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The Messenger firsT bapTisT hunTsville this sunday knowing, loving, serving Christ...together Volume 65 / Week Number 21 / May 22, 2014 May 25, 2014 The Sixth Sunday of Easter SERMON “The Demons Knew Him” Mark 1:23-25, 32-34 FIRST FELLOWSHIP - 8:15 AM Music from the FBC Student Band Happy Day Our God 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Missionary Moment with Missy Ward MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 9:15 AM Bible Study for all ages SANCTUARY WORSHIP - 10:30 AM Anthem by the Sanctuary Choir, with trumpets: God Is Our Refuge - Pote The First Baptist Brass and the Mosaic Ringers will play Brass and Organ: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - arr. Marvin The Mosaic Ringers will play Meditation on Beautiful Savior - arr. Moklebust NO EVENING ACTIVITIES FIRST THOUGHTS David Hull, Pastor I love what Albert Einstein said about questions. He wrote in Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” Of course, he was a pretty smart guy who found some pretty important answers to those questions. And yet he said, “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” There is something that we can learn here. The church should be a place where we come to ask questions. These questions can be about life, faith, the Bible, God, or other parts of our life that may contain some mystery. I love it when your reading of the Scriptures stirs a question in you that you bring to me. In fact, my sermon for this Sunday comes as a response to a conversation that I had with a church member who helped me to think about something through his questions that I had never considered before. I may not have all of the answers yet, but the question is helping me to understand a deeper truth in the Bible. Join us this Sunday for “The Demons Knew Him.” (With special thanks to our church member Bill Foreman for helping me to think about this topic.) The theme of questions will continue on Wednesday nights. Beginning on May 28, I will address some of the questions that you have been asking about life, faith, and the Bible. During Prayer Meeting people have been turning in cards with questions on them. In addition, I would welcome any questions that you want to send to my e-mail at [email protected]. I will compile all of the questions and address the ones that seem to be asked the most in a series I am calling “I Have a Question.” You may or may not get the answer that you are looking for, but if we can “stay with the questions much longer” we might find that God stretches our minds and hearts as our faith grows.
Transcript of Volume 65 / Week Number 21 / May 22, 2014 The...
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
Hector CastelltortChildren and Preschool Ministries Intern
Hector is a student at the George W. Truett Seminary of Baylor University studying for a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Sports Ministry. He presently serves as a Minister Associate for Cross Cultural Ministries in the Baylor Spiritual Life office. In the past, Hector has served as the Preschool Ministry Intern at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. We welcome Hector to First Baptist this summer from May 21-June 9 and June 20-July 17. You can reach Hector at [email protected].
Families of children and preschoolers are invited to bring a picnic dinner and come meet and get to know Hector! The picnic will be held at the FBC courtyard/playground from 5:30-7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 28.
Kelsey StillwellStudent Ministry Intern
Kelsey is a student at the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University studying for a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Global Christianity. She presently serves as a Senior Counselor in Wieuca Road Baptist Church’s After School Program and Camp Wieuca. In the past, Kelsey served as the Youth Minister at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky. We welcome Kelsey to First Baptist this summer from June 1 – August 10. You can reach Kelsey at [email protected].
Megan TurnerStudent Ministry ResidentMegan is a huge University of Tennessee fan who grew up in Knoxville, TN. After graduating from Carson Newman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Education, she uncovered a call to ministry and moved down to Atlanta to attend McAfee School of Theology. During seminary, she interned at Johns Creek Baptist Church, working with students and children. She just graduated with her Masters of Divinity in Christian education and congregational ministry. Megan understands her passion for relationship-building as guiding her call to serve with students. She loves traveling and just hanging out with her friends and family. Megan will serve with us through June
2015. You can reach Megan at [email protected].
Grant FrederickMusic Ministry Intern
Grant Frederick graduates this month from Samford University with a Bachelor of Music degree with emphasis in Church Music. He enters Baylor in August for his Master’s degree work. Grant has most recently served on the church staff of FBC, Birmingham, as Organist. At Samford he has served as the student assistant of anima: the Forum for Worship and the Arts and the founding member and treasurer of Samford’s Chapter of American Choral Director’s Association. He has also accompanied on piano and organ for many of the University’s events in addition to singing with the A Capella Choir and University Chorale. You can reach Grant at [email protected].
