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

The Messengerfbchsv.org

firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

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

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

College StudentsAddresses Needed

As our college students are getting settled into a new year and probably new places

to live, please send updated snail mail and email addresses to Cindy Thompson at

256-428-9411 or cindy@fbchv.org. Benefits of an accurate address? Encouragement

notes and care boxes from their home church (US! - First Baptist Huntsville).

We are enlisting tutors for our ministry to Lakewood Elementary for the 2012-2013

school year. We have a new volunteer coordinator who will be assessing the

children to see where tutors are needed. Some have expressed concern about the

students having tablet computers this year. They will not impact your tutoring. We

continue to use the methods of one-on-one tutoring with reading and math. At the welcome center and in our Sunday School

boxes there will be tutoring brochures. Please fill them out and turn them into the church office with your records or return

to Mike Pearce or Linda Horn. If you have questions please contact Mike Pearce at

256-428-9448 or mike@fbchsv.org.

Newly Elected Deacons

Dow CanupGaines GravleeRodger Keene

David McKenzieDana MucciJane OrtonEd Perkins

E. C. RichardsonRicky RorexMark RussellWilliam StoneRay Swaim

Volume 63 / Week Number 37 / September 13, 2012

September 16, 2012

Sermon“Good News for Our Burnout”

1 Kings 19

First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

“Bless Your Name” (#3)*“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” (#5)*

“All My Fountains” (#10)**denotes track from our First Fellowship Songs,

Vol. 2 CD

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go - arr. Lyall

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

A full list of classes may be found on our website at www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

FiRSt thOuGhtSDavid hull, Pastor

Do you know someone who is struggling with life? Do you have a friend who is currently overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday living? Last Sunday I began a message series that deals with the difficult seasons facing many of us. Each week we look at one of these problem areas and then we see the Good News that God offers to help us meet these challenges.

Messages like these make great opportunities for you to invite your friend to come to church with you. I offer

these sermons not only to help you but as a way to reach out to folks who need to hear the Good News. Will you help your friend by inviting him/her to join us for worship?

Here is the schedule for these messages to help you as you invite:

Series: “Good News!”

Life is filled with many kinds of challenges. The gospel brings God’s Good News to meet these challenges and to provide the resources that we need when facing difficult times in life.

September 9 “Good News for Our Stress” Romans 1:11, 16:25-27

September 16 “Good News for Our Burnout” 1 Kings 19

September 23 “Good News for Our Temptations” Matthew 4:1-11

September 30 “Good News for Our Grief” Book of Job

October 7 “Good News for Our Guilt” Romans 5:6-11 Observance of the Lord’s Supper on World Communion Sunday

October 14 “Good News for Our Failures” Judges 16:20-22

Lakewood

Elementary Tutors

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

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

Renovation Update - September 2012 The contractor continues to operate slightly ahead of schedule and great progress is being made each day.

The outside of the building is nearing completion. The EFIS band at the top of the structure is complete along with the brick work. The EFIS contractor also installed material inside the future “courtyard”. The west glass wall in the Gathering Place has now been completed, along with the concreted area just outside the doors. The contractor has poured some curbing and sidewalks for the St. Clair parking lot. They will next

move the various trailers and trucks away from the lot, excavate, place gravel, and apply the base coat of asphalt. Final paving is scheduled later in October. The contractor wants to eliminate the muddy areas now because carpet installation is scheduled to begin mid-September! Building letters (First Baptist Church) will soon be installed across the exterior of the Student Center. The letters have an LED backlighting feature that will give a halo effect at night. Other final details such as exterior light fixtures, exterior metal “shades” and fire alarm bells have been installed, and the front entry cover for the Admin Suite should be installed around mid-month.

