12-2-12 Heartbeat Newsletter

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December 2012

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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

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Friday

Saturday 1

Upward Basketball Evaluations

HEARTBEAT

December 2 - 15, 2012

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Week of Prayer for International Missions

Mourning Glories

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Hanging of the Green

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Global Mission Sunday Children’s Christmas Concert

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Life South Blood Drive

Women’s Ministry Christmas Drop & Shop

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High School Christmas Banquet

Mission Connection

Senior Day at the ROC

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Middle School Christmas Party

Last Mission Orgs meeting of the year

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Mourning Glories

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ROMEOs

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Homebound Christmas Luncheon

LIFE Group Fellowship Night

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Bethlehem Breakfast

Kids Crossing

Single Adult Christmas Banquet

Bible College Registration

LIFE Group Fellowship Night

ROMEOs

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Kids Crossing

ROMEOs

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LIFE Group Fellowship Night

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15

LIFE Group Fellowship Night

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Winterlude ROC Closed

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Regular Morning Activites

Christmas Eve Vesper Service

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Christmas Day

No Evening Activities

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Regular Morning Activites

No Evening Activities

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No Evening Activities

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Church Offices and ROC Closed for Christmas Holidays

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A Note from the Pastor Here we are at the beginning of December. If there is a time of the year that speaks of hope, it is the month in which we join together to celebrate the earthly birth of our heavenly King.

The psalmist captures the spirit of Christmas as he speaks to his own soul. I find this message very helpful to me. Perhaps you can also identify with it.

“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.” Psalm 62:5 Let us take time—make time—to obey our Saviour when He says: “Come to me, I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, paraphrase). True hope and rest come only from the Lord. He came to us, now He calls us to come to Him. May we do that as we worship Him today.

Love in Jesus, Brother Jimmy

Meet the Bethlehem characters at this come-and-go breakfast for preschool families!

Saturday, December 8 from 8 to 10 am Fellowship Dining Room

at the Whitesburg Baptist Center

Christmas Music Events at Whitesburg

Sunday evenings in December. Details inside!

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Church Office open 10 am - 2 pm for year end contributions.

ROC Closed

Sunday Regular Activities: LIFE Groups, Morning Worship, AWANA, Children’s Choirs, Evening Worship.

Wednesday Regular Activities: Fellowship Meal, Prayer Meeting, Divorce Care, Choir/Orchestra, Verge - College, RIOT - High School, Activate - Middle School, Mission Orgs.

CONTACT US Whitesburg Baptist Church Main Campus 6806 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 Whitesburg Baptist Center 7300 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 The PLACE at Pulaski Pike 3911 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL 35810 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 Rick Stone, Worship Pastor ext. 223 Kenny Spain, Operations ext. 261

Anna Hatchett, College & Young Singles Coordinator ext. 204 Beth Cape, Director of Preschool Ministries ext. 240 Charles Malmede, Media Services Director ext. 242 David Dye, Minister to Young Adults ext. 205 David Loyed, Minister to Middle School Students ext. 220 David Siler, Minister to 6th Grade Students ext. 239 Dean Brooks, Minister to Single Adults ext. 246 Deree Tarwater, Women’s Ministry Coordinator ext. 209 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

Visit us online at WhitesburgBaptist.org

Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.

My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.

My refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.

Psalm 62:5-8 HCSB

WHITESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH GOAL $255,000 INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD SBC GOAL $205,000 WBC GLOBAL MISSION GOAL $50,000

Spring 2013 Registration is Open

Further your ministry or expand your Biblical knowledge.

Spring registration is open through December 6. Contact Registrar Paul Lanier at 256-704-5678, ext. 355 or registrar@heritagebiblehsv.org.

The Whitesburg Baptist Church Heartbeat is a twice a month publication with the purpose of keeping our church body informed about its ministries.

RESOLVED STUDENTS High School Christmas Banquet

Join us as we celebrate the real reason for the season at the High School Christmas Banquet. This night of food and festivity is Wednesday, December 5 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Dining Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center. Sign up in High School LIFE Group Classes at 8:00 or 9:30 am Sunday mornings. Sunday, December 2 is the last day to sign up!

Middle School Christmas Party

Oh yeah - Middle School Christmas Party time!! You do not want to miss this exciting night! Middle School Christmas Party is Wednesday, December 12, 6:45 pm in the Fellowship Dining Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center. Sign up in Middle School LIFE Groups Sunday mornings or at Activate Wednesday evenings in the Student Center!

High School Disciple Now

January 25-27, 2013

The theme this year is “The Pause” and early bird price is $55.

The price goes up to $65 Thursday, December 6! You can register in the Student Center (Midtown), the Student Ministry Office, or online at whitesburgbaptist.org/hsdnow.

