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First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
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
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MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
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The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First thoughts David hull, Pastor
Easter is a sunday unlike any other sunday during the year. the special celebration of the resurrection calls forth our best worship – and our largest crowds. Because this day is unlike any other day, we are trying something new this year on Easter sunday. Let me explain what will be happening.
We will have our worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as we normally do. sunday school will follow the regular schedule. two new events will
occur to enhance our Bible study and worship offerings on that day.
Easter Pastor’s Class – Most folks will want to attend their regular sunday school classes on Easter. however, we realize that some people are not connected to a sunday school class at this time. i will be teaching a one-time class in the Chapel that will be an Easter Bible study. this class is open to anyone who would like to come. guests are welcome to join us for this class. if this class is something that you would like to try for Easter, i invite you to join me as we study the great Bible account of that first Easter.
Additional Contemporary Worship service – this year we add a third worship service to our schedule for Easter. Because of the crowded conditions in the Fellowship hall on Easter and because we think that another service time may provide an opportunity for more people to worship with us on that special day, we will have a second contemporary worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Jeremy and the praise band will provide the musical worship leadership for the service. the sermon will be a video recording from the First Fellowship service that morning. Does this time work better for your family on Easter sunday? Would you like to try contemporary worship at a later time? Do you know of people who would rather come to a service like this? Will you change from your pattern and invite them to come with you on Easter? All of these are options that lead us to offer this third worship experience on Easter sunday.
Easter sunday is unlike any other sunday during the year. We are opening new doors to welcome new people on Easter. Pass the word . . . make the invitation . . . and join us for Bible study and worship on this great day in the morning.
April 10, 2011Fifth Sunday in Lent
sermon: “the spirit of grace”romans 8:6-11
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
the Music Makers Choir will sing
sunday school - 9:15 a.m.Bible study for all ages
sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.sanctuary Choir Anthem:
“Amazing grace, My Chains Are gone”
solo by Lea hoppe
Evening ActivitiesWorship in the Chapel - 5:00 p.m.
Sermon by the Pastor
Foundations for Life Classes:
Financial Peace, Oh the Places We Will Go,
Ladies’ Study
Easter Lilies
Orders are being taken now for Easter lilies to be placed
in the Sanctuary. Cost is $7.50. Order envelopes can
be found at the Welcome Centers, Church Office,
and online at www.fbchsv.org/easterlilies. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, April
17th. Please turn in envelope and payment to Kristi Taylor
in the Church Office.
Graduate Recognition SundayMay 15
Are you graduating? Please email [email protected] with name, degree, and school.
Airborne Sunday School ClassLen & Kennie Worlund, teachers
About 10 years ago FBC recognized a need for some kind of Sunday School class avail-able for those who cannot attend on Sunday mornings. FBC established a telephone conferencing ministry as part of the Experienced Adult Ministry. This class is available for home-bound, their caregivers, and for those whose life circumstances make it difficult to physically attend a Sunday School Bible Study. Many of these missed the fellowship and Bible Study provided in Sunday School.
Lillian Cochran, home-bound, declares, “This class is the high point of my week. I look forward to sharing and hearing the lesson in a class where poor eyesight is not a con-cern and then listening to FBC televised services”. Roland Griner is in assisted living and he is very enthusiastic about the class giving out Sunday School books and phone cards to people he comes in contact with, encouraging them to be a part of the class.
The class meets every Sunday morning by conference call from 9:30-10:00 a.m. For the first ten minutes members talk to each other about events of their week and share prayer requests. About 5 minutes is used for listening to music, CD or live, with an explanation about the author of the piece and details about the music. The lesson from Lifeway LIFE VENTURES (a Bible Study for retired adults) is presented for the next 12-15 minutes. Dr. Hull, Pastor, closes the conference call praying for each class member. Anyone wishing to be a part of the class should call the Experienced Adult Office (256-428-9403) for a toll free phone number and a passcode to call from cell phone or land lines.
Volume 62 / Week Number 14 / April 7, 2011
MEMORIALS (Continued)
MEMORIAL FUND
Mrs. Wilma CalhounElizabeth W. RiddleHarry & Sue Strack
Kate StrackAnn Thomas
Mr. Bill Fiser
C. C. Lee
Mr. James HarmonRick & Chris Copetas-Corn
Mr. Ed Jones
Ed & Billie Perkins
Mr. David LangleyCarl & Linda Melton
Ann & Latham Walker
Mr. Dean RatliffJohn C. Wicks
Mrs. Martha Teeters
Julie S. Oliver
Mrs. Bessie Massey WebbBenjamin E. Webb
MISSIONS
Mrs. Wilma M. CalhounConnie & Chuck Griggers
Doyle & Janis KellyTim McCord
Mr. David LangleyJerry & Charlene Graham
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Mr. Charles Mauldin
Margery AmatoAlan & Chong Bowman
Marsha & Michael DaughertyWalter & Judy Douglas
Carol N. GurskiGerald & Brenda Jones
Marilyn & Walker LaphamJames & Beverly McEuen
Paul & Martha NelsonRichard & Janette PerryJames & Shirley PowellPhil and Rhonda Ryan
Santa Rosa County Engineering Dept.
and Planning & Zoning Dept.Stephen & Melissa Smith
Arnold & Sara StokesJohn & Sara Thomas
Bonnie TonderaRaymond & Peggy WeaverThomas B. Whiteside, Jr.
