The Messenger. this sunday. January 12, FiRST THouGHTS David Hull, Pastor. Sermon Living Wholly: Faith Life

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1 Volume 65 / Week Number 2 / January 9, 2014 The Messenger first baptist huntsville FiRST THouGHTS David Hull, Pastor this sunday January 12, 2014 Sermon Living Wholly: Faith Life You will begin to see the logo above around the church during It is a graphic representation of a year-long emphasis on health in the life of the church. Using the Model for Healthy Living developed by the Church Health Center in Memphis, TN, we will explore the seven dimensions of health that lead to the full life God has promised us through Jesus Christ. Health is more than the absence of disease. Health is more than fighting away death; it is choosing life to the very fullest. During Sunday morning worship services in January and February we will look at one of the dimensions of this full life that God gives to us. When all seven of these areas are in balance, then we can know the joy of living wholly. In addition to a worship focus on health, we are planning classes on Sunday nights, Wednesday nights and other times during the week that will teach and encourage living wholly as healthy Christians. Find the classes that interest you and join us on a journey to better health during this year. We are to be good stewards of our bodies, minds, and souls which God has so graciously given to us. The Bible has much to say to help us with this living wholly. I invite you to join me as we learn together. First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m. Music from First Fellowship Band Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m. Bible Study for all ages Message Series: Theme Verse: January 12 January 19 January 26 February 2 February 9 February 16 February 23 Living Wholly I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full. - John 10:10b, NIV Living Wholly: Faith Life Living Wholly: Movement Living Wholly: Medical Living Wholly: Work Living Wholly: Emotional Living Wholly: Nutrition Living Wholly: Friends and Family Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Anthem When the Morning Stars Together arr. Travis/Harlan Foundations for Life Classes Begin Women s Bible Study/111 4:00 PM Pastor s Class/Chapel Parenting Class/Comm. Room Men s Bible Study/108 Grades 1-6/230 Student Choir/Choir Room Preschool Foundations/213 Babies-2s/206 knowing, loving, serving Christ...together

2 ministry calendar Sunday, January 12 First Fellowship/LC Morning Bible Study Sanctuary Worship Student Band Rehearsal/SC Men s Ensemble/Choir Room Student Choir/Choir Room Foundations for Life Classes begin 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 10:30 AM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 4 & Monday, January 13 Balance Class Men s Bible Study Fellowship Deacons Meeting/SC 2345 Ministry Gen Group/114 WMu Meeting/Comm Room Tuesday, January 14 Student Prayer Breakfast/off Campus Spiritual Formations Group/Parlor intercessory Prayer Group Women s Bible Study/327 S.i.L.K./ open Gym Forum/SC Boy Scouts Adult Handbells/240 Women s Precept Bible Study/327 Balance Class/Gathering Place Student open Gym Supper/FH Music & Missions Marriage Forum/Comm Room Prayer Meeting & Bible Study/FH Search Listening Session/118 orchestra Rehearsal Student Liftoff Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room First Fellowship Band Practice/LC Thursday, January 16 Student Prayer Breakfast/off Campus ESL Ministry Friday, January 17 Men s Bible Study Fellowship/Parlor Balance Class Movie Night/SC 10:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 AM 9:00 AM 5:00 AM 8:30 AM 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- God in Your Marriage Pam and Gregg McDaniel will be our guest couple to discuss and answer questions about including God in our marriages, what Covenant Marriage is, and what your vows meant. Join us around the table for dinner and conversation! Dinner: 5:15 p.m. Marriage Forum: 5:45-7:00 p.m. Community Room (Entrance #7) Bring your questions or come to listen. Please call to reserve your spot! The OPUS 48 Artist Series will offer a venue where members can use their artistic gifts in settings such as concerts, recitals, lectures and master classes. The first concert of the new OPUS 48 Artist Series at First Baptist Huntsville is FAMILY MATTERS OUR NEWEST Elyse Noelle Riechers, daughter of Christine Riechers, born December 26, Sunday, January 26 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel Please watch for further details on this and future presentations from OPUS 48. CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Ed Marston in the loss of his wife, Faye Marston. knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

