The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together Volume 64 / Week Number 8 / February 21, 2013 FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor The sixth Chapter of the Gospel of John is the longest chapter in this great Gospel. The entire chapter develops the theme of Jesus being the Bread of Life who came down from heaven as a gift for us. Even greater than the manna in the Old Testament which was known as the Bread of Heaven, Jesus offers eternal life to us if we will be nourished by this Bread. During Lent and Easter we will study John 6 together on Sunday mornings as we eat of this Bread of Heaven. Perhaps our prayer during this season of Lent can be the following from Ken Gire: Help me, O God, To live the recipe before I give the recipe. Give me the kneading strength to work the words into the doughy recesses of my life. Help me to leave it alone a while so it can rise. Help me not to fear the oven so it can bake. And grant that in the baking, the world would be able to roll down its window and savor the aroma of freshly baked bread .... -- Ken Gire, Windows of the Soul (Grand Rapids, Mi.: Zondervan Publishing House, 1996), 190. “Bread of Heaven” A Lenten Message Series February 17 “Scarcity and Sufficiency” John 6:1-14 February 24 “Do Not Be Afraid” John 6:15-21 March 3 “The Work of God” John 6:22-29 March 10 “The Will of God” John 6:30-40 March 17 “The Bread of Life” John 6:41-51 March 24 “Flesh and Blood” John 6:52-65 Palm Sunday March 31 “To Whom Can We Go?” John 6:66-71 Easter Sunday February 24, 2013 Second Sunday in Lent Sermon “Do Not Be Afraid” John 6:15-21 First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m. Music from the First Fellowship Band “Bless Your Name” (#3)* “Teach Me Lord” “It Is well With my Soul” * denotes tracks from our First Fellowship Songs CD, Vol. 2. Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages Two of our speakers from the Life Retreat will be leading bonus sessions: Loyd Allen: Life at the Crossroads, Life Center Brad Griffin: Parenting Children & Teens, Student Center Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. The Student Choir will sing Sanctuary Choir Anthem Be Not Afraid - Courtney Music from the FBC Orchestra No Evening Activities
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The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
The Messengerfbchsv.org
firsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Volume 64 / Week Number 8 / February 21, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
the sixth Chapter of the gospel of John is the longest chapter in this great gospel. the entire chapter develops the theme of Jesus being the Bread of Life who came down from heaven as a gift for us. Even greater than the manna in the old testament which was known as the Bread of heaven, Jesus offers eternal life to us if we will be nourished by this Bread. During Lent and Easter we will study John 6 together on sunday mornings as we eat of this Bread of heaven.
Perhaps our prayer during this season of Lent can be the following from Ken gire:
help me, o god, to live the recipe before i give the recipe. give me the kneading strength to work the words into the doughy recesses of my life. help me to leave it alone a while so it can rise. help me not to fear the oven so it can bake.And grant that in the baking, the world would be able to roll down its window and savor the aroma of freshly baked bread .... -- Ken gire,Windows of the soul (grand rapids, Mi.: Zondervan Publishing house, 1996), 190.
“Bread of heaven”A Lenten Message series
February 17 “Scarcity and Sufficiency” John 6:1-14February 24 “Do Not Be Afraid” John 6:15-21March 3 “the Work of god” John 6:22-29March 10 “The Will of God” John 6:30-40March 17 “The Bread of Life” John 6:41-51March 24 “Flesh and Blood” John 6:52-65 Palm sundayMarch 31 “to Whom Can We go?” John 6:66-71 Easter sunday
February 24, 2013Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon“Do Not Be Afraid”
John 6:15-21
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
“Bless Your Name” (#3)*“Teach Me Lord”
“It Is well With my Soul”* denotes tracks from our First Fellowship Songs CD, Vol. 2.
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Two of our speakers from the Life Retreat will be leading bonus sessions:
Loyd Allen: Life at the Crossroads, Life Center
Brad Griffin: Parenting Children & Teens, Student Center
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.The Student Choir will singSanctuary Choir AnthemBe Not Afraid - Courtney
Music from the FBC Orchestra
No Evening Activities
Writing Your Life StoryNew Time! New Location!
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.Now through April 24
in the Community room
“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. this course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
“WEE” are making plans for the 2013-2014 school year.
registration for our half DayMother’s Morning out and our half Day
Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten (also Full Day Kindergarten)
the WEE Ministry provides developmentally appropriate activities for infants (six weeks) through kindergarten in a loving, Christian
environment. Need more information? Call 256-428-9440.
Come and join our family as we play, learn, and grow together!
Student Spring Camp
March 23-27, 2013 at Laguna Beach Christian retreat Center,
Florida
Cost: $205 per studentMulti-family Discount of $20 per Additional
studentAfter March 10, cost is $260 per student.
information and registration Available at:
www.fbchsv.org/springcamp
WMU MeetingMarch 5, 9:30 a.m.