Inside the building, finish work continues. Final coats of paint are being applied, and some touch-up is underway for the drywall. Trim work is being installed and stained. The ceiling grid is installed everywhere except in the kitchen. The tile work has been completed everywhere except the kitchen and is underway there now. The commercial grade range hood and some cabinets have been installed in the kitchen. Cabinets have also been installed in the Student Center classrooms, and vinyl tile work will begin in the classrooms within the next couple of weeks. The gathering and worship areas in the Student Center will have stained concrete floors. The contractor plans to begin carpet installation around mid-month, starting in the second floor fitness room and then moving throughout the facility. The Life Center, which will be carpeted last with a special “sports carpet”, has several different colors that will create lines for sports and the walking track. The millwork contractor has been working on the desks in the welcome areas and the large columns in the Gathering Place. Restroom countertops have been installed and most of the fixtures set. Partitions should be installed within the next two weeks. Door frame hardware has been painted, and the doors will be hung later this month. The building is now secure as all the exterior doors have been installed. The electrical contractor has most of the final wiring and breaker panels installed and is making the transition from temporary power to the permanent transformer. The final lighting has been installed in most areas and is now in use by the finish crews. The stages in the Life Center and Student Center are getting final touches. Hand rails for the Student Center mezzanine stairs are scheduled to be installed within the next couple of weeks along with some railings in the fire escape stairwell. The elevator has been installed and will provide easy access between the ground level and second floor on the west end of the campus. Only two months remain before project completion!

FBC Building Committee

Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org/constructionupdates for the most recent photos.

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

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSDick Kitchens11237 Springwood Dr. SEHuntsville, AL 35803-1741

Linda Turner105 Henson DriveHuntsville, AL 35811

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYBrenda Hicks in the loss of her mother-in-law, Dot Hicks

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, September 19

AdultsChicken Fried Chicken

Mashed PotatoesGreen Peas

Rolls

SaladFried Chicken Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

StEWARDShiP REPORt

09/09/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 4,018,560.00

Offering

this Week $ 171,352.82

YtD $ 3,884,639.41

Debt Retirement

this Week $ 777.00

YtD $ 44,650.50

Faith Steps to the Future

this Week $ 17,274.06

YtD $ 1,408,145.37

to Date: $ 3,814,876.32

AttENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 74

Children 94

Students 138

Adults 627

Brookdale 21

Visitors 29

tOtAL 991

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 392

Sanctuary Worship 594

tOtAL 986

thANK YOuA thank you note has been received from

Alice tranter. it has been placed on the bulletin board across from the church

office.

Join us to watch the movie Fireproof on Wednesday, September 19 from 5:30-8:00 PM

Then participate in the Love Dare, a 40 day study learning to love your spouse the way God instructs us. Study

begins Wednesday, September 26 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Cost is $15.00. Sign up by calling 256-428-9418.

Larnell Harris in ConcertSaturday, September 22 at 6:30 PM. First Baptist Church will be hosting a fundraiser for HAP featuring recording artist Larnelle Harris and the FBC and FMBC’s Men’s Choirs. Tickets are $18.00 and can be purchased in the East Entrance on Sunday Mornings. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets for $15.00/each.

Sunday, Sept. 16Flu Shots/241 8:00 AMFirst Fellowship/Fh 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMWomen’s Bible Study/114 4:30 PMStudent Choir/CR , 343 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM

Monday, Sept. 17MOPS/241 9:00 AMLetter Writing/242 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141 9:00 AMhallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

tuesday, Sept. 18 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMtues. Morn. intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AMhealth & Living/140 9:30 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMBoy Scouts/343 6:30 PMFORuM/321,324,327 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 19 Precept Bible St./343 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/Fh 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMPrayer Service/Fh 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00PMSanctuary Choir Reh./ Ch. Rm. 7:00 PM

thursday, Sept. 20 Young Adults Bible Study 6:00 AMESL/1st FL 9:00 AM

Friday, Sept. 21Balance Classes/140-141 9:00 AM

Saturday, Sept. 22Larnelle harris Concert 6:30 PM

September 21-23Student Fall Retreat

Staff Anniversary RecognitionIt is with great gratitude and appreciation that we recognize Mark Seanor for twenty years of service on our First Baptist Church staff. Mark began as Minister to Students on September 15, 1992. After many years of faithful service in that role, he transitioned into a new role as Minister to Experienced Adults. In working with our Youth and Senior Adults, Mark’s ministry has touched many individuals over the last twenty years. He has given leadership in so many significant areas that have led individuals to know Christ in a deeper and more meaningful way. Thank you, Mark for your continued service with us at First Baptist Church. Mark

will be recognized at the end of both worship services on Sunday, September 16. A reception will be held in Mark’s honor on Wednesday night, September 19 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

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

Renovation Update - September 2012 The contractor continues to operate slightly ahead of schedule and great progress is being made each day.

