| Mission Huntsville Update - a City-Impact Initiative |
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Area-Wide Update - January, MLK Celebration, CEF, Marketplace, GHIMF, GHPPS
John Buhler, Mission Huntsville
January 7, 2006
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Mis·sion: noun: 1.) a specific objective or task with which a person is charged or assigned; 2.) a personal or collaborative effort that includes a definite military or evangelistic objective; 3.) a divine assignment to the people and place within a specific geographic area;
Hunts·ville: noun: 1.) proper name identifying a city and surrounding geographic area of North Alabama in the Tennessee River Valley; 2.) historical capital of Alabama and birthplace of the state constitution 3.) a city of birth and new beginnings; 4.) a city of nations;
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Mission: Huntsville
A City-Impact Initiative |
"Thou crownest the year with thy goodness ..."
(Ps 65:11)
Greetings to you in this New Year of tremendous PROMISE and POSSIBILITY!
Please be aware of several of the following opportunities for prayer, support, or community involvement, and pass this information along to others who may be interested as well.
"GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause Your face to shine upon us ... that Thy way may be known upon earth, and Thy salvation among all the people!" (Ps 67:1-2)
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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship - GHIMF! |
| Mission Huntsville - Special Note: Letters of invitation to this historic evening from GHIMF President, Dr. Oscar Montgomery, were sent to all pastors/churches in Madison county last fall. All of the pastors in the city should have received information by mail, but PLEASE pass the information below on to your pastor and personally encourage them to prayerfully consider joining with other pastors and congregations from throughout the Greater Huntsville area during this special celebration. |
Area-Wide MLK Celebration - Von Braun Center (Sunday January 15th) |
General MLK Celebration Information Available Online: www.GHIMF.org
Online Printable Flyer (PDF)
Some participating congregations include: Center Grove United Methodist, Chase Valley United Methodist, Church St Cumberland Presbyterian, Covenant of Peace, Eagles' Nest Ministries, Faith Chapel Pentecostal Holiness, Fellowship Presbyterian, First Missionary Baptist, First Seventh Day Adventist, Flint River Primitive Baptist, Hopewell Missionary Baptist, Joy and Peace Ministries, Life Church International, Little Flock Primitive Baptist, Little Indian Creek Primitive Baptist, Madkins Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian, Meridianville Bottom Primitive Baptist, Mt Zion Baptist, Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist, New Life Seventh Day Adventist, New Multicultural United Methodist, New Zion Missionary Baptist, Oakwood College Seventh Day Adventist, Owens Chapel Missionary Baptist, Phillips Christian Methodist Episcopal, Pine Grove Baptist, Progressive Union Missionary Baptist, Redeeming Love Outreach Ministries, Rock Family Worship Center, Spring Hill United Methodist, St Bartley Primitive Baptist, St Mark Baptist, St Rebecca Primitive Baptist, Taylors Chapel Primitive Baptist, True Light Church of God in Christ, Union Chapel Missionary Baptist, Union Hill Cumberland Presbyterian, Union Hill Primitive Baptist, Willowbrook Baptist ...
Special thanks to the Rock Family Worship Center for help and support in providing the VBC sound system and technical expertise!
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Area-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Emancipation Proclamation
Celebration
4pm Sunday January 15th, 2006
Von Braun Center Arena
700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
www.vonbrauncenter.com
Special Award Presentations:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Awards
Area-Wide Pastor, Choir, and Youth Processionals!
Area-Wide Mass Choir of a 1000 Voices!
MLK Celebration - Online Printable Flyer (PDF)
Participation:
Please join pastors and congregations from throughout North Alabama in worship and celebration as we all come together to help fulfill the dream of Dr. King in our city and valley! Admission is free and details on other specific areas of involvement for you and your congregation are available online at www.GHIMF.org.
Special Honored Guest:
The Reverend Dr. Kevin Cosby, Pastor - Personal Background and Bio (PDF)
St. Stephen Baptist Church
Louisville, Kentucky
www.ststephenonline.com
Von Braun Center (VBC) Information
VBC Parking Map
VBC Arena Floorplan
All VBC parking is available for the MLK Celebration - there are no other events going on that day.
