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Area-Wide Update - February, Annual Prayer Summit, MCCHM, and More
John Buhler, Mission Huntsville
February 3, 2007
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Mis·sion: noun: 1.) a specific objective or task 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 |
"O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon His Name and make known His deeds among the people!" (Ps 105:1)
May the LORD cause His face to shine upon our City and Valley!
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 (you may also access this update on the web at http://www.MissionHuntsville.org/updates.htm).
"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)
If you know of others who might like to receive area-wide updates for the Christian community of the Greater Huntsville and Tennessee Valley area, please forward this note to them so they may optionally subscribe and provide areas of interest here: subscribe. Also, if you would prefer not to receive these updates you may unsubscribe here: unsubscribe.
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8th Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit - Camp Sumatanga |
Letter of Invitation to Pastors and Leaders! |
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SPECIAL LETTER OF INVITATION!
Please click on the letter to the left to open the special invitation (PDF) to pastors and ministry leaders throughout Greater Huntsville and Madison County!
The 8th Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit will occur in Camp Sumatanga Feb 26th - Mar 1st, 2007.
Please forward this information to any pastors, or ministry leaders you know who might be interested in joining together for this special time of several days of seeking God and focused prayer for one another, our congregations, businesses, city and community.
Optionally reference Online Brochure or Online Registration.
Additional information is included below, and at www.PrayerSummit.org.
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Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit - Details and Information! |
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8th Annual Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
February 26th - March 1st, 2007
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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 26th-Mar 1st, 2007
Camp Sumatanga (www.sumatanga.org)
Gallant, Alabama
Register Online
2007 Prayer Summit Brochure
2007 Brochure (PDF)
For more information:
(256) 859-1853 or (877) 878-5902
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
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 below and submit to reserve space.
2 - Payment - Click online payment button below and follow instructions.
Registration by Mail:
1 - Register - Print and fill out registration information in the brochure, 2007 Brochure (PDF).
2 - Payment - Mail registration information with check for payment to Mission Huntsville P.O. Box 6693 Huntsville, AL 35813, to reserve space. Please write checks to Mission Huntsville (and designate to Pastors Prayer Summit).
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Marriage Savers Initiative - Community Marriage Covenant! |
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Marriage Savers Greater Huntsville!
Madison County divorce rate is more than 50% higher than the U.S. average, which is 500 divorces per 1000 marriages. We have 771 divorces per 1000 marriages, a divorce rate of 77.1%. The Marriage Savers (www.marriagesavers.org) strategy has been instituted in over 200 communities in the past 10 years and has significantly enriched marriages and prevented divorces in these communities (see website above for more information).
According to the Heritage Foundation, “A well executed community marriage covenant can save up to 80% of marriages headed for divorce, reconcile more than 50% of separate couples, enable 80% of step families to be successful parents and marriage partners”
The highly successful Marriage Savers Initiative was hosted in the Madison County-Greater Huntsville community February 2-3, 2007. Mike McManus, the founder and director of the Marriage Saver ministry, and his wife lead the day and half training to clergy and other marriage ministries in our area. This event was sponsored by the Madison County Coalition for Healthy Marriages (www.mcchm.org) and was held in conjunction with the signing of a Community Marriage Covenant (CMC) by over 80 local clergy who are joining this area-wide effort to strengthen marriages and reverse the devastating trends of divorce in our community!
Press Release - Clergy To Slash Huntsville Divorce Rate (PDF)
For more information on the coalition or emergining area efforts:
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Hope and Healing After Abortion - Ramah International |
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Choose Life and Madison Baptist Association Present
Sydna Masse and Ramah International
Area Training and Seminar
"Healing and Hope After Abortion"
Printable Flyer (PDF)
Who: For pastors, professional counselors, or any person who counsels men and women in a professional or lay capacity.
When: 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM Monday, February 12, 2007
Where: Whitesburg Baptist Church Recreational Outreach Center (ROC) 7300 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL
Cost: $45 per person which includes continental breakfast, lunch, and training materials.
Scholarships available for pastors who attend full day seminar
Speakers:
Sydna Masse, President and Founder of Ramah International (Author and former director with Focus on the Family)
Linda Bowman, LGSW, Director of Healing Hands, a ministry of Choose Life
For more information or registration materials, please call the Choose Life Office, (256) 534-1996 - www.ChooseLifeHuntsville.org
SPECIAL SESSION FOR PASTORS
Time TBD (No charge)
“Understanding Post Abortion Stress and How It Affects The Church”
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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship - GHIMF! |
Greater Huntsville
Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship
Monthly Meeting
February 2007
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GHIMF Monthly Meetings occur the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday of each month.
February Meeting
Saturday February 10th
Please note that the GHIMF meeting for the month of January will be hosted by Blackburn Chapel CPC and Pastor McKinley Jones. The location and directions are included.