Patricia L. Williams
HONORARIUMS
“FAITH STEPS”
Will and Emily Cook and Family Dr. & Mrs. Billy L. Walker
Mr. Daniel DeanDianne Oliver
Bill and Sherree Jones
On their 50th Wedding AnniversaryBuilders B Coed S. S. Class
FBC YOUTH MISSION
Dr. Ralph LangleyThe Mauldin Family, Sue & Charles, Jr., Lara Daugherty & Alison Phillips
LOTTIE MOON
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Tondera
Bonnie & Steve Tondera
UNDESIGNATED
Hugh and Roberta CarsonsOn their 60th Wedding
AnniversaryKen & Irma Blythe
April 17 at 5:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryOrchestra, Organ, Handbells, and Harps
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSteve and Cindy McKayWill and Connor7903 Regent CircleApartment 1Huntsville, AL 35802-1469
Taylor and Natalie Hamilton692 Crestview DriveMadison, AL 35758-1289
Daniel Cox1720 Sandlin AvenueHuntsville, AL 35801-1638
Meagan Roth110 Ridgegate PlaceApartment 919Huntsville, AL 35801-1979
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYMike and Sheri Wilkinson in the loss of his father, Evan Wilkinson, Sarah and Brett Bolton in the loss of their grandfather, Louie L. Wilkinson
Pat and Jim Lindberg in the loss of her sister and brother-in-law, Doloris and William Scivally
Stan and Janet Long in the loss of his father, Jeff Long
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, April 13
AdultsChicken Fillet sandwich
Waffle FriesCarrot raisin salad
Dessert
saladFried Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
stEWArDshiP rEPort
4/03/11
Year-to-Date goal $2,312,940.00
offering
This Week $90,448.60
YTD $2,223,510.25
Debt retirement
This Week $1,025.00
YTD $32,099.50
Faith Steps to the Future:
This Week $45,266.42
YTD $1,764,451.34
To Date: $1,950,930.64
AttENDANCE
sunday schoolPreschool 73
Children 97
Students 109
Adults 668
Brookdale 19
Visitors 38
totAL 1010
Worship servicesFirst Fellowship 370
Sanctuary Worship 634
totAL 1004
thANk YouThank you notes have been received from
Roberta (Robbie) Shockley and Walter Proctor. They have been placed on the bulletin board
across from the church office.
sunday, Apr. 10First Fellowship 8:15 AM
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
Evening Service in the Chapel 5:00 PM
Foundations for Life Classes
Financial Peace
Oh the Places We Will Go
Ladies’ Study
Monday, Apr. 11MOPS/241 9:00 AM
Letter Writing/ 242 9:00 AM
tuesday, Apr. 12Grief Share/CLC 6:00 PM
Forum/118 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 13Writing Your Life St./118 11:00 AM
Supper 4:45 PM
Prayer Meeting 5:45 PM
Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM
thursday, Apr. 14Needlework/107-108 12:00 PM
April 9-13STUDENT SPRING CAMP
MEMORIALS January 1, 2011-March 31, 2011
ANNIE ARMSTRONG
Greer RubleChris, Patti, & Jane Kelly
BENEVOLENCE
Mr. David LangleyDon & Barbara Bean
Emily & Jack BurwellMadelyn Poteat Bussey
Sammy M. ButlerWood & Peggi DeLeuil
Carol DuffeyFBC Staff
Joyce Freisen, John Freisen & FamilyAnn H. Gravlee
Jean GreenSandra B. Harris
Barbara HerringtonWinfred & Frances JonesAl & Charlene Kinnear
James A. LangleyJim & Ola Ann LeeCarl A. Morring, Jr.
