Volume 14, Issue 2 February 2017

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811

The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by

the 20th of the month to newsletter@unionchapel-hsv.org. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness.

“Speaking the Truth in Love”

“...but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ…”

Ephesians 4:15

From the Pastor’s Pen…

HOPE

Hope is an extremely high level of trust. When we trust the Lord for our salvation – He becomes our hope. He is our hope for the present and the future.

Our hope is in His ability to keep us. He keeps us in His perfect peace when our minds are stayed on Him. He pro-tects us from all hurt, harm

and danger. Our hope should be in no one or nothing else but Him.

Our hope is in His ability to provide for us. He pro-vides us with everything we need to sustain ourselves and do His will. We must keep in mind that at all times, God will provide. Our hope should be in His ability to meet all of our needs.

Our hope is in His ability to preserve us. The Lord will always finish what He starts. By the power of His Holy Spirit, He molds and makes us what He wants us to be. Our hope is in His ability to complete in us what He started.

Finally, our hope is in the promise of His return. He

promised to come again and “receive us unto Himself.” This is our hope – that when He comes, we shall be like Him and be with Him forever.

Yes, brothers and sisters, “our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and His righteousness.”

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Happy Birthday First Lady Mother Dora M. Davis

February 27

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she

shall rejoice in time to come.” ~Proverbs 31:25~

Birthdays are a time of reflection on the sweet

memories of the past, the good times yet to

come and the wonder that is now…

May everything beautiful be yours on this your special day!

“And now, Lord, what wait I for?

My hope is in thee.”

~Psalm 39:7~

New to Our Church Family

We welcome you, with the joy of the Lord, to the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist church family!

It is our prayer that your faith will be strengthened as we learn and grow together. We invite you to explore the ministries of the church and ask God to show you where He wants you to get connected.

We are truly excited you are here:

Raasheda Danielle Erskine

Aaron Jaden Morgan

Mashia Shani Owens

Jimmy E. Sorrell

Let’s Study Together

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Join us every Sunday at 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

“The Birthing of a New Community”

02.05 Re-created to Live in Harmony

(Galatians 3:26-29; 4:1-7)

02.12 New Birth Brings Freedom

(Galatians 4:8-20)

02.19 Freedom in Christ

(Galatians 5:1-17)

02.26 Christ Creates Holy Living

(Galatians 5:18-26; 6:1-10)

BIBLE STUDY

Join us every Wednesday

12 Noon

Mid-day Bible Study

Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study

Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall

Youth Bible Study

Basement

Collegiate Bible Study

Conference Room

(former Library)

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Setting Goals for Fruitful Living, II Samuel 7:18-22.

In the 70s, I experienced a turning point in my walk

with Christ. It started with II Samuel 7, which inspired

me to follow in King David’s footsteps. He spent time

alone with God, offering praise and thanksgiving. He

also listened as the Lord revealed truth and offered in-

sight about the future. Because of what he learned, Da-

vid was able to set goals and stay aligned with them.

Desiring that kind of solitude, I spent several days alone

in a camper at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park. Most of

the time I remained silent, listening intently for God’s

voice. I asked Him to speak to me regarding my future,

and He answered. Using a journal, I recorded the goals

He inspired. The things He communicated so impacted

my choices and so greatly blessed me that I continued

the discipline every couple of month.

Let’s discuss how to establish aims in this manner. First,

come before the throne of almighty God with a repent-

ant heart, praise, and thanksgiving. Then, ask Him for

direction in areas such as spiritual life, career, and family.

In silence, wait patiently and attentively - as you read

and meditate upon God’s Word, He will speak. Most

often, His guidance is experienced as a prodding or con-

viction in the heart. When that happens, be sure to write

down what you’re learning so you can review it later.

In order to stay on the path God intends for our life, we

should plan times to stop, ask, and listen for guidance.

The world throws confusing messages at us all day long,

and we need to check our course frequently. These con-

versations with the Lord are vital for a thriving life of

godly impact.

~Dr. Charles Stanley

Wisdom to Live By

Wellness News

People tend to go big for their New Year’s fitness resolutions. Do a triath-

lon! Get in great shape! Lose 70 pounds by Valentine’s Day! But big can

backfire when it comes to setting goals and following through. A specific,

manageable fitness plan will get you much further than vague hopes for

(drumroll, please) Total Transformation. One of our favorite forms of exer-

cise doesn’t require a gym membership, an instructor or expensive equip-

ment - just a good pair of shoes. We’re talking about walking, of course.

