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The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together Volume 63 / Week Number 35 / August 30, 2012 September 2, 2012 Sermon by David Hull First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m. Music from the First Fellowship Band Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages www.fbchsv.org/study Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. Keep Your Lamps - Thomas Sanctuary Choir and Percussionists Offertory - Amelia Lane, Clarinet No Evening Activities Called Business Meeting Wednesday, September 12 for FY13 Budget Presentation and Discussion. The FY13 Budget vote will be Sunday, September 30 at the end of both worship services. FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor My friend, Barry Howard, is Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. He wrote the following words which have taken on great meaning for me in the last few days. “Somewhere near the intersection of grief and gratitude, there is a scenic overlook that enables me to look at the past with greater appreciation and then look to the future with renewed courage.” Much of my pastoral ministry is spent at the intersection of grief and gratitude. I am constantly trying to care for people who are grieving, while at the same time being most thankful for the gift of a life. We all live at that intersection from time to time. Barry is right. At that intersection we need to make sure that we spend some time at the scenic overlook to see the past with greater appreciation and to look ahead with special strength for what is to come. I have been at that intersection of grief and gratitude over the past two weeks. There is no way for me to go through the death of my Mom without feeling both grief and gratitude in very intense ways. What I truly appreciate is the “scenic overlook” that you afforded me over the last two weeks. It was vitally important for me and my family that I be able to get off the highway of ministry responsibilities and take the time to prepare for her death and then to celebrate her life. The help of my wonderful colleagues and the understanding of a dear congregation allowed me to find this “scenic overlook” which produces a greater appreciation for all that has been and renewed courage to face all that is to come. In the regular routines of our days God provides for us a “scenic overlook” that helps us to have perspective in our lives. I am talking about Sabbath. It is a way to get off of the highway to see life more clearly. We will talk about that on Sunday. I really do look forward to preaching! Will you join me as we worship together?
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First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
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Jonathan Broadway - FBC Member 25 years - Presently Serving: Student Worker; Vacation Bible School. Previously Served: Youth Group; Vacation Bible School; Helped out with Mission Trips to New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio; Helped out with Youth Trips to Panama City Beach, Florida
Dow Canup - FBC Member 15 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Vietnam Mission Team Leader. Previously Served: Leadership Council; Deacon; Finance Committee Chair; Mission Committee Chair; Royal Ambassadors; Men’s Ministry Coordinator
Will Cook - FBC Member 12 years - Presently Serving: None. Previously Served: LifePoint Sunday School Teacher; Finance Committee; Deacon; Missions Committee; Recreation Committee; Highmark Mission Trip to Vietnam and host family for Vietnamese visitors
Peter Coulter - FBC Member 2 years - Presently Serving: Substitute Sunday School Teacher. Previously Served: None
Susan Field - FBC Member 15 years - Presently Serving: Orchestra; Bible Visions Sunday School Member. Previously Served: Living Christmas Tree Orchestra; Pianist for second grade choir; Orchestra Council; Music and Worship Committee; Beulah Ware Scholarship Committee Chairman; Hymn Book Selection Committee Chairman; Co-founder and Co-teacher of Bible Visions Sunday School Class; English as a Second Language teacher for Toronto Mission Trips; Spring Youth Trip Chaperone; Crosspoint Chaperone
Gaines Gravlee - FBC Member 41 years - Presently Serving: First Fellowship Worship Band; First Fellowship Donut Committee; Worship Care; Hospital Ministry. Previously Served: Deacons; Trustees; Stewardship Committee; Sanctuary Choir; Adult Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; Pastor Search Committee
Debbie Howard - FBC Member 31 years - Presently Serving: Builders A Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Bible Drill Leader; Precept Bible Study Assistant Leader; School Supplies Co-Coordinator. Previously Served: Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Bible Drill Leader; School Supplies Co-Coordinator; Youth Choir Sponsor; Youth Mission Trip Coordinator; GA Leader; Mission Friends Leader
Rodger Keene - FBC Member 32 years - Presently Serving: Sanctuary Choir; Mens’ Ensemble; Sunday School Teacher; Baptist Builders. Previously Served: Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; Sanctuary Choir; Living Christmas Tree Choir; Finance Committee; Personnel Committee; Serving The City Coordinator
James Keith - FBC Member 36 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Hospital Visitation Team. Previously Served: Deacon; Member of Personnel Committee-Chairman; Sunday School Teacher; Discipleship Training Director; FBC Missions Committee; 5 Mission Trips to Canada; Hospital Visitation Committee
Jean King - FBC Member 5 years - Presently Serving: English as a Second Language; Serving the City Committees; Helping in various other volunteer activities. Previously Served: None
Kenneth Matthews - FBC Member 33 years - Presently Serving: RA Leaders; Men’s Ensemble; Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Chainsaw Team; Partnering 2 Remember Scripture Memorization. Previously Served: Computer Oversight Committee; Gideons; Theology Reading Group; Worship Care; Jammin’
David McKenzie - FBC Member 26 years - Presently Serving: Sanctuary Choir; Adult Sunday School Teacher; Living Christmas Tree Choir. Previously Served: Sanctuary Choir President/Vice-President; Nominating Committee (Chairman); Youth Mission Trip Chaperone (World Changers Project Leader); Serving the City Worker/Youth Project Leader; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; RA Leader
Dana Mucci - FBC Member 26 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Sponsor; Children’s Ministries Committee. Previously Served: Children’s Choir Director, Worker, Accompanist; Sanctuary Choir Member; Sanctuary Choir President; Living Christmas Tree Choir Member; Handbell Choir; Recreation Committee; CLC Volunteer/Aerobics Teacher; VBS Teacher; Music Camp Teacher; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; Personnel Committee; Student Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Sponsor; Serving The City; Extended Session Volunteer
Jane Orton - FBC Member 14 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Nominating Committee; Sanctuary Choir; Handbell Choir; Coordinator of Buddy Ministry; Special Needs Committee; Serving the City. Previously Served: Children’s Choir, Youth Sunday School; Orchestra; Discipleship Training Workshops; Senior Adult and Youth Ministries
Ed Perkins - FBC Member 21 years - Presently Serving: Young Adult Sunday School Teacher, Sanctuary Choir, Nominating Committee. Previously Served: Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; Sanctuary Choir Tenor Section Leader; Serving the City; Young Musicians Choir Assistant Teacher
EC Richardson - FBC Member 29 years - Presently Serving: Hospital Visitation Ministry; Orchestra; History Committee; Usher Committee. Previously Served: Sunday School Department Director; Sunday School Division Director; Deacon; Personnel Committee; Nominating Committee; Finance Committee; Computer Oversight Committee
Ricky Rorex - FBC Member 20 years - Presently Serving: RA teacher; Prayer Ministry. Previously Served: RA teacher; Prayer Ministry; Community Ministries Commitee; Deacon; “Experiencing God” Study Facilitator ; Serving the City; Bluegrass Band; WEE Committee; Sunday School Department Director; Reading Room Volunteer
Bill Stone - FBC Member 51 years - Presently Serving: Music and Worship Committee; Sanctuary Choir. Previously Served: Sunday School Teacher; Sunday School Department Director; Stewardship Committee; Personnel Committee; Trustees; Deacons
Ray Swaim - FBC Member 21 years - Presently Serving: Director Builders B Department; Usher. Previously Served: Deacon; Usher
Bill Walton - FBC Member 6 years - Presently Serving: Missions Committee. Previously Served: Mission Friends; Living Christmas Tree; Serving the City
Absentee ballots are being accepted now through Noon on September 7. The election will be held during both morning worship services on September 9.
