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[MH] Area-Wide Update - Nov, Prayer, GHIMF, HAPC, and More
John Buhler, Mission Huntsville
November 1, 2008
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Mission: Huntsville - Area-Wide Update |
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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)
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GHIMF City-Wide Thanksgiving Service - Phillips CME (11/26)
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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational
Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF)
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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF) - Monthly Meeting
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Greater Huntsville
Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship
Monthly Meeting
November 2008
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GHIMF Monthly Meetings occur the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday of each month.
November Meeting
Saturday November 8th
Please note that the GHIMF meeting for the month of November will be hosted by Union Hill PBC and Rev. Dr. Oscar Montgomery. The location and directions are included.
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10:00am |
| Spiritual Feast: |
Rev. Frances Chunn |
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Please note there will also be a GHIMF Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, November 4th 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) - Quarterly City-Wide Summit (11/12)
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Pastors Prayer Summit - Strategic Focus:
Please note that the Pastors Prayer Summit for the month of November will meet at a special time (11:30am) and location (The Storehouse Community House of Prayer) to enable a time for pastors to meet with a strategic focus including the nation (with the current economic crisis, and long extended election season) and The Storehouse (an emerging 24/7 Community House of Prayer and Missions Base to serve as a resource for the Greater Huntsville Christian Community. It is in its formative stages and is located at 604 Jordan Lane - map - where the old Multicultural Center used to be).
Please join us for this strategic time at 11:30am Wednesday November 12th, 2008 at The Storehouse Community House of Prayer (map). |
Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit
Monthly Mini-Summit
November 2008
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Special November Mini-Summit
Wednesday November 12th
Please note that the mini-summit for the month of November will be hosted at the The Storehouse Community House of Prayer. The location and directions are included.
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11:30am |
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11:40am |
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1:00pm |
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The Storehouse
Community House of Prayer
604 Jordan Ln NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
Please note there will also be a meeting of the Servant Leadership Team at 10:30am in the same location.
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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 Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC) - School of Applied Ministry (11/08)
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Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC)
School of Applied Ministry
“Spiritual Care of the Depressed”
Saturday, November 8, 2008
8:00 am - 12:45 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church
7740 Highway 72 West, Madison, Alabama
Target Audience
This class is designed for lay spiritual caregivers (Stephen Ministers, deacons, ministry team leaders, Sunday School teachers), and helping professionals (counselors, nurses, social workers), but the class is open to anyone interested in learning about caring for people with depression.
Theme and Objectives
Many questions arise for spiritual caregivers when their care receivers show signs of depression. This class will enable participants to:
• Name two spiritual issues related to care of the depressed.
• Identify three symptoms of depression.
• Implement one new means of listening deeply to people with depression.
• Recognize two signs that a care receiver needs to be referred to a mental health professional.
• Have on hand the contact information for local mental health professionals.
Faculty
Rev. Carl Malm is a pastor, community leader in chaplaincy, and counselor with the Center for Loss, Grief, and Change.
Kathy Sieja, MA, LPC, is a licensed counselor specializing in depression at The Hearth Psychology & Counseling Center, LLC.
Continuing Education Units
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 and Registration
The cost for tuition, breakfast, and handouts is $35, but congregational sponsorships (group rates) are available. For more information or to register, call (256-658-7426) or e-mail hapc_sam@yahoo.com. Please indicate if you need professional contact hours. The deadline to ensure breakfast and materials is November 6.
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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Area-Wide Night of Prayer for the Nation - The Storehouse (11/3)
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A city-wide steering team representing a cross-section of the Christian community was formed to help mobilize prayer for the nation for the 40 days leading up to the 2008 elections. Please see the following opportunity to join with others in the valley for the culmination of these 40 days in a city-wide night of prayer for the nation at 7pm on Monday November 3rd, 2008.
Area-Wide Night of Prayer
for the Nation
Monday November 3rd, 2008
7pm - 9pm
Host Location
The Storehouse Community House of Prayer
604 Jordan Lane NW,
Huntsville, AL
(map)
(across from University Baptist Church)
We praise the Lord for the commitment of intercessors and prayer warriors in our city. Thank you for your prayerful consideration!
Huntsville “Facedown 40” Steering Committee
Valley Fellowship – Pastor Carol Simon, Sammie Laster & Dene Finley
Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church – Nettie Pruitt & Gloria Smith
Grace Lutheran Church – Anne Cox
First Presbyterian Church – Judy Howard
Faith Chapel – Sadie Presley
The Rock Family Worship Center – Rita Sutton & Shirley Schwarze
The Dwelling Place – Pastor Patrick Penn
Greater Huntsville Facedown40 Calendar (PDF)
Greater Huntsville Facedown40
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Baptist Women World Day of Prayer - West Mastin Lake Baptist (11/3)
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2008 Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer
November 3, 2007
Seeing with new eyes: GOD'S COMPASSION
English Version (PDF)
Join in prayer and ministry with women around the world on the Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer, November 3rd. This year's theme is 'Seeing with New Eyes: God's Compassion." For more information about the Day of Prayer, please click here.
Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at West Mastin Lake Baptist Church.
You are cordially invited to join and participate in this Prayer Service as we pray for women around the world: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, North America and South West Pacific. Emphasis will be placed on the women of South West Pacific. The theme of the Prayer Service is Seeing With New Eyes GOD’S CARE.
West Mastin Lake Baptist Church is located at 4705 Mastin Lake Rd. (off Tucker).
For more information contact Charlotte Wyckoff (859-6738, fci@hiwaay.net).
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Christmas Prayers Local Community Outreach - Needs/Prayer Requests through November
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Thousands of people from right here in The Valley are in desperate need this Christmas. If you or someone you know has a special Christmas Prayer, we want to help.
Christmas Prayers is an annual outreach to the community led by WAY-FM with the help and support of local listeners, churches, and businesses from throughout the Tennessee Valley.
PRAYER REQUESTS • CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Christmas Prayer donations may be made directly toward either Christmas Prayers or the special Christmas with a Cop outreach (which will be matched by local merchants) and occur through Mission Huntsville. All gifts are tax deductible and an end-of-year receipt will be provided.
Special thanks to Dynetics, Aegis Technologies, and the Fraternal Order of Police for their support! |
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Remember to VOTE Tuesday November 4th!
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Please remember to vote Tuesday November 4th!
"Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's;
and unto God the things that are God's." (Matt 22:21)
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Please take personal responsibility to be informed (on local and national issues, on candidates, on party platforms).
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Find political leaders who share your values and convictions and support them.
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Be SALT and LIGHT - Our privilege and responsibility is to help preserve, shape, and influence a nation!
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Let your voice and vote be heard!
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