The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together Volume 63 / Week Number 34 / August 23, 2012 August 26, 2012 Sermon by David Hull First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m. Music from the First Fellowship Band Rise and Sing (#11)* Yesterday, Today, and Forever (#14)* Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) *denotes track for First Fellowship Songs, Vol. 2 CD Want to learn the songs the First Fellowship Band will be playing in worship this year? Pick up the new First Fellowship Songs, Vol. 2 CD at the Information Booth! These songs are provided for your learning, growing, and personal worship times. Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages www.fbchsv.org/study Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Anthem Choral Reflection on Amazing Grace, arr. Ames Soloists Alicia Pettis, Melissa Gurner, Suzanne Hefner Ladies Ensemble Shall We Gather At the River - Piano duet by Ben Darby and daughter Juliana Darby Evening Activities Foundations for Life Classes A full list of classes may be found on our website at www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor I write these words as we wait. My Mom continues to live, although we have no response from her. We care for her, sit and hold her hand, sing to her and pray for her. We visit with dear friends who come by to offer comfort. We look ahead and plan for her Memorial Service and get the Obituary worded just right. But mostly we wait. I will admit that I have wondered what many have in this very situation. “When is it her time, Lord? How long will she have to linger like this?” As we wait we are comforted by your prayers and support. I am grateful for the church staff members and other leaders who have ministered in my absence. I do look forward to returning to you after we have had a good opportunity to celebrate the life of Wylodine Hester Hull. . . . . . . . . . . As I mentioned above, we often ask questions of God. But have you ever thought about the questions God asks of us? Trevor Hudson has written a book about ten questions that God asks us. Beginning next Wednesday night, we will talk about one of these questions from God each night during Prayer Meeting. I look forward to being there – I hope that you will join us. Series: “Questions God Asks Us” August 29 “Where Are You?” September 5 “Where Is Your Brother?” September 12 “What Is That in Your Hand?” September 19 “What Is Your Name?” September 26 “What Are You Doing Here?” October 3 “What Are You Looking For?” October 10 “Who Do You Say I Am?” October 17 “Do You Want to Get Well?” October 24 Senior Adult Choir Concert Our Hallelujah Choir joins with the Senior Adult Choir from First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, KY October 31 “Why Are You Crying?” November 7 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?”
Transcript
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
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.
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.
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 informationcontacttheAdultMinistryOffice
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 September 2ContacttheChildren’sMinistryOfficeat
256-428-9411.
Volume 63 / Week Number 34 / August 23, 2012
August 26, 2012Sermon by David Hull
First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Rise and Sing (#11)*Yesterday, Today, and Forever (#14)*Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)
*denotes track for First Fellowship Songs, Vol. 2 CDWant to learn the songs the First Fellowship
Band will be playing in worship this year? Pick up the new First Fellowship Songs, Vol. 2 CD at the Information Booth! These songs are provided for your learning, growing, and
personal worship times.
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Shall We Gather At the River - Piano duet by Ben Darby and daughter Juliana Darby
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes
A full list of classes may be found on our website at www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife
FIRST THouGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
I write these words as we wait. My Mom continues to live, although we have no response from her. We care for her, sit and hold her hand, sing to her and pray for her. We visit with dear friends who come by to offer comfort. We look ahead and plan for her Memorial Service and get the Obituary worded just right. But mostly we wait. I will admit that I have wondered what many have in this very situation. “When is it her time, Lord? How long will she have to linger like this?”
As we wait we are comforted by your prayers and support. I am grateful for the church staff members and other leaders
who have ministered in my absence. I do look forward to returning to you after we have had a good opportunity to celebrate the life of Wylodine Hester Hull.
. . . . . . . . . .As I mentioned above, we often ask questions of God. But have you ever thought about the questions God asks of us? Trevor Hudson has written a book about ten questions that God asks us. Beginning next Wednesday night, we will talk about one of these questions from God each night during Prayer Meeting. I look forward to being there – I hope that you will join us.
Series: “Questions God Asks Us”
August 29 “Where Are You?”
