volume 65 / week number 6 / february 6, 2014 the...
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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
Volume 65 / Week Number 6 / February 6, 2014
February 9, 2014
SermoN“Living Wholly: emotional”
FirSt FeLLoWShip - 8:15 AmMusic from the First Fellowship Band
“This is a Good Day”“Everlasting God”
“My Hope is in You”Special Music from the First Fellowship Band
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms/O My Troubled Soul”
morNiNg BiBLe Study - 9:15 AmBible Study for all ages
SANctuAry WorShip - 10:30 AmAnthem by the Sanctuary Choir
There Is a Balm In Gilead—arr. Dawson(with Bill Stone, soloist)
Music from the FBC Orchestra
FouNdAtioNS For LiFe cLASSeSpastor’s class will not meet
JoiNt WorShip At FirSt miSSioNAry BAptiSt church - 6:30 pm
Sanctuary ChoirBlessings
At the Name of JesusAntiphon: Let All the World In Every Corner
Sing
FBC Orchestra (mini-concert beginning at 6:20 PM)
Standing on the PromisesFlourish
Amazing Grace
Directions to FMBC: From North Parkway, turn west onto Sparkman, then north (right) onto Blue Spring. Church will be on the left.
FirSt thoughtSdavid hull, pastor
many of you remember First Baptist church in 1984. it was a big year for our church. We celebrated our 175th Anniversary and published a church history book for the occasion. in addition, we began our wonderful tradition of the Living christmas tree which is still going strong today as a gift to our community. our wonderful First Baptist orchestra that continues to grow and touch our hearts with beautiful music was begun the same year. there is
another tradition that began in 1984. First Baptist church on governors drive began to worship together with First missionary Baptist church on Blue Spring road.
The first meeting took place in our Sanctuary and was held on the last Sunday of February. it was race relations Sunday, and dr. Julius Scruggs preached and the choir from First missionary Baptist sang. Later, dr. Langley preached and our choir sang as we went to worship in their building. A wonderful tradition was born and continues to this day.
Sunday night you have the opportunity to take part in this wonderful worship experience as we mark the 30th Anniversary of this significant partnership. We will worship at First missionary Baptist beginning at 6:30 p.m. i will preach as i usually do when we go to their building. our Sanctuary choir and orchestra will be leading us in worship with beautiful music. the orchestra will play for about ten to fifteen minutes before worship begins. Worship will be followed by a rich time of fellowship for all.
i hope that you will be able to join us for this special worship service on Sunday night. Let me leave you with the wonderful words that ralph Langley wrote in The Messenger the week before the first worship service in 1984. I have quoted them before, but you need to read them again.
We should all be all-blessed-up by this cordial exchange. i hope you will help us by your prayers/participation/ and particularly your good WiLL. please be supportive and encouraging. And o you will be blessed! that’s a promise.
Well said, ralph! you were exactly right. We have had thirty years of blessings. i invite you to experience the blessing this Sunday night.
Blood Profiles
Lab forms are now available in the church office for blood profiles during the month
of February. The cost is $30 for the regular profile which includes Complete Blood
Count, Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, Lipids (Cholesterol), Thyroid (TSH). The
PSA for men is $5.00 and the CRP (checks for inflammation) is $10.00 extra. Go to
ONLY Huntsville Labs listed on the back of the form during the month of February. You will be called when your results are ready. Any questions: call Eugenia Graves, Faith
Community Nurse, 256-682-6271
Health Bus
As a part of our H7 emphasis, the Huntsville Mobile Medical Unit bus will be in our back parking lot February 12 and 19 from 3:00-5:00 PM. They will be here offering routine screenings like cholesterol, glucose, height & weight, blood pressure, lung function and
bone density.
Fellowship Club
February 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Program: Dr. David Hull, Romances in the Bible
Non-members may call Sue Mauldin at 256-534-2368 for reservations.
Volunteers needed - P.E.T. BuildSaturday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m.
PET vehicles are being assembled to be given to people across the world who do
not have the use of their legs. We ask that each person sign up for the build through
your Sunday School class. Men, ladies, and families welcome to help. No heavy lifting involved. Come to 5021 Bradford Drive, at
the dock area, in Research Park.
