Words From the Pastor Unity By Way of the Cross of Christ

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1 Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church January 2011 Volume VII, Issue 1 Words From the Pastor Unity By Way of the Cross of Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you in this blessed New Year with a renewed commitment to evangelism (leading the lost to Christ), teaching (edi ication/building a solid spiritual foundation for new Christians), and mentoring (nurturing through discipleship training, so that those mentored can become strong witnesses for Christ). It is with much gratefulness to our God that we are introducing our new mid week spiritual formation series S.E.E.D. (Spiritual Elements Essential for Discipleship). Implementing this new study will greatly enhance our present discipleship model (see below) as we continue to become the local Church that God has called us to be. BECAUSE OF CALVARY ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! This year Union Chapel will experience God in a better way! Your Servant Leader, O. Wendell Davis

2 Sunday School Lesson A Future for God s People January 2 Experiencing Redemption Isaiah 44:21-26 January 9 Hope for the Future Isaiah 45:18-24a January 16 Putting the Past Aside Isaiah 48: 14-19, January 23 Pay It Forward Isaiah 49:1-6 January 30 Suffering for Others Isaiah 53:4-6, Bible Study Wednesday Adult Bible Study 12:00 noon Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (Basement) Collegiate Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (Library) New Members Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19, NIV We are delighted to have you fellowship with us today and hope that our services will serve as an inspiration to you during the coming week. We hope that when you entered our doors, you felt a sweet, sweet spirit of warmth and love. Union Chapel is the church with a big heart of LOVE; where everybody is somebody, and JESUS CHRIST is the HEAD! If you are new to our community, a cordial invitation is extended to you to prayerfully consider becoming a member of our church family. Page 2 Nellie M. Price Delon X. Showers New Members Orientation is held every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Adult Class Instructors: Minister Theromiles Flowers Minister Ralph Tolliver Family Life Center Room 3 Youth Class Instructor: Sister Carolyn Crawl Basement Room 5

3 Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. What s Important Local Events Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr On February 4, 1968, exactly two months before Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, he delivered his last sermon at Atlanta s Ebenezer Baptist Church. In it, he described his preferences for his own funeral. He didn t want people to mention his Nobel Peace Prize, his other awards or where he went to school; none of that was important, he said. Instead, he wanted his eulogist to say King tried to give his life serving others and tried to love somebody. In that sermon, King also said everybody can serve, regardless of background or educational level. The only requirements, he said, were a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love. Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace Seminar January 13 UAHuntsville Of ice of Multicultural Affairs Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance UAH Chan Auditorium 4 p.m. The program featuring Mr. Jim Lucas, nationally acclaimed actor performing dramatic recitation and interpretive readings of Dr. King. This event is free and open to the public. January 14 GHIMF Emancipation Proclamation Service Progressive Union M.B. Church Speaker: Dr. Vashti McKenzie 7 p.m. January 17 26th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast Featured speaker: Attorney Mark Geragos of Geragos & Geragos Von Braun Center North Hall 8a.m. Have you ever wondered where your money goes? Come learn how to better manage your money and your life. Our church is hosting Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace class to teach God s way of handling money. The class is Dave teaching on video followed by small-group discussion. Brand New I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last 12 months. All you sought and didn t ind is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with more determination. All the good you tried for and didn t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer con licting desires. All you dreamed but didn t dare to do, all you hoped but did not will, all the faith you claimed but did not have these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose. I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to him who said, See, I am making all things new (Revelation 21:5, NRSV). Author unknown These principles apply to everyone whether you re inancially secure or are struggling with debt. The class will show you how to really live like never before with lessons on saving, debt elimination, investing and real estate to name a few. Over a million families have changed their family trees through Financial Peace, and we want to give you the opportunity to do the same. Class Details Class Start: Sunday, February 13, 2011 in the Fellowship Hall] Registration Deadline: January 31, 2011 For more information, contact Ann L. Erskine in the church of ice. Please make plans to join us on the journey to true inancial peace! Hope to see you there! Page 3

