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Area-Wide Update - April, Area Opportunities, Survey, Marketplace, and Compassion
John Buhler, Mission Huntsville
April 2, 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
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"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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Area-Wide Christ Our Passover Celebration - VBC North Hall
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Christ Our Passover 2007
Celebration & Unity Banquet
Von Braun Civic Center - North Hall
Tuesday, April 3rd, 6-9pm
Christ Our Passover 2007 Brochure (PDF)
“Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
therefore let us keep the feast.” (1 Cor 5:7-8)
A Fellowship Meal with the Christian Family
Eating together is the universal gesture of love and acceptance in every culture. The Kingdom of God is no exception. Jesus chose the Hebrew “Seder” meal as His Last Supper to eat with the disciples. Through this unique meal, He demonstrated the lessons of love and unity that He desired in the body of Christ as He said to them at the table: "By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another." (John 13:35)
We encourage you to reserve this evening, Tuesday, April 3, 2007, for celebrating Christian unity through the blood of Christ. When Israel left Egypt, it did not matter what tribe (church) they belonged to, it only mattered that the blood of the lamb was applied to their doorpost. The blood of God’s sacrificed lamb makes us one! [The evening banquet will be traditional, not a Seder meal.]
Everyone Welcome
Join believers from many streams of the Christian faith in celebrating together at this event of Holy Week. A dramatic demonstration of Christ in the Hebrew Seder (Passover) meal will be presented.
The Passover Prayer and Theme
It was during the Passover week that Jesus prayed His now famous prayer for unity: “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one . . . that the world may believe that You sent Me." (John 17:20-21)
 Deliverance and Brotherhood/Unity are key lessons to be learned from the Passover Seder demonstration. That Christ can deliver us from every enslaving condition of mankind and humility is the key to unity! Jesus demonstrated these two lessons by offering the cup of blessing and washing the disciple feet.
A Gift to Bless the City
"Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:6-8)
 In 2007, this admonition from the Lord will be demonstrated through a citywide offering designated to helping the Downtown Rescue Mission. Dr. Darwin Overholt’s efforts are becoming a model for other cities across the state to follow. Dr. Overholt and his staff are to be commended for their long standing service to our fair city. In 2006 we made our $10,000 contribution to the Huntsville Madison County Library and, more specifically, to the “Ready To Read” program for poor children of the city. In 2005, the blessing was given to the Huntsville Police Department for protective vests.
Admission Price
Admission price is $15 per plate, which will go entirely toward expenses. Our desire is for everyone to attend, and so we have developed a sponsorship program through individuals and churches for those who may need assistance to attend. Please call (256) 882-7651 to order your tickets or mail seat requests to P.O. Box 364, Huntsville, AL 35804.
We are confident that you will leave this celebration knowing you have genuinely honored your Lord!
Christ Our Passover 2007 Brochure (PDF)
Von Braun Center Map - 700 Monroe Street - Huntsville, Alabama 35801 - www.AwarenessMinistry.org
Comments from several Area Pastors!
