Volume 14, Issue 10 October 2017 Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811 The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by the 20th of the month to [email protected]. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness. “Encouraging the Elders, While Preparing the Young” “I have written to you who are God’s children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.” ~I John 2:14 ~
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Volume 14, Issue 10 October 2017
Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811
The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by
the 20th of the month to [email protected]. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness.
“Encouraging the Elders, While Preparing the Young”
“I have written to you who are God’s children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because
you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s word
lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.”
~I John 2:14 ~
From the Pastor’s Pen…
“Things Eternal” This world is not our home. We are just passing through. To live our lives with the understanding that we did not come to stay helps us to put everything into proper perspective. Many trust in material things, things that will soon pass away. An enor-mous amount of energy is put into
obtaining status, amassing wealth, receiving recognition, and have “things.” Oftentimes, this “pursuit of things” keeps us preoccupied and we lose focus on what is really valuable in life. done in our youth. It is in our youth that we develop a mind-set toward God. The Holy Spirit teaches us that this world is not our home; that only what we do for the Lord will last. Paul put it this way: “For we know that, if our earthly house of this taber-nacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” II Corinthians 5:1. Matthew 6:19-21 admonishes us to lay up our treasures in
heaven rather than on earth. The songwriter puts it this way: “Build your hopes on things eternal, hold to God’s unchanging hand.” Let me remind you today to focus on the things of God, not man-made, earthly treasures. As the years pass and we grow older and wiser, more atten-tion is naturally given to God and His word. But, seeking God’s presence and His will for us must not be put off until we are old and have nowhere else to turn. I contend that God should be a priority in our lives “in the days of our youth.” It is in our youth that we develop a mind-set to serve and to please God. I encourage you brothers and sisters, build your hopes on things eternal, not on temporal things. Yes, we are only passing through this world. No, this world is not our home. So, we live in total faith and trust in God, knowing that one day, we will live in our heavenly home! We have a building of God, eternal in the heavens! Praise the Lord!
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With Love and Grateful Appreciation Thank you for the faith you inspire by the way
you live your life and the service you
give to others in God’s ministry.
“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament;
and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”
~Daniel 12:3
Pastor’s Appreciation Month
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
~I Timothy 5:17~
Let’s Study Together
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Join us every Sunday at 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
“Called into Covenant with God”
10.01 God’s Covenant with Abram
(Genesis 15:1-6, 17-21)
10.08 God’s Covenant with Israel
(Exodus 19:16-25)
10.15 Obeying God’s Law
(Exodus 20:18-26)
10.22 God’s Covenant with David
(II Samuel 7:1-6, 8-10, 12-16)
10.29 God’s Covenant with the Returned Exiles
(Nehemiah 9:32-38; 10:28-29)
BIBLE STUDY
Join us every Wednesday
12 Noon
Mid-Day Bible Study
Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall
Youth Bible Study
Basement
Collegiate Bible Study
Conference Room
(Former Library)
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It’s About Faith...
Faith isn’t the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It’s simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step. ~Joni Erickson Tada
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen.”
~Hebrews 11:1 KJV~
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Uncontrolled Weakness, Judges 14. The book of
Judges tells of Samson, a man so strong he could kill a
lion with his bare hands (14:5-6). He
possessed physical strength unequaled by
any human being. But this could not
compensate for his inner weakness.
All of us have areas of weakness. God
wants these character flaws to teach us
how totally dependent we are upon Him.
When we handle them properly, they
drive us into a deeper, more intimate
relationship with the Lord. But uncon-
trolled weakness wreaks havoc in a per-
son’s life.
Samson’s Achilles’ heel was uncontrolled lust. Alt-
hough he was raised in a godly home and had a clear
calling in his life, he gave in to his desires and deliber-
ately violated the truth he knew so well. Despite Nazi-
rite laws forbidding involvement with foreigners, Sam-
son pursued a Philistine woman (v. 2). Later, he met
the enticing Delilah, and even though her motives
were blatantly treacherous, he gave himself over --
heart, mind, and spirit -- to sexual indul-
gence. He was in such bondage to the sin
that he ultimately allowed it to dictate his
actions, even at the cost of his life.
Before he died, Samson lost everything:
his strength, eyesight, and honor. The
man who once led his country mightily
became a slave to his enemies (16:18-25).
What are your weaknesses? Personality
flaws can be a powerful motivation for
good or ill, depending on your response.
A proclivity for sin can ruin your life - - as it did Sam-
son’s - - or drive you to utter dependence on God. The
outcome is up to you.
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Wisdom to Live By
Wellness News
Change your brain (for the better!) with exercise. As a
rule, the things that benefit your body below your
shoulders also benefit your brain (eating nutritious
whole foods and getting good quality sleep, for exam-
ple). If you need another reason to start or amp up an
exercise program, research shows that along with keep-
ing your heart, muscles, and bones in good shape, phys-
ical activity seems to be one of the best ways to keep
your memory and thinking skills sharp as you age. As
for the “how,” research has shown that exercise can
increase the size of the hippocampus, an area of the
brain that governs memory. A new study suggests that
physical activity may affect the elasticity of the hippo-
campus, too, which also helps with memory. Time to
get the fitness party started! Pick an activity you enjoy
that gets your heart pumping and fits into your sched-
ule and budget. Walking, biking, swimming, dancing, or
playing tennis are all fantastic choices. Plan to spend
about 150 minutes a week, and if that’s intimidating,
start small and build up to it. You’ll help to keep your
body strong and healthy - - and your brain sharp.
~Cleveland Clinic Wellness
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Sixth Annual Educational Gala
The Union Chapel Christian Academy Foundation, Inc.’s Sixth Annual Educational Gala was
held Thursday, September 21, 2017, in the Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall of Union Chapel
Missionary Baptist Church. This year’s honorees were Dr. O. Wendell Davis, Lifetime
Award; Mrs. Dawn Stanley, Inspiring Young Minds to Succeed Award; and Torch Technologies, Corporate
STEAM Award. The Gala supports the Academy’s scholarship program and other initiatives.
Girl Scouts Bridging Ceremony
The Girl Scouts Bridging Ceremony was held Saturday, September 23, 2017.
Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout's life. It's a defining moment when a girl becomes aware of her achievements and is ready for new adventures and responsi-bilities.
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St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Unity Worship Service
Every 4th and 5th Sunday
8:00 a.m.
(ONE SERVICE ONLY)
Sunday School
7:00 a.m. and
immediately following
service
-Casual Attire-
Save the Date...
10:00 - 12 noon
Ladies please plan to attend the
Sister to Sister Fellowship
Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Theme: “Women of Genesis…God’s Crown Creation”
Genesis 1:3-31
10:00 - 12 noon
The St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood
Cancer was held Saturday, September 23 at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
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In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Union Chapel Pink Sunday will be observed on Sunday October 8, 2017.
Women are asked to wear pink and men are asked to wear pink or blue ties. Balloons will be released after the 10:45 a.m. worship service. For additional information, contact the Wellness Ministry.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pastor’s Honors Awards
Harold Weatherly
Community Service Award
Marion Pride
Generation X Service Award
Carolyn Battle
Senior Adult Service Award
Tandra Ford
Millennial Service Award
Solomon Pitts
Youth Service Award
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.” -Romans 13:7. The following are recipients of the September Pastor’s Honors Awards:
Not pictured: Eddie Senter, Church Vocation Award.
Pastor’s Honors Award nominations may be submitted to [email protected].