October 21 - November 3, 2012

Christians throughout our country are involved in a forty day prayer vigil for God to extend His mercy to our nation, its leaders, and its citizens. What a privilege it is to be able to cry out to the Creator and Sustainer of the entire world and to know that He hears His people. What we want is His will. If that means He gives to us the grace of spiritual revival and a return to the principles of our founding fathers - so be it. If He chooses to grant the grace of endurance as our nation turns further away from Him - He is more than able to do that. He holds our life in His loving hands, and He will meet our needs “according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus.” Let us look into God’s Word today and be encouraged and enabled.

Love in Jesus, Brother Jimmy

A Note from the Pastor

The Whitesburg Baptist Church Heartbeat is a twice a month publication with the purpose of keeping our church body informed about its ministries.

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CONTACT US

Visit us online at WhitesburgBaptist.org

Emails: firstname.lastname@wbccares.org256-881-0952 (receptionist)256-704-5678 (automated line)

Jimmy Jackson, Senior Pastor ext. 224 Terry Herald, Executive Pastor/Education ext. 235Greg Corbin, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Ministries ext. 279John Crocker, Associate Pastor of Missions ext. 211Rick Stone, Worship Pastor ext. 223 Kenny Spain, Operations ext. 261

Isaiah 40:6-8

A voice was saying, “Cry out!”Another said, “What should I cry out?”“All humanity is grass, and all its goodness is like the flower of the field.The grass withers, the flowers fadewhen the breath of the Lord blows on them; indeed, the people are grass.The grass withers, the flowers fade,but the word of our God remains forever.” Friday, November 9, 2012

6:30 - 9:00 pm

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One Night Marriage Conference

RESOLVED STUDENTS GLOBAL MISSIONSWednesday Nights for StudentsDon’t miss Wednesday evening events for students! Activate is for all middle school students, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 180 in the Student Center. High Schoolers meet in the Student Center Chapel for RIOT, 6:30-7:30 pm.

6th Grade Girls Spa PartyAll 6th grade girls are invited to a Spa Party on Saturday, October 27, 1-3 pm in the Student Center. We’ll have the nail stations set up ready to go! We’ll also have an ice cream sundae station with some other snacks. Girls - you will not want to miss this fun afternoon! Holiday Food Drive

October 28 - December 9, 2012Donations of nonperishable food items for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons to be used in Huntsville in our Food Pantry Ministry are requested throughout the Holiday Season. Items may be dropped off Sundays in the Global Mission Center, Room 149.

Missions ConnectionBEIJING...China’s Core CityLearn firsthand of the brave Christians who are there to share about their Savior and also about the spiritual growth taking place among the people of China. Sample Chinese dishes prepared by ladies of Missions Connection and share in learning experiences.MISSIONS CONNECTION FOR LADIES, any ageTuesday, November 6, 11:30am - 1:30pm in Room 600 at the Whitesburg Baptist Center.

2012 Global Mission DiscoveryOctober 28

Join us at 5 pm in Room 114 to hear about opportunities to join God on mission through WBC and TIME Ministries in 2013 in Huntsville, Kentucky, New York City, Israel, London, Rwanda, Tennessee, Zimbabwe, Romania, Haiti and more! A snack pizza supper and cake will be served.At 6:15 pm come and hear from many WBC and TIME Ministry team leaders who served all over the world telling others about Jesus!

WORDS OF APPRECIATIONThe following people wish to express their appreciation to the Church Family for all the love, prayers and concern shown to them in recent days:• Matt and Tricia Morris at the death of her grandmother,

Lillian Quillen.• Mary Herrin during her recent hospitalization.

SyMPATHyThe church family expresses sympathy for:• Alan and Michelle Blackmon and family at the death

of his father.• Bonnie McDaris at the death of her husband, Harry.• Connie Glenn at the death of her mother.• Lindsy Frank at the death of her husband, David.

Global Mission Discovery

Sunday, October 28

Details on the back.

A DAY OF WORSHIP WITH

Regi Stone

SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 4

AND THE WBCCHOIRS & ORCHESTRA

LIFE Group Leadership ForumSunday, October 21 from 5:00 - 7:15 pm

More information inside!

B U I L D I N G S T R O N G T E A M S

Anna Hatchett, College & Young Singles Coordinator ext. 204Beth Cape, Director of Preschool Ministries ext. 240Charles Malmede, Media Services Director ext. 242David Dye, Minister to Young Adults ext. 205David Loyed, Minister to Middle School Students ext. 220David Siler, Minister to 6th Grade Students ext. 239Dean Brooks, Minister to Single Adults ext. 246Deree Tarwater, Women’s Ministry Coordinator ext. 209 Guy Morton, Minister to Children ext. 227Jane Baker, Recreation Director ext. 715Jerry Reeder, Whitesburg Academy Headmaster ext. 454Luanne Pugh, Director of Weekday Education ext. 259Mary Lou Herald, Food Services Director ext. 711Matthew Sloma, Associate Minister of Music ext. 236Melvin Capps, Business Administrator ext. 232Steven Dunne, Minister to Students ext. 217Sue Ansley, Mature Adult Director ext. 243Tim Bandy, Associate Minister of Music ext. 212

Whitesburg Baptist Church Main Campus6806 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802

Whitesburg Baptist Center7300 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802

The PLACE at Pulaski Pike3911 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL 35810

ADULT MINISTRy

Voter Registration in North Lobby, October 21Friday, October 26 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 6 General Election. Register today in the North Lobby!

Church Hall MeetingSunday, November 4 at 4:00 pm at the South Campus. Featured speaker Colonel John Eidsmoe presenting “Tyranny from the Bench.” All local and state candidates are invited.

