The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by

First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage

paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE

MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.

office: 256-428-9400

weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457

24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460

The Messengerfbchsv.org

firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Saturday, April 21

Sign up deadline is this Sunday! Find a complete list of projects in the Serving the

City brochure, online at www.servingthecityonline.com, or on

Facebook at Serving the City as ONE.Childcare for birth through kindergarten is available at the church through reservation only. You must call the Children’s Ministry at 256-428-9411 to reserve a spot for your

child before April 1.

Fellowship Club

April 1310:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Speaker: John Martin will be speaking on the Cherokee Indians in North CarolinaMenu: Roast Beef, Baby Red Potatoes,

Three Bean Salad, RollsCall JoAnn Allen at 256-534-1958 to RSVP

Our church goal for Home Missions is $20,000. You may give to the Annie

Armstrong Offering of the Southern Baptist Convention which supports the work of the

North American Mission Board or the Global Missions Offering of the Cooperative Baptist

Fellowship.

Volume 63 / Week Number 13 / March 29, 2012

April 1, 2012Palm Sunday

Sermon“Triumph and Tears”

Mark 11:1-11

First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

Here is Our KingHosanna (Praise is Rising)

How Marvelous!A Special Children’s Time

Special Music

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Processional with PalmsSolo by Suzanne HefnerSanctuary Choir Anthem

Behold the Lamb of God - Handel from MESSIAH

Music from the FBC OrchestraSalvation is Created - Tchesnekoff

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

Lakewood Tutor Training6:00 p.m. in room 118

See back page for more details

FIRST THOuGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

Easter lives at the intersection of worship and missions. Like Mary, we encounter the Risen Lord and fall down and worship. Also like Mary, we go to our brothers and sisters with the good news of the Resurrection of Jesus. Worship and missions go together during this holy season.

Sunday begins Holy Week. I hope that you will allow the special worship experiences to draw you close to the suffering and glory of our Lord:

Palm Sunday morning – join the chorus as we echo the Hosannas of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday night – Come to the Table of the Lord and participate in the Supper that was given so that we may remember what happened on the cross. Worship with us at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on April 5.

Good Friday – In the shadows of a Tenebrae service, let the words of Scripture and the musical selections from Handel’s MESSIAH bring you closer to the Crucified One. Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6.

Easter Sunday – Come celebrate the Resurrection in First Fellowship at 8:15 or in Sanctuary Worship at 10:30. Join us for Bible Study at 9:15 on this special Sunday.

(Note: We will have our regular schedule of activities on Sunday night, April 1 and Wednesday night, April 4.)

Easter is not only a time for worship, it is a time for missions. We give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering which supports the work of the North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist Convention) and the Global Missions Offering (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship). Both of these groups need our gifts to support the work of missionaries on the field. We have a wonderful story to share. We have great people who have committed their lives to sharing the good news. Choose the group that you want to support and be generous in your giving.

Mary encountered the Risen Lord and her response was to worship and to go tell the good news. I hope that we will do the same.

On Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 PM in room 118 there will be a tutor training session for those tutors who work with math. On Wednesday, April 11 at 10:00 AM in room 118 there will be a tutor training session for those who help with reading. Caren Chua, the tutor coordinator, will lead both sessions. Please plan to be there if your schedule allows. Please note: during the two weeks of testing, April 9-13 and 16-20 there will be no tutor sessions but there are plans to continue the Monday morning early math labs.

Lakewood Tutor Training

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

Family Matters

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSJena Smith1501 Old Monrovia Road Apt. 10117Huntsville, AL 35806

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYEssie Coppock in the loss of her brother-in-law, Glenn Coppock

Evelyn and Jack Lucas in the loss of her brother, Ernest Clark, Sr.