Room 118
Everyone is welcome! FBC Goal: $13,000
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Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, February 27
AdultsChicken and Dressing
Mashed PotatoesGreen Beans
RollsCranberry Crunch
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORTUnavailable due to bank holiday
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 64
Children 79
Students 122
Adults 640
Brookdale 15
Visitors 32
TOTAL 950
Worship Service
First Fellowship 477
Sanctuary Worship 600
TOTAL 1077
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Martha Stull. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the new Music Office Suite.
Family Matters NEW MEMBERSCassidy orand8603 Hickory Hill LaneHuntsville, AL 35802
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Betty Geller especially to her daughter Deborah (Albert) Mason.
Essie Coppock in the loss of her aunt Madie Leonard.
Sue Mauldin in the loss of her cousin Bud Kellogg.
Family and friends of our member Steve Tondera especially to his wife Bonnie Tondera.
Family and friends of our member Margie Webster especially to her sister Mary Webster.
Family and friends of our member Lois Etheridge especially to her daughter Sarah (Robert) Funke.
Family and friends of our member J.D. Kirkland especially to his wife Barbara Kirkland and his son Dal (Sandra) Kirkland.
this is an exciting year for singers in our sanctuary Choir. Several significant opportunities have dropped in our laps (including a trip to Washington and a concert with the hso). Because of our involvement in recent years with a new composition, The World Beloved: a Bluegrass Mass, our choir was extended the invitation to send some singers to a performance of the work in New York. Representing our church and choir will be Lindsey Bayer, Alan and Pam Jones, Lee and sherry rhoads, rosemary Wolfe, and thomas Wolfe! here is a note from Lindsey to the choir about the experience that is occurring this week:
Annual Deacon Fellowship
Who: Any ordained Deacon (currently or formerly active at FBC or another church) along with spouses and widows/widowers of former
The time has finally arrived for Thomas, Lee, Alan, rosemary and Lindsey to participate in the Distinguished Concerts International of New York (DCINY) presentation of The World Beloved – A Bluegrass Mass with approximately 150 other singers, soloists, and orchestra players from around the world. We will carry you in our hearts and, particularly, will be sustained on the Kyrie and Gloria because of the previous privilege of singing these sections with you under Billy’s inspiring direction. Squeezed in between the awe of “The Big Apple” – strolling through some of Central Park, going to a play, opera, or museum with new/old friends, as well as the humbling “Ground Zero” – our time will consist primarily of rehearsals Saturday – Monday under Ms. Nancy Mink, the guest conductor: Four pages of score markings were required on our music but, thankfully, Billy has taught us well on marking scores! This touching and challenging composition is based on 1 John 4:10-18: “This is real love-not that we loved God, but that He first loved us...set aside his crown...cloaked himself in human shape; he came down...died on the cross to take away our sin...so he can dwell in and among us now… the heart, body and soul of his creation, man”. oh, glory Be, oh glory Be to god! (Amen) We will be standing tall in your prayers during the concert in Carnegie Hall, Monday Night, February 18, 2013.
Written byLindsey Bayer
Collecting Eye Glasses for Mission Trip
FBC is collecting your old or unused eye glasses to take to the Dominican republic. Please drop them off in room 241. The trip will be from May 28, 2013 to June 8, 2013, three weeks total. The work will consist of medical clinics, dental clinics, eye glasses clinics, and evangelism.
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, February 27
AdultsChicken and Dressing
Mashed PotatoesGreen Beans
RollsCranberry Crunch
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORTUnavailable due to bank holiday
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 64
Children 79
Students 122
Adults 640
Brookdale 15
Visitors 32
TOTAL 950
Worship Service
First Fellowship 477
Sanctuary Worship 600
TOTAL 1077
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Martha Stull. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the new Music Office Suite.
Family Matters NEW MEMBERSCassidy orand8603 Hickory Hill LaneHuntsville, AL 35802
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Betty Geller especially to her daughter Deborah (Albert) Mason.
Essie Coppock in the loss of her aunt Madie Leonard.
Sue Mauldin in the loss of her cousin Bud Kellogg.
Family and friends of our member Steve Tondera especially to his wife Bonnie Tondera.
Family and friends of our member Margie Webster especially to her sister Mary Webster.
Family and friends of our member Lois Etheridge especially to her daughter Sarah (Robert) Funke.
