The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together April 14, 2013 The Third Sunday of Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis: From Doubt to Faith” Matthew 16:9-20 First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m. Music from the First Fellowship Band The Student Choir will sing in The Gathering Place - 9:10 a.m. (between First Fellowship and Sunday School) Moses - Medema Be Still And Know That I Am God - Lantz You Are There - Medema Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. The Student Choir will sing: Be Still And Know That I Am God - Lantz Sanctuary Choir Anthem: Sanctus - Gounod (with David Giambrone, soloist) FBC Orchestra: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - Beethoven/ Goeller Evening Activities Foundations for Life Volume 64 / Week Number 21 / April 11, 2013 FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor Sometimes it is good to go through home again. Yesterday (Monday) was such an experience for me. I was in my hometown of Louisville, KY for the funeral of our long-time family friend Duke K. McCall. My Dad worked with him as Dr. McCall served as President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for thirty-one years. He was the President of the Seminary when I became a student there. The close family ties between the Hulls and the McCalls were remembered as I went through home again. It was more than just being in my hometown. I was connecting again with my larger Baptist family who had been so much a part of my own faith formation. My day ended back in Huntsville just in time for the tipoff of the NCAA Men’s Basketball national championship. It was a chance to go through home again as my hometown Louisville Cardinals beat Michigan to become the national champions. I remembered all of the times that I went to Cardinals games with my Dad and my friends during my childhood and youth. I could almost taste the Krispy Kreme doughnuts that Dad and I would buy hot and fresh on the way home from the games. Sure, I am glad my team/city won, but it was nice to remember home. The time has come for me to take another study leave. Every five years of ministry I am granted a time to get away for sabbatical and study. Many of you will remember that it was five years ago when our family traveled through Europe on such a study leave. This summer I plan to take another study leave. There are no major travel plans. Instead, I will be going through home again. Time will be spent in Birmingham and Louisville. My goal is to begin a writing project that is a reflection on my spiritual home and those who have shaped my faith. Samford University and Southern Seminary will provide resources for research and writing. The study leave will run from late June to mid-August. We have excellent preachers scheduled to preach during my absence. (That information will come in another article as we get closer to the time.) I am looking forward to these days of rest, renewal, and study. It is good to go through home again, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to have some weeks when I can make this spiritual journey.
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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
April 14, 2013The Third Sunday of Easter
Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Doubt to Faith”
Matthew 16:9-20
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
The Student Choir will sing in The Gathering Place - 9:10 a.m.
(between First Fellowship and Sunday School)Moses - Medema
Be Still And Know That I Am God - LantzYou Are There - Medema
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. The Student Choir will sing:
Be Still And Know That I Am God - Lantz
Sanctuary Choir Anthem:Sanctus - Gounod
(with David Giambrone, soloist)
FBC Orchestra:Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - Beethoven/
Goeller
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life
Volume 64 / Week Number 21 / April 11, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
sometimes it is good to go through home again. Yesterday (Monday) was such an experience for me. i was in my hometown of Louisville, KY for the funeral of our long-time family friend Duke K. McCall. My Dad worked with him as Dr. McCall served as President of the southern Baptist theological seminary for thirty-one years. he was the President of the seminary when i became a student there. the close family ties between the hulls and the McCalls were remembered as i went through home again. it was more than just being in
my hometown. i was connecting again with my larger Baptist family who had been so much a part of my own faith formation.
My day ended back in huntsville just in time for the tipoff of the NCAA Men’s Basketball national championship. it was a chance to go through home again as my hometown Louisville Cardinals beat Michigan to become the national champions. i remembered all of the times that i went to Cardinals games with my Dad and my friends during my childhood and youth. i could almost taste the Krispy Kreme doughnuts that Dad and i would buy hot and fresh on the way home from the games. sure, i am glad my team/city won, but it was nice to remember home.
The time has come for me to take another study leave. Every five years of ministry I am granted a time to get away for sabbatical and study. Many of you will remember that it was five years ago when our family traveled through Europe on such a study leave. this summer i plan to take another study leave. there are no major travel plans. instead, i will be going through home again. time will be spent in Birmingham and Louisville. My goal is to begin a writing project that is a reflection on my spiritual home and those who have shaped my faith. samford university and southern seminary will provide resources for research and writing.
the study leave will run from late June to mid-August. We have excellent preachers scheduled to preach during my absence. (that information will come in another article as we get closer to the time.) i am looking forward to these days of rest, renewal, and study. it is good to go through home again, and i am so grateful for the opportunity to have some weeks when i can make this spiritual journey.
