Volume V, Issue 6

June 2008

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Sunday School Hour..................... ...2

Welcome New Members

Father’s Day Tribute..................... ...3

Graduation Recognition .............. 4-6

Second Chance Ministries ............ ...7

Month in Review........................... ...8

Calendar of Events........................ ...9

Monthly Ministry Meetings.......... .10

We are delighted to have you fellowship with us today and hope that our services will serve as an inspiration to you during the coming week. We hope that when you entered our doors, you felt a “sweet, sweet spirit of warmth and love.” Union Chapel is the church with a big heart of LOVE; where everybody is some-body, and JESUS CHRIST is the HEAD! If you are new to our community, a cordial invitation is extended to you to prayerfully consider becoming a member of our church family.

From the Pastor: A Tribute to Christian Fathers

To be a Christian father is a monumental task. According to God's plan, being a father is not simply siring offspring and bringing home a paycheck. Fathers are accountable to God for the way in which they lead their families. There is no greater legacy you can leave your children than to be a God-fearing head of the household. Speaking through Paul, God sums up your responsibility this way:

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

Many of the problems with youth today are attributed to not having a father in the home or not having a father who provides a positive role-model. The story is told of a preacher who had a stray dog show up at his house. His three sons fell in love with it. There were three long white hairs in the tail of what was otherwise a completely black coat of fur. A short time later there was an ad in the paper announcing a lost dog that perfectly described their new pet. Knowing how attached his boys had become to this animal, he took them outside and together they carefully separated the three white hairs in the tail and removed them. The real owner heard that this preacher had found a dog, and came to see if it might be his lost pet. The dog showed every sign of recognition, and the man was ready to take him home. But the preacher said, "Didn't you say that your dog had three white hairs in its tail?" The owner, unable to find those identifying marks, was forced to leave. The minister later confided, "We kept the dog, but I lost my three boys for Christ." His sons no longer had any confidence in what their father professed. He had not practiced what he preached.

We need fathers who are willing to lead their homes in a manner that is God-pleasing, pointing to Christ and living in response to the salvation He gives. Like any child, there were plenty of times I rebelled against my father. There were times I was sure he was the dumbest man alive. And since I was called into the same vocation, I was often under a very large shadow. Over the years, I have attended various functions throughout our Convention. Many times when I've been introduced to people, they have said things to me like "Your father ordained me ... Your father married us ... Your father helped us get our ministry started." I remember someone telling me that he is a

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SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPICS FOR JUNE 2008

UNIT III: Images of Christ in Hebrews

June 1: Christ as God’s Son Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-4,8-12 June8: Christ as Intercessor Lesson: Hebrews 7:20-28 June 15: Christ as Redeemer Lesson: Hebrews 9:11-18;10:12-14;17-18 June 22: Christ as Leader Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-13 June 29: Christ as Eternal God Lesson: Hebrews 13:1-16

The Church that Prays Together Stays Together S U N D A Y

S C H O O L The Church that Studies Together Grows Together

We would like to encourage everyone to join us for our weekly Bible Studies.

WEDNESDAYS:

Youth Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Prayer Service - 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study - 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.

Collegiate Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

B I B L E

S T U D Y

N E W

M E M B E R S

Serena Watkins

Vanessa J. Bethel

James E. Cooper

Roderick T.Craighead

Lori J.Harris

Raven J. Hill

Lynnetta O. Johnson

Ericka D. McNeal

Makayla Modacure

Shirley I. Pope

Corey D. Smith

Donald C. Wade

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A Tribute to Christian Fathers, cont.A Tribute to Christian Fathers, cont.A Tribute to Christian Fathers, cont.

Christian today because of my father's witness to him. And the same is true for me. God worked through him and mom to lead me to faith in Jesus.

