The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together Volume 63 / Week Number 50 / December 13, 2012 December 16, 2012 Sermon “Silence of Wonder” Luke 1:8-23, 57-66 Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages www.fbchsv.org/study Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. The Choir and Orchestra present two excerpts from The Living Christmas Tree Special musical guests SlipJig, Irish band Lighting of the Advent Candle of Joy A Tree for the Children - 3:00 p.m. Abbreviated presentation (30 minutes) tailored especially for young children Final Living Christmas Tree Performance 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Complete presentation, featuring: The Candlelight Processional 200+ singers and instrumentalists Shannon Smith, dancer SlipJig, Irish Band The Sunday afternoon presentations will feature interpretation into American Sign Language for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Please help us spread the word! FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor Every year I am amazed by the level of participation in the preparation for the Living Christmas Tree. Not only are there more than 200 musicians who work hard for months to bring beautiful music to our ears, but there are so many more involved in this presentation. In recent days I have witnessed. . . Hardworking staff -- who go the extra mile of service during the LCT season. Ticket volunteers -- who smile and greet the community as they come to pick up tickets. Tree builders and decorators -- who make a “dormant stump” of steel, wood, and cloth come alive again. Light and sound engineers -- who add the “sights” to the “sounds” of the Tree. Cooks to feed the workers .-- who help provide the energy needed for the work. Childcare to take care of workers’ children -- who free up the hands of parents to be working on the Tree. Friends inviting friends -- who help to share the story with others. When the time comes for the presentation we will add to that . . . Ushers -- who offer a warm greeting to those in attendance. Parking lot attendants -- who battle the elements to control the traffic. More childcare workers -- who care for little children so that there are not competing “sights and sounds” that would detract from the presentation. Friends bringing friends to the Tree -- who understand that this whole experience is to be shared with others. Did I leave anyone out? The whole thing is a wonderful picture of ministry in the church. Not just at Christmas, but all of the year, God wants the church to work together to live out our calling for ministry and mission. We do not all have the same gifts – we do not carry out the same assignments. We do serve for a common mission, and that is to tell the wonderful story of the One who was born in Bethlehem. Ministry is not done by a few – it is a total team effort in the church. We know that when it comes to the Living Christmas Tree. Those are good things to remember all year long.
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
Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health First Aid is a 12 hour course designed to give members of the public key
skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or mental health
crisis. A wide range of mental health problems including: depression, anxiety/
trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, eating disorders and substance use
disorders will be discussed. The classes will be in room 111 on Wednesdays, Dec. 19
and January 9 & 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00 for materials. Classes limited to 25. For more information and to
With the new building we must staff two new welcome centers, provide greeters
for the two main entrances, and add more greeters at other doors. We are also staffing a new group of greeters that will be located
near guest parking to provide a warm welcome and instructions into the building. If you have a smiling face and would like to know more about serving contact Mike Pearce at 256-428-9448 or mike@fbchsv.
org. There are a variety of times and schedules, including one that will fit your
schedule.
Staff News
Dru Murphree has submitted his resignation as Part-Time Media Director effective
January 7, 2013. We are grateful for the multiple contributions that he has offered
in this role. Dru has led our media ministry through a very busy year of growth. As you see him around the church, please express
your thanks to him for his ministry and service to First Baptist Church.
Volume 63 / Week Number 50 / December 13, 2012
December 16, 2012
Sermon“Silence of Wonder”Luke 1:8-23, 57-66
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.The Choir and Orchestra present two
excerpts from The Living Christmas TreeSpecial musical guests SlipJig, Irish band
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Joy
A Tree for the Children - 3:00 p.m.Abbreviated presentation (30 minutes) tailored especially for young children
Final Living Christmas Tree Performance
5:30 p.m. in the SanctuaryComplete presentation, featuring:
The Candlelight Processional200+ singers and instrumentalists
Shannon Smith, dancerSlipJig, Irish Band
The Sunday afternoon presentations will feature interpretation into American Sign Language for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Please help us spread the word!
FIrsT THougHTsDavid Hull, Pastor
Every year I am amazed by the level of participation in the preparation for the Living Christmas Tree. Not only are there more than 200 musicians who work hard for months to bring beautiful music to our ears, but there are so many more involved in this presentation. In recent days I have witnessed. . .
Hardworking staff -- who go the extra mile of service during the LCT season.
Ticket volunteers -- who smile and greet the community as they come to pick up tickets.
Tree builders and decorators -- who make a “dormant stump” of steel, wood, and cloth come alive again.
Light and sound engineers -- who add the “sights” to the “sounds” of the Tree.
Cooks to feed the workers .-- who help provide the energy needed for the work.
Childcare to take care of workers’ children -- who free up the hands of parents to be working on the Tree.
