SENIOR ADULTS ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Our weekly meetings are Thursdays at 7:30 am in the Fellowship Dining Room, South Campus. Breakfast buffet is $5.00 or just come for fellowship. January 19 - Guest speaker will be Attorney, Linda Coats “CSI Jerusalem style, 2000 years ago.” January 26 - Guest speaker will be Tom Stroud, “The Origin and Examples of Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”
ALTAR FLOWERS Choose Life of North Alabama has been sharing the beauty of life with clients in this community for over 30 years. While we may see the obvious beauty in an unborn child, the difficult circumstances of some of our clients can hide that beauty from their view. It’s all about perspective. That’s why our number one goal is to share the gospel with our clients. Only with God’s perspective can we fully appreciate the value and beauty of every life.
If you would like to place flowers in the Worship Center in 2012 in memory or in honor of a special person or occasion, contact Karen Tidwell in the Pastor’s Office at 256-704-5678, ext. 224 or go to whitesburgbaptist. org/flowers and follow the instructions.
Did you know that Choose Life is going mobile? We have partnered with ICU Mobile and will soon have an ultrasound equipped RV ready to, literally, deliver the gospel and the message of hope to the women of North Alabama. We are thrilled about this new minstry direction, and there has never been a better time to support Choose Life!
CHILDREN
As a non-profit ministry, we receive no government funding, and are supported completely by donations from local churches, businesses and individuals. We offer all of our services for FREE! We offer pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, after-abortion counseling, one-on-one mentoring, abstinenceonly education and more. Last year, we served over 4400 clients, and 96% of our pregnant clients chose life for their unborn babies. If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please contact our office at 256-534-1996. 220 Rands Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 ChooseLifeHuntsville.org
CONTACT US
Mark your Calendar!
Winshape C3 Camp for Kids! July 16 - 20, 2012 $184.00 for ONE awesome week! Grades 1 – 6 Completed
6806 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 Emails: firstname.lastname@wbccares.org
256-881-0952 (receptionist) 256-704-5678 (automated line)
Jimmy Jackson, Senior Pastor ext. 224 Terry Herald, Executive Pastor/Education ext. 235 Greg Corbin, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Ministries ext. 279 John Crocker, Associate Pastor of Missions ext. 211 Kenny Spain, Operations ext. 261
Guy Morton, Minister to Children ext. 227 Jane Baker, Recreation Director ext. 715 Jerry Reeder, Whitesburg Academy Headmaster ext. 454 Luanne Pugh, Director of Weekday Education ext. 259 Mary Lou Herald, Food Services Director ext. 711 Matthew Sloma, Associate Minister of Music ext. 236 Melvin Capps, Business Administrator ext. 232 Steven Dunne, Minister to Students ext. 217 Sue Ansley, Mature Adult Director ext. 243 Tim Bandy, Associate Minister of Music ext. 212
Beth Cape, Director of Preschool Ministries ext. 240 Charles Malmede, Media Services Director ext. 242 Christian Parrish, First Impressions Coordinator ext. 246 David Dye, Minister to Young Adults ext. 205 Deree Tarwater, Women’s Ministry Coordinator ext. 209
Visit us online at WhitesburgBaptist.org
WHITESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH W H I T E S B U R G B A P T I S T C H U R C H
HEARTBEAT
January 15 - 28, 2012
A Note from the Pastor
Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
One of my favorite expressions about giving is “the joy of giving.” I know that many people do not understand that phrase because they have not experienced it. It is one of the most consistent teachings of the Bible, and also one of the greatest avenues of blessing for a follower of Christ. Let’s consider this for a few minutes. God’s word in Hebrews 11:6 declares: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him (God).” Pleasing someone who is very special to us makes us feel good. Making them happy, makes us happy. Making them sad, makes us sad. This is a simple truth. We are taught from Scripture that believers are servants of the Lord. The purpose of a servant is to please his or her Master by obeying Him. Thus our obedience makes God happy, and our disobedience makes God sad (grieves the Holy Spirit). Again, when He is sad, we are sad. Yet, we all need the joy of the Lord in our lives. Only then can we be spiritually healthy and productive. One of the ways we accomplish this is through the discipline of consistent, cheerful giving of our time, energy, interest, influence, and resources to advance the Kingdom of God and His church in the world. Where there is faith and faithfulness, there is joy and peace. May the words of the song be ours by experience as we progress through the New Year together. “There is a place of full release, Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace Near to the heart of God. O Jesus blest Redeemer, Sent from the heart of God. Hold us who wait before Thee, Near to the heart of God.”
