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First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
fbchsv.org
The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Volume 64 / Week Number 7 / February 14, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
something big is about to happen in our church. We are calling it Life retreat . . . A Weekend for You. You have been seeing and hearing about it – now i encourage you to make your plans to attend. invite a friend to join you, then make your reservation online (www.fbchsv.org) or at the church building. Let me share what is in store for you.
All ages are invited. there literally is something for everyone, from preschoolers to experienced adults. the goal is to offer excellent training opportunities
for people to experience the abundance of life in the various stages and situations of life. this will not be a weekend of preaching and worship. instead, think of it as life training by outstanding Christian communicators who are coming to share their very best insights with us.
We begin on Friday night with a concert by the guitar picker Doyle Dykes in our Life Center. i have been listening to a CD of Doyle’s guitar playing and i love it. i have not heard him in person, but am looking forward to this concert on Friday night. it will a great way to launch the weekend.
saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee in the gathering Place followed at 8:40 by an opening celebration in the Life Center with our First Fellowship band. retreat sessions start at 9:00 a.m. You may select the one that works best for you. the presenters will not be repeating their remarks during the day. instead each section of the retreat will present four sessions for you to experience. here is the lineup:
Preschool Praise Day with Miss Patty CakeChildren’s Mini Camp with Nic Allen and team Parenting Children and teens with Brad GriffinMarriage with Dale and gena Forehand of stained glass MinistriesLife at the Crossroads: here am i now where do i go? with Loyd AllenBoomers, Empty Nesters and Beyond with David and Claudia Arp
Are you like me – you see several sessions that you would like to attend? one way to approach that is to divide and conquer. You select one group and your friend or spouse goes to another group. then when it is all over you can share what you have learned with each other and have fun teaching and learning from one another. Just a thought . . . whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Life retreat. Make your reservation now. i hope to see you there.
February 17, 2013
Sermon“Scarcity and Sufficiency”
John 6:1-14
First Fellowship - 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.Sanctuary Choir Anthem
What God Ordains is Just and Right - BachThe Song of the Cross - Martin
Foundations for Life Classeswww.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife
GriefSharetuesdays, 6:00 PM in the church Parlor
Session Six – Why?Just because god does not answer all our
questions does not mean he will not answer any of them. this session answers “Why” questions and encourages attendees
to begin asking other questions as well.Cost is $15.00 for the workbook.
scholarships are available. Contact Betty Barnett at 256-864-2311 or Fran Wilson at
256-837-4906 for more information.
History Files Completed
history committee chairman Jim harrison makes known that scott Boothe of his
group has just completed PDF computer files of the 2011 and 2012 issues of The
Messenger newsletter. this means we now have available copies of the Messenger, issued weekly, from its beginning in 1950 to the present; in most years there were
50 or 51 issues. this newsletter, combined with the church minutes from the beginning
(1809 to the present) are the two main FBC archive sources, and they are both
available in their entirety through the history Department’s computer, and partially
through the church’s website.
Joe Jones, Church Historian
Writing Your Life StoryNew Time! New Location!
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.beginning February 20 through April 24 in
the Community room.
“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. this course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
What: A 10-day holy Land tour led by David hull and Mark seanorWhen: December 26, 2013-January 4, 2014
An interest meeting will be held Sunday, February 17 at 6:15 p.m. in the Parlor.
Friday, February 22, 2012
7:00 PM- Doyle Dikes in Concert - Life Center (doors and will call tables open at 6:00 PM)
All saturday keynote speakers (except Miss PattyCake) will be present Friday night!
