Volume 14, Issue 5 May 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…

“Watch Your Mouth”

As a child growing up I would sometimes say things that my mother did not approve. When-ever that happened, my mother would say “watch your mouth.” What she meant was, I said something out of line and I should never

say it again. Well, as a Christian man and minister, the words of my mother still ring in my ears. Espe-cially when I say something that is not godly. In James 3:6, we can see that “the tongue is a fire.” And in verse five we are told that the tongue is a “little member” but it can damage the whole body.

I am reminded of one of Flip Wilson’s favorite char-acters, Rev. Leroy. While in this character Wilson would say, “loose lips, sink ships.” These words are

very true, even at this present moment.

What we say can cause others to fall. What we say can hurt many and even destroy lives. What we say will eventually destroy us.

On the other hand when we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us to use words to build up and encourage, everyone around us will be blessed, including us. According to Proverbs, a kind word will even turn away wrath. It is my prayer that we will use our tongues to the glory of God.

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Happy Mothers Day

The dearest gifts that heaven holds,

The very finest, too,

Were made into one pattern

That was perfect, sweet, and true;

The Angels smiled, well-pleased, and

said:

“Compared to all the others,

This pattern is so wonderful

Let’s use it just for Mothers!”

And through the years a mother has

been

All that’s sweet and good

For there’s one bit of God and love,

In all true Motherhood.

~Helen Steiner Rice~

Happy Mother’s Day

Motherhood

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:

Let’s Study Together

SUNDAY SCHOOL

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

“God’s Pervasive and Sustaining Love”

05.07 God’s Sustaining Love

(Jonah 1:7-17)

05.14 God’s Love Preserved Jonah

(Jonah 2:1-10)

05.21 God’s Love for Nineveh

(Jonah 3:1-10)

05.28 God’s Pervasive Love

(Jonah 4:1-11)

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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It is not too late to be included in the historical Union Chapel Church Directory.

We have an extension of four days only: Friday, June 9, Saturday, June 10, Sunday, June 11, and Monday, June

12, 2017. Photo time is 12:00 -7:00 p.m. each day; photos will be taken at the Family Life Center. Make your appoint-

ment online at https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/9zbbj6t8/or call Sister Roberta Battle at 256.852.2467

for additional information.

~We would like each member to be included in this Church Directory~

Daria Aaliyah Andrews

Shamela L. Collins

Detra LaShannan Cowan

Shayne Ja’male Heathington

Halia Anne Morris

Jordyn Elise Morris

Darryl F. Neal

Tracey D. Neal

Jocelyn Grace Neither

Ronald Christopher Rice

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When it’s wise to wait, Psalm 130:1-8. Timing is

critical in business, science, and sports. It’s also essen-

tial in a believer’s life. In order to keep in step with the

Lord, we need to carry out His instructions in accord-

ance with His timetable.

In God’s kingdom, waiting means seeking further di-

rection from Him while remaining in our present cir-

cumstances. It encompasses both an attitude of expec-

tance, “God, what would You like me to do?” and

one of readiness, “God, I am willing to do as You di-

rect.” It is our wisest course of action because we will:

Receive Direction. Too often, we make decisions

based on the influence of our friends or culture. But

God is the only source of true wisdom. He knows all

things and answers us on the basis of His complete

understanding. He is willing to give us clear direction

for any decisions we are trying to make, large or small.

He wants the very best for us in our personal life,

whether the issue is marriage, school, business, or

friendships. (Psalm 32:8).

Get onto His Timetable. God will also use the wait-

ing period to bring us in line with His perfect timing.

To others, it may appear as if we are delaying unneces-

sarily. However, knowing we are walking in concert

with God will bring His divine peace to our hearts.

Be Prepared for His Answer and Course of Action.

God may use a season of waiting to help us recognize

ungodly motives and sin, and to strengthen our faith.

Acting wisely begins with hearing from the Lord.

When was the last time you waited to receive direction

from Him?

~Dr. Charles Stanley

Wisdom to Live By

Wellness News

Eat well to sleep well! A high-fiber, low-sugar, low-saturated fat diet may

help you catch more zzz’s. “If every health benefit of a plant-based, whole-

foods diet were a guest at a wedding, you’d probably have to rent a bigger tent. The

most recently identified guest to show up, unexpected but welcome, is better sleep.