September 5 “Where Is Your Brother?”
September 12 “What Is That in Your Hand?”
September 19 “What Is Your Name?”
September 26 “What Are You Doing Here?”
October 3 “What Are You Looking For?”
October 10 “Who Do You Say I Am?”
October 17 “Do You Want to Get Well?”
October 24 Senior Adult Choir Concert Our Hallelujah Choir joins with the Senior Adult Choir from First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, KY
October 31 “Why Are You Crying?”
November 7 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?”
Living Christmas Tree The kickoff rehearsal is just a few weeks away!
Wednesday, September 12Help spread the word!
The Hallelujah Choir begins a new year this Monday, August 27, at 10:30 AM in the Choir Room. A highlight of the fall season will be a collaboration with a choir from FBC Bowling Green, including a trip to Nashville for rehearsal and fellowship and a concert here on Wednesday evening, October 24. Come and sing! Open to all “Experienced Adults.”
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Renovation Update- August 2012 Steady progress continues towards our November completion date.
The outside of the building is really taking shape. The brick work is complete, and the EFIS band at the top of the structure is nearly complete. The west glass wall in the Gathering Place has nearly been completed and the doors will be installed within the next two weeks. Preparations are complete for the concrete area just outside that Gathering Place west wall and the concrete should be poured this week. The covered canopy on the St Clair side is nearing completion as well. The
contractor has started clearing the back parking lot, and will begin installing curbs soon. The back parking lot will be worked in stages to accommodate the contractor's temporary structures while providing the least possible impact to our current parking. The contractor hopes to have the building letters (First Baptist Church) installed across the exterior of the Student Center by Labor Day! Several less visible, but very importantitemssuchasflashing,sealants,andcaulkingarebeinginstalledastheexterior of the structure gets closer to completion.
Insidethebuilding,theworkhastransitionedfromthe“rough-in”stagetothe“finishing”stage.Drywallinstallationandfinishingisessentiallycomplete,andmostareashaveatleasttheinitialprimercoatapplied.Manyareashavealreadyreceivedthefinishcolors. Door frame hardware has been installed, and the suspended ceiling grids are nearlycomplete.Thetileflooringhasbeeninstalledinthedownstairsmainrestroomsand the wall tile installation is underway. The ceiling in the Life Center has been paintedblack,andthathascreatedanamazingtransformationofthespace.Allofthe metal roof structure and duct work has just “disappeared”, and the space looks betterproportioned.Theenergy-efficientLEDmainlightinghasbeeninstalled,andthecontractorisusingafewofthosefixturesnowfortemporarylighting.ThelightlevelgeneratedfromjustthosefewtemporaryfixturesconfirmsthatthelightingintheLifeCenterwillbeveryflexibletoaccommodateeverythingfromworshiptorecreation.TheStudent Center ceiling has also received a coat of black paint. The hand rails for the mezzaninestairsarescheduledtobeinstalledsoon,andthestagewillbebuiltwithinthe next couple of weeks. The contractors have completed the connection point at the 200-level hallway and are completing the chapel connection now. The new building has now been joined in at all three interior access points.
Only three months remain before project completion!
FBC Building Committee
Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org. Look under “Connections/Construction Update” for the most recent photos.
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
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYLila Kennedy in the loss of her sister, Annie Ruth Whitaker
Howard and Patricia Culpepper in the loss of her mother, Annie Shackelford
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPoRT
08/19/12
Year-to-Date Goal $ 3,817,800.00
offering
This Week $ 66,426.71
YTD $ 3,587,294.02
Debt Retirement
This Week $ 180.00
YTD $ 42,276.50
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 32,735.94
YTD $ 1,372,247.26
To Date: $ 3,778,978.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 83
Children 96
Students 148
Adults 667
Brookdale 21
Visitors 51
ToTAL 1064
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 375
Sanctuary Worship 618
ToTAL 993
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in room 118Cost of materials is $89.