Volume 63 / Week Number 35 / August 30, 2012
September 2, 2012
Sermon by David Hull
First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Keep Your Lamps - Thomas
Sanctuary Choir and PercussionistsOffertory - Amelia Lane, Clarinet
No Evening Activities
Called Business MeetingWednesday, September 12 for FY13 Budget
Presentation and Discussion. The FY13 Budget vote will be Sunday, September 30 at
the end of both worship services.
FirST THougHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
My friend, Barry Howard, is Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. He wrote the following words which have taken on great meaning for me in the last few days. “Somewhere near the intersection of grief and gratitude, there is a scenic overlook that enables me to look at the past with greater appreciation and then look to the future with renewed courage.”
Much of my pastoral ministry is spent at the intersection of grief and gratitude. I am constantly trying to care for people who are grieving, while at the same time being most thankful for the gift of a life. We all live at that intersection from time to time. Barry is right. At that intersection we need to make sure that we spend some time at the scenic overlook to see the past with greater appreciation and to look ahead with special strength for what is to come.
I have been at that intersection of grief and gratitude over the past two weeks. There is no way for me to go through the death of my Mom without feeling both grief and gratitude in very intense ways. What I truly appreciate is the “scenic overlook” that you afforded me over the last two weeks. It was vitally important for me and my family that I be able to get off the highway of ministry responsibilities and take the time to prepare for her death and then to celebrate her life. The help of my wonderful colleagues and the understanding of a dear congregation allowed me to find this “scenic overlook” which produces a greater appreciation for all that has been and renewed courage to face all that is to come.
In the regular routines of our days God provides for us a “scenic overlook” that helps us to have perspective in our lives. I am talking about Sabbath. It is a way to get off of the highway to see life more clearly. We will talk about that on Sunday. I really do look forward to preaching! Will you join me as we worship together?
Balance Class, Beginning September 5
FBC, in partnership with the Balance Studio, is offering balance classes designed for Experienced Adults who are striving to maintain good balance or improve their
balance, living with Parkinson’s, arthritis, or dementia, and those at risk of falling.
Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning September 5 in
rooms 141 and 142. Contact Kim Davis, Balance Studio Director, at 256-881-3135
for more information and to sign up.
Writing Your Life Story
Begins Wednesdays, September 5-November 14 from 11:00-12:30 in room
118. Led by Paul & Janice Allison. For more information contact the Experienced Adult
Ministry Office at 256-428-9403.
Parents Night OutSeptember 7, 6-9 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per child/$15 per familyPay at time of registration
Deadline to register is this Sunday, September 2. Contact the Childhood
Ministry Office at 256-428-9411.
How to Study Your Bible
September 12, 19 and 26 from 9-11:00 a.m.
• Carefully observe Scripture to see what it says
• Learn how to develop its context• Accurately interpret the Word to
understand its meaning• Apply truth to your life that you may
glorify God
Books are $15 and need to be ordered by August 30. If you are interested in this 3
week study, contact Kennie Worlund at 256-539-4275 or kworlund@comcast.
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ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Deacon Nominees - September 2012
Jonathan Broadway Dow Canup Will Cook Peter Coulter Susan Field
Gaines Gravlee Debbie Howard Rodger Keene James Keith Jean King
David McKenzieKenneth Matthews Dana Mucci Jane Orton Ed Perkins
EC Richardson Ricky Rorex Bill Stone Ray Swaim Bill Walton
Family Matters
OUR NEWESTAndrew Christopher Grayson, son of Todd and Missy Grayson, born August 23, 2012. Proud grandparents are Don and Cindy Aulds.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYDavid and Jane Hull in the loss of his mother, Josh and Emily Hull McGee and Andrew Hull in the loss of their Grandmother, Wylodine Hull
Ron and Betty Lankford in the loss of her nephew, William Stanley Boyd
Jud and Anne Reasons in the loss of her grandmother, Mabel Southerland
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, September 5
AdultsSweet & Sour Chicken
Fried riceStir Fried Vegetables
Egg rolls
SaladFried Chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHiP rEPorT
08/26/12
Year-to-Date goal $ 3,897,600.00
offering
This Week $ 62,999.69
YTD $ 3,650,293.71
Debt retirement
This Week $ 270.00
YTD $ 42,546.50
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 8,414.00
YTD $ 1,380,661.26
To Date: $ 3,787,392.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 87
Children 92
Students 135
Adults 682
Brookdale 23
Visitors 45
ToTAL 1065
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 370
Sanctuary Worship 584
ToTAL 954
THANK YouThank you notes have been received from Joyce Stallcup, and Johnnie Zbinden. They
have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
That's What It's All About
A tension commonly emerges in capital fundraising campaigns around the issue of how much money should people give. In church campaigns the communication contains a lot of Biblical references to giving, the testimonies talk about giving and the minister preaches on giving and sacrifice. The example of the widow giving all she had is a common story.