Ladies Luncheon
Sunday, February 16 following the 10:30 worship service
in the Fellowship Hall
Reservations may be made at the reservation table on Sundays and Wednesdays or in the 2345 Ministry Office during the week.
Cost is $8.00 (please have payment ready at time of reservation).
Deadline to register is this Sunday, February 9!
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
FBC WEE Ministry is now enrolling Spring Break and Summer Camps!
Junior Ranger Camps are for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2014. Ranger
Camps are for children in Kindergarten through Second grade. For more information, please call 256-428-9440.
Grandparents
Pat Vanderhorst - Educator, curriculum developer, and teacher shares her insights from her book. Pat’s mini-seminar describes her framework for creating cherished memories for children and grandchildren of every age. Learn how to strengthen family relationships and provide hope in difficult times through creative concepts and hands-on activities.
Cost is $5 - includes box lunchRegister by February 19! Contact Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-9408, [email protected]
Wednesday Night dinner menuWednesday, February 12
Adultschicken with Stir Fried Vegetables
riceVegetable egg roll
Salad grilled chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.)
SteWArdShip reportWeek #18
02/02/14
year-to-date goal $ 1,650,557.00
offering
this Week $ 72,807.75
ytd $ 1,704,162.26
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
this Week $ 1,360.00
ytd $ 72,735.14
to date: $ 763,095.54
Faith Steps to the Future
this Week $ 10,127.55
ytd $ 287,690.36
to date: $ 5,254,831.24
Souper Bowl of caring $ 1,892.77
The total amount raised will be used to benefit hAp, mANNA house, and the downtown rescue mission. thank you First Baptist huntsville for
making the Souper Bowl of caring Super!
AtteNdANce
Sunday Schoolpreschool 63
children 67
Students 135
Adults 628
Brookdale 9
Visitors 23
totAL 941
Worship Service
First Fellowship 404
Sanctuary Worship 589
totAL 993
thANK youA thank you note has been received from Jo Ann Blue. It has been placed on the bulletin
board across from the Music Suite.
FAMILY MATTERSCHRISTIAN SYMPATHYBill & JoAnn Hadaway in the loss of his sister-in-law, Chloe Hadaway
Jane Broome in the loss of her sister, Todd & Casey Broom in the loss of his aunt, Chris, Danielle, Megan, Kenzie Broome in the loss of their great aunt, Margaret French.
Family and friends of our Kenneth Campbell, a long-time member of our Special Adult Sunday School Class
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
Sunday, February 9First Fellowship/Lc 8:15 Ammorning Bible Study 9:15 AmSanctuary Worship 10:30 AmStudent Band rehearsal/Sc 3:00 pmmen’s ensemble/choir room 4:00 pmFoundations for Life classes 4 & 5:00 pm(pastor’s class will not meet)Student choir/choir room 5:00 pm
monday, February 10Letter Writing/252 9:00 Amhallelujah choir/choir room 10:30 Ammen’s Bible Study Fellowship 5:00 pm
tuesday, February 11Student prayer Breakfast/offsite 6:30 AmSpiritual Formations group/parlor 7:00 Amintercessory prayer group 7:00 AmWomen’s Bible Study/327 9:00 AmS.i.L.K./107 5:00 pm2345 open gym 5:30 pmgriefShare/parlor 6:00 pmForum/Sc 6:30 pmBoy Scouts 6:30 pmAdult handbells/240 6:30 pm
Wednesday, February 12Women’s precept Bible Study/327 9:00 AmWriting your Life Story/comm room 3:00 pmmobile medical unit Bus/parking Lot 3:00 pmStudent open gym 4:00 pmSupper/Fh 4:45 pmWednesday Foundations for Life 5:00 pmmusic & missions 5:30 pmprayer meeting & Bible Study/Fh 5:45 pmorchestra rehearsal 6:00 pmStudent Liftoff 6:00 pmSanctuary choir/choir room 7:00 pmFirst Fellowship Band practice/Lc 7:00 pm
thursday, February 13eSL ministry 9:00 AmWalkie talkies/Life center 10:00 AmLunch & Learn for pastors/115 11:00 Am
Friday, February 14men’s Bible Study Fellowship/parlor 5:00 AmFellowship club/Fh 10:00 AmStudent hang out/Sc 5:00 pm
Dominican RepublicMay 24-June 1, 2014
If you are interested in this mission trip, the deadline to sign up is February 17. The team will be holding medical, dental and eye glasses clinics with local Haitian churches. No medical experience is necessary. Workers are needed for evangelism and witnessing as well as the work above.
