volume 66 / week number 8 / February 19, 2015
The Messenger
firsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
February 22, 2015
Sermon - TraviS CollinS
Life Together Retreat
sponsored by the
2345 Ministry
for all ages
March 6-8, 2015
Guntersville State Park Lodge
“Stories” - Featuring Travis Collins & Larry McCutcheon
We will take a look at the power of our own stories, as well as the power of
God’s continuing story.
One session on Friday night, Three sessions throughout the day
on Saturday | Plenty of time to rest, relax, and RETREAT!
www.fbchsv.org/retreat
Hard Conversations: Race
“Here is Where Racism Comes to Die”
Colossians 3:5-11
FirST FellowShip - 8:15 am
Music from the First Fellowship Band
morning BiBle STudy - 9:15 am
Bible Study for all ages
SanCTuary worShip - 10:30 am
Anthem by the Sanctuary Choir
Blessed Are - Mendelssohn
Solo by Will Weir
Music from the FBC Saxophone Ensemble
Lift Every Voice and Sing - arr. Roberto Burton
evening aCTiviTieS
Dr. Julius Scruggs from First Missionary Baptist
Church, Blue Spring, will be with us for our
evening Hard Conversation on race at 5:00 PM
in the Life Center
Contact the Guntersville State Park Lodge to
make your accommodations, then sign up on
Mosaic so we know you are coming!
FBC is hosting a food drive for the Huntsville
Assistance Program. Please bring your canned
goods and other non-perishable items this
Sunday. Drop-off containters are located at the
East Entrance and Gathering Place.
knowing, loving, serv ing Christ...together
ministry calendar
Sunday, February 22
First Fellowship worship - Baptism
morning Bible Study
Sanctuary worship
women’s Celebration luncheon
Student praise Band rehearsal
men’s ensemble practice
Children’s Foundation for life
Student Choir
hard Conversations - race
Student Fun night
Student parent meeting
monday, February 23
letter writing
mopS meeting
hallelujah Choir
men’s Bible Study Fellowship
Tuesday, February 24
women’s Bible Study - Jeremiah
SilK meeting
2345 open gym
griefShare
Forum
Boy Scout Troop 70
mosaic ringers rehearsal
wednesday, February 25
precept Bible Study
Caring Talks
Student ministry open gym
around the Table Family mealtime
wednesday night dinner
Spanish Class
Foster Care meeting
prayer meeting & Bible Study
Student liftoff
orchestra rehearsal
Sanctuary Choir rehearsal
Thursday, February 26
eSl ministry
8:15 am
9:15 am
10:30 am
11:45 am
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
4:45 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:45 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
The Year of Service – Our first Week of Service February 14-22
Children and Families at FBC are really
getting into this Year of Service!
At the end of January
children and families
went to 305 8th Street
to
help
residents
clean their home and
prepare to host their
Valentine’s dance. We
kicked the morning off
with breakfast together with the residents (Chick-fil-A and
Krispy Kreme...yum) and then worked our way through
the house with clorox wipes, dust cloths, and Valentine
decorations. The children did a phenomenal job and we
all thoroughly enjoyed our time together. This Saturday
some of our families will be journeying to Mt. Zion Baptist
to be a part of a children's missions explosion where children will meet over 20 real-life
missionaries. It's going to be a great experience!
9:00 am
library hours
Sunday 9-9:15 am | 10:10-10:45 am | 11:40-12:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am-12:00 pm
wednesday
4:00-5:00 pm
Family maTTerS
OUR NEWEST
Hadley Carter Bertolino, daughter of Laramie
and Jamie Bertolino, born February 10, 2015.
Proud big sister is Amelia Bertolino.
NEW MEMBERS
Steve Allums
6602 Foxhall Lane
Huntsville, AL 35806
Seth Limbaugh
415 Warner Street NW
Huntsville, AL 35805
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
Chuck and Jana Clark in the loss of his
mother, and Amanda Clark in the loss of her
grandmother, Nell Clark
Church Wide
Spring Cleaning!
