The Messenger. this sunday. May 25, 2014 The Sixth Sunday of Easter. FirST THouGHTS David Hull, pastor. SErMoN The Demons Knew Him Mark 1:23-25, 32-34

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1 Volume 65 / Week Number 21 / May 22, 2014 The Messenger first baptist huntsville learn here. 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 this sunday May 25, 2014 The Sixth Sunday of Easter SErMoN The Demons Knew Him Mark 1:23-25, 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 at david@fbchsv.org. 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. 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 knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

2 ministry calendar Sunday, May 25 First Fellowship Morning Bible Study Student Choir rehearsal Sanctuary Worship No Evening Activities 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Monday, May 26 Memorial Day - Building Closed Tuesday, May 27 Spiritual Formations Group/parlor intercessory prayer Group 2345 Ministry open Gym Adult Handbells/240 Boy Scouts Wednesday, May 28 Women s precept Bible Study/327 Student Mission Trip prep Supper/FH Family picnic to Meet Hector prayer Meeting & Bible Study/FH orchestra rehearsal Sanctuary Choir/Choir room First Fellowship Band practice/lc Thursday, May 29 langley Golf Tournament organ recital 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:45 pm 5:30 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 12:00 pm 7:30 pm Organ Recital Thursday, May 29 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary 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. May 31-June 7 Student Summer Mission Trip to Dallas, TX 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 Are you looking for a good book to read? Don t forget the First Baptist Church Library Our library is stocked with non-fiction and fiction books for the whole family. Library Hours FAMILY MATTERS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Family 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 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 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) knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

3 Wednesday Night Dinner Menu Wednesday, May 28 Adults pizza Bar Salad Dessert 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, offering This Week $ 65, ytd $ 2,760, Faith Steps - Admin Suite This Week $ ytd Congratulations 2014 Graduates! $ 88, To Date $ 781, Faith Steps to the Future This Week $ 2, ytd $ 436, To Date $ 5,402, VBS 2014 June :00 AM 12:00 PM Register today! Contact the Children s Ministry Office at or sign up online at 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! ATTENDANCE Sunday School preschool 61 Children 65 Students Adults Visitors Brookdale ToTAl Worship Service Combined Worship ToTAl

4 nu noon STAFF NEWS 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 , 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 janehull@aol.com 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 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! Music Camp 2014 July AM - 2 PM Final Presentation on Friday, July 11 Cost is $45 ($30 for each additional child) Register online at or in the Music Ministry Office Contact the Music Ministry Office for more information:

5 STAFF NEWS Hector Castelltort Children 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 hector@fbchsv.org. 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 Stillwell Student 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 kelsey@fbchsv.org. Megan Turner Student Ministry Resident Megan 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 You can reach Megan at megan@fbchsv.org. Grant Frederick Music 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 grant@fbchsv.org.

6 Baylor Dallas, h 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 be Student Summer Mission Trip Prayer Partners Needed ster uca r at une 1 an nd tist n with une hurch or s ging Langley Invitational Golf Tournament The 25th Annual 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. benefitting the FBC Student Ministry Missions Thursday, May 29 Goose Pond Colony Golf Course, Scottsboro, AL SiGn up by MondAy, MAy 26 Registration forms available in the church office TEE-oFF TiME: 12:00 Noon FoRMAT: Four Man Scramble with Shotgun Start FEE: $45.00 The final mission trip training meeting is Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.