4-15-12 heartbeat newsletter

April 15 - 30, 2012

We are blessed greatly today to have as our guestpreacherandteacherDr.ChuckKelley,PresidentoftheNewOrleansBaptistTheologicalSeminary.HewillbehelpingustobemorecommittedtoandeffectiveinsharingthegoodnewsofJesusChrist.Ourdesireisthateveryoneofusbeafaithfulwitness. Thislightheartedstorymayencourageyou.Inhisbook,Good News Is For Sharing,LeightonFordoftheBillyGrahamevangelisticteam,writes:

I was speaking at an open air crusade in Hali-fax, Nova Scotia. Billy Graham was to speak the next night and had arrived a day early. He came wearing a hat and dark glasses and sat near the rear of the crowd on the grass. No one recog-nized him. Directly in from of him sat an elderly gentle-man who seemed to be listening intently to my presentation. When I invited people to come for-ward as an open sign of commitment, Billy decid-ed to do a little personal evangelism. He tapped the man on the shoulder and asked, “Would you like to accept Christ? I’ll be glad to walk down with you if you want to.” The old man looked him up and down, thought it over for a moment, and then said, “Naw, I think I’ll just wait til the big gun comes tomorrow night.” Billy and I have had several good chuckles over that incident. Unfortunately, it underlines how, in the minds of many people, evangelism is the task of the “Big Guns,” not the “little shots.”

Thereareno“littleshots”inGod’sfamily.

LoveinJesus, Bro.Jimmy

A Note from the Pastor

The Whitesburg Baptist Church Newsletter is a twice a month publication with the purpose of keeping our church body informed about its ministries.

CONTACT US6806WhitesburgDrive,Huntsville,AL35802 256-881-0952(receptionist)Emails:firstname.lastname@wbccares.org 256-704-5678(automatedline)

Visit us online at WhitesburgBaptist.org

Jimmy Jackson, Senior Pastor ext. 224 Terry Herald, Executive Pastor/Education ext. 235Greg Corbin, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Ministries ext. 279John Crocker, Associate Pastor of Missions ext. 211 Kenny Spain, Operations ext. 261

BethCape,DirectorofPreschoolMinistriesext.240CharlesMalmede,MediaServicesDirectorext.242ChristianParrish,FirstImpressionsCoordinatorext.246DavidDye,MinistertoYoungAdultsext.205DavidLoyed,MinistertoMiddleSchoolStudentsext.220

DereeTarwater,Women’sMinistryCoordinatorext.209GuyMorton,MinistertoChildrenext.227JaneBaker,RecreationDirectorext.715JerryReeder,WhitesburgAcademyHeadmasterext.454LuannePugh,DirectorofWeekdayEducationext.259MaryLouHerald,FoodServicesDirectorext.711MatthewSloma,AssociateMinisterofMusicext.236MelvinCapps,BusinessAdministratorext.232StevenDunne,MinistertoStudentsext.217SueAnsley,MatureAdultDirectorext.243TimBandy,AssociateMinisterofMusicext.212

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HEARTBEATWHITESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

Joining by Letter:•Jonathan&StaciBartlett•JoseValentin•Eddie&KayMiles•James&BettyFox•Eugene&RondaRaiford•Chris&LynnePaden•KarenLaster

NEW MEMBERS

PROCLAIMHope

CONNECT 3 ON 3Basketball Tournament

Do something special to honor a LIFE Group teacher!

TeacherAppreciation

A day with Junior HillJuniorHillwillbeourguestatboth

servicesonSunday,April29.

TIP OFF MEALSunday, April 29, 5 - 6 pm in Room 114

3 ON 3 TOURNAMENTSaturday, May 5, 8 am - 4 pm

Madison Square Mall

Subscribe to the Heartbeat online at:WhitesburgBaptist.org/subscribe

The ROMEOsmeeteveryThursdaymorningat7:30attheSouthCampusFellowshipDiningRoom.Allmenareinvitedtoattendthisweeklymeetingforbreakfast,fellowship, prayer, and a special speaker. Breakfastbuffetis$5.00;noreservationsarerequired.