saturday, February 23, 2012
8:30 AM- registration and Coffee- gathering Place
8:40 AM- opening Celebration led by the First Fellowship Band - Life Center
9:00 AM- Retreat Session 1 begins Fellowship hall - Children’s Mini Camp with Nic Allen- Fellowship hall Preschool Praise Day w/ Miss PattyCake - Chapel (see detail schedule link at fbchsv.org/life) Parenting Teenagers & Children w/ Brad Griffin - Student Center Marriage - Dale & gena Forehand of stained glass Ministries - Life Center Life at the Crossroads - Loyd Allen - Community room Boomers, Empty Nesters & Beyond with Claudia & David Arp - room 118
10:10 AM- Break in gathering Place for adults
10:30 AM- Retreat Session 2 begins (continuation of Session 1)
11:30 AM- Chick-Fil-A sandwich with chips, and bottled water in gathering Place
12:30 PM- Retreat Session 3 begins
1:45 PM- Break in gathering Place for adults
2:00 PM- Retreat Session 4 begins
3:00 PM- Life retreat concludes
sunday, February 24, 2012 (Bonus Sessions)9:15AM- Parenting Teenagers & Children w/ Brad Griffin - Student Center Life at the Crossroads- Loyd Allen - Community room
Cost - $5 per Adult or Child if attending Concert only$10 per Adult if attending both Friday & Saturday
$5 per Child under 12 or at least 2 if attending both Friday & Saturday$25 Family Maximum
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
February 22-24Tickets on sale now!
www.fbchsv.org/life
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYRandall and Lisa Belk in the loss of her aunt, and Ashley Belk in the loss of her great aunt, Jackie Gober.
Kathy Hatley and Glenn Brown in the loss of their aunt, Bonzie Daniel Key.
Tickets may be purchased in the church office or online at www.fbchsv.org/life
Online orders may be picked up in the FBC office or when you arrive for the Retreat Weekend. At the time of ticket purchase, you will be asked which session(s) you/your family plan to attend.
For more information, see additional pages
Children ages 2-12:$5.00 for the weekendNo charge for children under 2 years$25.00 max/family
Adults:Doyle Dykes Concert on Friday: $5.00Seminars on Saturday: $5.00Both: $10.00
New!6-week Ladies Bible Study
"The Law of Love, Lessons from Deuteronomy" by Beth Moore
tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. beginning February 19
this is a DVD led study with no required reading outside of the class time.
Please contact Becky soutullo if you plan to attend so we can order a book for you.
Sunday, Feb. 17First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMJoyful Ringers/330 4:00 PMAlaska Mission Mtg./Parlor 4:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 4:00 & 5:00 PMStudent Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PMHoly Land Trip Mtg./Parlor 6:15 PM Monday, Feb. 18Letter Writing/240 9:00 AMMOPS Meeting 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible St./343 9:00 AMS.I.L.K./107 5:00 PMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMFORUM 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/318 7:00 PMScout Troup 70/3rd Floor 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 20Precept Bible St./343 9:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMFinancial Peace/118 5:00 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMen/Women’s Bible St./111 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMMarriage Class/324 5:45 PMQuarterly Business Mtg./FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMFBC Orchestra Reh./Sanc. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 21Madison City Youth Prayer 6:45 AMESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM
Friday, Feb. 22Fellowship Club Trip 11:00 AMStudent Fun Night/Student Ctr. 6:00 PMDoyle Dykes Concert/ LC, GP 7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb. 23Life Retreat Weekend
Friday, February 225:30-7:00 PM
Before the Doyle Dykes Concert
Dinner is FREE. Tickets to the Concert = $5
student
Student
Spring Camp March 23-27, 2013
at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, Florida
Cost: $205 per studentMulti-family Discount of $20 per
Additional StudentThrough March 10.
After March 10, cost is $260 per student.
Information and Registration Available at:
www.fbchsv.org/springcamp
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, February 20
AdultsPhilly Cheese Steak on Flatbread
FriesMarinated Vegetable Salad
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
02/10/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,709,700.00
Offering
This Week $ 65,454.87
YTD $ 1,712,063.81
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 2,120.00
YTD $ 579,101.03
To Date: $ 593,136.03
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 22,002.15
YTD $ 637,076.12
To Date: $ 4,519,624.25
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 65
Children 90
Students 125
Adults 633
Brookdale 15
Visitors 30
TOTAL 960
Worship Service
First Fellowship 420
Sanctuary Worship 668
TOTAL 1088
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Kenneth Myers. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the church office.
