing appraisals of you, your singing, and your overall spirit.

student Choir will sing for sanctuary Worship on Graduate Recognition Service,

May 19. Please come to the Sanctuary upon your early dismissal from sunday School. No more rehearsals this school

year!

Children’s Choirs Music Celebration & Recognition Service

Join us as our children lead us in worship on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the

Sanctuary. We will celebrate their accomplishments in music

from the past year.

Celebrate Missions!

May 22 from 5:45-7:00 p.m. in the Life Center honoring our Mission Friends, GA’s, and RA’s. Special guest Nathan Dorrell, two-time gold medalist and world champion juggler! Reception to follow in the Gathering Place.