The Messenger. this sunday. January 6, FirSt thoughts David hull, Pastor. Sermon Living Stones 1 Peter 2:1-10

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1 Volume 64 / Week Number 1 / January 3, 2013 The Messenger first baptist huntsville irst thoughts David hull, Pastor happy New Year! those words rang out many times during this past week. We greet 2013 with such words and share this exclamation of hope with each other. or irst Baptist Church, the New Year begins with a very significant Sunday. It truly is a Happy New Year! Let me tell you about it. Sunday morning, January 6, our irst ellowship worship service will meet in a new space. the Life Center in our new addition will now be the home for our 8:15 a.m. contemporary worship service. the seating capacity will be greatly enlarged and the space for worship should be a tremendous improvement for us. i encourage everyone who worships in the irst ellowship service to be present on Sunday for this significant beginning. More than that i encourage you to invite someone to join you for worship on this day. Come for refreshments and fellowship in the gathering Place prior to worship, and then be ready to praise god together at 8:15 when a new era of worship begins for irst Baptist Church. We have planned a special time to launch the new building addition on Sunday afternoon. rom 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. we will have an open house in the new space. Come and look around and become acquainted with all of the areas of the facilities. then at 3:00 p.m. we will have a Service of Dedication in the Life Center. the purpose of this service is to give thanks to all who have worked so hard to bring the dream of this new space to reality. We will worship and pray and dedicate this new space to the glory of god. Everyone is invited to attend. or over seven years we have been planning, praying, talking, giving, and building a new structure. Now we are beginning to use the space. As we move in, i think that it will be a good time to talk about Building the People of god. My message series will start on Sunday morning and will focus on how god wants us the church to be built. What would that look like? We know what our new facilities look like now. What would the People of god look like if we let god build us? Let s talk about that on Sunday morning. happy New Year! 2013 promises to be a great year for irst Baptist Church. Are you ready? this sunday January 6, 2013 Sermon Living Stones 1 Peter 2:1-10 Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages irst ellowship - 8:15 a.m. Meeting in the Life Center Music from the irst ellowship Band Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. Anthem from the Sanctuary Choir Special Music from the Lewallen amily Open House for New Addition - 2:00 p.m. Dedication Service for New Addition - 3:00 p.m. knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

2 ministry calendar Sunday, Jan. 6 irst ellowship/life Center Morning Bible Study Sanctuary Worship/Sanct. Open House Dedication Service 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Monday, Jan. 7 MOPS/Community Room Balance Classes/140,141, 114 Hallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM Tuesday, Jan. 8 Student Prayer Breakfast Mommy Time/Community Rm. Venture Scouts/342 ORUM/Life Center 6:45 AM 6:30 PM Wednesday, Jan. 9 Balance Classes/140,141, 114 Health Ministry/111 Supper/H inancial Peace/118 Music & Missions Bible Study for Men and Women/111 Women s Bible St./114 Prayer Service/H Orchestra/Sanct. LiftOff/Student Center Sanctuary Choir/CR 1:00-4 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 7:00 PM Music Ministry in the New Year Hallelujah Choir resumes January 7 Wednesday choirs (adults and children) resume January 9 Orchestra resumes January 9 Student Choir resumes January 13 Adult Handbells resume January 15 Sanctuary Choir Mid-Winter Retreat (Easter Music) is January onsite Thursday, Jan. 10 ESL Classes/1st L, H S.I.L. K./108 12:00-8 PM riday, Jan. 11 MOPS/Community Rm. Balance Classes/140, 141, 114 ellowship Club/H 10:00 AM Library Hours Sunday Tuesday Wednesday 9-9:15 AM 10:10-10:45 AM 11:40-12:00 PM 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 4:00-5:00 PM amily Matters BC Students in Grades 7-12 January 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. OUR NEWEST reese Caroline Jobes, daughter of Kristen and Dale Jobes, born December 18, Proud grandparents are Joel and terry Lonergan. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Al and Deborah Mason in the loss of his father Albert Mason. Chad Cox in the loss of his grandmother, Peyton and Presley Cox in the loss of their great grandmother, Laneva Cox. Bobby and Cherry Saint in the loss of her mother, Sarah Margaret (Sassy) Saint in the loss of her grandmother, Babs Collins. Speaker - Travis Crim Band - Clemency or more information contact the Student Ministry Office at studentministry@fbchsv.org knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

