First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

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Volume 65 / Week Number 38 / September 18, 2014

September 21, 2014Gideon Sunday

SermoN - TraViS colliNSSermon Series on the church:

“So What Do We Do Now?”“Third class members”

1 Peter 4:10-11, ephesians 4:14-16

FirST FelloWShiP - 8:15 amMusic from the First Fellowship Band

morNiNG BiBle STuDy - 9:15 amBible Study for all ages

SaNcTuary WorShiP - 10:30 amSanctuary Choir Anthem

Soon Ah Will Be Done - DawsonMusic from the Young Musicians Choir

Music from the FBC Saxophone EnsembleAmazing Grace

FouNDaTioNS For liFe claSSeSA full list of classes may be found online at

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlifeOr in the green brochures at each Welcome

Center

Glasses for the Dominican Republic

The medical mission team led by Dr. Graham will be going to the Dominican Republic in November. Part of the work there is to help people see better with the gift of glasses. The vision team is asking for your gently used glasses.

Please bring your glasses to the church office anytime or you may leave

them at any of the Welcome Centers on Sundays and Wednesdays. The deadline is Tuesday, September 30.

30th Anniversary Living Christmas TreeDecember 18-21

Music preparations have begun - Come and sing with us!

Joint Worship with FMBC Blue Springs

We are delighted to welcome First Missionary Baptist Church to

worship with us on Sunday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.

MEMORIALSMay 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

Mr. and Mrs. O.A. ClevelandBarbara Lattanzi

MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING

May BuchananHarold and Liz Newcomb

Bettie FieldMary La Marsh

Scott and Susan Field

Pru LawsonGary and Melinda Lawson

Minnie Vaughn NeighborsMargaret Lord Neighbors

Bob and Margaret Neighbors

PET PROJECT

Leonard YesinskyBetty Yesinsky

SPECIAL MISSIONS

Daphine CollinsLinda Horn

Karol EmanuelLinda Horn

Agnes GatlinLinda Horn

Ernie HamiltonLinda Horn

Jack HarbargerJoyce Freisen

John and Robin FreisenJean King

Latham and Ann Walker

Henry Hill, Jr.Linda Horn

Perry SmithJames and Mary Reeder

Adelaide SteinbergLinda Horn

Buddy YatesLinda Horn

STUDENT MINISTRY

Zack ThompsonKady DeWees

TELEVISION MINISTRY

Harold ParkerSusan Cloud

HONORARIUMS

Peggi DeleuilMartha Nolan

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Jud and Anne ReasonsJean Buffington

FBC Orchestra’s

30th Anniversary Concert

“A Children’s Concert”Sunday, October 19 | 4:00 PM

Sunday is Gideon Sunday at First Baptist Church. In each morning service Dr. Horace Carson, State VP, AL/NW FLA Gideon Association, North Region, will share a presentation and we will receive an offering to support the ministry of the Gideons. This ministry places Bibles all around the world so that millions of people can learn the good news of God’s love.

Please pray for our Student Fall Retreat this weekend. As of Tuesday morning, 109 students were signed up to be a part of this great weekend. Matt Hester, who was our Student Ministry Summer Intern several years ago, will

be the retreat speaker.

Our deacons met this week for their monthly meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Rodger Keene was elected as Deacon Chair and Dow Canup as Deacon Vice-Chair. I know you join me in expressing appreciation to this past year’s Deacon Chair, Pam Jones, who served us in a magnificent way this past year along with John Gordon as Deacon Vice-Chair. Their leadership was significant. They, along with ten other deacons, rotate off at the end of September.

Wednesday night, September 17, the FY15 Vision for Ministry Budget will be presented and discussed. This proposed budget covers our fiscal year which will begin in October and end September 2015. The proposed budget of $4,200,000 represents a $100,000 increase over this year’s budget. This increase allows for increased ministry efforts only made possible by your continued faithful giving. The FY15 Budget will be presented for vote without discussion at the end of each worship service on Sunday, September 28. The recommendation being presented comes with endorsements from the Finance Committee, Leadership Council, and Deacons.

You will read elsewhere in this newsletter that our Vision Team has been formed and elected by the church. We had our first meeting last week to elect officers. The Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff look forward to our Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27. You will hear more from this meeting in the coming days!

Please continue to lift our Pastor Search Committee, Interim Pulpit Committee, Vision Team, and Ministerial Staff in your prayers during these especially important days in our church. Your faithful presence, giving, and prayers are important.See you Sunday for Worship and Bible Study!

