volume 62 / week number 8 / february 24, 2011 the messenger
TRANSCRIPT
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
this sunday
February 27, 2011Eighth Sunday After the Epiphany
Sermon: John Rosemond preaching
“Parenting by the Book”
Ephesians 6:4
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem
“Wade in the Water” (arr. Hayes)
Please note: No Foundations for Life classes
Called Business Meeting March 6th at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Volume 62 / Week Number 8 / February 24, 2011
Family MattersWELCOME NEW MEMBERSBilly and Melanie Gipson160 Baker RoadUnit #16Huntsville, AL 35805
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYJane and David Hull in the loss of her father, Andrew Hull, Emily and Josh McGee in the loss of their grandfather, William Bruce ShannonRebecca and Daniel Dean in the loss of her mother, Jacob Dean, John Michael and Christina Hearne in the loss of their grandmother, Lainey Hearne in the loss of her great-grandmother, Bettye OliverFamily and friends of our member, Patricia BraggPam and Alan Jones in the loss of her uncle, Angela and Bobby Sentell, Robert and Randy Jones in the loss of their great-uncle, Rebekah and Jonathan Sentell in the loss of their great-great-uncle, Wilburn Cottrell
Our NewestAnnsley Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Brook and Chris Thomas. Proud grandparents are Mike and Becky Lambert.
Charitable Giving Through IRAs
The IRA Charitable Rollover was extended for 2011. If you are age 70 ½ , you may transfer up to $100,000 per
person directly from your traditional or Roth IRA to First Baptist and
it will qualify toward your required minimum distribution as well as become non-taxable to you. If you are
interested in this option of giving to Faith Steps or any other offerings, please con-tact Alison in the Finance Office [email protected] or 256-428-9417. You should also ask your financial advisor if this op-tion will benefit you. Please note that the transfer must come directly from the IRA
trustee to the church to qualify.
Women on Mission
The missions study for the ‘Week of Prayer’ for North American
Missions will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 118.
Everyone is invited to attend.
EXPERIENCED ADULT mINISTRYmark Seanor, minister to Experienced Adults
10 Great Dates Marriage ForumGrowing Your Marriage Spiritually
Beginning Monday, March 7th
Join this 6 week discussion forum built around the book 10 Great Dates To Grow Together Spiritually by David and Claudia Arp. The covenant of marriage is a
bonding of three-Man, Woman and God. By growing your marriage with God, you are modeling your relationship to be as God intended, not built around the
secular image of marriage. We will meet in a relaxed atmosphere of discussion and support for our 10 Great Dates to bring us closer spiritually in our marriage. Some discussion dates are Guard Your Hearts, Be A Lighthouse for Others, Appreciate
your Differences, and Face the Storms of Life Together. We begin to gather around the tables at 6:30 p.m. with some dessert coffee and fellowship in Room 114. Our
Forum style discussion begins at 6:45. Facilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint. $10 charge for the book per couple.
This is a follow up of the Arps visit with their 10 Great Dates for Empty Nesters. It is not a requirement that you attended the Arps seminar. This Forum was created to continue to grow these marriages. Not limited to Empty Nest Marriages, we
invite all marriages to join us who want to grow together spiritually. Child care is not provided. Contact the Adult Ministry Office for registration.
Best-selling author and America’s most popular
speaker on parenting and family issues.
This Sunday!Session 1: 2:00 p.m.
Preadolescents
Session 2: 4-5:30 p.m.Younger Children
Tickets$10 per person/$15 per couple
Tickets may be purchased on our website at www.fbchsv.org/johnrosemond, in the
Childhood Ministries Office, or at the door.