Van and Reva Carrin in the loss of his father, Chris and Ashley Carrin in the loss of their grandfather, Van Carrin

Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, April 4

AdultsMeat Loaf

Macaroni and CheeseFried Okra

Italian Green BeansSweet Yeast RollsPeanut Butter Pie

SaladChef Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

03/25/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,242,800.00

Offering

This Week $ 50,550.14

YTD $ 1,975,533.23

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 350.00

YTD $ 27,571.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 5,436.05

YTD $ 1,035,968.02

To Date: $ 3,442,698.97

Easter Offering $ 6,256

www.fbchsv.org/give

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 50

Children 50

Students 56

Adults 552

Brookdale 16

Visitors 24

TOTAL 748

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 196

Sanctuary Worship 533

Youth Trip 128

TOTAL 857

THANK YOu

Thank you notes have been received from Bill and Betty Lee and from Marilyn Guffin.

They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.

Grandma’s Got a Brag BookAn Intentional Grandparenting Connection

April 3At the home of Susan Wessinger

2711 Fanelle Circle SE, Huntsville

TimeFor those grandmothers NOT working: 10am-12pmFor those grandmothers who ARE working: 6-8pm

RSVP by April 1Contact the Adult Ministry OfficeNo cost. A meal will be provided.

THE HYMNALS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHA Brief History

The Modern Hymnal (Editor, Robert H. Coleman. Broadman Press, 1926) – This may have been the first church-wide hymnal. We do not know exactly when the church began to use it but we know from historical documents that it was used for certain between 1934-1955. John James Milford, Pastor. Baptist Hymnal (Editor, Walter Hines Sims. Convention Press, Nashville TN, 1956) – The FBC Messenger of April 29, 1956, tells us of the dedication of this new hymnal at the morning worship service. William T. Squires Minister of Music. Alvin H. Hopson, Pastor. Hymns for the Family of God (Editor, Fred Bock. Paragon, Nashville TN, 1976) –Hymnal Dedication was held Sunday evening, March 14, 1982. Kendall Smith, Minister of Music. Ralph H. Langley, Pastor. The Baptist Hymnal (Editor, Wesley L. Forbis. Convention Press, Nashville TN, 1991) – This book was dedicated May 12, 1991 at the 10:30 worship service. Guest organist was Gerre Hancock. Harry Wooten, Minister of Music. Allen Walworth, Pastor. Celebrating Grace: Hymnal for Baptist Worship (J. Thomas McAfee, Project Chair. Celebrating Grace, Inc., Macon GA, 2010) – Dedicated February 26, 2012. Billy Orton, Minister of Music and Worship. David Hull, Pastor.

Extra copies of the keepsake Dedication Service printed program were prepared. Contact the Music Ministry Office if you desire extra copies to keep as mementos or to send to loved ones.

Corrections to the Celebration Grace Hymnal Dedication Program from February 26, 2012

In Honor of Frances Jones by Nancy WardIn Honor of Robin Collins given by Paul and Janice AllisonIn Memory of Violet and Linton LaVere by Fanny May Bowers

Staff Farewells

Hope Davis who is our Ministry Assistant in the Adult Ministries Offices has recently resigned this position effective May 3. Hope has been working with Pam McDaniel (Minister to Young and Median Adults) and Mark Seanor (Minister to Experienced Adults) since the Spring of 2009. She has typically been the first person we talk to on the phone when we call the Adult Ministry office and has been responsible for many different facets of our adult ministry at FBC. As you see Hope over the next few weeks, share your

thanks to her for her service at First Baptist Church. Thank you Hope!

Easter Floral CrossesDuring this time of the year, we see a beautiful illustration of God’s love with the new life found in trees and flowers around us. We invite you to help us illustrate this new life with your family by bringing flowers to add to our Easter Floral Cross. There will be extra flowers in a bucket at the base of the cross. As you place your flower use this outward sign as a way of thanking God for the Grace we receive through His Son, Our Savior, Christ Jesus! Our cross will be at the East Entrance. We look forward to worshipping with you at the foot of the cross!

