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

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Experienced Adult Trip to Chicago

Mark your calendars for May 19-25, 2013. This trip includes a visit to the Shedd

Aquarium, Willis Tower Observation Deck (formerly the Sears Tower), guided tour of Chicago, skyline tour of Lake Michigan,

historic Navy Pier, and much more. Contact the Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-

9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org for more information.

Sunday School Leaders Workshop

Wednesday, October 3, from 5:30-7:00 PM in room 118. All adult Sunday School

teachers are invited to attend a Curriculum Workshop led by a Lifeway adult ministry

specialist. Whether you use Smyth & Helwys, Lifeway, Baptist Today, or another curriculum you are invited to attend these

meetings in order to learn what is available to you as an Adult Sunday School Teacher.

Lakewood Elementary Tutors

The new sign-up brochure for Lakewood is available in the Fellowship Hall and at the East Welcome Center. Please fill one out if

you plan to tutor this year.

Hallelujah Choir

The Hallelujah Choir is working toward a concert next month. Rehearsals are Mondays at 10:30 AM. All Experienced Adults are welcome to come and sing!

Volume 63 / Week Number 39 / September 27, 2012

September 30, 2012

Family Dedication Sunday

Sermon“Good News for Our Grief”

Book of Job

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

“He Walks With Me”“Blessed Be Your Name”

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” (#5)*Music Makers Choir

Sing With Joy Children of God(* denotes selection from our First Fellowship

Songs, Vol. 2 CD)

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

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem and Choral

MeditationJesus Loves Me - arr. Harlan

Does Jesus Care - Hall

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

FiRST THOugHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

i am looking forward to the month of November! We hope to be able to occupy our new building sometime early in the month. We will then work on the placement of furnishings and equipment that will be needed for us to use the building. Our goal is to use our new Life Center for the first time at the Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday night, November 18. Wouldn’t that be a special night for giving thanks! Following that night, we anticipate the Student Ministry will move into their space on December 9 and First Fellowship will begin

weekly worship services on Sunday, January 6 in the Life Center. It won’t be long before the dreams of this new space will be realized and we can begin using the building for God’s glory.

Some of you have wondered about the practical dimensions of this new facility. in particular, will there be staffing needs for the facility that will require additional staff? Our Personnel Committee has been working on this very thing. Let me share what we are planning to do so that the new building can be fully utilized.

We will soon begin searching for a position called Ministry Coordinator. The Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of events taking place at the church building. This will encompass day-to-day coordination with both the existing and newly created space. Due to event and scheduling needs, the Ministry Coordinator may find it necessary to shift his/her work hours on any given day to an afternoon/evening instead of the traditional morning/afternoon workday. The Ministry Coordinator supervises paid and volunteer workers who manage the welcome center located in the Gathering Space, ensuring adequate staffing for security and safety. He/she works with the Ministerial Staff and other church staff, and church organization leaders to enhance activities in a Christian context for the church and community. This is a full-time position. The Ministry Coordinator works under the supervision of the Church Business Administrator. Debbie Bell and Jud Reasons are leading the staff search for this person.

Previously we had a CLC Coordinator to coordinate the ministries in the Christian Life Center. We have kept this salary in the budget even during the time that the CLC has been closed for construction. Funding for the new Ministry Coordinator position will be accomplished by using the funds that previously were dedicated to the staffing of the Christian Life Center.

Finally, we have budgeted for more custodial hours each week to meet the needs of the additional space to clean and set up. The proposed church budget that we will vote on this Sunday includes all of the budgeted amounts to ensure that we are adequately staffed as we enter the new building.

Are you a mother of apreschooler?

Do you sometimes feel like life is out of control?You need us!

And we would love to know you!

MOPS at FBC meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

9:00-11:00 AMRoom 241

Childcare (MOPPETS) is provided with reservations by calling 256-428-9411.We are so thankful for our MOPPETS

leadership!

Taking the Next Step

Deadline for Commitments is Sunday, October 7

fbchsv.org

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

Family Matters

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSJustin and Caroline Mabrey657B Dyer CircleHuntsville, AL 35808

Mary Bragg117 Westbury DriveHuntsville, AL 35802

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, October 3

AdultsGrilled Chicken

Roasted Vegetables and Rice MedleyCranberry Salad

White Rolls

SaladGrilled Chicken Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

09/23/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 4,139,520.00

Offering

This Week $ 55,390.70

YTD $ 3,986,318.97

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 1800.00

YTD $ 46,630.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 25,114.50

YTD $ 1,453,047.87

To Date: $ 3,859,778.82

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 74

Children 88

Students 135

Adults 550

Brookdale 18

Visitors 24

TOTAL 886

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 264

Sanctuary Worship 579

Student Fall Retreat 138

TOTAL 981

THANK YOUA thank you note has been received from

the Ron Lankford family. It has been placed on the bulletin board across from

the church office.

