Volume 14, Issue 6 June 2017
Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811
The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by
the 20th of the month to [email protected]. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness.
“Speaking the Truth in Love”
“...but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ…”
Ephesians 4:15
From the Pastor’s Pen…
“Stir Up the Gift”
In I Timothy 1:6, Paul admon-ishes Timothy to stir up the gift that is in him. Now the ques-tion that comes to mind is: what gift?
We find the answer in verse five as Paul reminds Timothy of the gift of faith that is in him. The same faith that was in
his grandmother and mother, Paul says, is in Timothy also. But, he adds, the gift must be stirred up in Timo-thy so that he could grow and be effective in the min-istry God had placed in his hands. So, what can we learn from this passage? First, we learn that faith is a gift. We come to and accept the Lord by faith. Conse-quently, we must live for Him by faith. Secondly, the Holy Spirit provides faith for salvation and grows our faith through life experiences. Since we know that faith is a gift from God, we must also understand that this gift of faith must be stirred up so that we can grow.
Our faith will never be elevated unless we – through experience – learn and grow in our relationship with God. In other words, without trials that test and stir up our faith, we won’t fully experience the magnificent grace of God! The shield of faith is our weapon against Satan’s attacks.
So, I admonish you today, stir up the gift. Grow in faith and fellowship with the Lord so that your witness will edify and God will get the glory in all you say and do. Stir up the gift, then stand!
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God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it … Father
~Author Unknown
What Makes a Father?
New to Our Church Family
We welcome you, with the joy of the Lord, to the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church family!
It is our prayer that your faith will be strengthened as we learn and grow together. We invite you to explore the ministries of the church and ask God to show you where He wants you to get connected.
We are truly excited you are here:
Joyce Ann Bouier
Mildred Cade
Kevin Marcus Eberhart
Antonia Norrise Grant
Dylan Deandre Grant
Let’s Study Together
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Join us every Sunday at 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
“Called to be Strong”
06.04 Deborah and Barak
(Judges 4:1-10)
06.11 Gideon’s Call
(Judges 6:11-18)
06.18 Jephthah Answers the Call
(Judges 11;4-11, 29-31)
06.25 Samson’s Call
(Judges 13:1-7, 24-25)
BIBLE STUDY
Join us every Wednesday
12 Noon
Mid-day Bible Study
Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall
Youth Bible Study
Basement
Collegiate Bible Study
Conference Room
(Former Library)
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Refusing to wait on God, Psalm 27:7-14. It’s always
best to follow God’s timing. But if we run ahead of
God or lag behind Him, that decision will often be
costly.
Self-sufficiency moves us outside of the Lord’s will.
The right thing done at the wrong time may leave us
vulnerable to Satan’s schemes and can delay or even
derail blessings God has planned for us. Acting on our
own timetable can also bring confusion to us and oth-
ers, as situations are likely to turn out differently from
how we envisioned them. Then we may be facing not
only unanticipated results but also problems.
By refusing to wait on God, we often cause ourselves
unnecessary grief. For example, if we use credit cards
to purchase unneeded clothes, electronic devices, and
other indulgences, debt could pile up beyond our abil-
ity to pay. Then our credit rating would plummet, with
little financial relief in sight. But when we manage
money in accordance with biblical principles, our life-
style will be less lavish, but we’ll have freedom and
peace of mind.
And here’s another example: Quitting a job before the
Lord has released us from it can short-circuit what He
planned to teach us through it. We might subsequently
discover that, had we held on a while longer, God
might have changed either our circumstances or our
attitude about the situation.
Certain character qualities are necessary if we are to
develop a lifestyle of waiting on the Lord. We need
patience to endure our present situation, steadfastness
to carry out current responsibilities, and courage to
trust the Lord as we await His solution in the midst of
our discomfort. How good are you at waiting?