Bus Parking is available behind the arena (buses may drop off and park) [no charge/bus - max capacity 30]
Parking is available at the entrance to the parking lot (employee parking) [$4/car - max capacity 15]
Parking is available in the Parking Garage [$4/car, max capacity 480]
Parking is available at the Public Library [$4.00/car]
Parking is available at First Baptist Church on Governors Drive
Handicapped Parking - Monroe Street is designated for handicapped parking only (anyone using a wheelchair should bring there own - Civic Center wheelchairs are for transporting people only).
Area-Wide MLK Celebration - Additional Details |
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Please be aware of the following remaining AREA-WIDE MLK MASS CHOIR REHEARSAL DATES from Dr. Kotey and team (all churches are encouraged to participate)! This information is also posted online at www.GHIMF.org (and latest information will continue to be posted there as more become available).
Questions or other inquiry may be directed to Dr. Janette Kotey, jkotey@fmbc.org , 256.852.4318, x231
Please also encourage your colleagues in ministry and through the city to participate is this historic evening by forwarding this information to them (optionally refer to the online form (http://www.ghimf.org/index.html#mlkform) to provide any contact information and be included in future correspondence.
Pastors and Ministers (Pastors Processional)
Contact: Rev. Wendell Thompson.Hubert.Thompson@email.aamu.edu
256.372.5527 office
Ministers are asked to assemble at 2:30pm January 15th, 2006 in the Von Braun Center Arena Lobby.
Choir Directors/Ministers of Music (Choir Processional)
Contact: Dr. Janette Kotey, jkotey@fmbc.org , 256.852.4318, x231
Choirs are asked to meet at 2pm January 15th, 2006 in Parlor C (off the main hallway).
Online Flyer for Choir and Worship Leaders (PDF)
REMAINING AREA-WIDE MLK MASS CHOIR REHEARSAL DATES:
JAN 12th @ 6:30 PM - First Missionary Baptist Church
First Missionary Baptist Church
3509 Blue Springs Rd NW
Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone: (256) 852-4318
Web: www.fmbc.org
Youth (Processional with Flags and Banners)
Contact: Rev. Leroy Cole, lcole@hiwaay.net, 256.379.3250
Youth are asked to meet at 2:30pm January 15th, 2006 in the VBC Skate Lobby Entrance (South side).
Ushers and Usher Teams
Contact: Pricilla Montgomery, pmontg8@aol.com ,
256.428-7400 office
Ushers are asked to meet at 2:30pm January 15th, 2006 at the VBC Arena.
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Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) - Free Banquet |
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP (CEF) BANQUET
Sunday 1:00, January 22, location is Calvary Bible Church. Free Banquet, RSVP is requested, 830-6542. Be concerned enough to learn about Child Evangelism in are area. A Dramatic Presentation on the Life of Hudson Taylor, will be made by Doug Whitley. Those who have previous attended are still talking about how profound his presentation was last year.
See also: www.cefonline.com
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Pro-Life Rally and Stand for LIFE - Madison County Courthouse |
"Open thy mouth for those who cannot speak, and in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction." (Prov 31:8)
PASTORS PRO LIFE RALLY - STAND FOR LIFE
Friday, January 20th, 12
Noon, Madison County Court House, Huntsville. Public is invited.
Roe vs Wade Anniversary Observance, STAND FOR LIFE All are invited to a peaceful solemn time of reflection and prayer to observe the anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court ruling which occurred on January 23rd, 1973. Since that time nearly 46,000,000 unborn babies have been killed by abortion. The goal is to include all churches and people of good faith to observe the anniversary with brief remarks by attending pastors, with prayer and hymns. Please assemble on the steps on the east side of the court house in time for the service to start at noon. For more information please contact Reverend James, or Carol Henderson at 337-0826.
Every Pastor is requested to come and speak for 2 minutes.