The outside of the building is nearing completion. The EFIS band at the top of the structure is complete along with the brick work. The EFIS contractor also installed material inside the future “courtyard”. The west glass wall in the Gathering Place has now been completed, along with the concreted area just outside the doors. The contractor has poured some curbing and sidewalks for the St. Clair parking lot. They will next

move the various trailers and trucks away from the lot, excavate, place gravel, and apply the base coat of asphalt. Final paving is scheduled later in October. The contractor wants to eliminate the muddy areas now because carpet installation is scheduled to begin mid-September! Building letters (First Baptist Church) will soon be installed across the exterior of the Student Center. The letters have an LED backlighting feature that will give a halo effect at night. Other final details such as exterior light fixtures, exterior metal “shades” and fire alarm bells have been installed, and the front entry cover for the Admin Suite should be installed around mid-month.

Inside the building, finish work continues. Final coats of paint are being applied, and some touch-up is underway for the drywall. Trim work is being installed and stained. The ceiling grid is installed everywhere except in the kitchen. The tile work has been completed everywhere except the kitchen and is underway there now. The commercial grade range hood and some cabinets have been installed in the kitchen. Cabinets have also been installed in the Student Center classrooms, and vinyl tile work will begin in the classrooms within the next couple of weeks. The gathering and worship areas in the Student Center will have stained concrete floors. The contractor plans to begin carpet installation around mid-month, starting in the second floor fitness room and then moving throughout the facility. The Life Center, which will be carpeted last with a special “sports carpet”, has several different colors that will create lines for sports and the walking track. The millwork contractor has been working on the desks in the welcome areas and the large columns in the Gathering Place. Restroom countertops have been installed and most of the fixtures set. Partitions should be installed within the next two weeks. Door frame hardware has been painted, and the doors will be hung later this month. The building is now secure as all the exterior doors have been installed. The electrical contractor has most of the final wiring and breaker panels installed and is making the transition from temporary power to the permanent transformer. The final lighting has been installed in most areas and is now in use by the finish crews. The stages in the Life Center and Student Center are getting final touches. Hand rails for the Student Center mezzanine stairs are scheduled to be installed within the next couple of weeks along with some railings in the fire escape stairwell. The elevator has been installed and will provide easy access between the ground level and second floor on the west end of the campus. Only two months remain before project completion!

FBC Building Committee

Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org/constructionupdates for the most recent photos.

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

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSDick Kitchens11237 Springwood Dr. SEHuntsville, AL 35803-1741

Linda Turner105 Henson DriveHuntsville, AL 35811

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYBrenda Hicks in the loss of her mother-in-law, Dot Hicks

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, September 19

AdultsChicken Fried Chicken

Mashed PotatoesGreen Peas

Rolls

SaladFried Chicken Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

StEWARDShiP REPORt

09/09/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 4,018,560.00

Offering

this Week $ 171,352.82

YtD $ 3,884,639.41

Debt Retirement

this Week $ 777.00

YtD $ 44,650.50

Faith Steps to the Future

this Week $ 17,274.06

YtD $ 1,408,145.37

to Date: $ 3,814,876.32

AttENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 74

Children 94

Students 138

Adults 627

Brookdale 21

Visitors 29

tOtAL 991

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 392

Sanctuary Worship 594

tOtAL 986

thANK YOuA thank you note has been received from

Alice tranter. it has been placed on the bulletin board across from the church

office.

Join us to watch the movie Fireproof on Wednesday, September 19 from 5:30-8:00 PM

Then participate in the Love Dare, a 40 day study learning to love your spouse the way God instructs us. Study

begins Wednesday, September 26 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Cost is $15.00. Sign up by calling 256-428-9418.

Larnell Harris in ConcertSaturday, September 22 at 6:30 PM. First Baptist Church will be hosting a fundraiser for HAP featuring recording artist Larnelle Harris and the FBC and FMBC’s Men’s Choirs. Tickets are $18.00 and can be purchased in the East Entrance on Sunday Mornings. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets for $15.00/each.