Volume 65 / Week Number 21 / May 22, 2014
May 25, 2014The Sixth Sunday of Easter
SErMoN“The Demons Knew Him”
Mark 1:23-25, 32-34
FirST FElloWSHip - 8:15 AMMusic from the FBC Student Band
Happy DayOur God
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)Missionary Moment with Missy Ward
MorNiNG BiBlE STuDy - 9:15 AMBible Study for all ages
SANCTuAry WorSHip - 10:30 AMAnthem by the Sanctuary Choir, with trumpets: God Is Our Refuge - Pote
The First Baptist Brass and the Mosaic Ringers will play
Brass and Organ: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - arr. Marvin
The Mosaic Ringers will play Meditation on Beautiful Savior - arr. Moklebust
No EVENiNG ACTiViTiES
FirST THouGHTSDavid Hull, pastor
I love what Albert Einstein said about questions. He wrote in Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” Of course, he was a pretty smart guy who found some pretty important answers to those questions. And yet he said, “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” There is something that we can
learn here.
The church should be a place where we come to ask questions. These questions can be about life, faith, the Bible, God, or other parts of our life that may contain some mystery. I love it when your reading of the Scriptures stirs a question in you that you bring to me. In fact, my sermon for this Sunday comes as a response to a conversation that I had with a church member who helped me to think about something through his questions that I had never considered before. I may not have all of the answers yet, but the question is helping me to understand a deeper truth in the Bible. Join us this Sunday for “The Demons Knew Him.” (With special thanks to our church member Bill Foreman for helping me to think about this topic.)
The theme of questions will continue on Wednesday nights. Beginning on May 28, I will address some of the questions that you have been asking about life, faith, and the Bible. During Prayer Meeting people have been turning in cards with questions on them. In addition, I would welcome any questions that you want to send to my e-mail at [email protected]. I will compile all of the questions and address the ones that seem to be asked the most in a series I am calling “I Have a Question.”
You may or may not get the answer that you are looking for, but if we can “stay with the questions much longer” we might find that God stretches our minds and hearts as our faith grows.
Student Summer Mission Trip Prayer Partners Needed
Our Student Mission Trip this summer is May 31-June 7 to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The trip will have a music emphasis along with the
opportunities of children’s ministry through Mission Arlington. We need
two Prayer Partners per trip participant that will pray for the “trip missionary”
and provide a trip bag filled with travel snacks and prayer notes. A signup
sheet will be on the Student Ministry bulletin board on the Music Office
hallway.
The final mission trip training meeting is Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m.
The 25th Annual Langley InvitationalGolf Tournament
benefitting the FBC Student Ministry Missions
Thursday, May 29Goose Pond Colony Golf Course, Scottsboro, AL
SiGn uP by MondAy, MAy 26Registration forms available in the church office
TEE-oFF TiME: 12:00 NoonFoRMAT: Four Man Scramble with Shotgun Start
FEE: $45.00
STAFF NEWS
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Jane Hull Concludes interim Minister to Children role
Jane Hull has been our Interim Minister to Children since November 17, 2013 with her last day in this role being this past Sunday, May 18. Through her leadership, children and their families in Grades 1-6 have enjoyed many ministry opportunities offered to them. When Jane began last fall, she met with Cindy Russell and most recently has met with Leigh Halverson to provide for healthy and productive transitions. Jane will begin her new position as pastor of Union Christian Church in Watkinsville, GA on Sunday, June 1 and we will formerly thank David and Jane Hull on Sunday, August 10. Whether in the hallway or by email, share a word of thanks with Jane for her excellent leadership for the past six months as Interim Minister to Children. You may contact Jane at [email protected].
Nancy Moore Announces retirement after 18 years
Nancy Moore has announced her retirement after 18 years of faithful service as Computer Network Administrator on our church staff. Nancy has served on our staff since 1996. She most recently served as our Computer Network Administrator but began as our Single Adults Administrative Coordinator. She has maintained our growing Computer Network at FBC. She has kept our computers up-to-date with software and virus protection. She has always made our church office inviting with her welcoming smile and gracious spirit. We are thankful that Larry and Nancy have no plans to leave Huntsville. Retirement will keep them with us! We will miss her inviting and welcoming smile in the office but wish her the very best in her new journey of retirement. Thank you Nancy!