Family and friends of our member J.D. Kirkland especially to his wife Barbara Kirkland and his son Dal (Sandra) Kirkland.
this is an exciting year for singers in our sanctuary Choir. Several significant opportunities have dropped in our laps (including a trip to Washington and a concert with the hso). Because of our involvement in recent years with a new composition, The World Beloved: a Bluegrass Mass, our choir was extended the invitation to send some singers to a performance of the work in New York. Representing our church and choir will be Lindsey Bayer, Alan and Pam Jones, Lee and sherry rhoads, rosemary Wolfe, and thomas Wolfe! here is a note from Lindsey to the choir about the experience that is occurring this week:
Annual Deacon Fellowship
Who: Any ordained Deacon (currently or formerly active at FBC or another church) along with spouses and widows/widowers of former
The time has finally arrived for Thomas, Lee, Alan, rosemary and Lindsey to participate in the Distinguished Concerts International of New York (DCINY) presentation of The World Beloved – A Bluegrass Mass with approximately 150 other singers, soloists, and orchestra players from around the world. We will carry you in our hearts and, particularly, will be sustained on the Kyrie and Gloria because of the previous privilege of singing these sections with you under Billy’s inspiring direction. Squeezed in between the awe of “The Big Apple” – strolling through some of Central Park, going to a play, opera, or museum with new/old friends, as well as the humbling “Ground Zero” – our time will consist primarily of rehearsals Saturday – Monday under Ms. Nancy Mink, the guest conductor: Four pages of score markings were required on our music but, thankfully, Billy has taught us well on marking scores! This touching and challenging composition is based on 1 John 4:10-18: “This is real love-not that we loved God, but that He first loved us...set aside his crown...cloaked himself in human shape; he came down...died on the cross to take away our sin...so he can dwell in and among us now… the heart, body and soul of his creation, man”. oh, glory Be, oh glory Be to god! (Amen) We will be standing tall in your prayers during the concert in Carnegie Hall, Monday Night, February 18, 2013.
Written byLindsey Bayer
Collecting Eye Glasses for Mission Trip
FBC is collecting your old or unused eye glasses to take to the Dominican republic. Please drop them off in room 241. The trip will be from May 28, 2013 to June 8, 2013, three weeks total. The work will consist of medical clinics, dental clinics, eye glasses clinics, and evangelism.
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
The Messengerfbchsv.org
firsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
Volume 64 / Week Number 8 / February 21, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
the sixth Chapter of the gospel of John is the longest chapter in this great gospel. the entire chapter develops the theme of Jesus being the Bread of Life who came down from heaven as a gift for us. Even greater than the manna in the old testament which was known as the Bread of heaven, Jesus offers eternal life to us if we will be nourished by this Bread. During Lent and Easter we will study John 6 together on sunday mornings as we eat of this Bread of heaven.
Perhaps our prayer during this season of Lent can be the following from Ken gire:
help me, o god, to live the recipe before i give the recipe. give me the kneading strength to work the words into the doughy recesses of my life. help me to leave it alone a while so it can rise. help me not to fear the oven so it can bake.And grant that in the baking, the world would be able to roll down its window and savor the aroma of freshly baked bread .... -- Ken gire,Windows of the soul (grand rapids, Mi.: Zondervan Publishing house, 1996), 190.
“Bread of heaven”A Lenten Message series
February 17 “Scarcity and Sufficiency” John 6:1-14February 24 “Do Not Be Afraid” John 6:15-21March 3 “the Work of god” John 6:22-29March 10 “The Will of God” John 6:30-40March 17 “The Bread of Life” John 6:41-51March 24 “Flesh and Blood” John 6:52-65 Palm sundayMarch 31 “to Whom Can We go?” John 6:66-71 Easter sunday
February 24, 2013Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon“Do Not Be Afraid”
John 6:15-21
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
“Bless Your Name” (#3)*“Teach Me Lord”
“It Is well With my Soul”* denotes tracks from our First Fellowship Songs CD, Vol. 2.
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Two of our speakers from the Life Retreat will be leading bonus sessions:
Loyd Allen: Life at the Crossroads, Life Center
Brad Griffin: Parenting Children & Teens, Student Center
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.The Student Choir will singSanctuary Choir AnthemBe Not Afraid - Courtney
Music from the FBC Orchestra
No Evening Activities
Writing Your Life StoryNew Time! New Location!
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.Now through April 24
in the Community room
“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. this course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
“WEE” are making plans for the 2013-2014 school year.
registration for our half DayMother’s Morning out and our half Day
Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten (also Full Day Kindergarten)
the WEE Ministry provides developmentally appropriate activities for infants (six weeks) through kindergarten in a loving, Christian
environment. Need more information? Call 256-428-9440.
Come and join our family as we play, learn, and grow together!
Student Spring Camp
March 23-27, 2013 at Laguna Beach Christian retreat Center,
Florida
Cost: $205 per studentMulti-family Discount of $20 per Additional