3 Wednesday Night Dinner Menu Adults Roast Beef or Baked Fish Baked Potato Green Beans Roll Salad Grilled Chicken Salad (Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.) Dominican Republic May 24-June 1, 2014 Cost is $1, with some financial scholarships available. The team, led by Dr. Jerry Graham, M.D., will work with local Haitian pastor, Wilfrido Brunache, through the Dominican Baptist Convention. The team will be holding medical, dental and eye glasses clinics with local Haitian churches. No medical experience is necessary. Workers are needed for evangelism and witnessing as well as the work above. Deadline to sign up is February 17. For more information contact Dr. Jerry Graham, (256) , or Laura Elrod at STEWARDSHiP REPoRT Week #14 01/05/14 Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,388, offering This Week $ 54, Faith Steps - Admin Suite This Week $ 1, Faith Steps to the Future This Week $ 1, End of year numbers for 2013 are not available at this time Mommy Time A time for Moms of Preschoolers to be together without responsibilities of cooking or feeding the children... a time for the me in Mommy... a time for moms and mentors to share lives together... can you come? January 21 Community Room 6:00-8:00 p.m. Childcare available with reservations - Call for childcare and/or to let us know to set a place for you at our table. Deadline is January 16. We hope you can join us! ATTENDANCE Sunday School Preschool 63 Children 64 Students 113 Adults 559 Brookdale 14 Visitors 21 ToTAL 835 Worship Service First Fellowship 327 Sanctuary Worship 562 ToTAL 889

4 nu Foundations for Life on Sunday Nights Beginning this Sunday, January 12 Childcare is available noon Pastor s Class - Moses Sundays, 5:00-6:00 PM Chapel Taught by David Hull Everyone is invited to join! Parenting - Building our Child s Assets for Life (40 Developmental Asset and Character Qualities) 5:00-6:00 PM Community Room January 12- March 9 (9 weeks) Facilitated by Gary & Carla Cobb, Randy & Lisa Felder, and Gaines & Susan Gravlee How many assets does your child have to succeed in life? Through years of research The Search Institute has created the 40 Developmental Assets. The greater number of assets a person has enables young people to develop into successful and contributing adults. This study will probe into how parenting and faith communities can partner to better develop our children. For parents with children of all ages! Contact Cindy Thompson in Childhood Ministries - cindy@fbchsv.org or ble at Women s Bible Study 4:00-6:00 PM Room 111 Lord, Change My Attitude by James MacDonald and Barbara Peil January 12-March 23 (11 weeks) Facilitated by Nannette O'Dell Do you need an attitude adjustment? Through this 11 week study, you can change your attitude from complaining to thanksgiving, from covetousness to contentment, criticism to love, doubt to faith, and rebellion to submission. Book cost: $15 Contact 2345 Ministry Office, ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org Men s Bible Study 5:00-6:00 PM Room 108 Philippians Bible Study by Matt Chandler January 12 March 9 (9 weeks) Facilitated by Heinrich DuBose-Schmitt Paul's letter to the Philippians was not written to correct an error but to encourage this church to mature in Christ. We will use Matt Chandler's DVD series for the main lessons with discussion to help us as we also mature in Christ. Electronic study guides are available for $3.50. Contact Heinrich at heinrichds@gmail.com or Student Choir Choir Room Led by Billy Orton, Anne Reasons, and Sherry Upshaw Contact Music Ministries Office, ; musicministries@fbchsv.org Classes for Grades 1-6 Room 230 Contact Children s Ministry Office, ; cindy@fbchsv.org (Cindy Thompson) Preschool Foundations Age 3-Kindergarten Room 213 Hands-On Bible Bible based curriculum written specifically for 3-5 year olds: using crafts, games, songs, drama to help Bible stories come alive. Contact Children s Ministry Office, ; cindy@fbchsv.org (Cindy Thompson) Babies thru 2 s Room 206 Tuesday Bible Studies Women s Bible Study 9:30-11:00 AM Room 327 The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life January 14-March 11 (9 weeks) Facilitated by Becky Soutullo The Daniel Plan shows you how the powerful combination of faith, fitness, food, focus, and friends will change your health forever, transforming you in the most head-turning way imaginably---from the inside out. It works for one simple reason: God designed your body to be healthy and He provided everything you need to thrive and live an abundant life. Resources available through amazon.com and Lifeway store: Book, study guide, journal, cookbook. Contact Becky Soutullo at becky.soutullo@gmail.com Forum 6:30-8:30 PM FBC Student Center Young Adults, ages 20s-young 30s, supper and conversations about God and life Resumes January 7 Contact 2345 Ministry Office, ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org

