The ROMEOs meet every Thursday morning at 7:30 at the
• Joann Hinsley • Peggy Thompson • Clarence Foster, Anna and Jessica • Nancy and Danny Hill • Barbara and Jim Crim • Linda and James Putman • Heather Smith • Mary Kiker • Betty Henry • Jean Glisson • Sandra Perry • Angela and John Atherton • Dorothy Lofton • Kathy and Tommy Short, Christopher and Karanina
South Campus Fellowship Dining Room. All men are invited to attend this weekly meeting for breakfast, fellowship, prayer, and a special speaker. Our pastor, Bro. Jimmy Jackson, will speak on February 23 and Bro. Terry Herald, Senior Associate Pastor/ Education, will speak on March 1. Breakfast buffet is $5.00; no reservations are required.
Welc ome!
Joining by Letter:
HEARTBEAT
February 19-29, 2012
A Note from the Pastor XYZ Hudson Alpha Institute Tour Monday, March 12 Leave the church by bus at 10:15 am; the one hour tour starts at 11 am. Enjoy a box lunch for $8.50, to be paid by March 8. Only 40 spots available! To reserve your spot please call Dana Hubbard at 256-704-5678 ext. 279 or email dana.hubbard@ wbccares.org. *Please note this tour involves quite a bit of walking.
Joining by Baptism:
ALTAR FLOWERS
• Daniel Melton • Eugenio de los Santos
SHUTTLES South Campus Shuttle Stop Starting March 4, the shuttle pick up/drop off location for South Campus will shift in order to better accommodate our riders and drivers. Flyers with detailed information will be handed out to riders over the next several weeks.
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.
Available dates: March 25 April 1 June 3, 17, 24 July 1, 8
September 2, 23, 30 October 7, 14 November 4, 18, 25 December 2
CONTACT US 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
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We have been talking about how faith works at home. One thing that God has given to us to help in the sticky times is a sense of humor. I have been reading a new book by Pastor David Spencer. It is entitled, Strolling Through the Cemetery. One of the things the writer does is refer to some humorous and insightful gravestone epitaphs. Thinking of the family, I thought these were funny. “Eliza Ann has gone to rest. She’s now reclining on Abraham’s breast, Peace at last for Eliza Ann But not for Father Abraham.” Do you have any relatives like that? Another one that caught my eye was:
“She died for want of things. He died trying to give them to her.”
WHITESBURG BAPTIST
OUTDOOR Friday, March 2 - Details inside.
Register now for
Upward Soccer
More info inside.
But maybe this simple one tells the story of many of us who are getting a little older:
Middle School Disciple Now
March 2-4
“Don’t get around much anymore.”
Life can be hard, harsh, hateful, and hurtful but the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit and the awareness of God’s immeasurable grace can cause us to smile and to see humor in the darkest times. Is it any wonder that the fruit of the Holy Spirit includes “joy” right between “love” and “peace.” May the Lord smile upon us in our homes so that we can smile with Him and each other.
Love in Jesus, Bro. Jimmy
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Marriage for a Lifetime New class starts March 4 Look inside for more information.
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
Marriage for a Lifetime
New Class Begins Sunday, March 4, 2012
Join Tim and Shari Roberts in room 216 at 9:30 am on Sundays! We will look at how God wants to bless you and your marriage and how to avoid the pitfalls every marriage faces. Learn how to keep your marriage healthy and strong by joining our Marriage for a Lifetime Class! There is no cost to take this class designed for young couples that are engaged to be married or have been married for less than a year. To sign up and get more information call Rev. David Dye at 256-704-5678, ext. 222 or sign up online at whitesburgbaptist.org/marriage.
LIFE Group Connection Night Fellowship Dining Room/South Campus Tuesday, February 28 will be our outreach night. Let’s 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. Outreach begins at 5 pm and childcare is provided. You may pick up a meal ticket and order from the discounted menu at the Café. The discounted meal is $3.00 or you may order any item from the Café menu at regular price. For more information, contact Donna Faye Brown at 256-7045678, ext. 216 or donnafaye.brown@wbccares.org.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY FOLD friends out to lunch & dinner Enjoy lunch with your girlfriends at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Parkway Place Mall this Tuesday, February 21 at Noon and hear a wonderful message from Kim Reisenwitz. Bring a friend or co-worker who needs an encouraging word from the Lord. Remember no reservations are required and the only cost is the cost of your meal. Moms-in-Prayer 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. Come stand in the gap for the next generation. Girls’ Night Out - paint pARTy Bring your canvas, paints, and brushes, and “paint your heART out” with artist extraordinaire Trish Layne! It all happens on Friday, March 9 at the Whitesburg Baptist Center (south campus) 6 -10 pm. Complete supply list is at whitesburgbaptist.org/GNO.