Co-sponsored with First Missionary Baptist Churchand
The Huntsville Times
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
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
MiSSioNS ANd ouTREACH Mike Pearce, Minister of Missions and outreach
RECREATioNChris Sims, Christian Life Center Coordinator
Wednesday Night dinner MenuWednesday, March 2
AdultsBeef Stew or
Broccoli and Cheese SoupVeggie Pasta Salad
Cornbread
SaladChef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARdSHiP REPoRT
unavailable due to bank holiday
ATTENdANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 69
Children 103
Students 124
Adults 605
Brookdale 15
Visitors 10
ToTAL 913
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 288
Sanctuary Worship 585
ToTAL 873
Thanks
A thank you note has been received from Bill and Betty Lee. It has been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
"But My Anger is Justified"
Some view their anger as justified because they are right and others are wrong. They believe that being right is the only ticket required to launch into an adult temper tantrum. But saying "He made me angry" implies that external events require emotional intensity. The dad who links the trigger (what "made" him angry) and response (what he does with his anger) too closely ends up believing that others have made him the way he is.
When parents do this, they often blame their kids for problems and rarely take responsibility for their own emotions. In many cases, of course, the child is indeed wrong. It isn't helpful, though, to expect our children to bear the responsibility of our anger in addition to what they did wrong. The mom who says, "I wouldn't have to get angry if my kids would listen the first time," has fallen into the trap of blaming her children for her angry responses.
The truth of the matter is that it doesn't take much intelligence to see something wrong, but it takes wisdom to know how to respond to it. There's a big difference between a button that pops up on a turkey to announce that it's done and a cook who knows how to make a great dinner. Some people are like those little turkey buttons—whenever something goes wrong they pop up with angry reactions and they try to justify abusiveness because they see a problem.
It's not enough to be right in life; parents also need to be wise. Real wisdom knows how to respond in a way that brings change, not revenge. As parents, we don't just want to punish our kids for doing something wrong; we want to help them change their hearts. Anger may reveal what's wrong, but it's rarely a good solution to a problem. Once you identify an of-fense, it's best to consider how to motivate change.
This parenting tip comes from the book Good and Angry, Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids by Dr Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN,BSN. February 4, 2011. Go to www.biblical-parenting.com to sign up to receive free tips at home.
CHiLdREN’S MiNiSTRiESCindy Russell, Minister to Children
RA RacersMarch 6th in the CLC!
Registration will begin at 1:30 and the race will start at 2:00 p.m. For more information call Dwight Sisk at (256) 828-7479.
Blood Profiles
Come by the CLC to pick up forms for blood profiles this February. We are partnering with Huntsville Hopsital to give you the
opportunity to have blood tests done at a reduced cost. The profiles start at $30 for
the Executive profile, with an additional PSA test for $5 and a cardiovascular test for $10.
Forms are now available at the CLC desk. You must pick up forms and have blood
drawn in the month of February.
Many of you might remember the nametags used when thc CLC opened. We still have
many of those at the CLC. If you are interested in picking up yours as a keepsake, feel free to come by the CLC and pick it up!
Sunday, Feb. 27First Fellowship/FH 8:15 Am
Sunday School 9:15 Am
Sanctuary Worship/Sanct. 10:30 Am
John Rosemond/Sanct. 2:00-5:30 Pm
See front page for more details
Youth Handbells/329 4:00 Pm
Youth Choir/CR 5:00 Pm
Student FUN Night/312 6:00 Pm
Monday, Feb. 28mOPS/241 9:00 Am
Letter Writing/ 242 9:00 Am
Hallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 Am
HCCA/CR, 241. 242 4:00 Pm
BSF Classes/Parlor, Chapel,
3rd Floor 5:00 Pm
ADK/CLC 5:00 Pm
CODA/140 6:30 Pm
Tuesday, Mar. 1Tues. morn. Intercess./242 7:00 Am
“Living Well”/118 9:00 Am
Beth moore Bible St./342 9:00 Am
ministerial Staff mtg/Parlor 9:00 Am
WOm Week of Prayer & Luncheon/118 10:00 Am
Gen. Staff mtg/Parlor 10:30 Am
music Staff/Parlor 1:00 Pm
Grief Share/CLC 6:00 Pm
Forum/118 6:30 Pm
Boy Scout Trp. 70/ 343 6:30 Pm
Adult Handbells/329 7:00 Pm
Wednesday, Mar. 2Precept Bible St./342 9:00 Am
Writing Your Life St./118 11:00 Am
Young musicians Handbells/329 4:15 Pm
Supper/FH 4:45 Pm
m & m/2nd, 3 rd Floors 5:00 Pm
Beth moore/111 5:30 Pm
Prayer meeting./FH 5:45 Pm
Y.A. m&m/107 5:45 Pm
Liftoff/309-310 6:00 Pm
Sanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 Pm
Finance Comm./Parlor 7:00 Pm
Thursday, Mar. 3moms in Touch/Parlor 8:00 Am
First Fellowship Band/FH 6:30 Pm
Clarion Winds/242 7:30 Pm
Friday, Mar. 4BSF Leaders/Parlor 4:30 Am
SILK Stitching In Love for His Kingdom
In this ministry we are given the opportunity to share God’s love and care with others through our “stitching”. Many
interesting and much needed projects await willing hearts and hands to bring them to completion. All skill levels are
encouraged to participate. Two time frames are provided: (12:30-3:00 or 5:30-8:00) on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. If available, bring basic supplies, such as
sewing machine, thread, scissors, needles and pins. Material/fabric and project instructions are provided. For more information contact Susan Keene at 256-881-6533.
