Tanisha Smith, a single mom with two children, shares her heart story and why she will be a part of GENERATIONS. Tanisha's daughter began attending FBC WEE (Weekday Early Education) when she was about a year old. It was because of WEE that Tanisha and her children, Kentrell and Madison, were introduced to FBC. When her children were welcomed and included, Tanisha felt comfortable coming too. Because you loved Kentrell and Madison, Tanisha knew she was loved too and their family are all actively involved at FBC.
When you think about GENERATIONS, think about the lives that will be changed, not just the children's, but their parents too.
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Check out this video to see where GENERATIONS information is located on our website. Check weekly for new stories and updates along the way.
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Sunday, February 16, 2020
Sermon by Travis Collins
First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 AM
Praise Band led by Ryan Richardson
Morning Bible Study - 9:15 AM
Bible Study for all ages
Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 AM
Music from Sanctuary Choir
If Any Man Be in Christ
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Bryce/arr. Harlan
Music from Mosaic Ringers
Quarterly Business Meeting
- 5:00pm in the Life Center
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Menu February 12th
Lunch AND Dinner:
Chicken & White Cheddar Pasta Bake, Sweet Baby Carrots, Roll
Salad:
Grilled Chicken Salad
(Available at dinner only by reservation. Call 256-428-9428 by Tuesday at 4:00 pm)
Children's Menu:
Pizza, Fruit, Cookies and Drink
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Menu February 19th
Dinner:
Philly Steak or Chicken & Cheese Sandwich, Chips, Broccoli Salad
Salad: Chef
Salad
(Available at dinner only by reservation. Call 256-428-9428 by Tuesday at 4:00 pm)
Children's Menu:
Pizza, Fruit, Cookies and Drink
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Ministry Calendar
Sunday, February 16
First Fellowship Worship 8:15 AM
Morning Bible Study 9:15 AM
MeetFBC! 9:15 AM
Sanctuary Worship 10:30 AM
Aviva AL Hispanic Church 10:30 AM
First Students Band Practice 3:00 PM
Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 4:00 PM
First Students Music 5:00 PM
Quarterly Business Meeting 5:00 PM
Student Parent Round Table 5:00 PM
Monday, February 17
Prayer Time in the Chapel 7:30 AM
Hallelujah Choir Rehearsal 10:30 AM
Ladies Bible Study-Psalms 11:30 AM
SILK Ministry 2:00 PM
Young Adult Ladies Study 7:00 PM
Tuesday, February 18
CWJC Clothes Closet 10:00 AM
HAPC Class 5:30 PM
GriefShare 6:00 PM
Mosaic Ringers Rehearsal 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 19
Precept Bible Study 9:00 AM
Family Dinner 4:45 PM
Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 5:45 PM
First Kids Music 5:45 PM
Conversational Spanish Class 6:00 PM
Disciplines of a Godly Man Study 6:00 PM
Family Hymn Singing 6:00 PM
First Students Liftoff 6:00 PM
First Kids in Action 6:30 PM
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:45 PM
Thursday, February 20
English as a Second Language 9:00 AM
Friday, February 21
Father Daughter Dance 6:30 PM
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Family Matters
New Members
Addison Gauntt
120 Jacob Landing Dr.
Hazel Green, AL 35750
Glen & Donna Jones
6015 Peach Pond Way
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
James & Linda Hargrove
104 West Lake Circle
Madison, AL 35758
Christian Sympathy
Kim & Park Mims in the loss of her mother, Meredith & Thomas McClure in the loss of her grandmother and Addison McClure in the loss of her great Grandmother, Martha Cobern.
Family and friends of our member, Raymon Morring, especially to his wife, Martha Morring.
Pat & Roy Heifner in the loss of her cousin, Magdalyne Stephens.
Our Newest
Addison Owen McClure was born February 6,2020. Daughter of Thomas & Meredith McClure. Proud grandparents are Park & Kim Mims and Garry & Ann McClure.
Stewardship Report
Sunday, February 9, 2020 Week 19
Offerings:
Goal: $1,929,150.00
This week: $79,024.30
YTD: $1,981,364.06
Debt Retirement:
This week: $310.00
YTD: $48,324.89
Mosaic:
This week: $6,459.00
YTD: $59,781.50
Sunday Morning Bible Study Attendance
Preschool - 83
Children - 82
Students - 114
Adults - 630
Guests - 30
Total - 939
Worship Services
First Fellowship - 461
Sanctuary Worship - 578
Aviva - 62
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Women’s roles in the church (Part II):
Women Preachers
Last week I wrote the first of a two-part article on the role of women in the church. This grows out of a really interesting project I am engaged in relating to this topic. Last week I talked about women deacons. Here I’d like to talk about women in the pulpit.
Let’s start with Acts 2:16-18:
…this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “In the last days,” God says, “I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy… Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”
The phrase, “In the last days,” here, primarily means that we live in the era of Jesus—a new chapter in God’s story. And note that in these days, God says, “On both men and women I will pour out my Spirit.” There is every indication, both here and elsewhere in the New Testament, that the spiritual gift of proclamation is poured out on male and female alike.