Paul & Martha NelsonJulie S. OliverNell Parsons
Joseph & Carrol PeeryFamily of Libby Peery
Phillip & Laura RobertsJanet & Kenneth Shields
William M.& Louise W. SillsArnold & Sara Stokes
Jean Wessel Templeton & FamilyRick & Geneva Voetter & Families
Janis Grant WarmanMary & Wendell Wentz
Sara WestF. L WestmorelandElizabeth Whitten
Betty & Iva “Buddy” Yates
“FAITH STEPS”
Mrs. Rosemary BrubakerArnold & Sara Stokes
Mrs. Patricia Bragg
Mr. & Mrs. Charles BoudreauAnn H. Gravlee
Ann & Latham Walker
Mr. Bill FiserRoy & Patricia Martin
Mrs. Evelyn A. Hunt
Sue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mr. Ed Jones
Tuesday Breakfast Group
Mr. David LangleyJanet & PollyCrawford
Tim & Janet Crawford & FamilyMyra & Jack Haythorn
Graham & Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna Thornton
Mr. William K. Martin
FBC Sanctuary ChoirEd & Billie Perkins
Mr. Bruce ShannonJanice & Paul AllisonBuilders B Coed Class
Ann H. GravleeAnn & Latham Walker
Mary J. White
Mr. Joe Walker, Jr. Clyde & Barbara Bean
Bubba, Diane, Nathan, & Thomas Belcher
Peggy BelcherMr. & Mrs. Charles BoudreauDr. & Mrs. W. H. Goodson, Jr.
Ann H. GravleeJames “Bo” & Doni Harrison
Jane & Ken HillGrace P. Makowsky
Linda & Bill McAllisterBlake & Lyla McMullen
Leah, Ron, Laura, Chris & Melody Oakley
Raymond & Helon O’BarrMichael J. Propst
Randy Roper & Ken RivenbarkCindy & Mark Russell
John ShaverAnaloyce Tipton & Bo DavisJosephine & Charlie Tipton
Latham & Ann WalkerDr. & Mrs. Buford L. Whitt
GRACE LANGLEY MEMORIAL FUND
Mr. David Langley
Charles & Martha RiceJim & Libby Whisenant
The FBC Builders, led by our leader Mr. Gordon Perry, built a wheel chair ramp Friday and Saturday of the Serving the City weekend. The ramp recipient is a sweet lady (nicknamed “Cinda”) who within the last year has been diagnosed with ALS. With the disease progression she has lost the use of her legs and moves about in a wheel chair. She lives alone and has a sister who takes her to doctors appointments and grocery shopping. Each trip out of her home has required her to get out of her motorized wheel chair, crawl on her knees down four brick steps and with her sister’s help, climb from the ground into the car. And think of the reverse process after a long day of doctor visits.
About 5:30 p.m. Saturday we were privileged to watch Cinda with a big smile and big tears in her eyes, come out of her door, wheel herself safely down her new ramp and safely back up the ramp and into her home! Cinda was very grateful and tried to express to us the new freedom this gives her. She can now get her mail out of the box without help! Can you imagine being overwhelmed because you can now get your own mail!?
The FBC Builders average age is Ooooold. The tasks we do are always satisfying and fun. (What could be more fun than working with old timers who each know exactly how a job should be done and are very willing to share!? :). But, we don’t always get to see the happy benefactor of our labors like we did this time.
Hope you all had great STC experiences! Praise the Lord!!
Anonymous Old Guy
Thank you to all who participated!
New MiNistry OppOrtuNity
HealtH MiNistry• Educational Opportunities• Blood Pressure Checks• Support Groups• Speakers on Disease Process• Working with youth, adutls, and seniors
Training Provided by
iNterested? CONtaCt eugeNia graves rN, Bs, FaitH COMMuNity Nurse
[email protected] Or 256-682-6271
Demonstrating CHRIST’S LOvEA Story from Serving the City as ONE
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, April 13
AdultsChicken Fillet sandwich
Waffle FriesCarrot raisin salad
Dessert
saladFried Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
stEWArDshiP rEPort
4/03/11
Year-to-Date goal $2,312,940.00
offering
This Week $90,448.60
YTD $2,223,510.25
Debt retirement
This Week $1,025.00
YTD $32,099.50
Faith Steps to the Future:
This Week $45,266.42
YTD $1,764,451.34
To Date: $1,950,930.64
AttENDANCE
sunday schoolPreschool 73
Children 97
Students 109
Adults 668
Brookdale 19
Visitors 38
totAL 1010
Worship servicesFirst Fellowship 370
Sanctuary Worship 634
totAL 1004
thANk YouThank you notes have been received from
Roberta (Robbie) Shockley and Walter Proctor. They have been placed on the bulletin board
across from the church office.
sunday, Apr. 10First Fellowship 8:15 AM
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
Evening Service in the Chapel 5:00 PM
Foundations for Life Classes
Financial Peace
Oh the Places We Will Go
Ladies’ Study
Monday, Apr. 11MOPS/241 9:00 AM
Letter Writing/ 242 9:00 AM
tuesday, Apr. 12Grief Share/CLC 6:00 PM
Forum/118 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 13Writing Your Life St./118 11:00 AM
Supper 4:45 PM
Prayer Meeting 5:45 PM
Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM
thursday, Apr. 14Needlework/107-108 12:00 PM
April 9-13STUDENT SPRING CAMP
MEMORIALS January 1, 2011-March 31, 2011
ANNIE ARMSTRONG
Greer RubleChris, Patti, & Jane Kelly
BENEVOLENCE
Mr. David LangleyDon & Barbara Bean
Emily & Jack BurwellMadelyn Poteat Bussey
Sammy M. ButlerWood & Peggi DeLeuil
Carol DuffeyFBC Staff
Joyce Freisen, John Freisen & FamilyAnn H. Gravlee
Jean GreenSandra B. Harris
Barbara HerringtonWinfred & Frances JonesAl & Charlene Kinnear
James A. LangleyJim & Ola Ann LeeCarl A. Morring, Jr.
