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The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together April 21, 2013 The Fourth Sunday of Easter Sermon “Metamorphosis: From Despair to Hope” Luke 24:13-35 First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m. Music from the First Fellowship Band and FBC Student Band “Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)” “Like a Lion” “My Hope is in You” “In Christ Alone” Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. Solo by Sarah Sizemore Eternal Life—Dungan Sanctuary Choir Anthem Surely the Lord Is In This Place—Colvin Music from orchestra and handbells Evening Activities Foundations for Life Volume 64 / Week Number 22 / April 18, 2013 FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor On the Sunday after Easter I shared the following story in Sanctuary Worship but not in First Fellowship worship. So that everyone will hear the story, I print it for you here: Over a hundred years ago, in a Scottish seaside inn, a group of fishermen were relaxing after a long day at sea. As a serving maid was walking past the fishermen’s table with a pot of tea, one of the men made a sweeping gesture to describe the size of the fish he claimed to have caught. His hand collided with the teapot and sent it crashing against the whitewashed wall, where its contents left an irregular brown splotch. Standing nearby, the innkeeper surveyed the damage. “That stain will never come out,” he said in dismay. “The whole wall will have to be repainted.” “Perhaps not.” All eyes turned to the stranger who had just spoken. “What do you mean?” asked the innkeeper. “Let me work with the stain,” said the stranger, standing up from his table in the corner. “If my work meets your approval, you won’t need to repaint the wall.” The stranger picked up a box and went to the wall. Opening the box, he withdrew pencils, brushes, and some glass jars of linseed oil and pigment. He began to sketch lines around the stain and fill it in here and there with dabs of color and swashes of shading. Soon a picture began to emerge. The random splashes of tea had been turned into the image of a stag with a magnificent rack of antlers. At the bottom of the picture, the man inscribed his signature. Then he paid for his meal and left. The innkeeper was stunned when he examined the wall. “Do you know who that man was?” he said in amazement. “The signature reads ‘E.H. Landseer!’” Indeed, they had been visited by the well-known painter of wild life, Sir Edwin Landseer. God wants to take the stains and disappointments of our lives and not merely erase them, but rather turn them into a thing of beauty. Citation: Mistreated. Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 3. This is a beautiful story of transformation. The master artist takes the stains of our lives and transforms them into a thing of beauty when we allow the master to work on us. That is what the Living Lord does for Easter People. We are talking about that on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Will you join us? Will you allow God to transform you?
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First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
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
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The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
April 21, 2013The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Despair to Hope”
Luke 24:13-35
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
and FBC Student Band“Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)”
“Like a Lion”“My Hope is in You”
“In Christ Alone”
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Solo by Sarah Sizemore
Eternal Life—DunganSanctuary Choir Anthem
Surely the Lord Is In This Place—ColvinMusic from orchestra and handbells
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life
Volume 64 / Week Number 22 / April 18, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
on the sunday after Easter i shared the following story in sanctuary Worship but not in First Fellowship worship. so that everyone will hear the story, i print it for you here:
over a hundred years ago, in a scottish seaside inn, a group of fishermen were relaxing after a long day at sea. As a serving maid was walking past the fishermen’s table with a pot of tea, one of the men made a sweeping gesture to describe the size of the fish he claimed to have caught. His hand collided with the teapot and sent it crashing against the
whitewashed wall, where its contents left an irregular brown splotch.
Standing nearby, the innkeeper surveyed the damage. “That stain will never come out,” he said in dismay. “The whole wall will have to be repainted.” “Perhaps not.” All eyes turned to the stranger who had just spoken. “What do you mean?” asked the innkeeper. “Let me work with the stain,” said the stranger, standing up from his table in the corner. “If my work meets your approval, you won’t need to repaint the wall.”
The stranger picked up a box and went to the wall. Opening the box, he withdrew pencils, brushes, and some glass jars of linseed oil and pigment. He began to sketch lines around the stain and fill it in here and there with dabs of color and swashes of shading. Soon a picture began to emerge. The random splashes of tea had been turned into the image of a stag with a magnificent rack of antlers. At the bottom of the picture, the man inscribed his signature. Then he paid for his meal and left.
The innkeeper was stunned when he examined the wall. “Do you know who that man was?” he said in amazement. “The signature reads ‘E.H. Landseer!’” Indeed, they had been visited by the well-known painter of wild life, Sir Edwin Landseer. God wants to take the stains and disappointments of our lives and not merely erase them, but rather turn them into a thing of beauty.
Citation: Mistreated. Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 3.
This is a beautiful story of transformation. The master artist takes the stains of our lives and transforms them into a thing of beauty when we allow the master to work on us. That is what the Living Lord does for Easter People. We are talking about that on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Will you join us? Will you allow God to transform you?
