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

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firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

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

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Saturday, April 21

We hope to see you out serving our community this weekend! For all that

ordered t-shirts please pay your $5 and pick up your shirt at the table set up in the fellowship hall. Don’t forget your

sun screen, tools if needed, and a big serving heart. Pray that God will bless our community and make an impact for Christ on the people we serve. See you there!

Volunteers needed - P.E.T. Build

Saturday, April 28, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Men, ladies, and families welcome to help. No heavy lifting involved. Come to 5021 Bradford Drive, at the dock area, in

Research Park. Parts are here to assemble 40 units. Bring work gloves and small hand tools. Previously assembled P.E.T. vehicles

will be shipped to Tanzania soon. Lunch will be provided.

Coordinator: Dr. Jerry M. Graham, M. D.

256-461-7482

Canada Mission Trip

Port Carling, Ontario, Canada July 22 - August 3

This would be a great final trip before school begins. We will replace a porch,

convert a room into a nursery, and some other projects. For additional information,

please contact Don Newman at (256) 881-6572 or bdnewman@hiwaay.net or Rodger

Keene at (256)881-6533 or rkeene112@comcast.net.

Volume 63 / Week Number 16 / April 19, 2012

April 22, 2012The Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon“The Last Piece of the Puzzle”

Acts 3:12-29

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

Music from the Youth ChoirIn This Very Room

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Duet: The Master Potter’s Hand - Owens

Sanctuary Choir Anthem: O Quench Us WIth Thy Goodness - Bach

The FBC Orchestra will play

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

FIRST THOUGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

I put on a hard hat yesterday and took my first tour of the new building construction. It is amazing. With every step I took I grew more excited about ministry opportunities that can happen in this new part of our building. Inside this newsletter you will see a construction update that will give information about the building progress. Let me offer some of my hopes, dreams and prayers that went through my mind as I toured the building.

Knowing – I thought about all of the youth who will learn about Jesus in the new student center. The big room makes a great place for a larger youth meeting, the loft area will be great for youth hanging out in fellowship together, and then the classroom space is excellent for Sunday School classes (and other classes) of students learning together. My prayer: Lord, let the space be used for youth to come to know Jesus!

Loving – We love God through worship. That is the best way that we can offer our adoration to the Almighty. I thought about that as we looked at the new multi-purpose area, which is a retrofitting of the old gym. During the week it will be great for sports like volleyball and basketball. It will also make a great place for large dinners, conferences and concerts. But on Sunday mornings it will be transformed into a worship center for First Fellowship. Not only will the larger area allow us room to grow in attendance, but the space is nicely designed for worship. I dreamed about the room full of people offering their love for God through worship.

Serving – The overall design of the building is perfect for reaching out to serve the community. I envisioned a health fair in the gathering area, a family conference in the big room, and youth events that draw youth from all over the city taking place in the student center. Each one of these events creates new “doors” for people to be introduced to the life and ministry of First Baptist Church. As we reach out in service to the community, we invite people into the fellowship of the church.

Together -- A gathering place that is between the multipurpose room and the student center will be wonderful for people talking and sharing fellowship with one another. The smaller room that replaces the current Patio Room will offer rich opportunities for smaller groups from the church and community to live life “together.” Of course, a support kitchen right there will help greatly with the fellowship opportunities.

Knowing, loving, serving Christ . . . together. That is our mission! I can’t wait for November to get here!

Dates to Note

• Wednesday,April25,6:40p.m. - Reception for Elizabeth Hostetter. The Personnel Committee invites you to come to the East Entrance for a retirement reception honoring Elizabeth Hostetter.

• Musicof theSpheres - Sunday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. A Spring concert presented by the FBC Orchestra and Adult Handbell Choir• GraduateRecognitionSunday- Sunday,May20 The Youth Choir sings for Sanctuary Worship • Wednesday,June6-The Hallelujah Choir presents “Lord, We Bring Our

Gift of Music” during Prayer Meeting

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

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

Family Matters

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

George and Charlotte Davis in the loss of his son, Jay Davis

Ken and Kristy Dunn in the loss of his father, Thomas, Wyatt and Harrison Dunn in the loss of their grandfather, Daniel Dunn

Bo and Pat Cassity in the loss of his nephew, Allison Cassity in the loss of her cousin, Gordon L. Cassity, Jr.