Doyle Dykes Concert Friday at 7:00 PM
Retreat Seminars for YOU
Children’s Mini-Camp with Nic Allen & Team Rolling Hills Community Church Franklin, Tennessee
Marriage with Dale & Jena
Forehand Stained Glass Ministries
Life at the Crossroads Here am I. Now, where do I go? Loyd Allen Spiritual Guide and Professor
Boomers, Empty Nesters,
& Beyond David & Claudia Aarp,
Marriage Alive Ministries
Preschool Praise Day with Miss Patty Cake
Parenting Children and Teens
Brad Griffin Co-Author of Sticky Faith
Associate Director of Fuller Youth Institute
February 22-24 First Baptist Huntsville
Registration— $5 for Friday • $10 per adult and $5 per child for weekend • $25 max a family www.fbchsv.org/life • 256-428-9400 • 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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
February 22-24Tickets on sale now!
www.fbchsv.org/life
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYRandall and Lisa Belk in the loss of her aunt, and Ashley Belk in the loss of her great aunt, Jackie Gober.
Kathy Hatley and Glenn Brown in the loss of their aunt, Bonzie Daniel Key.
Tickets may be purchased in the church office or online at www.fbchsv.org/life
Online orders may be picked up in the FBC office or when you arrive for the Retreat Weekend. At the time of ticket purchase, you will be asked which session(s) you/your family plan to attend.
For more information, see additional pages
Children ages 2-12:$5.00 for the weekendNo charge for children under 2 years$25.00 max/family
Adults:Doyle Dykes Concert on Friday: $5.00Seminars on Saturday: $5.00Both: $10.00
New!6-week Ladies Bible Study
"The Law of Love, Lessons from Deuteronomy" by Beth Moore
tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. beginning February 19
this is a DVD led study with no required reading outside of the class time.
Please contact Becky soutullo if you plan to attend so we can order a book for you.
Sunday, Feb. 17First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMJoyful Ringers/330 4:00 PMAlaska Mission Mtg./Parlor 4:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 4:00 & 5:00 PMStudent Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PMHoly Land Trip Mtg./Parlor 6:15 PM Monday, Feb. 18Letter Writing/240 9:00 AMMOPS Meeting 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible St./343 9:00 AMS.I.L.K./107 5:00 PMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMFORUM 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/318 7:00 PMScout Troup 70/3rd Floor 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 20Precept Bible St./343 9:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMFinancial Peace/118 5:00 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMen/Women’s Bible St./111 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMMarriage Class/324 5:45 PMQuarterly Business Mtg./FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMFBC Orchestra Reh./Sanc. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 21Madison City Youth Prayer 6:45 AMESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM
Friday, Feb. 22Fellowship Club Trip 11:00 AMStudent Fun Night/Student Ctr. 6:00 PMDoyle Dykes Concert/ LC, GP 7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb. 23Life Retreat Weekend
Friday, February 225:30-7:00 PM
Before the Doyle Dykes Concert
Dinner is FREE. Tickets to the Concert = $5
student
Student
Spring Camp March 23-27, 2013
at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, Florida
Cost: $205 per studentMulti-family Discount of $20 per
Additional StudentThrough March 10.
After March 10, cost is $260 per student.
Information and Registration Available at:
www.fbchsv.org/springcamp
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, February 20
AdultsPhilly Cheese Steak on Flatbread
FriesMarinated Vegetable Salad
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
02/10/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,709,700.00
Offering
This Week $ 65,454.87
YTD $ 1,712,063.81
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 2,120.00
YTD $ 579,101.03
To Date: $ 593,136.03
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 22,002.15
YTD $ 637,076.12
To Date: $ 4,519,624.25
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 65
Children 90
Students 125
Adults 633
Brookdale 15
Visitors 30
TOTAL 960
Worship Service
First Fellowship 420
Sanctuary Worship 668
TOTAL 1088
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Kenneth Myers. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the church office.