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
Women on MissionMeeting and Salad Luncheon
May 7, 10:00 a.m. in room 118
The speaker is Barbara Glenn, a North American Mission Board Mission Mobilizer
with the Madison Baptist Association. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring
your favorite salad. Contact Becky Newman at 256-881-6572
for more information.
Trip to the Holy Land
What: A 10-day Holy Land tour led by David Hull and Mark SeanorWhen: December 26, 2013-January 4, 2014
For more information, contact the Adult Ministry Office at 256-428-9403
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!
MEMORIALSFebruary 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013
ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING
Dr. J.E. “Jim” CampbellBill and JoAnn Hadaway
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeJanet CrawfordBill and JoAnn Hadaway
Mr. J. D. KirklandBill and JoAnn HadawayArnold & Sara Stokes
Mr. Steve TonderaBill and JoAnn Hadaway
“FAITH STEPS TO THE FUTURE”
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellFBC Hallelujah ChoirSue ThorntonLatham & Ann Walker
Mrs. Dorothy ComerJim & Mary Reeder
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeGraham and Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mrs. Betty GellerCathy I. DavisFriendship Class, Builders BJune Moore
Mr. J. D. KirklandGraham and Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mr. Steve TonderaTom & Marilyn GuffinGraham and Corinne ShoveltonArnold & Sara StokesSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mrs. Margie WebsterHarry & Ingrid Webster
FBC MISSIONS
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellFBC Sanctuary Choir
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeAnn GravleeLimited Brands Flight DepartmentVictoria McLaughlin
Mr. J.D. KirklandBill and Glenda Weatherly
MEMORIAL FUND
Mrs. Betty GellerEthel Bush
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellPeter & Carole BooherCharles & Barbara BriteDoris & Billy BrooksEthel BushCharlie CoxJoan EtbauerBarbara HerringtonDr. and Mrs. Ed LitkenhousJim & Mary ReederRotary Club of Greater HuntsvilleMark & Jennifer Schmitt
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeEthel BushEllene ClevelandCantey and David DeeterDecatur & Madison doctors & staffof Price-Denton EndodonticsFBC Sanctuary ChoirDaniel HalcombBarbara HerringtonAnita LaterroBetty B. Hunt, Robin,Lee & DenaSteven & Susan ReynoldsEd & Billie PerkinsMary & J. D. PerkinsJim & Mary ReederRev. and Mrs. Brad Sallee
Mr. J. D. KirklandEthel BushNorton & Lillian CowartAnn GravleeDaniel HalcombJim and Charlotte HinkleClayton and Nannette MorganGerald PattersonJim & Mary Reeder
Mr. Steve TonderaHarold and Avanell BestEthel BushDaniel HalcombBobbie & Dean O’FarrellLinda Quinn, Joe Lusk, & Alex Quinn
William Basil Watson, Jr. Laurie & Charles Murrell
Ms. Margie WebsterMarian BradleyWade & Corrine DorlandMarshall & Virginia GrayVonda & James ProffittJim & Mary ReederMary Webster
MISSIONS FUND
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Mr. Billy TidwellRodney C. Weaver
Mr. Tyler StappThe Kunac Family
HONORARIUMS
Mrs. Steve (Bonnie) TonderaHarold and Avanell Best
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 24
AdultsPhilly Cheese Steak Sub Sandwhich
French FriesCole Slaw
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
04/14/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,322,650.00
Offering
This Week $ 75,644.68
YTD $ 2,329,818.29
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 716.26
YTD $ 597,375.37
To Date: $ 611,410.37
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 24,828.50
YTD $ 753,855.71
To Date: $ 4,636,403.84
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 71
Children 72
Students 134
Adults 647
Brookdale 15
Visitors 48
TOTAL 986
Worship Service
First Fellowship 445
Sanctuary Worship 719
TOTAL 1164
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Rhett Burton. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the new Music Suite.
Because our hearts and lives are being changed,
we give with purpose,believing that god can use our gifts to bring others to the saving knowledge of His transforming love.
Give with PurPose
May 5
Simulcast at First Baptist Huntsville
SAVE THE DATE!Friday, May 17, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PMRoom 118
Childcare is available for babies through Grade 6 by calling 256-428-9411.
Journey through the story of the Gospel!5 powerful sessions
incarnation Kingdom Atonement resurrection Second Coming
RegistrationOnline at www.fbchsv.org/gpe | Email [email protected] | Call 256-428-9418
P.E.T. Project BuildPersonal Energy Transportation Vehical
Saturday, April 27
Hand-operated PET vehicles are being assembled to be given to people across the world who do not have the use of their legs. This next PET vehicles build will be at 5021 Bradford Drive, Huntsville. Please come around to the back of the building (south side) to the dock area. Call 256-655-3423 if you need directions.