Your church choir is invited to come and participate. Area pastors are requested to come and be a part of the agenda. For more information please contact Reverend James, or Carol Henderson at 337-0826.
http://www.wholeworldinhishands.com
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Safe at Home Announcement and Free Movie Screening (Monday January 9th, 2006) |
Special Invitation to Greater Huntsville Pastors from Scott Dawson and Area Leaders
There is a growing desire among area leaders to build on the momentum of last year's tremendous Safe at Home evangelistic outreach at Joe Davis Stadium (see http://www.missionhuntsville.org/updates/20050813.htm#msg2)
The following letter was mailed to all the pastors and churches in the community as a special invitation to area pastors to a free movie screening of "End of the Spear" (www.endofthespear.com)and Safe at Home kick-off meeting. Please also forward this information to any ministry colleagues who would be interested.
Actual Letter with Signatures (PDF)
Dear Pastor:
Occasionally an extraordinary opportunity comes our way that needs to be taken advantage of by as many individuals as possible. Together we want to share with you such an occasion. Safe at Home with Scott Dawson is an event that successfully partners the thrill of Minor League Baseball with the strength of local churches to produce a post game event with music and a message that changes lives. The Huntsville Stars will host a Safe At Home event at Joe Davis Stadium on Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2006.
To kick off the preparation for this event we as pastors and leaders have the exclusive opportunity to attend a morning to learn about Safe At Home and view a pre-screening of an upcoming major motion picture.
SAFE AT HOME KICK OFF
FREE PRE-SCREENING OF
“END OF THE SPEAR”
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006
9:00A.M. – NOON
REGAL HOLLYWOOD 18
3312 SOUTH MEMORIAL PARKWAY
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35802
We would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to a morning that could be used to impact your entire congregation! The meeting will have a two-pronged emphasis. First, you will be introduced to the benefits of participating in this event and the steps necessary to effectively prepare for Safe At Home.
Second, you will be our guest for a private screening of the new film, “End of the Spear.” This film could have a missionary impact like we have never seen in Christendom. If you have read Elisabeth Elliot’s book, “Beyond the Gates”, you are familiar with this story. On January 20th this film will open nationwide and we want the churches to know what is on the horizon. Materials will be available for you and your church to learn how you can be involved. Those who have personally seen this film have been moved by it.
Once again, we want to personally invite you to join us and other leaders across Huntsville as we invest a morning that we all pray bring eternal rewards. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Thank you for your service in the Kingdom and be assured we stand with you!
Blessings,
Scott Dawson, Pastor Murray Wilton, Pastor Rusty Nelson, Rev John R. Long, Rev Jerry L. Crutcher, Pastor Robert Somerville
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Dear Pastor -
Please join us for a special screening of The End of the Spear and kick
off of preparations for SAFE AT HOME W/ SCOTT DAWSON on Monday 1/9/06,
9:00 am - noon at the Regal Hollywood 18 near the Stadium. See you
there!
-Scott Dawson |
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Area Music Ministers Meeting - Praise More Powerful (Worship Training Resource) |
Area Meeting for Worship Leaders and Music Ministers
PRAISE MORE POWERFUL
Worship Training Resource
Thursday, January 19th, 11am - 1pm
Madison Baptist Association Office
2318 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, AL 35801, Phone (256) 536-0015
Each worship pastor and music minister who comes will receive a free copy of Dwayne Moore's (Bio) worship study, "Praise More Powerful" (limit one per church represented), and a free meal, all compliments of MBA.
The purpose/goals for the meeting are as follows:
Introduce ministers of music to a great new worship resource that will train and disciple those who participate in a church music ministry.
Teaching on the 5 goals worship leaders should have every time we lead worship as well as the 5 elements that every effective worship service must have.
Music ministers will be able to network with other ministers of music in our city and be encouraged by each other.
See also: www.praisemorepowerful.com
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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship - GHIMF! |
Greater Huntsville
Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship
Monthly Meeting
January 2006
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GHIMF Monthly Meetings occur the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday of each month.