(As usual, she looks glowing and well-rested!) In a small clinical study, researchers

found that a nourishing diet, high in fiber and low in both sugar and saturated fat,

led to falling asleep faster and sleeping more deeply. “The results of this study are

important because there is currently very little scientifically based information about eating for better sleep, notes

Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Michelle Drerup, PsyD. More research is needed to confirm the link, in particular

for people who have trouble sleeping, says Drerup. But there’s no need to wait for confirmation to align your

plate with the principles in the study. Vegetables and fruit, lentils and beans, intact (not stripped) grains like brown

rice and quinoa, and nutritious fats from salmon, ocean trout and avocados all fit the bill. You’ll set yourself up for

good health on any number of fronts, including a lower risk of inflammation and cardiovascular disease.

~Cleveland Clinic Wellness

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Passage Ministry

Senior Moments...

The Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) toured historic Gee’s Bend on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Sister Felicia Williams,

a native of Gee’s Bend, served as tour guide.

Passage Ministry Phase I and Accelerated Phase candidates toured the City of Huntsville on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The purpose of the tour was to expose candidates to the city with an African American flare and perspec-tive. Mr. Bobby Hayden, Alabama A&M University Alumni Association Historian, served as tour guide.

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Congratulations ...

Congratulations to Sister Alexis

Jennings, a member of the South

Carolina University Gamecocks

Women’s Basketball team. The

South Carolina Gamecocks won

the NCAA national championship

on April 2, 2017, beating SEC rival

Mississippi State University.

Alexis is a junior majoring in public

health and nursing.

Congratulations to Brother Jackson Henderson and Sister Nia Stevenson, who were presented at the Alpha Omega Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 19th Annual Junior Cotillion. The “Coronation of Stars” was held April 8, 2017 at the Von Braun Center.

The gala featured seventh to ninth grade girls and boys who have been en-gaged with positive community leaders and activities to provide skills to help them maximize their success in life.

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., is a national business and professional women’s

organization dedicated to providing services to improve the quality of life of individuals in many communities

throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands.

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace,

and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” ~Jeremiah 29:11~

Congratulations to Brother Robert “Bob”

Ford, who was inducted into the Hunts-

ville Madison County Athletic Hall of

Fame on April 10, 2017.

Bob is described as one of the finest bas-

ketball players in the history of J. O. John-

son High. He later became a four-year

letterman in college at Lipscomb (Tenn.),

playing 124 games, and was a key starter

on Lipscomb's National Association of Intercollegiate Athlet-

ics (NAIA) national championship team in 1986.

Congratulations to Keyshawn Erskine (pictured

on the right) and Solomon Pitts (pictured on the

left) on their recent induction into the National

Junior Honor Society at Meridianville Middle

School.

Congratulations to Sister Lidia

George, who received the Presi-

dential Silver Medallion during

the Academic Honors Convoca-

tion.

Lidia is a junior at Alabama

A&M University, majoring in

Early Childhood Education and

maintains a 3.81 GPA.

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Community News & Events

May 13 Alabama Kidney Foundation Walk

Randolph School

1005 Drake Avenue, Huntsville, AL

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

For additional information, contact

Sister Audra Allen

June 3 AAMU Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc.

16th Annual Leadership Awards Banquet

Ernest L. Knight Reception Center

Alabama A&M University

Normal, AL

6:00 p.m.

For additional information, contact Sister Georgia Val-rie, 256.656.4698.

June 5-22 College of Engineering, Technology & Physical Scienc-es (CETPS) STEM Academy

High School STEM Experience for students having completed grades 9-11

Alabama A&M University

Normal, AL

For additional information, contact Brother Gerald Vines, 256.372.5574 or gerald.vines@aamu.edu

June 17 Fun Festival & Expo

Von Braun Center South Hall

700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For additional information call 256-551-2237 or www.familyfunfesthsv.com.

A good leader surrounds himself or herself with honest, trustworthy counselors … and then listens to them. “Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right” (Proverbs 16:13). Do you know leaders who surround themselves with “yes” people? Personal insecurity drives them to seek only posi-tive reinforcement for every decision they make. A smart leader surrounds himself or herself with smarter people, who are willing to speak their minds and offer sound counsel. After all, “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22). ~Brent Rinehart (Crosswalk.com)

Just a Thought...

The Second Annual Un-

ion Chapel Christian

Academy Ambassador

Golf Classic was held Sat-

urday, April 8, 2017 at

Colonial Golf Course in

Meridianville, AL.

Twenty teams competed

in this year’s classic. J.R.

Richardson and Venita King took tournament first place, Josh Oliver and Tom Parker placed second. Venita King

also took home the trophy for the longest drive - female and Harold Weatherly for the longest drive - male.

UCCA Golf Classic

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 6:30 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

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)