Cost is $1,700.00 with some financial scholarships available. For more information contact Dr. Jerry Graham, (256) 461-7482, or email Laura Elrod at [email protected].
Suitcase CollectionThe DR Mission Team is needing suitcases for transporting medical supplies. Suitcases must have rollers and functional zippers. Please drop off suitcases in the Admin Suite. Thank you!!!
Outside influences have the power to drive a wedge in our relationships or build up our marriage. Nanette and Russ Boyanton will be our guest couple.
Dinner: 5:15 p.m.Marriage Forum: 5:45-7:00 p.m.Community Room (Entrance #7)
Children Activities begin at 5:25 p.m.
Call 256-428-9418 or email [email protected] to RSVP
Outside Influences
in your Marriage
Wednesday, February 12
With a Purpose
Music Ministry Notes
The Student Choir rehearsal this Sunday will include a recording session. All students needed, and promptly!
The Hallelujah Choir has begun work on Spring music! Come and sing with this group on Monday mornings at 10:30 AM.
Men’s Bible StudyPhilippians Bible Study by Matt Chandler
Sundays beginning January 165:00-6:00 PM, Room 315
Facilitator: Heinrich DuBose-Schmitt
Paul’s letter to the Philippians was not written to correct an error but to encourage this church to mature in Christ. We will use Matt Chandler’s DVD series for the main lessons with discussion to help us as we also mature in Christ. Electronic study guides are available for $3.50.
Contact: Heinrich - [email protected], 256-698-8459
February 23 from 12:30-3:00 PM
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
FBC WEE Ministry is now enrolling Spring Break and Summer Camps!
Junior Ranger Camps are for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2014. Ranger
Camps are for children in Kindergarten through Second grade. For more information, please call 256-428-9440.
Grandparents
Pat Vanderhorst - Educator, curriculum developer, and teacher shares her insights from her book. Pat’s mini-seminar describes her framework for creating cherished memories for children and grandchildren of every age. Learn how to strengthen family relationships and provide hope in difficult times through creative concepts and hands-on activities.
Cost is $5 - includes box lunchRegister by February 19! Contact Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-9408, [email protected]
Wednesday Night dinner menuWednesday, February 12
Adultschicken with Stir Fried Vegetables
riceVegetable egg roll
Salad grilled chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.)
SteWArdShip reportWeek #18
02/02/14
year-to-date goal $ 1,650,557.00
offering
this Week $ 72,807.75
ytd $ 1,704,162.26
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
this Week $ 1,360.00
ytd $ 72,735.14
to date: $ 763,095.54
Faith Steps to the Future
this Week $ 10,127.55
ytd $ 287,690.36
to date: $ 5,254,831.24
Souper Bowl of caring $ 1,892.77
The total amount raised will be used to benefit hAp, mANNA house, and the downtown rescue mission. thank you First Baptist huntsville for
making the Souper Bowl of caring Super!
AtteNdANce
Sunday Schoolpreschool 63
children 67
Students 135
Adults 628
Brookdale 9
Visitors 23
totAL 941
Worship Service
First Fellowship 404
Sanctuary Worship 589
totAL 993
thANK youA thank you note has been received from Jo Ann Blue. It has been placed on the bulletin
board across from the Music Suite.
FAMILY MATTERSCHRISTIAN SYMPATHYBill & JoAnn Hadaway in the loss of his sister-in-law, Chloe Hadaway
Jane Broome in the loss of her sister, Todd & Casey Broom in the loss of his aunt, Chris, Danielle, Megan, Kenzie Broome in the loss of their great aunt, Margaret French.