Are you looking for a good book to read? Don’t forget the
First Baptist Church LibraryOur library is stocked with non-fiction and fiction books for the
whole family.
FAMILY MATTERS
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Eleonora Hamrick
Doris Sneed in the loss of her brother-in-law, John J. Stone
Vernon (Beth) Bice and Gena (William) Black in the loss of their mother, and Libby (Tony) Diaz, Cappy Bice, Tabitha Bice & Audrey Black in the loss of their grandmother, Nell Thomas
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
Sunday, May 25First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMStudent Choir rehearsal 10:00 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMNo Evening Activities
Monday, May 26Memorial Day - Building Closed
Tuesday, May 27Spiritual Formations Group/parlor 7:00 AMintercessory prayer Group 7:00 AM2345 Ministry open Gym 5:30 pMAdult Handbells/240 6:30 pMBoy Scouts 6:30 pM
Wednesday, May 28Women’s precept Bible Study/327 9:00 AMStudent Mission Trip prep 10:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 pMFamily picnic to Meet Hector 5:30 pMprayer Meeting & Bible Study/FH 5:45 pMorchestra rehearsal 6:00 pMSanctuary Choir/Choir room 7:00 pMFirst Fellowship Band practice/lC 7:00 pM
Thursday, May 29langley Golf Tournament 12:00 pMorgan recital 7:30 pM May 31-June 7Student Summer Mission Trip to Dallas, TX
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, May 28
Adultspizza Bar
SaladDessert pizza
Salad Grilled Chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHip rEporT
Week # 33
05/18/14
year-to-Date Goal $ 2,749,359.00
offering
This Week $ 65,046.13
yTD $ 2,760,230.06
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 660.00
yTD $ 88,723.91
To Date $ 781,358.74
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 2,777.00
yTD $ 436,682.58
To Date $ 5,402,483.84
ATTENDANCE
Sunday Schoolpreschool 61
Children 65
Students 140
Adults 549
Visitors 42
Brookdale 16
ToTAl 874
Worship Service
Combined Worship 865
ToTAl 865
David Harrison is an MM-Organ Performance student at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, studying with Janette Fishell. Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance at Mississippi College under the instruction of Robert Knupp. Harrison is
active both as a performer and church musician; his interests include arranging and composing music for organ and congregational singing. David the the nephew of FBC Members Myrna Boyd and Milissa Hastings.
Organ RecitalThursday, May 29
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Library Hours Sunday
9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wednesday4:00-5:00 PM
One recent addition is a book entitled Written on the Wind by Judith Pella. It is the first book in a two-book series.
In 1941, as America stands at the portal of a new era, tough, opionated Los Angeles newspaper tycoon Keagan Hayes finds himself strangely powerless as his three grown daughters finally are brave enough to express their own opinions. With the world at war, elder daughter Cameron, a rookie reporter (with the disapproval of her father) seeks an assignment in war-torn Europe. Middle daughter, Blair, a struggling actress, becomes facinated with Hollywood, while Jackie, the youngest and a UCLA freshman, discovers the price of a special friendship. And his lovely wife, Cecilia - was she too weak to stand up to him, or did her Christian faith provide the strength to try to hold the familiy together?
Reviewed by Pat Lindberg, FBC Volunteer
Book two, Somewhere a Song by Judith Pella will be reviewed soon)
Congratulations 2014 Graduates!
STAFF NEWS
At WOW VBS, discover how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God. Experience the love of Jesus. Start an adventure. Use your imagination and creativity
to build your faith. Meet people from the Bible who used what they had to produce something amazing with God. Use your heart, mind, and imagination to participate in
the creative life of God, the one who works wonders!