Doyle Dykes Concert Friday at 7:00 PM
Retreat Seminars for YOU
Children’s Mini-Camp with Nic Allen & Team Rolling Hills Community Church Franklin, Tennessee
Marriage with Dale & Jena
Forehand Stained Glass Ministries
Life at the Crossroads Here am I. Now, where do I go? Loyd Allen Spiritual Guide and Professor
Boomers, Empty Nesters,
& Beyond David & Claudia Aarp,
Marriage Alive Ministries
Preschool Praise Day with Miss Patty Cake
Parenting Children and Teens
Brad Griffin Co-Author of Sticky Faith
Associate Director of Fuller Youth Institute
February 22-24 First Baptist Huntsville
Registration— $5 for Friday • $10 per adult and $5 per child for weekend • $25 max a family www.fbchsv.org/life • 256-428-9400 • 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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
February 22-24Tickets on sale now!
www.fbchsv.org/life
Family Matters
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYRandall and Lisa Belk in the loss of her aunt, and Ashley Belk in the loss of her great aunt, Jackie Gober.
Kathy Hatley and Glenn Brown in the loss of their aunt, Bonzie Daniel Key.
Tickets may be purchased in the church office or online at www.fbchsv.org/life
Online orders may be picked up in the FBC office or when you arrive for the Retreat Weekend. At the time of ticket purchase, you will be asked which session(s) you/your family plan to attend.
For more information, see additional pages
Children ages 2-12:$5.00 for the weekendNo charge for children under 2 years$25.00 max/family
Adults:Doyle Dykes Concert on Friday: $5.00Seminars on Saturday: $5.00Both: $10.00
New!6-week Ladies Bible Study
"The Law of Love, Lessons from Deuteronomy" by Beth Moore
tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. beginning February 19
this is a DVD led study with no required reading outside of the class time.
Please contact Becky soutullo if you plan to attend so we can order a book for you.
Sunday, Feb. 17First Fellowship 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMJoyful Ringers/330 4:00 PMAlaska Mission Mtg./Parlor 4:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 4:00 & 5:00 PMStudent Choir/CR, 343 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PMHoly Land Trip Mtg./Parlor 6:15 PM Monday, Feb. 18Letter Writing/240 9:00 AMMOPS Meeting 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible St./343 9:00 AMS.I.L.K./107 5:00 PMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMFORUM 6:30 PMAdult Handbells/318 7:00 PMScout Troup 70/3rd Floor 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 20Precept Bible St./343 9:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMFinancial Peace/118 5:00 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMMen/Women’s Bible St./111 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible St./114 5:45 PMMarriage Class/324 5:45 PMQuarterly Business Mtg./FH 5:45 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMLiftOff/Student Center 6:00 PMFBC Orchestra Reh./Sanc. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 21Madison City Youth Prayer 6:45 AMESL Classes/1st FL, FH 9:00 AM
Friday, Feb. 22Fellowship Club Trip 11:00 AMStudent Fun Night/Student Ctr. 6:00 PMDoyle Dykes Concert/ LC, GP 7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb. 23Life Retreat Weekend
Friday, February 225:30-7:00 PM
Before the Doyle Dykes Concert
Dinner is FREE. Tickets to the Concert = $5
student
Student
Spring Camp March 23-27, 2013
at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, Florida
Cost: $205 per studentMulti-family Discount of $20 per
Additional StudentThrough March 10.
After March 10, cost is $260 per student.
