Volume 14 Issue 9 September 2021

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www.fpchuntsville.org

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Presbyterian Disaster Response

Current Major Disasters 2021: Hurricane Ida, Haiti Earthquake, Afghanistan Refugee Resettlement, Fires in the U.S, and Floods in the U.S. How can you help?

GIVE One Great Hour of Sharing funds enable immediate response to national and international disasters by the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance officials. Presbyterians respond to natural disasters.

ACT Stay informed, volunteer and assemble Kits. Gift of the Heart kits are hands-on projects allowing tangible ways to be involved. Kits needed are: cleanup buckets, hygiene kit, school kits. Items for each kit are on the pcusa website or see the Chair, Presbyterian Women Together in Service Committee for information on how the women are preparing to help.

PRAY Pray without ceasing. Donate by mail or by telephone Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) PO Box 643700 Pittsburgh, PA 14264-3700 (800) 728-7228

Source: pcusa.org

Fellowship Presbyterian Church USA

Our Purpose Fellowship is called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to make disciples by

REACHing, GROWing, and SENDing people with Christ to do justice, to live mercy, and to

walk humbly with God.

Our Motto

The loving place that is Reaching, Growing, and

Sending people with Christ.

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“It is still right to do right. There’s no right way to do wrong. . . . Wrong is still wrong, and right is still

right.”

Sermon: “A Recipe for Resistance”

Date: August 19, 2018

Introducing Kevin T. Long

Kevin T. Long has been hired as the interim director of music at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. A native of Miami, Florida, Kevin is an accomplished musician who began his musical training at ten-years old. His piano teacher quickly noticed that he had a

natural musical talent, and before long she recommended that he move on to another teacher because she could not match his skill level. Kevin has served as minister of music, organist, and choral director at several churches in Florida and Alabama. His concert performances have taken him to the Bahamas, Jamaica, and cities across the United States. One of the highlights of his performances was a three-piano concert performed with noted musicians Samuel Adolphus (deceased) and Jemuel Anderson at the Bethany S.D.A. Church in Miami, Florida. Kevin attended Oakwood College (now University) and was a bass singer with the world-famous Aeolians. He has also taught music at Greater Miami Academy, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and Collier County Public Schools. In 2001, Kevin accepted an invitation to become the accompanist for the Oakwood College Aeolians and returned to Huntsville. He served in that capacity until 2006. He fulfilled a lifelong dream and opened his own music studio, Allegro Music Academy. The Academy offers piano, voice, and guitar lessons to students of all ages. Kevin lives in Harvest with his wife, Laurel, associate vice president for Human Resources at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and his young adult daughter Kelli Camille. Kevin hopes that through his music, hearts will be touched.

Photo Credit: Joyce Pettis Temple

Appreciation for Musician’s Service

Although Sunday, August 1, was the first in-person worship at Fellowship Presbyterian Church (FPC) in many months, it was the last Sunday that Dennis Baptiste Jr., Director of Music Ministry, would be employed in his position. Dennis resigned to accept a full-time position at a church in south Huntsville. Following the sermon, Reverend Bentley (left) presented Dennis with an appreciation plaque for his work with the music ministry.

Photo credit: Joyce Pettis Temple

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Visiting with Former Fellowship Family

Submitted by Haley Bone

The Bone Family--Haley (left), Walter, and Chris--had the opportunity in July 2021 to visit with Dr. Jimmie and Mildred Cal at their home in Montgomery, Alabama. We truly enjoyed each moment of our visit because we had a chance to

reminisce about old times at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. The Cals asked about several members of the congregation. I did not realize that they had been gone so long. While visiting, we made sure that we followed all safety guidelines for COVID-19. The Cals sent their love and prayers and a big hello to the church family. They also said that if you are in Montgomery, they would certainly welcome visits.

Mildred and Jimmy Cal

Brian C. Evans, a recent music education graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, has been hired as an assistant band director in the Wayne County School District, Waynesboro, Mississippi. In that capacity, Brian is responsible for teaching general music and band classes at Wayne Central, a K-8 school in the district, as well as assisting with the Wayne County High School band program. Brian is the son of Gregory and Debra Evans and the grandson of Dr. Richard and Gloria Evans. “For of Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen.” Romans 11:36

Source: Rich Villodas

Solomon Sigmon Scores Award

Solomon Sigmon, grandson of Shirley Brown, has won the From the Top’s Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. In addition to a sizable monetary award, Solomon will perform on From the Top, playing “Hommage a Manuel de Falla” by Béla Kovács (b. 1937). Solomon’s performance may be heard on NPR stations nationwide and by podcast at fromthetop.org on Show 402, airing September 6, 2021. Appearing on this national show offers Solomon the possibility of being heard by thousands of listeners. He is a first-year student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Congratulations, Solomon!!!

