April 28, 2011

Volume 62 / Week Number 17 / April 28, 2011

FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor

Easter was a wonderful day of worship here at First Baptist Church. As you arrived you were greeted by about 45 folks in bright yellow shirts who o�ered you a warm welcome and who took guests to the appropriate place for worship or Sunday School. Many thanks to all who o�ered this extra service to make Easter a special day – particularly for our guests.

In worship our musicians led us beautifully as we gave praise to God for the miracle of the resurrection.

Whether the music came from a praise band, orchestra, handbells, or choir – God was honored in a glorious way. Added to the beauty of music was the wonderful testimony of the �ve people who were baptized on this day. What a joy to celebrate believers’ baptism on Easter Sunday! Two more came to be baptized as we concluded worship on Sunday. It was a special day.

Some have asked me today, “So how many came?” We had o�ered an additional worship service for Easter and an extra Sunday School class to encourage attendance. We placed ads on Facebook with invitations for people to come to worship. With this added emphasis, what was the result? We had 1846 in worship on Easter. How does that compare to previous Easters? Last year we had 1667 in attendance. The 581 people in attendance in First Fellowship this year was an increase over the 554 in the same service last year. The 1178 in the Sanctuary this year was more than the 1113 that were in the same service last year. And this year we added 87 people who came to the additional contemporary service at 10:30. The total of 1846 represents the highest attendance number that we have had on Easter since we began counting worship attendance �ve years ago!

I am grateful to all who invited friends to be a part of our Easter worship celebration. Why don’t we just keep doing that very thing? The emphasis on the resurrection will continue this Sunday as we explore the di�erence between a report of the resurrection and the experience of the resurrection. The story of Thomas in John 20:19-31 will be our Scripture passage. Perhaps you know someone who would love to receive an invitation to come to church with you. Don’t wait until next Easter – go ahead and invite your friend to come with you this Sunday.

We will still be thanking God for the resurrection as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. I look forward to seeing you as we worship together.

May 1, 2011Second Sunday of Easter

Sermon: “A Report or an Experience?”

John 20:19-31

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.

Music from the First Fellowship Band

The Youth Choir will sing

Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.

Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Anthem: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

-Arr. Mallory

Volunteer Banquet - 11:45 a.m.

All who have volunteered at the CLC across

the building’s history are invited to attend

this time of celebration.

RSVP: 256-428-9445

[email protected]

Evening Activities

Worship in the Chapel - 5:00 p.m.

Sermon: “Day by Day”

Exodus 16:13-21

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

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSWyatt Dunn101 Four Mile Post RoadHuntsville, AL 35801

Michael Kearney1609 Montdale RoadHuntsville, AL 35801

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYDarlene Hornsby in the loss of her mother, John Hornsby in the loss of his grandmother, Mayrene Lovelady

Bobby Craig in the loss of his cousin, Marvin Brewer

Bobby Eason in the loss of his mother, Jerry Eason

Dr. David Green in the loss of his wife, Dr. Phyllis Clark Green

Sunday, May 1First Fellowship/FH 8:15 AM

Sunday School 9:15 AM

Sanctuary Worship/Sanct. 10:30 AM

Evening Worship/Chapel 5:00 PM

Monday, May 2Letter Writing/ 242 9:00 AM

Hallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

Tuesday, May 3Forum/118 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 4Supper/FH 4:45 PM

M & M/2nd, 3rd Fl. 5:00 PM

Prayer Meeting./FH 5:45 PM

Y.A. M&M/107 5:45 PM

Liftoff/309-310 6:00 PM

Orchestra Reh/114 6:00 PM

Sanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 5Moms in Touch/Parlor 8:00 AM

Experienced Adult Ministry TripMAY 1-7

Women’s Ministry Beach RetreatAPR. 29-MAY 7

This Sunday, we recognize Nancy Moore for 15 years of service as part of our Administrative Staff at First Baptist Church. Nancy has served on our staff since 1996. She currently serves as our Computer Network Administrator but began as our Single Adults Administrative Coordinator. Her current assignment involves maintaining our Com-puter Network which is the hub for well over 50 computers in our church. She keeps our computers up-to-date with software and virus protection. Nancy also works closely with our church website, listservs, and our Computer Net-

welcoming smile and gracious spirit. Feel free to stop by

dedicated service to us.

Perry County Mission Work Week and Sports Camp

Again this year we will go, work, and love people in Perry County,

Alabama. The dates for the construction work led by Gordon Perry will

be Sunday, June 26 though Friday, July 1. As usual, some will work the

whole week and some will come and go as their schedules allow.

The second Perry County mission work will be the sports camp on

Friday and Saturday, July 1st and 2nd. Also on that Saturday we will

have several Serving the City types of projects planned.

The wonderful part of serving in Perry County is that every skill and

gift can be used in some way to care and love the people. Please pray

about and consider going this year to serve in some way.

Watch for the interest meetings that will take place in May.

Wednesday Night Dinner Menu

Wednesday, May 4

AdultsTaco Salad with Meat and Beans

Lettuce, Cheese, Tomatoes

Chips and Salsa

Dessert

SaladChef Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

4/24/11

Year-to-Date Goal $2,604,000.00

O!ering

This Week $69,552.72

YTD $2,408,141.31

Debt Retirement

This Week $1,347.00

YTD $36,077.50

Faith Steps to the Future:

This Week $13,777.50

YTD $1,807,088.34

To Date: $1,993,567.64

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 96

Children 131

Students 183

Adults 716

Pastor’s Easter Class 59

Brookdale 19

Visitors 48

TOTAL 1253

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 581

Contemporary Worship 87

Sanctuary Worship 1178

TOTAL 1846

THANK YOU

Thank you notes have been received from Pat

and Jim Lindberg, the Jehovah Jireh House,

Shirley Cowen, and Betty and Buddy Yates.

They have been placed on the bulletin board

First Baptist Huntsville Presents

Langley Invitational

Friday, May 27th, 2011Goose Pond Colony Golf Course

Scottsboro, AL

Chicago 2011

Chicago Mission Team Training Meeting

Church Picnic

May 22nd3-7 p.m.

Marshall Baptist Retreat Centeron Lake Guntersville

Tickets for BBQ$5 Adult / $3 Child

Boating, Pattleboats, Games, Food, Fellowship, and more!

CLC ClosingMay 15th

As we prepare for construction we have a few items in the CLC that we are currently selling as we have no plans to use them in the new facility. They include:

Air Hockey tablePool table (7’)Foosball tablePlayer PianoKiln

Please contact the CLC desk at 428-9445 if you are interested. Also, please come by the CLC to pick up your old nametag or trophies.

Fellowship ClubMay 13th

Special guests: Ukelele ChoirFor reservations call Louise Rhodes at

256-533-5578Menu:

BBQ Pork with BunsBaked BeansPotato Salad

SlawDessert

Getting to Know YouMay 5th at 6:00 p.m.

CLC Bring a covered dish

Call Myra Haythorn at 256-837-3107

Tuesdays, Room 118

Dinner @ 6:30Bible Study @ 7:00for young adults

Forum Huntsville

forumhsv

Sunday, May 1

6:00 PM in the Student Space

Students - Bring a friend!