January Meeting
Saturday January 7th
Please note that the GHIMF meeting for the month of January will be hosted by First Missionary Baptist Church and Reverend Dr. Julius Scruggs. The location and directions are included.
| Meeting: |
10:00am |
| Spiritual Feast: |
Rev. Dr. John Herndon |
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Please note there will also be a GHIMF Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, January 3rd at 11:30am at Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church (Multipurpose Room), 2115 Winchester Rd NW. |
Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit - GHPPS! |
7th Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 7th annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit that will occur February 27th-March 2nd, 2006! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join with pastors and ministry leaders from throughout the Greater Huntsville area, for focused prayer for one another, our city, and our community. It will be life-changing and city-reaching as relationships continue to grow among leaders, and vision for our city and community continues to expand. See more information online here. |
Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
Monthly Mini-Summit
January 2006
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Mini-Summits occur the 2nd Thursday of each month.
January Mini-Summit
Thursday January 12th
Please note that the mini-summit for the month of January will be hosted by the Downtown Rescue Mission (DRM) and Director Dr. Darwin Overholt. The location and directions are included.
| Meet and Greet: |
10:00am |
| Prayer: |
10:30am |
| Lunch: |
12:00pm |
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Please note there will also be a meeting of the Servant Leadership Team at 8:30am in the same location. |
| Host Possibilities? If your church or ministry would be willing to host a mini-summit one month, or you would like to recommend a location that may be a strategic site for a future month, please let us know! Email: Host Possibility |
Host Ministry Highlight
Downtown Rescue Mission |
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 The Downtown Rescue Mission is a place of refuge for those who find themselves homeless and on the streets of our community. Whether it is a man, a woman or a child, they can find a warm meal and a safe place to stay. Since 1975, the homeless have been coming through our doors and finding help and hope for their problems.
Rescue missions for many years worked with mostly the old chronic alcoholic. But in the 70's, a new homeless population began to appear. Some of these new people on the streets had been in mental institutions. Others were coming because of the many new drugs that were invading our communities. Many were younger but still had potential to lead successful lives. Missions had to grow to meet those needs. Many new programs such as discipleship, GED, computer training and life skills were added to the Mission's outreach to the community.
In the early 80's another new group began to appear. Women and children began to show up at our doors looking for a place to stay. This group has been the fastest growing area of homelessness in America since that time. Missions again stepped forward and started working with this group of homeless people.
These changes have forced us to continue expanding our outreach and our budgets to meet the ever-increasing needs of our community. Huntsville and the surrounding areas have funded our programs and our expansion. DRM depends totally on our Lord's provisions through our faithful donors because we do not receive any federal, state, county or city funds.
I want to personally thank all of you who have prayed and given of your time, talents and donations to this worthy outreach. Help us to continue to be the place that has "A Heart For The Homeless", a place that touches hundreds of lives everyday.
In His service,
Dr. Darwin D. Overholt
Executive Director/Pastor
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Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit! |
7th Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
February 27th - March 2nd, 2006
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| This year includes a special focus and invitation to Marketplace and Business community leaders to join with Area Pastors during the Prayer Summit on Tue-Wed! |
What is a Pastors Prayer Summit? |
"A prolonged, four day, life-changing experience attended by a diversity of Christian leaders from a specific geographic area or community, whose single purpose is to seek God together, with the expectation that He will guide them through a humbling, healing, uniting process, which will lead them into unity of heart, mind, and mission, qualifying them for the blessing and favor of God." |
Registration
Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
Mon-Thu, Feb 27th-Mar 2nd, 2006
Shocco Springs Conference Center
Talladega, Alabama
Register Online
2006 Prayer Summit Brochure
2006 Brochure (PDF)
For more information:
(256) 859-1853 or (256) 539-7171
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
info@PrayerSummit.org
www.PrayerSummit.org
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Cost - Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Price includes 10 meals, 4 days/3 nights lodging, and transportation.