Information and Registration Available at:
www.fbchsv.org/springcamp
Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, February 20
AdultsPhilly Cheese Steak on Flatbread
FriesMarinated Vegetable Salad
SaladGrilled Chicken Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
02/10/13
Year-to-Date Goal $ 1,709,700.00
Offering
This Week $ 65,454.87
YTD $ 1,712,063.81
Faith Steps - Admin Suite
This Week $ 2,120.00
YTD $ 579,101.03
To Date: $ 593,136.03
Faith Steps to the Future
This Week $ 22,002.15
YTD $ 637,076.12
To Date: $ 4,519,624.25
ATTENDANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 65
Children 90
Students 125
Adults 633
Brookdale 15
Visitors 30
TOTAL 960
Worship Service
First Fellowship 420
Sanctuary Worship 668
TOTAL 1088
THANK YOU
A thank you note has been received from Kenneth Myers. It has been placed on the
bulletin board across from the church office.
Doyle Dykes Concert Friday at 7:00 PM
Retreat Seminars for YOU
Children’s Mini-Camp with Nic Allen & Team Rolling Hills Community Church Franklin, Tennessee
Marriage with Dale & Jena
Forehand Stained Glass Ministries
Life at the Crossroads Here am I. Now, where do I go? Loyd Allen Spiritual Guide and Professor
Boomers, Empty Nesters,
& Beyond David & Claudia Aarp,
Marriage Alive Ministries
Preschool Praise Day with Miss Patty Cake
Parenting Children and Teens
Brad Griffin Co-Author of Sticky Faith
Associate Director of Fuller Youth Institute
February 22-24 First Baptist Huntsville
Registration— $5 for Friday • $10 per adult and $5 per child for weekend • $25 max a family www.fbchsv.org/life • 256-428-9400 • 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
fbchsv.org
The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Volume 64 / Week Number 7 / February 14, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
something big is about to happen in our church. We are calling it Life retreat . . . A Weekend for You. You have been seeing and hearing about it – now i encourage you to make your plans to attend. invite a friend to join you, then make your reservation online (www.fbchsv.org) or at the church building. Let me share what is in store for you.
All ages are invited. there literally is something for everyone, from preschoolers to experienced adults. the goal is to offer excellent training opportunities
for people to experience the abundance of life in the various stages and situations of life. this will not be a weekend of preaching and worship. instead, think of it as life training by outstanding Christian communicators who are coming to share their very best insights with us.
We begin on Friday night with a concert by the guitar picker Doyle Dykes in our Life Center. i have been listening to a CD of Doyle’s guitar playing and i love it. i have not heard him in person, but am looking forward to this concert on Friday night. it will a great way to launch the weekend.
saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee in the gathering Place followed at 8:40 by an opening celebration in the Life Center with our First Fellowship band. retreat sessions start at 9:00 a.m. You may select the one that works best for you. the presenters will not be repeating their remarks during the day. instead each section of the retreat will present four sessions for you to experience. here is the lineup:
Preschool Praise Day with Miss Patty CakeChildren’s Mini Camp with Nic Allen and team Parenting Children and teens with Brad GriffinMarriage with Dale and gena Forehand of stained glass MinistriesLife at the Crossroads: here am i now where do i go? with Loyd AllenBoomers, Empty Nesters and Beyond with David and Claudia Arp
Are you like me – you see several sessions that you would like to attend? one way to approach that is to divide and conquer. You select one group and your friend or spouse goes to another group. then when it is all over you can share what you have learned with each other and have fun teaching and learning from one another. Just a thought . . . whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Life retreat. Make your reservation now. i hope to see you there.
February 17, 2013
Sermon“Scarcity and Sufficiency”
John 6:1-14
First Fellowship - 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.Sanctuary Choir Anthem
What God Ordains is Just and Right - BachThe Song of the Cross - Martin
Foundations for Life Classeswww.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife
GriefSharetuesdays, 6:00 PM in the church Parlor
Session Six – Why?Just because god does not answer all our
questions does not mean he will not answer any of them. this session answers “Why” questions and encourages attendees
to begin asking other questions as well.Cost is $15.00 for the workbook.
scholarships are available. Contact Betty Barnett at 256-864-2311 or Fran Wilson at
256-837-4906 for more information.
