January 10, 2013

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

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firsT bapTisT hunTsville

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First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Volume 64 / Week Number 2 / January 10, 2013

First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor

Last sunday was an awesome day for our church. First Fellowship worship moved into a new home in the Life Center as 566 people worshiped god together in that beautiful space. in the afternoon folks toured throughout the new addition during the open house and then we dedicated the place to the glory of god. it was a day of celebration, thanksgiving, and great expectation.

Now what? Now that we have moved the worship service and dedicated the building, what are the next steps as we grow into our new addition? Let

me offer a few thoughts about the process before us.

First, there is still some work being done in the Life Center related to media equipment. in addition, other pieces of equipment (such as basketball goals) have not arrived yet. so it will likely be February before that space can be used for recreation. When the space is ready, we will share more information about how we can utilize the Life Center for recreation. in addition, the Fitness Center will also not be functional until February. right now it is being used for storage until we can move the offices. Once that takes place, we will unload the fitness equipment and set the room up. You may be all excited about starting your New Year fitness program, so go ahead and start exercising somewhere else and then join me in the Fitness Center next month when we open up.

Speaking of the offices, when will that move occur? We anticipate that most of our staff will move into new office space either the week of January 21 or 28. Following that move there will be some renovation work done to the current office space before the Music Ministry staff and several sunday school classes will then re-occupy the area. Once we have all of the new offices set up and we have moved in, we will have an office Open House and invite everyone to come see where all of the staff members are now located.

Finally, i mentioned on sunday that Dru Murphree has resigned as our Media Director. i am so grateful for what Dru has done for our church in this area during a very important time of transition. Many thanks Dru for a job well done! Now what? We will begin searching for a new Media Director for our church. in the meantime, Jeremy Wilkerson has agreed to take on the extra responsibility of being Interim Media Director to bring coordination to this vital ministry on a short-term basis. Thanks Jeremy for your willingness to lead us in this way.

My fortune cookie at lunch last sunday said, “You will make many changes before settling satisfactorily.” this is a time of great change for us, but thanks for your wonderful spirit as we settle into the future that god has prepared for us.

January 13, 2013

Sermon“Gentle Witness”

1 Peter 3:8-17

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study

First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

“Song of Hope”“Your Grace is Enough”

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” (5)**denotes track from First Fellowship Songs CD, Vol. 2

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Music from the Sanctuary Choir

Solo by Dave McKenzie, bassOffertory solo by Emily Parker, euphonium

Music from the FBC Orchestra

Foundations for Life Classes

Love Dare/324 4:00 PMMarriage Class/327 4:00 PMWomen’s Bible Study/111 4:30 PMPreschool/216 5:00 PMGrades 1-6/227 5:00 PMPastor’s Class/Chapel 5:00 PMMen’s Class/108 5:00 PMParents of Students/St. Ctr. 5:00 PM

Are you new to FBC? Would you like to learn more about our

church family? Whether you have been our guest for one year or one week, we invite you to be a part of a 4 week informal small group session of MeetFBC! You’ll meet our ministerial staff and have an opportunity for

conversation with them. We look forward to meeting you! Questions? Contact Pam McDaniel at [email protected] or simply

share your information on a guest card and indicate you want to be invited to our class

that begins January 27.

Every Tuesday night for the next 13 weeks beginning January 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Cost is $15.00 for the workbook.

the goal is to help members build a sense of community, and become familiar with the

daily “From Mourning to Joy” devotional exercises. Contact Betty Barnett at 256-

864-2311 or Fran Wilson at 256-837-4906 for more information.

FBC will be collecting canned goods, toiletries, and other non-perishables to

support the huntsville Assistance Program. Please bring in your donations on sunday,

January 20.

MeetFBC!

Music Ministry

the student Choir resumes regular rehearsals this Sunday, January 13, 5:00 p.m., followed by Snack Supper.

the hallelujah Choir will sing a mini-concert for the EsL Ministry on thursday morning, January 17, 10:00 a.m.

the sanctuary Choir annual MiD-WiNtEr RETREAT is January 25-26 (Friday evening and saturday morning). the music for Easter and other special projects will be covered. Come and sing!

The Student Choir

at First BaptistSundays at 5:00 p.m.

