The Messenger - First Baptist Church

Volume 62 / Week Number 37 / September 29, 2011
The Messenger
firsT bapTisT hunTsville
FIRST ThOuGhTS
David hull, Pastor
this sunday
I want to invite you to a wonderful concert
experience. On Wednesday night, October 12, we will
host a concert of The CenturyMen at 6:00 p.m. in our
Sanctuary. This special event will follow our regular
fellowship meal that begins at 4:45.
October 2, 2011
The CenturyMen is a choir of 100 Ministers of Music
from Baptist churches throughout the country. They are directed by Buryl Red,
a well-known composer of Christian music. (Do you remember the musical
Celebrate Life that he wrote? I sang that when I was in Youth Choir!) Seldom
do you get to hear a choir of this many male voices who are all professional
musicians who join together to sing to the glory of God. Their music is amazing.
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sermon
“Live Purposefully”
Philippians 3:4b-14
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.
Music from the First Fellowship Band
Forever Reign (#6)*
Special Music Selection from Jeremy Wilkerson
(denotes song from First Fellowship Songs CD)
When I served as Pastor of First Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN our Minister of
Music, Eugene hattaway, was the President of the CenturyMen. I remember
when they came to our church building for a week and recorded a CD in our
sanctuary. I also remember a powerful concert that they sang for our church
and community.
You have an opportunity to join us for this special concert on October 12. But
better than that, you have a wonderful chance to invite some friends to come
with you to this event. Because of the unique composition of the group and the
rare beauty of their sound, this will be a great chance for you to reach out to
your friends in the community and invite them to come to our church. Let me
suggest that you pick up some of the new Inviter cards that are lying around the
church or some of the brochures about the concert and pass them out to your
friends at work or in your neighborhood.
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.
Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Music from the Youth Choir:
A Mighty Fortress is Our God - arr. Allen
The Prayer/with Lead Me, Lord - arr. Fettke
Music from the Sanctuary Choir:
Alleluia! All Praise to God - Bach
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - Curry
Music from Guest Organist, Peter Miller
Evening Activities - Foundations for Life
I am looking forward to this big night. I hope that you can join us for The
CenturyMen on October 12.
The CenTuryMen in ConCerT
Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear
this auditioned 100-voice men’s chorus of
professional Christian musicians! Invite friends
to join you.
knowing, loving, serv ing Christ...together
ministry calendar
Sunday, Oct. 2
First Fellowship
Morning Bible Study
Sanctuary Worship
Young & Med. Adult Leaders/118
Stephen Ministry/118
Mens Ensemble/CR
Peter Miller Organ Recital
Children’s Handbells
Youth Choir/CR
Foundations for Life:
Women’s Bible St./111
Pastor’s Class/FH
Youth Choir Snacks/241
8:15 AM
9:15 AM
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Monday, Oct. 3
Letter Writing/242
Hallelujah Choir/CR
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Student Prayer Breakfast
Tues. Morn. Intercess./242
WOM/118
Grief Share/Parlor
Forum/118
Adult Handbells
Young Adult
Retreat
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
on Monte Sano Mountain
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Writing Your Life/118
Health Ministries/Flu Shots
Supper
M & M/2nd, 241, CR
Partnering to Remember/111
5 Love Lang./229
Prayer Meeting
Lift Off/309-310
Orchestra
Sanctuary Choir
11:00 AM
2:30-5:30 PM
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
5:45 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Library hours
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:4012:00 PM
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
4:00-5:00 PM
Saturday, October 8
10 a.m. - Sunset
Sunday, October 9
Morning worship
Cost is $15, includes Saturday lunch and dinner
We will depart Saturday at sunset to sleep in our own homes
Timeline Altered on FBC Website
The "timeline" in the historical portion of the church's website, listing significant
developments in FBC's 202-year history, is seldom amended. A short addition heralding
two major developments in 2011 has been added, as follows:
Mid-2011
1. Following vicious April 27 storms that swept the region, killing nine Madison
County persons and leaving widespread devastation, FBC was host to local and national
relief agencies which in two weeks brought more than 37,000 local residents through our
doors in search of storm recovery and assistance.