VBS 2014
June 16-209:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register today! Contact the Children’s
Ministry Office at 256-428-9411
or sign up online at www.fbchsv.org
Music Camp 2014July 7-11 | 9 AM - 2 PM
Final Presentation on Friday, July 11Cost is $45 ($30 for each additional child)
Register online at www.fbchsv.org/musiccamp or in the Music Ministry Office
Contact the Music Ministry Office for more information: 256-428-9421
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Jane Hull Concludes interim Minister to Children role
Jane Hull has been our Interim Minister to Children since November 17, 2013 with her last day in this role being this past Sunday, May 18. Through her leadership, children and their families in Grades 1-6 have enjoyed many ministry opportunities offered to them. When Jane began last fall, she met with Cindy Russell and most recently has met with Leigh Halverson to provide for healthy and productive transitions. Jane will begin her new position as pastor of Union Christian Church in Watkinsville, GA on Sunday, June 1 and we will formerly thank David and Jane Hull on Sunday, August 10. Whether in the hallway or by email, share a word of thanks with Jane for her excellent leadership for the past six months as Interim Minister to Children. You may contact Jane at [email protected].
Nancy Moore Announces retirement after 18 years
Nancy Moore has announced her retirement after 18 years of faithful service as Computer Network Administrator on our church staff. Nancy has served on our staff since 1996. She most recently served as our Computer Network Administrator but began as our Single Adults Administrative Coordinator. She has maintained our growing Computer Network at FBC. She has kept our computers up-to-date with software and virus protection. She has always made our church office inviting with her welcoming smile and gracious spirit. We are thankful that Larry and Nancy have no plans to leave Huntsville. Retirement will keep them with us! We will miss her inviting and welcoming smile in the office but wish her the very best in her new journey of retirement. Thank you Nancy!
Are you looking for a good book to read? Don’t forget the
First Baptist Church LibraryOur library is stocked with non-fiction and fiction books for the
whole family.
FAMILY MATTERS
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Eleonora Hamrick
Doris Sneed in the loss of her brother-in-law, John J. Stone
Vernon (Beth) Bice and Gena (William) Black in the loss of their mother, and Libby (Tony) Diaz, Cappy Bice, Tabitha Bice & Audrey Black in the loss of their grandmother, Nell Thomas
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
Sunday, May 25First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMStudent Choir rehearsal 10:00 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMNo Evening Activities
Monday, May 26Memorial Day - Building Closed
Tuesday, May 27Spiritual Formations Group/parlor 7:00 AMintercessory prayer Group 7:00 AM2345 Ministry open Gym 5:30 pMAdult Handbells/240 6:30 pMBoy Scouts 6:30 pM
Wednesday, May 28Women’s precept Bible Study/327 9:00 AMStudent Mission Trip prep 10:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 pMFamily picnic to Meet Hector 5:30 pMprayer Meeting & Bible Study/FH 5:45 pMorchestra rehearsal 6:00 pMSanctuary Choir/Choir room 7:00 pMFirst Fellowship Band practice/lC 7:00 pM
Thursday, May 29langley Golf Tournament 12:00 pMorgan recital 7:30 pM May 31-June 7Student Summer Mission Trip to Dallas, TX
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, May 28
Adultspizza Bar
SaladDessert pizza
Salad Grilled Chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHip rEporT
Week # 33
05/18/14
year-to-Date Goal $ 2,749,359.00
offering
This Week $ 65,046.13
yTD $ 2,760,230.06
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 660.00
yTD $ 88,723.91
To Date $ 781,358.74
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 2,777.00
yTD $ 436,682.58
To Date $ 5,402,483.84
ATTENDANCE
Sunday Schoolpreschool 61
Children 65
Students 140
Adults 549
Visitors 42
Brookdale 16
ToTAl 874
Worship Service
Combined Worship 865
ToTAl 865
David Harrison is an MM-Organ Performance student at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, studying with Janette Fishell. Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance at Mississippi College under the instruction of Robert Knupp. Harrison is
active both as a performer and church musician; his interests include arranging and composing music for organ and congregational singing. David the the nephew of FBC Members Myrna Boyd and Milissa Hastings.
Organ RecitalThursday, May 29
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Library Hours Sunday
9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wednesday4:00-5:00 PM
One recent addition is a book entitled Written on the Wind by Judith Pella. It is the first book in a two-book series.