Paul & Martha NelsonJulie S. OliverNell Parsons
Joseph & Carrol PeeryFamily of Libby Peery
Phillip & Laura RobertsJanet & Kenneth Shields
William M.& Louise W. SillsArnold & Sara Stokes
Jean Wessel Templeton & FamilyRick & Geneva Voetter & Families
Janis Grant WarmanMary & Wendell Wentz
Sara WestF. L WestmorelandElizabeth Whitten
Betty & Iva “Buddy” Yates
“FAITH STEPS”
Mrs. Rosemary BrubakerArnold & Sara Stokes
Mrs. Patricia Bragg
Mr. & Mrs. Charles BoudreauAnn H. Gravlee
Ann & Latham Walker
Mr. Bill FiserRoy & Patricia Martin
Mrs. Evelyn A. Hunt
Sue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mr. Ed Jones
Tuesday Breakfast Group
Mr. David LangleyJanet & PollyCrawford
Tim & Janet Crawford & FamilyMyra & Jack Haythorn
Graham & Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna Thornton
Mr. William K. Martin
FBC Sanctuary ChoirEd & Billie Perkins
Mr. Bruce ShannonJanice & Paul AllisonBuilders B Coed Class
Ann H. GravleeAnn & Latham Walker
Mary J. White
Mr. Joe Walker, Jr. Clyde & Barbara Bean
Bubba, Diane, Nathan, & Thomas Belcher
Peggy BelcherMr. & Mrs. Charles BoudreauDr. & Mrs. W. H. Goodson, Jr.
Ann H. GravleeJames “Bo” & Doni Harrison
Jane & Ken HillGrace P. Makowsky
Linda & Bill McAllisterBlake & Lyla McMullen
Leah, Ron, Laura, Chris & Melody Oakley
Raymond & Helon O’BarrMichael J. Propst
Randy Roper & Ken RivenbarkCindy & Mark Russell
John ShaverAnaloyce Tipton & Bo DavisJosephine & Charlie Tipton
Latham & Ann WalkerDr. & Mrs. Buford L. Whitt
GRACE LANGLEY MEMORIAL FUND
Mr. David Langley
Charles & Martha RiceJim & Libby Whisenant
The FBC Builders, led by our leader Mr. Gordon Perry, built a wheel chair ramp Friday and Saturday of the Serving the City weekend. The ramp recipient is a sweet lady (nicknamed “Cinda”) who within the last year has been diagnosed with ALS. With the disease progression she has lost the use of her legs and moves about in a wheel chair. She lives alone and has a sister who takes her to doctors appointments and grocery shopping. Each trip out of her home has required her to get out of her motorized wheel chair, crawl on her knees down four brick steps and with her sister’s help, climb from the ground into the car. And think of the reverse process after a long day of doctor visits.
About 5:30 p.m. Saturday we were privileged to watch Cinda with a big smile and big tears in her eyes, come out of her door, wheel herself safely down her new ramp and safely back up the ramp and into her home! Cinda was very grateful and tried to express to us the new freedom this gives her. She can now get her mail out of the box without help! Can you imagine being overwhelmed because you can now get your own mail!?
The FBC Builders average age is Ooooold. The tasks we do are always satisfying and fun. (What could be more fun than working with old timers who each know exactly how a job should be done and are very willing to share!? :). But, we don’t always get to see the happy benefactor of our labors like we did this time.
Hope you all had great STC experiences! Praise the Lord!!
Anonymous Old Guy
Thank you to all who participated!
New MiNistry OppOrtuNity
HealtH MiNistry• Educational Opportunities• Blood Pressure Checks• Support Groups• Speakers on Disease Process• Working with youth, adutls, and seniors
Training Provided by
iNterested? CONtaCt eugeNia graves rN, Bs, FaitH COMMuNity Nurse
[email protected] Or 256-682-6271
Demonstrating CHRIST’S LOvEA Story from Serving the City as ONE
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, April 13
AdultsChicken Fillet sandwich
Waffle FriesCarrot raisin salad
Dessert
saladFried Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
stEWArDshiP rEPort
4/03/11
Year-to-Date goal $2,312,940.00
offering
This Week $90,448.60
YTD $2,223,510.25
Debt retirement
This Week $1,025.00
YTD $32,099.50
Faith Steps to the Future:
This Week $45,266.42
YTD $1,764,451.34
To Date: $1,950,930.64
AttENDANCE
sunday schoolPreschool 73
Children 97
Students 109
Adults 668
Brookdale 19
Visitors 38
totAL 1010
Worship servicesFirst Fellowship 370
Sanctuary Worship 634
totAL 1004
thANk YouThank you notes have been received from
Roberta (Robbie) Shockley and Walter Proctor. They have been placed on the bulletin board
across from the church office.