Dominican Republic Collection
Dr. Jerry graham and his team are collecting used suitcases (regular and carry on sized) to be taken on the May trip to the Dominican republic. Please make sure that suitcases have working wheels and zippers.
suitcases may be brought to the Church Office.
Fellowship Club
April 12, 10:00 a.m.Program: Musical
Lunch: Apple roasted Pork tenderloin with Baked Apples, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Green
Beans, roll, CakeFor non-members, call sue Mauldin at
256-534-2368
The VineBranches of Art Fundraiser
the Vine Pastoral Counseling Center looks forward to their second annual fund raiser, Branches of Art, thursday, April 25 from 5:30 to 8:30, a silent art auction at the
huntsville Botanical garden. tickets are $50 a person. Come join the fellowship!
to rsVP call 256-461-8580.
Disconnected - The Spiritual Care of the Lonely and Isolated
Presented by the School of Applied Ministry of the
Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care
saturday, April 209:00 a.m. – Noon
(Breakfast and registration at 8:30 a.m.)FBC Community room
FrEE for FBC members. to register or for more information:
[email protected] or 256-883-6539
We hope to see you out serving our community this saturday! Don’t forget your sunscreen, tools if needed,
and a big serving heart. Pray that god will bless our community and make an impact for Christ on the people
we serve. see you there!
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, April 17
AdultsBaked Ham with Pineapple Sauce
Cheesy Potato CasseroleLima BeansFried Okra
Roll
SaladChef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
04/07/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,233,475.00
Offering
This Week $ 81,206.21
YTD $ 2,254,173.61
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 2,983.00
YTD $ 596,659.11
To Date: $ 610,694.11
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 15,296.91
YTD $ 729,027.21
To Date: $ 4,611,575.34
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 70
Children 81
Students 132
Adults 664
Brookdale 15
Visitors 42
TOTAL 1002
Worship Service
First Fellowship 432
Sanctuary Worship 658
TOTAL 1090
THANK YOU
Thank you notes have been received from Marydae Sneed of Blount Hospitality House and Don and Ginger Bishop. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the
new Music Suite.
Friday, April 26 - Saturday, May 4
Beach house in Gulf Shores, AL
$45.00 per night
Optional food costs
You choose the number of nights you stay
Limit 16 women per night
Young & Median Adult (2345 Ministry)
Women’s Beach Retreat
Contact the 2345 Ministry Office 256-428-9418
American Songs of FaithA WednesdAy night hymn FestivAl
Featuring the hallelujah Choir, the FBC Big Band, and the Adult handbell ChoirWednesday, May 1, 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Ken Medema at First Baptist!
Saturday, May 4: sessions with our student Choir Early Evening Coffeehouse in the gathering Place
Sunday, May 5: sings in morning services 5:00 p.m. Concert with our student Choir!
3-4-5 Women’s FellowshipFriday, April 19, 6:00 PM
At the home of Susan Wessinger
Supper (provided for you), chatting, relaxing, enjoying! *Meet new friends *Strengthen friendships already in place... bring a friend with you!
Signup by Wednesday, April [email protected] or 256-428-9418
Church Staff NewsEdna Zimmerman, part-time receptionists for the past nine years resigned effective March 29. Edna began working with us in February of 2004 after retiring with the school system. if you called or visited the church office on Thursday or Friday, Edna was likely the first voice you heard or person who greeted you at the door. Edna saw her job as a ministry. As you see Edna in the coming weeks, share your appreciation and thanks to her for a job well done.
Kay Bugg and Kristin Wilkerson began this past Monday as our new part-time receptionists at First Baptist Church. Kay will work Monday through thursday mornings and Kristen will work Monday through thursday afternoons as well as Friday morning. Kay and Kristen know our church well and will continue the good work that Joyce Zackie and Edna Zimmerman have done for so many years.
Kay and her husband george have been members since 1996. Kristen and her husband Jeremy, who is our Minister of Contemporary Worship, have been members since 2010. As you see Kay and Kristen at the front desk, welcome them as new members of our Church staff. their shared email will be [email protected].