Friends inviting friends -- who help to share the story with others.
When the time comes for the presentation we will add to that . . .
ushers -- who offer a warm greeting to those in attendance.
Parking lot attendants -- who battle the elements to control the traffic.
More childcare workers -- who care for little children so that there are not competing “sights and sounds” that would detract from the presentation.
Friends bringing friends to the Tree -- who understand that this whole experience is to be shared with others.
Did I leave anyone out? The whole thing is a wonderful picture of ministry in the church. Not just at Christmas, but all of the year, god wants the church to work together to live out our calling for ministry and mission. We do not all have the same gifts – we do not carry out the same assignments. We do serve for a common mission, and that is to tell the wonderful story of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Ministry is not done by a few – it is a total team effort in the church. We know that when it comes to the Living Christmas Tree. Those are good things to remember all year long.
We are hosting a churchwide "Happy Birthday Jesus"
party on Wednesday night, December 19. It will be in
Fellowship Hall and will be the Wednesday night program. The meal will be as usual. For the
evening we'll be singing carols, doing a craft, reading the Christmas story and participating in a drama of the Christmas story. Everyone will leave with a Jesus Birthday
present.
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
The Library will be closed:Tuesday, December 25 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday, December 26 4:00-5:00 PMTuesday, January 1 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday, January 2 4:00-5:00 PM
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYSharon and Tom Turner in the loss of her mother and Cole Franks in the loss of his great grandmother, Bonnie Williams.
Family and friends of our Dot Mann especially to her daughter, Benita Hines, and her niece, Laura Biggerstaff.
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, December 19
AdultsChicken TendersMashed Potatoes
Green BeansRolls
Cupcakes
SaladFried Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
12/09/12
Year-to-Date Goal $ 888,880.00
Offering
This Week $ 54,333.12
YTD $ 747,887.66
Debt Retirement
This Week $ 710.00
YTD $ 9,279.00
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 24,322.00
YTD $ 265,194.08
To Date: $ 4,153,628.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 71
Children 87
Students 158
Adults 614
Brookdale 17
Visitors 24
TOTAL 971
Worship Service
TOTAL 869
THANk YOu
Thank you notes have been received from Dian Poole and Lucas and Alex stone. They have
been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
sunday, December 232:00 PM in the sanctuary
Music, scriptures, beautiful symbols, and words of comfort and inspiration will
be woven together in this uniquely meaningful service of worship. Many people in our church and community have experienced some kind of loss in the past
year. Christmas may be a difficult time for those who are living through grief. The message of Christmas offers hope and peace to all who grieve. This service will proclaim this message and give us an opportunity to experience the life-giving
renewal that comes through hope and peace.
AcknowledgementsOur gratitude is deep for the many persons who have given of
themselves in time, talent, and energy. The LCT has been a church-wide project! The Ministry Team members listed below served as chairs of their sub-committees and represent just a portion
of the many who have served so willingly in preparation for this presentation.
LCT Ministry Team
LCT Team Liaisons/Coordinators – Kathy Lane and Dottie Richardson | Tickets – Andrew Bush, Claudell Cummings and Pat Williams
Construction – Paul Glover, Mike Kirk and Gordon Perry | Decoration – Johnnie Barnes and Holly Canup | Parking – Hunter Hoskins
Sanctuary Aesthetics – Brenda Bounds | Logistics – Kimberly Collette | Ushers – Jim Chandler and Cliff Sisco | Lighting – Steve Jones
Video – Brian Temple | Audio – Dru Murphree | Sanctuary Choir Liaison – Dennis O’Dell | Orchestra Liaison – Emily Parker
The Music Ministry Expresses Special Gratitude to the Following:Scott Goosby and the Custodial Staff | Pam LaPier and the Kitchen Staff |
Angela Seanor and the Childcare StaffJanet Creech, Susan Keene, Kathy Lane, Nancy Morton, Emily Parker and the
teams of Choir and Orchestra LibrariansThe FBC Television Ministry | Hannah Alderson for ASL Interpretation | Colonial Graphics Group–Printing | Saint Photography | H.G. Peake
Company–T-shirt Design | HEMSI for providing emergency medical service
Candlelight Communion ServiceDecember 24, 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary
a service ofhope & peace
one part of our mission is to provide funds to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. During the month of December, you have the opportunity to support world missions by
your financial gifts.