Jud Reasons, Executive Pastor

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

library hours Sunday 9-9:15 am | 10:10-10:45 am | 11:40-12:00 PmTuesday 10:00 am-12:00 PmWednesday 4:00-5:00 Pm

Family matters

NEW MEMBERMaggie Hempstead1703 White Fern AveHuntsville, AL 35801

Tommy Tucker307 Marsheutz Ave.Huntsville, AL 35801

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFormer members Carolyn & Paul Miles in the loss of her mother and John (Lisa) Miles and Elizabeth (Hunter) Weatherly in the loss of their grandmother Eva Deal

3-4-5 Ladies’ FellowshipWho: 3hirty, 4orty, 5ifty-something womenWhat: An evening of fun, food & fellowshipWhen: Thursday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 PMWhere: At the home of Susan Wessinger 4018 Medford Drive in HuntsvilleRSVP: Please call or email Susan Wessinger by September 23 (256-603-2340 or msjwessinger@gmail.com)

Sunday, September 21First Fellowship Worship 8:15 ammorning Bible Study 9:15 amSanctuary Worship 10:30 amFBc Strings rehearsal 2:00 PmStudent Praise Band rehearsal 3:00 Pmmen’s ensemble Practice 4:00 PmFoundations for life classes 4:00 & 5:00 PmStudent choir 5:00 Pm

monday, September 22letter Writing ministry 9:00 ammoPS meeting 9:00 amhallelujah choir 10:30 ammen’s Bible Study Fellowship 6:00 Pm

Tuesday, September 23Spiritual Formations 7:00 amWomen’s Bible Study: Daniel 9:00 amSilK meeting 5:00 Pm2345 ministry Gym 5:30 PmGriefShare 6:00 PmBoy Scout Troop 70 6:30 PmForum 6:30 Pmmosaic ringers rehearsal 6:30 Pm

Wednesday, September 24Women’s Precept Bible Study 9:00 amamerican Senior assistance Program 11:00 amWriting your life Story 3:00 PmSupper/Fh 4:45 PmSpanish class 5:00 Pmemployment Peace Seminar 5:30 PmFinancial Peace university 5:30 Pmchildren’s music & missions 5:30 PmThe Daniel Plan 5:30 PmWomen’s Bible Study: James 5:30 Pmlaugh your Way to a Better marriage 5:45 Pmmarriage Study: his Needs/her Needs 5:45 PmPrayer meeting & Bible Study/Fh 5:45 PmStudent liftoff 6:00 Pmorchestra rehearsal 6:00 PmFirst Fellowship Band Practice/lc 7:00 PmSanctuary choir rehearsal 7:00 Pm

Thursday, September 25eSl 9:00 amWalkie Talkies 10:00 am345 ladies’ Fellowship 6:00 Pm

Wednesday Night Dinner menuWednesday, September 24

adultshamburger Steak with Gravy

roasted PotatoesSteamed Vegetables

Salad Grilled chicken Salad

(reservations for salad must be turned in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.)

STeWarDShiP rePorT

Week # 50

09/14/14

year-to-Date Goal $ 3,936,000.00

offering

This Week $ 75,215.31

yTD $ 3,963,357.93

Faith Steps - admin Suite

This Week $ 893.26

yTD $ 126,563.91

To Date $ 819,198.74

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 3,676.10

yTD $ 540,023.17

To Date $ 5,505,824.43

aTTeNDaNce

Sunday SchoolPreschool 85

children 62

Students 126

adults 608

Visitors 63

Brookdale 22

ToTal 960

Worship Service

First Fellowship 446

Sanctuary Worship 550

ToTal 996

ThaNK youThank you notes have been received from Ollie

Steger and Mike Soutullo. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the

Music Suite.

