U n i o n C h a p e l M i s s i o n a r y B a p t i s t C h u r c h

February 2013 Volume 9, Number 2

Theme: “JOY” Romans 15:13 Inside this issue Words From The Pastor Youth Ministry New To Our Family Looking Ahead

New To Our Family

Tammy V. Crayton

Nastacia L. Hall

Rosa Mae Hardy

Jeffrey Johnson

Ricky R. Johnson

Mid-Day Bible Study 12:00 noon

Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (Basement)

Collegiate Bible Study 7:00 p.m. (Library)

Wearedelightedtohaveyoufellowshipwithustodayandhopethatourserviceswillserveasaninspirationtoyouduringthecomingweek.Wehopethatwhenyouenteredourdoors,youfelta“sweet,sweetspiritofwarmthandlove.”UnionChapelisthechurchwithabigheartofLOVE;whereeverybodyissomebody,andJESUS CHRIST is theHEAD! Ifyouarenew toourcommunity,acordial invitation isextended toyou toprayerfullyconsiderbecomingamemberofourchurchfamily.

Welcome to Our Church

Sunday School Lesson

Imitating Jesus February 3 The Supremacy of Jesus Christ Colossians 1:15-20

February 10 Full Life In Christ Colossians 2:6-15

February 17 Clothed With Christ Colossians 3:5-17

February 24 Spiritual Disciplines For New Life Colossians 4:2-6

Join Us for Bible Study Wednesday

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Words From The Pastor

“The Connection Between Joy And Resolve”

Brothers and Sisters, since our focus this month is the "Joy" of the Lord. I would like to share with you something that has been extremely helpful to me on my spiritual journey. I call it my "morning resolve." After prayer and meditation, I make my resolve each

morning and it covers everything I might encounter that day, good or bad. I suggest that you try it and see if it will be of benefit to you as well.

Morning Resolve I will live a simple, sincere,

and serene life.

I will dismiss every thought of impurity, discontent, anxiety, fear, and discouragement.

I will cultivate health, joy, caring, sharing, love, and brotherhood.

I will be a good steward in all things, and be careful in conversation and appointments.

“May the God of hope fill you with all

joy and peace as you trust in him, So that you may overflow with hope by the

power of the holy spirit.”

Romans 15:13

I will trust God and continue in prayer, study, and work.

I will eat only healthy foods and get sufficient sleep each night.

I will make every effort to improve myself spiritually, physically, and mentally everyday.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." In Jesus name! Amen.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" (3 John 1:2 KJV).

Your Servant Leader,

O. Wendell Davis

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Presidential Inauguration 2013

Tutorial Program Schedule

On January 18, 2013, many of our church members journeyed to attend the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. What an exciting time it must have been to witness the second inauguration of President Obama. January 21, 2013 also was a significant day as we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Youth On The Move 4 Christ

We Have Joy in Our Hearts for Our Ancestors

George Washington Carver (1860-1943) - was an American botanist, educator and inventor. He is best known for developing as many uses for peanuts such as peanut butter.

Madame C.J. Walker (1867-1919) - was the first African-American to develop beauty and hair products for black women. She was also the first self made female millionaire of North America.

Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) - earned the name Moses, as she helped hundreds of slaves escape to the northern United States and Canada through the Underground Railroad.

Mary Ann Shadd (1823-1893) - was the first black female lawyer in the United States as well as the first black woman publisher in North America. Later in life, she founded the first integrated school in Canada.

Jesse Owens (1913-1980) - was the first American to have won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin. He was subjected to racism all through his

college life but he still stood strong and accomplished many goals in his track and field career.

Rosa Parks (1913-2005) - was one of the most famous women in American history. She stood for her rights and refused to give her seat up on a city bus to a white man. This bold act of defiance began the Montgomery Bus Boycott of the Civil Rights Movement.

Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) - was the first black Major League Baseball player. He was instrumental in ending racial segregation in professional baseball. Jackie Robinson was awarded rookie of the year in his second season and also became the first African-American to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award.

Sidney Poitier (1924) - was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for the Best Actor in 1963 for his role in Lilies of the Field.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) - One of the most influential personalities who rigidly practiced the teachings of

Mahatma Gandhi. As the leader of the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. led anti-violence demonstrations against racial discrimination, one of which was the March on Washington.

As we celebrate black history month, we ought to have joy in our hearts for the contributions that many African Americans before us made. In addition, we ought to take time to learn about our history and be proud of the accomplishments of so many of our brothers and sisters.

We must continue to keep God first in our lives and never lose focus of the vision He has given us. We should never forget those who came before us and the struggles that they endured so we can enjoy the freedom and privileges that we have today.

Classes are available for all age groups from Pre-school through collegiate/young adults.

Saturday Morning Christ Connection will meet Saturday February 9 and March 9 at 11:00 a.m. To learn more about bible study classes, visit us online at www.unionchapel-hsv.org/youth.

Youth Ministry Bible Study

Join Us Every Wednesday Night!!

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Union Chapel Child Development Center

Upcoming Events at UCCA

Friday, January 4, 2013 marked our 100th day of school. We started our count on the tenth day (Friday, August 17, 2012). We met Zero the Hero. Zero was all alone in the land of digitaria. He didn’t play addemup with the other numbers, because he had nothing to add. We also learned that Zero became most helpful and a hero.