Sunday, Apr. 1First Fellowship 8:15 AMSunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMStephen Min. Training/118 3:00 PM“Stretch Out Your Hand” Bible St/242 3:00 PMChildren’s Handbells 4:00 PMFinancial Peace/Parlor 4:00 PMChildren’s Bible Drill/Chapel 5:00 PMYouth Choir/CR 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PMYouth Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM

Monday, Apr. 2Letter Writing/242 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

Tuesday, Apr. 3Student Prayer Breakfast @ Little Rosie’s Buckhorn/Hazel Green 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 9:00 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMForum/118 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/343 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Apr. 4Precept Bible Study/342 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions/2nd FL 5:45 PMY.A. Missions & More/229 5:45 PMPrayer Meeting/FH 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM

Thursday, Apr. 5Y. A. Guys’ Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AMPrayer Breakfast/Sparkman 6:45 AMMaundy Thursday Service/FH 7:00 PM

Friday, Feb. Apr. 6Good Friday Service/Sanct. 7:00 PM

Maundy Thursday Communion Service April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Good Friday Tenebrae ServiceApril 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Easter SundayApril 8 - First Fellowship Worship at 8:15 Bible Study at 9:15 Sanctuary Worship at 10:30 No Evening Activities

fbchsv.org

ministry calendar

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

Family Matters

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSJena Smith1501 Old Monrovia Road Apt. 10117Huntsville, AL 35806

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHYEssie Coppock in the loss of her brother-in-law, Glenn Coppock

Evelyn and Jack Lucas in the loss of her brother, Ernest Clark, Sr.

Van and Reva Carrin in the loss of his father, Chris and Ashley Carrin in the loss of their grandfather, Van Carrin

Library Hours Sunday 9-9:15 AM | 10:10-10:45 AM | 11:40-12:00 PMTuesday 10:00 AM-12:00 PMWednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

Wednesday Night Dinner MenuWednesday, April 4

AdultsMeat Loaf

Macaroni and CheeseFried Okra

Italian Green BeansSweet Yeast RollsPeanut Butter Pie

SaladChef Salad

(Reservations for salad must be turned in by noon on Wednesday.)

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

03/25/12

Year-to-Date Goal $ 2,242,800.00

Offering

This Week $ 50,550.14

YTD $ 1,975,533.23

Debt Retirement

This Week $ 350.00

YTD $ 27,571.50

Faith Steps to the Future

This Week $ 5,436.05

YTD $ 1,035,968.02

To Date: $ 3,442,698.97

Easter Offering $ 6,256

www.fbchsv.org/give

ATTENDANCE

Sunday SchoolPreschool 50

Children 50

Students 56

Adults 552

Brookdale 16

Visitors 24

TOTAL 748

Worship ServicesFirst Fellowship 196

Sanctuary Worship 533

Youth Trip 128

TOTAL 857

THANK YOu

Thank you notes have been received from Bill and Betty Lee and from Marilyn Guffin.

They have been placed on the bulletin board across from the church office.

Grandma’s Got a Brag BookAn Intentional Grandparenting Connection

April 3At the home of Susan Wessinger

2711 Fanelle Circle SE, Huntsville

TimeFor those grandmothers NOT working: 10am-12pmFor those grandmothers who ARE working: 6-8pm

RSVP by April 1Contact the Adult Ministry OfficeNo cost. A meal will be provided.

THE HYMNALS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHA Brief History

The Modern Hymnal (Editor, Robert H. Coleman. Broadman Press, 1926) – This may have been the first church-wide hymnal. We do not know exactly when the church began to use it but we know from historical documents that it was used for certain between 1934-1955. John James Milford, Pastor. Baptist Hymnal (Editor, Walter Hines Sims. Convention Press, Nashville TN, 1956) – The FBC Messenger of April 29, 1956, tells us of the dedication of this new hymnal at the morning worship service. William T. Squires Minister of Music. Alvin H. Hopson, Pastor. Hymns for the Family of God (Editor, Fred Bock. Paragon, Nashville TN, 1976) –Hymnal Dedication was held Sunday evening, March 14, 1982. Kendall Smith, Minister of Music. Ralph H. Langley, Pastor. The Baptist Hymnal (Editor, Wesley L. Forbis. Convention Press, Nashville TN, 1991) – This book was dedicated May 12, 1991 at the 10:30 worship service. Guest organist was Gerre Hancock. Harry Wooten, Minister of Music. Allen Walworth, Pastor. Celebrating Grace: Hymnal for Baptist Worship (J. Thomas McAfee, Project Chair. Celebrating Grace, Inc., Macon GA, 2010) – Dedicated February 26, 2012. Billy Orton, Minister of Music and Worship. David Hull, Pastor.