I think the tension is related to the fact that as Christians we live in two worlds. One foot is in the world we can physically sense. The other foot is in the world we can spiritually intuit. You know the two worlds. There is the Sunday world (for Baptists it is the Sunday / Wednesday night world). And there is the Monday through Saturday world. Both worlds are real. We act, react and live in both worlds as Christians, so there’s tension.
How much attention do we pay to each world? How much loyalty do we exhibit to each? How much time, energy and money do we invest in each world? Is one of the worlds primary and the other secondary? Do these positions ever change? Are these positions constantly in flux, one in, one out, another in, another out?
Kind of reminds me of the “Hokey Pokey,” a dance song with a muddled origin which became popular in the United States in the mid 1950’s. You probably know it:
“You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out,
You put your right foot in, and you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about.”
The lyrics continue with putting various body parts “in” and “out” with accompanying gestures as the dance. It is really a nonsense song and dance that has the ability to make one feel good. No tension about it.
But there is tension isn’t there, in constantly negotiating our two-world existence? The mortgage is due versus don’t be anxious about tomorrow. I don’t have anything to wear versus giving away one cloak if you already have two. Give to the government what is the government’s and give to God what is God’s.
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around. Turn yourself around; that sounds like repentance. Repentance is not just being contrite. Repentance is also changing our thinking and our acting. It is turning toward life that is truly life. The tension is not about the money; it is about “putting your whole self in” the world that gives life, that celebrates abundance and that lasts, forever.
And that’s what it’s all about!
Ruben Swint – Generosity GuyRuben was our Capital Campaign Consultant for Faith Steps to the Future
Fall Fall retreat retreat Student
September 21-23Where: CampToknowHim, Pisgah, ALWho: FBCHSV students grade 7-12What: Worship, lots of fun with games, bonfire & smores, friends, rest, away time, hiking, much more!Cost: $90.00 per person. Multi-family discount—$10 per additional student. After September 9, cost is $125 with no multi-family discount
www.fbchsv.org/fallretreat | 256-428-9411
Sunday, Sept. 2First Fellowship 8:15 AM
Morning Bible Study 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
No EVENiNg ACTiViTiES
Monday, Sept. 3/Labor DayoFFiCES CLoSED
Tuesday, Sept. 4 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM
Tues. Morn. intercess./242 7:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AM
grief Share/Parlor 6:00 PM
Venture Scouts/342 6:00 PM
Boy Scouts/343 6:30 PM
ForuM/321,324,327 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5 Balance Classes/140,141 10:00 AM
Writing Your Life Story/118 11:00 AM
Supper/FH 4:45 PM
Music & Missions 5:00 PM
Prayer Service/FH 5:45 PM
Women’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PM
Liftoff/309-310 6:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir/ Ch. rm. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6 Young Adult guys’ Bible Study 6:00 AM
ESL/1st FL 9:00 AM
Friday, Sept. 7Balance Classes/140,141 10:00 AM
Mentoring Matters 6:00 PM
2012 Presentations December 13-16
Plan to sing this year! Not only do you experience the joy of Christmas in a profound manner, you also help to touch our city and region with the
message of Christ.
Living Christmas Tree KickoffWednesday, September 12
Folder Distribution Begins - 6:00 p.m.Reception for LCT Choir and Orchestra - 6:45 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal - 7:15 p.m.
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Deacon Nominees - September 2012
Jonathan Broadway Dow Canup Will Cook Peter Coulter Susan Field
Gaines Gravlee Debbie Howard Rodger Keene James Keith Jean King
David McKenzieKenneth Matthews Dana Mucci Jane Orton Ed Perkins
EC Richardson Ricky Rorex Bill Stone Ray Swaim Bill Walton
Family Matters
OUR NEWESTAndrew Christopher Grayson, son of Todd and Missy Grayson, born August 23, 2012. Proud grandparents are Don and Cindy Aulds.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYDavid and Jane Hull in the loss of his mother, Josh and Emily Hull McGee and Andrew Hull in the loss of their Grandmother, Wylodine Hull
Ron and Betty Lankford in the loss of her nephew, William Stanley Boyd
Jud and Anne Reasons in the loss of her grandmother, Mabel Southerland
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, September 5
AdultsSweet & Sour Chicken
Fried riceStir Fried Vegetables
Egg rolls
SaladFried Chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHiP rEPorT
08/26/12
Year-to-Date goal $ 3,897,600.00
offering
This Week $ 62,999.69
YTD $ 3,650,293.71
Debt retirement
This Week $ 270.00
YTD $ 42,546.50
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 8,414.00
YTD $ 1,380,661.26
To Date: $ 3,787,392.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 87
Children 92
Students 135
Adults 682
Brookdale 23
Visitors 45
ToTAL 1065
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 370
Sanctuary Worship 584
ToTAL 954
THANK YouThank you notes have been received from Joyce Stallcup, and Johnnie Zbinden. They
have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
That's What It's All About
A tension commonly emerges in capital fundraising campaigns around the issue of how much money should people give. In church campaigns the communication contains a lot of Biblical references to giving, the testimonies talk about giving and the minister preaches on giving and sacrifice. The example of the widow giving all she had is a common story.
I think the tension is related to the fact that as Christians we live in two worlds. One foot is in the world we can physically sense. The other foot is in the world we can spiritually intuit. You know the two worlds. There is the Sunday world (for Baptists it is the Sunday / Wednesday night world). And there is the Monday through Saturday world. Both worlds are real. We act, react and live in both worlds as Christians, so there’s tension.
How much attention do we pay to each world? How much loyalty do we exhibit to each? How much time, energy and money do we invest in each world? Is one of the worlds primary and the other secondary? Do these positions ever change? Are these positions constantly in flux, one in, one out, another in, another out?
Kind of reminds me of the “Hokey Pokey,” a dance song with a muddled origin which became popular in the United States in the mid 1950’s. You probably know it:
“You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out,
You put your right foot in, and you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about.”
The lyrics continue with putting various body parts “in” and “out” with accompanying gestures as the dance. It is really a nonsense song and dance that has the ability to make one feel good. No tension about it.