On the 50th day of school, our toddler two’s presented different items that counted up to 50. Our three and four year olds presented items that counted up to 100 on our 100th day of school. They celebrated their work by eating donuts. For our parents we had a table with 100 lost and found items for them to claim. We were happy for our parents’ participation too! Counting our days to 100 was very exciting!

Books suggestion for reading:

A Place for Zero by Angeline Loprest The 100th Day of School by Angela Medeoris Submitted by Theresa Thomas

Celebrates 100th Day of School

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The Academy held its Homecoming festivities on Thursday, January 24, 2013. The Academy crowned the first high school Homecoming Queen, Camisha Clark (12th grade) and King, Everett Berger (11th grade). They are both honor students at the Academy as well as Union Chapel Church members.

The Academy has an overall GPA of 87.25 for the first semester.

UCCA 2012-2013 Basketball Records

3rd/4th Grade Basketball Team 5-0

5th/6th Grade Basketball Team 9-1

7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball Team 2-7

7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Team 7-1

JV Boys Basketball Team 9-0

The Academy 7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball Team won first place in the Huntsville Independent School League (HISL) on Thursday, January 31, 2013.

February 10

The Wall of Honor Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony The ceremony will follow the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the Christian

February 12 Black History Program Main Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.

Child Development Center Black History Program February 20 at 9:00 a.m.

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Looking Ahead

Sign Up today to be photographed and included in the 80th Church Anniversary Commemorative Church Directory. Each family will receive a free 8x10 portrait and commemorative directory. Members may sign up online at www.unionchapel-hsv.org or in the church foyer following each worship service. The last day that portrait sessions will be scheduled is February 23.

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2.16 HBCU College Fair Family Life Center 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2.16 - 2.17

Stitching and Quilting Ministry - Stitches of Love” Fellowship Hall 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (An old fashion quilt “Bed Turning” will be pre-sented at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.).

2.23 Youth Leader’s Workshop 9:00 a.m.

2.23 Mother’s and Deacon’s Ministry Workshop 10:00 a.m.

2.27 Black History Youth Trivia Night 7:00 p.m.

If you are interested in joining the

Publication Ministry, please contact

Sis. Patricia Ackers.

You may email us at

newsletter@unionchapel-hsv.org

or call the church office.

Monthly Ministry Meetings Ministry Time When

SUNDAY Intercessory Prayer Line 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Every Prayer Line Ministry 8:00 PM 9:00 PM Every New Members Orientation 9:30 AM Every

MONDAY

Intercessory Prayer 6:00 PM 7:30 PM Every Revised Version Choir 6:00 PM 1st, 2nd & 4th Progressive Matrons 6:45 PM 1st Male Chorus 7:30 PM 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cancer Support Group 6:30 PM 1st Cub Scouts 6:00 PM 1st Missionary Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Ushers #1 Ministry 7:00 PM 2nd Youth Ushers Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd Deacon's Ministry 6:30 PM 3rd Min. Wives/Deaconess 6:30 PM 3rd Mother's Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Singles Ministry 6:00 PM 3rd Stitching and Quilting Ministry 6:00 PM 2nd & 4th Trustee's Ministry 6:30 PM 1st

TUESDAY

Senior Adult Ministry 1:00 PM 1st Boy Scout 6:00 PM 1st & 3rd Matrons 6:30 PM 1st & 3rd Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Laymen Brotherhood—

Men’s Bible Study 7:00 PM 2nd Community Care 6:00 PM 2nd Recreation Ministry 6:30 PM 2nd Women's Choir 6:00 PM 3rd Cub Scouts 6:00 PM 4th

WEDNESDAY Intercessory Prayer 11:00 AM 12 Noon Every The Passage 5:45 PM Every Sign Ministry 5:45 PM Every Sunday School Teachers 6:00 PM Every Education Assistance 5:30 PM 3rd

THURSDAY Church Choir 7:00 PM 1st & 4th Laymen Brotherhood 6:00 PM 2nd Gospel Choir 7:00 PM 2nd Tour and Hospitality Ministry 6:00 PM Women’s Choir 6:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Ushers # 2 Ministry 7:00 PM 4th Young Women's Ministry 5:45 PM 3rd

SATURDAY Minister’s Meeting 8:00 AM 2nd Wellness Ministry 9:00 AM 2nd Street Ministry 10:00 AM 12 Noon 3rd Community Care Outreach 11:00 AM 4th Progressive Matrons 10:00 AM 4th Girl Scouts 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 2nd & 4th The above ministry meeting schedule does not supersede your internal ministry calendar that has been previously posted.

The Herald is a monthly publication of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Members are encouraged to submit all newsworthy articles by the 10th of the month to newsletter@unionchapel-hsv.org. All articles are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical correctness.

WEEKLY SERVICES

Early Worship Service 7:45 A.M. Sundays

Sunday School Hour 9:30-10:30 A.M.

Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sundays

Combined Services 4th Sundays

Bible Study

Monday - Wednesday

12:00 Noon

Wednesdays

7:00 P.M.

RADIO MINISTRY

WEUP AM 1700 RADIO

Sermon 1:30 PM Sundays

TELEVISION MINISTRY

Each Sunday

WAWB TV

7:00-8:00 A.M.

Comcast Cable 3 TV 8:00-9:00 P.M.

Prayer Lines Are Open 8:00-9:00 P.M.

315 Winchester Road Huntsville, AL 35811

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WEBSITE: www.unionchapel-hsv.org

EMAIL: unionchapel@unionchapel-hsv.org

O. Wendell Davis, D.Min., Pastor

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