sunday, Apr. 10First Fellowship 8:15 AM
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
Evening Service in the Chapel 5:00 PM
Foundations for Life Classes
Financial Peace
Oh the Places We Will Go
Ladies’ Study
Monday, Apr. 11MOPS/241 9:00 AM
Letter Writing/ 242 9:00 AM
tuesday, Apr. 12Grief Share/CLC 6:00 PM
Forum/118 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 13Writing Your Life St./118 11:00 AM
Supper 4:45 PM
Prayer Meeting 5:45 PM
Sanctuary Choir 7:00 PM
thursday, Apr. 14Needlework/107-108 12:00 PM
April 9-13STUDENT SPRING CAMP
MEMORIALS January 1, 2011-March 31, 2011
ANNIE ARMSTRONG
Greer RubleChris, Patti, & Jane Kelly
BENEVOLENCE
Mr. David LangleyDon & Barbara Bean
Emily & Jack BurwellMadelyn Poteat Bussey
Sammy M. ButlerWood & Peggi DeLeuil
Carol DuffeyFBC Staff
Joyce Freisen, John Freisen & FamilyAnn H. Gravlee
Jean GreenSandra B. Harris
Barbara HerringtonWinfred & Frances JonesAl & Charlene Kinnear
James A. LangleyJim & Ola Ann LeeCarl A. Morring, Jr.
Paul & Martha NelsonJulie S. OliverNell Parsons
Joseph & Carrol PeeryFamily of Libby Peery
Phillip & Laura RobertsJanet & Kenneth Shields
William M.& Louise W. SillsArnold & Sara Stokes
Jean Wessel Templeton & FamilyRick & Geneva Voetter & Families
Janis Grant WarmanMary & Wendell Wentz
Sara WestF. L WestmorelandElizabeth Whitten
Betty & Iva “Buddy” Yates
“FAITH STEPS”
Mrs. Rosemary BrubakerArnold & Sara Stokes
Mrs. Patricia Bragg
Mr. & Mrs. Charles BoudreauAnn H. Gravlee
Ann & Latham Walker
Mr. Bill FiserRoy & Patricia Martin
Mrs. Evelyn A. Hunt
Sue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mr. Ed Jones
Tuesday Breakfast Group
Mr. David LangleyJanet & PollyCrawford
Tim & Janet Crawford & FamilyMyra & Jack Haythorn
Graham & Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna Thornton
Mr. William K. Martin
FBC Sanctuary ChoirEd & Billie Perkins
Mr. Bruce ShannonJanice & Paul AllisonBuilders B Coed Class
Ann H. GravleeAnn & Latham Walker
Mary J. White
Mr. Joe Walker, Jr. Clyde & Barbara Bean
Bubba, Diane, Nathan, & Thomas Belcher
Peggy BelcherMr. & Mrs. Charles BoudreauDr. & Mrs. W. H. Goodson, Jr.
Ann H. GravleeJames “Bo” & Doni Harrison
Jane & Ken HillGrace P. Makowsky
Linda & Bill McAllisterBlake & Lyla McMullen
Leah, Ron, Laura, Chris & Melody Oakley
Raymond & Helon O’BarrMichael J. Propst
Randy Roper & Ken RivenbarkCindy & Mark Russell
John ShaverAnaloyce Tipton & Bo DavisJosephine & Charlie Tipton
Latham & Ann WalkerDr. & Mrs. Buford L. Whitt
GRACE LANGLEY MEMORIAL FUND
Mr. David Langley
Charles & Martha RiceJim & Libby Whisenant
The FBC Builders, led by our leader Mr. Gordon Perry, built a wheel chair ramp Friday and Saturday of the Serving the City weekend. The ramp recipient is a sweet lady (nicknamed “Cinda”) who within the last year has been diagnosed with ALS. With the disease progression she has lost the use of her legs and moves about in a wheel chair. She lives alone and has a sister who takes her to doctors appointments and grocery shopping. Each trip out of her home has required her to get out of her motorized wheel chair, crawl on her knees down four brick steps and with her sister’s help, climb from the ground into the car. And think of the reverse process after a long day of doctor visits.
About 5:30 p.m. Saturday we were privileged to watch Cinda with a big smile and big tears in her eyes, come out of her door, wheel herself safely down her new ramp and safely back up the ramp and into her home! Cinda was very grateful and tried to express to us the new freedom this gives her. She can now get her mail out of the box without help! Can you imagine being overwhelmed because you can now get your own mail!?