We will have two shifts. The first shift will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second shift will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end when all the vehicles are crated and stored. Email or call John Noblin ([email protected]; 256-797-6292) or Mike Pearce ([email protected]; 256-428-9448) to sign up.
this build will be a training session to help volunteers learn more for future builds. Men, ladies, and families are welcome to help. We will provide all the tools but you might want to bring work gloves. Lunch will be provided.
Here are some of the supplies that we are collecting that will help with shipping. Bring them with you on that Saturday.
1. #303 metal cans; take label off and wash the can out.2. Empty shoe boxes; standard shoe box, not a boot box.3. ½” carpet pads4. ½” PVC pipe; schedule 40
Sign up by Wednesday, April 24
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Spring 2013
Ministry PlanOctober - March, FY 2013
YTD Goal YTD ActualMinistry Receipts $ 2,144,300 $ 2,178,094Ministry Expenditures:Vision for Ministry: Worship 40,315 28,307 Evangelism 91,440 97,030 Spiritual Growth 105,915 75,014 Ministry Development 7,500 (611) Congregational Life 62,515 54,908 Missions 257,316 261,371 Total $ 565,001 $ 516,020
Equipping for Ministry 963,569 903,073Support for Ministry 581,765 513,521
Total Ministry Expenditures $ 2,110,334 $ 1,932,613Excess $ 33,966 $ 245,481
“And we are all… being transformed into His image…” 2 Corinthians 3:18
GIVING WITH PuRPOSE
Our Ministry Plan for the first six months of FY2013 reflects giving at $2,178,094 – an increase of almost 9% over last year’s giving at this same point in time. What a blessing that your commitment to the work of our Lord through His church remains strong – both in your financial gifts to the church and in your gifts of time and service – as just evidenced in our Serving the City weekend. God’s Word tells us that all we do and give in His service will be blessed and we can see His blessing through us in many areas of ministry.
We have a summer of opportunities ahead of us, even as we enter the third quarter of this year when we are vacationing and enjoying the summer season. During this time we ask that each person respond to God’s blessings and continue to open his/her heart to the needs of God’s people through His church.
We also ask at this time of year for you to take a serious look at your giving records. Are you up to date on your financial commitment to your church? Has God especially blessed you this year and can that blessing be passed on to help meet the needs of others? Have you left God and His church out of your financial plan and is it time to begin tithing a portion of your resources to His work? You have a special opportunity to respond May 5 when we ask:
ARE YOU BEING TRANSFORMED INTO THE GIVING IMAGE OF GOD?BRING A SPECIAL OFFERING.
Sunday, April 21First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM BaptismStephen Ministry/118 3:00 PMJoyful Ringers/Sp. Min. 4:00 PMHeath 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 22Letter Writing/ 252 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Apr. 23Student Prayer B’fast/offsite 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMFORUM/LC, SC, SK 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/3rd Fl. 7:00 PMAdult Handbells/Sp.Min. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 24Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Life Story/Comm. Rm 3:30 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMarriage Class/324 5:30 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMR.A./LC 6:20 PMSanctuary Choir/Ch. R. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 25ESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM
Friday, Apr. 26Fellowship Club Trip 8:30 AMScrapbooking/FH 9:00 AM
April 26-May 4Women’s Beach Retreat
Family Matters
WELCOME NEW MEMBERStaylor Friesen3103 Greystone Drive SEOwens Cross Roads, AL 35763
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Monetious Blackburn especially to her daughter Myra & Jack Haythorn.
Family and friends of our member Jean Allison especially to her son Dick & Barbara Allison.
Sunday, April 286:00 PM beginning at FBC
We will be searching out the city of huntsville with clues and assignments!
Create your team (4-6 per team) and sign up!
student ministry
His Banner Over Me is LoveIn honor of Holy Week and Easter Sunday, our Gathering Place and sanctuary were each graced with four colorful and unique banners depicting symbols of Christ’s gift of love to us. The first banner symbolizes the hill of Calvary, where Jesus gave up His human life so that we could have the gift of eternal life. The second banner symbolizes the crown of thorns, which Jesus wore in His suffering, because we mean that much to Him. The third banner depicts the three crosses, reminding us that Jesus hung between two criminals - one who mocked Him, and one who asked for His help. Everyone throughout time has the same choice to make as those criminals. The last banner
symbolizes the Resurrection -- the light that burst forth from the gloom, and the joy of learning on Easter morning that our King had risen. He is risen indeed!