In 1941, as America stands at the portal of a new era, tough, opionated Los Angeles newspaper tycoon Keagan Hayes finds himself strangely powerless as his three grown daughters finally are brave enough to express their own opinions. With the world at war, elder daughter Cameron, a rookie reporter (with the disapproval of her father) seeks an assignment in war-torn Europe. Middle daughter, Blair, a struggling actress, becomes facinated with Hollywood, while Jackie, the youngest and a UCLA freshman, discovers the price of a special friendship. And his lovely wife, Cecilia - was she too weak to stand up to him, or did her Christian faith provide the strength to try to hold the familiy together?
Reviewed by Pat Lindberg, FBC Volunteer
Book two, Somewhere a Song by Judith Pella will be reviewed soon)
Congratulations 2014 Graduates!
STAFF NEWS
At WOW VBS, discover how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God. Experience the love of Jesus. Start an adventure. Use your imagination and creativity
to build your faith. Meet people from the Bible who used what they had to produce something amazing with God. Use your heart, mind, and imagination to participate in
the creative life of God, the one who works wonders!
VBS 2014
June 16-209:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register today! Contact the Children’s
Ministry Office at 256-428-9411
or sign up online at www.fbchsv.org
Music Camp 2014July 7-11 | 9 AM - 2 PM
Final Presentation on Friday, July 11Cost is $45 ($30 for each additional child)
Register online at www.fbchsv.org/musiccamp or in the Music Ministry Office
Contact the Music Ministry Office for more information: 256-428-9421
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Jane Hull Concludes interim Minister to Children role
Jane Hull has been our Interim Minister to Children since November 17, 2013 with her last day in this role being this past Sunday, May 18. Through her leadership, children and their families in Grades 1-6 have enjoyed many ministry opportunities offered to them. When Jane began last fall, she met with Cindy Russell and most recently has met with Leigh Halverson to provide for healthy and productive transitions. Jane will begin her new position as pastor of Union Christian Church in Watkinsville, GA on Sunday, June 1 and we will formerly thank David and Jane Hull on Sunday, August 10. Whether in the hallway or by email, share a word of thanks with Jane for her excellent leadership for the past six months as Interim Minister to Children. You may contact Jane at [email protected].
Nancy Moore Announces retirement after 18 years
Nancy Moore has announced her retirement after 18 years of faithful service as Computer Network Administrator on our church staff. Nancy has served on our staff since 1996. She most recently served as our Computer Network Administrator but began as our Single Adults Administrative Coordinator. She has maintained our growing Computer Network at FBC. She has kept our computers up-to-date with software and virus protection. She has always made our church office inviting with her welcoming smile and gracious spirit. We are thankful that Larry and Nancy have no plans to leave Huntsville. Retirement will keep them with us! We will miss her inviting and welcoming smile in the office but wish her the very best in her new journey of retirement. Thank you Nancy!
Are you looking for a good book to read? Don’t forget the
First Baptist Church LibraryOur library is stocked with non-fiction and fiction books for the
whole family.
FAMILY MATTERS
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFamily and friends of our member Eleonora Hamrick
Doris Sneed in the loss of her brother-in-law, John J. Stone
Vernon (Beth) Bice and Gena (William) Black in the loss of their mother, and Libby (Tony) Diaz, Cappy Bice, Tabitha Bice & Audrey Black in the loss of their grandmother, Nell Thomas
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
Sunday, May 25First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMStudent Choir rehearsal 10:00 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMNo Evening Activities
Monday, May 26Memorial Day - Building Closed
Tuesday, May 27Spiritual Formations Group/parlor 7:00 AMintercessory prayer Group 7:00 AM2345 Ministry open Gym 5:30 pMAdult Handbells/240 6:30 pMBoy Scouts 6:30 pM
Wednesday, May 28Women’s precept Bible Study/327 9:00 AMStudent Mission Trip prep 10:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 pMFamily picnic to Meet Hector 5:30 pMprayer Meeting & Bible Study/FH 5:45 pMorchestra rehearsal 6:00 pMSanctuary Choir/Choir room 7:00 pMFirst Fellowship Band practice/lC 7:00 pM
Thursday, May 29langley Golf Tournament 12:00 pMorgan recital 7:30 pM May 31-June 7Student Summer Mission Trip to Dallas, TX
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, May 28
Adultspizza Bar
SaladDessert pizza
Salad Grilled Chicken Salad
(reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWArDSHip rEporT
Week # 33
05/18/14
year-to-Date Goal $ 2,749,359.00
offering
This Week $ 65,046.13
yTD $ 2,760,230.06
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 660.00
yTD $ 88,723.91
To Date $ 781,358.74
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 2,777.00
yTD $ 436,682.58
To Date $ 5,402,483.84
ATTENDANCE
Sunday Schoolpreschool 61
Children 65
Students 140
Adults 549
Visitors 42
Brookdale 16
ToTAl 874
Worship Service
Combined Worship 865
ToTAl 865
David Harrison is an MM-Organ Performance student at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, studying with Janette Fishell. Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance at Mississippi College under the instruction of Robert Knupp. Harrison is
active both as a performer and church musician; his interests include arranging and composing music for organ and congregational singing. David the the nephew of FBC Members Myrna Boyd and Milissa Hastings.
