Speaking the Truth in Love

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1 Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL Volume 14, Issue 5 May 2017 Speaking the Truth in Love...but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ Ephesians 4:15 The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by the 20th of the month to newsletter@unionchapel-hsv.org. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness.

2 From the Pastor s Pen Watch Your Mouth As a child growing up I would sometimes say things that my mother did not approve. Whenever that happened, my mother would say watch your mouth. What she meant was, I said something out of line and I should never say it again. Well, as a Christian man and minister, the words of my mother still ring in my ears. Especially when I say something that is not godly. In James 3:6, we can see that the tongue is a fire. And in verse five we are told that the tongue is a little member but it can damage the whole body. very true, even at this present moment. What we say can cause others to fall. What we say can hurt many and even destroy lives. What we say will eventually destroy us. On the other hand when we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us to use words to build up and encourage, everyone around us will be blessed, including us. According to Proverbs, a kind word will even turn away wrath. It is my prayer that we will use our tongues to the glory of God. I am reminded of one of Flip Wilson s favorite characters, Rev. Leroy. While in this character Wilson would say, loose lips, sink ships. These words are Happy Mother s Day Happy Motherhood Mothers Day The dearest gifts that heaven holds, The very finest, too, Were made into one pattern That was perfect, sweet, and true; The Angels smiled, well-pleased, and said: Compared to all the others, This pattern is so wonderful Let s use it just for Mothers! And through the years a mother has been All that s sweet and good For there s one bit of God and love, In all true Motherhood. ~Helen Steiner Rice~ 2

3 New to Our Church Family We welcome you, with the joy of the Lord, to the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church family! It is our prayer that your faith will be strengthened as we learn and grow together. We invite you to explore the ministries of the church and ask God to show you where He wants you to get connected. We are truly excited you are here: Daria Aaliyah Andrews Shamela L. Collins Detra LaShannan Cowan Shayne Ja male Heathington Halia Anne Morris Jordyn Elise Morris Darryl F. Neal Tracey D. Neal Jocelyn Grace Neither Ronald Christopher Rice Let s Study Together BIBLE STUDY Join us every Wednesday 12 Noon Mid-day Bible Study Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday at 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. God s Pervasive and Sustaining Love God s Sustaining Love (Jonah 1:7-17) God s Love Preserved Jonah (Jonah 2:1-10) Youth Bible Study Basement God s Love for Nineveh (Jonah 3:1-10) Collegiate Bible Study Conference Room (Former Library) God s Pervasive Love (Jonah 4:1-11) It is not too late to be included in the historical Union Chapel Church Directory. We have an extension of four days only: Friday, June 9, Saturday, June 10, Sunday, June 11, and Monday, June 12, Photo time is 12:00-7:00 p.m. each day; photos will be taken at the Family Life Center. Make your appointment online at call Sister Roberta Battle at for additional information. ~We would like each member to be included in this Church Directory~ 3

4 When it s wise to wait, Psalm 130:1-8. Timing is critical in business, science, and sports. It s also essential in a believer s life. In order to keep in step with the Lord, we need to carry out His instructions in accordance with His timetable. In God s kingdom, waiting means seeking further direction from Him while remaining in our present circumstances. It encompasses both an attitude of expectance, God, what would You like me to do? and one of readiness, God, I am willing to do as You direct. It is our wisest course of action because we will: Receive Direction. Too often, we make decisions based on the influence of our friends or culture. But God is the only source of true wisdom. He knows all things and answers us on the basis of His complete understanding. He is willing to give us clear direction for any decisions we are trying to make, large or small. He wants the very best for us in our personal life, whether the issue is marriage, school, business, or friendships. (Psalm 32:8). Wisdom to Live By Get onto His Timetable. God will also use the waiting period to bring us in line with His perfect timing. To others, it may appear as if we are delaying unnecessarily. However, knowing we are walking in concert with God will bring His divine peace to our hearts. Be Prepared for His Answer and Course of Action. God may use a season of waiting to help us recognize ungodly motives and sin, and to strengthen our faith. Acting wisely begins with hearing from the Lord. When was the last time you waited to receive direction from Him? ~Dr. Charles Stanley Wellness News Eat well to sleep well! A high-fiber, low-sugar, low-saturated fat diet may help you catch more zzz s. If every health benefit of a plant-based, wholefoods diet were a guest at a wedding, you d probably have to rent a bigger tent. The most recently identified guest to show up, unexpected but welcome, is better sleep. (As usual, she looks glowing and well-rested!) In a small clinical study, researchers found that a nourishing diet, high in fiber and low in both sugar and saturated fat, led to falling asleep faster and sleeping more deeply. The results of this study are important because there is currently very little scientifically based information about eating for better sleep, notes Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Michelle Drerup, PsyD. More research is needed to confirm the link, in particular for people who have trouble sleeping, says Drerup. But there s no need to wait for confirmation to align your plate with the principles in the study. Vegetables and fruit, lentils and beans, intact (not stripped) grains like brown rice and quinoa, and nutritious fats from salmon, ocean trout and avocados all fit the bill. You ll set yourself up for good health on any number of fronts, including a lower risk of inflammation and cardiovascular disease. ~Cleveland Clinic Wellness 4

5 Senior Moments... The Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) toured historic Gee s Bend on Saturday, April 15, Sister Felicia Williams, a native of Gee s Bend, served as tour guide. Passage Ministry Passage Ministry Phase I and Accelerated Phase candidates toured the City of Huntsville on Saturday, April 8, The purpose of the tour was to expose candidates to the city with an African American flare and perspective. Mr. Bobby Hayden, Alabama A&M University Alumni Association Historian, served as tour guide. 5