Mentoring Ministry Orientation Coffee Come learn about our mentoring ministry for ladies of all ages at our Mentoring Orientation Coffee on Sunday, March 18 2-4 pm at the Whitesburg Baptist Center (south campus) Fellowship Dining Room. More details to come . . .
CHILDREN Meet the candidates for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court on Sunday, March 4, 4 pm, South Campus, Fellowship Dining Room. The WBC Church Hall Meeting is open to the public, so friends and neighbors are welcome. Voter guides and candidate material available on the web here, http://www.whitesburgbaptist.org/cctf
Volunteers needed for various CCTF projects. Interested? Attend a planning meeting, Wednesdays February 22, 29, and March 14, or contact Charles Orr, 256-541-0495, or Judy Freeman, 256-527-7100.
RECREATION WHITESBURG BAPTIST
WhitesburgBaptist.org/women or 256-704-5678, ext. 279
Church Hall Meeting
ON THE MENU
Vacation Bible School June 11 - 15 9 am – noon Ages 4 - grade 5 (Must be age 4 by 9.1.11) Winshape Camps July 16 - 20 7:45 am - 5 pm Grades 1 - 6 (Completed)
Café Special February 20-23 ... $5.50: Philly Steak & Cheese, house made chips and a drink. Café Special February 27- March 1 ... $5.50: Shrimp Salad and a drink. After School Special February 20 - March 1 ... $3.50: Chicken Wrap with a drink.
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: • Mrs. Eula Clark and family during the illness and death of her husband, George. • Mrs. Nell Kirkham and family at the death of her husband, Bobby. • Annelle and John Coggins during his recent surgery.
Outdoor Expo 2012 - Friday, March 2
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 are available in the North Lobby for $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 email at jane.baker@wbccares.org for more information.
Upward Soccer Registration forms are available at the ROC Welcome Desk. Evalutions will be on February 25 and March 3 (Saturdays) from 9:00 am – Noon behind the South Campus. Practices will begin the week of Monday, March 19 and the first games will be on Saturday, March 31. Cost is $70 for early registration which includes shorts. Registration is also available online at WhitesburgBaptist. org/upward. 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.
STUDENTS Middle School Disciple Now
SYMPATHY The church family expresses sympathy for: • Marcia Ashford in the death of her stepson. • Sandy and Dick Snow in the death of her mother. • Judy and Tom Armstrong in the death of her mother. • Betty and Jack Baker in the death of his father. • Teresa and Rick Lasseter in the death of his mother. • Joann and Doug Wester in the death of her mother. • Fran and Neil Jensen in the death of her mother. • Cynthia and Tom Williams in the death of her mother. • Elizabeth Clark and family in the death of her husband, Philip. • Annice Scoggins in the death of her son, Ron.
Middle School Disciple Now is happening March 2-4! Price right now is $50 through February 19 (TODAY). February 20-26, price is $60, and it goes up to $75 February 27-28. Tuesday, February 28 is the very last day to sign up. Don’t wait- sign up today!
Middle School Disciple Now KICK-OFF Wednesday, February 29 is the Middle School Disciple Now Kick-off for all students who are signed up! Come to the Breakout Room (180) in the Student Center at 6:30 pm. You will meet the host family that you will be staying with for the weekend and receive all kinds of vital information. Please don’t miss this kick-off!
RESOURCE CENTER This non-profit center exists to offer Biblically based resources. Stop by on Sundays from 9:00-9:45 am and 10:45-11:15 am and see our range of products. We are located in the South Lobby across from Noah’s Ark. Some of our latest resources include:
Praise and Worship CDs Awakening by Passion Aftermath by Hillsong UNITED
We also have Sermon CDs and an assortment of books!