Organ RecitalThursday, May 29
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Library Hours Sunday
9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wednesday4:00-5:00 PM
One recent addition is a book entitled Written on the Wind by Judith Pella. It is the first book in a two-book series.
In 1941, as America stands at the portal of a new era, tough, opionated Los Angeles newspaper tycoon Keagan Hayes finds himself strangely powerless as his three grown daughters finally are brave enough to express their own opinions. With the world at war, elder daughter Cameron, a rookie reporter (with the disapproval of her father) seeks an assignment in war-torn Europe. Middle daughter, Blair, a struggling actress, becomes facinated with Hollywood, while Jackie, the youngest and a UCLA freshman, discovers the price of a special friendship. And his lovely wife, Cecilia - was she too weak to stand up to him, or did her Christian faith provide the strength to try to hold the familiy together?
Reviewed by Pat Lindberg, FBC Volunteer
Book two, Somewhere a Song by Judith Pella will be reviewed soon)
Congratulations 2014 Graduates!
STAFF NEWS
At WOW VBS, discover how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God. Experience the love of Jesus. Start an adventure. Use your imagination and creativity
to build your faith. Meet people from the Bible who used what they had to produce something amazing with God. Use your heart, mind, and imagination to participate in
the creative life of God, the one who works wonders!
VBS 2014
June 16-209:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register today! Contact the Children’s
Ministry Office at 256-428-9411
or sign up online at www.fbchsv.org
Music Camp 2014July 7-11 | 9 AM - 2 PM
Final Presentation on Friday, July 11Cost is $45 ($30 for each additional child)
Register online at www.fbchsv.org/musiccamp or in the Music Ministry Office
Contact the Music Ministry Office for more information: 256-428-9421
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
Hector CastelltortChildren and Preschool Ministries Intern
Hector is a student at the George W. Truett Seminary of Baylor University studying for a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Sports Ministry. He presently serves as a Minister Associate for Cross Cultural Ministries in the Baylor Spiritual Life office. In the past, Hector has served as the Preschool Ministry Intern at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. We welcome Hector to First Baptist this summer from May 21-June 9 and June 20-July 17. You can reach Hector at [email protected].
Families of children and preschoolers are invited to bring a picnic dinner and come meet and get to know Hector! The picnic will be held at the FBC courtyard/playground from 5:30-7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 28.
Kelsey StillwellStudent Ministry Intern
Kelsey is a student at the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University studying for a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Global Christianity. She presently serves as a Senior Counselor in Wieuca Road Baptist Church’s After School Program and Camp Wieuca. In the past, Kelsey served as the Youth Minister at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky. We welcome Kelsey to First Baptist this summer from June 1 – August 10. You can reach Kelsey at [email protected].
Megan TurnerStudent Ministry ResidentMegan is a huge University of Tennessee fan who grew up in Knoxville, TN. After graduating from Carson Newman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Education, she uncovered a call to ministry and moved down to Atlanta to attend McAfee School of Theology. During seminary, she interned at Johns Creek Baptist Church, working with students and children. She just graduated with her Masters of Divinity in Christian education and congregational ministry. Megan understands her passion for relationship-building as guiding her call to serve with students. She loves traveling and just hanging out with her friends and family. Megan will serve with us through June
2015. You can reach Megan at [email protected].
Grant FrederickMusic Ministry Intern
Grant Frederick graduates this month from Samford University with a Bachelor of Music degree with emphasis in Church Music. He enters Baylor in August for his Master’s degree work. Grant has most recently served on the church staff of FBC, Birmingham, as Organist. At Samford he has served as the student assistant of anima: the Forum for Worship and the Arts and the founding member and treasurer of Samford’s Chapter of American Choral Director’s Association. He has also accompanied on piano and organ for many of the University’s events in addition to singing with the A Capella Choir and University Chorale. You can reach Grant at [email protected].
