The Messenger. this sunday. September 21, 2014 Gideon Sunday

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1 Volume 65 / Week Number 38 / September 18, 2014 The Messenger first baptist huntsville Sunday is Gideon Sunday at First Baptist Church. In each morning service Dr. Horace Carson, State VP, AL/ NW FLA Gideon Association, North Region, will share a presentation and we will receive an offering to support the ministry of the Gideons. This ministry places Bibles all around the world so that millions of people can learn the good news of God s love. be the retreat speaker. Please pray for our Student Fall Retreat this weekend. As of Tuesday morning, 109 students were signed up to be a part of this great weekend. Matt Hester, who was our Student Ministry Summer Intern several years ago, will Our deacons met this week for their monthly meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Rodger Keene was elected as Deacon Chair and Dow Canup as Deacon ViceChair. I know you join me in expressing appreciation to this past year s Deacon Chair, Pam Jones, who served us in a magnificent way this past year along with John Gordon as Deacon Vice-Chair. Their leadership was significant. They, along with ten other deacons, rotate off at the end of September. Wednesday night, September 17, the FY15 Vision for Ministry Budget will be presented and discussed. This proposed budget covers our fiscal year which will begin in October and end September The proposed budget of $4,200,000 represents a $100,000 increase over this year s budget. This increase allows for increased ministry efforts only made possible by your continued faithful giving. The FY15 Budget will be presented for vote without discussion at the end of each worship service on Sunday, September 28. The recommendation being presented comes with endorsements from the Finance Committee, Leadership Council, and Deacons. You will read elsewhere in this newsletter that our Vision Team has been formed and elected by the church. We had our first meeting last week to elect officers. The Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff look forward to our Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27. You will hear more from this meeting in the coming days! Please continue to lift our Pastor Search Committee, Interim Pulpit Committee, Vision Team, and Ministerial Staff in your prayers during these especially important days in our church. Your faithful presence, giving, and prayers are important. See you Sunday for Worship and Bible Study! this sunday September 21, 2014 Gideon Sunday SermoN - TraViS collins Sermon Series on the church: So What Do We Do Now? Third class members 1 Peter 4:10-11, ephesians 4:14-16 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 Sanctuary Choir Anthem Soon Ah Will Be Done - Dawson Music from the Young Musicians Choir Music from the FBC Saxophone Ensemble Amazing Grace FouNDaTioNS For life classes Jud Reasons, Executive Pastor knowing, loving, serv ing Christ...together A full list of classes may be found online at Or in the green brochures at each Welcome Center

2 ministry calendar Sunday, September 21 First Fellowship Worship morning Bible Study Sanctuary Worship FBc Strings rehearsal Student Praise Band rehearsal men s ensemble Practice Foundations for life classes Student choir 8:15 am 9:15 am 10:30 am 2:00 Pm 3:00 Pm 4:00 Pm 4:00 & 5:00 Pm 5:00 Pm monday, September 22 letter Writing ministry mops meeting hallelujah choir men s Bible Study Fellowship Tuesday, September 23 Spiritual Formations Women s Bible Study: Daniel SilK meeting 2345 ministry Gym GriefShare Boy Scout Troop 70 Forum mosaic ringers rehearsal Wednesday, September 24 Women s Precept Bible Study american Senior assistance Program Writing your life Story Supper/Fh Spanish class employment Peace Seminar Financial Peace university children s music & missions The Daniel Plan Women s Bible Study: James laugh your Way to a Better marriage marriage Study: his Needs/her Needs Prayer meeting & Bible Study/Fh Student liftoff orchestra rehearsal First Fellowship Band Practice/lc Sanctuary choir rehearsal Thursday, September 25 esl Walkie Talkies 345 ladies Fellowship 10:30 am 7:00 am 5:00 Pm 6:30 Pm 6:30 Pm 6:30 Pm 11:00 am 3:00 Pm 4:45 Pm 5:00 Pm 5:45 Pm 5:45 Pm 5:45 Pm 7:00 Pm 7:00 Pm 10:00 am Ladies Fellowship Who: 3hirty, 4orty, 5ifty-something women What: An evening of fun, food & fellowship When: Thursday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 PM Where: At the home of Susan Wessinger 4018 Medford Drive in Huntsville RSVP: Please call or Susan Wessinger by September 23 ( or msjwessinger@gmail.com) Facilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint Wednesdays at 5:45-7:00 PM September 24 - October 29 Community Room 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 NEW MEMBER Maggie Hempstead 1703 White Fern Ave Huntsville, AL This DVD presentation by Mark Gungor is a riot! Mark s candid and comedic approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage. He is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage. Designed for all marriages. Register through Mosaic Available Small Groups or call Tommy Tucker 307 Marsheutz Ave. Huntsville, AL CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Former members Carolyn & Paul Miles in the loss of her mother and John (Lisa) Miles and Elizabeth (Hunter) Weatherly in the loss of their grandmother Eva Deal knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