Simply start by putting one foot in front of the other, and then keep go-

ing…for about a half-hour at a moderate pace, or even just 10 minutes if

you’re a beginner. Walking, that most basic of activities for our bipedal species, is one of the simplest ways to exer-

cise. But simple doesn’t mean ineffective. According to new research, walking can improve your heart health in a

snap (translation: just 10 weeks). In the study, women who walked briskly for 150 minutes a week for 10 weeks

improved heart disease risk factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and cardiovas-

cular fitness. Team up with a friend or neighbor and plot out a walking schedule, working your way up to 30

minutes a day, most days of the week, at a good clip. Pretty soon, “going the extra mile - or two - for your health

will be a walk in the park!”

~Cleveland Clinic Wellness

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Black History Month

Girl Scouts Troops 661 (Brownies), 664 (Juniors), 682 (Daisies) and 721 (Cadette, Senior, Ambassadors) partici-pated in Annual MLK Day Parade on Saturday, January 14.

Troop 664 (Juniors) is collecting personal hygiene items for men and women for donation to Manna House through March 31; collection bins are located in the vesti-bule. This service project is designed for troop members to complete their bronze award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve.

Troop members are currently participating in the annual cookie sale through March 17.

Girl Scouts News

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has se-

lected “The Crisis in Black Education” as the 2017 Black History Theme. The theme for

2017 focuses on the crucial role of education in the history of African Americans.

Several events are planned in celebration of the accomplishments and achievements of African Americans:

February 11

“The Underground Railroad:

Journey to Freedom”

Burritt on the Mountain

11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

February 15

Black History Presentation, Union Chapel

Christian Academy

“A Legacy of Strength...A Future of Hope”

Main Sanctuary

8:30 a.m.

February 16

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural

Affairs (UAH), Black History Presentation

Conference Training Center, Exhibit Hall

7:30 p.m.

February 18-19

The Stitching and Quilting Ministry presents the 9th Annual Celebration of African American History enti-tled “Stitches of Love,” a dis-play of quilts, crochet and sewing projects continuing the legacy of our ancestors. An old fashioned “Bed Turning” will be featured at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. both days.

Sunday February 19 is Her-itage Sunday. Wear African attire if you desire.

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall

**Passage Ministry Annual Pre- and Post-Passage Ceremony, February 15, 6 p.m. - Main Sanctuary**

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Congratulations to Sister

Sheila Erskine, who recent-

ly graduated Summa Cum

Laude from Capella Uni-

versity with a Bachelor of

Science in Business, with a

specialization in Manage-

ment and Leadership.

Congratulations...

Congratulations to Deacon

Kevin McGhaw, who was re-

cently selected to participate in

the White House Leadership

Development Program, a year-

long program designed to train

and develop the government’s

highest performers.

Congratulations

to Brother Ever-

ett Berger who

participated in the

inaugural parade

for President

Donald Trump in

Washington, D.C., on Friday, January 20.

Brother Berger, a freshman cymbal player with

Talladega College marching band, is a 2014

graduate of Union Chapel Christian Academy.

Congratulations to Sister

Rosalynne Strickland,

who is featured in the

February issue of the

Marie Claire magazine

article “Today’s Hidden

Figures: Meet the Black

Women Work i n g a t

NASA.”

In celebration of the re-

lease of the movie

“Hidden Figures” Marie

Claire spoke with six (6)

African-American wom-

en working at NASA

today who oversee eve-

rything from rocket sys-

tem designs to vacuum

chambers, to space-launch software. They are a reminder that

today’s black female leaders aren’t hidden. They’re at the fore-

front of what makes NASA great. Sister Strickland is an engi-

neer at Marshall Space Flight Center.

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

~Psalm 1:1-3~

Sister Rosalynne Strickland, pictured at right, with

Katherine Moore, the daughter of Katherine G.

Johnson (NASA Physicist and Mathematician)

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Community News & Events

FEBRUARY 17

Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

59th Debutante Presentation and Ball

Von Braun Center, North Hall

7 p.m.

FEBRUARY 18

Union Chapel Education Assistance Ministry

HBCU College Fair

Union Chapel Church - Family Life Center

Special Guest Speaker - Mr. Wil Haygood

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MARCH 11

Rosetta James Foundation “Honoring Our Elders” Celebration

The Jackson Center

5 p.m.