FBC Goal: $70,000
Sunday, Dec. 16Library Open 9-9:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMLibrary Open 10:10 AM-10:45 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMLibrary Open 11:40 AM-12:00 PMLCT Presentation 3:00 PMLCT Presentation 5:30 PMCollege Dinner/off campus 6:30 PM
Monday, Dec. 17Letter Writing/242 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AM
Wednesday, Dec. 19Balance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AMHealth Ministry Class/118 1:00 PMLibrary Open 4:00 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMHappy Birthday Jesus Party/FH 5:30 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 20 Young Adult Guy’s Bible St./Parlor 6:00 AM
Friday, Dec. 21Balance Classes/140, 141, 114 9:00 AM
To remind us of the goal and how we are advancing in meeting our goal you will see our Christmas tree display each week. Each tree ornament represents $3500 given
toward the goal. Please give as god leads you to give.
Given to date:Global Missions: 9,435.00Lottie Moon: 10,526.44Total: 19,961.44
Year-End Contributions
December 31 will be here before you know it! remember that giving stock and other appreciated securities is a great way to donate to First Baptist and, hopefully, avoid some of those capital gains taxes coming down the pike in 2013. It’s EAsY – but it does take a few days, so don’t delay! Contact Alison in the Finance Office for more information ([email protected] or 256-428-9417).
The Finance Office will be open for business until 5:00 PM on New Year’s Eve.
February 22-24Tickets available beginning January 7
www.fbchsv.org/life
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
The Library will be closed:Tuesday, December 25 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday, December 26 4:00-5:00 PMTuesday, January 1 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday, January 2 4:00-5:00 PM
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYSharon and Tom Turner in the loss of her mother and Cole Franks in the loss of his great grandmother, Bonnie Williams.
Family and friends of our Dot Mann especially to her daughter, Benita Hines, and her niece, Laura Biggerstaff.
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, December 19
AdultsChicken TendersMashed Potatoes
Green BeansRolls
Cupcakes
SaladFried Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
12/09/12
Year-to-Date Goal $ 888,880.00
Offering
This Week $ 54,333.12
YTD $ 747,887.66
Debt Retirement
This Week $ 710.00
YTD $ 9,279.00
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 24,322.00
YTD $ 265,194.08
To Date: $ 4,153,628.21
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 71
Children 87
Students 158
Adults 614
Brookdale 17
Visitors 24
TOTAL 971
Worship Service
TOTAL 869
THANk YOu
Thank you notes have been received from Dian Poole and Lucas and Alex stone. They have
been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
sunday, December 232:00 PM in the sanctuary
Music, scriptures, beautiful symbols, and words of comfort and inspiration will
be woven together in this uniquely meaningful service of worship. Many people in our church and community have experienced some kind of loss in the past
year. Christmas may be a difficult time for those who are living through grief. The message of Christmas offers hope and peace to all who grieve. This service will proclaim this message and give us an opportunity to experience the life-giving
renewal that comes through hope and peace.
AcknowledgementsOur gratitude is deep for the many persons who have given of
themselves in time, talent, and energy. The LCT has been a church-wide project! The Ministry Team members listed below served as chairs of their sub-committees and represent just a portion
of the many who have served so willingly in preparation for this presentation.
LCT Ministry Team
LCT Team Liaisons/Coordinators – Kathy Lane and Dottie Richardson | Tickets – Andrew Bush, Claudell Cummings and Pat Williams
Construction – Paul Glover, Mike Kirk and Gordon Perry | Decoration – Johnnie Barnes and Holly Canup | Parking – Hunter Hoskins
Sanctuary Aesthetics – Brenda Bounds | Logistics – Kimberly Collette | Ushers – Jim Chandler and Cliff Sisco | Lighting – Steve Jones
Video – Brian Temple | Audio – Dru Murphree | Sanctuary Choir Liaison – Dennis O’Dell | Orchestra Liaison – Emily Parker
The Music Ministry Expresses Special Gratitude to the Following:Scott Goosby and the Custodial Staff | Pam LaPier and the Kitchen Staff |
Angela Seanor and the Childcare StaffJanet Creech, Susan Keene, Kathy Lane, Nancy Morton, Emily Parker and the
teams of Choir and Orchestra LibrariansThe FBC Television Ministry | Hannah Alderson for ASL Interpretation | Colonial Graphics Group–Printing | Saint Photography | H.G. Peake
Company–T-shirt Design | HEMSI for providing emergency medical service
Candlelight Communion ServiceDecember 24, 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary
a service ofhope & peace
one part of our mission is to provide funds to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. During the month of December, you have the opportunity to support world missions by
your financial gifts.