The FBC Builders average age is Ooooold. The tasks we do are always satisfying and fun. (What could be more fun than working with old timers who each know exactly how a job should be done and are very willing to share!? :). But, we don’t always get to see the happy benefactor of our labors like we did this time.
Hope you all had great STC experiences! Praise the Lord!!
Anonymous Old Guy
Thank you to all who participated!
New MiNistry OppOrtuNity
HealtH MiNistry• Educational Opportunities• Blood Pressure Checks• Support Groups• Speakers on Disease Process• Working with youth, adutls, and seniors
Training Provided by
iNterested? CONtaCt eugeNia graves rN, Bs, FaitH COMMuNity Nurse
[email protected] Or 256-682-6271
Demonstrating CHRIST’S LOvEA Story from Serving the City as ONE
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600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
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knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First thoughts David hull, Pastor
Easter is a sunday unlike any other sunday during the year. the special celebration of the resurrection calls forth our best worship – and our largest crowds. Because this day is unlike any other day, we are trying something new this year on Easter sunday. Let me explain what will be happening.
We will have our worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as we normally do. sunday school will follow the regular schedule. two new events will
occur to enhance our Bible study and worship offerings on that day.
Easter Pastor’s Class – Most folks will want to attend their regular sunday school classes on Easter. however, we realize that some people are not connected to a sunday school class at this time. i will be teaching a one-time class in the Chapel that will be an Easter Bible study. this class is open to anyone who would like to come. guests are welcome to join us for this class. if this class is something that you would like to try for Easter, i invite you to join me as we study the great Bible account of that first Easter.
Additional Contemporary Worship service – this year we add a third worship service to our schedule for Easter. Because of the crowded conditions in the Fellowship hall on Easter and because we think that another service time may provide an opportunity for more people to worship with us on that special day, we will have a second contemporary worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Jeremy and the praise band will provide the musical worship leadership for the service. the sermon will be a video recording from the First Fellowship service that morning. Does this time work better for your family on Easter sunday? Would you like to try contemporary worship at a later time? Do you know of people who would rather come to a service like this? Will you change from your pattern and invite them to come with you on Easter? All of these are options that lead us to offer this third worship experience on Easter sunday.
Easter sunday is unlike any other sunday during the year. We are opening new doors to welcome new people on Easter. Pass the word . . . make the invitation . . . and join us for Bible study and worship on this great day in the morning.
April 10, 2011Fifth Sunday in Lent
sermon: “the spirit of grace”romans 8:6-11
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
the Music Makers Choir will sing
sunday school - 9:15 a.m.Bible study for all ages
sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.sanctuary Choir Anthem:
“Amazing grace, My Chains Are gone”
solo by Lea hoppe
Evening ActivitiesWorship in the Chapel - 5:00 p.m.
Sermon by the Pastor
Foundations for Life Classes:
Financial Peace, Oh the Places We Will Go,
Ladies’ Study
Easter Lilies
Orders are being taken now for Easter lilies to be placed
in the Sanctuary. Cost is $7.50. Order envelopes can
be found at the Welcome Centers, Church Office,
and online at www.fbchsv.org/easterlilies. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, April
17th. Please turn in envelope and payment to Kristi Taylor
in the Church Office.
Graduate Recognition SundayMay 15
Are you graduating? Please email [email protected] with name, degree, and school.
Airborne Sunday School ClassLen & Kennie Worlund, teachers
About 10 years ago FBC recognized a need for some kind of Sunday School class avail-able for those who cannot attend on Sunday mornings. FBC established a telephone conferencing ministry as part of the Experienced Adult Ministry. This class is available for home-bound, their caregivers, and for those whose life circumstances make it difficult to physically attend a Sunday School Bible Study. Many of these missed the fellowship and Bible Study provided in Sunday School.
Lillian Cochran, home-bound, declares, “This class is the high point of my week. I look forward to sharing and hearing the lesson in a class where poor eyesight is not a con-cern and then listening to FBC televised services”. Roland Griner is in assisted living and he is very enthusiastic about the class giving out Sunday School books and phone cards to people he comes in contact with, encouraging them to be a part of the class.
The class meets every Sunday morning by conference call from 9:30-10:00 a.m. For the first ten minutes members talk to each other about events of their week and share prayer requests. About 5 minutes is used for listening to music, CD or live, with an explanation about the author of the piece and details about the music. The lesson from Lifeway LIFE VENTURES (a Bible Study for retired adults) is presented for the next 12-15 minutes. Dr. Hull, Pastor, closes the conference call praying for each class member. Anyone wishing to be a part of the class should call the Experienced Adult Office (256-428-9403) for a toll free phone number and a passcode to call from cell phone or land lines.