FAMILY MATTERS
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
Gary and Charlene Thompson in the loss of
his mother, Chris and Amy Thompson in the
loss of his grandmother, Andrew, Jacob and
Katie Thompson in the loss of their greatgrandmother, Eula Thompson
2. In August the church entered upon an extensive building/renovation project,
costing $9,356,500, which will provide, mainly, greatly improved and expanded facilities
for the contemporary worship services as well as for youth programs, and will concurrently
join the two main structures into one.
Joe Jones, Church Historian
Family and friends of Harold Sellers, Director of
Missions, Madison Baptist Association
knowing, loving, serving Christ...together
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Wednesday Night Dinner Menu
Wednesday, October 5
Adults
Beef Brisket
Roasted Vegetables and Baby Red Potatoes
Sweet Potato Roll
Assorted Pie
Salad
Global Women Presents
STEWARDShIP REPORT
9/25/11
Year-to-Date Goal
s
ently
$4,200,000.00
Offering
Friday, October 14, 9am – 8pm
Saturday, October 15, 9am – 2pm
This Week
$80,467.15
YTD
$4,000,364.49
Debt Retirement
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church
This Week
$420.00
YTD
507 Airport Road, SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Registration Fee: $60
$53,336.50
Faith Steps to the Future:
This Week
Registration and Schedule
$37,047.00
YTD
www.globalwomengo.org
$2,217,925.55
To Date:
$2,404,404.85
www.fbchsv.org/give
ATTENDANCE
Learn about hope shared by women worldwide.
—Investigate—
Clean Water
g
nal
our
Chef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon
on Wednesday.)
Sunday School
Preschool
Kate
Campbell
Maternal Health
5pm
Friday, 10am – 6:1
am – 12:30pm
10
ay,
urd
Sat
Open to the Public
—Experience—
Ministry Projects
Food Fair
Fashion Show
Benefit Con
cert
for Global Wo
men
Thursday, O
ctober 13
7 – 8:30pm
Open to the
Group Discou
nt
75
Students
126
Adults
Human Trafficking
ce
Global Marketpla
66
Children
Public
Available. Tic
kets Online.
Global Women is an ecumenical Christian organization that seeks to bring hope to women throughout the world.
rian
587
Brookdale
14
Visitors
25
TOTAL
875
Worship Services
First Fellowship
234
Sanctuary Worship
549
Experienced Adult Trip
89
Middle School Retreat
68
TOTAL
940
ThANK YOu
fbchsv.org
Thank you notes have been received from Tim,
Karen, Lauren, and Amanda Anderson; from Kevin
Worlund; and from Fredrick and Nancy huffaker.
They have been placed on the bulletin board
across from the church office.
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
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October 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Room 118
Join us as we celebrate the birthday of
Kathleen Mallory, the namesake of the
Alabama State Missions Offering.
Rather than gifts, please bring your
KMMO offering.
P.E.T. Project Volunteers Needed
Get Your Flu Shot
Sponsored by the
“P.E.T.” is Personal Energy Transportation
for the mobility impaired. The P.E.T. is a
sturdy 3-wheeled vehicle which can be
operated by a man, woman or child who
has use of their forearms but are not mobile
with their legs or feet. It is chain-driven by
hand.
Volunteers are needed to assemble 20
units on November 5, 2011. Location: 5021
Bradford Drive (back of building), Huntsville,
AL from 7:30 a.m. until finished.
Flu Shots available at FBC
October 5
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Room 118
No cost for those convered
by Medicare
Volunteers can call Dr. Jerry Graham’s back
office line at (256) 461-7482 and speak with
Laura Elrod.
www.petinternational.org
www.pettn.org
All others, cost is $25
Please pre-register with the Adult Ministry Office
256-428-9403
Getting to Know You
October 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Room 118
Bring a covered dish
Call Myra Haythorn at 256-837-3107