Family and friends of our Kenneth Campbell, a long-time member of our Special Adult Sunday School Class
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
Sunday, February 9First Fellowship/Lc 8:15 Ammorning Bible Study 9:15 AmSanctuary Worship 10:30 AmStudent Band rehearsal/Sc 3:00 pmmen’s ensemble/choir room 4:00 pmFoundations for Life classes 4 & 5:00 pm(pastor’s class will not meet)Student choir/choir room 5:00 pm
monday, February 10Letter Writing/252 9:00 Amhallelujah choir/choir room 10:30 Ammen’s Bible Study Fellowship 5:00 pm
tuesday, February 11Student prayer Breakfast/offsite 6:30 AmSpiritual Formations group/parlor 7:00 Amintercessory prayer group 7:00 AmWomen’s Bible Study/327 9:00 AmS.i.L.K./107 5:00 pm2345 open gym 5:30 pmgriefShare/parlor 6:00 pmForum/Sc 6:30 pmBoy Scouts 6:30 pmAdult handbells/240 6:30 pm
Wednesday, February 12Women’s precept Bible Study/327 9:00 AmWriting your Life Story/comm room 3:00 pmmobile medical unit Bus/parking Lot 3:00 pmStudent open gym 4:00 pmSupper/Fh 4:45 pmWednesday Foundations for Life 5:00 pmmusic & missions 5:30 pmprayer meeting & Bible Study/Fh 5:45 pmorchestra rehearsal 6:00 pmStudent Liftoff 6:00 pmSanctuary choir/choir room 7:00 pmFirst Fellowship Band practice/Lc 7:00 pm
thursday, February 13eSL ministry 9:00 AmWalkie talkies/Life center 10:00 AmLunch & Learn for pastors/115 11:00 Am
Friday, February 14men’s Bible Study Fellowship/parlor 5:00 AmFellowship club/Fh 10:00 AmStudent hang out/Sc 5:00 pm
Dominican RepublicMay 24-June 1, 2014
If you are interested in this mission trip, the deadline to sign up is February 17. The team will be holding medical, dental and eye glasses clinics with local Haitian churches. No medical experience is necessary. Workers are needed for evangelism and witnessing as well as the work above.
Cost is $1,700.00 with some financial scholarships available. For more information contact Dr. Jerry Graham, (256) 461-7482, or email Laura Elrod at [email protected].
Suitcase CollectionThe DR Mission Team is needing suitcases for transporting medical supplies. Suitcases must have rollers and functional zippers. Please drop off suitcases in the Admin Suite. Thank you!!!
Outside influences have the power to drive a wedge in our relationships or build up our marriage. Nanette and Russ Boyanton will be our guest couple.
Dinner: 5:15 p.m.Marriage Forum: 5:45-7:00 p.m.Community Room (Entrance #7)
Children Activities begin at 5:25 p.m.
Call 256-428-9418 or email [email protected] to RSVP
Outside Influences
in your Marriage
Wednesday, February 12
With a Purpose
Music Ministry Notes
The Student Choir rehearsal this Sunday will include a recording session. All students needed, and promptly!
The Hallelujah Choir has begun work on Spring music! Come and sing with this group on Monday mornings at 10:30 AM.
Men’s Bible StudyPhilippians Bible Study by Matt Chandler
Sundays beginning January 165:00-6:00 PM, Room 315
Facilitator: Heinrich DuBose-Schmitt
Paul’s letter to the Philippians was not written to correct an error but to encourage this church to mature in Christ. We will use Matt Chandler’s DVD series for the main lessons with discussion to help us as we also mature in Christ. Electronic study guides are available for $3.50.
