1-6-13 Heartbeat Newsletter

January 2013 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1

Sunday Regular Activities:

New Year’s Day

LIFE Groups, Morning Worship, AWANA, Children’s Choirs, Evening Worship.

Church Offices & ROC Closed

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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

Thursday 2

Friday 3

Church Office and ROC Reopen

Homebound Visitation/ Meeting

No Wednesday evening activities

Upward Basketball Coach & Referee Training

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Rwanda Mission Journey Mourning Glories

Discover Whitesburg Evening Class

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Mission Connection WOM

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Regular Wednesday evening activities resume

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LIFE Group Fellowship Night

Kids Crossing

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Rwanda Mission Journey Vision Night 2013

XYZ Gatherings

Academy Open House

Academy Open House

Heritage Bible College Classes

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Upward Basketball Games

Kids Crossing

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High School Disciple Now Weekend Mourning Glories

Kids Crossing

LIFE Group Outreach

Upward Basketball Games

Heritage Bible College Classes

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Singles Coffee House

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High School DNow Adult Discipleship Classes Begin CCTF Meeting

Wednesday Regular Activities: Mourning Glories Heritage Bible College Classes

Ladies Bible Studies Begin

Kids Crossing

VISION NIGHT

Upward Basketball Games Singles Coffee House

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HEARTBEAT

Saturday

Fellowship Meal, Prayer Meeting, Singles Bible Study, Divorce Care, Choir/Orchestra, Verge - College, RIOT - High School, Activate - Middle School, Mission Orgs.

JANUARY 13, 2013

Preschool Worker Training

4:00 - 5:30 pm Room 607 at the Whitesburg Baptist Center Guest Speaker: Bill Emeott, Lifeway Childhood Ministry Specialist

Whitesburg Baptist Church Main Campus 6806 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 Whitesburg Baptist Center 7300 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 The PLACE at Pulaski Pike 3911 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL 35810 Emails: firstname.lastname@wbccares.org 256-881-0952 (receptionist) 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 Rick Stone, Worship Pastor ext. 223 Kenny Spain, Operations ext. 261

Anna Hatchett, College & Young Singles Coordinator ext. 204 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 David Siler, Minister to 6th Grade Students ext. 239 Dean Brooks, Minister to Single Adults ext. 246 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

Churchwide Dessert Fellowship and Pastor’s Presentation Student Ministry Meeting for Parents

5:00 - 6:00 pm, for parents of all students in grades 6-12 The Zone (Room 600) at the Whitesburg Baptist Center Steven Dunne and the student ministry teams will share their vision for students and their families in the coming year.

A Note from the Pastor Here we are on the first Sunday of another New Year. We do not know the blessings, opportunities, changes, or difficulties we will face as the days of 2013 unfold.

Whatever comes, our Savior will be there to celebrate with us, counsel us, or comfort us.

What a blessing it is to know that He loves us, has forgiven us; our slate is clean, and we are safe in His hands.

The Psalmist nailed it when he wrote God’s inspired word for all who trust in Jesus:

“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.”

CONTACT US

January 6 - 19, 2013

Fellowship at 5:30 pm Pastor’s Presentation at 6:15 pm Fellowship Dining Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center

Hear from several staff members and our pastor about his vision for the future of our church.

Childcare for all Vision Night events will be provided at the Whitesburg Baptist Center.

Adult Discipleship Classes Want to learn how to live God’s Word in these uncertain times? Then join one of our Adult Discipleship classes for ladies, co-eds or college students!

Check out WhitesburgBaptist.org/WeeklyGroups or the Adult Discipleship brochure for details, registration, and childcare.

STUDENT CHOIR SPRING SEASON Starts January 6 at 4:30 pm in the Choir Room.

New students grades 6 to 12 are welcome!

Psalm 62:8 Let’s have a great day of worship together.

Love in Jesus, Brother Jimmy

Open House January 15 & 17

9:00 - 11:30 am Kindergarten through 12th grade

WhitesburgChristianAcademy.org

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

ADULTS

STUDENTS

Discover Whitesburg Evening Class Sunday, January 6

High School Disciple Now

If you need to complete your membership process or would like more information about our church then join us Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Room 114 from 5:00 - 7:15 pm. Discover what makes Whitesburg Baptist Church special, what we believe, and the ministry areas that motivate you. Learn about the spiritual gifts you have and how to use them for His kingdom. For more information, please contact David Dye at 256-704-5678, ext. 222.

Upcoming Discover Whitesburg Classes:

February 10 - Complete two-hour evening class.

February 10 & 17 - One-hour morning class in a two-part series.

Single Adult Bible Study Beginning January 9

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Dining Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center.

Parents Night Out

February 15, 2013

Parents’

Night Out

Enjoy a date night! Shopping, movie, dinner without the kids? Enjoy the convenience and security of childcare provided at WBC. Sign up in your LIFE Group or call the Childcare Hotline at 256-704-5678, ext. 352. Childcare is provided from 6:30 to 9:45 pm. The cost is $5 per child with a $20 maximum.

Mark your calendar for High School Disciple Now: January 25-27, 2013! The theme this year is “The Pause” and price is $65 until January 13. January 14-18 the price goes up to $75. You can register in the Student Center (Midtown), the Student Ministry Office, or online at whitesburgbaptist. org/hsdnow. Don’t wait - Friday, January 18 is the last day to sign up!