March 30th - April 2, 2011Prayfully consider where you can use your gifts to demonstrate
God’s love by meeting needs in our community.
Laundromat Giveaway Yard Work First StopHospital Handout Construction Jehovah JirehNeighborhood Free Meal Environmental Manna HouseWater/Cocoa Giveaway Packing Projects Music ProjectsCWJC Clothes Closet School Projects Prayer ProjectsSewing Projects Salvation Army Free Car WashGas Station Window Washing Letter Writing HAPGoodie Delivery/Visitation Downtown Rescue MissionBlood Pressure Checkups Harris Home for Boys & GirlsNational Children Advocacy Center Easter Yard Cross Building
Save a tree! Sign up at www.servingthecityonline.comServing the City as ONE
“Each of you should use whatever gifts he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
Next Scrapbooking date is March 11. Contact Kay Bugg if you are interested in participating.
CLC Nametags
Scrapbooking
fbchsv.org
ministry calendar
knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together
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
MiSSioNS ANd ouTREACH Mike Pearce, Minister of Missions and outreach
RECREATioNChris Sims, Christian Life Center Coordinator
Wednesday Night dinner MenuWednesday, March 2
AdultsBeef Stew or
Broccoli and Cheese SoupVeggie Pasta Salad
Cornbread
SaladChef Salad
(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)
STEWARdSHiP REPoRT
unavailable due to bank holiday
ATTENdANCE
Sunday SchoolPreschool 69
Children 103
Students 124
Adults 605
Brookdale 15
Visitors 10
ToTAL 913
Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 288
Sanctuary Worship 585
ToTAL 873
Thanks
A thank you note has been received from Bill and Betty Lee. It has been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.
"But My Anger is Justified"
Some view their anger as justified because they are right and others are wrong. They believe that being right is the only ticket required to launch into an adult temper tantrum. But saying "He made me angry" implies that external events require emotional intensity. The dad who links the trigger (what "made" him angry) and response (what he does with his anger) too closely ends up believing that others have made him the way he is.
When parents do this, they often blame their kids for problems and rarely take responsibility for their own emotions. In many cases, of course, the child is indeed wrong. It isn't helpful, though, to expect our children to bear the responsibility of our anger in addition to what they did wrong. The mom who says, "I wouldn't have to get angry if my kids would listen the first time," has fallen into the trap of blaming her children for her angry responses.
The truth of the matter is that it doesn't take much intelligence to see something wrong, but it takes wisdom to know how to respond to it. There's a big difference between a button that pops up on a turkey to announce that it's done and a cook who knows how to make a great dinner. Some people are like those little turkey buttons—whenever something goes wrong they pop up with angry reactions and they try to justify abusiveness because they see a problem.
It's not enough to be right in life; parents also need to be wise. Real wisdom knows how to respond in a way that brings change, not revenge. As parents, we don't just want to punish our kids for doing something wrong; we want to help them change their hearts. Anger may reveal what's wrong, but it's rarely a good solution to a problem. Once you identify an of-fense, it's best to consider how to motivate change.