Volume 65 / Week Number 21 / May 22, 2014
May 25, 2014The Sixth Sunday of Easter
SErMoN“The Demons Knew Him”
Mark 1:23-25, 32-34
FirST FElloWSHip - 8:15 AMMusic from the FBC Student Band
Happy DayOur God
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)Missionary Moment with Missy Ward
MorNiNG BiBlE STuDy - 9:15 AMBible Study for all ages
SANCTuAry WorSHip - 10:30 AMAnthem by the Sanctuary Choir, with trumpets: God Is Our Refuge - Pote
The First Baptist Brass and the Mosaic Ringers will play
Brass and Organ: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - arr. Marvin
The Mosaic Ringers will play Meditation on Beautiful Savior - arr. Moklebust
No EVENiNG ACTiViTiES
FirST THouGHTSDavid Hull, pastor
I love what Albert Einstein said about questions. He wrote in Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” Of course, he was a pretty smart guy who found some pretty important answers to those questions. And yet he said, “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” There is something that we can
learn here.
The church should be a place where we come to ask questions. These questions can be about life, faith, the Bible, God, or other parts of our life that may contain some mystery. I love it when your reading of the Scriptures stirs a question in you that you bring to me. In fact, my sermon for this Sunday comes as a response to a conversation that I had with a church member who helped me to think about something through his questions that I had never considered before. I may not have all of the answers yet, but the question is helping me to understand a deeper truth in the Bible. Join us this Sunday for “The Demons Knew Him.” (With special thanks to our church member Bill Foreman for helping me to think about this topic.)
The theme of questions will continue on Wednesday nights. Beginning on May 28, I will address some of the questions that you have been asking about life, faith, and the Bible. During Prayer Meeting people have been turning in cards with questions on them. In addition, I would welcome any questions that you want to send to my e-mail at [email protected]. I will compile all of the questions and address the ones that seem to be asked the most in a series I am calling “I Have a Question.”
You may or may not get the answer that you are looking for, but if we can “stay with the questions much longer” we might find that God stretches our minds and hearts as our faith grows.
Student Summer Mission Trip Prayer Partners Needed
Our Student Mission Trip this summer is May 31-June 7 to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The trip will have a music emphasis along with the
opportunities of children’s ministry through Mission Arlington. We need
two Prayer Partners per trip participant that will pray for the “trip missionary”
and provide a trip bag filled with travel snacks and prayer notes. A signup
sheet will be on the Student Ministry bulletin board on the Music Office
hallway.
The final mission trip training meeting is Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m.
The 25th Annual Langley InvitationalGolf Tournament
benefitting the FBC Student Ministry Missions
Thursday, May 29Goose Pond Colony Golf Course, Scottsboro, AL
SiGn uP by MondAy, MAy 26Registration forms available in the church office
TEE-oFF TiME: 12:00 NoonFoRMAT: Four Man Scramble with Shotgun Start
FEE: $45.00
STAFF NEWS
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Hector CastelltortChildren and Preschool Ministries Intern
Hector is a student at the George W. Truett Seminary of Baylor University studying for a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Sports Ministry. He presently serves as a Minister Associate for Cross Cultural Ministries in the Baylor Spiritual Life office. In the past, Hector has served as the Preschool Ministry Intern at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. We welcome Hector to First Baptist this summer from May 21-June 9 and June 20-July 17. You can reach Hector at [email protected].
Families of children and preschoolers are invited to bring a picnic dinner and come meet and get to know Hector! The picnic will be held at the FBC courtyard/playground from 5:30-7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 28.
Kelsey StillwellStudent Ministry Intern
Kelsey is a student at the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University studying for a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Global Christianity. She presently serves as a Senior Counselor in Wieuca Road Baptist Church’s After School Program and Camp Wieuca. In the past, Kelsey served as the Youth Minister at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville, Kentucky. We welcome Kelsey to First Baptist this summer from June 1 – August 10. You can reach Kelsey at [email protected].