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 24
AdultsPhilly Cheese Steak Sub Sandwhich
French FriesCole Slaw
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
04/14/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,322,650.00
Offering
This Week $ 75,644.68
YTD $ 2,329,818.29
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 716.26
YTD $ 597,375.37
To Date: $ 611,410.37
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 24,828.50
YTD $ 753,855.71
To Date: $ 4,636,403.84
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 71
Children 72
Students 134
Adults 647
Brookdale 15
Visitors 48
TOTAL 986
Worship Service
First Fellowship 445
Sanctuary Worship 719
TOTAL 1164
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Rhett Burton. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the new Music Suite.
Because our hearts and lives are being changed,
we give with purpose,believing that god can use our gifts to bring others to the saving knowledge of His transforming love.
Give with PurPose
May 5
Simulcast at First Baptist Huntsville
SAVE THE DATE!Friday, May 17, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PMRoom 118
Childcare is available for babies through Grade 6 by calling 256-428-9411.
Journey through the story of the Gospel!5 powerful sessions
incarnation Kingdom Atonement resurrection Second Coming
RegistrationOnline at www.fbchsv.org/gpe | Email [email protected] | Call 256-428-9418
P.E.T. Project BuildPersonal Energy Transportation Vehical
Saturday, April 27
Hand-operated PET vehicles are being assembled to be given to people across the world who do not have the use of their legs. This next PET vehicles build will be at 5021 Bradford Drive, Huntsville. Please come around to the back of the building (south side) to the dock area. Call 256-655-3423 if you need directions.
We will have two shifts. The first shift will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second shift will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end when all the vehicles are crated and stored. Email or call John Noblin ([email protected]; 256-797-6292) or Mike Pearce ([email protected]; 256-428-9448) to sign up.
this build will be a training session to help volunteers learn more for future builds. Men, ladies, and families are welcome to help. We will provide all the tools but you might want to bring work gloves. Lunch will be provided.
Here are some of the supplies that we are collecting that will help with shipping. Bring them with you on that Saturday.
1. #303 metal cans; take label off and wash the can out.2. Empty shoe boxes; standard shoe box, not a boot box.3. ½” carpet pads4. ½” PVC pipe; schedule 40
Sign up by Wednesday, April 24
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Spring 2013
Ministry PlanOctober - March, FY 2013
YTD Goal YTD ActualMinistry Receipts $ 2,144,300 $ 2,178,094Ministry Expenditures:Vision for Ministry: Worship 40,315 28,307 Evangelism 91,440 97,030 Spiritual Growth 105,915 75,014 Ministry Development 7,500 (611) Congregational Life 62,515 54,908 Missions 257,316 261,371 Total $ 565,001 $ 516,020
Equipping for Ministry 963,569 903,073Support for Ministry 581,765 513,521
Total Ministry Expenditures $ 2,110,334 $ 1,932,613Excess $ 33,966 $ 245,481
“And we are all… being transformed into His image…” 2 Corinthians 3:18
GIVING WITH PuRPOSE
Our Ministry Plan for the first six months of FY2013 reflects giving at $2,178,094 – an increase of almost 9% over last year’s giving at this same point in time. What a blessing that your commitment to the work of our Lord through His church remains strong – both in your financial gifts to the church and in your gifts of time and service – as just evidenced in our Serving the City weekend. God’s Word tells us that all we do and give in His service will be blessed and we can see His blessing through us in many areas of ministry.
We have a summer of opportunities ahead of us, even as we enter the third quarter of this year when we are vacationing and enjoying the summer season. During this time we ask that each person respond to God’s blessings and continue to open his/her heart to the needs of God’s people through His church.
We also ask at this time of year for you to take a serious look at your giving records. Are you up to date on your financial commitment to your church? Has God especially blessed you this year and can that blessing be passed on to help meet the needs of others? Have you left God and His church out of your financial plan and is it time to begin tithing a portion of your resources to His work? You have a special opportunity to respond May 5 when we ask:
ARE YOU BEING TRANSFORMED INTO THE GIVING IMAGE OF GOD?BRING A SPECIAL OFFERING.
Sunday, April 21First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM BaptismStephen Ministry/118 3:00 PMJoyful Ringers/Sp. Min. 4:00 PMHeath 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 22Letter Writing/ 252 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Apr. 23Student Prayer B’fast/offsite 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMFORUM/LC, SC, SK 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/3rd Fl. 7:00 PMAdult Handbells/Sp.Min. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 24Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Life Story/Comm. Rm 3:30 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMarriage Class/324 5:30 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMR.A./LC 6:20 PMSanctuary Choir/Ch. R. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 25ESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM
Friday, Apr. 26Fellowship Club Trip 8:30 AMScrapbooking/FH 9:00 AM
April 26-May 4Women’s Beach Retreat
Family Matters
WELCOME NEW MEMBERStaylor Friesen3103 Greystone Drive SEOwens Cross Roads, AL 35763
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Monetious Blackburn especially to her daughter Myra & Jack Haythorn.