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar


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, January 16

AdultsBreakfast for Dinner

Egg Casserole, Hash Brown Casserole, BaconSausage, Biscuits, Gravy

Sweet Rolls

Salad

Chef Salad(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon

on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

12/31/12

Year-to-Date Goal $1,312,000.00

Offering

YTD $ 1,330,751.66

Debt

YTD $ 14,474.00

Faith Steps to the Future

YTD $ 546,182.74

To Date: $ 4,428,730.87

01/06/13

Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,376,575.00

Offering

This Week $ 94,415.10

YTD $ 1,425,166.76

Faith Steps - Admin Suite

This Week $ 5,325.00

YTD $ 596,793.89

To Date: $ 602,118.89


This Week $ 28,600.50

YTD $ 574,783.24

To Date: $ 4,457,331.37

Global Missions Offering $ 74,670

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 70

Children 88

Students 153

Adults 668

Brookdale 16

Visitors 34

TOTAL 1027

Worship Service

First Fellowship 566

Sanctuary Worship 617

TOTAL 1183

the team will be working with Carlos Llambes and his family, who were here in December. The trip will be from May 28, 2013 to June 8, 2013, three (3) weeks total. We will split up into 2 teams. Team 1 - May 18 - May 28, 2013Team 2 - May 28, 2013 - June 8, 2013

the work will consist of medical clinics, dental clinics, eye glasses clinics, and evangelism. The approximate cost for the 10-day trip is $1,800.00, and for the whole 3 week trip, $3,000.00. Financial aid and scholarships are available through the Missions Committee and the FBC Missions Foundation. Deadline for response is January 25, 2013. For further information, contact Dr. Jerry Graham or Laura Elrod @ (256) 461-7482 or [email protected]

Dominican RepublicMay 28-June 8, 2013

FBC Students in Grades 7-12January 18-20, 2013

The D-Now Weekend will be filled with great worship, small group Bible studies, food, fun and games, no studying, and much more! We have great leaders

coming for the weekend.

For more information contact the Student Ministry Office at 256-428-9411 | [email protected] | www.fbchsv.org/dnow

Speaker - Travis Crim Band - Clemency

Friday, February 22: Doyle Dykes Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Retreat Seminars for YOU:Marriage – Dale and Jena Forehand, Stained Glass MinistriesParenting – Brad Griffin, co-author of Sticky FaithLife at a Crossroads – Loyd Allen, spiritual guide and professorPreschool Praise Day – Miss Patty CakeChildren’s Mini Camp – Nic Allen and Team, Rolling Hills Community ChurchBoomers, Empty Nesters, & Beyond – David and Claudia Aarp, Marriage Alive

February 22-24Tickets available now!

www.fbchsv.org/life

Sunday, Jan. 13First Fellowship/LC 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship/Sanct. 10:30 AMFoundations for Life Classes See front page Student Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM

Monday, Jan. 14 Letter Writing/240 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible St./343 9:00 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMFORUM/Life Center 6:00 PMBoy Scouts, Trp. 70 7:00 PM

Wednesday, Jan. 16Balance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AMHealth Ministry/111 1:00-4:00 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMFinancial Peace/118 5:00 PMMarriage Class/324 5:00 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMen, Women’s Bible St./111 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM

Thursday, Jan. 17 ESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM

Friday, Jan. 18Balance Classes/140, 141, 114 9:00 AMD-Now Weekend 6:00 PM

Saturday, Jan. 19D-Now Weekend 8:00 AM

Family Matters OUR NEWESTSarah Helen Vines, daughter of Brian and Sarah Beth Vines, born January 2, 2013. Proud grandparents are Ron and Susan McClung and Jim and Kathryn Kay.

WELCOM NEW MEMBERSWalter and Donna Dick2639 Bransford TrailHampton Cove, AL 35763

Family Matters Continued

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYEugene Hutchens in the loss of his sister, Dale and Cindy Hutchens in the loss of his aunt, Elizabeth Hutchens in the loss of her great aunt and E.J. and Lily Hutchens in the loss of their great, great aunt, Gail Sanders.

Curt and Nancy Morton in the loss of his stepfather, Jennifer and Kenneth Matthews in the loss of her grandfather, Laurel and Michael Matthews in the loss of their great grandfather, Ross Durant.

Family and friends of our member Billy Tidwell, especially to his daughter, Susan (Robert) Tidwell Rook.

Rosie Byrd in the loss of her brother, Joseph Merchant.