MEMORIALSMay 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014

FAITH STEPS

Jack HarbargerPaul and Janice Allison

William and Polly Lucas Graham and Corinne Shovelton

Arnold and Sara Stokes

John WigginsLeonard and Ila Mitchum James and Mary ReederKaren and Bill Rowell

Graham and Corinne Shovelton Arnold and Sara Stokes

Mary WilsonBill and Polly Lucas

MEMORIAL FUND

Ernie Hamilton Billie L. EastEvelyn East

Jeff East John W. East

Elenora HamrickTed and Martha Fountain

Jack HarbargerAlleda W. Coons

Jerome and Cindy CowleyC.C. and Martha Fountain

Vaudine Harbarger GilmoreTerry and Jeannie Harbarger

Jean HinsonBill and Sydna Johnson

Tommy and Helen LewisValerie Morgan Lamar Nesbit

Jimmy and Charlotte ParkAlbry and Susan Peddy

Cliff and Sue Ellen SissonBen and Lossie Small

Sue and Donna ThorntonMr. and Mrs. J.N. Williams III

Carl Morring, Jr.William and Cecilia Halsey

Mary Claire Sefton

Zack ThompsonNita Snyder

John WigginsMark and Rebecca Harris

Laura and Jeff MartinCaroline McLain

Jerry McLain Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott McLain

Leonard and Ila MitchumJune Moore

Laurie Pierson Rooney Weaver

Mary WilsonAnn Gravlee

Leoroy Huntington Phillip MarshallLynn W. McGee

Laddin and Heather MontgomeryJune Moore

Ruthie Fink PressleyJames and Mary Reeder

Peggy Nan SissonChuck and Samantha Thompson

Faye TrussellLatham and Ann Walker

Louise and Edgar WeldenElizabeth Whitten

Ron and Marsha WillisFrank C. Wilson, Jr. Frank C. Wilson, Sr.

Employees of Aero Thermo Technology, Inc.

This DVD presentation by Mark Gungor is a riot! Mark’s candid and comedic approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage. He is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage. Designed for all marriages.

Register through Mosaic Available Small Groups or call 256-428-9418.

Staff Anniversary RecognitionThis week we celebrate and give thanks to God for the twenty years of ministry we have shared with Angela Seanor. Angela joined the staff in September of 1994 as our Childcare Coordinator. Her dedication to providing the best for our children is evident as she coordinates the number of paid workers needed per class, watches the church calendar closely to determine when childcare is necessary, interviews and trains staff, and still finds the time to encourage parents and workers. Her gentle spirit and servant heart is evident to workers, parents,

and children. When you see Angela in the hallway this week, share your words of encouragement and appreciation with her. Thank you Angela for loving our children!

Facilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint

Wednesdays at 5:45-7:00 PMSeptember 24 - October 29

Community Room

WHEN: Monday, October 6 10:00 AM-3:30 PM

WHERE: Jimmy Wall’s lake house.

COST: $6.00 plus a covered dish.

RSVP: Call the Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org.

Experienced Adult

Vision Team Meets to Elect Officers Our Vision Team was unanimously elected at our Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 3. At our first meeting on Tuesday, September 9, the committee elected Bill Walton as Chair, Lindsey Giambrone as Vice Chair, and Debbie McDaniel as Secretary. Bill Walton - ChairLindsey Giambone - Vice ChairDebbie McDaniel - SecretaryNathan AldersonEmily DePlachettChristina HearneCathy HicksChuck RosecransKen Smith There will be a combined meeting of our Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff for Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27.

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

library hours Sunday 9-9:15 am | 10:10-10:45 am | 11:40-12:00 PmTuesday 10:00 am-12:00 PmWednesday 4:00-5:00 Pm

Family matters

NEW MEMBERMaggie Hempstead1703 White Fern AveHuntsville, AL 35801

Tommy Tucker307 Marsheutz Ave.Huntsville, AL 35801

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFormer members Carolyn & Paul Miles in the loss of her mother and John (Lisa) Miles and Elizabeth (Hunter) Weatherly in the loss of their grandmother Eva Deal

3-4-5 Ladies’ FellowshipWho: 3hirty, 4orty, 5ifty-something womenWhat: An evening of fun, food & fellowshipWhen: Thursday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 PMWhere: At the home of Susan Wessinger 4018 Medford Drive in HuntsvilleRSVP: Please call or email Susan Wessinger by September 23 (256-603-2340 or msjwessinger@gmail.com)

Sunday, September 21First Fellowship Worship 8:15 ammorning Bible Study 9:15 amSanctuary Worship 10:30 amFBc Strings rehearsal 2:00 PmStudent Praise Band rehearsal 3:00 Pmmen’s ensemble Practice 4:00 PmFoundations for life classes 4:00 & 5:00 PmStudent choir 5:00 Pm

monday, September 22letter Writing ministry 9:00 ammoPS meeting 9:00 amhallelujah choir 10:30 ammen’s Bible Study Fellowship 6:00 Pm