Our church needs all hands on deck for decluttering cabinets, bookshelves, tabletops &
counters; tossing out toys that are broken or
missing pieces; cleaning/painting playground
equipment; scraping tape off of windows;
out all old literature; deep cleaning
March 14, 9:00 AM - Noon throwing
kitchen equipment; painting; sanitizing;
Family project—No childcare what have you noticed that you wish
“someone would take care of”? Come be that
SOMEONE and help with this day of Serving our Church!
If you have participated in the week of service please tell Mike Pearce
about your project or send an email telling what you did during the Week of
Service. – [email protected]. We would love to hear how you served!
Rosie Byrd in the loss of her sister, Vivian Still
knowing, loving, serving Christ...together
wednesday night dinner menu
wednesday, February 25
Menu subject to change due to availability from suppliers
adults
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Brocolli and Beef, Stir Fry Vegetables
Fried Rice, Spring Roll
Salad
Voice Masterclass
Fried Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by
11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.)
Two concepts and five basic exercises that will
improve your singing (almost) immediately
Dr. Mary Beth Taylor of the University of Alabama in Huntsville will present
a two-part voice masterclass on Wednesday, March 4 and 18, at 6:00 p.m.,
in the Choral Rehearsal Room. This masterclass will include what she feels
are the most important two concepts and the five exercises that every singer
should learn and master to train the muscles of the voice (think “voice gym”)
and develop strength and stamina, increase range, support pitch accuracy,
and reduce extraneous muscle tension which can inhibit flexibility. Dr. Taylor
will also make available on her website MP3 files of all of the exercises so
you can continue your practice at home. Whether you are a beginner or an
experienced singer, you will greatly benefit from this unique experience.
Children’s menu option
Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Fruit, Cookies
“around the Table” Family meal
by reservation only
Pizza, Fruit, Cookie, Drink
(Reservations for families to eat in the Parlor must be
made by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday)
STewardShip reporT
Unavailable this week due to severe weather
March 21-25
Laguna Beach Christian Retreat
Center, West of Panama City
Beach, FL.
Cost: $230 per student
FRIENDS ARE WELCOME!
Registration Deadline: March 8
Registration:
1. FBCHSV members: register through Mosaic (www.fbchsv.org/
mosaic) and look under "Available Registrations".
2. Anyone: register through the church office by seeing Cindy
Thompson, 256-428-9411
Parent informational meeting for Spring Camp, Summer Missions
Camp, and Summer Calendar: Sunday February 22 at 6:00 PM in the
Community Room.
fbchsv.org
aTTendanCe
Sunday School
preschool
Children
78
61
Students
125
adults
571
visitors
Brookdale
ToTal
38
12
882
worship Service
First Fellowship worship
Sanctuary worship
ToTal
461
551
1012
AGO Noontime Organ Recital Series
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
Thursday, February 19 at 12:10 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
fbchsv.org
Students, George Luft, age 10
and Karsten Correale, age 17
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
FBC Organist Sherry Upshaw
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.
Writing Your Life Story
Wednesdays beginning March 4
3:00-4:30 p.m., Community Room
Led by Rodger Keene and Bettye Pugh
Contact the Experienced Adult Ministry
Office for more information at
256-428-9403, [email protected]
Wellness: Spirit, Soul and Body
February 25, 5:30-7:00 PM in the Community Room
Dr. Michael Smith, Regional Vice President for Alabama Baptist
Children’s Home and Director of the Decatur campus, will be with us
to introduce our fellowship to the world of foster care. About 5,000
children in Alabama are in the foster care system and homes with loving
Christian parents are needed every day.
Please join us to learn where YOU can help.
The next HAPC School of Applied
Ministry class will be Saturday,
February 28, 9:00-Noon in the
Community Room. “Wellness: Spirit,
Soul and Body” will be presented by
Eugenia Graves, RN. The focus will be
how spiritual care providers can care
for the whole person and also care for
themselves! Breakfast and registration
will be at 8:30. To register or for
more information: email Carl Malm at
[email protected] or phone at
256-883-6539.
Church Resource Room
It isn’t just for preschool/children
teachers! Have you looked for bulletin
board paper, borders, pens, rubber
bands, white board markers, white
board cleaner, paper clips, push pins,
staplers, etc.? Spend some time in
the Resource Room of FBC—we have
what you need! Missing something?
Ask Susan Moser if we can get it— call
her at 256-428-9449.