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

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, April 25

AdultsChicken Salad

Cool and Colorful Pasta SaladFruit SaladPlain Muffin

Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad (Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon

on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

04/15/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,459,520.00

Offering

This Week $ 54,024.82

YTD $ 2,231,073.98

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 540.00

YTD $ 29,973.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 8,407.55

YTD $ 1,084,742.75

To Date: $ 3,491,473.70

www.fbchsv.org/give

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 65

Children 76

Students 98

Adults 599

Visitors 22

TOTAL 860

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 294

Sanctuary Worship 630

Adult Retreats 65

TOTAL 989

THANK YOUThank you notes have been received from R.D. and Dathern Moon, Jackie and Rhett Burton, Ann Morea, and Fred Seeley from

the Parkinson’s Support Group of Huntsville. They have been placed on the bulletin board

across from the church office.

Renovation Update- April 2012Excellent progress has been made over the past few weeks, and the project remains within budget and on schedule for November 2012 completion.

Brick work is nearly complete on the front of the administrative area, and the “store-front” glass and entry doors are being installed. The rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC work for the admin area has been completed, and the steel has been sprayed with a fire retardant material. The roof for the admin suite is complete and the area is “in the dry.” A “white coat” will be applied once the HVAC units for the gym are placed on the admin roof. The contractors will begin paving that front parking area soon, and we will gain access to some additional

parking spaces! The initial pavement will only be a “base-coat”. The final coat of asphalt, along with permanent striping, will be completed near the end of the project. The front entry area framing is nearly complete, and the new fitness room doors have been created. The hallway leading to the gathering space has been framed, the roof over that hallway is complete, and electrical and HVAC work is underway in the area.

The second floor restrooms on the right by the ramp entry to the chapel have been framed and mechanical work for them is nearly complete. The contractors have almost completed the framing for the arches in the gathering space ceiling. Windows on the right side of the second floor hallway allow reflected light to enter. The grand staircase leading down to the gathering space will soon be installed. At the end of the hallway, to the right, the ramp leading to the second floor of the existing facility has been completed. The contractors are finishing some block-work against the existing building. The new facility is separated from the existing building by a four-hour firewall. At the end of the hallway to the left, the entrance hall to the student center mezzanine area has been framed.

Speaking of the student center - Wow! Tremendous progress has been made, and the framing is nearly complete on the ground floor. The prominent curve of the student worship space is now evident from St Clair. Metal roofing has been installed, and the roofers will soon have that space in the dry. Several classrooms of various sizes have been framed, and mechanical work in the area is progressing well. Two sets of stairs leading from the upstairs mezzanine to the worship space will soon be completed. The student center also has some interior brick-work scheduled to begin shortly. The student center will feature several “student-tested” materials like brick, stained concrete and corrugated metal.

Framing has been completed for the main restrooms, kitchen and social room, and mechanical work in those areas is underway. Framing continues in the gathering space and the large curved wall by the railroad track is taking shape. The oak trees that will be visible through the glass make a beautiful backdrop. The roofers have the gathering space in the dry now. Both the student center and gym will have double-door airlocks for sound containment and those entry spaces are being worked now. Inside the gym, the work consists mainly of mechanical items. Duct work and sprinkler pipes are being installed high in the rafters. Electrical work is also progressing well. The staircase in the back left corner of the gym is being rebuilt to allow an additional access point to the administrative area and Governor's Drive entry.

It is not uncommon to find 8-10 subcontractors all working in parallel: brick layers, block masons, heavy steel installers, framers, electricians, plumbers, sprinkler crews, HVAC installers, roofers, and more...These are exciting times as the building takes form, and the plans become reality!

FBC Building Committee

Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org. Look under “Connections/Construction Update” for the most recent photos.

The 23rd Annual Langley Invitational

Golf TournamentBenefitting FBC Student Ministries Missions

Friday, May 25Goose Pond Colony

Golf CourseScottsboro, AL

This year we are adding a raffle and silent auction. If you have a craft or

hobby (art, woodwork, etc.) you may donate some of your work, or you or your Sunday School class may put

together and donate something like a theme gift basket. Drop off donations

to Jamie’s office by May 16.

Sunday, Apr. 22First Fellowship/FH 8:15 AMSunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM BaptismChildren’s Handbells/329 4:00 PMYouth Choir/CR 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PMYouth Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM Monday, Apr. 23MOPS/241 8:00 AMLetter Writing/242 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM Tuesday, Apr. 24Student Prayer Breakfast @ Little Rosie’s 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 9:00 AMForum/118 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/314-320 6:30 PMAdult Handbells 7:00 PM Wednesday, Apr. 25Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMYoung Adult M & M/229 5:45 PMMusic & Missions/2nd FL 5:45 PMPrayer Meeting/FH 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PME. Hostetter Retirement Reception 6:40 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM Thursday, Apr. 26Yg. Ad. Guys’ Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AM

Friday, Apr. 27One Day Retreat w/Frank Lewis 9 AM-2 PM Monte Sano St. Park Lodge

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

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

Family Matters

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

George and Charlotte Davis in the loss of his son, Jay Davis

Ken and Kristy Dunn in the loss of his father, Thomas, Wyatt and Harrison Dunn in the loss of their grandfather, Daniel Dunn

Bo and Pat Cassity in the loss of his nephew, Allison Cassity in the loss of her cousin, Gordon L. Cassity, Jr.