4 Union Chapel Ins tute of Biblical Studies REVIVE THE VISION SHARE THE VISION TEACH THE VISION Courses to Be Offered New Testament Survey Bible Study Methods Church History Study of Revela on Life of Christ Introduc on To Biblical Counseling Part 2 Epistles (Apostle Paul) Providing advance training for laypeople, equipping them in biblical and doctrinal studies, ministry skills, and leadership skills, so they may be prepared to do the work of the ministry. SPRING TERM 2011 Registra on: January Contact UCIBS Registrar Director: Sis. Roberta Ba le rba le@unionchapel hsv.org Phone: Term Classes: January 24 April 18 6:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. hsv.org/ins tute_of_biblical _studies A New Contemporary Worship Service From Hip-Hop to Hip-Hope Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Location: 100 Orange Drive Huntsville, Alabama Page 4 National Baptist Congress 6th Annual Married Couples Conference February 16 19, 2011 Houston, Texas The conference will be held at JW Marriott 5150 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas For more information on registration go to Registration deadline is February 7, National Baptist Convention, U.S.A, Inc. National Congress of Christian Education Dr. George W. Waddles, Sr., Congress President Dr. Julius Scruggs, Convention President Building Marriages on the Solid Rock Matthew 7: 24 27

5 Kid s Corner Union Chapel Tutorial Program The Tutorial Program will began January 19 from 5:30 6:45 p.m. in the Tutorial Room. Tutoring will be offered to students in grades K-12. If you are interested in participating in this program or interested in being a tutor, please contact Sis. Jenise Showers for further information. City-Wide Day of Prayer Service January 29 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Upcoming Events >>> January 9 Baptism and Holy Communion 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 worship services January 16 Installation of Officers February 5 Saturday Morning Christ Connection 9:00 a.m. The Rock Family Worship Center 2300 Memorial Pkwy Huntsville, AL Youth Ministry Super Bowl Fellowship February 6 Page 5

6 Monthly Ministry Meetings Ministry Time When SUNDAY Intercessory Prayer Line 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Every Prayer Line Ministry 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Every New Members Orientation 9:30 AM Every MONDAY Intercessory Prayer 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Every Revised Version Choir 6:00 PM 1st, 2nd & 4th Progressive Matrons 6:45 PM 1st Male Chorus 7:30 PM 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cancer Support Group 6:30 PM 1st Cub Scouts 6:00 PM 1st Missionary Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Ushers #1 Ministry 7:00 PM 2nd Youth Ushers Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Deacon's Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Min. Wives/Deaconess 6:30 PM 3rd Mother's Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Singles Ministry 6:00 PM 3rd Stitching and Quilting Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd & 4th Trustee's Ministry 6:30 PM 1st Young Women's Ministry 5:30 PM 2nd & 4th TUESDAY Senior Adult Ministry 1:00 PM 1st Boy Scout 6:00 PM 1st & 3rd Matrons 6:30 PM 1st & 3rd Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Laymen Brotherhood Men s Bible Study 7:00 PM 2nd Community Care 6:00 PM 2nd Recreation Ministry 6:30 PM 2nd Women's Choir 6:00 PM 3rd Cub Scouts 6:00 PM 4th WEDNESDAY Intercessory Prayer 11:00 AM 12 Noon Every The Passage 5:45 PM Every Sign Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sunday School Teachers 6:00 PM Every Education Assistance 5:30 PM 3rd THURSDAY Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Laymen Brotherhood 6:00 PM 2nd Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Tour and Hospitality Ministry 6:00 PM Women s Choir 6:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Ushers # 2 Ministry 7:00 PM 4th SATURDAY Minister s Meeting 8:00 AM 2nd Wellness Ministry 9:00 AM 2nd Street Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Community Care Outreach 11:00 AM 4th Progressive Matrons 10:00 AM 4th Girl Scouts 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 2nd & 4th The above ministry meeting schedule does not supersede your internal ministry calendar that has been previously posted. The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by the 10th of the month to newsletter@unionchapel -hsv.org. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness. WEEKLY SERVICES Early Worship Service 7:45 A.M. Sundays Sunday School Hour 9:30-10:30 A.M. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sundays Bible Study Monday - Wednesday 12:00 Noon Wednesdays 7:00 P.M. RADIO MINISTRY WDJL AM 1000 RADIO Sermon of the Day 2:00 Noon Mondays WEUP AM 1700 RADIO Sermon 1:30 PM Sundays TELEVISION MINISTRY Each Sunday WAWB TV 7:00-8:00 A.M. Comcast Cable 3 TV 8:00-9:00 P.M. Prayer Lines Are Open 8:00-9:00 P.M. LOCATION: 315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL fax OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. WEBSITE: unionchapel@unionchapel-hsv.org O. Wendell Davis, D.Min., Pastor