Family and friends of our member Jean Allison especially to her son Dick & Barbara Allison.
Sunday, April 286:00 PM beginning at FBC
We will be searching out the city of huntsville with clues and assignments!
Create your team (4-6 per team) and sign up!
student ministry
His Banner Over Me is LoveIn honor of Holy Week and Easter Sunday, our Gathering Place and sanctuary were each graced with four colorful and unique banners depicting symbols of Christ’s gift of love to us. The first banner symbolizes the hill of Calvary, where Jesus gave up His human life so that we could have the gift of eternal life. The second banner symbolizes the crown of thorns, which Jesus wore in His suffering, because we mean that much to Him. The third banner depicts the three crosses, reminding us that Jesus hung between two criminals - one who mocked Him, and one who asked for His help. Everyone throughout time has the same choice to make as those criminals. The last banner
symbolizes the Resurrection -- the light that burst forth from the gloom, and the joy of learning on Easter morning that our King had risen. He is risen indeed!
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 24
AdultsPhilly Cheese Steak Sub Sandwhich
French FriesCole Slaw
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
04/14/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,322,650.00
Offering
This Week $ 75,644.68
YTD $ 2,329,818.29
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 716.26
YTD $ 597,375.37
To Date: $ 611,410.37
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 24,828.50
YTD $ 753,855.71
To Date: $ 4,636,403.84
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 71
Children 72
Students 134
Adults 647
Brookdale 15
Visitors 48
TOTAL 986
Worship Service
First Fellowship 445
Sanctuary Worship 719
TOTAL 1164
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Rhett Burton. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the new Music Suite.
Because our hearts and lives are being changed,
we give with purpose,believing that god can use our gifts to bring others to the saving knowledge of His transforming love.
Give with PurPose
May 5
Simulcast at First Baptist Huntsville
SAVE THE DATE!Friday, May 17, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PMRoom 118
Childcare is available for babies through Grade 6 by calling 256-428-9411.
Journey through the story of the Gospel!5 powerful sessions
incarnation Kingdom Atonement resurrection Second Coming
RegistrationOnline at www.fbchsv.org/gpe | Email [email protected] | Call 256-428-9418
P.E.T. Project BuildPersonal Energy Transportation Vehical
Saturday, April 27
Hand-operated PET vehicles are being assembled to be given to people across the world who do not have the use of their legs. This next PET vehicles build will be at 5021 Bradford Drive, Huntsville. Please come around to the back of the building (south side) to the dock area. Call 256-655-3423 if you need directions.
We will have two shifts. The first shift will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second shift will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end when all the vehicles are crated and stored. Email or call John Noblin ([email protected]; 256-797-6292) or Mike Pearce ([email protected]; 256-428-9448) to sign up.
this build will be a training session to help volunteers learn more for future builds. Men, ladies, and families are welcome to help. We will provide all the tools but you might want to bring work gloves. Lunch will be provided.
Here are some of the supplies that we are collecting that will help with shipping. Bring them with you on that Saturday.
1. #303 metal cans; take label off and wash the can out.2. Empty shoe boxes; standard shoe box, not a boot box.3. ½” carpet pads4. ½” PVC pipe; schedule 40
Sign up by Wednesday, April 24
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Spring 2013
Ministry PlanOctober - March, FY 2013
YTD Goal YTD ActualMinistry Receipts $ 2,144,300 $ 2,178,094Ministry Expenditures:Vision for Ministry: Worship 40,315 28,307 Evangelism 91,440 97,030 Spiritual Growth 105,915 75,014 Ministry Development 7,500 (611) Congregational Life 62,515 54,908 Missions 257,316 261,371 Total $ 565,001 $ 516,020
Equipping for Ministry 963,569 903,073Support for Ministry 581,765 513,521
Total Ministry Expenditures $ 2,110,334 $ 1,932,613Excess $ 33,966 $ 245,481
“And we are all… being transformed into His image…” 2 Corinthians 3:18
GIVING WITH PuRPOSE
Our Ministry Plan for the first six months of FY2013 reflects giving at $2,178,094 – an increase of almost 9% over last year’s giving at this same point in time. What a blessing that your commitment to the work of our Lord through His church remains strong – both in your financial gifts to the church and in your gifts of time and service – as just evidenced in our Serving the City weekend. God’s Word tells us that all we do and give in His service will be blessed and we can see His blessing through us in many areas of ministry.