DivorceCare Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Love in Jesus, Bro. Jimmy
A safe place for people who share their hurts, habits and hang-ups. South Campus Room 600.
Help and encouragement as you heal and restore balance in your life. South Campus Room 435.
GriefShare Tuesdays at 6:30 pm (begins January 24)
Recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. South Campus Room 435. For more information contact Jennifer Ezell at 256-704-5678, ext. 279.
Dress backwards and come “Back to Choir” on January 15! Choirs meet in the Children’s & Preschool Halls on Sundays from 4:45 - 5:45 pm.
Kick off on January 15! AWANA meets in the Children’s & Preschool Halls from 5:50 - 7:30 pm on Sundays.
high school disciple now January 27 - 29
Register by Tuesday, January 24 at WhtiesburgBaptist.org/HSdnow
Spring Adult Discipleship Classes Begin Sunday, January 15 Start the year out right by studying God’s amazing Word throughout the week in groups of men, women or co-eds. Details in the January 15 bulletin. WhitesburgBaptist.org/WeeklyGroups
The Whitesburg Baptist Church Newsletter is a twice a month publication with the purpose of keeping our church body informed about its ministries.
ADULT MINISTRY The Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday, February 5, 2012
On Sunday, February 5 we will be collecting canned goods and food items for The PLACE at Pulaski Pike. We will also enjoy a churchwide luncheon in the Fellowship Dining Room. We invite you to join us for lunch beginning at 10:45 a.m. Have lunch with your family or eat with your LIFE Group class. Each LIFE Group needs to provide a few desserts to share. All desserts may be dropped off at the South Campus before you attend LIFE Group/Worship. Church Goal • Collect 5000 food items LIFE Group Goal • Get your class involved to help meet our church goal • Drop off food donations at South Campus • Enjoy the churchwide fellowship • Bring a dessert to share “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 25:35
LIFE Group Connection Night Fellowship Dining Room/South Campus
Tuesday, January 24 will be our first outreach night for 2012. Let’s kick off the new year and follow-up with any guests that have visited your LIFE Group. Remember, prospects are members of your LIFE Group who are not yet connected... begin praying and providing ministry to everyone on your class roll. All outreach supplies, class rolls, labels, and postcards are available. Dinner begins at 5 pm and childcare is provided. For more information, contact Donna Faye Brown at 256-7045678, ext. 216 or donnafaye.brown@wbccares.org.
Christian Citizen Task Force Presentation
What Biblical principles affect Alabama’s constitutional amendments on the ballot? Ask questions and get answers. Sunday, January 29 at 4:30 pm in North Lobby Room 114. “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” Hosea 4:6
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RECREATION Bring your new fitness goals to the ROC and try one of our classes - including Zumba on Mondays at 6:00 pm!!!! Cost is $15 per month for unlimited classes. No advanced registration required.
Weigh to Get Fit classes will be held on Mondays in
February from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Craft Room at the ROC. This nutrition class will help you learn how to eat out without doing your diet in, be a real label investigator, understand emotional eating, have a healthy heart and avoid many diseases that are nutrition related. The class is taught by Linda Steakley, a registered dietitian with the Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center. Class cost is $25. Registration is available online at www.whitesburgbaptist. org/recreation.
Outdoor Expo 2012 Friday, March 2
WHITESBURG BAPTIST
OUTDOOR
Featuring Clay Dyer as the guest speaker. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Enjoy Wild Game Tasting, Snacks, Vendors, Door Prizes, and Live Entertainment before the speaker at 7:00 pm. Tickets for adults are $12 in advance, $15 at the door; children 10 and under are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Contact Jane Baker at 256-704-5678, ext. 715 or by e-mail at Jane. Baker@wbccares.org for more information.