As we express our thanks to these folks, we are also grateful to Debbie howard who has been working the past two weeks at the front desk during our transition. When you see Debbie in the hallway, please express your appreciation to her.
Sunday, April 14First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMJoyful Ringers/Sp. Min. 4:00 PMHealth Ministry Event/Com. R. 4:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 4:00 & 5:00 PMStudent Choir/ CR , 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM
Monday, April 15Letter Writing/ 252 8:00 AMPrayer Partners/Parlor 9:00 AMMOPS/ComRm/SK 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Apri1 16Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 9:00 AMS.I.L.K./107 5:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMFORUM 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/Sp.Min. 7:00 PMBoy Scouts/3rd Fl. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 17Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/Com.R 3:00 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMarriage Class/324 5:30 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMR.A./LC 6:20 PMSanctuary Choir/Choir R. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 18Madison City Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM
Friday, Apr. 19345 Ladies Fellowship 6:00 PMGA Fun Night/SC 6:00 PM
Saturday, Apr. 20Health Ministry/Com Rm,SK 7:30 AM
RA Mammoth Cave TripApril 19-20
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, April 17
AdultsBaked Ham with Pineapple Sauce
Cheesy Potato CasseroleLima BeansFried Okra
Roll
SaladChef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
04/07/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,233,475.00
Offering
This Week $ 81,206.21
YTD $ 2,254,173.61
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 2,983.00
YTD $ 596,659.11
To Date: $ 610,694.11
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 15,296.91
YTD $ 729,027.21
To Date: $ 4,611,575.34
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 70
Children 81
Students 132
Adults 664
Brookdale 15
Visitors 42
TOTAL 1002
Worship Service
First Fellowship 432
Sanctuary Worship 658
TOTAL 1090
THANK YOU
Thank you notes have been received from Marydae Sneed of Blount Hospitality House and Don and Ginger Bishop. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the
new Music Suite.
Friday, April 26 - Saturday, May 4
Beach house in Gulf Shores, AL
$45.00 per night
Optional food costs
You choose the number of nights you stay
Limit 16 women per night
Young & Median Adult (2345 Ministry)
Women’s Beach Retreat
Contact the 2345 Ministry Office 256-428-9418
American Songs of FaithA WednesdAy night hymn FestivAl
Featuring the hallelujah Choir, the FBC Big Band, and the Adult handbell ChoirWednesday, May 1, 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Ken Medema at First Baptist!
Saturday, May 4: sessions with our student Choir Early Evening Coffeehouse in the gathering Place
Sunday, May 5: sings in morning services 5:00 p.m. Concert with our student Choir!
3-4-5 Women’s FellowshipFriday, April 19, 6:00 PM
At the home of Susan Wessinger
Supper (provided for you), chatting, relaxing, enjoying! *Meet new friends *Strengthen friendships already in place... bring a friend with you!
Signup by Wednesday, April [email protected] or 256-428-9418
Church Staff NewsEdna Zimmerman, part-time receptionists for the past nine years resigned effective March 29. Edna began working with us in February of 2004 after retiring with the school system. if you called or visited the church office on Thursday or Friday, Edna was likely the first voice you heard or person who greeted you at the door. Edna saw her job as a ministry. As you see Edna in the coming weeks, share your appreciation and thanks to her for a job well done.
Kay Bugg and Kristin Wilkerson began this past Monday as our new part-time receptionists at First Baptist Church. Kay will work Monday through thursday mornings and Kristen will work Monday through thursday afternoons as well as Friday morning. Kay and Kristen know our church well and will continue the good work that Joyce Zackie and Edna Zimmerman have done for so many years.
Kay and her husband george have been members since 1996. Kristen and her husband Jeremy, who is our Minister of Contemporary Worship, have been members since 2010. As you see Kay and Kristen at the front desk, welcome them as new members of our Church staff. their shared email will be [email protected].
As we express our thanks to these folks, we are also grateful to Debbie howard who has been working the past two weeks at the front desk during our transition. When you see Debbie in the hallway, please express your appreciation to her.
