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[MH] Area-Wide Update - April, Passover, Serving the City as One, Pentecost, and More
John Buhler, Mission Huntsville
April 1, 2009
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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).
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In this Holy Season, may we REMEMBER the redemption purchased for us at so great a price, and CELEBRATE the resurrection providing for us so great a gift and call!
"O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable are His judgments,
and His ways past finding out!"
(Rom 11:33)
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"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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Christ Our Passover City-Wide Celebration - VBC North Hall (4/7)
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Christ Our Passover
Unity Banquet and Seder Demonstration
“Christ our Passover was sacrificed, therefore let us keep the feast”
(1 Corinthians 5:7-8)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Included below is information for the Christ Our Passover Celebration on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
Approximately seventy local churches from various backgrounds participated in this celebration last year. This is your opportunity to take part in a public demonstration of Christian UNITY without compromise! Be part of the answer to Jesus’ prayer: “My prayer for all of them is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, Father—that the world will believe you sent me” (John 17:21).
I encourage you to purchase your tickets early. Tickets are $16.00 until March 15, after that date they increase to $22.00. The number to call for additional brochures and information is 256-882-7651 or e-mail to aware@hiwaay.net. Prayer intercessors please contact Carol Baker at bbaker22@bellsouth.net or 256-882-2303.
Yours in the bond of Calvary,
Robert S. Somerville
Director, Awareness Ministry
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Christ Our Passover 2009
Celebration & Unity Banquet
Von Braun Civic Center - North Hall
6-9pm, Tuesday April 7th, 2009
Christ Our Passover 2009
Brochure
“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 15, 2008, 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
"And the LORD God took the man, and put him into
the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it."
(Genesis 2:15)
We take this commission seriously! At Passover 2009 we choose to bless the city through our Biblical responsibility to cultivate and protect the land upon which the people of this city and region reside. In the middle of this city is the Big Spring, which has historically brought life and beauty to this land — there is an air of Eden about it.
Much credit for the clean and beautiful park and city we enjoy goes to Huntsville’s Green Team. This team is an indigenous group (mostly volunteers) who tirelessly organize details to pick up trash and plant shrubbery. They help protect and steward this land that makes Huntsville one of the top ten cleanest and most beautiful cities for its size in the nation.
Mrs. Joy McKee and the Green Team are in dire need of a new greenhouse to replace the old deteriorating one on Drake Avenue. The greenhouse enables the city to save by cultivating and raising new trees, plants, and flowers which are a blessing to the whole city. The plantings are used for all city parks, streets, highways, city buildings, Research Park, recreational centers, on the square, and downtown. Our offering in 2009 will help the Green Team fulfill their need in response to the commission of Genesis 2:15.
Admission Price
Admission price is $16 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 2009 Brochure (PDF)
Von Braun Center Map - 700 Monroe Street - Huntsville, Alabama 35801 - www.AwarenessMinistry.org
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! You must acquire tickets beforehand due to the VBC needing to ensure appropriate seating and food preparations for the banquet and celebration.
Tickets available at the following locations:
Family Christian Store
6243 University Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: (256) 837-9618
www.familychristian.com |
LifeWay Christian Store
1810 University Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35801-5743
Phone: (256) 533-0660
LifeWay Huntsville |
Or Call: 882-7651
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For information on sponsorship (to donate or request assistance), please call 882-7651
Comments from several Area Pastors!
“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.” Rev Dr. John L. Herndon, Fellowship Presbyterian Church (USA)
“The Christ Our Passover celebration affords an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the unity of the Body of Christ in the Huntsville area. In the context of the Jewish Passover Feast, participants gather to break bread, worship, and celebrate the prophetic fulfillment of the Passover in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is truly a wonderful gathering.” Pastor Alan Weatherly, Asbury United Methodist 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
“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
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Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit (GHPPS) - At the Cross on the Mountain (4/8)
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Pastors Prayer Summit on the Mountain
at the Foot of the Cross
11:30am Wednesday of Holy Week (4/8)
The Greater Huntsville Pastors Prayer Summit for the month of April will meet at the foot of the Cross on the Mountain overlooking the city at 11:30am Wednesday April 8th, 2009 during Holy Week.
Pastors and leaders from the community are invited to join together in prayer for our city and community from this special spot during this special time.
Please meet together at the top of the mountain in the Burritt Museum parking lot at 11:30am so all may hike down together to The Cross (located on Rock Bluff Trail within the Burritt on the Mountain Nature Trails). If must arrive late, may reference trail map link below.
Trail Map: http://www.burrittonthemountain.com/images/stories/Trails/burritttrailsmap.pdf
Meeting Location:
Burritt Museum (Map)
3101 Burritt Dr SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
www.burrittonthemountain.com
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Serving the City As One - Christians Uniting in Compassion and Service (4/18)
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Serving the City as One - Saturday, April 18, 2009
Christians Uniting in Compassion and Service
Dear Friends,
Serving the City brochures should have been turned in this week. Please bring them to the hub closest to you. Huntsville - First Baptist Church , Huntsville – 600 Governors Drive – contact Mike Pearce by replying to this email – other contact information below. Madison - Madison First Church of the Nazarene just east of Dublin Park on Madison Pike on your left. For the Madison hub call or email Lenny or Sandy at 233-5635 or lensandyacm@bellsouth.net to arrange for a time to drop off your brochures.
If your church is planning and coordinating your own projects please reply back to let me know your projects and an approximate number that will be participating.
After the volunteers at First Nazarene and First Baptist process the brochures all participants will be assigned to a project team leader. That team leader will call or email and give volunteers all the details for the project that are needed. The information will include where to meet, what time to meet, what to bring, and other information important to your project. Our goal is to contact every person by Saturday, April 11th. If you have not received a call by that time please call your hub leaders and let them help you.