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

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, April 25

AdultsChicken Salad

Cool and Colorful Pasta SaladFruit SaladPlain Muffin

Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad (Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon

on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

04/15/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,459,520.00

Offering

This Week $ 54,024.82

YTD $ 2,231,073.98

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 540.00

YTD $ 29,973.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 8,407.55

YTD $ 1,084,742.75

To Date: $ 3,491,473.70

www.fbchsv.org/give

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 65

Children 76

Students 98

Adults 599

Visitors 22

TOTAL 860

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 294

Sanctuary Worship 630

Adult Retreats 65

TOTAL 989

THANK YOUThank you notes have been received from R.D. and Dathern Moon, Jackie and Rhett Burton, Ann Morea, and Fred Seeley from

the Parkinson’s Support Group of Huntsville. They have been placed on the bulletin board

across from the church office.

Renovation Update- April 2012Excellent progress has been made over the past few weeks, and the project remains within budget and on schedule for November 2012 completion.

Brick work is nearly complete on the front of the administrative area, and the “store-front” glass and entry doors are being installed. The rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC work for the admin area has been completed, and the steel has been sprayed with a fire retardant material. The roof for the admin suite is complete and the area is “in the dry.” A “white coat” will be applied once the HVAC units for the gym are placed on the admin roof. The contractors will begin paving that front parking area soon, and we will gain access to some additional

parking spaces! The initial pavement will only be a “base-coat”. The final coat of asphalt, along with permanent striping, will be completed near the end of the project. The front entry area framing is nearly complete, and the new fitness room doors have been created. The hallway leading to the gathering space has been framed, the roof over that hallway is complete, and electrical and HVAC work is underway in the area.

The second floor restrooms on the right by the ramp entry to the chapel have been framed and mechanical work for them is nearly complete. The contractors have almost completed the framing for the arches in the gathering space ceiling. Windows on the right side of the second floor hallway allow reflected light to enter. The grand staircase leading down to the gathering space will soon be installed. At the end of the hallway, to the right, the ramp leading to the second floor of the existing facility has been completed. The contractors are finishing some block-work against the existing building. The new facility is separated from the existing building by a four-hour firewall. At the end of the hallway to the left, the entrance hall to the student center mezzanine area has been framed.

Speaking of the student center - Wow! Tremendous progress has been made, and the framing is nearly complete on the ground floor. The prominent curve of the student worship space is now evident from St Clair. Metal roofing has been installed, and the roofers will soon have that space in the dry. Several classrooms of various sizes have been framed, and mechanical work in the area is progressing well. Two sets of stairs leading from the upstairs mezzanine to the worship space will soon be completed. The student center also has some interior brick-work scheduled to begin shortly. The student center will feature several “student-tested” materials like brick, stained concrete and corrugated metal.

Framing has been completed for the main restrooms, kitchen and social room, and mechanical work in those areas is underway. Framing continues in the gathering space and the large curved wall by the railroad track is taking shape. The oak trees that will be visible through the glass make a beautiful backdrop. The roofers have the gathering space in the dry now. Both the student center and gym will have double-door airlocks for sound containment and those entry spaces are being worked now. Inside the gym, the work consists mainly of mechanical items. Duct work and sprinkler pipes are being installed high in the rafters. Electrical work is also progressing well. The staircase in the back left corner of the gym is being rebuilt to allow an additional access point to the administrative area and Governor's Drive entry.

It is not uncommon to find 8-10 subcontractors all working in parallel: brick layers, block masons, heavy steel installers, framers, electricians, plumbers, sprinkler crews, HVAC installers, roofers, and more...These are exciting times as the building takes form, and the plans become reality!

FBC Building Committee

Note: You can follow the weekly progress on the church website: www.fbchsv.org. Look under “Connections/Construction Update” for the most recent photos.

The 23rd Annual Langley Invitational

Golf TournamentBenefitting FBC Student Ministries Missions

Friday, May 25Goose Pond Colony

Golf CourseScottsboro, AL

This year we are adding a raffle and silent auction. If you have a craft or

hobby (art, woodwork, etc.) you may donate some of your work, or you or your Sunday School class may put

together and donate something like a theme gift basket. Drop off donations

to Jamie’s office by May 16.