Sunday, April 14First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMJoyful Ringers/Sp. Min. 4:00 PMHealth Ministry Event/Com. R. 4:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 4:00 & 5:00 PMStudent Choir/ CR , 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM
Monday, April 15Letter Writing/ 252 8:00 AMPrayer Partners/Parlor 9:00 AMMOPS/ComRm/SK 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Apri1 16Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 9:00 AMS.I.L.K./107 5:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMFORUM 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/Sp.Min. 7:00 PMBoy Scouts/3rd Fl. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 17Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/Com.R 3:00 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMarriage Class/324 5:30 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMR.A./LC 6:20 PMSanctuary Choir/Choir R. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 18Madison City Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AM
Friday, Apr. 19345 Ladies Fellowship 6:00 PMGA Fun Night/SC 6:00 PM
Saturday, Apr. 20Health Ministry/Com Rm,SK 7:30 AM
RA Mammoth Cave TripApril 19-20
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
April 14, 2013The Third Sunday of Easter
Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Doubt to Faith”
Matthew 16:9-20
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
The Student Choir will sing in The Gathering Place - 9:10 a.m.
(between First Fellowship and Sunday School)Moses - Medema
Be Still And Know That I Am God - LantzYou Are There - Medema
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. The Student Choir will sing:
Be Still And Know That I Am God - Lantz
Sanctuary Choir Anthem:Sanctus - Gounod
(with David Giambrone, soloist)
FBC Orchestra:Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - Beethoven/
Goeller
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life
Volume 64 / Week Number 21 / April 11, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
sometimes it is good to go through home again. Yesterday (Monday) was such an experience for me. i was in my hometown of Louisville, KY for the funeral of our long-time family friend Duke K. McCall. My Dad worked with him as Dr. McCall served as President of the southern Baptist theological seminary for thirty-one years. he was the President of the seminary when i became a student there. the close family ties between the hulls and the McCalls were remembered as i went through home again. it was more than just being in
my hometown. i was connecting again with my larger Baptist family who had been so much a part of my own faith formation.
My day ended back in huntsville just in time for the tipoff of the NCAA Men’s Basketball national championship. it was a chance to go through home again as my hometown Louisville Cardinals beat Michigan to become the national champions. i remembered all of the times that i went to Cardinals games with my Dad and my friends during my childhood and youth. i could almost taste the Krispy Kreme doughnuts that Dad and i would buy hot and fresh on the way home from the games. sure, i am glad my team/city won, but it was nice to remember home.
The time has come for me to take another study leave. Every five years of ministry I am granted a time to get away for sabbatical and study. Many of you will remember that it was five years ago when our family traveled through Europe on such a study leave. this summer i plan to take another study leave. there are no major travel plans. instead, i will be going through home again. time will be spent in Birmingham and Louisville. My goal is to begin a writing project that is a reflection on my spiritual home and those who have shaped my faith. samford university and southern seminary will provide resources for research and writing.
the study leave will run from late June to mid-August. We have excellent preachers scheduled to preach during my absence. (that information will come in another article as we get closer to the time.) i am looking forward to these days of rest, renewal, and study. it is good to go through home again, and i am so grateful for the opportunity to have some weeks when i can make this spiritual journey.
Dominican Republic Collection
Dr. Jerry graham and his team are collecting used suitcases (regular and carry on sized) to be taken on the May trip to the Dominican republic. Please make sure that suitcases have working wheels and zippers.
suitcases may be brought to the Church Office.
Fellowship Club
April 12, 10:00 a.m.Program: Musical
Lunch: Apple roasted Pork tenderloin with Baked Apples, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Green
Beans, roll, CakeFor non-members, call sue Mauldin at
256-534-2368
The VineBranches of Art Fundraiser
the Vine Pastoral Counseling Center looks forward to their second annual fund raiser, Branches of Art, thursday, April 25 from 5:30 to 8:30, a silent art auction at the
huntsville Botanical garden. tickets are $50 a person. Come join the fellowship!
to rsVP call 256-461-8580.
Disconnected - The Spiritual Care of the Lonely and Isolated
Presented by the School of Applied Ministry of the
Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care
saturday, April 209:00 a.m. – Noon
(Breakfast and registration at 8:30 a.m.)FBC Community room
FrEE for FBC members. to register or for more information:
[email protected] or 256-883-6539
We hope to see you out serving our community this saturday! Don’t forget your sunscreen, tools if needed,
and a big serving heart. Pray that god will bless our community and make an impact for Christ on the people
we serve. see you there!
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