It wasn't always easy being my father's child. I'm sure my sons would tell you the same thing about me. Neither of us was perfect. We had our share of disagreements. But he was a Christian father to our family in the best sense of the term. He saw to it that we were brought up in the training and instruction of the Lord. He taught me to be a child of my heavenly Father, as well as his child. He is the one who licensed me, officiated at my wedding (with my wife’s pastor) and ordained me as a pastor. He is also the one who spanked me, although not as often as I deserved. He grounded me, loved me, cared for me, provided for me. But most of all, he brought me up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Just as I sometimes rebelled against my being my father's child, all of us at times rebel against being the children of our heavenly father. Sometimes we hear those in the world try to ridicule us by saying, "Oh, you're a Christian" and somehow we resent it. We don't realize just how good we have it! We are His Children. He is the one who loves us, loves us enough to do anything for us, even to the point of giving up His only-begotten Son to pay for our sin. Your heavenly Father's love led Him to provide you a way to escape your deserved punishment for sin. He promises that if you put your faith in Jesus, you are forgiven. You will not have to die eternally. This is what your loving Father gives you. Earthly fathers who follow Christ have been called to reflect that love in their homes. They are to give us the picture of our heavenly Father, who loves us to the end. There is not a single father who has ever done that perfectly. They all fall short. Yet those who are in Christ Jesus live under the same banner of forgiveness. They confess their sins to God, receive His pardon, and start over in their efforts to be the kind of father God wants them to be.

If you have not been this kind of father, it is

not too late to start. God will forgive you and strengthen you to do this. Confess your faults to Him and put your confidence in Christ.

If you have or did have this kind of father, thank God for Him. And if you still have him, thank your father, too. Happy Father's Day.

Your Servant Leader, Pastor O. Wendell Davis

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Graduation Recognition Service will be held June 15 at the 10:45 a..m. services.

College Graduation RecognitionCollege Graduation RecognitionCollege Graduation Recognition

NAME DEGREE RECEIVED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Johna J. Benson M.S. Early Childhood Special Education Alabama A & M University

Ethel D. Carter B.S. Behavioral Science Athens State University

Arletha C. Clisby-Humphrey PHD Nutritional Biochemistry Alabama A & M University

Dawn R. Cockrell M.S. Management Acquisition Florida Institute of Tech University

Felicia Ann Cook B.S. Business Faulkner University

Charlotte M. Corbett A.S. Christian Education Huntsville Bible College

Dionne Croone A.S. Therapeutic Massage Therapy & Bodywork Madison School of Massage Therapy

Marcus Crutcher A.S. Industrial Electronics Tech. J.F. Drake State Technical College

Linwood Curry, Jr. A.S. Electrical Industrial Maintenance Calhoun Community College

Malinda D. Edwards Certificate of Studies/Cosmetology J.F. Drake State Technical College

Alacyia Hall B.S. Civil Engineering Alabama A & M University

Billy J. Lewis B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies Columbia College

Gerald E. Lewis A.S. Church Music Calhoun Community College

Jennifer Lewis A.S. Pharmacy Technology Virginia College

Brittney D. Lilly B.S. Biology Pre-Med Alabama A & M University

Kristin S. Major B.S. Food Science Alabama A & M University

Willie Marshall A.S. Business Administration Calhoun Community College

Kembela McCrary Masters of Business Administration Columbia College

Erin Murph B.S. Early Childhood Education Alabama A & M University LaToya S. Robinson M.S. Management Florida Institute of Tech University

Travis Shaw B.S. Electrical Engineering Alabama A & M University

Michelle Thornton PHD Educational Psychology Regent University

Masao M. Williams M.S. Logistics Florida Institute of Tech University

Crystal Wright M.S. School Guidance and Counseling Alabama A & M University

Union Chapel Institute of Biblical Studies Graduates

Nastacia Hall B.S. Business Management Alabama A & M University

Dr. Aundrea Hanson PHD Literacy Reading Alabama A & M University

Wanda M. Showers M.S. Education Alabama A & M University

Kannyetta Ammons Bobby Sims

Bobbie Austin Iris Smith

Wanda G. Nall Jimmy Sorrell

Thelma Pride Edward White

Donna Robinson Sherry A. Wilder

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NAME HIGH SCHOOL NAME PARENTS NAME Imaria Avanrenren Lee High School Henry Avanrenren