SENIOR ADULTS

Men’sRetreatwithBro.JimmyApril 27 - 28

Joe Wheeler State Park & LodgeIfyouhavenotregisteredyet,youmaystillsignupfortheFridaynightbuffetorcomejustfortheretreat.Callor emailKarenTidwell in thepastor’s office formoreinformation, karen.tidwell@wbccares.org or 256-704-5678,ext.224.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

Joe MortonSenior Technical Writer, Dynetics

Where I serve in ministry:ShuttleDriverandShuttleChairmanWhy I serve:IfeeleveryoneshouldserveChristandthechurchinawaythatgivesthemjoy.Ifyoulovewhatyoudoinservice,thenyouwillwanttodoyourbest.AsashuttledriverIhelpcreatethefirstimpressiononSundaymorning.WhenpeopleridetheshuttlesIhaveopportunitytoimpacttheirlivesbeforetheyenterthechurchdoors.ThisgivesmeincentivetodriveonSundays.How you can serve in this ministry:Driverswillneedtobebetweentheagesof25-70andbeachurchmember.ACDLisnotneededtodrivetheshuttles.Trainingwillbeofferedtoallwhodriveanddriversserveevery5to6weeks.InterestedshuttledriverscanspeakwithJoeMortonorcontactChristianParrish at christian.parrish@wbccares.orgor 256-704-5678,ext.246formoreinformation.

iServesserveJoining by Baptism:

•RachelHart•AnnaVarnon•StevenStolz•ReneeYancey•DexterSmith,Jr.•RebekkahQualls•KyrstenQualls•CalebQualls•LuisSanchez•KatieJoKarr

“We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

ADULT MINISTRY

WORDS OF APPRECIATIONThefollowingpeoplewishtoexpresstheirappreciationtotheChurchFamilyforallthelove,prayersandconcernshowntotheminrecentdays:•Mrs.KittyHobbsatthedeathofhersister,JolineDean.•Mrs.BonnieMcCraryatthedeathofhersister,MarilynCraig.•Mrs.PeggySimpsonduringherhusband,Fred’s,recenthospitalization.

SYMPATHYThechurchfamilyexpressessympathyfor:•Mrs.PatriciaCopelandinthedeathofhergrandmother.•Rev.andMrs.TerryHeraldinthedeathofhismother,NonaHerald.

Adult LIFE Group Teacher Appreciation SundaySunday, April 22

OnSunday, April 22,wewant toshowourLIFEGroupTeachershowmuchwetrulyappreciatethem.Our LIFE Group teachers don’texpect much when it comes toappreciation. They arewilling to

servewithlittlerecognitionbecausetheyarevolunteers!Butbydoingafewsimpleactsofappreciation,youcanenergizeyourLIFEGroupteacher.Dosomethingspecialinyourclassor department time to honor your teacherwho serves sofaithfullyeverySunday!

Find HelpDiscover HopeExperience Healing

New Session Begins on Wednesday, April 18DivorceCareisaweeklysupportgroupconductedbypeoplewhounderstandwhatyouareexperiencing.Youwill learnhowtodealwith thepainof thepastand look forward torebuildingyourlife.Formoreinformationemailsue.ansley@wbccares.orgor256-704-5678,ext.243.

The Whitesburg Center Hearthside RoomWednesdays at 6:30 pm

LIFE Group Outreach NightTuesday, April 24Fellowship Dining Room, South Campus from 5 - 7:30 pmLIFEGroups,thisisagreatopportunitytocallthroughyourclassroll, inviteyour friends,neighborsandco-workerstoworshipwithusonSunday,April29forProclaim Hope - A Day with Junior Hill.JuniorHillhasconductedover1700revivalsandforeigncrusades;hewillbeourguest inbothworshipservices.“Come, follow me,”Jesussaid,“and I will make you fishers of men.”Matthew4:19Classrolls,labels,postcards,phonesandinformationpacketswillbeavailable.SnackmealsattheCaféfor$3.00andfreechildcareisavailable.

Parents’NightOutFriday,May11Enjoyadatenight!Parents’NightOutofferstheconvenienceandsecurityofchildcareprovidedbyWBC.SignupinyourLIFEGroupclassorcalltheChildcareHotlineat256-704-5678,ext.352.Childcareisprovidedfrom6:30to9:45pm.Thecostis$5perchildwitha$20maximum.

SIGNUPTODAYforMiddleSchoolCamp!June4-8willbeanotherawesomeweekatFortFaithwithourownBro.JimmyJacksonasCampPastorandJoshuaPriceleadingworship!Earlybirdpriceis$180throughApril22.Checkoutthebrochureformoreinformation.BrochurescanbefoundintheStudentCenter(Midtown)orintheStudentMinistryOffice.