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar


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, January 16

AdultsBreakfast for Dinner

Egg Casserole, Hash Brown Casserole, BaconSausage, Biscuits, Gravy

Sweet Rolls

Salad

Chef Salad(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon

on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

12/31/12

Year-to-Date Goal $1,312,000.00

Offering

YTD $ 1,330,751.66

Debt

YTD $ 14,474.00


YTD $ 546,182.74

To Date: $ 4,428,730.87

01/06/13

Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,376,575.00

Offering

This Week $ 94,415.10

YTD $ 1,425,166.76

Faith Steps - Admin Suite

This Week $ 5,325.00

YTD $ 596,793.89

To Date: $ 602,118.89


This Week $ 28,600.50

YTD $ 574,783.24

To Date: $ 4,457,331.37

Global Missions Offering $ 74,670

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 70

Children 88

Students 153

Adults 668

Brookdale 16

Visitors 34

TOTAL 1027

Worship Service

First Fellowship 566

Sanctuary Worship 617

TOTAL 1183

the team will be working with Carlos Llambes and his family, who were here in December. The trip will be from May 28, 2013 to June 8, 2013, three (3) weeks total. We will split up into 2 teams. Team 1 - May 18 - May 28, 2013Team 2 - May 28, 2013 - June 8, 2013

the work will consist of medical clinics, dental clinics, eye glasses clinics, and evangelism. The approximate cost for the 10-day trip is $1,800.00, and for the whole 3 week trip, $3,000.00. Financial aid and scholarships are available through the Missions Committee and the FBC Missions Foundation. Deadline for response is January 25, 2013. For further information, contact Dr. Jerry Graham or Laura Elrod @ (256) 461-7482 or [email protected]

Dominican RepublicMay 28-June 8, 2013

FBC Students in Grades 7-12January 18-20, 2013

The D-Now Weekend will be filled with great worship, small group Bible studies, food, fun and games, no studying, and much more! We have great leaders

coming for the weekend.

For more information contact the Student Ministry Office at 256-428-9411 | [email protected] | www.fbchsv.org/dnow

Speaker - Travis Crim Band - Clemency

Friday, February 22: Doyle Dykes Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Retreat Seminars for YOU:Marriage – Dale and Jena Forehand, Stained Glass MinistriesParenting – Brad Griffin, co-author of Sticky FaithLife at a Crossroads – Loyd Allen, spiritual guide and professorPreschool Praise Day – Miss Patty CakeChildren’s Mini Camp – Nic Allen and Team, Rolling Hills Community ChurchBoomers, Empty Nesters, & Beyond – David and Claudia Aarp, Marriage Alive

February 22-24Tickets available now!

www.fbchsv.org/life

Sunday, Jan. 13First Fellowship/LC 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship/Sanct. 10:30 AMFoundations for Life Classes See front page Student Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM

Monday, Jan. 14 Letter Writing/240 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible St./343 9:00 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMFORUM/Life Center 6:00 PMBoy Scouts, Trp. 70 7:00 PM

Wednesday, Jan. 16Balance Classes/140,141, 114 9:00 AMHealth Ministry/111 1:00-4:00 PMSupper/FH 4:45 PMFinancial Peace/118 5:00 PMMarriage Class/324 5:00 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMen, Women’s Bible St./111 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM

Thursday, Jan. 17 ESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM

Friday, Jan. 18Balance Classes/140, 141, 114 9:00 AMD-Now Weekend 6:00 PM

Saturday, Jan. 19D-Now Weekend 8:00 AM

Family Matters OUR NEWESTSarah Helen Vines, daughter of Brian and Sarah Beth Vines, born January 2, 2013. Proud grandparents are Ron and Susan McClung and Jim and Kathryn Kay.

WELCOM NEW MEMBERSWalter and Donna Dick2639 Bransford TrailHampton Cove, AL 35763

Family Matters Continued

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYEugene Hutchens in the loss of his sister, Dale and Cindy Hutchens in the loss of his aunt, Elizabeth Hutchens in the loss of her great aunt and E.J. and Lily Hutchens in the loss of their great, great aunt, Gail Sanders.

Curt and Nancy Morton in the loss of his stepfather, Jennifer and Kenneth Matthews in the loss of her grandfather, Laurel and Michael Matthews in the loss of their great grandfather, Ross Durant.