Rose Benson Buckhorn High School Cynthia Benson

Shericka A. Bone Hazel Green High School Deon & Shree King

Tomeshia N. Bradley J.O. Johnson High School Shaunaz Bradley Davis

Terrell Corbitt Buckhorn High School Pat & Kecia Wynn Sean E. DeLisser Lee High School David & Jeannie DeLisser

Jonathan Erskine Huntsville High School Kenneth & Gladys Erskine

LaRhonda Evans Bob Jones High School Deloris & Girard Evans

Katricia Flowers Buckhorn High School Theromiles & Mary Flowers Teairra Harris Hazel Green High School Franklin & Bridgette Harris

DeVonte' Haygood Columbia High School Shunda Haygood

De'Ande' J. Haynes Sparkman High School Timothy & Andrea George

Aaryn Howard Sparkman High School Walter & Connie Howard

Tivon Johnson Buckhorn High School Elaine Johnson

Shayla M. Lacy Lee High School Janel Lacy

Davron McDonald Faith Covenant Carol McDonald

Monique S. Miller J.O. Johnson High School Deborah Miller

Michelle D. Morgan J.O. Johnson High School Melodie Morgan

Mustafa Muhammad Columbia High School Rasheedah Muhammad

Cierra Odom Sparkman High School Thaddeus Odom

Eric Patterson J.O. Johnson High School David & Maria Patterson

Kwesi D. Pettway Sparkman High School Derrick & Felicia Williams

Kenneth Jr. Provitt Buckhorn High School Clarence & Susie Adams

Jonathan Richardson Sparkman High School Palmer & Charlie Lamb

Jarvis Scruggs Butler High School Catherine Scruggs

Marquis Scruggs Buckhorn High School Willie & Michelle Pruitt/Marvin Scruggs

Allyssa L. Thompson Buckhorn High School Lindsey & Andrea Thompson

Courtney Thornton Bob Jones High School Virgil & Michelle Thornton

Marrisa Thornton Bob Jones High School Virgil & Michelle Thornton

Alexandria Townsend Oakwood Academy Ronald & Cassandra Townsend

Kanisha Underwood Hazel Green High School Michael Underwood & Mary Williams

Breana Watkins Sparkman High School Derwin & Tina Watkins

Corey Whaley J.O. Johnson High School Anthony & Pamela Whaley

Brandon White Sparkman High School Edward & Sarah White

High School Graduation RecognitionHigh School Graduation RecognitionHigh School Graduation Recognition

Graduation Recognition Service will be held June 15 at the 10:45 a..m. services.

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NAME

Ayanna N. Baker Mikalah N. Jones

Ameer J. Banks Tyler T. Joseph-Byrd

Jeremiah H. Bone Steven G. Kemp

Zoe N. Burton Bailey O. King

Raven D. Carter Geraldo L. Lane

Aiden H. Chase Leinda N. Moore

Zyreon D. Cole Simoni Morgan

Kennedi Coleman Zariah M. Orr

Asher B. Cook Jadyn Parker Larry Davidson Akaia D.J. Rice

Imani N. Dent Caleb M. Salter

Jaelyn M. Edwards Cyarra C. Sledge Christian I. Ejimah Catherine S. Smith

Jaida M. Glover Danielle Smith Nicholas K. Howell Jahiem D. Smith

Derrick L. Jackson Zakolby C. Vann

Elyse M. Jackson Raina Ward

Bethany H. Jones Lauren G. Woodard Charleston J. Jones

Chynah S. Jones

Fifth Grade Graduates

Union Chapel Christian AcademyUnion Chapel Christian AcademyUnion Chapel Christian Academy