FBC Goal: $70,000
Sunday, Dec. 16Library Open 9-9:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMLibrary Open 10:10 AM-10:45 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMLibrary Open 11:40 AM-12:00 PMLCT Presentation 3:00 PMLCT Presentation 5:30 PMCollege Dinner/off campus 6:30 PM
Monday, Dec. 17Letter Writing/242 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AM
Wednesday, Dec. 19Balance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AMHealth Ministry Class/118 1:00 PMLibrary Open 4:00 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMHappy Birthday Jesus Party/FH 5:30 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 20 Young Adult Guy’s Bible St./Parlor 6:00 AM
Friday, Dec. 21Balance Classes/140, 141, 114 9:00 AM
To remind us of the goal and how we are advancing in meeting our goal you will see our Christmas tree display each week. Each tree ornament represents $3500 given
toward the goal. Please give as god leads you to give.
Given to date:Global Missions: 9,435.00Lottie Moon: 10,526.44Total: 19,961.44
Year-End Contributions
December 31 will be here before you know it! remember that giving stock and other appreciated securities is a great way to donate to First Baptist and, hopefully, avoid some of those capital gains taxes coming down the pike in 2013. It’s EAsY – but it does take a few days, so don’t delay! Contact Alison in the Finance Office for more information ([email protected] or 256-428-9417).
The Finance Office will be open for business until 5:00 PM on New Year’s Eve.
February 22-24Tickets available beginning January 7
www.fbchsv.org/life
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
Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health First Aid is a 12 hour course designed to give members of the public key
skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or mental health
crisis. A wide range of mental health problems including: depression, anxiety/
trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, eating disorders and substance use
disorders will be discussed. The classes will be in room 111 on Wednesdays, Dec. 19
and January 9 & 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00 for materials. Classes limited to 25. For more information and to
With the new building we must staff two new welcome centers, provide greeters
for the two main entrances, and add more greeters at other doors. We are also staffing a new group of greeters that will be located
near guest parking to provide a warm welcome and instructions into the building. If you have a smiling face and would like to know more about serving contact Mike Pearce at 256-428-9448 or mike@fbchsv.
org. There are a variety of times and schedules, including one that will fit your
schedule.
Staff News
Dru Murphree has submitted his resignation as Part-Time Media Director effective
January 7, 2013. We are grateful for the multiple contributions that he has offered
in this role. Dru has led our media ministry through a very busy year of growth. As you see him around the church, please express
your thanks to him for his ministry and service to First Baptist Church.
Volume 63 / Week Number 50 / December 13, 2012
December 16, 2012
Sermon“Silence of Wonder”Luke 1:8-23, 57-66
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.The Choir and Orchestra present two
excerpts from The Living Christmas TreeSpecial musical guests SlipJig, Irish band
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Joy
A Tree for the Children - 3:00 p.m.Abbreviated presentation (30 minutes) tailored especially for young children
Final Living Christmas Tree Performance
5:30 p.m. in the SanctuaryComplete presentation, featuring:
The Candlelight Processional200+ singers and instrumentalists
Shannon Smith, dancerSlipJig, Irish Band
The Sunday afternoon presentations will feature interpretation into American Sign Language for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Please help us spread the word!
FIrsT THougHTsDavid Hull, Pastor
Every year I am amazed by the level of participation in the preparation for the Living Christmas Tree. Not only are there more than 200 musicians who work hard for months to bring beautiful music to our ears, but there are so many more involved in this presentation. In recent days I have witnessed. . .
Hardworking staff -- who go the extra mile of service during the LCT season.
Ticket volunteers -- who smile and greet the community as they come to pick up tickets.
Tree builders and decorators -- who make a “dormant stump” of steel, wood, and cloth come alive again.
Light and sound engineers -- who add the “sights” to the “sounds” of the Tree.
Cooks to feed the workers .-- who help provide the energy needed for the work.
Childcare to take care of workers’ children -- who free up the hands of parents to be working on the Tree.
Friends inviting friends -- who help to share the story with others.
When the time comes for the presentation we will add to that . . .
ushers -- who offer a warm greeting to those in attendance.
Parking lot attendants -- who battle the elements to control the traffic.
More childcare workers -- who care for little children so that there are not competing “sights and sounds” that would detract from the presentation.
Friends bringing friends to the Tree -- who understand that this whole experience is to be shared with others.
Did I leave anyone out? The whole thing is a wonderful picture of ministry in the church. Not just at Christmas, but all of the year, god wants the church to work together to live out our calling for ministry and mission. We do not all have the same gifts – we do not carry out the same assignments. We do serve for a common mission, and that is to tell the wonderful story of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Ministry is not done by a few – it is a total team effort in the church. We know that when it comes to the Living Christmas Tree. Those are good things to remember all year long.
We are hosting a churchwide "Happy Birthday Jesus"
party on Wednesday night, December 19. It will be in
Fellowship Hall and will be the Wednesday night program. The meal will be as usual. For the
evening we'll be singing carols, doing a craft, reading the Christmas story and participating in a drama of the Christmas story. Everyone will leave with a Jesus Birthday