Graduate RecognitionOnSunday,May20aspecialbreakfastandrecognitionservicewilltakeplacetohonorgraduatingseniorsandtheirfamilies.Reservationsandstudentinformationneed tobe turned in to theStudentMinistryOfficenolaterthanMonday,May7.FormoreinformationcontacttheStudentMinistryOfficeat256-704-5678,ext.247.

STUDENTS

RECREATIONCPR willbeofferedonMonday,April16,from5:45-8:00pmintheCraftRoomattheROC.Thisclass,ledbyMaryBrownwiththeAmericanHeartAssociation,willteachadult,childandinfantCPRwithAEDtraining.Costis$40.Toregister,contactDebbiePierceat256-704-5678,ext.713.

Volunteers Needed!VolunteersareneededattheROCWelcomeDeskonFridaysfrom3-6pm.Tolearnmoreaboutvolunteering,contactJoyceat256-704-5678,ext.714.

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C Café Special $5.50

April 16 - 19Mediterraneanstylepizza,sidesaladandadrink.

April 23 - 26Grilledshrimpsaladwithadrink.

After School Special

April 16 - 19BigBoppericecreamsandwichfor$2.00.

April 23 - 26Yourchoiceofcookiesn’creamorbirthdayicecreamcupfor$1.25.

Café at The Caring PlaceIntheWhitesburgCenter

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Whitesburg Baptist Christian School(homeschool)is taking applications for enrollment for the 2012-2013school year. Please call 256-704-5678, ext. 719, emailhome.school@wbccares.org,orcheckusoutonthewebatWhitesburgBaptist.org/wbcsforinformation.

HOMESCHOOL

Acteen Coronation andChallenger’s Recognition ServiceWednesday,April25at6:30pmintheWorshipCenter.

Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action andMission Friends Recognition ServiceWednesday,May2at6:30pmintheWorshipCenter.

Appalachia Regional Mission... July 2 - 6 BeapartoftheteamthattravelstoWilliamsburg,KentuckytoserveinVacationBibleSchoolandBackyardBibleClubs.Log on towww.wbcglobal.org, call theGlobalMissionOffice,256-704-5678,ext.211,orcontactJohnCrockeratjohn.crocker@wbccares.orgformoreinformation.

Pray for the 2012 London Olympic Mission TeamGo towww.wbcglobal.org, clickPray, then click 2012 LondonOlympics.

TIME Ministries: Training In Mission Evangelism The3rdannualGolfBenefitisonMay11,2012attheRobertTrentJonesGolf

TrailatHamptonCove(signupclosesMay4).Shotgunstartat1:00pm.Prizeswillbeawardedfor1stand2ndPlaceinFlight,ClosesttothePin,LongestDrive,PuttforPutterContest,andHole-in-One–SpecialPrizes!

Cost is $500.00per teamor $125per individual player.The tournamentwill be a 4-person scramble. Formoreinformationortoregisterateam,callTIMEMinistriesat256-319-2080oremailinfo@timeministries.com.AllproceedswillbenefitTIMEMinistriesMissions.Pleaseputthisdateonyourcalendarandplantobeapart!

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MAY 3, 2012The Chapel will be open from 6 am - 6 pm for prayer. Prayer guides will be available as well. Please join us as we pray for the future of our nation, leaders and church.

Christian Citizen Task ForceSeparation of Church and State: What Does It Really Mean?Sunday,April22,4:30pm,NorthCampusRoom114WhatdoesGod’sWordreallysayabouttheroleofthechurchandtheroleofthestate?Come,participate,andhelpusfindout.AlsojoininguswillbespecialguestKellyManleyofHuntsvilleRighttoLife.

Vote!Tuesday,April24,PrimaryRunoffElectionswillbeheldforbothlocalandstatewideoffices.Pollsopenfrom7amto7pm.Questions?ContactCCTF,CharlesOrr:256-541-0495orcctf.wbc@gmail.comforinformation.

Balance FlowBalance Flow Classes meet onTuesday,ThursdayandSaturdayat10amintheAerobicsRoomattheROC.Thisclassisdesignedtoimproveyourbalanceandflexibilitywhileadaptingto all levels of physical ability. Thecostis$15permonth.