7-1-12 Heartbeat Newsletter

July

Sunday Regular Activities:

LIFE Groups, Morning Worship, Evening Worship

Sunday

Monday

1 Regular Activities

2

3

9

4

15

7

ROC Closed No Evening Activities

10

11

12

High School Camp

16 Mourning Glories

17

13

14

ROC Closes Early

ROMEOs

18

19

Winshape Camp Regular Activities

20

21

ROMEOs FOLD “Friends Out to Lunch & Dinner”

Lord’s Supper in Morning Services

22

23

Regular Activities

29

6

ROMEOs

Independence Day

Regular Activities

Christian Citizen Task Force Monthly Meeting

Saturday

CEF 5 Day Club VBS at The PLACE

Regular Activities

Regular Activities

Friday

5

Appalachia Mission Journey

Jon Sumrall Football Camp

8

Fellowship Meal, Prayer Meeting, Divorce Care, Choir/Orchestra, Verge - College, RIOT - High School, Amp’d - Middle School

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

ROC Closes Early

Mourning Glories

Wednesday Regular Activities:

24

25

26

Special Friends VBS and PACK Camp Blazing Glory Basketball Camp at The PLACE London Olympic Mission Journey Regular Activities

ROMEOs

Ballet Clinic

Ballet Clinic

Fly Tying Class

Dinner with the Pastor

Bright Lights Orientation

Mourning Glories

30

Regular Activities

Mourning Glories

Family Reunion Picnic at The Place

Fly Tying Class

27

28

Ballet Clinic

31

London Olympic Mission Journey

CONTACT US

6806 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 256-881-0952 (receptionist) Emails: firstname.lastname@wbccares.org 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 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 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

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

July 1 - 14, 2012

A Note from the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Ministries

Last Sunday in both morning worship services, we experienced a preview of what the 11 am service will be like beginning August 26. Please permit me to share with you why I am excited about this change. First, I am excited about it because our Pastor sensed the Lord’s leadership to make this change. It’s always exciting to step out on faith and see what the Lord does!

Second, I am excited about it because it will enable us to better meet the needs of different generations. Whitesburg is (and will continue to be) a multi-generational church.

Personally, I fully expect that the different generations will continue to be represented at both of our morning services. There are young adults in their 20s who prefer a more traditional service and there are baby boomers in their 50s who love contemporary worship. Having two distinctly different, but equally good worship experiences on Sunday morning will help our church minister in a better way – regardless of age or preference.

Finally, I am excited about this change because I believe it will help us reach more people for the Lord Jesus Christ. Our church is well known for great Bible preaching and a wonderful choir and orchestra. That isn’t changing. Contemporary worship, however, has become so widespread in recent years that growing numbers of people won’t even consider attending a church that doesn’t offer it.

A contemporary service at 11:00 am is really as much about those who are not here yet as it is about those who are here.

Change is always difficult – especially when it affects you!

It’s OK to have questions and concerns. We’d be happy to do our best to answer them if you give us the opportunity.

Ephesians 4:3 speaks of the church “endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.” Sometimes that does take some endeavoring! The most important thing is that whatever we do at Whitesburg, we do together. Count me among those doing everything I can to support, pray for, and plan for the changes on August 26. It’s going to be a great day in the life of our church!

Love in Jesus, Dr. Greg Corbin

July 4

No Wednesday Night Services

The

Lord’s Supper Sunday, July 15 both morning services

PF Chang’s China Bistro at Bridgestreet Thursday, July 19 at 6 pm Details in the Women’s Ministry section inside!

Go to

WhitesburgBaptist.org/ sundayservices for info about the new Sunday services beginning August 26.

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

ADULT MINISTRY School Supplies for Whitesburg Elementary and Middle School

School supplies will be collected during the month of July.

The supplies will go directly to the classroom teachers.

Collection boxes will be located in the South lobby, North lobby, and upstairs near the North lobby elevator. Monetary donations may also be made through your LIFE Group.

Supply suggestions: • Binder 1” with 3 ring (Please No Trapper Keepers) • Book Bags • Clorox Wipes (disinfectant) • Copy Paper • Crayons • Dry Erase Markers • Fiskar Scissors • Glue Sticks

• Hand Sanitizer • Lined Paper (College and Wide Ruled) • Pencils #2 • Pencils (color) • Pens (Red) • Pocket Folders • Spiral Notebooks • Tissues

Christian Citizen Task Force

Agenda 21: What Is It? Why Should I Care?

Don’t miss Mr. Ken Freeman and Mr. Don Casey returning to update us on what has transpired to help turn the tide on United Nations mandates affecting North Alabama.

Sunday, July 22 at 4:30 pm in North Campus Room 114.