We have a summer of opportunities ahead of us, even as we enter the third quarter of this year when we are vacationing and enjoying the summer season. During this time we ask that each person respond to God’s blessings and continue to open his/her heart to the needs of God’s people through His church.
We also ask at this time of year for you to take a serious look at your giving records. Are you up to date on your financial commitment to your church? Has God especially blessed you this year and can that blessing be passed on to help meet the needs of others? Have you left God and His church out of your financial plan and is it time to begin tithing a portion of your resources to His work? You have a special opportunity to respond May 5 when we ask:
ARE YOU BEING TRANSFORMED INTO THE GIVING IMAGE OF GOD?BRING A SPECIAL OFFERING.
Sunday, April 21First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM BaptismStephen Ministry/118 3:00 PMJoyful Ringers/Sp. Min. 4:00 PMHeath 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 22Letter Writing/ 252 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Apr. 23Student Prayer B’fast/offsite 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMCub Scouts/327 6:00 PMFORUM/LC, SC, SK 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/3rd Fl. 7:00 PMAdult Handbells/Sp.Min. 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr. 24Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Life Story/Comm. Rm 3:30 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMarriage Class/324 5:30 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMR.A./LC 6:20 PMSanctuary Choir/Ch. R. 7:00 PM
Thursday, Apr. 25ESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM
Friday, Apr. 26Fellowship Club Trip 8:30 AMScrapbooking/FH 9:00 AM
April 26-May 4Women’s Beach Retreat
Family Matters
WELCOME NEW MEMBERStaylor Friesen3103 Greystone Drive SEOwens Cross Roads, AL 35763
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Monetious Blackburn especially to her daughter Myra & Jack Haythorn.
Family and friends of our member Jean Allison especially to her son Dick & Barbara Allison.
Sunday, April 286:00 PM beginning at FBC
We will be searching out the city of huntsville with clues and assignments!
Create your team (4-6 per team) and sign up!
student ministry
His Banner Over Me is LoveIn honor of Holy Week and Easter Sunday, our Gathering Place and sanctuary were each graced with four colorful and unique banners depicting symbols of Christ’s gift of love to us. The first banner symbolizes the hill of Calvary, where Jesus gave up His human life so that we could have the gift of eternal life. The second banner symbolizes the crown of thorns, which Jesus wore in His suffering, because we mean that much to Him. The third banner depicts the three crosses, reminding us that Jesus hung between two criminals - one who mocked Him, and one who asked for His help. Everyone throughout time has the same choice to make as those criminals. The last banner
symbolizes the Resurrection -- the light that burst forth from the gloom, and the joy of learning on Easter morning that our King had risen. He is risen indeed!
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
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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
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April 21, 2013The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Despair to Hope”
Luke 24:13-35
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
and FBC Student Band“Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)”
“Like a Lion”“My Hope is in You”
“In Christ Alone”
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Solo by Sarah Sizemore
Eternal Life—DunganSanctuary Choir Anthem
Surely the Lord Is In This Place—ColvinMusic from orchestra and handbells
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life
Volume 64 / Week Number 22 / April 18, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
on the sunday after Easter i shared the following story in sanctuary Worship but not in First Fellowship worship. so that everyone will hear the story, i print it for you here:
over a hundred years ago, in a scottish seaside inn, a group of fishermen were relaxing after a long day at sea. As a serving maid was walking past the fishermen’s table with a pot of tea, one of the men made a sweeping gesture to describe the size of the fish he claimed to have caught. His hand collided with the teapot and sent it crashing against the
whitewashed wall, where its contents left an irregular brown splotch.
Standing nearby, the innkeeper surveyed the damage. “That stain will never come out,” he said in dismay. “The whole wall will have to be repainted.” “Perhaps not.” All eyes turned to the stranger who had just spoken. “What do you mean?” asked the innkeeper. “Let me work with the stain,” said the stranger, standing up from his table in the corner. “If my work meets your approval, you won’t need to repaint the wall.”
The stranger picked up a box and went to the wall. Opening the box, he withdrew pencils, brushes, and some glass jars of linseed oil and pigment. He began to sketch lines around the stain and fill it in here and there with dabs of color and swashes of shading. Soon a picture began to emerge. The random splashes of tea had been turned into the image of a stag with a magnificent rack of antlers. At the bottom of the picture, the man inscribed his signature. Then he paid for his meal and left.
The innkeeper was stunned when he examined the wall. “Do you know who that man was?” he said in amazement. “The signature reads ‘E.H. Landseer!’” Indeed, they had been visited by the well-known painter of wild life, Sir Edwin Landseer. God wants to take the stains and disappointments of our lives and not merely erase them, but rather turn them into a thing of beauty.