Middle School Breakaway

Get ready middle schoolers for Middle School Breakaway: March 1-3, 2013! This world-class social and spiritual event is one that you do not want to miss! The early price is $55 and sign up is on-going. You can register in the Student Center (Midtown), the Student Ministry Office, or online at WhitesburgBaptist.org/msdnow.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY Ladies Bible Studies

Are you craving the blessing and challenge of consistent Bible study with a small group of ladies? Then get involved in one of our awesome, life-changing classes such as What Women Fear, The Amazing Collection, Influence/Mentoring, He Is My All, Beth Moore’s Law of Love or Revelation, Romans, Lighten Up for moms, 2 Peter Precept, or Testing of Your Faith. See the Adult Discipleship Brochure or WhitesburgBaptist.org/ WeeklyGroups for details, registration, and childcare.

High School Girls Conference

February 22-23, 2013 the high school girls are heading to Nashville for the LifeWay Girls Conference! This incredible weekend is open for all high school girls, grade 9-12, to sign up. Cost is $99 and the last day to sign up is Friday, February 15. Check out the brochure for more information, or contact Chrissy Curtis at 256-704-5678, ext. 247.

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: • Phil and Ramsey Williams during his illness and hospitalization.

• The family of Irene McCallie, Rod McCallie’s mother and Patsy Faulk’s sister, at her death.

Share Your Hand, Share Your Heart

Come hang out with the “girls” and share your hand by learning to make the pictured Ruffly Valentine Heart or fancy Valentine cards, and then share your heart by giving them away to members of our Mourning Glories (widows) and Homebound ministries.

We’ll provide materials but ask that you bring scissors, stamps, ink pads, etc., and as always, a snack to share.

To make items for yourself also, see the supply list at WhitesburgBaptist.org/GNO. See you Friday, February 1, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at the Whitesburg Baptist Center Fellowship Dining Room.

• Corey and Natalie Cason at the death of her father.

2013 TACKLE HUNGER sunday, february 3 goal: 10,000 food items for the food pantry Free churchwide fellowship after the morning services in the Fellowship Dining Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center.

Worship Center Flowers 2013 Sign up to place flowers in the Worship Center in memory/honor of someone.

whitesburgbaptist.org/flowers

• Gordon and Doris Gilbreath during his hospitalization and recovery.

• Ed and Jill Jackson at the death of their daughter, Lucy.

SYMPATHY

The church family expresses sympathy for: • Jerry and Connie Geron at the death of her mother.

• Bill and Sandra Powell at the death of her mother.

• Katy Forester at the death of her grandmother.

• Antonio Moore and Tavarus McCrary at the death of their infant sister.

• Dean and Valerie Johnson at the death of her father.

• Mack and Judy McCrory at the death of his sister, Gladys Stokley.

• David and Debbie Patterson and family at the death of her father.

• Butch and Julie Ashcraft and family at the death of his father.

Upward Sports

Building Campaign Update

Donations can be mailed to Building the Whitesburg Christian Academy, Building the Noble Dream, 6806 DREAM Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802, or placed in an offering envelope marked “WCA Capital Campaign.”

A Capital Campaign for Whitesburg Christian Academy

Come and Go Open House Dates

January 15 & 17 from 9:00 - 11:30 am for families interested in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Register online at WhitesburgChristianAcademy.org.

Academy Enrollment

January 1 - February 1: Priority Enrollment for Current Academy or Weekday Education Students and WBC members February 2: Enrollment opens to the community Academy office: 256-704-5678, ext. 353.

Applications: WhitesburgChristianAcademy.org/admissions Tuition info: WhitesburgChristianAcademy.org/tuition

Christian Citizen Task Force

The CCTF Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for new board members and project volunteers.

Contact Charles Orr, 256-541-0495.

RECREATION

Basketball & Cheerleading

For 1st - 6th grade boys and girls. The cost is $90. Register at WhitesburgBaptist.org/upward or at the ROC Welcome Desk at the Whitesburg Baptist Center.

Practices begin the week of January 7, 2013 and games begin on Saturday, January 12, 2013.

Rod Building Class

Build your own custom fishing rod! Mondays from 6:30-9:00 pm beginning in January 2013. Class cost is $25. To register or for more info, contact Jerry at gguinn@knology. net, 256-881-7004 or 256-683-7181.

CPR Class

Monday, January 28, 2013, from 5:45-8:00 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. To register, contact Debbie Pierce at 256-704-5678, ext. 713.

Weigh to Get Fit

Mondays in February from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Craft Room at the Whitesburg Baptist Center.

This nutrition class is taught by Linda Steakley, a registered dietitian with the Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center. Class cost is $25. Registration is available online at WhitesburgBaptist.org/ recreation.

Outdoor Expo 2013

March 1, 2013

Featuring guest speaker Clay Dyer. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Wild game tasting, vendors, door prizes, and live entertainment! Adult tickets $12/advance ($15/door); kids 10 & under $6/ advance ($8/door). For info email jane.baker@ wbccares.org or call 256-704-5678, ext. 715.