Tuesday, September 23Spiritual Formations 7:00 amWomen’s Bible Study: Daniel 9:00 amSilK meeting 5:00 Pm2345 ministry Gym 5:30 PmGriefShare 6:00 PmBoy Scout Troop 70 6:30 PmForum 6:30 Pmmosaic ringers rehearsal 6:30 Pm

Wednesday, September 24Women’s Precept Bible Study 9:00 amamerican Senior assistance Program 11:00 amWriting your life Story 3:00 PmSupper/Fh 4:45 PmSpanish class 5:00 Pmemployment Peace Seminar 5:30 PmFinancial Peace university 5:30 Pmchildren’s music & missions 5:30 PmThe Daniel Plan 5:30 PmWomen’s Bible Study: James 5:30 Pmlaugh your Way to a Better marriage 5:45 Pmmarriage Study: his Needs/her Needs 5:45 PmPrayer meeting & Bible Study/Fh 5:45 PmStudent liftoff 6:00 Pmorchestra rehearsal 6:00 PmFirst Fellowship Band Practice/lc 7:00 PmSanctuary choir rehearsal 7:00 Pm

Thursday, September 25eSl 9:00 amWalkie Talkies 10:00 am345 ladies’ Fellowship 6:00 Pm

Wednesday Night Dinner menuWednesday, September 24

adultshamburger Steak with Gravy

roasted PotatoesSteamed Vegetables

Salad Grilled chicken Salad

(reservations for salad must be turned in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.)

STeWarDShiP rePorT

Week # 50

09/14/14

year-to-Date Goal $ 3,936,000.00

offering

This Week $ 75,215.31

yTD $ 3,963,357.93

Faith Steps - admin Suite

This Week $ 893.26

yTD $ 126,563.91

To Date $ 819,198.74

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 3,676.10

yTD $ 540,023.17

To Date $ 5,505,824.43

aTTeNDaNce

Sunday SchoolPreschool 85

children 62

Students 126

adults 608

Visitors 63

Brookdale 22

ToTal 960

Worship Service

First Fellowship 446

Sanctuary Worship 550

ToTal 996

ThaNK youThank you notes have been received from Ollie

Steger and Mike Soutullo. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the

Music Suite.

MEMORIALSMay 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014

FAITH STEPS

Jack HarbargerPaul and Janice Allison

William and Polly Lucas Graham and Corinne Shovelton

Arnold and Sara Stokes

John WigginsLeonard and Ila Mitchum James and Mary ReederKaren and Bill Rowell

Graham and Corinne Shovelton Arnold and Sara Stokes

Mary WilsonBill and Polly Lucas

MEMORIAL FUND

Ernie Hamilton Billie L. EastEvelyn East

Jeff East John W. East

Elenora HamrickTed and Martha Fountain

Jack HarbargerAlleda W. Coons

Jerome and Cindy CowleyC.C. and Martha Fountain

Vaudine Harbarger GilmoreTerry and Jeannie Harbarger

Jean HinsonBill and Sydna Johnson

Tommy and Helen LewisValerie Morgan Lamar Nesbit

Jimmy and Charlotte ParkAlbry and Susan Peddy

Cliff and Sue Ellen SissonBen and Lossie Small

Sue and Donna ThorntonMr. and Mrs. J.N. Williams III

Carl Morring, Jr.William and Cecilia Halsey

Mary Claire Sefton

Zack ThompsonNita Snyder

John WigginsMark and Rebecca Harris

Laura and Jeff MartinCaroline McLain

Jerry McLain Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott McLain

Leonard and Ila MitchumJune Moore

Laurie Pierson Rooney Weaver

Mary WilsonAnn Gravlee

Leoroy Huntington Phillip MarshallLynn W. McGee

Laddin and Heather MontgomeryJune Moore

Ruthie Fink PressleyJames and Mary Reeder

Peggy Nan SissonChuck and Samantha Thompson

Faye TrussellLatham and Ann Walker

Louise and Edgar WeldenElizabeth Whitten

Ron and Marsha WillisFrank C. Wilson, Jr. Frank C. Wilson, Sr.

Employees of Aero Thermo Technology, Inc.

This DVD presentation by Mark Gungor is a riot! Mark’s candid and comedic approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage. He is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage. Designed for all marriages.

Register through Mosaic Available Small Groups or call 256-428-9418.

