Church Announcements Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, January 28, 2018 God Bless This New Year -- Psalm 65:11 (KJV)

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1 Church-Wide Church Announcements Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, January 28, 2018 God Bless This New Year -- Psalm 65:11 (KJV) THEME: Encouraging the Elders While Preparing the Young, I John 2:14 (NLT) Observation of Sabbatical Week: The week before each first Sunday in the month is a week of sabbatical for our Church. January 28, 2018 through February 4, 2018 is the sabbatical. Please refrain from conducting any business meetings during this week. Annual Church Meeting February 5, 2018: Annual Church Meeting will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall. Church Pictorial Directories: If you were photographed for our Church Directory, your free directory is ready to be picked up today following our worship service in the Foyer. Only one directory per family photographed will be given. Thank you for participating in this effort: Please note that only those families who took pictures will receive a directory. Tithes and Offering: Individual Boxed envelopes may be picked up today at the Welcome Center or from any usher. UCIBS Classes: Union Chapel Institute of Biblical Studies classes have already begun for the spring semester. There is still time to register for Bible College classes. Courses offered this semester will be New Testament, Min. Sylvesta Lee, Instructor, Barbering, (5 Students Limited), Min. Leo Robinson, Instructor, Abraham, Pt. 1, Min. Harold Weatherly, Prophecy Overview, Pt. 2, Min. Joyce Campbell and Keys to Effective Prayer, Min. Nettie Pruitt, Instructor. Registration forms are at the Welcome Center. If you want to enhance your biblical knowledge, we urge you to decide to take one of the above mentioned courses. Tuition is free; however, you are responsible for the cost of your books. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sis. Roberta Battle, Registrar, at Bible Study January 31, 2018: The Women s Ministry Monthly Bible Study will begin on this Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please plan to join in as we study, pray and fellowship together. Marriage Enrichment Seminar February 9, 2018: The Women s Ministry is sponsoring a Marriage Enrichment Seminar on Friday, February 9, 2018, 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. in the Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall. Pastor and Sister Davis will serve as facilitators; the seminar will cover The Four Seasons of Marriage. If you plan to attend, please complete the Reservation Card and return to an usher or place in the boxes located at the Welcome Center and around the Church. For additional information, please contact the Church Office. Historically Black College and University School Spirit Day February 11, 2018: Sunday, February 11, 2018, has been designated as HBCU School Spirit Day. Join the Education Assistance Ministry as we kickoff our Annual Historically Black College and University Fair. Show your school spirit. We are asking all members to wear your favorite HBCU colors and/or gear. Visit the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History March 17, 2018: The fee to enter is $10.00 per person. This payment will be accepted in the Church Office during regular business hours. Your name must appear the sign-up sheet in order to pay. If you are interested, please complete the information on the Sign-Up Sheet located at the Welcome Center no later than February 15, Contact Minister Anthony Williams or Sister Sandra F. Beckard if you have questions. This is a one day trip.

2 Weekly Meetings/Seminars and Conferences Intercessory Prayer Ministry The Intercessory Prayer Ministry held on Wednesdays before Noonday Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, January 31, Youth Department Union Chapel Christian Academy We are GROWING. Union Chapel Christian Academy is now officially a k5 thru 7 th grade school and enrolling for the school year. For more information, please stop by during regular school hours for a tour or call for more information. Education Assistance Ministry February 17, 2018: The Education Assistance Ministry will host the Annual Historically Black College and University Fair on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The HBCU Fair will be at the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Charles L. Ray, Jr. Family Life Center. We will have representatives from over 30 colleges to discuss opportunities, scholarships, and admission requirements. There will be a financial aid session designed to help parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and identify other funding sources for college tuition and expenses. Collegiate Age Ministry (CAM): If you are a student in college or a parent of a student in college, you are asked to fill out an informational form located at the Welcome Center. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Min. Marquis Thompson or Sis. Lidia George. Volunteers Needed: The Youth Ministry is currently seeking additional volunteers to serve in the Nursery, Children s Church (primarily 10:45 a.m. Worship Service) and Teen s Church Ministry. If you would like to volunteer, need additional information, or have any questions, please contact Sis. Doris Taylor or Min. Marquis. Transportation Ministry Transportation Ministry: The Transportation Ministry is in need of additional drivers for Sunday morning pick-ups for the both the 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact the Church Office at or Deacon Jerome Collins for additional information. Employment Opportunities Computer Technician/Part-time: Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church is now accepting application forms for a Part-time Computer Technician. Qualifications: Proven experience as computer technician or similar role; experience with networks, thorough knowledge of computer systems and IT components, good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles, excellent troubleshooting skills, very good communication abilities, exceptional organizing and time-management skills, BS/BA in Computer Science, engineering, information technology, or relevant field, relevant certifications will be an advantage. If you are interested, you may submit an application to the Church Office during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). The closing date is today, Sunday, January 28, 2018.