Email [email protected] for more information or to sign up.www.daveramsey.com
Staff Anniversary Recognition
ThisSunday,werecognizeAlisonHoskinsfor15yearsof service as our Church Accountant. Allison began work with us on August 26, 1997. Alison is responsible for the overallfinancialrecordsofthechurch.Shehasservedusfaithfully over these 15 years with her attention to detail andconfidentialityassheworkswithcontributionrecords,payables,payroll,churchbudgets,financecommittees,all required government reports, stock transfers, monthly bank statements, database management and many more responsibilities.Shemakesourofficeinvitingwithherwelcoming smile and gracious spirit. Feel free to stop by the
Tuesday, Aug. 28 Tues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AM
Grief Share/Parlor 6:00 PM
Venture Scouts/342 6:00 PM
Boy Scouts/309-310 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 29 Supper/FH 4:45 PM
Music & Missions/2nd FL, CR 5:30 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, Aug. 30 Young Adult Guys’ Bible Study 6:00 AM
Friday, Aug. 31Scrapbooking/118 8:00 AM
Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in room 118 and Sunday, Sept. 16 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in room 241. There is no cost for those covered by insurance. Allothers,costis$25.99forflushotsand$79.99forpneumonia shots. Please pre-register with the Adult MinistryOfficeat256-428-9403.
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Renovation Update- August 2012 Steady progress continues towards our November completion date.
The outside of the building is really taking shape. The brick work is complete, and the EFIS band at the top of the structure is nearly complete. The west glass wall in the Gathering Place has nearly been completed and the doors will be installed within the next two weeks. Preparations are complete for the concrete area just outside that Gathering Place west wall and the concrete should be poured this week. The covered canopy on the St Clair side is nearing completion as well. The
contractor has started clearing the back parking lot, and will begin installing curbs soon. The back parking lot will be worked in stages to accommodate the contractor's temporary structures while providing the least possible impact to our current parking. The contractor hopes to have the building letters (First Baptist Church) installed across the exterior of the Student Center by Labor Day! Several less visible, but very importantitemssuchasflashing,sealants,andcaulkingarebeinginstalledastheexterior of the structure gets closer to completion.
Insidethebuilding,theworkhastransitionedfromthe“rough-in”stagetothe“finishing”stage.Drywallinstallationandfinishingisessentiallycomplete,andmostareashaveatleasttheinitialprimercoatapplied.Manyareashavealreadyreceivedthefinishcolors. Door frame hardware has been installed, and the suspended ceiling grids are nearlycomplete.Thetileflooringhasbeeninstalledinthedownstairsmainrestroomsand the wall tile installation is underway. The ceiling in the Life Center has been paintedblack,andthathascreatedanamazingtransformationofthespace.Allofthe metal roof structure and duct work has just “disappeared”, and the space looks betterproportioned.Theenergy-efficientLEDmainlightinghasbeeninstalled,andthecontractorisusingafewofthosefixturesnowfortemporarylighting.ThelightlevelgeneratedfromjustthosefewtemporaryfixturesconfirmsthatthelightingintheLifeCenterwillbeveryflexibletoaccommodateeverythingfromworshiptorecreation.TheStudent Center ceiling has also received a coat of black paint. The hand rails for the mezzaninestairsarescheduledtobeinstalledsoon,andthestagewillbebuiltwithinthe next couple of weeks. The contractors have completed the connection point at the 200-level hallway and are completing the chapel connection now. The new building has now been joined in at all three interior access points.
Only three months remain before project completion!
FBC Building Committee
Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org. Look under “Connections/Construction Update” for the most recent photos.
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
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYLila Kennedy in the loss of her sister, Annie Ruth Whitaker
Howard and Patricia Culpepper in the loss of her mother, Annie Shackelford
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPoRT
08/19/12
Year-to-Date Goal $ 3,817,800.00
offering
This Week $ 66,426.71
YTD $ 3,587,294.02
Debt Retirement
This Week $ 180.00
YTD $ 42,276.50
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 32,735.94
YTD $ 1,372,247.26
To Date: $ 3,778,978.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 83
Children 96
Students 148
Adults 667
Brookdale 21
Visitors 51
ToTAL 1064
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 375
Sanctuary Worship 618
ToTAL 993
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in room 118Cost of materials is $89.
