The Messenger. this sunday. October 28, 2012

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1 Volume 63 / Week Number 43 / October 25, 2012 The Messenger first baptist huntsville FIRST THOugHTS David Hull, Pastor On January 6, 1963, Dr. Alvin Hopson preached the final sermon in the church building on Clinton and gallatin streets. The next week the congregation began to use the building on governors Drive. On that last Sunday in the old building Dr. Hopson chose the text from Isaiah 54:2-3. Enlarge the place of thy dwelling. Let the curtain of thy habitation be stretched out. Hold not back. Lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes and you will spread abroad to the right and to the left and your descendants will possess the nations and will people the desolate cities. He closed his sermon with the challenge: god has blessed you by giving to you a wider field of usefulness. Now let us move to Governors Drive and go to work. Amen. In early November we will gain possession of our new building. The office area will still be under construction, but the rest of the building should be complete. We will begin our preparations for the Thanksgiving Dinner that will be held in the new building on November 18. As we are on the verge of making this move, it might be a good time to listen to these powerful words from Isaiah again. My sermon this Sunday is Enlarge the Tent and the text is Isaiah 54:2-3. I hope that you will join us for worship as we prepare for ministry in our new building. The following Sunday, November 4, we will have a special guest preacher. Our Stewardship Committee had the great idea of inviting a guest who could challenge us to be faithful and generous stewards of all that god has entrusted to us. I am very excited to announce that Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, President of Samford university, will be the preacher in both of our morning worship services on that day. We will begin our stewardship emphasis of Together We Plant... Together We Harvest based on 2 Corinthians 9:10. Dr. Westmoreland is giving excellent leadership to Samford during these days and I am grateful that he can be with us for worship on November 4. You will be blessed by his message. knowing, loving, serv ing Christ...together this sunday October 28, 2012 Sermon Enlarge the Tent Isaiah 54:2-3 First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m. Music from the First Fellowship Band Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. Music from the Student Choir I Will Rejoice Martin If Any Man Be in Christ Bryce/Harlan Music from the Sanctuary Choir If Ye Love Me Tallis Music from the FBC Orchestra Amazing Grace Ticheli Evening Activities Foundations for Life Classes

2 ministry calendar Sunday, October 28 First Fellowship Morning Bible Study Sanctuary Worship Student Choir/CR, 343 Foundations for Life Classes Student FUN Night 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM Meet-&-Treat where having fun, building community, and reaching out all come together Monday, Oct. 29 Letter Writing/242 Balance Classes/140,141 Hallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM Tuesday, Oct. 30 Student Prayer Breakfast Tues. Morn. Intercess./242 Women s Bible Study/343 Health & Living/140 Grief Share/Parlor Venture Scouts/342 Boy Scouts/343 FORUM/321, 327 Adult Handbells/315 6:45 A M 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM Wednesday, Oct. 31 Balance Classes/140,141, FH Precept Bible Study/343 Writing Your Life Story/118 Supper/FH Financial Peace/111 M & M: Meet & Treat FireProof Study/324 Prayer Service/FH Orchestra/Sanct. LiftOff/ Sanctuary Choir/Ch. Rm. 11:00 AM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM Thursday, Nov. 1 Young Adults Bible St./Parlor Sparkman s Prayer Breakfast AARP Driver Safety/118 6:00 AM 8:00 PM Wednesday October 31 Meet & Treat is an activity that will replace our normal Wednesday night Music and Missions. Families will be encouraged to go to one of the listed houses of our FBC church family and gather from 5:30-7:00. We will take our children from house to house to collect treats and then also give out vouchers for a complimentary Wednesday night meal as an opportunity for outreach. Saturday, Nov. 3 LCT Retreat Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Madison/Hughes Road Area Daniel and Laura Cook Southeast Huntsville Area Mark and Cindy Russell Jones Valley Area Dan and Mandaine Miller Blossomwood Area David and Amy Harbarger Three Public Conversations :15 AM 10:10-10:45 AM 11:40-12:00 PM 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 4:00- Alison and Hunter Hoskins Harvey Cox, Harvard University 8:00 AM Library Hours MCHS/Buckhorn Area You do not need to make advanced reservations, simply show up at the home of your choice. Choose a home in your neighborhood, or one with your friends, or any you would like. You will be provided a place to park and a restroom if needed. Feed your children before you arrive. Friday, Nov. 2 Balance Classes/140, 141 Parents Night Out LCT Retreat FBC Host Homes 3. November 8, at First united Methodist Church What Music Does Jesus Like? November 9, 12:00 Noon at First Presbyterian Church Science and Religion: The New Conversation November 9, at First Baptist Huntsville, Fellowship Hall The Future of Faith Harvey Cox is an American Baptist Minister and is one of the most famous religion professors in America. He has taught at Harvard Univ. for 44 years and is a prolific author of books. knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