Extra copies of the keepsake Dedication Service printed program were prepared. Contact the Music Ministry Office if you desire extra copies to keep as mementos or to send to loved ones.

Corrections to the Celebration Grace Hymnal Dedication Program from February 26, 2012

In Honor of Frances Jones by Nancy WardIn Honor of Robin Collins given by Paul and Janice AllisonIn Memory of Violet and Linton LaVere by Fanny May Bowers

Staff Farewells

Hope Davis who is our Ministry Assistant in the Adult Ministries Offices has recently resigned this position effective May 3. Hope has been working with Pam McDaniel (Minister to Young and Median Adults) and Mark Seanor (Minister to Experienced Adults) since the Spring of 2009. She has typically been the first person we talk to on the phone when we call the Adult Ministry office and has been responsible for many different facets of our adult ministry at FBC. As you see Hope over the next few weeks, share your

thanks to her for her service at First Baptist Church. Thank you Hope!

Easter Floral CrossesDuring this time of the year, we see a beautiful illustration of God’s love with the new life found in trees and flowers around us. We invite you to help us illustrate this new life with your family by bringing flowers to add to our Easter Floral Cross. There will be extra flowers in a bucket at the base of the cross. As you place your flower use this outward sign as a way of thanking God for the Grace we receive through His Son, Our Savior, Christ Jesus! Our cross will be at the East Entrance. We look forward to worshipping with you at the foot of the cross!

Sunday, Apr. 1First Fellowship 8:15 AMSunday Morning Bible Study 9:15 AMSanctuary Worship 10:30 AMStephen Min. Training/118 3:00 PM“Stretch Out Your Hand” Bible St/242 3:00 PMChildren’s Handbells 4:00 PMFinancial Peace/Parlor 4:00 PMChildren’s Bible Drill/Chapel 5:00 PMYouth Choir/CR 5:00 PMFoundations for Life Classes 5:00 PMYouth Choir Snacks/241 6:00 PM

Monday, Apr. 2Letter Writing/242 9:00 AMHallelujah Choir/CR 10:30 AM

Tuesday, Apr. 3Student Prayer Breakfast @ Little Rosie’s Buckhorn/Hazel Green 6:45 AMTues. Morn. Intercess./242 7:00 AMWomen’s Bible Study/343 9:00 AMGrief Share/Parlor 6:00 PMForum/118 6:30 PMBoy Scouts/343 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Apr. 4Precept Bible Study/342 9:00 AMWriting Your Life Story/118 11:00 AMSupper/FH 4:45 PMMusic & Missions/2nd FL 5:45 PMY.A. Missions & More/229 5:45 PMPrayer Meeting/FH 5:45 PMLiftoff/309-310 6:00 PMOrchestra/Sanct. 6:00 PMSanctuary Choir/CR 7:00 PM

Thursday, Apr. 5Y. A. Guys’ Bible Study/Parlor 6:00 AMPrayer Breakfast/Sparkman 6:45 AMMaundy Thursday Service/FH 7:00 PM

Friday, Feb. Apr. 6Good Friday Service/Sanct. 7:00 PM

Maundy Thursday Communion Service April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Good Friday Tenebrae ServiceApril 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Easter SundayApril 8 - First Fellowship Worship at 8:15 Bible Study at 9:15 Sanctuary Worship at 10:30 No Evening Activities

The MESSENGER (USPS 591-280) is published weekly except the week of Christmas by

First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801. Periodical postage

paid at Huntsville, Alabama 31801-5178. POSTMASTER send change of address to THE

MESSENGER, 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.