5 Women s Bible Study 9:00-11:00AM Room 321 Ezekiel Part 2 Begins January 8- April 16 Contact Kennie Worlund at or kworlund@comcast.net. Wednesday Bible Studies Marriage Forum 5:15-7:00 PM Community Room Conversation Around The Table Begins January 8 February 26 (8 weeks) Facilitated by Cherry and Bob Saint Each week married (or nearly married) couples will join together for a free meal and conversation around the table. A different topic each week will be presented, discussed, and questions asked. You are invited to attend any or all of the Forums. For food planning, please register each week. Contact 2345 Ministry Office, ; 2345adults@fbcshv.org Beginners Spanish Class 5:00-5:50 PM Room 140 Begins January 15- March 19 (10 weeks) 10 week study taught by Alberto Duarte All ages welcome! This class is for individuals with no exposure to Spanish in the past. Contact lisa@fbchsv.org or call Intermediate Spanish Class 6:00-6:50 PM Room 140 Begins January 15- March 19 (10 weeks) 10 week study (conversation and grammar) taught by Alberto Duarte This class is for those who have recent exposure to Spanish and interested in conversation and grammar. Contact lisa@fbchsv.org or call Sunday Classes beginning in February MeetFBC 9:15-10:10 AM Community Room February 2-March 2 (5 weeks) Facilitated by Natalie Hamilton and Debbie McDaniel New members and guests are invited to meet our church staff and learn about the ministries of FBC in an informal group setting. Contact 2345 Ministry Office, ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org Pathway to Wholeness 4:00-6:00 PM Room 253 Facilitated by Eugenia Graves Begins February 16- April 27 Join us for this 11-week class study as we explore God s design for spirit-mind-body health. This study will equip you to experience healthier relationships with God, yourself, and others. Cost for materials $ Register by February 1. Contact Eugenia at fcn@fbchsv.org or call Understanding Islam 9:15 10:10 AM Chapel February 16-May 4 Facilitated by Austin Boyd Optional book cost: $10 Learn about the foundations of Islam, how it spread into the world s largest empire, and how that historic empire affects every bit of news you hear today. Understand what s really at work today in Egypt, Syria, Iran, and the Gaza Strip. Understand Islam so that you can better share your faith in Jesus. Contact 2345 Ministry Office ; 2345adults@fbchsv.org Wednesday Classes beginning in February Financial Peace University 5:30-7:00 PM Room 253 Begins February 5- April 2 (9 weeks) Facilitated by Hunter and Alison Hoskins This course teaches families and individuals how to handle their money through biblical, common sense principles and small group accountability. Contact alison@fbchsv.org or State of the Upcoming Economy...How to Understand and Invest Wednesday (February 5 only) 3:00-4:45PM Community Room Led by Tommy Jackson, founder of Jackson Wealth Management, Birmingham, AL Contact lisa@fbchsv.org or call

6 Fellowship Club First Baptist Church office: Governors Drive weekend minister on call: Huntsville, AL 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 January 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Program: Writing Your Life Story Menu: pot roast with gravy, potatoes, carrots, onions, turnip greens, roll Non-members may call Sue Mauldin at for reservations. Movie Night Join us for a movie night in the Student Center as we watch Night at the Museum (PG) on January 17 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited! Children need to be accompanied by a parent. There is no childcare provided. Bring your dinner and eat in the snack area. The movie will begin at 6:00 p.m. Popcorn will be provided and you will leave with an activity sheet for your child and some follow-up family activity ideas! Children's Minister Search "Listening Sessions" As we embark on the search for a new Children s Minister for our church, we d like to hear from YOU, the FBC Congregation. We have scheduled three different Listening Sessions where you will have the opportunity to tell us your desires for Children s Ministries in our church. Your thoughts will guide us in making this very important decision for you! These sessions are open to everyone in the church. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to us at listening@fbchsv.org. 5:45-6:45 PM in Room 118 Sunday, January 19 9:15-10:15 AM in the Community Room 4:30- in the Student Center 10th Grade Classroom Tuesdays, beginning January 21 6:00-7:30 PM Parlor All who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited. Contact Fran Wilson at for more information. Music Ministry in the New Year The FBC Orchestra resumes regular rehearsals, at 6:00 p.m. The Hallelujah Choir resumes regular rehearsals on Monday, January 27, at 10:30 a.m. Find YOUR place of service in a music ministry group this year!