8-19-12 Heartbeat Newsletter

Learning Involving Fellowship Evangelizing We encourage you to come visit a LIFE Group.

Young Adult LIFE Groups

Median Adult LIFE Groups

Beginning Families

(w/o children or up to Preschool age) AGES TEACHER ROOM

20’s-30’s 20’s 20’s-30’s 20’s

B. Hunt/J. Elmore B. Dye R. Nyberg M. Calvert

216 108 106 246

Ladies’ Classes AGES TIME

8:00 9:30 9:30 11:00

(w/ Preschool & Elementary aged children) AGES TEACHER ROOM

106 214 218

TIME

8:00 9:30 9:30

Families

(w/ Elementary thru High School aged children) AGES TEACHER ROOM

30’s-40’s 30’s-40’s 30’s-40’s 30’s-40’s

T. Denman T. Todd J. Rufe G. Corbin/R. James

213 213 255 245

TIME

8:00 9:30 9:30 11:00

Marriage for a Lifetime

20’s-30’s T. Roberts/S. Tillery 110

TIME

9:30

College & Career AGES

TEACHER

ROOM

AGES

TEACHER

J. Brassart B. Barry T. Glenn T. Massey J. Ansley J. Henley R. Coker R. Steakley F. Niedermeyer B. Ingram J. Barnes J. Floyd

40-67 44-79

TEACHER

M. Ralston L. Mullenix

ROOM

245 261C 214

8:00 8:00 11:00

ROOM

TIME

ROOM

SC 606 SC 607

Married and Single Adults 30-88 42-92

TEACHER

J. Reeder C. Green

TIME

221 8:00 246 8:00 215 8:00 261A,B 8:00 260A,B,C 9:30 213 11:00 216 11:00 218 11:00 215 11:00 261A,B,C 11:00 260A,B 11:00 *114/110 11:00

Median Single Adults

AGES TIME

18-23 J. Rowe 114A,B 9:30 22-27 112A 9:30

Single’s

41-58 46-61 47-64 54-64 45-54 34-58 39-77 40-84 42-60 44-72 52-73 58-78

AGES

(engaged or married lesss than 1 year) AGES TEACHER ROOM

A. Dunn C. Abercrombie K. Reisenwitz

Median Married Adults AGES

Young Families

30’s-40’s R. Huskey 20’s-30’s M. Taylor 30’s C. Cox

44-58 53-68 38-72

TEACHER

ROOM

290 221

TIME

11:00 11:00 TIME

11:00 11:00

Adult Special Ministry LIFE Groups

TEACHER ROOM TIME TEACHER

ROOM

25-39 Coed-C. Stokes 247 30’s-mid 40’s Men’s-R. Trapnell 252 30’s-mid 40’s Ladies- 248

TIME

9:30 9:30 9:30

Janie Davis

For adults with special needs.

112B

11:00

AGES

42-97 67-86 68-76 72-95 45-87 53-85

TEACHER

R. Williams J. Ganus E. Clark/C. Byrd E. Allen/M. Ingram M. Kesler E. Sharpe

Men’s Classes AGES

51-84 56-68 58-86 73-89 55-79

TEACHER

E. Tillman/J. Byrd R. Wincey A. McCool R. Lewis R. Lanier

Senior Married Adults AGES

53-87 63-80 63-83 72-90 60-83 75-86

TEACHER

K. Ingram J. Tate R. Beam S. Ralston T. Williams J. Hodges

Senior Single Adults AGES

TEACHER

ROOM

TIME

*249/250 255 258/259 114A *260/259

8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 11:00

ROOM

TIME

260A,B,C 8:00 290 8:00 *249/248 8:00 *114/110 8:00 114B 11:00 *114/A 11:00 ROOM

TIME

60+ L. Brooks SC613 11:00

Married and Single Adults AGES

64-86

TEACHER

W. Powell

ROOM

148

Fall 2012 Children’s Programs

TIME

218 8:00 *114/112B 8:00 *249/247 8:00 *114/112A 8:00 260C 11:00 112A 11:00 ROOM

HEARTBEAT

August 19 - 31, 2012

Senior Adult LIFE Groups Ladies’ Classes

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

TIME

11:00

* = LIFE Groups that assemble in large group and then break into individual LIFE Group rooms.