World Crafts PartyWorld Crafts began in 1996 with one artisan group. Today we have more than 30 countries around the world with artisans importing and selling hundreds of items. Women’s Missionary union purchases these at fair trade prices and the workers are paid immediately. We are helping them employ women at risk of abuse and exploitation. World Crafts is a life changing opportunity for men and women in poverty.

There will be a World Crafts Party on

Wednesday, October 10Late afternoon - 7:00 PM

(except during prayer meeting)

There will be many items from which you can choose or can order.

GA Cookie SaleWednesday, October 10

5:00-7:00 PM$1.00 per bag/donations accepted

All sales and donations will go toward providing dental care for children in the Dominican Republic. This is a

continuation of the ministry begun by our Student Ministry during their international Mission Trip this summer.

$20 provides dental care for a child for one year. We would love to provide care for an entire batay (village).

Please help the GA’s reach their goal!

Student Fall Retreat 2012 September 21-23 at Camp ToknowHim

Sunday, Sept. 30First Fellowship 8:15 AM Family DedicationMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM Family DedicatonWomen’s Bible Study/114 4:30 PMStudent Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PM Monday, Oct. 1MOPS/241 9:00 AMLetter Writing/242 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM Tuesday, Oct. 2 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AMHealth & Living/140 9:30 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMBoy Scouts/343 6:30 PMFORUM/321,324,327 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/315 7:00 PM Wednesday, Oct. 3 Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141, FH 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMLove Dare Study/324 5:30 PMAdult S.S. Workshop/118 5:30 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/Ch. Rm. 7:00 PM Thursday, Oct. 4 Young Adults Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AMSparkman Prayer B’fast 6:30 AMESL/1st FL 9:00 AM

Friday, Oct. 5Balance Classes/140-141 9:00 AMParents Night Out 6:00 PM

My parents signed me up for Parents Night Out!

I can’t wait! It will be so much fun!

Parents Night OutFriday, October 5, 2012

6:00-9:00 PMDeadline to register is September 30

in the Childhood Ministries Office.$5.00 per child/$15.00 max per family

fbchsv.org

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

Family Matters

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSJustin and Caroline Mabrey657B Dyer CircleHuntsville, AL 35808

Mary Bragg117 Westbury DriveHuntsville, AL 35802

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, October 3

AdultsGrilled Chicken

Roasted Vegetables and Rice MedleyCranberry Salad

White Rolls

SaladGrilled Chicken Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

09/23/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 4,139,520.00

Offering

This Week $ 55,390.70

YTD $ 3,986,318.97

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 1800.00

YTD $ 46,630.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 25,114.50

YTD $ 1,453,047.87

To Date: $ 3,859,778.82

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 74

Children 88

Students 135

Adults 550

Brookdale 18

Visitors 24

TOTAL 886

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 264

Sanctuary Worship 579

Student Fall Retreat 138

TOTAL 981

THANK YOUA thank you note has been received from

the Ron Lankford family. It has been placed on the bulletin board across from

the church office.

World Crafts PartyWorld Crafts began in 1996 with one artisan group. Today we have more than 30 countries around the world with artisans importing and selling hundreds of items. Women’s Missionary union purchases these at fair trade prices and the workers are paid immediately. We are helping them employ women at risk of abuse and exploitation. World Crafts is a life changing opportunity for men and women in poverty.

There will be a World Crafts Party on

Wednesday, October 10Late afternoon - 7:00 PM

(except during prayer meeting)

There will be many items from which you can choose or can order.

GA Cookie SaleWednesday, October 10

5:00-7:00 PM$1.00 per bag/donations accepted

All sales and donations will go toward providing dental care for children in the Dominican Republic. This is a

continuation of the ministry begun by our Student Ministry during their international Mission Trip this summer.

$20 provides dental care for a child for one year. We would love to provide care for an entire batay (village).

Please help the GA’s reach their goal!

Student Fall Retreat 2012 September 21-23 at Camp ToknowHim

Sunday, Sept. 30First Fellowship 8:15 AM Family DedicationMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM Family DedicatonWomen’s Bible Study/114 4:30 PMStudent Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PM Monday, Oct. 1MOPS/241 9:00 AMLetter Writing/242 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM Tuesday, Oct. 2 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AMHealth & Living/140 9:30 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMBoy Scouts/343 6:30 PMFORUM/321,324,327 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/315 7:00 PM Wednesday, Oct. 3 Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141, FH 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMLove Dare Study/324 5:30 PMAdult S.S. Workshop/118 5:30 PMPrayer Service/FH 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/Ch. Rm. 7:00 PM Thursday, Oct. 4 Young Adults Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AMSparkman Prayer B’fast 6:30 AMESL/1st FL 9:00 AM

Friday, Oct. 5Balance Classes/140-141 9:00 AMParents Night Out 6:00 PM

My parents signed me up for Parents Night Out!