But there is tension isn’t there, in constantly negotiating our two-world existence? The mortgage is due versus don’t be anxious about tomorrow. I don’t have anything to wear versus giving away one cloak if you already have two. Give to the government what is the government’s and give to God what is God’s.
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around. Turn yourself around; that sounds like repentance. Repentance is not just being contrite. Repentance is also changing our thinking and our acting. It is turning toward life that is truly life. The tension is not about the money; it is about “putting your whole self in” the world that gives life, that celebrates abundance and that lasts, forever.
And that’s what it’s all about!
Ruben Swint – Generosity GuyRuben was our Capital Campaign Consultant for Faith Steps to the Future
Fall Fall retreat retreat Student
September 21-23Where: CampToknowHim, Pisgah, ALWho: FBCHSV students grade 7-12What: Worship, lots of fun with games, bonfire & smores, friends, rest, away time, hiking, much more!Cost: $90.00 per person. Multi-family discount—$10 per additional student. After September 9, cost is $125 with no multi-family discount
www.fbchsv.org/fallretreat | 256-428-9411
Sunday, Sept. 2First Fellowship 8:15 AM
Morning Bible Study 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
No EVENiNg ACTiViTiES
Monday, Sept. 3/Labor DayoFFiCES CLoSED
Tuesday, Sept. 4 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM
Tues. Morn. intercess./242 7:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AM
grief Share/Parlor 6:00 PM
Venture Scouts/342 6:00 PM
Boy Scouts/343 6:30 PM
ForuM/321,324,327 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5 Balance Classes/140,141 10:00 AM
Writing Your Life Story/118 11:00 AM
Supper/FH 4:45 PM
Music & Missions 5:00 PM
Prayer Service/FH 5:45 PM
Women’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PM
Liftoff/309-310 6:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir/ Ch. rm. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6 Young Adult guys’ Bible Study 6:00 AM
ESL/1st FL 9:00 AM
Friday, Sept. 7Balance Classes/140,141 10:00 AM
Mentoring Matters 6:00 PM
2012 Presentations December 13-16
Plan to sing this year! Not only do you experience the joy of Christmas in a profound manner, you also help to touch our city and region with the
message of Christ.
Living Christmas Tree KickoffWednesday, September 12
Folder Distribution Begins - 6:00 p.m.Reception for LCT Choir and Orchestra - 6:45 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal - 7:15 p.m.
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Deacon Nominees - September 2012
Jonathan Broadway Dow Canup Will Cook Peter Coulter Susan Field
Gaines Gravlee Debbie Howard Rodger Keene James Keith Jean King
David McKenzieKenneth Matthews Dana Mucci Jane Orton Ed Perkins
EC Richardson Ricky Rorex Bill Stone Ray Swaim Bill Walton
Family Matters
OUR NEWESTAndrew Christopher Grayson, son of Todd and Missy Grayson, born August 23, 2012. Proud grandparents are Don and Cindy Aulds.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYDavid and Jane Hull in the loss of his mother, Josh and Emily Hull McGee and Andrew Hull in the loss of their Grandmother, Wylodine Hull
Ron and Betty Lankford in the loss of her nephew, William Stanley Boyd
Jud and Anne Reasons in the loss of her grandmother, Mabel Southerland
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, September 5
AdultsSweet & Sour Chicken
Fried riceStir Fried Vegetables
Egg rolls
SaladFried Chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHiP rEPorT
08/26/12
Year-to-Date goal $ 3,897,600.00
offering
This Week $ 62,999.69
YTD $ 3,650,293.71
Debt retirement
This Week $ 270.00
YTD $ 42,546.50
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 8,414.00
YTD $ 1,380,661.26
To Date: $ 3,787,392.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 87
Children 92
Students 135
Adults 682
Brookdale 23
Visitors 45
ToTAL 1065
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 370
Sanctuary Worship 584
ToTAL 954
THANK YouThank you notes have been received from Joyce Stallcup, and Johnnie Zbinden. They
have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
That's What It's All About
A tension commonly emerges in capital fundraising campaigns around the issue of how much money should people give. In church campaigns the communication contains a lot of Biblical references to giving, the testimonies talk about giving and the minister preaches on giving and sacrifice. The example of the widow giving all she had is a common story.
I think the tension is related to the fact that as Christians we live in two worlds. One foot is in the world we can physically sense. The other foot is in the world we can spiritually intuit. You know the two worlds. There is the Sunday world (for Baptists it is the Sunday / Wednesday night world). And there is the Monday through Saturday world. Both worlds are real. We act, react and live in both worlds as Christians, so there’s tension.
How much attention do we pay to each world? How much loyalty do we exhibit to each? How much time, energy and money do we invest in each world? Is one of the worlds primary and the other secondary? Do these positions ever change? Are these positions constantly in flux, one in, one out, another in, another out?
Kind of reminds me of the “Hokey Pokey,” a dance song with a muddled origin which became popular in the United States in the mid 1950’s. You probably know it:
“You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out,
You put your right foot in, and you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about.”
The lyrics continue with putting various body parts “in” and “out” with accompanying gestures as the dance. It is really a nonsense song and dance that has the ability to make one feel good. No tension about it.
But there is tension isn’t there, in constantly negotiating our two-world existence? The mortgage is due versus don’t be anxious about tomorrow. I don’t have anything to wear versus giving away one cloak if you already have two. Give to the government what is the government’s and give to God what is God’s.
You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around. Turn yourself around; that sounds like repentance. Repentance is not just being contrite. Repentance is also changing our thinking and our acting. It is turning toward life that is truly life. The tension is not about the money; it is about “putting your whole self in” the world that gives life, that celebrates abundance and that lasts, forever.
And that’s what it’s all about!