Middle School Disciple Now

Get ready middle schoolers for Middle School Breakaway, March 1-3, 2013! More details are coming soon…

Christmas Music Events at Whitesburg

December 2 at 6:00 pm

Blessing Baskets

Blessing Baskets are back! Could you make 2 - 3 dozen cookies for Jesus? Help assemble or deliver trays? On Christmas Eve we will deliver blessing baskets to area nursing homes, hospitals, fire stations and police stations to share the love of Christ and to thank them for their service to others during the holiday season. Sign up in your LIFE Group. If you have any questions, please contact David Dye at 256-704-5678, ext. 205.

December 2, 9, & 16 - Return filled bags to stations in either lobby. Please keep each different kind of cookie in a separate bag and let cookies cool completely before bagging.

December 22 - Assemble baskets in Student Center Gym at 10:00 am.

December 24 - Deliver baskets after the Vesper Service.

GLOBAL MISSIONS Mission Connection

Ladies...gather with our Missions Connection group as we pray especially for those Southern Baptist Convention missionaries serving through the SBC International Mission Board throughout our world. You have received the prayer folder BE His Heart/His Hands/His Voice which will be used along with more in-depth information about these particular missionaries as we pray. Take time from the busy holiday schedule to share in this emphasis because “HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!” Tuesday, December 4 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Whitesburg Baptist Center Room 600 Bring your own lunch, drinks are furnished.

Hanging of the Green December 9 at 6:15 pm

Children’s Christmas Concert December 16 at 6:15 pm

Winterlude

Christian Citizen Task Force

The CCTF Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for new board members and project volunteers. Our mission is to serve in Christian citizenship by prayer for a national revival, by educating the Body of Christ in Biblical citizenship, and by engaging the local, state, and federal government with truth. Contact Charles Orr, 256-541-0495.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Scrapbooking & Cra f t Fr idays

Still have a craft or project to finish before Christmas?

Wouldn’t it be nice to “wrap it up” and check it off your list?

Then bring your supplies and find some table workspace on Friday, December 14 anytime between 8 am - 2 pm at the Whitesburg Baptist Center upstairs in Room 607.

Afterwards you will smile with satisfaction when you check it off your list. Contact Allison Nuckolls at 256-361-9558 with any questions.

Moms in Prayer

Every Monday morning during the school year a small group of moms pray scripture over their children and their school(s). You don’t have to be a prayer warrior to be involved - but a mom who has a prayerful heart. Please join us every Monday during the school year 8:15 am - 9:15 am at the Whitesburg Baptist Center, upstairs in Room 607. For more info, see MomsInPrayer.org or call Beverly at 256-533-3411.

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

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: • Bob and Nancy DeWitt during her recent surgery and recovery.

SYMPATHY

The church family expresses sympathy for: • The family of Melba Davis at her death.

• Calvin and Louanne James and family at the death of his mother, Eda Mae James.

• Rod McCallie at the death of his mother and Patsy Faulk at the death of her sister, Irene McCallie.

• The family of Mae Hargrove at her death.

Worship Center Flowers 2013 Sign up to place flowers in the Worship Center in memory/honor of someone.

whitesburgbaptist.org/flowers

RECREATION Upward Sports

Basketball & Cheerleading

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is for boys and girls grades 1-6. The cost is $75. After December 2, the cost will be $90.

Registration forms are available at the Whitesburg Baptist Center ROC Welcome Desk or you may register online at whitesburgbaptist.org/upward. Practices begin the week of Monday, January 7, 2013 and games begin on Saturday, January 12, 2013.

Senior Day at the ROC

Senior Day at the ROC will be on Monday, December 10, in the Fellowship Dining Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center. Rick Stone, WBC’s new Worship Pastor, will be the speaker. Bring $5 and enjoy loaded potato soup and a turkey sandwich while you fellowship around the lunch table. Make your reservation by Friday, December 7 by calling 256-7045678, ext. 713.

Rod Building Class

Build your own custom fishing rod! Whether you are a beginner interested in just building a “starter” rod, or an experienced tournament bass fisherman looking for that ultimate flipping stick, spinner bait rod, shakey worm rod, crank bait rod, etc., this class is for you. Jerry Guinn, a member of Tennessee Valley Fly Fishers and the Custom Rod Builders Guild, will teach this class on Mondays from 6:30-9:00 pm beginning in January 2013.

Class cost is $25. To register or for more info, contact Jerry at gguinn@knology.net, 881-7004 or 683-7181.

CPR Class

A CPR class will be offered on Monday, January 28, 2013, 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 $40.

To register, contact Debbie Pierce at 256-704-5678, ext. 713.