I can’t wait! It will be so much fun!

Parents Night OutFriday, October 5, 2012

6:00-9:00 PMDeadline to register is September 30

in the Childhood Ministries Office.$5.00 per child/$15.00 max per family

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

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Experienced Adult Trip to Chicago

Mark your calendars for May 19-25, 2013. This trip includes a visit to the Shedd

Aquarium, Willis Tower Observation Deck (formerly the Sears Tower), guided tour of Chicago, skyline tour of Lake Michigan,

historic Navy Pier, and much more. Contact the Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-

9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org for more information.

Sunday School Leaders Workshop

Wednesday, October 3, from 5:30-7:00 PM in room 118. All adult Sunday School

teachers are invited to attend a Curriculum Workshop led by a Lifeway adult ministry

specialist. Whether you use Smyth & Helwys, Lifeway, Baptist Today, or another curriculum you are invited to attend these

meetings in order to learn what is available to you as an Adult Sunday School Teacher.

Lakewood Elementary Tutors

The new sign-up brochure for Lakewood is available in the Fellowship Hall and at the East Welcome Center. Please fill one out if

you plan to tutor this year.

Hallelujah Choir

The Hallelujah Choir is working toward a concert next month. Rehearsals are Mondays at 10:30 AM. All Experienced Adults are welcome to come and sing!

Volume 63 / Week Number 39 / September 27, 2012

September 30, 2012

Family Dedication Sunday

Sermon“Good News for Our Grief”

Book of Job

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

“He Walks With Me”“Blessed Be Your Name”

“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” (#5)*Music Makers Choir

Sing With Joy Children of God(* denotes selection from our First Fellowship

Songs, Vol. 2 CD)

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

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem and Choral

MeditationJesus Loves Me - arr. Harlan

Does Jesus Care - Hall

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

FiRST THOugHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

i am looking forward to the month of November! We hope to be able to occupy our new building sometime early in the month. We will then work on the placement of furnishings and equipment that will be needed for us to use the building. Our goal is to use our new Life Center for the first time at the Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday night, November 18. Wouldn’t that be a special night for giving thanks! Following that night, we anticipate the Student Ministry will move into their space on December 9 and First Fellowship will begin

weekly worship services on Sunday, January 6 in the Life Center. It won’t be long before the dreams of this new space will be realized and we can begin using the building for God’s glory.

Some of you have wondered about the practical dimensions of this new facility. in particular, will there be staffing needs for the facility that will require additional staff? Our Personnel Committee has been working on this very thing. Let me share what we are planning to do so that the new building can be fully utilized.

We will soon begin searching for a position called Ministry Coordinator. The Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of events taking place at the church building. This will encompass day-to-day coordination with both the existing and newly created space. Due to event and scheduling needs, the Ministry Coordinator may find it necessary to shift his/her work hours on any given day to an afternoon/evening instead of the traditional morning/afternoon workday. The Ministry Coordinator supervises paid and volunteer workers who manage the welcome center located in the Gathering Space, ensuring adequate staffing for security and safety. He/she works with the Ministerial Staff and other church staff, and church organization leaders to enhance activities in a Christian context for the church and community. This is a full-time position. The Ministry Coordinator works under the supervision of the Church Business Administrator. Debbie Bell and Jud Reasons are leading the staff search for this person.

Previously we had a CLC Coordinator to coordinate the ministries in the Christian Life Center. We have kept this salary in the budget even during the time that the CLC has been closed for construction. Funding for the new Ministry Coordinator position will be accomplished by using the funds that previously were dedicated to the staffing of the Christian Life Center.

Finally, we have budgeted for more custodial hours each week to meet the needs of the additional space to clean and set up. The proposed church budget that we will vote on this Sunday includes all of the budgeted amounts to ensure that we are adequately staffed as we enter the new building.

Are you a mother of apreschooler?

Do you sometimes feel like life is out of control?You need us!

And we would love to know you!

MOPS at FBC meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

9:00-11:00 AMRoom 241

Childcare (MOPPETS) is provided with reservations by calling 256-428-9411.We are so thankful for our MOPPETS

leadership!

Taking the Next Step

Deadline for Commitments is Sunday, October 7