Volume 62 / Week Number 14 / April 7, 2011
MEMORIALS (Continued)
MEMORIAL FUND
Mrs. Wilma CalhounElizabeth W. RiddleHarry & Sue Strack
Kate StrackAnn Thomas
Mr. Bill Fiser
C. C. Lee
Mr. James HarmonRick & Chris Copetas-Corn
Mr. Ed Jones
Ed & Billie Perkins
Mr. David LangleyCarl & Linda Melton
Ann & Latham Walker
Mr. Dean RatliffJohn C. Wicks
Mrs. Martha Teeters
Julie S. Oliver
Mrs. Bessie Massey WebbBenjamin E. Webb
MISSIONS
Mrs. Wilma M. CalhounConnie & Chuck Griggers
Doyle & Janis KellyTim McCord
Mr. David LangleyJerry & Charlene Graham
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Mr. Charles Mauldin
Margery AmatoAlan & Chong Bowman
Marsha & Michael DaughertyWalter & Judy Douglas
Carol N. GurskiGerald & Brenda Jones
Marilyn & Walker LaphamJames & Beverly McEuen
Paul & Martha NelsonRichard & Janette PerryJames & Shirley PowellPhil and Rhonda Ryan
Santa Rosa County Engineering Dept.
and Planning & Zoning Dept.Stephen & Melissa Smith
Arnold & Sara StokesJohn & Sara Thomas
Bonnie TonderaRaymond & Peggy WeaverThomas B. Whiteside, Jr.
Patricia L. Williams
HONORARIUMS
“FAITH STEPS”
Will and Emily Cook and Family Dr. & Mrs. Billy L. Walker
Mr. Daniel DeanDianne Oliver
Bill and Sherree Jones
On their 50th Wedding AnniversaryBuilders B Coed S. S. Class
FBC YOUTH MISSION
Dr. Ralph LangleyThe Mauldin Family, Sue & Charles, Jr., Lara Daugherty & Alison Phillips
LOTTIE MOON
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Tondera
Bonnie & Steve Tondera
UNDESIGNATED
Hugh and Roberta CarsonsOn their 60th Wedding
AnniversaryKen & Irma Blythe
April 17 at 5:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryOrchestra, Organ, Handbells, and Harps
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSteve and Cindy McKayWill and Connor7903 Regent CircleApartment 1Huntsville, AL 35802-1469
Taylor and Natalie Hamilton692 Crestview DriveMadison, AL 35758-1289
Daniel Cox1720 Sandlin AvenueHuntsville, AL 35801-1638
Meagan Roth110 Ridgegate PlaceApartment 919Huntsville, AL 35801-1979
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYMike and Sheri Wilkinson in the loss of his father, Evan Wilkinson, Sarah and Brett Bolton in the loss of their grandfather, Louie L. Wilkinson
Pat and Jim Lindberg in the loss of her sister and brother-in-law, Doloris and William Scivally
Stan and Janet Long in the loss of his father, Jeff Long
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
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this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First thoughts David hull, Pastor
Easter is a sunday unlike any other sunday during the year. the special celebration of the resurrection calls forth our best worship – and our largest crowds. Because this day is unlike any other day, we are trying something new this year on Easter sunday. Let me explain what will be happening.
We will have our worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as we normally do. sunday school will follow the regular schedule. two new events will
occur to enhance our Bible study and worship offerings on that day.
Easter Pastor’s Class – Most folks will want to attend their regular sunday school classes on Easter. however, we realize that some people are not connected to a sunday school class at this time. i will be teaching a one-time class in the Chapel that will be an Easter Bible study. this class is open to anyone who would like to come. guests are welcome to join us for this class. if this class is something that you would like to try for Easter, i invite you to join me as we study the great Bible account of that first Easter.
Additional Contemporary Worship service – this year we add a third worship service to our schedule for Easter. Because of the crowded conditions in the Fellowship hall on Easter and because we think that another service time may provide an opportunity for more people to worship with us on that special day, we will have a second contemporary worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Jeremy and the praise band will provide the musical worship leadership for the service. the sermon will be a video recording from the First Fellowship service that morning. Does this time work better for your family on Easter sunday? Would you like to try contemporary worship at a later time? Do you know of people who would rather come to a service like this? Will you change from your pattern and invite them to come with you on Easter? All of these are options that lead us to offer this third worship experience on Easter sunday.
Easter sunday is unlike any other sunday during the year. We are opening new doors to welcome new people on Easter. Pass the word . . . make the invitation . . . and join us for Bible study and worship on this great day in the morning.
April 10, 2011Fifth Sunday in Lent
sermon: “the spirit of grace”romans 8:6-11
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
the Music Makers Choir will sing
sunday school - 9:15 a.m.Bible study for all ages
sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.sanctuary Choir Anthem:
“Amazing grace, My Chains Are gone”
solo by Lea hoppe
Evening ActivitiesWorship in the Chapel - 5:00 p.m.