Sunday, Sept. 16Flu Shots/241 8:00 AMFirst Fellowship/Fh 8:15 AMMorning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMWomen’s Bible Study/114 4:30 PMStudent Choir/CR , 343 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PMStudent Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM

Monday, Sept. 17MOPS/241 9:00 AMLetter Writing/242 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141 9:00 AMhallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

tuesday, Sept. 18 Student Prayer Breakfast 6:45 AMtues. Morn. intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 8:30 AMhealth & Living/140 9:30 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMVenture Scouts/342 6:00 PMBoy Scouts/343 6:30 PMFORuM/321,324,327 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Sept. 19 Precept Bible St./343 9:00 AMBalance Classes/140,141 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/Fh 4:45 PMMusic & Missions 5:30 PMPrayer Service/Fh 5:45 PMWomen’s Bible Study/114 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00PMSanctuary Choir Reh./ Ch. Rm. 7:00 PM

thursday, Sept. 20 Young Adults Bible Study 6:00 AMESL/1st FL 9:00 AM

Friday, Sept. 21Balance Classes/140-141 9:00 AM

Saturday, Sept. 22Larnelle harris Concert 6:30 PM

September 21-23Student Fall Retreat

Staff Anniversary RecognitionIt is with great gratitude and appreciation that we recognize Mark Seanor for twenty years of service on our First Baptist Church staff. Mark began as Minister to Students on September 15, 1992. After many years of faithful service in that role, he transitioned into a new role as Minister to Experienced Adults. In working with our Youth and Senior Adults, Mark’s ministry has touched many individuals over the last twenty years. He has given leadership in so many significant areas that have led individuals to know Christ in a deeper and more meaningful way. Thank you, Mark for your continued service with us at First Baptist Church. Mark

will be recognized at the end of both worship services on Sunday, September 16. A reception will be held in Mark’s honor on Wednesday night, September 19 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

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

The Messengerfbchsv.org

firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

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

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

College StudentsAddresses Needed

As our college students are getting settled into a new year and probably new places

to live, please send updated snail mail and email addresses to Cindy Thompson at

256-428-9411 or cindy@fbchv.org. Benefits of an accurate address? Encouragement

notes and care boxes from their home church (US! - First Baptist Huntsville).

We are enlisting tutors for our ministry to Lakewood Elementary for the 2012-2013

school year. We have a new volunteer coordinator who will be assessing the

children to see where tutors are needed. Some have expressed concern about the

students having tablet computers this year. They will not impact your tutoring. We

continue to use the methods of one-on-one tutoring with reading and math. At the welcome center and in our Sunday School

boxes there will be tutoring brochures. Please fill them out and turn them into the church office with your records or return

to Mike Pearce or Linda Horn. If you have questions please contact Mike Pearce at

256-428-9448 or mike@fbchsv.org.

Newly Elected Deacons

Dow CanupGaines GravleeRodger Keene

David McKenzieDana MucciJane OrtonEd Perkins

E. C. RichardsonRicky RorexMark RussellWilliam StoneRay Swaim

Volume 63 / Week Number 37 / September 13, 2012

September 16, 2012

Sermon“Good News for Our Burnout”

1 Kings 19

First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

“Bless Your Name” (#3)*“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” (#5)*

“All My Fountains” (#10)**denotes track from our First Fellowship Songs,

Vol. 2 CD

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ageswww.fbchsv.org/study

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go - arr. Lyall

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

A full list of classes may be found on our website at www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

FiRSt thOuGhtSDavid hull, Pastor

Do you know someone who is struggling with life? Do you have a friend who is currently overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday living? Last Sunday I began a message series that deals with the difficult seasons facing many of us. Each week we look at one of these problem areas and then we see the Good News that God offers to help us meet these challenges.

Messages like these make great opportunities for you to invite your friend to come to church with you. I offer

these sermons not only to help you but as a way to reach out to folks who need to hear the Good News. Will you help your friend by inviting him/her to join us for worship?

Here is the schedule for these messages to help you as you invite:

Series: “Good News!”

Life is filled with many kinds of challenges. The gospel brings God’s Good News to meet these challenges and to provide the resources that we need when facing difficult times in life.

September 9 “Good News for Our Stress” Romans 1:11, 16:25-27

September 16 “Good News for Our Burnout” 1 Kings 19

September 23 “Good News for Our Temptations” Matthew 4:1-11

September 30 “Good News for Our Grief” Book of Job

October 7 “Good News for Our Guilt” Romans 5:6-11 Observance of the Lord’s Supper on World Communion Sunday

October 14 “Good News for Our Failures” Judges 16:20-22

Lakewood

Elementary Tutors