“This event is one that crosses the barriers of Church Denominations and allows us to come as one through our Passover Lamb, Jesus Christ. I encourage the Body of Christ, throughout the entire region, to come and ‘keep the feast’ together at the Christ Our Passover celebration.” Pastor Rusty Nelson, Rock Family Worship Center
“I am delighted to enthusiastically endorse the Christ Our Passover celebration. In my opinion this activity has made a significant impact on the Christian community in helping them gain a clearer understanding of the history of the Judeo-Christian roots of the Christian faith. A number of former participants have commented to me how helpful this event has been in enhancing their understanding of the faith” Dr. John L. Herndon. Pastor, Fellowship Presbyterian Church (USA)
“I have personally participated in the Christ Our Passover celebration and it has been an enriching spiritual experience for me. I encourage any and all who can to participate this year, Tuesday, April 3, 2007.” Pastor Garry Jordan, Jackson Way Baptist Church
“I continue to marvel at the unique contribution the Christ our Passover event brings to our city - and region! It has a way of creatively uniting the Body of Christ while at the same time linking Hebrew and Christian sensitivities and understandings of the world God has created and continues to create! Who knows what ‘new thing’ the Holy One will bring about this year through this most meaningful celebration of unity!” Rev Frank Broyles, Faith Presbyterian Church
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Day of Consecration Area-Wide Good Friday Service
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"A Day of Consecration"
Area-Wide Good Friday Service
Brother Darryl Robinson and Called to Glory Ministries have been instrumental in hosting several Area-Wide Good Friday Services including ministry leaders and congregations from throughout the Greater Huntsville area. This year will continue to expand on the growing vision as a representation of diverse pastoral leadership again joins with congregations from across the community for the next Day of Consecration - Area-Wide Good Friday Service to be hosted in 2007 at Eagles' Nest Ministries (www.e-nest.org).
We invite you to join with churches from throughout the city as we celebrate together the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!
For more information contact:
Darryl V. Robinson, Called to Glory Ministries
Email: d_rob9@hotmail.com
Phone: 256.851.6154
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Annual Church St CPCA Good Friday Community Worship Service
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| Rev. Mitchell Walker and Church St. CPCA have an annual Good Friday service that includes pastors and leaders from throughout the Greater Huntsville area ministering on the seven sayings of Christ from the cross. Pastoral leadership this year includes:
Reverend Doris K. Lacey, Associate Minister, Owens Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama
Pastor Harold Goodloe, Pastor, New Life Seventh Day Adventist Church, Huntsville, Alabama
Reverend Rob Peavy, Church and Community Ministries Director, Madison Baptist Association, Huntsville, Alabama
Pastor Terrell Harris, Pastor, True Life Church of God in Christ, Huntsville, Alabama
Pastor Sarah Cameron, Pastor, Lakeside United Methodist Church, Huntsville, Alabama
Pastor Michael Rice, Pastor, Hurricane Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Brownsboro, Alabama
Pastor Earl Johnson, Pastor, Bethany Primitive Baptist Church, New Market, Alabama
Church St. CPCA
Annual Area-Wide Good Friday Service
YOU ARE INVITED AND WELCOMED
TO WORSHIP
ON GOOD FRIDAY AT NOONDAY
APRIL 6, 2007 -- 12:00 P. M.
Church Street
Cumberland Presbyterian Church In America
(Established in 1874)
228 Church Street NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Phone: (256) 536-0922
Fax (256) 536-6344
Website: www.churchstcpca.org
Dr. Mitchell M. Walker, Sr., Pastor-Teacher
Dr. Henry Bradford, Jr., Pastor Emeritus
CHURCH STREET’S MISSION STATEMENT
“We are a people called by God, striving to be Christ-like, equipped and empowered by the Holy Spirit to hear and to do God’s word by reaching, teaching, caring and sharing.” |
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Area Worship Leaders Training - Madison Baptist Association
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Worship Leaders' Seminar
with Author and Worship Artist Dwayne Moore
April 19, 2007
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Madison Baptist Associational Office
Located on Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville
Dwayne Moore will be previewing his worship study, Praise More Powerful, and teaching vital principles from the study. Dwayne is an instructor with WorshipLeader.com and a regular contributor to Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox.
A copy of Praise More Powerful will be given to each church who attends (limit one per church). Lunch is also provided. Cost is $5 per person to cover the meal.
For more information, contact the Madison Baptist Association at 536-0015.
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Survey for Area Churches - Request for Feedback
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The following Race Relations Survey for Area Churches was presented at the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF) monthly meeting and pastors or leaders from area churches were encouraged to respond to help provide insight into current relations and also consider if and how additional relationship may be cultivated in ministry, worship, and service together.
The intent is to follow-up with a letter to area churches regarding the survey results with an invitation to an area meeting of pastors and leaders for consideration and discussion.