Megan TurnerStudent Ministry ResidentMegan is a huge University of Tennessee fan who grew up in Knoxville, TN. After graduating from Carson Newman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Education, she uncovered a call to ministry and moved down to Atlanta to attend McAfee School of Theology. During seminary, she interned at Johns Creek Baptist Church, working with students and children. She just graduated with her Masters of Divinity in Christian education and congregational ministry. Megan understands her passion for relationship-building as guiding her call to serve with students. She loves traveling and just hanging out with her friends and family. Megan will serve with us through June
2015. You can reach Megan at [email protected].
Grant FrederickMusic Ministry Intern
Grant Frederick graduates this month from Samford University with a Bachelor of Music degree with emphasis in Church Music. He enters Baylor in August for his Master’s degree work. Grant has most recently served on the church staff of FBC, Birmingham, as Organist. At Samford he has served as the student assistant of anima: the Forum for Worship and the Arts and the founding member and treasurer of Samford’s Chapter of American Choral Director’s Association. He has also accompanied on piano and organ for many of the University’s events in addition to singing with the A Capella Choir and University Chorale. You can reach Grant at [email protected].
Volume 65 / Week Number 21 / May 22, 2014
May 25, 2014The Sixth Sunday of Easter
SErMoN“The Demons Knew Him”
Mark 1:23-25, 32-34
FirST FElloWSHip - 8:15 AMMusic from the FBC Student Band
Happy DayOur God
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)Missionary Moment with Missy Ward
MorNiNG BiBlE STuDy - 9:15 AMBible Study for all ages
SANCTuAry WorSHip - 10:30 AMAnthem by the Sanctuary Choir, with trumpets: God Is Our Refuge - Pote
The First Baptist Brass and the Mosaic Ringers will play
Brass and Organ: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - arr. Marvin
The Mosaic Ringers will play Meditation on Beautiful Savior - arr. Moklebust
No EVENiNG ACTiViTiES
FirST THouGHTSDavid Hull, pastor
I love what Albert Einstein said about questions. He wrote in Relativity: The Special and the General Theory, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” Of course, he was a pretty smart guy who found some pretty important answers to those questions. And yet he said, “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” There is something that we can
learn here.
The church should be a place where we come to ask questions. These questions can be about life, faith, the Bible, God, or other parts of our life that may contain some mystery. I love it when your reading of the Scriptures stirs a question in you that you bring to me. In fact, my sermon for this Sunday comes as a response to a conversation that I had with a church member who helped me to think about something through his questions that I had never considered before. I may not have all of the answers yet, but the question is helping me to understand a deeper truth in the Bible. Join us this Sunday for “The Demons Knew Him.” (With special thanks to our church member Bill Foreman for helping me to think about this topic.)
The theme of questions will continue on Wednesday nights. Beginning on May 28, I will address some of the questions that you have been asking about life, faith, and the Bible. During Prayer Meeting people have been turning in cards with questions on them. In addition, I would welcome any questions that you want to send to my e-mail at [email protected]. I will compile all of the questions and address the ones that seem to be asked the most in a series I am calling “I Have a Question.”
You may or may not get the answer that you are looking for, but if we can “stay with the questions much longer” we might find that God stretches our minds and hearts as our faith grows.
Student Summer Mission Trip Prayer Partners Needed
Our Student Mission Trip this summer is May 31-June 7 to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The trip will have a music emphasis along with the
opportunities of children’s ministry through Mission Arlington. We need
two Prayer Partners per trip participant that will pray for the “trip missionary”
and provide a trip bag filled with travel snacks and prayer notes. A signup
sheet will be on the Student Ministry bulletin board on the Music Office
hallway.
The final mission trip training meeting is Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m.
The 25th Annual Langley InvitationalGolf Tournament
benefitting the FBC Student Ministry Missions
Thursday, May 29Goose Pond Colony Golf Course, Scottsboro, AL
SiGn uP by MondAy, MAy 26Registration forms available in the church office
TEE-oFF TiME: 12:00 NoonFoRMAT: Four Man Scramble with Shotgun Start
FEE: $45.00
STAFF NEWS