Staff Anniversary RecognitionThis week we celebrate and give thanks to God for the twenty years of ministry we have shared with Angela Seanor. Angela joined the staff in September of 1994 as our Childcare Coordinator. Her dedication to providing the best for our children is evident as she coordinates the number of paid workers needed per class, watches the church calendar closely to determine when childcare is necessary, interviews and trains staff, and still finds the time to encourage parents and workers. Her gentle spirit and servant heart is evident to workers, parents,

and children. When you see Angela in the hallway this week, share your words of encouragement and appreciation with her. Thank you Angela for loving our children!

Facilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint

Wednesdays at 5:45-7:00 PMSeptember 24 - October 29

Community Room

WHEN: Monday, October 6 10:00 AM-3:30 PM

WHERE: Jimmy Wall’s lake house.

COST: $6.00 plus a covered dish.

RSVP: Call the Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org.

Experienced Adult

Vision Team Meets to Elect Officers Our Vision Team was unanimously elected at our Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 3. At our first meeting on Tuesday, September 9, the committee elected Bill Walton as Chair, Lindsey Giambrone as Vice Chair, and Debbie McDaniel as Secretary. Bill Walton - ChairLindsey Giambone - Vice ChairDebbie McDaniel - SecretaryNathan AldersonEmily DePlachettChristina HearneCathy HicksChuck RosecransKen Smith There will be a combined meeting of our Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff for Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27.

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

library hours Sunday 9-9:15 am | 10:10-10:45 am | 11:40-12:00 PmTuesday 10:00 am-12:00 PmWednesday 4:00-5:00 Pm

Family matters

NEW MEMBERMaggie Hempstead1703 White Fern AveHuntsville, AL 35801

Tommy Tucker307 Marsheutz Ave.Huntsville, AL 35801

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYFormer members Carolyn & Paul Miles in the loss of her mother and John (Lisa) Miles and Elizabeth (Hunter) Weatherly in the loss of their grandmother Eva Deal

3-4-5 Ladies’ FellowshipWho: 3hirty, 4orty, 5ifty-something womenWhat: An evening of fun, food & fellowshipWhen: Thursday, September 25, 6:00-9:00 PMWhere: At the home of Susan Wessinger 4018 Medford Drive in HuntsvilleRSVP: Please call or email Susan Wessinger by September 23 (256-603-2340 or msjwessinger@gmail.com)

Sunday, September 21First Fellowship Worship 8:15 ammorning Bible Study 9:15 amSanctuary Worship 10:30 amFBc Strings rehearsal 2:00 PmStudent Praise Band rehearsal 3:00 Pmmen’s ensemble Practice 4:00 PmFoundations for life classes 4:00 & 5:00 PmStudent choir 5:00 Pm

monday, September 22letter Writing ministry 9:00 ammoPS meeting 9:00 amhallelujah choir 10:30 ammen’s Bible Study Fellowship 6:00 Pm

Tuesday, September 23Spiritual Formations 7:00 amWomen’s Bible Study: Daniel 9:00 amSilK meeting 5:00 Pm2345 ministry Gym 5:30 PmGriefShare 6:00 PmBoy Scout Troop 70 6:30 PmForum 6:30 Pmmosaic ringers rehearsal 6:30 Pm

Wednesday, September 24Women’s Precept Bible Study 9:00 amamerican Senior assistance Program 11:00 amWriting your life Story 3:00 PmSupper/Fh 4:45 PmSpanish class 5:00 Pmemployment Peace Seminar 5:30 PmFinancial Peace university 5:30 Pmchildren’s music & missions 5:30 PmThe Daniel Plan 5:30 PmWomen’s Bible Study: James 5:30 Pmlaugh your Way to a Better marriage 5:45 Pmmarriage Study: his Needs/her Needs 5:45 PmPrayer meeting & Bible Study/Fh 5:45 PmStudent liftoff 6:00 Pmorchestra rehearsal 6:00 PmFirst Fellowship Band Practice/lc 7:00 PmSanctuary choir rehearsal 7:00 Pm

Thursday, September 25eSl 9:00 amWalkie Talkies 10:00 am345 ladies’ Fellowship 6:00 Pm

Wednesday Night Dinner menuWednesday, September 24

adultshamburger Steak with Gravy

roasted PotatoesSteamed Vegetables

Salad Grilled chicken Salad

(reservations for salad must be turned in by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.)