Ruben Swint – Generosity GuyRuben was our Capital Campaign Consultant for Faith Steps to the Future
Fall Fall retreat retreat Student
September 21-23Where: CampToknowHim, Pisgah, ALWho: FBCHSV students grade 7-12What: Worship, lots of fun with games, bonfire & smores, friends, rest, away time, hiking, much more!Cost: $90.00 per person. Multi-family discount—$10 per additional student. After September 9, cost is $125 with no multi-family discount
www.fbchsv.org/fallretreat | 256-428-9411
Sunday, Sept. 2First Fellowship 8:15 AM
Morning Bible Study 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
No EVENiNg ACTiViTiES
Monday, Sept. 3/Labor DayoFFiCES CLoSED
Tuesday, Sept. 4 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM
Tues. Morn. intercess./242 7:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AM
grief Share/Parlor 6:00 PM
Venture Scouts/342 6:00 PM
Boy Scouts/343 6:30 PM
ForuM/321,324,327 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 5 Balance Classes/140,141 10:00 AM
Writing Your Life Story/118 11:00 AM
Supper/FH 4:45 PM
Music & Missions 5:00 PM
Prayer Service/FH 5:45 PM
Women’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PM
Liftoff/309-310 6:00 PM
Sanctuary Choir/ Ch. rm. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 6 Young Adult guys’ Bible Study 6:00 AM
ESL/1st FL 9:00 AM
Friday, Sept. 7Balance Classes/140,141 10:00 AM
Mentoring Matters 6:00 PM
2012 Presentations December 13-16
Plan to sing this year! Not only do you experience the joy of Christmas in a profound manner, you also help to touch our city and region with the
message of Christ.
Living Christmas Tree KickoffWednesday, September 12
Folder Distribution Begins - 6:00 p.m.Reception for LCT Choir and Orchestra - 6:45 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal - 7:15 p.m.
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
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
fbchsv.org
The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Jonathan Broadway - FBC Member 25 years - Presently Serving: Student Worker; Vacation Bible School. Previously Served: Youth Group; Vacation Bible School; Helped out with Mission Trips to New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio; Helped out with Youth Trips to Panama City Beach, Florida
Dow Canup - FBC Member 15 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Vietnam Mission Team Leader. Previously Served: Leadership Council; Deacon; Finance Committee Chair; Mission Committee Chair; Royal Ambassadors; Men’s Ministry Coordinator
Will Cook - FBC Member 12 years - Presently Serving: None. Previously Served: LifePoint Sunday School Teacher; Finance Committee; Deacon; Missions Committee; Recreation Committee; Highmark Mission Trip to Vietnam and host family for Vietnamese visitors
Peter Coulter - FBC Member 2 years - Presently Serving: Substitute Sunday School Teacher. Previously Served: None
Susan Field - FBC Member 15 years - Presently Serving: Orchestra; Bible Visions Sunday School Member. Previously Served: Living Christmas Tree Orchestra; Pianist for second grade choir; Orchestra Council; Music and Worship Committee; Beulah Ware Scholarship Committee Chairman; Hymn Book Selection Committee Chairman; Co-founder and Co-teacher of Bible Visions Sunday School Class; English as a Second Language teacher for Toronto Mission Trips; Spring Youth Trip Chaperone; Crosspoint Chaperone
Gaines Gravlee - FBC Member 41 years - Presently Serving: First Fellowship Worship Band; First Fellowship Donut Committee; Worship Care; Hospital Ministry. Previously Served: Deacons; Trustees; Stewardship Committee; Sanctuary Choir; Adult Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; Pastor Search Committee
Debbie Howard - FBC Member 31 years - Presently Serving: Builders A Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Bible Drill Leader; Precept Bible Study Assistant Leader; School Supplies Co-Coordinator. Previously Served: Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Bible Drill Leader; School Supplies Co-Coordinator; Youth Choir Sponsor; Youth Mission Trip Coordinator; GA Leader; Mission Friends Leader
Rodger Keene - FBC Member 32 years - Presently Serving: Sanctuary Choir; Mens’ Ensemble; Sunday School Teacher; Baptist Builders. Previously Served: Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; Sanctuary Choir; Living Christmas Tree Choir; Finance Committee; Personnel Committee; Serving The City Coordinator
James Keith - FBC Member 36 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Hospital Visitation Team. Previously Served: Deacon; Member of Personnel Committee-Chairman; Sunday School Teacher; Discipleship Training Director; FBC Missions Committee; 5 Mission Trips to Canada; Hospital Visitation Committee
Jean King - FBC Member 5 years - Presently Serving: English as a Second Language; Serving the City Committees; Helping in various other volunteer activities. Previously Served: None
Kenneth Matthews - FBC Member 33 years - Presently Serving: RA Leaders; Men’s Ensemble; Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Chainsaw Team; Partnering 2 Remember Scripture Memorization. Previously Served: Computer Oversight Committee; Gideons; Theology Reading Group; Worship Care; Jammin’
David McKenzie - FBC Member 26 years - Presently Serving: Sanctuary Choir; Adult Sunday School Teacher; Living Christmas Tree Choir. Previously Served: Sanctuary Choir President/Vice-President; Nominating Committee (Chairman); Youth Mission Trip Chaperone (World Changers Project Leader); Serving the City Worker/Youth Project Leader; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; RA Leader
Dana Mucci - FBC Member 26 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Sponsor; Children’s Ministries Committee. Previously Served: Children’s Choir Director, Worker, Accompanist; Sanctuary Choir Member; Sanctuary Choir President; Living Christmas Tree Choir Member; Handbell Choir; Recreation Committee; CLC Volunteer/Aerobics Teacher; VBS Teacher; Music Camp Teacher; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; Personnel Committee; Student Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Sponsor; Serving The City; Extended Session Volunteer
Jane Orton - FBC Member 14 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Nominating Committee; Sanctuary Choir; Handbell Choir; Coordinator of Buddy Ministry; Special Needs Committee; Serving the City. Previously Served: Children’s Choir, Youth Sunday School; Orchestra; Discipleship Training Workshops; Senior Adult and Youth Ministries
Ed Perkins - FBC Member 21 years - Presently Serving: Young Adult Sunday School Teacher, Sanctuary Choir, Nominating Committee. Previously Served: Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; Sanctuary Choir Tenor Section Leader; Serving the City; Young Musicians Choir Assistant Teacher
EC Richardson - FBC Member 29 years - Presently Serving: Hospital Visitation Ministry; Orchestra; History Committee; Usher Committee. Previously Served: Sunday School Department Director; Sunday School Division Director; Deacon; Personnel Committee; Nominating Committee; Finance Committee; Computer Oversight Committee
Ricky Rorex - FBC Member 20 years - Presently Serving: RA teacher; Prayer Ministry. Previously Served: RA teacher; Prayer Ministry; Community Ministries Commitee; Deacon; “Experiencing God” Study Facilitator ; Serving the City; Bluegrass Band; WEE Committee; Sunday School Department Director; Reading Room Volunteer
Bill Stone - FBC Member 51 years - Presently Serving: Music and Worship Committee; Sanctuary Choir. Previously Served: Sunday School Teacher; Sunday School Department Director; Stewardship Committee; Personnel Committee; Trustees; Deacons
Ray Swaim - FBC Member 21 years - Presently Serving: Director Builders B Department; Usher. Previously Served: Deacon; Usher
Bill Walton - FBC Member 6 years - Presently Serving: Missions Committee. Previously Served: Mission Friends; Living Christmas Tree; Serving the City
Absentee ballots are being accepted now through Noon on September 7. The election will be held during both morning worship services on September 9.