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10:00am |
| Spiritual Feast: |
Rev. Dr. Wayne Snodgrass |
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Blackburn Chapel CP Church
507 Plummer Rd
Huntsville, AL
Phone: (256) 852-5674
Map and Directions
Please note there will also be a GHIMF Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, February 6th at 11:30am at Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church (Multipurpose Room), 2115 Winchester Rd NW. |
Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit - GHPPS! |
Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
Monthly Mini-Summit
February 2007
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Mini-Summits occur the 2nd Thursday of each month.
February Mini-Summit
Thursday February 8th
Please note that the mini-summit for the month of February will be hosted by Madison Baptist Association and Rob Peavy, Church and Community Ministry Director. 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
Madison Baptist Association |
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LOCATION
Madison Baptist Association
2318 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 1-256-536-0015
Fax: 1-256-536-0017
www.macobaassn.com
Madison Baptist Association
Ministry Teams
Our mission is to serve churches and ministries by enabling them to fulfill effectively the mission of Jesus Christ in ways relevant to our world and appropriate to our diversity.
To accomplish this mission, we have put together the following Ministry Teams:
Church and Community
Church Development
International
Leadership Development
Spiritual Development
You may reference roles and leadership on the web site here (see Ministry Teams).
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The Madison Baptist Association
Great Commandment, Great Commission Ministries
Meet Our Staff
Madison Baptist Association is a sparkling ray in the dawn of the new century. For decades upon decades, years upon years, days upon days, the Association has been about missions. With the dawn of Great Commandment/Great Commission Ministries, the Association is in a position to move with a quicker response and a more directed impact on our county, our state our nation and our world.
The reason for MBA is to serve churches one at a time to find their fullest potential in developing their God-given vision. Great Commandment/Great Commission Ministries, five leadership teams and four standing committees structure us.
When John Long our Director of Missions was asked the question, “What is the mission of the Association? He answered, “Our mission is to serve churches and ministries by enabling them to fulfill effectively the mission of Jesus Christ in ways relevant to our world and appropriate to our diversity.” He continued, “Leadership Teams are to work with the churches and ministries of the association. Each church is vital in reaching our county for Christ. It is the members of the local church who are the key in fulfilling the Great Commission.” We are here to serve, to assist, to partner with churches and ministries through resources, expertise, consultations, and training, to enable churches to the best churches possible.
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HAPC Educational Forum - FBC
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The Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC)
and the Council for Faith and Mental Illness
present
MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF MINISTRY TO
THOSE WITH SEVERE & PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
EMBRACING THE GIFTS OF THOSE MOST MARGINALIZED
Join us for a Brief, Rich Time of Meaningful Ministry Training
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
600 Governor's Drive, Huntsville , Alabama
(Entrance on St. Claire)
DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR AREA RELIGIOUS LEADERS
WELCOMING OF ALL SPIRITUAL CARE-GIVERS
The benefits for all who choose to come:
• Breakfast (Sponsored by Bruegger's)
• A packet of practical and user-friendly materials, including:
- Updates on the latest research – scientific and spiritual - on brain-based illnesses
- Biblical and theological foundations for this unique ministry
- Models from several congregations in our nation with excellent and useful ministries
• Perspectives and “Lesson Learned” from Rev. Bill McWeeny, Chaplain, Council for Faith and Mental Illness
• Sharing from a consumer of services who coped with illness from a place of deep and growing faith
• A brief, excellent video designed for faith community application
• A chance to hearing what other congregations and colleagues have discovered
No Cost: a $5 donation is suggested.
To guarantee breakfast and a packet of materials
e-mail hapchsv@yahoo.com or call 880-2074.
Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC)
School of Applied Ministry (PDF)
HAPC was founded in 1977 through a joint effort of clergy, medical professionals and local congregations. |
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Youth For Christ - North Alabama |
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North Alabama Youth for Christ
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In late 2005 Darrell and Cheryl Good started youth metings in their home and quickly affiliated with Youth For Christ (YFC). Both large and small group meetings continued throughout 2006 at various locations. Now a steering committee is being formed to complete the requirements to establish a full Youth For Chirst (YFC) chapter in North Alabama, with Mike Green from the Tusculoosa chapter recently in Huntsville to discuss the details.
If you have interest in the organizational team that is forming locally, or if God has given you a heart for youth ministry and you would like more information on what is emerging in North Alabama, contact information follows:
North Alabama Youth for Christ
www.nbama-yfc.org
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Youth For Christ Ministry Contact
Darrell and Cheryl Good, Directors North Alabama
Phone (256) 270-4303 or (256) 513-2023
Email youthforchrist_alabama@yahoo.com |
Board, Steering Team, and Organizational Contact
Tom Rogers, Board and Steering Team
Phone (256) 498-2264
Email rogers62@otelco.net |
Our Vision
As a part of the body of Christ, the vision of Youth for Christ is to see every young person in every people group in every nation have the opportunity to make an informed decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ and to become part of a local church.