Citation: Mistreated. Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 3.
This is a beautiful story of transformation. The master artist takes the stains of our lives and transforms them into a thing of beauty when we allow the master to work on us. That is what the Living Lord does for Easter People. We are talking about that on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Will you join us? Will you allow God to transform you?
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
Women on MissionMeeting and Salad Luncheon
May 7, 10:00 a.m. in room 118
The speaker is Barbara Glenn, a North American Mission Board Mission Mobilizer
with the Madison Baptist Association. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring
your favorite salad. Contact Becky Newman at 256-881-6572
for more information.
Trip to the Holy Land
What: A 10-day Holy Land tour led by David Hull and Mark SeanorWhen: December 26, 2013-January 4, 2014
For more information, contact the Adult Ministry Office at 256-428-9403
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!
MEMORIALSFebruary 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013
ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING
Dr. J.E. “Jim” CampbellBill and JoAnn Hadaway
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeJanet CrawfordBill and JoAnn Hadaway
Mr. J. D. KirklandBill and JoAnn HadawayArnold & Sara Stokes
Mr. Steve TonderaBill and JoAnn Hadaway
“FAITH STEPS TO THE FUTURE”
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellFBC Hallelujah ChoirSue ThorntonLatham & Ann Walker
Mrs. Dorothy ComerJim & Mary Reeder
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeGraham and Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mrs. Betty GellerCathy I. DavisFriendship Class, Builders BJune Moore
Mr. J. D. KirklandGraham and Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mr. Steve TonderaTom & Marilyn GuffinGraham and Corinne ShoveltonArnold & Sara StokesSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mrs. Margie WebsterHarry & Ingrid Webster
FBC MISSIONS
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellFBC Sanctuary Choir
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeAnn GravleeLimited Brands Flight DepartmentVictoria McLaughlin
Mr. J.D. KirklandBill and Glenda Weatherly
MEMORIAL FUND
Mrs. Betty GellerEthel Bush
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellPeter & Carole BooherCharles & Barbara BriteDoris & Billy BrooksEthel BushCharlie CoxJoan EtbauerBarbara HerringtonDr. and Mrs. Ed LitkenhousJim & Mary ReederRotary Club of Greater HuntsvilleMark & Jennifer Schmitt
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeEthel BushEllene ClevelandCantey and David DeeterDecatur & Madison doctors & staffof Price-Denton EndodonticsFBC Sanctuary ChoirDaniel HalcombBarbara HerringtonAnita LaterroBetty B. Hunt, Robin,Lee & DenaSteven & Susan ReynoldsEd & Billie PerkinsMary & J. D. PerkinsJim & Mary ReederRev. and Mrs. Brad Sallee
Mr. J. D. KirklandEthel BushNorton & Lillian CowartAnn GravleeDaniel HalcombJim and Charlotte HinkleClayton and Nannette MorganGerald PattersonJim & Mary Reeder
Mr. Steve TonderaHarold and Avanell BestEthel BushDaniel HalcombBobbie & Dean O’FarrellLinda Quinn, Joe Lusk, & Alex Quinn
William Basil Watson, Jr. Laurie & Charles Murrell
Ms. Margie WebsterMarian BradleyWade & Corrine DorlandMarshall & Virginia GrayVonda & James ProffittJim & Mary ReederMary Webster
MISSIONS FUND
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Mr. Billy TidwellRodney C. Weaver
Mr. Tyler StappThe Kunac Family
HONORARIUMS
Mrs. Steve (Bonnie) TonderaHarold and Avanell Best
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
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
fbchsv.org
The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
April 21, 2013The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sermon“Metamorphosis: From Despair to Hope”
Luke 24:13-35
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
and FBC Student Band“Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)”
“Like a Lion”“My Hope is in You”
“In Christ Alone”
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Solo by Sarah Sizemore
Eternal Life—DunganSanctuary Choir Anthem
Surely the Lord Is In This Place—ColvinMusic from orchestra and handbells
Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life
Volume 64 / Week Number 22 / April 18, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
on the sunday after Easter i shared the following story in sanctuary Worship but not in First Fellowship worship. so that everyone will hear the story, i print it for you here:
over a hundred years ago, in a scottish seaside inn, a group of fishermen were relaxing after a long day at sea. As a serving maid was walking past the fishermen’s table with a pot of tea, one of the men made a sweeping gesture to describe the size of the fish he claimed to have caught. His hand collided with the teapot and sent it crashing against the
whitewashed wall, where its contents left an irregular brown splotch.