Volume 63 / Week Number 35 / August 30, 2012
September 2, 2012
Sermon by David Hull
First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Keep Your Lamps - Thomas
Sanctuary Choir and PercussionistsOffertory - Amelia Lane, Clarinet
No Evening Activities
Called Business MeetingWednesday, September 12 for FY13 Budget
Presentation and Discussion. The FY13 Budget vote will be Sunday, September 30 at
the end of both worship services.
FirST THougHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
My friend, Barry Howard, is Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. He wrote the following words which have taken on great meaning for me in the last few days. “Somewhere near the intersection of grief and gratitude, there is a scenic overlook that enables me to look at the past with greater appreciation and then look to the future with renewed courage.”
Much of my pastoral ministry is spent at the intersection of grief and gratitude. I am constantly trying to care for people who are grieving, while at the same time being most thankful for the gift of a life. We all live at that intersection from time to time. Barry is right. At that intersection we need to make sure that we spend some time at the scenic overlook to see the past with greater appreciation and to look ahead with special strength for what is to come.
I have been at that intersection of grief and gratitude over the past two weeks. There is no way for me to go through the death of my Mom without feeling both grief and gratitude in very intense ways. What I truly appreciate is the “scenic overlook” that you afforded me over the last two weeks. It was vitally important for me and my family that I be able to get off the highway of ministry responsibilities and take the time to prepare for her death and then to celebrate her life. The help of my wonderful colleagues and the understanding of a dear congregation allowed me to find this “scenic overlook” which produces a greater appreciation for all that has been and renewed courage to face all that is to come.
In the regular routines of our days God provides for us a “scenic overlook” that helps us to have perspective in our lives. I am talking about Sabbath. It is a way to get off of the highway to see life more clearly. We will talk about that on Sunday. I really do look forward to preaching! Will you join me as we worship together?
Balance Class, Beginning September 5
FBC, in partnership with the Balance Studio, is offering balance classes designed for Experienced Adults who are striving to maintain good balance or improve their
balance, living with Parkinson’s, arthritis, or dementia, and those at risk of falling.
Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning September 5 in
rooms 141 and 142. Contact Kim Davis, Balance Studio Director, at 256-881-3135
for more information and to sign up.
Writing Your Life Story
Begins Wednesdays, September 5-November 14 from 11:00-12:30 in room
118. Led by Paul & Janice Allison. For more information contact the Experienced Adult
Ministry Office at 256-428-9403.
Parents Night OutSeptember 7, 6-9 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per child/$15 per familyPay at time of registration
Deadline to register is this Sunday, September 2. Contact the Childhood
Ministry Office at 256-428-9411.
How to Study Your Bible
September 12, 19 and 26 from 9-11:00 a.m.
• Carefully observe Scripture to see what it says
• Learn how to develop its context• Accurately interpret the Word to
understand its meaning• Apply truth to your life that you may
glorify God
Books are $15 and need to be ordered by August 30. If you are interested in this 3
week study, contact Kennie Worlund at 256-539-4275 or kworlund@comcast.
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAIDHuntsville, AL
35807Permit #60
It couldn’t be easier!• Noneedtocollectmoney;we’llsendnotices!• Sponsorsgiveasetamount,notapermilepledge.• Paymentoptions:cash,checks,ordebit/creditcardsat
walkforlife2012huntsville.eventbrite.com.• FreeT-shirtfor$250intotalpledges!• 2-milewalk,RAINORSHINE.• Walkonyourownanytime,anyplace,ifyoucan’t
joininthefun.
Step 1: Registeronlineatwalkforlife2012huntsville.eventbrite.com.
Step 2: AskEVERYONEyouknowforsponsorship.Youwillbeamazedhowmanyfriends,family,neighbors,andco-workerswillsayYES!
Step 3: Bringyourcompletedpledgeform(s)thedayoftheWalk(orwalkonyourownandmailitin.)
Choose Life of North Alabama, Inc.220RandsAvenue,SEHuntsville,AL35801-4318
Ourfreeandconfidentialservicesinclude:• PregnancyTests• OptionsandSpiritualCounseling• AbstinenceEducation• Ultrasounds• LifeChoicesMentoringandDiscipleship• AdoptionAwarenessandSupport• After-AbortionGriefSupport• NewlydeployedmobileRVproviding
ultrasounds,pregnancytests,andcounseling
YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP!ChooseLifeprovideslife-affirmingchoices,education,andcompassionatecounsel
tothosefacingpregnancy-relateddecisions.ChooseLifehasservedover85,000familiesinthelast31years.Allservicesarefree.Astrollertowheelchairevent,theWalkforLifeprovideseveryoneanopportunitytoparticipateandtohelpsavelives.
Didyouknowthereare25abortionsinHuntsvilleeveryweek?WhatwillYOUdo?WalkforLife!
We rely on contributions from individuals, churches, and businesses. No government funding. LifeLife44
Life Life44 Saturday, September 8, 2012
Registration begins at 8:30AM • Walk begins at 9AM • Location: Big Spring Park, Downtown HuntsvilleChoose Life of North Alabama, Inc. • www.chooselifehuntsville.org • 256-534-1996
“Follow His Steps”
1 Peter 2:21b
Questions?256-534-1996
www.chooselifehuntsville.org
Saturday, September 8, 2012 Registration begins at 8:30AM • Walk begins at 9AM Location: Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville
Receive a Free
T-Shirt for a Total
Sponsorship of
$250.