Our Mission
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
"It was my privilege to be the first full-time employee of Youth for Christ. After fifty years, Youth for Christ continues to communicate the life-changing message of Jesus Christ to our young people. We all know that the problems confronting today's young people are staggering. I can think of no greater cause than to reach our youth for Christ. Let's save our kids." - Dr. Billy Graham
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Online Christian Directories - Supporting or Listing Area Businesses
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CONNECTING, COMMUNICATING, SUPPORTING, AND LISTING OPPORTUNITIES!
Here are several resources available to enable the support and listing of local area Christian businesses. Please consider visiting these sites to be aware of what is available as a resource both to you and for you!
Christian Online Yellow Pages (COYP)
List your business or organization in the Christian Online Yellow Pages for FREE! This is a national listing that began in Huntsville, AL.
Phone: (256) 420-8091
Email: info@ChristianOnlineYellowPages.com
Web: www.ChristianOnlineYellowPages.com
Madison County Christian Directory
Madison County Christian Directory is based in Huntsville, AL with separate listings available for Churches, Businesses, and Realtors.
Email: INFO@MadisonCoALCD.com
Web: www.madisoncoalcd.com
Kingdom Associates
Kingdom Associates provides a number of opportunities for Christian businesses, and has a Christian Business Directory Listing (here) that emerged from a Christian Business EXPO hosted in Huntsville last year.
Email: information@KingdomAssociates.com
Web: www.kingdomassociates.com
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Downtown Rescue Mission (DRM) - Chaplain Opportunities
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Date: January 23, 2007
From: Pastor Michael Luna Men’s Program Director
To: All Brothers in the Lord
The Downtown Rescue Mission (DRM) has two openings for full time chaplains. These are great opportunities for men to work with the homeless population that stay with us on a nightly basis. These are salary positions, rotation on church services here so you can be involved in a local church plus many other benefits. Must be licensed or ordained, have some background in counseling. If you know of anyone interested in the Chaplain’s position have them call Roger Kitchens Operations Director more info. 1-256-536-2441 ex. 14.
Signed,
Pastor Michael Luna
mluna@downtownrescuemission.org
www.downtownrescuemission.org
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C.A.R.E. Center - Growing and Transition |
The Community Assistance Resource Effort (CARE)
Center
A life that is truly life is one of joyful service. “If anyone serves ME, he must follow ME. Where I am, there My servant also will be. If anyone serves ME, the Father will honor him.” (John 12:26)
The C.A.R.E Center serves the communities of Eastern Madison County including Big Cove, Berkley, Brownsboro, Gurley, New Hope, Hampton Cove, and Owens Crossroads. It provides a unique opportunity for local churches to join together for a tremendous impact. The CARE Center currently provides food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, baby products, new underwear and socks for children, and school supplies for those requesting help. Limited financial assistance is available for emergency situations.
The CARE Center is in desperate need of more space! We have outgrown our current location at the Boys and Girls Club. We're so thankful for the building we have been able to use but know we need more space.
Prayerfully we're looking for someone who wants to donate, lease or sell some land to the CARE Center. Our dream is to provide many more services to our clients like GED classes, adult literacy classes, job training etc. These services would begin to empower our clients to become self-sufficient. Help us with this search!!!
Becca Abercrombie
C.A.R.E. Center Director
Community Assistance Resource Effort
babercrombie@knology.net
256.652.9502
Address:
1617 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, Al 35763
Phone: 776-3448
www.thecarecenter.us
Mailing Address:
The CARE Center
PO Box 2244
Huntsville, Al 35804
The CARE Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to provide assistance to neighbors in need. The CARE Center is run by volunteers who live in the community. It is funded by individuals, grants, businesses, and area churches
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Serving the City as ONE - Initial Interest Meeting
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First Baptist Church and The Rock Family Worship joined together in sponsoring the Christian stage during Big Spring Jam. Out of that relationship has grown an area-wide ministry effort inviting churches through Greater Huntsville to join together and SERVE THE CITY AS ONE! The initiative was announced during Big Spring Jam from the Christian stage, and several interest meetings have occured since then in area congregations.
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Excerpt from Serving the City as ONE brochure:
"Serving the City is a one day, multi-church, area-wide effort to serve our community this spring. The impact made on our community for Christ will be wide spread and will touch people at every level.
There will be multiple projects designed so that every person will find something they will enjoy doing. Volunteers work inside around tables; others can repair roofs and houses; others can enjoy face-to-face projects. No matter the skill level, you and your church will find the servant projects just right for you.
Churches will be able to involve everyone in this one day effort. You may choose a project that involves only your members, or choose to work along side other Christian brothers and sisters, hand in hand." |
Area churches, Serving the City as ONE - Training
2pm Sunday February 4th, 2007
For more information on this or monthly training meetings that will be occurring up until the April 21st Day of Service, you may contact Mike Pearce at (256) 428-9448 or mike@fbchsv.org.
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