STeWarDShiP rePorT

Week # 50

09/14/14

year-to-Date Goal $ 3,936,000.00

offering

This Week $ 75,215.31

yTD $ 3,963,357.93

Faith Steps - admin Suite

This Week $ 893.26

yTD $ 126,563.91

To Date $ 819,198.74

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 3,676.10

yTD $ 540,023.17

To Date $ 5,505,824.43

aTTeNDaNce

Sunday SchoolPreschool 85

children 62

Students 126

adults 608

Visitors 63

Brookdale 22

ToTal 960

Worship Service

First Fellowship 446

Sanctuary Worship 550

ToTal 996

ThaNK youThank you notes have been received from Ollie

Steger and Mike Soutullo. They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the

Music Suite.

MEMORIALSMay 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014

FAITH STEPS

Jack HarbargerPaul and Janice Allison

William and Polly Lucas Graham and Corinne Shovelton

Arnold and Sara Stokes

John WigginsLeonard and Ila Mitchum James and Mary ReederKaren and Bill Rowell

Graham and Corinne Shovelton Arnold and Sara Stokes

Mary WilsonBill and Polly Lucas

MEMORIAL FUND

Ernie Hamilton Billie L. EastEvelyn East

Jeff East John W. East

Elenora HamrickTed and Martha Fountain

Jack HarbargerAlleda W. Coons

Jerome and Cindy CowleyC.C. and Martha Fountain

Vaudine Harbarger GilmoreTerry and Jeannie Harbarger

Jean HinsonBill and Sydna Johnson

Tommy and Helen LewisValerie Morgan Lamar Nesbit

Jimmy and Charlotte ParkAlbry and Susan Peddy

Cliff and Sue Ellen SissonBen and Lossie Small

Sue and Donna ThorntonMr. and Mrs. J.N. Williams III

Carl Morring, Jr.William and Cecilia Halsey

Mary Claire Sefton

Zack ThompsonNita Snyder

John WigginsMark and Rebecca Harris

Laura and Jeff MartinCaroline McLain

Jerry McLain Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott McLain

Leonard and Ila MitchumJune Moore

Laurie Pierson Rooney Weaver

Mary WilsonAnn Gravlee

Leoroy Huntington Phillip MarshallLynn W. McGee

Laddin and Heather MontgomeryJune Moore

Ruthie Fink PressleyJames and Mary Reeder

Peggy Nan SissonChuck and Samantha Thompson

Faye TrussellLatham and Ann Walker

Louise and Edgar WeldenElizabeth Whitten

Ron and Marsha WillisFrank C. Wilson, Jr. Frank C. Wilson, Sr.

Employees of Aero Thermo Technology, Inc.

This DVD presentation by Mark Gungor is a riot! Mark’s candid and comedic approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage. He is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage. Designed for all marriages.

Register through Mosaic Available Small Groups or call 256-428-9418.

Staff Anniversary RecognitionThis week we celebrate and give thanks to God for the twenty years of ministry we have shared with Angela Seanor. Angela joined the staff in September of 1994 as our Childcare Coordinator. Her dedication to providing the best for our children is evident as she coordinates the number of paid workers needed per class, watches the church calendar closely to determine when childcare is necessary, interviews and trains staff, and still finds the time to encourage parents and workers. Her gentle spirit and servant heart is evident to workers, parents,

and children. When you see Angela in the hallway this week, share your words of encouragement and appreciation with her. Thank you Angela for loving our children!

Facilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint

Wednesdays at 5:45-7:00 PMSeptember 24 - October 29

Community Room

WHEN: Monday, October 6 10:00 AM-3:30 PM

WHERE: Jimmy Wall’s lake house.

COST: $6.00 plus a covered dish.

RSVP: Call the Experienced Adult Office at 256-428-9403 or email 55plus@fbchsv.org.

Experienced Adult

Vision Team Meets to Elect Officers Our Vision Team was unanimously elected at our Called Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 3. At our first meeting on Tuesday, September 9, the committee elected Bill Walton as Chair, Lindsey Giambrone as Vice Chair, and Debbie McDaniel as Secretary. Bill Walton - ChairLindsey Giambone - Vice ChairDebbie McDaniel - SecretaryNathan AldersonEmily DePlachettChristina HearneCathy HicksChuck RosecransKen Smith There will be a combined meeting of our Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff for Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27.