Sunday, Apr. 22First Fellowship/FH 8:15 AMSunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AM BaptismChildren’s Handbells/329 4:00 PMYouth Choir/CR 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PMYouth Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM Monday, Apr. 23MOPS/241 8:00 AMLetter Writing/242 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM Tuesday, Apr. 24Student Prayer Breakfast @ Little Rosie’s 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 9:00 AMForum/118 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/314-320 6:30 PMAdult Handbells 7:00 PM Wednesday, Apr. 25Precept Bible Study/343 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMYoung Adult M & M/229 5:45 PMMusic & Missions/2nd FL 5:45 PMPrayer Meeting/FH 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PME. Hostetter Retirement Reception 6:40 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM Thursday, Apr. 26Yg. Ad. Guys’ Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AM

Friday, Apr. 27One Day Retreat w/Frank Lewis 9 AM-2 PM Monte Sano St. Park Lodge

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

Saturday, April 21

We hope to see you out serving our community this weekend! For all that

ordered t-shirts please pay your $5 and pick up your shirt at the table set up in the fellowship hall. Don’t forget your

sun screen, tools if needed, and a big serving heart. Pray that God will bless our community and make an impact for Christ on the people we serve. See you there!

Volunteers needed - P.E.T. Build

Saturday, April 28, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Men, ladies, and families welcome to help. No heavy lifting involved. Come to 5021 Bradford Drive, at the dock area, in

Research Park. Parts are here to assemble 40 units. Bring work gloves and small hand tools. Previously assembled P.E.T. vehicles

will be shipped to Tanzania soon. Lunch will be provided.

Coordinator: Dr. Jerry M. Graham, M. D.

256-461-7482

Canada Mission Trip

Port Carling, Ontario, Canada July 22 - August 3

This would be a great final trip before school begins. We will replace a porch,

convert a room into a nursery, and some other projects. For additional information,

please contact Don Newman at (256) 881-6572 or bdnewman@hiwaay.net or Rodger

Keene at (256)881-6533 or rkeene112@comcast.net.

Volume 63 / Week Number 16 / April 19, 2012

April 22, 2012The Third Sunday of Easter

Sermon“The Last Piece of the Puzzle”

Acts 3:12-29

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

Music from the Youth ChoirIn This Very Room

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Duet: The Master Potter’s Hand - Owens

Sanctuary Choir Anthem: O Quench Us WIth Thy Goodness - Bach

The FBC Orchestra will play

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

FIRST THOUGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

I put on a hard hat yesterday and took my first tour of the new building construction. It is amazing. With every step I took I grew more excited about ministry opportunities that can happen in this new part of our building. Inside this newsletter you will see a construction update that will give information about the building progress. Let me offer some of my hopes, dreams and prayers that went through my mind as I toured the building.

Knowing – I thought about all of the youth who will learn about Jesus in the new student center. The big room makes a great place for a larger youth meeting, the loft area will be great for youth hanging out in fellowship together, and then the classroom space is excellent for Sunday School classes (and other classes) of students learning together. My prayer: Lord, let the space be used for youth to come to know Jesus!

Loving – We love God through worship. That is the best way that we can offer our adoration to the Almighty. I thought about that as we looked at the new multi-purpose area, which is a retrofitting of the old gym. During the week it will be great for sports like volleyball and basketball. It will also make a great place for large dinners, conferences and concerts. But on Sunday mornings it will be transformed into a worship center for First Fellowship. Not only will the larger area allow us room to grow in attendance, but the space is nicely designed for worship. I dreamed about the room full of people offering their love for God through worship.

Serving – The overall design of the building is perfect for reaching out to serve the community. I envisioned a health fair in the gathering area, a family conference in the big room, and youth events that draw youth from all over the city taking place in the student center. Each one of these events creates new “doors” for people to be introduced to the life and ministry of First Baptist Church. As we reach out in service to the community, we invite people into the fellowship of the church.

Together -- A gathering place that is between the multipurpose room and the student center will be wonderful for people talking and sharing fellowship with one another. The smaller room that replaces the current Patio Room will offer rich opportunities for smaller groups from the church and community to live life “together.” Of course, a support kitchen right there will help greatly with the fellowship opportunities.

Knowing, loving, serving Christ . . . together. That is our mission! I can’t wait for November to get here!

Dates to Note

• Wednesday,April25,6:40p.m. - Reception for Elizabeth Hostetter. The Personnel Committee invites you to come to the East Entrance for a retirement reception honoring Elizabeth Hostetter.

• Musicof theSpheres - Sunday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. A Spring concert presented by the FBC Orchestra and Adult Handbell Choir• GraduateRecognitionSunday- Sunday,May20 The Youth Choir sings for Sanctuary Worship • Wednesday,June6-The Hallelujah Choir presents “Lord, We Bring Our

Gift of Music” during Prayer Meeting