History Files Completed
history committee chairman Jim harrison makes known that scott Boothe of his
group has just completed PDF computer files of the 2011 and 2012 issues of The
Messenger newsletter. this means we now have available copies of the Messenger, issued weekly, from its beginning in 1950 to the present; in most years there were
50 or 51 issues. this newsletter, combined with the church minutes from the beginning
(1809 to the present) are the two main FBC archive sources, and they are both
available in their entirety through the history Department’s computer, and partially
through the church’s website.
Joe Jones, Church Historian
Writing Your Life StoryNew Time! New Location!
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.beginning February 20 through April 24 in
the Community room.
“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. this course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
What: A 10-day holy Land tour led by David hull and Mark seanorWhen: December 26, 2013-January 4, 2014
An interest meeting will be held Sunday, February 17 at 6:15 p.m. in the Parlor.
Friday, February 22, 2012
7:00 PM- Doyle Dikes in Concert - Life Center (doors and will call tables open at 6:00 PM)
All saturday keynote speakers (except Miss PattyCake) will be present Friday night!
saturday, February 23, 2012
8:30 AM- registration and Coffee- gathering Place
8:40 AM- opening Celebration led by the First Fellowship Band - Life Center
9:00 AM- Retreat Session 1 begins Fellowship hall - Children’s Mini Camp with Nic Allen- Fellowship hall Preschool Praise Day w/ Miss PattyCake - Chapel (see detail schedule link at fbchsv.org/life) Parenting Teenagers & Children w/ Brad Griffin - Student Center Marriage - Dale & gena Forehand of stained glass Ministries - Life Center Life at the Crossroads - Loyd Allen - Community room Boomers, Empty Nesters & Beyond with Claudia & David Arp - room 118
10:10 AM- Break in gathering Place for adults
10:30 AM- Retreat Session 2 begins (continuation of Session 1)
11:30 AM- Chick-Fil-A sandwich with chips, and bottled water in gathering Place
12:30 PM- Retreat Session 3 begins
1:45 PM- Break in gathering Place for adults
2:00 PM- Retreat Session 4 begins
3:00 PM- Life retreat concludes
sunday, February 24, 2012 (Bonus Sessions)9:15AM- Parenting Teenagers & Children w/ Brad Griffin - Student Center Life at the Crossroads- Loyd Allen - Community room
Cost - $5 per Adult or Child if attending Concert only$10 per Adult if attending both Friday & Saturday
$5 per Child under 12 or at least 2 if attending both Friday & Saturday$25 Family Maximum
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by
First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage
paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE
MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.
office: 256-428-9400
weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457
24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460
fbchsv.org
The MessengerfirsT bapTisT hunTsville
this sunday
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
Volume 64 / Week Number 7 / February 14, 2013
First thoughtsDavid hull, Pastor
something big is about to happen in our church. We are calling it Life retreat . . . A Weekend for You. You have been seeing and hearing about it – now i encourage you to make your plans to attend. invite a friend to join you, then make your reservation online (www.fbchsv.org) or at the church building. Let me share what is in store for you.
All ages are invited. there literally is something for everyone, from preschoolers to experienced adults. the goal is to offer excellent training opportunities
for people to experience the abundance of life in the various stages and situations of life. this will not be a weekend of preaching and worship. instead, think of it as life training by outstanding Christian communicators who are coming to share their very best insights with us.
We begin on Friday night with a concert by the guitar picker Doyle Dykes in our Life Center. i have been listening to a CD of Doyle’s guitar playing and i love it. i have not heard him in person, but am looking forward to this concert on Friday night. it will a great way to launch the weekend.
saturday begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee in the gathering Place followed at 8:40 by an opening celebration in the Life Center with our First Fellowship band. retreat sessions start at 9:00 a.m. You may select the one that works best for you. the presenters will not be repeating their remarks during the day. instead each section of the retreat will present four sessions for you to experience. here is the lineup:
Preschool Praise Day with Miss Patty CakeChildren’s Mini Camp with Nic Allen and team Parenting Children and teens with Brad GriffinMarriage with Dale and gena Forehand of stained glass MinistriesLife at the Crossroads: here am i now where do i go? with Loyd AllenBoomers, Empty Nesters and Beyond with David and Claudia Arp
Are you like me – you see several sessions that you would like to attend? one way to approach that is to divide and conquer. You select one group and your friend or spouse goes to another group. then when it is all over you can share what you have learned with each other and have fun teaching and learning from one another. Just a thought . . . whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Life retreat. Make your reservation now. i hope to see you there.