Email [email protected] for more information or to sign up.www.daveramsey.com
Staff Anniversary Recognition
ThisSunday,werecognizeAlisonHoskinsfor15yearsof service as our Church Accountant. Allison began work with us on August 26, 1997. Alison is responsible for the overallfinancialrecordsofthechurch.Shehasservedusfaithfully over these 15 years with her attention to detail andconfidentialityassheworkswithcontributionrecords,payables,payroll,churchbudgets,financecommittees,all required government reports, stock transfers, monthly bank statements, database management and many more responsibilities.Shemakesourofficeinvitingwithherwelcoming smile and gracious spirit. Feel free to stop by the
Tuesday, Aug. 28 Tues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AM
Grief Share/Parlor 6:00 PM
Venture Scouts/342 6:00 PM
Boy Scouts/309-310 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 29 Supper/FH 4:45 PM
Music & Missions/2nd FL, CR 5:30 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, Aug. 30 Young Adult Guys’ Bible Study 6:00 AM
Friday, Aug. 31Scrapbooking/118 8:00 AM
Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. in room 118 and Sunday, Sept. 16 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in room 241. There is no cost for those covered by insurance. Allothers,costis$25.99forflushotsand$79.99forpneumonia shots. Please pre-register with the Adult MinistryOfficeat256-428-9403.
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
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.
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.
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 informationcontacttheAdultMinistryOffice
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 September 2ContacttheChildren’sMinistryOfficeat
256-428-9411.
Volume 63 / Week Number 34 / August 23, 2012
August 26, 2012Sermon by David Hull
First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Rise and Sing (#11)*Yesterday, Today, and Forever (#14)*Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)
*denotes track for First Fellowship Songs, Vol. 2 CDWant to learn the songs the First Fellowship
Band will be playing in worship this year? Pick up the new First Fellowship Songs, Vol. 2 CD at the Information Booth! These songs are provided for your learning, growing, and
personal worship times.
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Shall We Gather At the River - Piano duet by Ben Darby and daughter Juliana Darby
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes
A full list of classes may be found on our website at www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife
FIRST THouGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor
I write these words as we wait. My Mom continues to live, although we have no response from her. We care for her, sit and hold her hand, sing to her and pray for her. We visit with dear friends who come by to offer comfort. We look ahead and plan for her Memorial Service and get the Obituary worded just right. But mostly we wait. I will admit that I have wondered what many have in this very situation. “When is it her time, Lord? How long will she have to linger like this?”
As we wait we are comforted by your prayers and support. I am grateful for the church staff members and other leaders
who have ministered in my absence. I do look forward to returning to you after we have had a good opportunity to celebrate the life of Wylodine Hester Hull.
. . . . . . . . . .As I mentioned above, we often ask questions of God. But have you ever thought about the questions God asks of us? Trevor Hudson has written a book about ten questions that God asks us. Beginning next Wednesday night, we will talk about one of these questions from God each night during Prayer Meeting. I look forward to being there – I hope that you will join us.
Series: “Questions God Asks Us”
August 29 “Where Are You?”
September 5 “Where Is Your Brother?”
September 12 “What Is That in Your Hand?”
September 19 “What Is Your Name?”
September 26 “What Are You Doing Here?”
October 3 “What Are You Looking For?”
October 10 “Who Do You Say I Am?”
October 17 “Do You Want to Get Well?”
October 24 Senior Adult Choir Concert Our Hallelujah Choir joins with the Senior Adult Choir from First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, KY
October 31 “Why Are You Crying?”
November 7 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?”
Living Christmas Tree The kickoff rehearsal is just a few weeks away!
Wednesday, September 12Help spread the word!
The Hallelujah Choir begins a new year this Monday, August 27, at 10:30 AM in the Choir Room. A highlight of the fall season will be a collaboration with a choir from FBC Bowling Green, including a trip to Nashville for rehearsal and fellowship and a concert here on Wednesday evening, October 24. Come and sing! Open to all “Experienced Adults.”