Walter Bauer’s
Greek-English Lexicon, a standard reference for this kind of question, defines
prophitessusin (“prophesy”) as, “proclaim a divine revelation.” Thus inviting ladies to “proclaim a divine revelation” is certainly a biblical thing.
Now I’d like to include something by a New Testament scholar, Craig Bloomberg, who believes only men should be pastors, but believes women should be able to preach at the invitation of the pastor. He writes about the word
prophitessusin, “to prophesy,” which I mentioned above. This is what he says:
…“prophecy” was an exceedingly broad term used in a wide array of circumstances in the biblical cultures, including prepared messages as well as spontaneous utterances, as long as the speakers had the singular conviction they were delivering a message given to them by God …If this conclusion is accurate, then we must allow for women preachers.
Bloomberg goes on to reiterate his conviction that only men should be pastors, and declares that “women may be invited to preach under their authority.” He even says, “I have seen it happen. I have seen it work well.”
We can take up his views on male-only pastors another day. For today, I thought you might find it interesting to see his affirmation of women preaching.
In a few weeks we will be blessed by the preaching of our Student Resident, Denisha Akpan, and in a few months our Minister to Kids and Families, Kristin Prasad will preach. Every week Tanya Kelly “brings it” at Manna Church, as other ladies often do in our various fresh expressions of church. I’m grateful for them all.
And I’m honored to be…
Your Pastor,
Travis
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The annual Mother-Daughter Retreat is March 6th-8th at the Vision Retreat Center. Cost is $65 for mothers, $65 for first daughter, and $55 for each additional daughter. The registration deadline is March 4th. Space is limited. Register on Mosaic today!
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We have completed the move for the Fitness Center – now located on the first floor in room 141.
Fitness Center hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday & Friday 7:00 am – 6:00pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 3:00pm
Sunday Closed
All persons wishing to use this center must first come by the church office to sign a liability release and obtain a key for the center. Old releases will not be honored – you must have a current form on file to use the center. Must be 16 years of age or older.
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Ash Wednesday is February 26th and FBC will host two services at 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Join us as we begin to prepare for Easter.
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Special Anthem to be presented on February 23rd in Sanctuary Worship
Our Sanctuary Choir will welcome selected singers from our
First Kids Music
to join with them and the First Baptist Brass on John Ness Beck's famous anthem,
Thou Art God,
as an act of musical worship in one of our culminating services of the
Generations
capital campaign season.
The text comes from Psalm 90,
"Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever Thou hadst formed the earth, Thou art God!"
The anthem concludes with all worshippers joining together to sing the beloved hymn,
O God, our help in ages past, our Hope for years to come.
Thank you to the children (and their parents) for the extra efforts to help present an extraordinary expression of proclamation and commitment. Final rehearsals are this Wednesday and next.
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A six week guided study for older adults, children of aging parents, those with chronic illness, and family caregivers.
The
first session is February 26th from 3:00pm- 5:00pm with author, Hattie Bryant in Room 118.
Remaining sessions will be Wednesdays, March 4th- April 1st, from 5:00pm- 6:30pm.
Class Fee: $20 (covers cost of workbook). The first 20 to register will receive a free workbook autographed by the author! Call 256-428-9408 or register on Mosaic.
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News from the FBC Library
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Come and get them from the old FBC library location.
Wednesday, February 12, 10:00-6:00
Sunday, February 16, 8:30-9:15, 10:00-10:45, 11:30-12:00
Monday, February 17, 9:00-12:00
Wednesday, February 19 4:00-7:00
The books are free but there will be a money donation box, if you would like to contribute to the purchase of new books. Bring your own bags or boxes and join us.
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Other Upcoming Opportunities
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Church Security Meeting - The Trustees are hosting a meeting to provide information regarding concealed carry of weapons on church property. We will meet in the Community Room at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 16th. For additional information, you may contact Lee Gibson, Trustee, at 256-425-3444.
Fellowship Club - Friday, February 14th at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Program: Stephanie K Dattilo CRPS Financial Advisor “Preparing Your Estate Plan”. Call Louise Melberg 256-837-2680 by Tuesday, February 11th.
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Caring Talks- The next Caring Talk from A.S.A.P. for experienced adults is Heart Health Nutrition on February 26th from 12:00pm-1:00pm at FBC. This program is also a CEU for social workers.
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Spring Mosaic Class Schedule
Thurs 2/13 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tues, 2/25 5:30pm-7:30pm (tray class)
Tues, 3/3 5:30pm-7:30pm
Thurs, 3/5 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tues, 3/17 10:00am-12:00pm
Thurs, 3/19 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tues, 3/24 5:30pm-7:30pm
Register for a class by emailing fbcmosaiccreations@gmail.com. Space is limited. Register today!
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Weekend Minister on Call: 256-428-9457
Church Office: 256-428-9400
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First Baptist Huntsville
600 Governors Drive Southwest, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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