3 Wednesday Night Dinner Menu Wednesday, January 9 Adults Grilled Chicken Rice Pilaf Steamed Vegetables Cranberry Salad Wheat Rolls Salad Grilled Chicken Salad (Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday) STEWARDSHIP REPORT ebruary Tickets available beginning January 7 riday, ebruary 22: Doyle Dykes Concert, 7:00 p.m. 12/30/12 Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,312, Offering This Week $ 363, YTD $ 1,312, Debt Retirement This Week Retreat Seminars for YOU: Marriage Dale and Jena orehand, Stained Glass Ministries Parenting Brad Griffin, co-author of Sticky aith Life at a Crossroads Loyd Allen, spiritual guide and professor Preschool Praise Day Miss Patty Cake Children s Mini Camp Nic Allen and Team, Rolling Hills Community Church Boomers, Empty Nesters, and Beyond David and Claudia Aarp, Marriage Alive $ 2, YTD $ 12, aith Steps to the uture This Week $ 333, YTD $ 711, To Date: $ 4,600, BC invites all Mothers of Preschoolers to join us! January 7, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Call Joy at or joy@fbchsv.org Sunday School Preschool 34 Children 51 Students 122 Adults 506 Visitors 33 TOTAL 759 Worship Service TOTAL C A C A i C c W 1 N ATTENDANCE Childcare is provided free for your children while you are meeting with other moms. this is a great way to meet new friends and find support as you plunge into parenthood! Childcare (MoPPEtS) is by reservation only and space is limited! We hope you will join us! P T T u 696 THANK YOU Thank you notes have been received from Terry and Olivia Rainey, Jim Lee, Carolyn Nalls, Dale and Cindy Osborne, Dolores Johnson, Beatrice Renee Collins-Williams (Director, Valley Convervatory), Benita Hines and family, Joyce and Don Royston, Laura Biggerstaff, and from Elaine Dickson (Director, CWJC). They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office. M 1 I p h t 2 L t r a y 2

4 oundations for Life on Sunday Nights Beginning January 13, 2013 Childcare is available Pastor s Class Living in a Community of aith: A Study of 1 Corinthians 5:00- Chapel Taught by David Hull The Apostle Paul s first letter to the church in Corinth gives us one of the best pictures of the early church. It also provides us with principles for living in a community of faith today. Join us as we study about God s plan for our church today. or Parents of Older Children and Teenagers 5:00- Student Center acilitated by Jamie Mackey or parents of teenagers and older children as well as student workers Contact the Student Ministries Office jamie@fbchsv.org or or Parents of Younger Children and Preschoolers 5:00- Room 229 acilitated by Laura and Daniel Cook, Joan Whetzel and more or parents of younger children and preschoolers aith Begins At Home A class discussion of ways to share your faith at home with your children including family devotions and activities. Contact the Childhood Ministries Office cindyr@fbchsv.org or Let s Talk About Marriage! 4:00- Room 327 acilitated by Pam McDaniel and other couples as special guests A 7-week class for couples who are seriously dating, engaged, or married less than 3 years. Each session will include enjoying a meal together and lively conversation on topics such as: The Marriage Covenant; Love Languages; Communication; Conflict Resolution; Likenesses & Differences; Roles & Responsibilities; Handling inances. Cost: $10/ couple. Register by January 6. Contact 2345 Ministry Office ; pam@fbchsv.org. Women s Bible Study 4:00- Room week study facilitated by Nannette O Dell The Law of Love, Lessons from Deuteronomy by Beth Moore. This is a six-week study. Cost is $10 for the listening guide. No homework! Register by January 6. Contact 2345 Adult Ministry Office ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org. Men s Bible Study 5:00- Room week study facilitated by Mike Soutullo Radical by David Platt In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a successful suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Register by January 6. Contact 2345 Adult Ministry Office ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org. Love Dare 5:00- Room 324 acilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint ollowing the movie IREPROO, the 40 DAYS LOVE DARE is the life/marriage changing, step by step daily challenge to learning to love your spouse, another imperfect person, unconditionally, as God intended. The Sunday night study will review clips from the movie and have discussion about them. We will discuss your Love Dares from the previous week and look to the upcoming Love Dares. Our first class will show the movie at 3:00 to those who have not seen the movie yet. Class will begin at 5:00. The daily Love Dare will be electronically delivered to the participants. Signup by to 2345adults@fbchsv.org. Continued on next page