You Can Do It!
Saturday, September 8Registration begins at 8:30AM
Walk begins at 9AMBig Spring Park, Huntsville
Choose Life of North Alabama, Inc.www.chooselifehuntsville.org
256-534-1996
Brochures are available in the Church Office and at the Choose Life website.
Choose Life is a non-profit ministry whose purpose is to offer life-affirming choices, education, and compassionate counsel to
those facing pregnancy related issues.
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
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
fbchsv.org
The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Jonathan Broadway - FBC Member 25 years - Presently Serving: Student Worker; Vacation Bible School. Previously Served: Youth Group; Vacation Bible School; Helped out with Mission Trips to New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio; Helped out with Youth Trips to Panama City Beach, Florida
Dow Canup - FBC Member 15 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Vietnam Mission Team Leader. Previously Served: Leadership Council; Deacon; Finance Committee Chair; Mission Committee Chair; Royal Ambassadors; Men’s Ministry Coordinator
Will Cook - FBC Member 12 years - Presently Serving: None. Previously Served: LifePoint Sunday School Teacher; Finance Committee; Deacon; Missions Committee; Recreation Committee; Highmark Mission Trip to Vietnam and host family for Vietnamese visitors
Peter Coulter - FBC Member 2 years - Presently Serving: Substitute Sunday School Teacher. Previously Served: None
Susan Field - FBC Member 15 years - Presently Serving: Orchestra; Bible Visions Sunday School Member. Previously Served: Living Christmas Tree Orchestra; Pianist for second grade choir; Orchestra Council; Music and Worship Committee; Beulah Ware Scholarship Committee Chairman; Hymn Book Selection Committee Chairman; Co-founder and Co-teacher of Bible Visions Sunday School Class; English as a Second Language teacher for Toronto Mission Trips; Spring Youth Trip Chaperone; Crosspoint Chaperone
Gaines Gravlee - FBC Member 41 years - Presently Serving: First Fellowship Worship Band; First Fellowship Donut Committee; Worship Care; Hospital Ministry. Previously Served: Deacons; Trustees; Stewardship Committee; Sanctuary Choir; Adult Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; Pastor Search Committee
Debbie Howard - FBC Member 31 years - Presently Serving: Builders A Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Bible Drill Leader; Precept Bible Study Assistant Leader; School Supplies Co-Coordinator. Previously Served: Sunday School Teacher; Children’s Bible Drill Leader; School Supplies Co-Coordinator; Youth Choir Sponsor; Youth Mission Trip Coordinator; GA Leader; Mission Friends Leader
Rodger Keene - FBC Member 32 years - Presently Serving: Sanctuary Choir; Mens’ Ensemble; Sunday School Teacher; Baptist Builders. Previously Served: Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; Sanctuary Choir; Living Christmas Tree Choir; Finance Committee; Personnel Committee; Serving The City Coordinator
James Keith - FBC Member 36 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Hospital Visitation Team. Previously Served: Deacon; Member of Personnel Committee-Chairman; Sunday School Teacher; Discipleship Training Director; FBC Missions Committee; 5 Mission Trips to Canada; Hospital Visitation Committee
Jean King - FBC Member 5 years - Presently Serving: English as a Second Language; Serving the City Committees; Helping in various other volunteer activities. Previously Served: None
Kenneth Matthews - FBC Member 33 years - Presently Serving: RA Leaders; Men’s Ensemble; Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Chainsaw Team; Partnering 2 Remember Scripture Memorization. Previously Served: Computer Oversight Committee; Gideons; Theology Reading Group; Worship Care; Jammin’
David McKenzie - FBC Member 26 years - Presently Serving: Sanctuary Choir; Adult Sunday School Teacher; Living Christmas Tree Choir. Previously Served: Sanctuary Choir President/Vice-President; Nominating Committee (Chairman); Youth Mission Trip Chaperone (World Changers Project Leader); Serving the City Worker/Youth Project Leader; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; RA Leader
Dana Mucci - FBC Member 26 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Sponsor; Children’s Ministries Committee. Previously Served: Children’s Choir Director, Worker, Accompanist; Sanctuary Choir Member; Sanctuary Choir President; Living Christmas Tree Choir Member; Handbell Choir; Recreation Committee; CLC Volunteer/Aerobics Teacher; VBS Teacher; Music Camp Teacher; Children’s Sunday School Teacher; Personnel Committee; Student Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Sponsor; Serving The City; Extended Session Volunteer
Jane Orton - FBC Member 14 years - Presently Serving: Sunday School Teacher; Nominating Committee; Sanctuary Choir; Handbell Choir; Coordinator of Buddy Ministry; Special Needs Committee; Serving the City. Previously Served: Children’s Choir, Youth Sunday School; Orchestra; Discipleship Training Workshops; Senior Adult and Youth Ministries
Ed Perkins - FBC Member 21 years - Presently Serving: Young Adult Sunday School Teacher, Sanctuary Choir, Nominating Committee. Previously Served: Deacon; Sunday School Teacher; Sanctuary Choir Tenor Section Leader; Serving the City; Young Musicians Choir Assistant Teacher
EC Richardson - FBC Member 29 years - Presently Serving: Hospital Visitation Ministry; Orchestra; History Committee; Usher Committee. Previously Served: Sunday School Department Director; Sunday School Division Director; Deacon; Personnel Committee; Nominating Committee; Finance Committee; Computer Oversight Committee
Ricky Rorex - FBC Member 20 years - Presently Serving: RA teacher; Prayer Ministry. Previously Served: RA teacher; Prayer Ministry; Community Ministries Commitee; Deacon; “Experiencing God” Study Facilitator ; Serving the City; Bluegrass Band; WEE Committee; Sunday School Department Director; Reading Room Volunteer
Bill Stone - FBC Member 51 years - Presently Serving: Music and Worship Committee; Sanctuary Choir. Previously Served: Sunday School Teacher; Sunday School Department Director; Stewardship Committee; Personnel Committee; Trustees; Deacons
Ray Swaim - FBC Member 21 years - Presently Serving: Director Builders B Department; Usher. Previously Served: Deacon; Usher
Bill Walton - FBC Member 6 years - Presently Serving: Missions Committee. Previously Served: Mission Friends; Living Christmas Tree; Serving the City
Absentee ballots are being accepted now through Noon on September 7. The election will be held during both morning worship services on September 9.