If you receive an email from a team leader we are asking that every person reply back to the leader to confirm that you received the information. We will try our best to communicate all the important details to every volunteer.
Hub Contacts:
Huntsville - Mike Pearce – mike@fbchsv.org, 256-428-9448 office or 256-655-3423 cell
Madison - Lenny or Sandy at 233-5635 or lensandyacm@bellsouth.net
We look forward to having up to 2000 people out serving in the name of Christ this year!
Hand in Hand,
Mike Pearce
Serving the City Coordinator - Huntsville, Alabama
256.655.3423 cell, mike@fbchsv.org email
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Upcoming City-Wide Pentecost - Preparations
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Upcoming City-Wide Pentecost Prayer and Celebration
"Anointing for Harvest"
May 22nd - May 31st, 2009
10 Days of Prayer • Pentecost Prayer Breakfast •
Pentecost Sunday
Celebrating the harvest of wheat ... and birthday of the Church ...
Receiving Anointing for Harvest ...
10 Days of Prayer • Pentecost Prayer Breakfast • Pentecost Sunday
Anointing for Harvest
In the upcoming season of Pentecost (Lev 25, Acts 2), there will be some very special opportunities for corporate city-wide prayer and celebration. The host location for those times will be The Storehouse - an emerging House of Prayer and Mission base for the Christian community of Greater Huntsville. There will be 10 days of prayer leading up to Pentecost Sunday, with the times noted below available for corporate city-wide prayer during those days (and also coupled with live worship at some of those times as noted). The day before Pentecost will also include a City-Wide Pentecost Prayer Breakfast.
Monday, May 25 - City-Wide Prayer
6am to 9pm with live worship from 6am-8am, 11am-1pm, 5pm-7pm, and 7pm-9pm
Tuesday, May 26 - City-Wide Prayer
6am to 9pm with live worship Noon to 1pm
Wednesday, May 27 - City-Wide Prayer
6am to 9pm with live worship Noon to 1pm
Thursday, May 28 - City-Wide Prayer
6am to 9pm with live worship Noon to 1pm
Friday, May 29 - City-Wide Prayer
6am to 9pm with live worship Noon to 1pm
Saturday, May 30 -
City-Wide Pentecost Prayer Breakfast
Hosted by Awareness Ministries and Rev Bob Somerville
Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost Sunday
24 hour Pentecost Celebration - Sunday at 9pm - Monday at 9pm
live worship on Monday 6am-8am, 11am-1pm, 5pm-7pm, and 7pm-9pm
Please mark you calendars and rearrange your schedules to share in some of these significant opportunities to unite corporately in prayer and celebration as the Christian Community of Greater Huntsville!
More details to come ...
City-Wide Host Location
The Storehouse - Prayer and Mission Base (Map)
604 Jordan Lane
Huntsville, AL 35816
About The Storehouse
The Storehouse is a prayer and mission base for Madison / Huntsville, Alabama area. The Storehouse is but one expression of the movement of the Holy Spirit throughout the world to renew and equip the church to be keepers of the two greatest commandments: to love God with all our being and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31).
Jesus prayed that his followers would be united as one. "May (my disciples) be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me." (John 17:23) It is the heart of the storehouse ministry to demonstrate the unity of the Body of Christ to strength local churches.
As demonstrated many times throughout history, a new work of God is initiated through believers who cry out to the Lord day and night (Luke 18:7). Through music, the word and prayer, intercessory worshippers seek the face of the Lord and yearn for the powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit. It is through this anointing that Christ followers are equipped to live sacrificial and lovingly the life of Jesus in a darkening world.
Recent Article in Huntsville Times:
http://blog.al.com/living-times/2009/01/the_storehouse_in_huntsville_s.html#more
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Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship (GHIMF) - Monthly Meeting
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Greater Huntsville
Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship
Monthly Meeting
April 2009
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GHIMF Monthly Meetings occur the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday of each month.
April Meeting
Saturday April 11th
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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Rev B. Fontenot |
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Please note there will also be a GHIMF Executive Board Meeting Tuesday, April 7th at 11:30am at Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church, 1919 Brandontown Rd NW.
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Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC) - Equipping the Spiritual Care Provider
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Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC)
School of Applied Ministry
“Spiritual Caregiving in Perilous Times”
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(dinner served 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
Faith Presbyterian Church
5003 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, 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 improving ministry skills.
Theme and Objectives
Every day the news tells us that we live in uncertain, even perilous, times. Care receivers’ personal spiritual needs are often related to these “big picture” anxieties. In this class participants will learn to:
Think out of a theology of peril and a theology of joy.
Name two scriptural themes that encourage hope in uncertain times.
Utilize one new way of ministering with those who are affected by a sense of peril.
Implement one means of self-care to remain effective as a caregiver when we are experiencing the danger ourselves.
Faculty
The Rev. Dr. Peggy Way, an ordained United Church of Christ minister, has served as a professor of pastoral theology, local church pastor, and director of social welfare agencies. Her current ministry includes preaching, teaching, writing, and counseling.
Continuing Education Units
Hospice Family Care offers, free of charge, 2.3 contact hours for social workers (#0095) and 2.8 contact hours for nurses (ABNP #1122, exp. date 1/11/10, bring your license). The Mental Health Center of Madison County is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors and adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines (NBCC Provider #5745).
Cost and Registration
The cost for the class is $40 (dinner included), but congregational sponsorships (group rates) are available. For more information or to register, call 217-3027 or e-mail hapc_sam@yahoo.com. Please indicate if you will need professional contact hours. The deadline to register is April 24.
Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care (HAPC)
School of Applied Ministry (PDF)
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