A Note from the Pastor

Wednesdays beginning August 22 Mission Friends, GAs, RAs, Acteens & Challengers

All of us live in a world where stress is the norm, not the exception. Most of the time we manage the pressures of life without much notice. It is when additional and usually unexpected problems arise that our stress can lead to distress. Everyone, saved or lost, is subject to such periods in life.

What we must remember is that word “period.”

Everything on earth, the good, bad, or normal is temporary.

I came across this quote as I have been dealing with the complex issues that are facing my family and me. It reminded me of the need for always looking up instead of around and down. “Circumstances do not upset us; we upset ourselves by believing that our circumstances can upset us.”

Nothing quiets the soul like meditation on God’s promises. Add that to the love of family and friends, cards, letters, emails, gifts, food, voice and text messages, and the battle is still real, but the peace of God prevails. May the Lord bless you richly this week. Thank you for your love and support.

Love in Jesus, Brother Jimmy

Sundays beginning August 26 Children’s Choir Sundays beginning August 26 AWANA Clubs

Ladies Retreat - September 21 - 22 WhitesburgBaptist.org/women

Next Sunday, August 26, 2012, join us for one of our two Sunday worship services.

9:30 am blendedTraditional

SC = South Campus located at 7300 Whitesburg Drive

11:00 am Contemporary

Student LIFE Groups will meet at 8:00 and 9:30 am.

Preschool & Children’s LIFE Groups will meet at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am.

More info at WhitesburgBaptist.org/sundayservices

LIFE Group Leadership Training, Sunday, August 19 4:00 - 5:00 pm Special Worship Service with Toby Frost

I MYCHURCH LOVEOFFERING UPDATE

(in lieu of evening service)

Everyone is welcome!

BUILDING STRONG TEAMS

Next Sunday is a big day in the life of our church as we begin a new contemporary service at 11 am on August 26. For the latest information on LIFE group changes and FAQ’s go to WhitesburgBaptist.org/sundayservices. As we look to August 26, some of the improvements you see have been partially funded through our “I Love My Church” offering. Renovations are nearly completed in the North Lobby – including Café 246 which will open next Sunday. To date we have received $205,109 toward our goal of $300,000 for the “I Love My Church” offering. Look for more updates soon.

Adult Speaker Toby Frost Room 290

Adult Speaker Susan Frost Room 290

5:00 - 7:30 pm Breakout sessions for LIFE Group leaders Student Speaker Ben Trueblood Student Center Chapel

Children’s Speaker Jill Arrington Room 221

Preschool Speaker Klista Storts Room 114

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 Discover Whitesburg Class The Discover Whitesburg Class is for those who need to complete their membership requirements as well as those who want more information about our church. Beginning next month, the class will be taught monthly from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with a quarterly class being offered over a two week period on Sunday mornings. Discover what makes Whitesburg Baptist Church special, what we believe, and the ministry areas that motivate you. For more information, please contact David Dye at 256-704-5678 ext. 222.

Evening Classes: September 9, October 7, November 4 Morning Classes: To be determined

2013 DEACON NOMINATIONS According to our church bylaws (Article III, Section B), the following is a summary of the qualifications for those who serve as deacons: A male at least 25 years of age who has been a WBC member for at least one year and meets the Scriptural qualifications set forth in I Timothy 3:8-13 and Acts 6:3,5—as evidenced by a commitment to Christ, family, stewardship, church ministry, church covenant, and personal evangelism. The primary role of a deacon at WBC is one of service; thus another qualification is their willingness to serve.

Please submit nominations to Josh Elmore by August 26.

Phone 256-656-0710 or email elmorebunch@gmail.com.

Welcome New Members!

Christian Citizen Task Force

City Elections, August 28

Mayor, city council, and city school board elections on Tuesday, August 28. Polls open from 7 am to 7 pm.

“Political Islam: Can We Coexist?”

Sunday, August 26, 4:30 pm, North Campus Room 114.