3 Wednesday Night Dinner Menu Wednesday, October 31 Adults BBQ Stuffed Baked Potatoes Salad Rolls Salad Grilled Chicken Salad Veterans Day Concert First Baptist Church Orchestra November 11 A presentation of great American music by the 50-piece orchestra (Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.) STEWARDSHIP REPORT 10/21/12 Year-to-Date Goal $ 215, Offering $ 39, $ 175, Debt Retirement and including selections by harp, organ, handbells, and woodwind ensembles $ $ 2, Faith Steps to the Future $ 7, $ 61, To Date: $ 3,950, ATTENDANCE Sunday School Preschool 71 Children 77 Students 115 Adults Staff Anniversary Recognition This week we celebrate and give thanks to god for the ministry we have shared with Mike Pearce. Mike joined the staff of FBC as Minister of Recreation twenty-five years ago on October 26, After many years of faithfully serving as our Minister to Recreation, he transitioned into a new role as Minister to Missions & Outreach. Mike s ministry has touched many individuals over the last twenty-five years. He has given leadership in so many significant areas that have led individuals to know Christ in a deeper and more meaningful way. When you see Mike or Brenda in the hallway this week, share your words of encouragement and appreciation with them. Thank you Mike for teaching us to serve hand in hand together at FBC. 567 Brookdale 18 Visitors 31 TOTAL 877 Worship Services First Fellowship Sanctuary Worship TOTAL FAMILY MATTERS NEW MEMBERS Randy Wick 4401 Spartacus Drive Apt. 30 Huntsville, AL Fabiani Duarte 2003 Vanderbilt Drive Huntsville, AL CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Family and Friends of our member John Dunaway especially to his wife, Jayne Dunaway fbchsv.org Rick and Amy Hempstead in the loss of his aunt and Carter and Maggie Hempstead in the loss of their great aunt, Evelyn Hempstead

4 CONCERT Featuring the combined experienced adult choirs of First Baptist Huntsville and First Baptist Bowling Green, KY With the FBC Orchestra The Song Everlasting Wednesday, October 24 6:00 p.m. FBC Sanctuary

5 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 Praise and Paint! Tuesday nights, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 7:00-8:30 PM Room 324 Creative fun for beginner and experienced painters...and those who just want to try something new! Open to all ages of adults. Facilitated by Jessica Tischler. Cost is $5.00. Childcare is provided by calling by Noon on the Sunday before. Each night, we will begin with a Bible verse of praise. Then Jessica will guide us step by step in painting a picture on canvas to illustrate the praise verse. So that adequate supplies can be purchased, signup is requested by Sunday, October 28. (2345adults@fbchsv.org, ). Parenting in the Pew Sunday night, October 28 at in room 230 Parents Night Out November 2, 6:00-9:00 PM Call to register by October 28 Let s talk about techniques to help you and your child successfully sit together for worship - based on Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman. AARP Driver Safety Program Thursday, November 1 & 8 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Room 118 If you are 50+, this AARP Defensive Driving course may be just what you re looking for. At the completion of this course, you may be eligible for a reduction in your auto insurance. The cost is $14.00, but if you are a veteran it is FREE. Contact the Experienced Adult Office at Fellowship Club November 9, 10:00 AM Fellowship Hall Ronald Pettus will lead the program on Honoring Veterans. Menu: smothered pork chops, roasted potatoes, italian green beans, rolls, fruit cobblers Non-members call Sue Mauldin at for reservations.