Adekunle D. Arunoagun Everett S. Lanier

Timothy J. Davis Xaviera’ B. Patterson

Randall D. Gaines Deborah L. Reed

Malia J. Hazzard Shakira I. Stewart

Kindergarten Graduates

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Second Chance Deliverance & Restoration Ministries, Inc. A 501(c)(3) Organization, Minister Leo Robinson, Founder/President

• Partnering with New Life Outreach Ministry Residential Treatment Program • Placed two young men in a Christ-centered residential treatment facility • Counseling with several individuals in Huntsville, Alabama and Hattiesburg, Mississippi • Established pen pal relationship with individuals incarcerated in county jails and state peni-

tentiaries • Assisted nineteen families during Christmas holiday season, including members of Union

Chapel and other local churches • Published approximately 2,000 informational brochures since August 2007 • Received 501(c)(3) Certification — March 2008, all contributions are tax deductible • Placed four individuals in jobs with local businesses

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

• Establish prevention drug counseling for the youth of our community • Establish a women’s residential treatment facility • Establish an employment service and reorientation program for recovered and restored addicts, including

youth and young adults • Conduct seminars and conferences regarding the ministry at large and its mission and purpose • Conduct support group meetings and awareness seminars for family members who are affected by drug addic-

tion • Establish a “first offender” partnership with Parole and Probation Departments • Establish pen pal relationships with jail and prison inmates to share the gospel of Jesus Christ

God is moving in a mighty way in the Huntsville-Madison County area. In our society today, practically every family has been touched, in some way, by substance abuse; Second Chance has been called to minister to those who are involved in life controlling situations.

As we approach one year of service to this community, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Union Chapel Church family for your support. I ask for your continued prayers and support as we celebrate this occasion with our first annual benefit concert, to facilitate the development and implementation of new programs to better serve this community.

God has blessed this ministry with seven additional staff members to assist in carrying out the mission and purpose of this ministry, they are Minister Horace Allen, Minister Christopher Blanding, Minister Charlie Holley, Elder Tony Mason, Sister Donna Robinson, Sister Iris Smith and Minister Harold Weatherly.

PURPOSE: The purpose of Second Chance Deliverance and Restoration Ministries, Inc. is to help individuals and families live a substance free life by providing spiritual support, teaching God’s Word and understanding from experience, in an effort to bring about positive and lasting change.

MISSION: The mission of the Second Chance Deliverance and Restoration Ministries, Inc. is to introduce the life-changing love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to those who are involved in life controlling situations. The goal of this ministry is to honestly address substance abuse and other issues that control us and to assist in providing methods for lifestyle transformation and a renewed mind.

INTRODUCTION: Second Chance serves as intervention counselors, providing assistance for those suffering with drugs and other life controlling addictions and prevention counseling for the youth of our community. By sharing my life changing experiences with others and the methods I used to overcome my personal struggle with drug addiction, I can help others to live a victorious life through Jesus Christ.

MINISTRY AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Union Chapel Activities in MayUnion Chapel Activities in MayUnion Chapel Activities in May

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Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of Events

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JUNE 8

Baptism/Holy Communion

7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services

“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup,

ye do shew the Lord’s death til he come.”

I Corinthians 11:26

The Young Women's Ministry will be collecting school supplies for Kinder-garten through 5th Grade throughout

the month of June.

For further information, please contact the Church Office or a member of the

Young Women’s Ministry.

June 2-6, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The theme is "Chosen Champion for Jesus,"

I Peter 2:9.