Family and friends of our member Billy Tidwell, especially to his daughter, Susan (Robert) Tidwell Rook.

Rosie Byrd in the loss of her brother, Joseph Merchant.

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

The Messengerfbchsv.org

firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday


First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Volume 64 / Week Number 2 / January 10, 2013

First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor

Last sunday was an awesome day for our church. First Fellowship worship moved into a new home in the Life Center as 566 people worshiped god together in that beautiful space. in the afternoon folks toured throughout the new addition during the open house and then we dedicated the place to the glory of god. it was a day of celebration, thanksgiving, and great expectation.

Now what? Now that we have moved the worship service and dedicated the building, what are the next steps as we grow into our new addition? Let

me offer a few thoughts about the process before us.

First, there is still some work being done in the Life Center related to media equipment. in addition, other pieces of equipment (such as basketball goals) have not arrived yet. so it will likely be February before that space can be used for recreation. When the space is ready, we will share more information about how we can utilize the Life Center for recreation. in addition, the Fitness Center will also not be functional until February. right now it is being used for storage until we can move the offices. Once that takes place, we will unload the fitness equipment and set the room up. You may be all excited about starting your New Year fitness program, so go ahead and start exercising somewhere else and then join me in the Fitness Center next month when we open up.

Speaking of the offices, when will that move occur? We anticipate that most of our staff will move into new office space either the week of January 21 or 28. Following that move there will be some renovation work done to the current office space before the Music Ministry staff and several sunday school classes will then re-occupy the area. Once we have all of the new offices set up and we have moved in, we will have an office Open House and invite everyone to come see where all of the staff members are now located.

Finally, i mentioned on sunday that Dru Murphree has resigned as our Media Director. i am so grateful for what Dru has done for our church in this area during a very important time of transition. Many thanks Dru for a job well done! Now what? We will begin searching for a new Media Director for our church. in the meantime, Jeremy Wilkerson has agreed to take on the extra responsibility of being Interim Media Director to bring coordination to this vital ministry on a short-term basis. Thanks Jeremy for your willingness to lead us in this way.

My fortune cookie at lunch last sunday said, “You will make many changes before settling satisfactorily.” this is a time of great change for us, but thanks for your wonderful spirit as we settle into the future that god has prepared for us.

January 13, 2013

Sermon“Gentle Witness”

1 Peter 3:8-17

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study

First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

“Song of Hope”“Your Grace is Enough”

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” (5)**denotes track from First Fellowship Songs CD, Vol. 2

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Music from the Sanctuary Choir

Solo by Dave McKenzie, bassOffertory solo by Emily Parker, euphonium

Music from the FBC Orchestra

Foundations for Life Classes

Love Dare/324 4:00 PMMarriage Class/327 4:00 PMWomen’s Bible Study/111 4:30 PMPreschool/216 5:00 PMGrades 1-6/227 5:00 PMPastor’s Class/Chapel 5:00 PMMen’s Class/108 5:00 PMParents of Students/St. Ctr. 5:00 PM

Are you new to FBC? Would you like to learn more about our

church family? Whether you have been our guest for one year or one week, we invite you to be a part of a 4 week informal small group session of MeetFBC! You’ll meet our ministerial staff and have an opportunity for

conversation with them. We look forward to meeting you! Questions? Contact Pam McDaniel at [email protected] or simply

share your information on a guest card and indicate you want to be invited to our class

that begins January 27.

Every Tuesday night for the next 13 weeks beginning January 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Cost is $15.00 for the workbook.

the goal is to help members build a sense of community, and become familiar with the

daily “From Mourning to Joy” devotional exercises. Contact Betty Barnett at 256-

864-2311 or Fran Wilson at 256-837-4906 for more information.

FBC will be collecting canned goods, toiletries, and other non-perishables to

support the huntsville Assistance Program. Please bring in your donations on sunday,

January 20.

MeetFBC!

Music Ministry

the student Choir resumes regular rehearsals this Sunday, January 13, 5:00 p.m., followed by Snack Supper.

the hallelujah Choir will sing a mini-concert for the EsL Ministry on thursday morning, January 17, 10:00 a.m.

the sanctuary Choir annual MiD-WiNtEr RETREAT is January 25-26 (Friday evening and saturday morning). the music for Easter and other special projects will be covered. Come and sing!

The Student Choir

at First BaptistSundays at 5:00 p.m.

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