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

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The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

Volume 65 / Week Number 38 / September 18, 2014

September 21, 2014Gideon Sunday

SermoN - TraViS colliNSSermon Series on the church:

“So What Do We Do Now?”“Third class members”

1 Peter 4:10-11, ephesians 4:14-16

FirST FelloWShiP - 8:15 amMusic from the First Fellowship Band

morNiNG BiBle STuDy - 9:15 amBible Study for all ages

SaNcTuary WorShiP - 10:30 amSanctuary Choir Anthem

Soon Ah Will Be Done - DawsonMusic from the Young Musicians Choir

Music from the FBC Saxophone EnsembleAmazing Grace

FouNDaTioNS For liFe claSSeSA full list of classes may be found online at

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlifeOr in the green brochures at each Welcome

Center

Glasses for the Dominican Republic

The medical mission team led by Dr. Graham will be going to the Dominican Republic in November. Part of the work there is to help people see better with the gift of glasses. The vision team is asking for your gently used glasses.

Please bring your glasses to the church office anytime or you may leave

them at any of the Welcome Centers on Sundays and Wednesdays. The deadline is Tuesday, September 30.

30th Anniversary Living Christmas TreeDecember 18-21

Music preparations have begun - Come and sing with us!

Joint Worship with FMBC Blue Springs

We are delighted to welcome First Missionary Baptist Church to

worship with us on Sunday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.

MEMORIALSMay 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

Mr. and Mrs. O.A. ClevelandBarbara Lattanzi

MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING

May BuchananHarold and Liz Newcomb

Bettie FieldMary La Marsh

Scott and Susan Field

Pru LawsonGary and Melinda Lawson

Minnie Vaughn NeighborsMargaret Lord Neighbors

Bob and Margaret Neighbors

PET PROJECT

Leonard YesinskyBetty Yesinsky

SPECIAL MISSIONS

Daphine CollinsLinda Horn

Karol EmanuelLinda Horn

Agnes GatlinLinda Horn

Ernie HamiltonLinda Horn

Jack HarbargerJoyce Freisen

John and Robin FreisenJean King

Latham and Ann Walker

Henry Hill, Jr.Linda Horn

Perry SmithJames and Mary Reeder

Adelaide SteinbergLinda Horn

Buddy YatesLinda Horn

STUDENT MINISTRY

Zack ThompsonKady DeWees

TELEVISION MINISTRY

Harold ParkerSusan Cloud

HONORARIUMS

Peggi DeleuilMartha Nolan

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Jud and Anne ReasonsJean Buffington

FBC Orchestra’s

30th Anniversary Concert

“A Children’s Concert”Sunday, October 19 | 4:00 PM

Sunday is Gideon Sunday at First Baptist Church. In each morning service Dr. Horace Carson, State VP, AL/NW FLA Gideon Association, North Region, will share a presentation and we will receive an offering to support the ministry of the Gideons. This ministry places Bibles all around the world so that millions of people can learn the good news of God’s love.

Please pray for our Student Fall Retreat this weekend. As of Tuesday morning, 109 students were signed up to be a part of this great weekend. Matt Hester, who was our Student Ministry Summer Intern several years ago, will

be the retreat speaker.

Our deacons met this week for their monthly meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Rodger Keene was elected as Deacon Chair and Dow Canup as Deacon Vice-Chair. I know you join me in expressing appreciation to this past year’s Deacon Chair, Pam Jones, who served us in a magnificent way this past year along with John Gordon as Deacon Vice-Chair. Their leadership was significant. They, along with ten other deacons, rotate off at the end of September.

Wednesday night, September 17, the FY15 Vision for Ministry Budget will be presented and discussed. This proposed budget covers our fiscal year which will begin in October and end September 2015. The proposed budget of $4,200,000 represents a $100,000 increase over this year’s budget. This increase allows for increased ministry efforts only made possible by your continued faithful giving. The FY15 Budget will be presented for vote without discussion at the end of each worship service on Sunday, September 28. The recommendation being presented comes with endorsements from the Finance Committee, Leadership Council, and Deacons.

You will read elsewhere in this newsletter that our Vision Team has been formed and elected by the church. We had our first meeting last week to elect officers. The Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff look forward to our Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27. You will hear more from this meeting in the coming days!

Please continue to lift our Pastor Search Committee, Interim Pulpit Committee, Vision Team, and Ministerial Staff in your prayers during these especially important days in our church. Your faithful presence, giving, and prayers are important.See you Sunday for Worship and Bible Study!