Sermon by the Pastor
Foundations for Life Classes:
Financial Peace, Oh the Places We Will Go,
Ladies’ Study
Easter Lilies
Orders are being taken now for Easter lilies to be placed
in the Sanctuary. Cost is $7.50. Order envelopes can
be found at the Welcome Centers, Church Office,
and online at www.fbchsv.org/easterlilies. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, April
17th. Please turn in envelope and payment to Kristi Taylor
in the Church Office.
Graduate Recognition SundayMay 15
Are you graduating? Please email [email protected] with name, degree, and school.
Airborne Sunday School ClassLen & Kennie Worlund, teachers
About 10 years ago FBC recognized a need for some kind of Sunday School class avail-able for those who cannot attend on Sunday mornings. FBC established a telephone conferencing ministry as part of the Experienced Adult Ministry. This class is available for home-bound, their caregivers, and for those whose life circumstances make it difficult to physically attend a Sunday School Bible Study. Many of these missed the fellowship and Bible Study provided in Sunday School.
Lillian Cochran, home-bound, declares, “This class is the high point of my week. I look forward to sharing and hearing the lesson in a class where poor eyesight is not a con-cern and then listening to FBC televised services”. Roland Griner is in assisted living and he is very enthusiastic about the class giving out Sunday School books and phone cards to people he comes in contact with, encouraging them to be a part of the class.
The class meets every Sunday morning by conference call from 9:30-10:00 a.m. For the first ten minutes members talk to each other about events of their week and share prayer requests. About 5 minutes is used for listening to music, CD or live, with an explanation about the author of the piece and details about the music. The lesson from Lifeway LIFE VENTURES (a Bible Study for retired adults) is presented for the next 12-15 minutes. Dr. Hull, Pastor, closes the conference call praying for each class member. Anyone wishing to be a part of the class should call the Experienced Adult Office (256-428-9403) for a toll free phone number and a passcode to call from cell phone or land lines.
Volume 62 / Week Number 14 / April 7, 2011
MEMORIALS (Continued)
MEMORIAL FUND
Mrs. Wilma CalhounElizabeth W. RiddleHarry & Sue Strack
Kate StrackAnn Thomas
Mr. Bill Fiser
C. C. Lee
Mr. James HarmonRick & Chris Copetas-Corn
Mr. Ed Jones
Ed & Billie Perkins
Mr. David LangleyCarl & Linda Melton
Ann & Latham Walker
Mr. Dean RatliffJohn C. Wicks
Mrs. Martha Teeters
Julie S. Oliver
Mrs. Bessie Massey WebbBenjamin E. Webb
MISSIONS
Mrs. Wilma M. CalhounConnie & Chuck Griggers
Doyle & Janis KellyTim McCord
Mr. David LangleyJerry & Charlene Graham
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Mr. Charles Mauldin
Margery AmatoAlan & Chong Bowman
Marsha & Michael DaughertyWalter & Judy Douglas
Carol N. GurskiGerald & Brenda Jones
Marilyn & Walker LaphamJames & Beverly McEuen
Paul & Martha NelsonRichard & Janette PerryJames & Shirley PowellPhil and Rhonda Ryan
Santa Rosa County Engineering Dept.
and Planning & Zoning Dept.Stephen & Melissa Smith
Arnold & Sara StokesJohn & Sara Thomas
Bonnie TonderaRaymond & Peggy WeaverThomas B. Whiteside, Jr.
Patricia L. Williams
HONORARIUMS
“FAITH STEPS”
Will and Emily Cook and Family Dr. & Mrs. Billy L. Walker
Mr. Daniel DeanDianne Oliver
Bill and Sherree Jones
On their 50th Wedding AnniversaryBuilders B Coed S. S. Class
FBC YOUTH MISSION
Dr. Ralph LangleyThe Mauldin Family, Sue & Charles, Jr., Lara Daugherty & Alison Phillips
LOTTIE MOON
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Tondera
Bonnie & Steve Tondera
UNDESIGNATED
Hugh and Roberta CarsonsOn their 60th Wedding
AnniversaryKen & Irma Blythe
April 17 at 5:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryOrchestra, Organ, Handbells, and Harps
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSteve and Cindy McKayWill and Connor7903 Regent CircleApartment 1Huntsville, AL 35802-1469
Taylor and Natalie Hamilton692 Crestview DriveMadison, AL 35758-1289
Daniel Cox1720 Sandlin AvenueHuntsville, AL 35801-1638
Meagan Roth110 Ridgegate PlaceApartment 919Huntsville, AL 35801-1979
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYMike and Sheri Wilkinson in the loss of his father, Evan Wilkinson, Sarah and Brett Bolton in the loss of their grandfather, Louie L. Wilkinson
Pat and Jim Lindberg in the loss of her sister and brother-in-law, Doloris and William Scivally
Stan and Janet Long in the loss of his father, Jeff Long