office: 256-428-9400

weekend minister on call: 256-428-9457

24-hour prayer line: 256-428-9460

The Messengerfbchsv.org

firsT bapTisT hunTsville

this sunday

knowing, lov ing, serv ing Christ...together

First Baptist Church

600 Governors Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801

Saturday, April 21

Sign up deadline is this Sunday! Find a complete list of projects in the Serving the

City brochure, online at www.servingthecityonline.com, or on

Facebook at Serving the City as ONE.Childcare for birth through kindergarten is available at the church through reservation only. You must call the Children’s Ministry at 256-428-9411 to reserve a spot for your

child before April 1.

Fellowship Club

April 1310:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Speaker: John Martin will be speaking on the Cherokee Indians in North CarolinaMenu: Roast Beef, Baby Red Potatoes,

Three Bean Salad, RollsCall JoAnn Allen at 256-534-1958 to RSVP

Our church goal for Home Missions is $20,000. You may give to the Annie

Armstrong Offering of the Southern Baptist Convention which supports the work of the

North American Mission Board or the Global Missions Offering of the Cooperative Baptist

Fellowship.

Volume 63 / Week Number 13 / March 29, 2012

April 1, 2012Palm Sunday

Sermon“Triumph and Tears”

Mark 11:1-11

First Fellowship Worship - 8:15 a.m.Music from the First Fellowship Band

Here is Our KingHosanna (Praise is Rising)

How Marvelous!A Special Children’s Time

Special Music

Morning Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.Bible Study for all ages

Sanctuary Worship - 10:30 a.m.Processional with PalmsSolo by Suzanne HefnerSanctuary Choir Anthem

Behold the Lamb of God - Handel from MESSIAH

Music from the FBC OrchestraSalvation is Created - Tchesnekoff

Evening ActivitiesFoundations for Life Classes

www.fbchsv.org/foundationsforlife

Lakewood Tutor Training6:00 p.m. in room 118

See back page for more details

FIRST THOuGHTSDavid Hull, Pastor

Easter lives at the intersection of worship and missions. Like Mary, we encounter the Risen Lord and fall down and worship. Also like Mary, we go to our brothers and sisters with the good news of the Resurrection of Jesus. Worship and missions go together during this holy season.

Sunday begins Holy Week. I hope that you will allow the special worship experiences to draw you close to the suffering and glory of our Lord:

Palm Sunday morning – join the chorus as we echo the Hosannas of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday night – Come to the Table of the Lord and participate in the Supper that was given so that we may remember what happened on the cross. Worship with us at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on April 5.

Good Friday – In the shadows of a Tenebrae service, let the words of Scripture and the musical selections from Handel’s MESSIAH bring you closer to the Crucified One. Join us in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6.

Easter Sunday – Come celebrate the Resurrection in First Fellowship at 8:15 or in Sanctuary Worship at 10:30. Join us for Bible Study at 9:15 on this special Sunday.

(Note: We will have our regular schedule of activities on Sunday night, April 1 and Wednesday night, April 4.)

Easter is not only a time for worship, it is a time for missions. We give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering which supports the work of the North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist Convention) and the Global Missions Offering (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship). Both of these groups need our gifts to support the work of missionaries on the field. We have a wonderful story to share. We have great people who have committed their lives to sharing the good news. Choose the group that you want to support and be generous in your giving.

Mary encountered the Risen Lord and her response was to worship and to go tell the good news. I hope that we will do the same.

On Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 PM in room 118 there will be a tutor training session for those tutors who work with math. On Wednesday, April 11 at 10:00 AM in room 118 there will be a tutor training session for those who help with reading. Caren Chua, the tutor coordinator, will lead both sessions. Please plan to be there if your schedule allows. Please note: during the two weeks of testing, April 9-13 and 16-20 there will be no tutor sessions but there are plans to continue the Monday morning early math labs.

Lakewood Tutor Training