For more information or to volunteer in this ministry, contact Charles Orr at cctf.wbc@gmail.com or 256-541-0495.

Christian Citizen Task Force

WOMEN’S MINISTRy

We’re trying something new for all of you who love to create anything from scrapbooks to a masterpiece needlepoint project. Bring your own supplies and ideas, and catch up on existing projects or prepare for the holidays. We’ll meet every other Friday 8 am-2 pm on Oct. 26, Nov. 9 & 30, and Dec. 14 at the Whitesburg Baptist Center, 7300 Whitesburg Drive, upstairs in room 607. For questions contact Allison Nuckolls at 256-361-9558.

Craf t Fri ad ys&Scrapbooking

WHITESBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMy

Come and Go Open HouseNovember 30, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. All families interested in learning more about the Academy are welcome to attend.

Building Campaign UpdateWe are currently raising funds to build school buildings that will belong to Whitesburg Baptist Church and be available to other ministries of the church. We invite you to become a part of the Academy ministry by making a pledge to the capital campaign.

For more information about the Academy and/or the Noble Dream Campaign, please contact Jerry Reeder at 256-704-5678, ext. 358.

Upward Basketball & CheerleadingUpward Basketball and

Cheerleading is for boys and girls grades 1-6. The cost is

$75. After December 2, the cost will be $90. Registration forms are

available at the ROC Welcome Desk or you may register online at whitesburgbaptist.org/upward. Please attend an evaluation at the ROC on one of these two days: Thursday, November 29 between 5:30 - 7:30 pm, or Saturday, December 1 between 9:00 - 11:00 am. Practices begin the week of Monday, January 7, 2013 and games begin on Saturday, January 12, 2013.

ZumbathonJoin the latin inspired fitness party on November 3, from 9:30-11:30 am. The cost is $5 and all proceeds go to the local Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund.

RECREATION

For more info call 256-704-5678, ext. 713

Make Marriage Your BusinessFriday, November 96:30 - 9:00 pmFellowship Dining Room at theWhitesburg Baptist Center

Whitesburg Bapt ist Church and Winshape Marriage invite all engaged and married couples to hear Mitch Temple at the Make Marriage Your Business Conference for the encouragement of strong and healthy marriages. Mitch Temple is the Author of the “The Marriage Turnaround” and former Director of Marriage at Focus on the Family. Mitch was also a consultant for Provident Films on the “Courageous” and “Fireproof” movies.Cost is $15 per couple and tickets may be purchased with cash or check, at the Church Office reception desk throughout the week and the North Lobby on Sunday Mmornings. Tickets are also available online at lifeshape.org/summit.Grand Door Prize: One night stay at the Westin and dinner at Connor’s!

Coming November 16 & 17: Service projects all over Huntsville!Sign up in your LIFE Group.

W H I T E S B U R G Loves

Building the

DREAMA Capital Campaign for Whitesburg Christian Academy

Moms in PrayerJoin other moms to pray scripture over your children and their school(s). You don’t have to be a prayer warrior—but a mom who has a prayerful heart. Please join us every Monday during the school year from 8:15 - 9:15 am at the Whitesburg Baptist Center Room 617 upstairs as we pray for this next generation. For more info, see MomsInPrayer.org or call Beverly at 256-533-3411.

SINGLE ADULTChristmas Banquet

Saturday, December 86:00 - 9:00 pm

Fellowship Dining Room of the Whitesburg Baptist Center

Enjoy a delicious meal and program by Darrell Osborn, a gifted Christian illusionist. Darrell uses an entertaining illusion presentation to illustrate the need for discernment in the Christian community. Tickets are $20 and go on sale Sunday, October 28. Tickets may be purchased in your LIFE Group or by calling the church office at 256-704-5678, ext. 246.

Operation Christmas ChildA great opportunity for you and/or your child to be involved in a hands-on missions project that reaches out to suffering children while sharing Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas.

Pick up a box from the North Lobby or in the Children’s Wing and fill it with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, etc. For more details visit www.samaritanspurse.org.

Deadline to return boxes: November 11

Worship Center Flowers 2013Go to whitesburgbaptist.org/flowers to sign up to place flowers in the Worship Center in memory or in honor of someone. The following dates are still open for 2012: November 18 and 25 and December 2.

LIFE Group Leadership ForumSunday, October 21 from 5:00 - 7:15 pm

John McClendon of MyBibleStudy.com will meet with all teachers at 5:00 pm in Room 290 to demonstrate this Free Online tool and the many ways it can help take your study, preparation and weekly lesson presentation to the next level. All teachers, assistant teachers, substitute teachers and anyone else who just wants a great resource for improving their Bible study should come.CaReach Leaders, Team Reach Leaders and Greeters will have special training in Room 249/251. All those serving in these positions as well as those curious about what is expected in these positions should attend.At 6:15 pm all age group leaders will move to the Worship Center for a special leadership presentation. This presentation will be during our traditional evening worship time and all are invited to attend, but this will be a part of our LIFE Group Training.

B U I L D I N G S T R O N G T E A M S

Joining by letter:• Leon & Linda Bell• Kenya Bradley• Bobby Brakefield• Alicia Callis• Marie Haddox• David & Angela Jones and Samantha• Joy Myers• Jimmy & Sammy Robinson• Courtney Smith• Charles & Marsha Snoddy• Rick & Rosemary Stone• Fred & Vickie Ziegler

Welcome New Members!Joining by baptism:• Brandon Grzybowski• John Cameron Hatmaker• Robert (Robbie) Hearon• Qwadri Ishman• Logan Phillips• Maygen Riddle• Susan Waples• Michelle Waples• Kaden Young