Jud Reasons, Executive Pastor

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

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Volume 65 / Week Number 38 / September 18, 2014

September 21, 2014Gideon Sunday

SermoN - TraViS colliNSSermon Series on the church:

“So What Do We Do Now?”“Third class members”

1 Peter 4:10-11, ephesians 4:14-16

FirST FelloWShiP - 8:15 amMusic from the First Fellowship Band

morNiNG BiBle STuDy - 9:15 amBible Study for all ages

SaNcTuary WorShiP - 10:30 amSanctuary Choir Anthem

Soon Ah Will Be Done - DawsonMusic from the Young Musicians Choir

Music from the FBC Saxophone EnsembleAmazing Grace

FouNDaTioNS For liFe claSSeSA full list of classes may be found online at

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlifeOr in the green brochures at each Welcome

Center

Glasses for the Dominican Republic

The medical mission team led by Dr. Graham will be going to the Dominican Republic in November. Part of the work there is to help people see better with the gift of glasses. The vision team is asking for your gently used glasses.

Please bring your glasses to the church office anytime or you may leave

them at any of the Welcome Centers on Sundays and Wednesdays. The deadline is Tuesday, September 30.

30th Anniversary Living Christmas TreeDecember 18-21

Music preparations have begun - Come and sing with us!

Joint Worship with FMBC Blue Springs

We are delighted to welcome First Missionary Baptist Church to

worship with us on Sunday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.

MEMORIALSMay 18, 2014 to September 4, 2014

LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

Mr. and Mrs. O.A. ClevelandBarbara Lattanzi

MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING

May BuchananHarold and Liz Newcomb

Bettie FieldMary La Marsh

Scott and Susan Field

Pru LawsonGary and Melinda Lawson

Minnie Vaughn NeighborsMargaret Lord Neighbors

Bob and Margaret Neighbors

PET PROJECT

Leonard YesinskyBetty Yesinsky

SPECIAL MISSIONS

Daphine CollinsLinda Horn

Karol EmanuelLinda Horn

Agnes GatlinLinda Horn

Ernie HamiltonLinda Horn

Jack HarbargerJoyce Freisen

John and Robin FreisenJean King

Latham and Ann Walker

Henry Hill, Jr.Linda Horn

Perry SmithJames and Mary Reeder

Adelaide SteinbergLinda Horn

Buddy YatesLinda Horn

STUDENT MINISTRY

Zack ThompsonKady DeWees

TELEVISION MINISTRY

Harold ParkerSusan Cloud

HONORARIUMS

Peggi DeleuilMartha Nolan

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Jud and Anne ReasonsJean Buffington

FBC Orchestra’s

30th Anniversary Concert

“A Children’s Concert”Sunday, October 19 | 4:00 PM

Sunday is Gideon Sunday at First Baptist Church. In each morning service Dr. Horace Carson, State VP, AL/NW FLA Gideon Association, North Region, will share a presentation and we will receive an offering to support the ministry of the Gideons. This ministry places Bibles all around the world so that millions of people can learn the good news of God’s love.

Please pray for our Student Fall Retreat this weekend. As of Tuesday morning, 109 students were signed up to be a part of this great weekend. Matt Hester, who was our Student Ministry Summer Intern several years ago, will

be the retreat speaker.

Our deacons met this week for their monthly meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Rodger Keene was elected as Deacon Chair and Dow Canup as Deacon Vice-Chair. I know you join me in expressing appreciation to this past year’s Deacon Chair, Pam Jones, who served us in a magnificent way this past year along with John Gordon as Deacon Vice-Chair. Their leadership was significant. They, along with ten other deacons, rotate off at the end of September.

Wednesday night, September 17, the FY15 Vision for Ministry Budget will be presented and discussed. This proposed budget covers our fiscal year which will begin in October and end September 2015. The proposed budget of $4,200,000 represents a $100,000 increase over this year’s budget. This increase allows for increased ministry efforts only made possible by your continued faithful giving. The FY15 Budget will be presented for vote without discussion at the end of each worship service on Sunday, September 28. The recommendation being presented comes with endorsements from the Finance Committee, Leadership Council, and Deacons.

You will read elsewhere in this newsletter that our Vision Team has been formed and elected by the church. We had our first meeting last week to elect officers. The Vision Team, Pastor Search Committee, and Ministerial Staff look forward to our Strategic Visioning Orientation with Bill Wilson from Center for Healthy Churches on Saturday, September 27. You will hear more from this meeting in the coming days!

Please continue to lift our Pastor Search Committee, Interim Pulpit Committee, Vision Team, and Ministerial Staff in your prayers during these especially important days in our church. Your faithful presence, giving, and prayers are important.See you Sunday for Worship and Bible Study!

Jud Reasons, Executive Pastor