Dr. Bill Warner, founder and director of the Center for the Study of Political Islam, author of the best-selling book, Sharia Law for Non-Muslims, will speak on “Political Islam: Why We Are Afraid, A 1400-Year Secret.”

Dr. Warner has developed a systematic method of instruction that allows a non-Muslim to understand Islam. Dr. Warner holds a doctorate in physics and mathematics and has been a university professor, author, businessman, and applied physicist.

He is an international speaker and expert on Islamic political doctrine and its correlation to history.

This event sponsored by Christian Citizen Task Force is free and open to the public.

Ready to Serve?

CCTF Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for new Board members. Our mission is to serve in prayer for a national revival; in the education of the Body of Christ; and in engaging local, state, and federal government with truth. What is your gift? Where is God leading you to serve?

For more information, contact Charles Orr at cctf.wbc@gmail. com or 256-541-0495.

Joining by letter:

Lonnie Brooks Louise Kidd David and Joyce Loyed, Mason and Matthew David and Darlene Morr Michelle Sledge Terrie Summers and Joshua Richard Trapnell Kenneth and Linda Williamson

Joining by baptism: Robert Alongi, III Christina Canter Cassie Conti Lydia Dye Andrew Estacio Jessica Foster Raegan Gantt Elizabeth Hale Joshua Hamner Clay Hightower Madison Huskey Ben Jennings John Kennedy

CONTACT US

Joshua Lewis Calvin Mahlik Josh Matthews Cristi McCluney Diana McCutcheon Alyssa McKinney Cassidy Morris Andrew Rodriguez Ivy Scarlett Ben Thomas Ashley Todd Miya Wright Katy Zurmuehlen

Whitesburg Baptist Church 6806 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 Church Office Receptionist 256-881-0952 WhitesburgBaptist.org

SYMPATHY

The church family expresses sympathy for: • Shawn and Lisa Reagan and family at the death of his father.

• Deborah Norwood, Jessica Love and Dayna Holder in the death of Deborah’s mother, Jessica and Dayna’s grandmother.

• Chip and Susan Fleming at the death of his father.

• The family of Willie Jones at his death.

• Jason and Nicole Bruening at the death of his mother, Diane Bruening.

• Joyce Bishop at the death of her mother, Frances Krenson.

• Bro. Emerson and Diane Lyle at the death of their daughter, Susan Rampley.

• Brandon and Chrissy Curtis at the death of his grandfather, Charles Hagood.

• Tim and Gina Lawrence and family at the death of her mother, Lois Gill.

• David and Melody Hubbard and family at the death of his mother, Betty Ann Bowen.

• Kerry and Jill Phillips and family at the death of his mother, Margaret Phillips.

• The family of Addie Abernathy at her death.

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: • Bro. Emerson and Diane Lyle at the death of their daughter, Susan Rampley.

• Deborah Norwood, Zach and Jessica Love, Dayna Holder and family at the death of their mother and grandmother.

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

Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading

Registrations are still available. Ages are 1st-6th graders.

Games begin Saturday, September 8. Cost is $90 which includes shorts.

Ballet Classes

Ballet Classes begin the week of August 27. There are still openings in the 3 & 4 year old class that will meet on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30 pm and in the 7-10 year old class that will meet on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 pm. 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.

CPR Class

CPR will be offered on Monday, September 17, from 5:458:00 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.

MISSIONS Mission Organizations Begin Wednesday, August 22

5:30 – 6:30 pm, North Campus Acteens (girls grades 6 - 12) Rooms 214 - 218 Challengers (boys grades 6-12) Room 247

6:30-7:30 pm, North Campus Mission Friends (ages 3 - PreK) Rooms 132 & 134

Opening August 26 Come by the Library & Café 246 in the North Lobby and

check out a good book to read while you enjoy a blueberry crumb muffin

with our specialty

coffee!

Girls in Action (girls grades 1–5) Rooms 206 - 210 Royal Ambassadors (boys grades 1-5) Rooms 248 - 252

47th Christian Bible Land Seminar All are welcome to enroll to go to THE HOLY LAND of ISRAEL December 27, 2012 – January 6, 2013. Bible Studies throughout the journey led by Dr. Dick and Lois Thomassian. More information and registration online at www. friendsofnazareth.com.