February 17, 2013
Sermon“Scarcity and Sufficiency”
John 6:1-14
First Fellowship - 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.Sanctuary Choir Anthem
What God Ordains is Just and Right - BachThe Song of the Cross - Martin
Foundations for Life Classeswww.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife
GriefSharetuesdays, 6:00 PM in the church Parlor
Session Six – Why?Just because god does not answer all our
questions does not mean he will not answer any of them. this session answers “Why” questions and encourages attendees
to begin asking other questions as well.Cost is $15.00 for the workbook.
scholarships are available. Contact Betty Barnett at 256-864-2311 or Fran Wilson at
256-837-4906 for more information.
History Files Completed
history committee chairman Jim harrison makes known that scott Boothe of his
group has just completed PDF computer files of the 2011 and 2012 issues of The
Messenger newsletter. this means we now have available copies of the Messenger, issued weekly, from its beginning in 1950 to the present; in most years there were
50 or 51 issues. this newsletter, combined with the church minutes from the beginning
(1809 to the present) are the two main FBC archive sources, and they are both
available in their entirety through the history Department’s computer, and partially
through the church’s website.
Joe Jones, Church Historian
Writing Your Life StoryNew Time! New Location!
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.beginning February 20 through April 24 in
the Community room.
“Memory sparkers” will be discussed on the first day of class as guides for developing each person’s life story. other resource guides will be presented periodically to
enhance the story writing. this course is designed for everyone. You may present
your legacy by answering specific questions we’ll discuss or express your life story
creatively. Writing, reading, and sharing each week in small and large groups will be
a major part of this course.
What: A 10-day holy Land tour led by David hull and Mark seanorWhen: December 26, 2013-January 4, 2014
An interest meeting will be held Sunday, February 17 at 6:15 p.m. in the Parlor.
Friday, February 22, 2012
7:00 PM- Doyle Dikes in Concert - Life Center (doors and will call tables open at 6:00 PM)
All saturday keynote speakers (except Miss PattyCake) will be present Friday night!
saturday, February 23, 2012
8:30 AM- registration and Coffee- gathering Place
8:40 AM- opening Celebration led by the First Fellowship Band - Life Center
9:00 AM- Retreat Session 1 begins Fellowship hall - Children’s Mini Camp with Nic Allen- Fellowship hall Preschool Praise Day w/ Miss PattyCake - Chapel (see detail schedule link at fbchsv.org/life) Parenting Teenagers & Children w/ Brad Griffin - Student Center Marriage - Dale & gena Forehand of stained glass Ministries - Life Center Life at the Crossroads - Loyd Allen - Community room Boomers, Empty Nesters & Beyond with Claudia & David Arp - room 118
10:10 AM- Break in gathering Place for adults
10:30 AM- Retreat Session 2 begins (continuation of Session 1)
11:30 AM- Chick-Fil-A sandwich with chips, and bottled water in gathering Place
12:30 PM- Retreat Session 3 begins
1:45 PM- Break in gathering Place for adults
2:00 PM- Retreat Session 4 begins
3:00 PM- Life retreat concludes
sunday, February 24, 2012 (Bonus Sessions)9:15AM- Parenting Teenagers & Children w/ Brad Griffin - Student Center Life at the Crossroads- Loyd Allen - Community room
Cost - $5 per Adult or Child if attending Concert only$10 per Adult if attending both Friday & Saturday
$5 per Child under 12 or at least 2 if attending both Friday & Saturday$25 Family Maximum