~Dr. Charles Stanley
Wisdom to Live By
Wellness News Berry season
is coming,
and you may
want to
stock your
freezer. Your
taste buds
will be the
i m m e d i a t e
beneficiaries
of the sweet, plump fruits, but not the only ones. Re-
search has shown that the anthocyanins and other
beneficial compounds in berries have antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory effects in the body, helping to prevent
chronic illness as part of a plant-based diet. And a new
study suggests blueberries may help to keep your brain
nimble as you age. A group of older adults who drank
one ounce of concentrated blueberry juice, the equiva-
lent of about eight ounces of whole blueberries, every
day for 12 weeks experienced improvements in work-
ing memory, cognitive function, and blood flow to the
brain. Don’t rely on blueberries (or any single food) to
stay sharp, but by all means, incorporate them and
other berries into a nutritious diet that includes a wide
variety of colorful vegetables and fruit, fiber-rich leg-
umes and whole grains, and nourishing fats, including
omega-3s from certain fish - the original “brain food.”
If your friends start calling you Einstein, you can say,
“Thank you berry much!”
~Cleveland Clinic Wellness
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Kidney Foundation Walk
Talent Showcase Participants
The North Alabama Kidney Foundation Walk was held Saturday, May 13 at Randolph School.
The “I Shall Live” Kidney Support Ministry, participated and raised $3,000.00 for the Foundation. Sister Audra Allen won second place for in-dividual fundraising and Union Chapel won first place for fundraising from friends and family organizations.
Three youth from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church were participants in the 13th Annual Art and Talent Extravaganza on April 30, 2017, sponsored by the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Categories represented were: Vocal - Aaliyah Caston; Dance - Nakai Griffin and Visual Art - Kelsie Ewing. Within ten minutes, Kelsi drew a picture of “a strong lady” because “women showed strength during the Civil Rights Movement” and she believes all women are strong.
Nakai Griffin Kelsie Ewing Aaliyah Caston
Genealogy Class Participants
Mother Betty Craighead, Sisters Flora Ector, Danette Lee, Cheryl Stewart and Linda White were participants in the Genealogy - Finding Your Roots class of the Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute at Alabama A&M University on May 19, 2017.
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Congratulations ...
Congratulations to Dr.
Richard Showers, Sr. who
received The Richard D.
Morrison Award, during
the Alabama A&M Univer-
sity Founder’s Day Presi-
dent’s Community Break-
fast on May 5, 2017. Dr. Showers also received the
Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter, Inc.’s Out-
standing Alumnus of the Year Award. The award was
presented at their 16th Annual Leadership Awards Ban-
quet on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Business Owners Expo
Congratulations Graduates
Congratulations from the Union Chapel family on the
attainment of your high school diploma and
college degree.
The true meaning of a Christian's life is to plant trees,
under whose shade you do not expect to sit.
Commit to the Creator whatever you do and your
plans will succeed.
“Commit thy works unto the LORD,
and thy thoughts shall be established.”
~Proverbs 16:3~
The Second Annual Business Owners Expo was held on Sunday, May 21, in the Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall .
“Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
~Psalm 37:4
Youth Lock-In
The Youth Lock-In was held Friday, May 19, 2017. This year’s
Lock-In focused on Public Safety for the summer and helping
youth deal with their daily
struggles. The Lock-In in-
cluded presentations by the
Huntsville Police Department
and a round-table discussion.
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Pastor’s Honors Awards
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour,” Romans 13:7. Pastor Davis has established the Pastor’s Honors Awards. The Pastor’s Honors Awards pays tribute to our members and the community, who have devoted themselves to ministry. The inaugural presen-tation was made on Sunday, May 28, 2017 to the following individuals:
Not pictured: Muriel Jones, Generation X Service Award and Jordan Perry, Millennial Service Award. Honors Awards nominations may be submitted to [email protected].
A good leader is a good learner. Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get under-standing is to be chosen rather than silver.” A good leader should always be learning, growing and improving. The day you feel there is nothing left to learn is the day that pride and arrogance have taken root. And, we’ve already discussed how the Lord feels about arrogance. ~Brent Rinehart (Crosswalk.com)
Just a Thought...