MARCH 24

Retirement Reception honoring

Councilman Richard Showers, Sr.

Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

7 p.m.

A good leader is modest, not arrogant. We’ve all encountered the know-it-all leader, the “submit-or-else” type of leader. But Proverbs 16:5 says, “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.” I don’t know about you, but I definitely don’t want to be referred to as an abomination to the Lord. That’s some pretty scary stuff.

~Brent Rinehart (Crosswalk.com)

Just a Thought...

Prepare to answer scientific research questions and learn to work independently in a la-boratory setting through HudsonAlpha’s free after school program Launching Aspiring Biotechnology Scientists – or L.A.B.S.

L.A.B.S. is designed to equip students with the basic skills and knowledge that are essen-tial to join the future science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce. The Institute’s state-of-the-art facilities along with access on our biotech campus to some of the most advanced genetics and genomics research will help you become ready to take

advantage of future lab opportunities.

The program is a two-year commitment. Participants who are selected this year will engage, grow and learn together over four semesters, concluding the program in Spring 2019. Students will meet in the educational labs at the Hud-sonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. for six weeks each semester.

Applications for L.A.B.S. open in December and close February 17 and include a visit to each applicant’s school after the deadline in February. A selection committee will choose which students will be invited to participate in the program, and students will be notified of their selection before the end of the 2016-2017 school year. The program includes a parent orientation the week before the first session in September 2017.

For additional information visit edoutreach@hudsonalpha.org.

Monthly Ministry Meetings

Ministry Time When

SUNDAY

Intercessory Prayer Line 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Every New Members Orientation 9:30 AM Every

Prayer Line Ministry 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Every

MONDAY

Intercessory Prayer 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Every

Stitching and Quilting Ministry 6:00 PM Every Cancer Support Group 6:00 PM 1st Progressive Matrons 6:45 PM 1st Revised Version Choir 6:00 PM 1st/2nd/4th Trustees Ministry 6:30 PM 1st Missionary Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Ushers #1 Ministry 7:00 PM 2nd Youth Ushers Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Deacons Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Deaconess Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Mothers Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd

Grief Ministry 6:00 PM 4th

Men’s Ministry 6:00 PM 4th

TUESDAY

Senior Adult Ministry 1:00 PM 1st

Cub Scouts 6:30 PM 1st Matrons 6:30 PM 1st & 3rd Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd

Laymen Brotherhood 7:00 PM 2nd Community Care 6:00 PM 2nd Recreation Ministry 6:30 PM 2nd Women's Choir 6:00 PM 3rd

Ministers’ Wives 6:30 PM 3rd

Male Chorus 7:00 PM 3rd

WEDNESDAY

Intercessory Prayer 11:00 AM 12 Noon Every The Passage Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sign Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sunday School Teachers 6:00 PM Every Education Assistance Ministry 5:30 PM 3rd

THURSDAY

Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Tour and Hospitality Ministry 6:00 PM Women’s Choir 6:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Male Chorus 7:00 PM 3rd Executive Ministry Meeting 6:00 PM 3rd Young Women’s Ministry 5;45 PM 3rd Ushers #2 Ministry 7:00 PM 4th

SATURDAY

Minister’s Ministry Meeting 8:00 AM 2nd

Wellness Ministry 9:00 AM 2nd Boy Scouts 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1st & 3rd Street Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Community Care Outreach Ministry 11:00 AM 4th Progressive Matrons 10:00 AM 4th

Girl Scouts 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 2nd & 4th

The above ministry meeting schedule does not supersede your internal ministry calendar that has been previously posted.

CHURCH ADDRESS

315 Winchester Road

Huntsville, AL 35811

256.852.1150

256.851.6949 FAX

OFFICE HOURS:

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WEBSITE:

www.unionchapel-hsv.org

EMAIL:

unionchapel@unionchapel-hsv.org

O. Wendell Davis, D.Min.,

Pastor

Saturday Morning Worship

Orange Drive Campus

10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Services

7:45 & 10: 45 a.m.

Sunday School

7:00 a.m.

9:30 -10:30 a.m.

Bible Study

Wednesday

12:00 Noon

7:00 p.m.

RADIO MINISTRY

WEUP AM 1700 RADIO

Sermon 1:30 p.m. Sunday

TELEVISION MINISTRY

Each Sunday

WAWB TV

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

Comcast Cable 3 TV

8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Mediacom Cable

Channel 11 (WAMY)

7:00 - 8:00 a. m.

(Check your local cable services for more

broadcast times)