Volume 63 / Week Number 35 / August 30, 2012
September 2, 2012
Sermon by David Hull
First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Keep Your Lamps - Thomas
Sanctuary Choir and PercussionistsOffertory - Amelia Lane, Clarinet
No Evening Activities
Called Business MeetingWednesday, September 12 for FY13 Budget
Presentation and Discussion. The FY13 Budget vote will be Sunday, September 30 at
the end of both worship services.
FirST THougHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
My friend, Barry Howard, is Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. He wrote the following words which have taken on great meaning for me in the last few days. “Somewhere near the intersection of grief and gratitude, there is a scenic overlook that enables me to look at the past with greater appreciation and then look to the future with renewed courage.”
Much of my pastoral ministry is spent at the intersection of grief and gratitude. I am constantly trying to care for people who are grieving, while at the same time being most thankful for the gift of a life. We all live at that intersection from time to time. Barry is right. At that intersection we need to make sure that we spend some time at the scenic overlook to see the past with greater appreciation and to look ahead with special strength for what is to come.
I have been at that intersection of grief and gratitude over the past two weeks. There is no way for me to go through the death of my Mom without feeling both grief and gratitude in very intense ways. What I truly appreciate is the “scenic overlook” that you afforded me over the last two weeks. It was vitally important for me and my family that I be able to get off the highway of ministry responsibilities and take the time to prepare for her death and then to celebrate her life. The help of my wonderful colleagues and the understanding of a dear congregation allowed me to find this “scenic overlook” which produces a greater appreciation for all that has been and renewed courage to face all that is to come.
In the regular routines of our days God provides for us a “scenic overlook” that helps us to have perspective in our lives. I am talking about Sabbath. It is a way to get off of the highway to see life more clearly. We will talk about that on Sunday. I really do look forward to preaching! Will you join me as we worship together?
Balance Class, Beginning September 5
FBC, in partnership with the Balance Studio, is offering balance classes designed for Experienced Adults who are striving to maintain good balance or improve their
balance, living with Parkinson’s, arthritis, or dementia, and those at risk of falling.
Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning September 5 in
rooms 141 and 142. Contact Kim Davis, Balance Studio Director, at 256-881-3135
for more information and to sign up.
Writing Your Life Story
Begins Wednesdays, September 5-November 14 from 11:00-12:30 in room
118. Led by Paul & Janice Allison. For more information contact the Experienced Adult
Ministry Office at 256-428-9403.
Parents Night OutSeptember 7, 6-9 p.m.
Cost is $5.00 per child/$15 per familyPay at time of registration
Deadline to register is this Sunday, September 2. Contact the Childhood
Ministry Office at 256-428-9411.
How to Study Your Bible
September 12, 19 and 26 from 9-11:00 a.m.
• Carefully observe Scripture to see what it says
• Learn how to develop its context• Accurately interpret the Word to
understand its meaning• Apply truth to your life that you may
glorify God
Books are $15 and need to be ordered by August 30. If you are interested in this 3
week study, contact Kennie Worlund at 256-539-4275 or kworlund@comcast.
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAIDHuntsville, AL
35807Permit #60
It couldn’t be easier!• Noneedtocollectmoney;we’llsendnotices!• Sponsorsgiveasetamount,notapermilepledge.• Paymentoptions:cash,checks,ordebit/creditcardsat
walkforlife2012huntsville.eventbrite.com.• FreeT-shirtfor$250intotalpledges!• 2-milewalk,RAINORSHINE.• Walkonyourownanytime,anyplace,ifyoucan’t
joininthefun.
Step 1: Registeronlineatwalkforlife2012huntsville.eventbrite.com.
Step 2: AskEVERYONEyouknowforsponsorship.Youwillbeamazedhowmanyfriends,family,neighbors,andco-workerswillsayYES!
Step 3: Bringyourcompletedpledgeform(s)thedayoftheWalk(orwalkonyourownandmailitin.)
Choose Life of North Alabama, Inc.220RandsAvenue,SEHuntsville,AL35801-4318
Ourfreeandconfidentialservicesinclude:• PregnancyTests• OptionsandSpiritualCounseling• AbstinenceEducation• Ultrasounds• LifeChoicesMentoringandDiscipleship• AdoptionAwarenessandSupport• After-AbortionGriefSupport• NewlydeployedmobileRVproviding
ultrasounds,pregnancytests,andcounseling
YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP!ChooseLifeprovideslife-affirmingchoices,education,andcompassionatecounsel
tothosefacingpregnancy-relateddecisions.ChooseLifehasservedover85,000familiesinthelast31years.Allservicesarefree.Astrollertowheelchairevent,theWalkforLifeprovideseveryoneanopportunitytoparticipateandtohelpsavelives.
Didyouknowthereare25abortionsinHuntsvilleeveryweek?WhatwillYOUdo?WalkforLife!
We rely on contributions from individuals, churches, and businesses. No government funding. LifeLife44
Life Life44 Saturday, September 8, 2012
Registration begins at 8:30AM • Walk begins at 9AM • Location: Big Spring Park, Downtown HuntsvilleChoose Life of North Alabama, Inc. • www.chooselifehuntsville.org • 256-534-1996
“Follow His Steps”
1 Peter 2:21b
Questions?256-534-1996
www.chooselifehuntsville.org
Saturday, September 8, 2012 Registration begins at 8:30AM • Walk begins at 9AM Location: Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville
Receive a Free
T-Shirt for a Total
Sponsorship of
$250.
You Can Do It!
Saturday, September 8Registration begins at 8:30AM
Walk begins at 9AMBig Spring Park, Huntsville
Choose Life of North Alabama, Inc.www.chooselifehuntsville.org
256-534-1996
Brochures are available in the Church Office and at the Choose Life website.
Choose Life is a non-profit ministry whose purpose is to offer life-affirming choices, education, and compassionate counsel to
those facing pregnancy related issues.