SHIFT Conference
The Serving Him Intergenerationally Forever Together (SHIFT) Conference was held Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
The conference theme was “Using the Word of God to Bridge the Gap,” and featured classes on Church Tradi-tions (Pastor & Sister Davis), Love (Sister Kim Blanding), Forgiveness (Minister Christopher Dickerson), Anxiety/Depression (Minister Marquis Thompson) and Spiritual Gifts (Ministers Nettie Pruitt and Lindsey Thompson).
Chadez Griffin Community Service
Award
Rahim Arunaogun Youth Service
Award
Betty Craighead Senior Service
Award
Feleshia Perry Health/Wellness Award
Rose Parks-Rice Church Vocation Award
Monthly Ministry Meetings Ministry Time When
SUNDAY
CHURCH ADDRESS
315 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
256.852.1150
256.851.6949 FAX
OFFICE HOURS:
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WEBSITE:
www.unionchapel-hsv.org
EMAIL:
O. Wendell Davis, D.Min.,
Pastor
Saturday Morning Worship
Orange Drive Campus
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship Services
7:45 & 10: 45 a.m.
Sunday School
7:00 a.m.
9:30 -10:30 a.m.
Bible Study
Wednesday
12:00 Noon
7:00 p.m.
RADIO MINISTRY
WEUP AM 1700 RADIO
Sermon 1:30 p.m. Sunday
TELEVISION MINISTRY
Each Sunday
WAWB TV
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Comcast Cable 3 TV
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Mediacom Cable
Channel 11 (WAMY)
7:00 - 8:00 a. m.
(Check your local cable services for more
broadcast times)
The above ministry meeting schedule does not supersede your internal ministry calendar that has been previously posted.
Intercessory Prayer Line 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Every
New Members Orientation 9:30 AM Every
Prayer Line Ministry 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Every
MONDAY
Intercessory Prayer 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Every
Stitching & Quilting Ministry 6:00 PM Every
Cancer Support Group 6:30 PM 1st
Progressive Matrons 6:45 PM 1st
Revised Version Choir 6:00 PM 1st/2nd/4th
Trustee Ministry 6:30 PM 1st
Missionary Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd
Ushers Ministry #1 7:00 PM 2nd
Youth Ushers Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd
Deacons Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd
Deaconess Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd
Mothers Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd
Grief Ministry 6:00 PM 4th
Kidney Support Ministry 6:00 PM 4th
Men’s Ministry 6:00 PM 4th
Senior Adult Ministry 1:00 PM 1st
Cub Scouts 6:30 PM 1st
Matrons 6:30 PM 1st & 3rd
Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th
Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd
Laymen/Brotherhood 7:00 PM 2nd
Community Care Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd
Recreation Ministry 6:30 PM 2nd
Women’s Choir 6:00 PM 3rd
Ministers’ Wives 6:30 PM 3rd
Male Chorus 7:00 PM 3rd
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Intercessory Prayer 11:00 AM 12 Noon Every
The Passage Ministry 5:45 PM Every
Sign Language Ministry 5:45 PM Every
Sunday School Teachers 6:00 PM Every
Education Assistance Ministry 5:30 PM 3rd
THURSDAY
Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th
Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd
Tour & Hospitality Ministry 6:00 PM
Women’s Choir 6:00 PM 2nd & 3rd
Male Chorus 7:00 PM 3rd
Executive Ministry 6:00 PM 3rd
Young Women’s Ministry 5:45 PM 3rd
Usher Ministry #2 7:00 PM 4th
SATURDAY
Wellness Ministry 9:00 AM 2nd
Boy Scouts 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1st & 3rd
Street Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd
Community Care Ministry Outreach 11:00 AM 4th
Progressive Matrons 10:00 AM 4th
Girl Scouts 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 2nd & 4th