5 Student Choir 5:00 PM Choir Room Led by Billy Orton, Anne Reasons, and Sherry Upshaw oundations for Life on Sunday Nights (continued) Classes for Grades 1-6 5:00 PM Room 227 The Gospel Project The Gospel Project for Kids is a Christ-centered Bible study resource that follows a chronological timeline of Bible events presenting the story of redemption through Jesus like kids have never seen it before! Each week, these stories come to life through video, music, activities, and more. Preschool oundations 5:00 PM Age 3- Kindergarten Room 216 Hands-On Bible Bible based curriculum written specifically for 3-5 year olds: using crafts, games, songs, and drama to help Bible stories come alive. Babies 2 s 5:00 PM Childcare Room 206 orum 6:30-8:30 PM Gathering Place Begins January 8 Young Adult Bible study and discussion Women s Bible Study Begins January 15, 9:00-11:00 AM acilitated by Becky Soutullo Topic TBA Tuesday Bible Studies Wednesday Nights beginning January 9 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Begins January 9, 5:45-6:45 PM ellowship Hall Bible Study led by David Hull inancial Peace University Begins January 9, 5:30-7:00 PM 118 acilitated by Hunter and Alison Hoskins This course teaches families and individuals how to handle their money through biblical, common sense principles and small group accountability. As people walk through PU together, marriages are healed as couples get on the same page about money, parents learn how to teach their children about money, singles are kept accountable to responsible money management, and relationships within the church grow. Register by January 6, contact alison@fbchsv.org or contact her at Women s Bible Study Begins January 9, 5:45-7:00 PM Room 114 Boundaries by Henry Cloud Coordinated by Mecia Stapp and a team of co-facilitators and teachers Register by January 6, contact 2345Adult Ministry Office ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org. Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage by Mark Gungor Begins January 9, 6:00-7:00 PM Room 324 acilitated by Bob & Cherry Saint Register by January 6, contact 2345Adult Ministry Office ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org. Bible Study for Men and Women Begins January 9, 6:00-7:00 PM Room 111 Taught by Austin Boyd A course evaluating medical ethics, issues, and advances, in the light of scripture. or more information, contact 2345Adult Ministry Office ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org.

6 Health Ministry Class irst Baptist Church 600 Governors Drive Huntsville, AL office: weekend minister on call: hour prayer line: fbchsv.org The MESSENGER (USPS ) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by irst Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL Periodical postage paid at Huntsville, Alabama POSTMASTER send change of address to THE MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL January 12, :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Community room Cost is $15 per person. this includes continental breakfast, lunch, packet of resources, exposure to world-class and regional excellence, and opportunities to network with area congregational leaders in health ministries. to register contact Eugenia graves, Parish Nurse Coordinator at fcn@fbchsv.org or Mommy Time A special event for Mothers of Preschoolers! January 8, :00 8:00 p.m. Community room Come for dinner and welcome in the New Year with something special just for you! Call Let us know to expect you! Childcare is available with reservation! Deadline date: January 6, 2013 nt, Tuesdays, beginning January 15 6:00-7:30 PM Parlor All who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited. Contact Betty Barnett at or ran Wilson at for more information. MeetBC! Are you new to BC? 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 MeetBC! 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 pam@fbchsv.org or simply share your information on a guest card and indicate you want to be invited to our class that begins January 27.