CPR will be offered on Monday, January 23, from 5:45-
8:00 pm in the Craft Room at the ROC. This class, led by Mary Brown with the American Heart Association, will teach adult, child and infant CPR with AED training. Cost is $35. To register, contact Jane at 256-704-5678, ext. 715.
WHITESBURG ACADEMY Open Houses at the Academy January 24 & 26, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Whitesburg Christian Academy (K-12) is hosting two “Open Houses” for prospective students for the 2012-2013 school year. The dates are Tuesday, January 24, 2012 and Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Whitesburg Christian Academy is accredited through SACS and ACSI. If you need more information about the Academy, please contact Lynn Lewis, registrar, at 256-704-5678, ext. 458 or email lynn. lewis@wbccares.org. You may also contact Lynn Lewis if you would like to schedule a tour of the Academy.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Moms-in-Touch Moms and grandmothers, join other moms to pray scripturally for your child/ren and their school/s every Monday during the school year 8:15-9:15 am at the Whitesburg Baptist Center Room 617.
FOLD friends out to lunch & dinner Enjoy dinner
ON THE MENU Café Special January 16-26: Chicken quesadilla, side salad and drink for $5.50. After School Special January 16-19:
BBQ pork sandwich with house made potato chips for $3.50.
with your girlfriends and hear a wonderful message from Karen Larrabee. Join us at Surin of Thailand on Airport Road Thursday, January 19 at 6 pm. No reservations are required, and the only cost is the cost of your meal.
After School Special January 23-26: Lunchables and a 16 oz drink for $3.50.
Ladies Bible Studies Start the year out right by
The following people wish to express their appreciation to the Church Family for all the love, prayers and concern shown to them in recent days: • Joyce Bishop for the many kindnesses shown to her during a recent illness. • Billy and Patricia Stone during his hospitalization and rehabilitation.
studying God’s amazing Word with other ladies—studies like Experiencing God, the new James by Beth Moore offered three different times, The Virtuous Woman, and many more. Details, registration and childcare information will be available in the January 15 bulletin.
WhitesburgBaptist.org/women or 256-704-5678, ext. 279
WORDS OF APPRECIATION
STUDENTS Student Wednesday Night Events
Don’t miss the Wednesday night mid-week services for students in the Student Center, 6:30-7:30 pm! We have RIOT for High schoolers in the Student Center Chapel. Middle schoolers can come to Amp’d in the Student Center, Room 180.
High School Disciple Now
Sign up for High School Disciple Now today! Forms can be found in the Student Center (Midtown) or on our website: WhitesburgBaptist.org/hsdnow. This fun weekend is happening January 27-29! Cost is $60 January 9-22, and $75 January 23-24. Tuesday, January 24 is the last day to sign up!
High School Disciple Now Kick-off
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm in the Student Center we have a kick-off for all students signed up for High School Disciple Now! You will get to meet the host family that you will be staying with and get a map to their home. Don’t miss this important meeting!
Middle School Disciple Now
Save the date for Middle School Disciple Now: March 2-4! Information and registration forms are coming very soon!
SYMPATHY
The church family expresses sympathy for: • Mrs. Barbara Larrabee at the death of her husband, Ralph Larrabee. • Mark and Karen Larrabee at the death of his father, Ralph Larrabee. • June Stevens at the death of her husband, Wade Stevens. • Phillip and Renae Key at the death of her grandmother, Edna Warren. • Mike and Linda Bateman at the death of her brother, Gene Casey. • Guy and Jill Morton at the death of his grandmother. • Melvin and Wanda Capps at the death of her sister-in-law, Kathy Smith. • Russell and Laura Medley at the death of her brother, Chet Grisham. • Chrissy Curtis and Margaret Shaner at the death of their uncle, Chet Grisham. • Morgan and Sandra Bush at the death of their granddaughter, Chloe. • Dee Tolomei at the death of her daughter, Darla Furman. • Mrs. Nell Kirkham and family at the death of her husband, Bobby.