3 Wednesday Night Dinner menu Wednesday, September 24 adults hamburger Steak with Gravy roasted Potatoes Steamed Vegetables Staff Anniversary Recognition This week we celebrate and give thanks to God for the twenty years of ministry we have shared with Angela Seanor. Angela joined the staff in September of 1994 as our Childcare Coordinator. Her dedication to providing the best for our children is evident as she coordinates the number of paid workers needed per class, watches the church calendar closely to determine when childcare is necessary, interviews and trains staff, and still finds the time to encourage parents and workers. Her gentle spirit and servant heart is evident to workers, parents, and children. When you see Angela in the hallway this week, share your words of encouragement and appreciation with her. Thank you Angela for loving our children! Salad Grilled chicken Salad (reservations for salad must be turned in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.) STeWarDShiP report Week # 50 09/14/14 year-to-date Goal $ 3,936, offering This Week Experienced Adult $ 75, ytd WHEN: Monday, October 6 10:00 AM-3:30 PM WHERE: Jimmy Wall s lake house. COST: $6.00 plus a covered dish. $ 3,963, Faith Steps - admin Suite This Week $ ytd $ 126, To Date $ 819, Faith Steps to the Future This Week RSVP: Call the Experienced Adult Office at or 55plus@fbchsv.org. Bill Walton - Chair Lindsey Giambone - Vice Chair Debbie McDaniel - Secretary Nathan Alderson Emily DePlachett Christina Hearne Cathy Hicks Chuck Rosecrans Ken Smith $ 540, To Date $ 5,505, attendance Vision Team Meets to Elect Officers Our Vision Team was unanimously elected at our Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 3. At our first meeting on Tuesday, September 9, the committee elected Bill Walton as Chair, Lindsey Giambrone as Vice Chair, and Debbie McDaniel as Secretary. $ 3, ytd Sunday School Preschool 85 children 62 Students 126 adults 608 Visitors 63 Brookdale 22 ToTal 960 Worship Service First Fellowship 446 Sanctuary Worship 550 ToTal 996 There will be a combined meeting of our Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff for Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27. ThaNK you Thank you notes have been received from Ollie Steger and Mike Soutullo. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the Music Suite.

4 MEMORIALS May 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014 FAITH STEPS Jack Harbarger Paul and Janice Allison William and Polly Lucas Graham and Corinne Shovelton Arnold and Sara Stokes John Wiggins Leonard and Ila Mitchum James and Mary Reeder Karen and Bill Rowell Graham and Corinne Shovelton Arnold and Sara Stokes Mary Wilson Bill and Polly Lucas MEMORIAL FUND Ernie Hamilton Billie L. East Evelyn East Jeff East John W. East Elenora Hamrick Ted and Martha Fountain Jack Harbarger Alleda W. Coons Jerome and Cindy Cowley C.C. and Martha Fountain Vaudine Harbarger Gilmore Terry and Jeannie Harbarger Jean Hinson Bill and Sydna Johnson Tommy and Helen Lewis Valerie Morgan Lamar Nesbit Jimmy and Charlotte Park Albry and Susan Peddy Cliff and Sue Ellen Sisson Ben and Lossie Small Sue and Donna Thornton Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Williams III Carl Morring, Jr. William and Cecilia Halsey Mary Claire Sefton Zack Thompson Nita Snyder John Wiggins Mark and Rebecca Harris Laura and Jeff Martin Caroline McLain Jerry McLain Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott McLain Leonard and Ila Mitchum June Moore Laurie Pierson Rooney Weaver Mary Wilson Ann Gravlee Leoroy Huntington Phillip Marshall Lynn W. McGee Laddin and Heather Montgomery June Moore Ruthie Fink Pressley James and Mary Reeder Peggy Nan Sisson Chuck and Samantha Thompson Faye Trussell Latham and Ann Walker Louise and Edgar Welden Elizabeth Whitten Ron and Marsha Willis Frank C. Wilson, Jr. Frank C. Wilson, Sr. Employees of Aero Thermo Technology, Inc.

5 MEMORIALS May 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014 LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Cleveland Barbara Lattanzi MOTHER S DAY OFFERING May Buchanan Harold and Liz Newcomb Henry Hill, Jr. Perry Smith James and Mary Reeder Adelaide Steinberg Buddy Yates Bettie Field Mary La Marsh Scott and Susan Field STUDENT MINISTRY Pru Lawson Gary and Melinda Lawson Zack Thompson Kady DeWees Minnie Vaughn Neighbors Margaret Lord Neighbors Bob and Margaret Neighbors TELEVISION MINISTRY PET PROJECT Harold Parker Susan Cloud Leonard Yesinsky Betty Yesinsky HONORARIUMS SPECIAL MISSIONS Peggi Deleuil Martha Nolan Daphine Collins GLOBAL MISSIONS Karol Emanuel Agnes Gatlin Ernie Hamilton Jack Harbarger Joyce Freisen John and Robin Freisen Jean King Latham and Ann Walker Jud and Anne Reasons Jean Buffington

6 Glasses for the Dominican Republic First 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 First 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 The medical mission team led by Dr. Graham will be going to the Dominican Republic in November. Part of the work there is to help people see better with the gift of glasses. The vision team is asking for your gently used glasses. Please bring your glasses to the church office anytime or you may leave them at any of the Welcome Centers on Sundays and Wednesdays. The deadline is Tuesday, September 30. FBC Orchestra s 30th Anniversary Concert A Children s Concert Sunday, October 19 4:00 PM 30th Anniversary Living Christmas Tree December Music preparations have begun Come and sing with us! Joint Worship with FMBC Blue Springs We are delighted to welcome First Missionary Baptist Church to worship with us on Sunday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.