This parenting tip comes from the book Good and Angry, Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids by Dr Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN,BSN. February 4, 2011. Go to www.biblical-parenting.com to sign up to receive free tips at home.
CHiLdREN’S MiNiSTRiESCindy Russell, Minister to Children
RA RacersMarch 6th in the CLC!
Registration will begin at 1:30 and the race will start at 2:00 p.m. For more information call Dwight Sisk at (256) 828-7479.
Blood Profiles
Come by the CLC to pick up forms for blood profiles this February. We are partnering with Huntsville Hopsital to give you the
opportunity to have blood tests done at a reduced cost. The profiles start at $30 for
the Executive profile, with an additional PSA test for $5 and a cardiovascular test for $10.
Forms are now available at the CLC desk. You must pick up forms and have blood
drawn in the month of February.
Many of you might remember the nametags used when thc CLC opened. We still have
many of those at the CLC. If you are interested in picking up yours as a keepsake, feel free to come by the CLC and pick it up!
Sunday, Feb. 27First Fellowship/FH 8:15 Am
Sunday School 9:15 Am
Sanctuary Worship/Sanct. 10:30 Am
John Rosemond/Sanct. 2:00-5:30 Pm
See front page for more details
Youth Handbells/329 4:00 Pm
Youth Choir/CR 5:00 Pm
Student FUN Night/312 6:00 Pm
Monday, Feb. 28mOPS/241 9:00 Am
Letter Writing/ 242 9:00 Am
Hallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 Am
HCCA/CR, 241. 242 4:00 Pm
BSF Classes/Parlor, Chapel,
3rd Floor 5:00 Pm
ADK/CLC 5:00 Pm
CODA/140 6:30 Pm
Tuesday, Mar. 1Tues. morn. Intercess./242 7:00 Am
“Living Well”/118 9:00 Am
Beth moore Bible St./342 9:00 Am
ministerial Staff mtg/Parlor 9:00 Am
WOm Week of Prayer & Luncheon/118 10:00 Am
Gen. Staff mtg/Parlor 10:30 Am
music Staff/Parlor 1:00 Pm
Grief Share/CLC 6:00 Pm
Forum/118 6:30 Pm
Boy Scout Trp. 70/ 343 6:30 Pm
Adult Handbells/329 7:00 Pm
Wednesday, Mar. 2Precept Bible St./342 9:00 Am
Writing Your Life St./118 11:00 Am
Young musicians Handbells/329 4:15 Pm
Supper/FH 4:45 Pm
m & m/2nd, 3 rd Floors 5:00 Pm
Beth moore/111 5:30 Pm
Prayer meeting./FH 5:45 Pm
Y.A. m&m/107 5:45 Pm
Liftoff/309-310 6:00 Pm
Sanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 Pm
Finance Comm./Parlor 7:00 Pm
Thursday, Mar. 3moms in Touch/Parlor 8:00 Am
First Fellowship Band/FH 6:30 Pm
Clarion Winds/242 7:30 Pm
Friday, Mar. 4BSF Leaders/Parlor 4:30 Am
SILK Stitching In Love for His Kingdom
In this ministry we are given the opportunity to share God’s love and care with others through our “stitching”. Many
interesting and much needed projects await willing hearts and hands to bring them to completion. All skill levels are
encouraged to participate. Two time frames are provided: (12:30-3:00 or 5:30-8:00) on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. If available, bring basic supplies, such as
sewing machine, thread, scissors, needles and pins. Material/fabric and project instructions are provided. For more information contact Susan Keene at 256-881-6533.
March 30th - April 2, 2011Prayfully consider where you can use your gifts to demonstrate
God’s love by meeting needs in our community.
Laundromat Giveaway Yard Work First StopHospital Handout Construction Jehovah JirehNeighborhood Free Meal Environmental Manna HouseWater/Cocoa Giveaway Packing Projects Music ProjectsCWJC Clothes Closet School Projects Prayer ProjectsSewing Projects Salvation Army Free Car WashGas Station Window Washing Letter Writing HAPGoodie Delivery/Visitation Downtown Rescue MissionBlood Pressure Checkups Harris Home for Boys & GirlsNational Children Advocacy Center Easter Yard Cross Building
Save a tree! Sign up at www.servingthecityonline.comServing the City as ONE
“Each of you should use whatever gifts he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
Next Scrapbooking date is March 11. Contact Kay Bugg if you are interested in participating.