$215 per person, double occupancy
$275 per person, single occupancy
$395 per couple
Cost - Marketplace and Business Community
Price includes 3 meals, 2 days/1 night lodging
$70 per person, double occupancy
$90 per person, single occupancy
$130 per couple
Scholarship assistance will also be available. |
Registration Options - Registration and payment options are available through Mission Huntsville
Online Registration:
1 - Register - Fill out online registration information in the online form here and submit to reserve space.
2 - Payment - Click online payment button here and follow instructions.
Registration by Mail:
1 - Register - Print and fill out registration information in the brochure, 2006 Brochure (PDF).
2 - Payment - Mail registration information with check for payment to Mission Huntsville P.O. Box 6693 Huntsville, AL 35824, to reserve space. Please write checks to Mission Huntsville (and designate to Pastors Prayer Summit).
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Marketplace Leadership Luncheon - Blessing the Business Community! |
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Marketplace Leadership Luncheon (Greater Huntsville)
 The Area-Wide Marketplace Leadership Luncheon (MLL) is a unique time of encouragement and specific focus, including consideration of greater purpose and unique opportunity in the workplace. It is hosted by businessmen and women for businessmen and women. If you are a committed Christian involved in the Marketplace and Business Community please consider joining us for this special time!
Area-Wide Marketplace Leadership Luncheon
Additional Notes:
- Luncheon will conclude promptly within an hour.
- Please RSVP here due to limited seating if you have not already confirmed your attendance!
- This will be a special luncheon occurring every Thursday (Jan 12th - Mar 16th) as a gift to the Marketplace and Business community (no cost other than your lunch).
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Marketplace and Business Community - A Workshop with Os Hillman |
"Called to the Workplace"
A Workshop with Os Hillman
Faith and calling are not to be segmented from our work and vocation. Whether in the corporate workplace, a Christian ministry, or as a mom raising children, “Called to the Workplace - from Esau to Joseph” will prepare you to make a difference in the kingdom of God through your work and life. The workshop is filled with biblically based principles that will help you discern purpose, calling, and the role of faith in the workplace and the business community.
Greater Huntsville Marketplace Workshop
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6:30pm - 9:30pm · Friday February 17th, 2006
8:30am - 12:30pm · Saturday February 18th, 2006
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Huntsville Hospital’s Corporate University/Dowdle Center
109 Governors Dr. Huntsville, AL
(across from Huntsville Hospital at intersection of Governors Dr. and Gallatin St.)
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$50 per individual
$75 per couple
Price includes workbook, if register by February 5th, 2006 (after this date the workbook may be purchased separately for $10) |
Contact - John or Anne Cox (anne@hiwaay.net)
Specific Workshop Details - Called to the Workplace
Online Registration and Information - Click Here!
Registration by Mail - To reserve space by mail, send Name(s) and payment to Mission Huntsville, P.O. Box 6693, Huntsville, AL 35824 (please write checks to Mission Huntsville and designate to Marketplace Workshop).
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Mission: Huntsville · P.O. Box 6693 Huntsville, AL 35824 · www.MissionHuntsville.org · info@MissionHuntsville.org |
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Kingdom Associates - Christian Business Directory |
Christian Business Directory
Kingdom Associates
TRADE WITH CHRISTIAN MERCHANTS:
Christian merchants give to good causes to keep our communities spiritually strong. They also support local churches. We all benefit from that as strong local churches are important in the raising of children and in having moral influence in our communities.
A list of over 200 North Alabama Christian Business can be found at: Kingdom Associates Directory of Christian Businesses
Christian businesses are included from Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, and Florence. Nearly 300 businesses are listed, to include lawyers, medical doctors, chiropractors, insurance, real estate, and many others who provide services needed in your life. Do your family and your community a favor, trade and support Christian businesses.
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Church Hurricane Relief Mobilization - Churches of the Valley Uniting in Disaster Relief! |
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| Mission Huntsville - Special Note: It was requested that we continue to forward this information for reference as evacuees (and churches) continue to need access to some of these resources. Note this information is also available from www.MissionHuntsville.org. |
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