Islam: The Official Fiction

Dr. Bill Warner, Islamic expert from ACT for America, reveals the promotion of Islam and Islamic law in America by our own federal government. You won’t want to miss this lecture followed by your questions. Municipal candidates also invited. Coming next month, August 26 at 4:30 pm in North Campus Room 114.

Municipal Elections, August 28

Mayor, city council, and city school board elections on Tuesday, August 28. Polls open from 7 am to 7 pm. Last day to register to vote is Friday, August 17.

Whitesburg Baptist Church Voter Registration Sunday, August 12 in the North Lobby

Did you know less than half of eligible evangelical Christians register to vote? And typically only half of them bother to vote? Your vote can make the difference.

SYMPATHY

WOMEN’S MINISTRY FOLD

friends out to lunch & dinner

Ladies, bring a friend and join us for our summer FOLD on the patio of PF Chang’s China Bistro at Bridgestreet.

It can’t get much better—relaxing surroundings, delicious dinner, old and new friends, and a challenging word from God through our awesome speaker, Karen Denman. It all happens Thursday, July 19 at 6 pm. Just show up; no reservations are required.

The only cost is the cost of your meal. See you there!

Ladies Retreat

Join us at the beautiful Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa in Florence, Alabama for our ladies retreat September 21 - 22. You’ll enjoy our excellent speaker, Jan Silvious, as she humorously and insightfully shares straightforward wisdom to keep life in perspective.

The retreat fee is $65 per person, and the hotel room, which can be shared by 1-4 ladies, is $154.29. Registration will begin in late July.

The church family expresses sympathy for: • The family of Helen Smith at her death.

• Mr. Morgan Bush and family at the death of his wife, Sandra.

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: • Robert Fox and family, Steve Fox and family, and Norman Fox and family at the death of their father, William Fox.

Saturday, July 21, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Cornhole is similar to horseshoes, except that small bags filled with corn are tossed toward wooden boxes, rather than horseshoes toward sand pits. The game is generally played with teams of two. Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place team winners. The cost is $20 per team and the registration deadline is July 15. For more information or to register, contact Taylor James, the WBC Sports Assistant, at 256-704-5678, ext. 713, 714 or 715 or email him at taylorhjames@gmail.com.

Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading

Pick up your registration form at the ROC Welcome Desk or sign up online at www. whitesburgbaptist.org/upward. Please attend an evaluation on either Thursday, August 2, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm or on Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 - 11:00 am. The cost is $75 which includes shorts; after August 5 the cost will be $90. Ages are 1st-6th graders. Games begin Saturday, September 8.

Whitesburg Baptist Church graciously gifted the East Jerusalem Baptist Church with 50 brand new Baptist hymnals. The church was without any Baptist hymnals and were overjoyed to receive them. The congregation is an English speaking congregation. Pastor Alex Awad, and all the people, wish to express their gratitude to Whitesburg Baptist Church.

who are called by My name, humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 HCSB

For more information about classes and activities at the ROC, contact Jane, Joyce or Debbie at 256-704-5678, ext. 715, 714 or 713.

Cornhole Tournament at the ROC

WBC’s Presentation to the East Jerusalem Baptist Church, Jerusalem, Israel

If my people,

Mark your calendar now. You won’t want to miss it!

RECREATION

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Ballet Clinic

This clinic will be July 23, 25 & 27.

Classes for 3 & 4 year olds, 5 & 6 year olds and 7-10 year olds. The cost is $40 which includes a t-shirt.

Ballet Classes

Classes begin the week of August 27.

Creative Movement for 3 & 4 year olds, Preballet for 5 & 6 year olds and Ballet for 7-10 year olds. The registration fee is $15 and the monthly cost is $25; 3 & 4 year olds are $20.

Registration forms are available at the ROC Welcome Desk.

Fly Tying Class

Learn the basics of fly tying with Reid Benton of the Tennessee Valley Fly Fishers. This class will be on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, July 23 – August 27 in the Community Room at the Martha Fleming Center located behind the Whitesburg Center. The cost is $25.

Appalachia Regional Mission

WBC will be leading a team to Williamsburg, Kentucky, July 2-6 to serve in VBS and Backyard Bible Clubs. Sign up to pray by going to www.wbcglobal.org, click Pray then choose Appalachia Regional Mission.

Romania Global Mission

WBC will be leading a team to Romania, September 3-11. To sign up to pray for the mission go to www. wbcglobal.org, click Pray, click Romania.

Zimbabwe Global Mission

Zimbabwe Global Mission Applications are being received. The WBC Zimbabwe Global Mission will be September 13 - 22. Applications are due July 16. We will be serving with Pastor Norman Schaefer and the Open Baptist Church in a leadership training seminar and evangelistic outreach in neighboring Zimbabwe.

For more information contact John Crocker at 256-704-5678, ext. 211 or visit www.wbcglobal.org.

All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.

1 Corinthians 12:27