Standing nearby, the innkeeper surveyed the damage. “That stain will never come out,” he said in dismay. “The whole wall will have to be repainted.” “Perhaps not.” All eyes turned to the stranger who had just spoken. “What do you mean?” asked the innkeeper. “Let me work with the stain,” said the stranger, standing up from his table in the corner. “If my work meets your approval, you won’t need to repaint the wall.”
The stranger picked up a box and went to the wall. Opening the box, he withdrew pencils, brushes, and some glass jars of linseed oil and pigment. He began to sketch lines around the stain and fill it in here and there with dabs of color and swashes of shading. Soon a picture began to emerge. The random splashes of tea had been turned into the image of a stag with a magnificent rack of antlers. At the bottom of the picture, the man inscribed his signature. Then he paid for his meal and left.
The innkeeper was stunned when he examined the wall. “Do you know who that man was?” he said in amazement. “The signature reads ‘E.H. Landseer!’” Indeed, they had been visited by the well-known painter of wild life, Sir Edwin Landseer. God wants to take the stains and disappointments of our lives and not merely erase them, but rather turn them into a thing of beauty.
Citation: Mistreated. Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 3.
This is a beautiful story of transformation. The master artist takes the stains of our lives and transforms them into a thing of beauty when we allow the master to work on us. That is what the Living Lord does for Easter People. We are talking about that on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Will you join us? Will you allow God to transform you?
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
Women on MissionMeeting and Salad Luncheon
May 7, 10:00 a.m. in room 118
The speaker is Barbara Glenn, a North American Mission Board Mission Mobilizer
with the Madison Baptist Association. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring
your favorite salad. Contact Becky Newman at 256-881-6572
for more information.
Trip to the Holy Land
What: A 10-day Holy Land tour led by David Hull and Mark SeanorWhen: December 26, 2013-January 4, 2014
For more information, contact the Adult Ministry Office at 256-428-9403
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!
MEMORIALSFebruary 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013
ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING
Dr. J.E. “Jim” CampbellBill and JoAnn Hadaway
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeJanet CrawfordBill and JoAnn Hadaway
Mr. J. D. KirklandBill and JoAnn HadawayArnold & Sara Stokes
Mr. Steve TonderaBill and JoAnn Hadaway
“FAITH STEPS TO THE FUTURE”
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellFBC Hallelujah ChoirSue ThorntonLatham & Ann Walker
Mrs. Dorothy ComerJim & Mary Reeder
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeGraham and Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mrs. Betty GellerCathy I. DavisFriendship Class, Builders BJune Moore
Mr. J. D. KirklandGraham and Corinne ShoveltonSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mr. Steve TonderaTom & Marilyn GuffinGraham and Corinne ShoveltonArnold & Sara StokesSue & Donna ThorntonAnn & Latham Walker
Mrs. Margie WebsterHarry & Ingrid Webster
FBC MISSIONS
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellFBC Sanctuary Choir
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeAnn GravleeLimited Brands Flight DepartmentVictoria McLaughlin
Mr. J.D. KirklandBill and Glenda Weatherly
MEMORIAL FUND
Mrs. Betty GellerEthel Bush
Dr. J. E. “Jim” CampbellPeter & Carole BooherCharles & Barbara BriteDoris & Billy BrooksEthel BushCharlie CoxJoan EtbauerBarbara HerringtonDr. and Mrs. Ed LitkenhousJim & Mary ReederRotary Club of Greater HuntsvilleMark & Jennifer Schmitt
Mrs. Lois EtheridgeEthel BushEllene ClevelandCantey and David DeeterDecatur & Madison doctors & staffof Price-Denton EndodonticsFBC Sanctuary ChoirDaniel HalcombBarbara HerringtonAnita LaterroBetty B. Hunt, Robin,Lee & DenaSteven & Susan ReynoldsEd & Billie PerkinsMary & J. D. PerkinsJim & Mary ReederRev. and Mrs. Brad Sallee
Mr. J. D. KirklandEthel BushNorton & Lillian CowartAnn GravleeDaniel HalcombJim and Charlotte HinkleClayton and Nannette MorganGerald PattersonJim & Mary Reeder
Mr. Steve TonderaHarold and Avanell BestEthel BushDaniel HalcombBobbie & Dean O’FarrellLinda Quinn, Joe Lusk, & Alex Quinn
William Basil Watson, Jr. Laurie & Charles Murrell
Ms. Margie WebsterMarian BradleyWade & Corrine DorlandMarshall & Virginia GrayVonda & James ProffittJim & Mary ReederMary Webster
MISSIONS FUND
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Mr. Billy TidwellRodney C. Weaver
Mr. Tyler StappThe Kunac Family
HONORARIUMS
Mrs. Steve (Bonnie) TonderaHarold and Avanell Best
