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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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]
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:
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)