CLC Nametags
Scrapbooking
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
this sunday
February 27, 2011Eighth Sunday After the Epiphany
Sermon: John Rosemond preaching
“Parenting by the Book”
Ephesians 6:4
First Fellowship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Sanctuary Choir Anthem
“Wade in the Water” (arr. Hayes)
Please note: No Foundations for Life classes
Called Business Meeting March 6th at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Volume 62 / Week Number 8 / February 24, 2011
Family MattersWELCOME NEW MEMBERSBilly and Melanie Gipson160 Baker RoadUnit #16Huntsville, AL 35805
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYJane and David Hull in the loss of her father, Andrew Hull, Emily and Josh McGee in the loss of their grandfather, William Bruce ShannonRebecca and Daniel Dean in the loss of her mother, Jacob Dean, John Michael and Christina Hearne in the loss of their grandmother, Lainey Hearne in the loss of her great-grandmother, Bettye OliverFamily and friends of our member, Patricia BraggPam and Alan Jones in the loss of her uncle, Angela and Bobby Sentell, Robert and Randy Jones in the loss of their great-uncle, Rebekah and Jonathan Sentell in the loss of their great-great-uncle, Wilburn Cottrell
Our NewestAnnsley Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Brook and Chris Thomas. Proud grandparents are Mike and Becky Lambert.
Charitable Giving Through IRAs
The IRA Charitable Rollover was extended for 2011. If you are age 70 ½ , you may transfer up to $100,000 per
person directly from your traditional or Roth IRA to First Baptist and
it will qualify toward your required minimum distribution as well as become non-taxable to you. If you are
interested in this option of giving to Faith Steps or any other offerings, please con-tact Alison in the Finance Office [email protected] or 256-428-9417. You should also ask your financial advisor if this op-tion will benefit you. Please note that the transfer must come directly from the IRA
trustee to the church to qualify.
Women on Mission
The missions study for the ‘Week of Prayer’ for North American
Missions will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 118.
Everyone is invited to attend.
EXPERIENCED ADULT mINISTRYmark Seanor, minister to Experienced Adults
10 Great Dates Marriage ForumGrowing Your Marriage Spiritually
Beginning Monday, March 7th
Join this 6 week discussion forum built around the book 10 Great Dates To Grow Together Spiritually by David and Claudia Arp. The covenant of marriage is a
bonding of three-Man, Woman and God. By growing your marriage with God, you are modeling your relationship to be as God intended, not built around the
secular image of marriage. We will meet in a relaxed atmosphere of discussion and support for our 10 Great Dates to bring us closer spiritually in our marriage. Some discussion dates are Guard Your Hearts, Be A Lighthouse for Others, Appreciate
your Differences, and Face the Storms of Life Together. We begin to gather around the tables at 6:30 p.m. with some dessert coffee and fellowship in Room 114. Our
Forum style discussion begins at 6:45. Facilitated by Bob and Cherry Saint. $10 charge for the book per couple.
This is a follow up of the Arps visit with their 10 Great Dates for Empty Nesters. It is not a requirement that you attended the Arps seminar. This Forum was created to continue to grow these marriages. Not limited to Empty Nest Marriages, we
invite all marriages to join us who want to grow together spiritually. Child care is not provided. Contact the Adult Ministry Office for registration.
Best-selling author and America’s most popular
speaker on parenting and family issues.
This Sunday!Session 1: 2:00 p.m.
Preadolescents
Session 2: 4-5:30 p.m.Younger Children
Tickets$10 per person/$15 per couple
Tickets may be purchased on our website at www.fbchsv.org/johnrosemond, in the
Childhood Ministries Office, or at the door.
Co-sponsored with First Missionary Baptist Churchand
The Huntsville Times