Please email responses to Rev. Frank Broyles (fbroyles@presby.org).
Survey for Area Churches - Race Relations (MS Word Doc) |
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Spiritual Growth of the Spiritual Caregiver - HAPC School of Applied Ministry
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Announcing HAPC's School of Applied Ministry Spring 2007 Class
Furthering the Spiritual Growth
of the Spiritual Caregiver
Exploring and Integrating Spiritual Practices and Disciplines
Into the Care Process
Saturday, April 14
8:00 am - 12:45 pm
(Breakfast and registration is from 8:00 to 8:15)
Huntsville Hospital Wellness Center
1963 S. Memorial Parkway (at the intersection with Governors Drive), Huntsville, Alabama
Target audience: This class is primarily geared toward spiritual care-givers, including lay care providers and counselors, ministers, ministry team leaders, helping and healing professionals, parish nurses, and social workers, but it is open to any individual who desires a deeper understanding of spiritual formation for the care-giving process.
CEUs: Continuing education credits will be offered free of charge by Hospice Family Care: 4.8 contact hours for nurses ABNP #1122 (expiration date 1-11-2010) and 4 contact hours for Social Workers #0095. (NURSES, PLEASE BRING YOUR LICENSE TO CLASS.)
Cost: The total cost is $35 (for tuition, food, and handouts), but this amount is reduced significantly with congregational sponsorships.
For information or to register, call (256) 880-2074 or e-mail the Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (hapchsv@yahoo.com)
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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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF) - Monthly Meeting
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Greater Huntsville
Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship
Monthly Meeting
April 2007
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GHIMF Monthly Meetings occur the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday of each month.
April Meeting
Saturday April 7th
Please note that the GHIMF meeting for the month of April will be hosted by Taylor's Chapel PBC and Pastor James Lane. The location and directions are included.
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| Spiritual Feast: |
Rev. Dr. Mitchell Walker |
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Please note there will also be a GHIMF Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, April 3th at 11:30am at Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church (Multipurpose Room), 2115 Winchester Rd NW. |
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Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit (GHPPS) - Monthly Meeting
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Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
Monthly Mini-Summit
April 2007
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Mini-Summits occur the 2nd Thursday of each month.
April Mini-Summit
Thursday April 12th
Please note that the mini-summit for the month of April will be hosted by Chase Valley United Methodist Church and Pastor Paul Lawler. The location and directions are included.
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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 |
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The Spring Healing Rooms - Area Churches Joining in Prayer and Ministry
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The Spring Healing Rooms - Huntsville Alabama
Area Churches Joining in Prayer and Ministry |
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Special area-wide training Saturday April 28th
See details here: Training (PDF)
If you or a ministry team from you congregation would be interested in more information on this area-wide ministry opportunity or in training to join with ministry teams from other congregations in this unique outreach and ministry, please contact Phyllis Prescott or Andrea Penn (256.883.6616 or contact@springhealingrooms.org).
The Spring Healing Rooms - Huntsville Alabama
www.SpringHealingRooms.org
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About The Spring Healing Rooms:
The Spring Healing Rooms are open to the public and minister to those with any and all sicknesses, diseases and pain, including emotional and mental illness and injury.
We minister in teams of three in private rooms, hence the name “healing rooms.” Ministry sessions are about 30 minutes. We have resource materials to take home to help “fight the good fight of faith.” Materials include scripture to help with your spiritual journey, understanding God’s salvation and healing touch. Prayer and ministry sessions are free of charge.
Our Mission:
Our ministry team is here to serve the community and the Body of Christ while contending for all that Christ promised the church would move in, "the works that I do shall you do also and greater works than these." John 14:12 |
Host Location:
The Dwelling Place (Map)
2550 Redstone Road, S.W.
Huntsville, Alabama 35803
(256) 883-6616
contact@springhealingrooms.org
Directors: Phyllis Prescott, Andrea Penn
Open: Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Affiliation:
The Spring Healing Rooms is a certified member of the International Association of Healing Rooms (IAHR) in Spokane, Washington.