Deacon’s Wards (Deacons assigned by member’s last name)

Coordinator Deacon Michael Jackson Co-Coordinator Deacon Henry Dickerson

WARD #1 (A-I)

Carroll Ray Battle Frank Hester Roy Brown Lindsey Thompson John Butler William Manning Artemus Scissum Eddie Thomas Charles Henderson Richard Showers Donald Warren Jimmy Sorrell

WARD #2 (J-R) James Ector Andrew Biddle Henry Dickerson James Kelley David Jones George Prude William Battle Marvin Moore Franklin Brandon Michael Jackson Charlie Lockhart

WARD #3 (S-Z)

Jerry Alexander Anthony Lacy Geoffrey Burton Clayton Pitts Willie Douglas Laverne Reed Cleo Cromwell George Suggs

Amos, a spokesman for the Lord, lived about 750 years be-fore Christ. He wasn’t a priest and didn’t serve in the Temple. Actually, being a humble man, he didn’t even consider himself a prophet. He was a prophet, nevertheless. He spoke up for justice for the poor and wid-

ows. He renounced the immoral activities of many in Israel. What word is omitted in this often-quoted statement from Amos? “But let justice roll down like ________, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24, NRSV). Choose the correct word below to fill in the blank space. A. thunder B. lava C. pebbles D. waters

Answer: D

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Monthly Ministry Meetings Ministry Time When

SUNDAY Intercessory Prayer Line 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Every Prayer Line Ministry 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Every

MONDAY Intercessory Prayer 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Every New Members Orientation 6:00 PM Every Revised Version Choir 6:00 PM 1st, 2nd & 4th Progressive Matrons 6:45 PM 1st Male Chorus 7:30 PM 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cub Scouts 6:00 PM 1st Missionary Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Ushers #1 Ministry 7:00 PM 2nd Youth Ushers Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Deacon's Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Min. Wives/Deaconess 6:30 PM 3rd Mother's Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Singles Ministry 6:00 PM 3rd Trustee's Ministry 6:30 PM 4th

TUESDAY Senior Adult Ministry 1:00 PM 1st Boy Scout 6:00 PM 1st & 3rd Matrons 6:30 PM 1st & 3rd Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Laymen Brotherhood—

Men’s Bible Study 7:00 PM 2nd Community Care 6:00 PM 2nd Recreation Ministry 6:30 PM 2nd Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM 2nd Women's Choir 6:00 PM 3rd Cub Scouts 6:00 PM 4th

WEDNESDAY Intercessory Prayer 11:00 AM 12 Noon Every The Passage 5:45 PM Every Sign Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sunday School Teachers 6:00 PM Every Education Assistance 5:30 PM 3rd Mentor Ministry 5:15 PM 4th

THURSDAY Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Publication Ministry 6:00 PM 1st Young Women's 6:15 PM 2nd & 4th Laymen Brotherhood 6:00 PM 2nd Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Rural Seniors 10:00 AM 12 Noon 2nd & 4th

Women’s Choir 6:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Book Club 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 4th Ushers # 2 Ministry 7:00 PM 4th

SATURDAY Wellness Ministry 9:00 AM 2nd Street Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Community Care Outreach 11:00 AM 4th Progressive Matrons 10:00 AM 4th Girl Scouts 10:30 AM 12:30 2nd & 4th The above ministry meeting schedule does not supersede your internal ministry calendar that has been previously posted.

WEEKLY SERVICES

Early Worship Service 7:45 A.M. Sundays

Sunday School Hour 9:30-10:30 A.M.

12:45-1:45 P.M.

Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sundays

Bible Study

Wednesdays

12:00 Noon & 7:00 P.M.

Prayer Service 6:00 P.M

RADIO MINISTRY

WDJL AM 1000 RADIO

Sermon of the Day 12:00 Noon Mondays

WEUP AM 1600 RADIO

Sermon 1:30 PM Sundays

TELEVISION MINISTRY

Each Sunday

WAWB TV 7:00-8:00 A.M.

Comcast Cable 3 TV 8:00-9:00 P.M.

Prayer Lines Are Open 8:00-9:00 P.M.

LOCATION:

315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811

256.852.1150 256.851.6949 fax

OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.unionchapel-hsv.org

EMAIL: unionchapel@unionchapel-hsv.org

O. Wendell Davis, D.Min., Pastor