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Source: Facebook

Stillman College held its Fall Opening 145th Convocation on September 2, 2021. The speaker was alumnus Reverend Gregory J. Bentley, who serves as pastor of Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Huntsville and is currently also serving as the co-moderator for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, USA. “Be comfortable in your own skin and in your purpose. Stand up to your giants, both real and perceived. As people of faith, we are not people of ‘outlook’ but people of the ‘up look,’” valuable wisdom shared by Reverend Bentley at convocation.

Source: Facebook.com/OfficialStillmanCollege

Reverend Bentley Convocation Speaker

Officer training will be provided on Saturday, October 9, 9 am-Noon, via Zoom, for all interested persons. Topics to be covered include Church History, Presbyterianism, Scripture, the Book of Order, and the Book of Confessions. This is great for new church elders, but it is a great refresher for those who have previously been in service to the church as well. The training will be led by Dr. Tom Lovell, pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, and Ruling Elder Therese Howell, Acting Stated Clerk, North Alabama Presbytery. There is no cost for the training, but you will need to pre-register to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you on October 9! Register through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/169175056147

Source: Julie Loggins, Office Manager, North Alabama Presbytery

Officer Training offered by the North Alabama Presbytery

What is Session doing? Session met on August 26, 2021, for its Stated Session meeting, via Zoom video conferencing.

Approved: • Making donations to Second Mile Labor of

Love program, and Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen

• Purchasing an ad for the Center Grove United Methodist Church Annual Harvest Celebration Souvenir Book.

• Repairing the air conditioning unit that serves the choir loft.

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Reverend Ernest Newsom, former pastor of Fellowship Presbyterian Church, sends his love to Reverend Bentley and the congregation.

We love you!

IN-PERSON & ONLINE SUNDAY WORSHIP @ 11:00 AM

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2 ~ Cheryl K. Johnson 5 ~ Lirse Jones 9 ~ Delonzo Harris 11 ~ Ingrid Burton 12 ~ Jeremy V. Crummie 13 ~ Marvell Foard 14 ~ Timothy Smith 28 ~ Nathaniel Jackson, Sr. 28 ~ Yana Elston 29 ~ Arinzie Steele

1 - World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 5 - Season of Peace begins 6 - A Social Creed for the 21st Century 6 - Labor Day 8 - International Literacy Day 8 - Presbyterian Higher Education 12 - Christian Formation Week begins; Christian Formation Celebration; Disability Inclusion 12-15 Food Distribution Preparation 15- Food Distribution 19- Theological Education/Seminaries; Christian and Citizen Sunday; Evangelism Sunday; Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence begins 21- International Day of Peace 22-Native American Day 23- Stated Session Meeting at 6:00 p.m. 26- Gifts of New Immigrants

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more,

neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former

things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 ESV

Mr. Theodore Muse, younger brother of Henry Muse, transitioned on Monday, August 23, 2021, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Fellowship of Faith Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please keep the Muse family in prayer.

September 5 Aria Fykes

September 12

Kimberlee Thompson

September 19 Johari Bentley

September 26

Miriam Bentley

We sincerely appreciate all the youth at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Your service to Christ and His church does not go unnoticed. For any questions or concerns, please contact a person below: Ollie Smith 256-527-4147 Sarah Ford 256-509-8066 Diann Bentley 205-233-2140

Pray for those who mourn….

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Benjamin Andrews Uncle of Yvette Evans

Doris Bradford Sister of Haley Bone

Dr. Jimmie Cal (former member) Address: Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cal, 8907 Register Ridge.

Montgomery, AL 36117 (334) 272-1194)

Deaunna Campbel Daughter of Beverly and Henry Warren

Dorothy Franklin Mother of Robert Franklin

Alvin Grayson Brother of George Grayson

LaChauna Headen Daughter of Beverly and Henry Warren

Gussie Jackson Mother of Arinize Steele

Roosevelt Johnson Uncle of Yvette Evans

Ann Thomas Aunt of Yvette Evans

Fannie P. Thompson Sister of Lois Dade and Eulasteen Muse

Roderick Wall

Nephew of Charles Penn

Sick List of Family and Friends of

Fellowship Members

Ovenia Smith – 2002 Thelma Gardner- 2015

Fellowship Member Sick List

The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-16

“ 13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed

sins will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.”

Michael Bennett Lebron Bone Clif Canady Bill Davis

Dr. Theodore Dixie, Sr. Frances Harris

Dr. James Hicks Eulasteen Muse

Charles Penn Evelyn Rich Dana Smith

Arinzie Steele

Fall Bible Study

Beginning September 8, 2021, Bible Study will resume at noon and 6:00 p.m. virtually. The book for the Bible Study is We Make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren. The book can be purchased on Amazon. Everyone is encouraged to purchase, read, and join the Bible Study.

Reverend Gregory Bentley

Self–Care Awareness Month in September is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives. We all tend to put others’ needs before our own, and it is crucial to remember that we cannot fill another’s cup from our own empty vessel. While getting a massage or taking a walk are beautiful examples of taking time for our well-being, self-care can be more expansive than that.

Source: Heartland Health Services

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