6 Congratulations... Congratulations to Sister Alexis Jennings, a member of the South Carolina University Gamecocks Women s Basketball team. The South Carolina Gamecocks won the NCAA national championship on April 2, 2017, beating SEC rival Mississippi State University. Alexis is a junior majoring in public health and nursing. Congratulations to Sister Lidia George, who received the Presidential Silver Medallion during the Academic Honors Convocation. Lidia is a junior at Alabama A&M University, majoring in Early Childhood Education and maintains a 3.81 GPA. Congratulations to Brother Jackson Henderson and Sister Nia Stevenson, who were presented at the Alpha Omega Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 19th Annual Junior Cotillion. The Coronation of Stars was held April 8, 2017 at the Von Braun Center. The gala featured seventh to ninth grade girls and boys who have been engaged with positive community leaders and activities to provide skills to help them maximize their success in life. Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is a national business and professional women s organization dedicated to providing services to improve the quality of life of individuals in many communities throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands. Congratulations to Brother Robert Bob Ford, who was inducted into the Huntsville Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame on April 10, Bob is described as is one of the finest basketball players in the history of J. O. Johnson High. He later became a fouryear letterman in college at Lipscomb (Tenn.), playing 124 games, and was a key starter on Lipscomb's National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national championship team in Congratulations to Keyshawn Erskine (pictured on the right) and Solomon Pitts (pictured on the left) on their recent induction into the National Junior Honor Society at Meridianville Middle School. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. ~Jeremiah 29:11~ 6

7 Community News & Events May 13 Alabama Kidney Foundation Walk Randolph School 1005 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, AL 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For additional information, contact Sister Audra Allen June 3 AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc. 16th Annual Leadership Awards Banquet Ernest L. Knight Reception Center Alabama A&M University Normal, AL 6:00 p.m. For additional information, contact Sister Georgia Valrie, June 5-22 College of Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences (CETPS) STEM Academy High School STEM Experience for students having completed grades 9-11 Alabama A&M University Normal, AL For additional information, contact Brother Gerald Vines, or gerald.vines@aamu.edu June 17 Fun Festival & Expo Von Braun Center South Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For additional information call or UCCA Golf Classic The Second Annual Union Chapel Christian Academy Ambassador Golf Classic was held Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Colonial Golf Course in Meridianville, AL. Twenty teams competed in this year s classic. J.R. Richardson and Venita King took tournament first place, Josh Oliver and Tom Parker placed second. Venita King also took home the trophy for the longest drive - female and Harold Weatherly for the longest drive - male. Just a Thought... A good leader surrounds himself or herself with honest, trustworthy counselors and then listens to them. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right (Proverbs 16:13). Do you know leaders who surround themselves with yes people? Personal insecurity drives them to seek only positive reinforcement for every decision they make. A smart leader surrounds himself or herself with smarter people, who are willing to speak their minds and offer sound counsel. After all, Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed (Proverbs 15:22). ~Brent Rinehart (Crosswalk.com) 7

8 Monthly Ministry Meetings Ministry Time When SUNDAY Intercessory Prayer Line 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Every New Members Orientation 9:30 AM Every Prayer Line Ministry 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Every MONDAY Intercessory Prayer 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Every Stitching and Quilting Ministry 6:00 PM Every Cancer Support Group 6:30 PM 1st Progressive Matrons 6:45 PM 1st Revised Version Choir 6:00 PM 1st/2nd/4th Trustees Ministry 6:30 PM 1st Missionary Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Ushers #1 Ministry 7:00 PM 2nd Youth Ushers Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Deacons Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Deaconess Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Mothers Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Grief Ministry 6:00 PM 4th Men s Ministry 6:00 PM 4th TUESDAY Senior Adult Ministry 1:00 PM 1st Cub Scouts 6:30 PM 1st Matrons 6:30 PM 1st & 3rd Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Laymen Brotherhood 7:00 PM 2nd Community Care 6:00 PM 2nd Recreation Ministry 6:30 PM 2nd Women's Choir 6:00 PM 3rd Ministers Wives 6:30 PM 3rd Male Chorus 7:00 PM 3rd WEDNESDAY Intercessory Prayer 11:00 AM 12 Noon Every The Passage Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sign Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sunday School Teachers 6:00 PM Every Education Assistance Ministry 5:30 PM 3rd THURSDAY Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Tour and Hospitality Ministry 6:00 PM Women s Choir 6:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Male Chorus 7:00 PM 3rd Executive Ministry Meeting 6:00 PM 3rd Young Women s Ministry 5;45 PM 3rd Ushers #2 Ministry 7:00 PM 4th SATURDAY Wellness Ministry 9:00 AM 2nd Boy Scouts 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1st & 3rd Street Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Community Care Outreach Ministry 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. CHURCH ADDRESS 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 Saturday Morning Worship Orange Drive Campus 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services 7:45 & 10: 45 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 12:00 Noon 7:00 p.m. RADIO MINISTRY WEUP AM 1700 RADIO Sermon 1:30 p.m. Sunday TELEVISION MINISTRY Each Sunday WAWB TV 7:00-8:00 a.m. Comcast Cable 3 TV 8:00-9:00 p.m. Mediacom Cable Channel 11 (WAMY) 7:00-8:00 a. m. (Check your local cable services for more broadcast times)