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Young Business Leaders Spring Breakfast
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Young Business Leaders (YBL)
invites you and a guest to our ...
Spring Breakfast
Friday, April 13th at 6:30am
Huntsville Marriott
Our guest Speaker is Matt McConnell. Matt is the Chairman of Knowlagent, Inc., the leading provider of employee management software to the customer service industry. Matt birthed Knowlagent 12 years ago and, despite challenging markets Knowlagent has been one of Atlanta’s fastest growing companies by maintaining its focus on people (Knowlagent has been recognized multiple times by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for its growth). In 2005 Matt was honored by Catalyst Magazine as one of Atlanta’s Top 50 Entrepreneurs.
Matt is the author of 2 books and holds 11 U.S. software patents. He is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, and is married with three children. He is a cancer survivor and actively supports many charities including Camp Sunshine. In his spare time he trains for triathlons.
We invite you, and a guest, to hear and meet Matt as he shares personal insights for living…and faith. We hope you’ll join us!
RSVP is required by Tuesday, April 10th by calling the YBL office at 882-6003 or return email at ybl@arilion.com *(If you do not receive a “confirmation” return email, then we do not have you registered).
Cost is $15 each or tables of 8 for $120. Please mail your check to:
Young Business Leaders (YBL),
1111 Gleneagles Dr., Ste. D,
Huntsville, AL 35801
www.YBL-HSV.org
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Area Churches - Serving the City as ONE! |
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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.
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!
April 21st, 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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Greater Huntsville Compassion Mission Leaders Meeting
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Area Compassion Missions Leaders Meeting
There will be a a strategic meeting of compassion and mission ministry leaders in
the Greater Huntsville area to build relationship, help inform on
what is already occurring in our community, and consider strategy
for future possibilities to help bring greater impact together through
Christ-centered, Kingdom-advancing compassion and mission efforts in or from North Alabama.
If your are a missions pastor or involved in leadership of a compassion ministry in your congregation or this geographic area, please join us for this special meeting with other compassion and missions leaders in Greater Huntsville at 11:30am Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 at the The Rock.
Area Missions/Compassion Ministry Leaders - Strategic Meeting
Time: 11:30am Tuesday April 24th, 2007
Location: The Rock Family Worship Center,
2300 Memorial Parkway South,
Huntsville, AL
(next to the corner of Governors Dr and Mem Pkwy S)
Quarterly Area Compassion Mission Leaders Meeting - Greater Huntsville
Jan 23rd, 2007 - 11:30am-12:30pm at Whitesburg Baptist Church
Apr 24th, 2007 - 11:30am-12:30pm at The Rock FWC
Jul 24th, 2007 - 11:30am-12:30pm at Asbury United Methodist Church
Oct 23rd, 2007 - 11:30am-12:30pm at First Baptist Church
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Habitat for Humanity - Women Build 2007
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Habitat for Humanity Madison County
www.hfhmc.org
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, grassroots, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
By having needy and affluent people work together in equal partnership, Habitat builds new relationships and a sense of community as well as new housing.
Women Build
The schedule for this spring's Women Build has been announced.
Construction training sessions will be held at Lowes.
Community Build
The schedule for this spring's Community Build has been announced.
The Randolph Habitat Chapter will sponsor a Community Build house.
HFH Honored
Our affiliate has been selected as the 2006 Non Profit of the Year by The Chamber of Commerce. This tremendous honor reflects the community's support of our mission over the past 19 years. We could not achieve our mission of providing simple decent homes without you; we thank you.
News from the ReStore
The ReStore is open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 to 4:00.
The Furniture store is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 to 4:00
The Building Supplies and Furniture stores are a great success for us and a great resource for the public. Come by and discover what's inside this week!
Help us eliminate homelessness and poverty housing right here in Madison County, Alabama
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