Contact: Heinrich - [email protected], 256-698-8459
February 23 from 12:30-3:00 PM
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
Volume 65 / Week Number 6 / February 6, 2014
February 9, 2014
SermoN“Living Wholly: emotional”
FirSt FeLLoWShip - 8:15 AmMusic from the First Fellowship Band
“This is a Good Day”“Everlasting God”
“My Hope is in You”Special Music from the First Fellowship Band
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms/O My Troubled Soul”
morNiNg BiBLe Study - 9:15 AmBible Study for all ages
SANctuAry WorShip - 10:30 AmAnthem by the Sanctuary Choir
There Is a Balm In Gilead—arr. Dawson(with Bill Stone, soloist)
Music from the FBC Orchestra
FouNdAtioNS For LiFe cLASSeSpastor’s class will not meet
JoiNt WorShip At FirSt miSSioNAry BAptiSt church - 6:30 pm
Sanctuary ChoirBlessings
At the Name of JesusAntiphon: Let All the World In Every Corner
Sing
FBC Orchestra (mini-concert beginning at 6:20 PM)
Standing on the PromisesFlourish
Amazing Grace
Directions to FMBC: From North Parkway, turn west onto Sparkman, then north (right) onto Blue Spring. Church will be on the left.
FirSt thoughtSdavid hull, pastor
many of you remember First Baptist church in 1984. it was a big year for our church. We celebrated our 175th Anniversary and published a church history book for the occasion. in addition, we began our wonderful tradition of the Living christmas tree which is still going strong today as a gift to our community. our wonderful First Baptist orchestra that continues to grow and touch our hearts with beautiful music was begun the same year. there is
another tradition that began in 1984. First Baptist church on governors drive began to worship together with First missionary Baptist church on Blue Spring road.
The first meeting took place in our Sanctuary and was held on the last Sunday of February. it was race relations Sunday, and dr. Julius Scruggs preached and the choir from First missionary Baptist sang. Later, dr. Langley preached and our choir sang as we went to worship in their building. A wonderful tradition was born and continues to this day.
Sunday night you have the opportunity to take part in this wonderful worship experience as we mark the 30th Anniversary of this significant partnership. We will worship at First missionary Baptist beginning at 6:30 p.m. i will preach as i usually do when we go to their building. our Sanctuary choir and orchestra will be leading us in worship with beautiful music. the orchestra will play for about ten to fifteen minutes before worship begins. Worship will be followed by a rich time of fellowship for all.
i hope that you will be able to join us for this special worship service on Sunday night. Let me leave you with the wonderful words that ralph Langley wrote in The Messenger the week before the first worship service in 1984. I have quoted them before, but you need to read them again.
We should all be all-blessed-up by this cordial exchange. i hope you will help us by your prayers/participation/ and particularly your good WiLL. please be supportive and encouraging. And o you will be blessed! that’s a promise.
Well said, ralph! you were exactly right. We have had thirty years of blessings. i invite you to experience the blessing this Sunday night.
Blood Profiles
Lab forms are now available in the church office for blood profiles during the month
of February. The cost is $30 for the regular profile which includes Complete Blood
Count, Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, Lipids (Cholesterol), Thyroid (TSH). The
PSA for men is $5.00 and the CRP (checks for inflammation) is $10.00 extra. Go to
ONLY Huntsville Labs listed on the back of the form during the month of February. You will be called when your results are ready. Any questions: call Eugenia Graves, Faith
Community Nurse, 256-682-6271
Health Bus
As a part of our H7 emphasis, the Huntsville Mobile Medical Unit bus will be in our back parking lot February 12 and 19 from 3:00-5:00 PM. They will be here offering routine screenings like cholesterol, glucose, height & weight, blood pressure, lung function and
bone density.
Fellowship Club
February 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Program: Dr. David Hull, Romances in the Bible
Non-members may call Sue Mauldin at 256-534-2368 for reservations.
Volunteers needed - P.E.T. BuildSaturday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m.
PET vehicles are being assembled to be given to people across the world who do
not have the use of their legs. We ask that each person sign up for the build through
your Sunday School class. Men, ladies, and families welcome to help. No heavy lifting involved. Come to 5021 Bradford Drive, at
the dock area, in Research Park.
Ladies Luncheon
Sunday, February 16 following the 10:30 worship service
in the Fellowship Hall
Reservations may be made at the reservation table on Sundays and Wednesdays or in the 2345 Ministry Office during the week.
Cost is $8.00 (please have payment ready at time of reservation).
Deadline to register is this Sunday, February 9!