3 Pastor s Honor Awards Pastor s Honor Awards: Each fourth (4 th ) Sunday of the month, the Pastor will present the "Pastor's Honor Awards. The Honors Award is an opportunity for members to be recognized for outstanding service to our church and our community. We have seven (7) categories: 1. Community Service 2. Youth Service 3. Millennial Service 4. Generation X Service 5. Senior Adult Service 6. Church Vocation Service 7. Health & Wellness Service We encourage members to submit names for the above categories to serviceaward@unionchapel-hsv.org. Online Giving Online Giving: If you are interested in obtaining information on online giving, information can be found at How to Contact Us Morning Prayer/Meditation: Word for Today Prayer/Meditation, each day, Monday through Friday at 6:30 a.m. and on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Please use Conference Access Number to call. Then dial Conference Pass Code: #. Note: After dialing in to the conference call, to reduce background noise, please: Press the mute button on your phone or Press *6 to mute your phone Union Chapel Prayer Line Monday thru Friday from 7:00 p.m. until. Please use Conference Access Number to call. Then dial Conference Pass Code: #, if you would like someone to pray with you. Word Talk Fridays 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a. m. on WDJL (Love 1000 AM); Hosted by Pastor O. W. Davis Church unionchapel@unionchapel-hsv.org Website: announcements to: rparksrice@unionchapel-hsv.org Telephone: Church Calendar available IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Worship Service Reminders: There will be only one (1) worship service on fourth and fifth Sundays. The Combined services will begin at 8:00 a.m. Sunday school classes will be held at 7:00 a.m. and following the 8:00 a.m. worship service.

4 Sick and Shut-ins List January 28, 2018 Bro. Melvin White Sis. Isa Alexander Sis. Phyllis Chatman (Retirement Center) Sis. Georgia Hewlett Bro. George Broadnax Sis. Lula Mae Turner Mother Sarah Horton Sis. Deborah Miller Sis. Catherine Turner Sis. Brindlon Turner Sis. Cuba Pendleton Sis. Shilda Fay Cowan Sis. Shirley R. Jones Sis. Evonne Burns Min. Horace Allen, Jr. Sis. Heidi Yarbrough Mother Patsy Pope Sis. Annie Bradley Deacon Eddie Thomas Sis. Elizabeth Thomas Sis. Lois Thompson Sis. Mattie Underwood Sis. Maggie Reed Sis. Pamela Billings Sis. Lois Gurley Sis. Angel Alexander Davis Bro. Efrem Hanson c/o Sis. Aundrea Hanson Sis. Cynthia Lockhart Sis. Kieauna Martin Sis. Dorothy Petty POC Carla Petty Bro. Robert McClammy Bro. Walter Kelley Jr. Sis. Chyna Washington c/o Bro. Tim and Sis. Janice Dozier (St. Jude Children s Hospital) Min. Lennon Martin (Hospitalized)

5 Condolences January 28, 2018 Please continue to pray for our bereaved families: Mr. Gregory Young, the brother of Bro. Derrick Hunter, passed today, January 24, 2018, in Huntsville, AL. The Royal Funeral Home will handle the final funeral arrangements. No other details are available concerning funeral arrangements at this time. Bro. Derrick Hunter (Laura) and Family Ms. Ethel Jordan, the mother of Sis. Yolanda Scruggs and the sister of Sis. Catherine Scruggs, passed on Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Huntsville, Alabama. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church located at 315 Winchester Road in Huntsville, AL 35811). The Royal Funeral Home handled the final arrangements. Sis. Yolanda Scruggs and Family Sis. Catherine Scruggs and Family Mr. Trudy Richard, the father of Bro. Gregory Clark, passed on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at St. John Baptist Church located at th Avenue in Tuscaloosa, AL Family Visitation was held from 6:00 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Wills Funeral Service located at 701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Northport, AL Bro, Gregory Clark (Ursula) and Family