Celebrating Black History – February 19, 2012: The Stitching & Quilting Ministry presents its Fourth Annual Celebration of Black History “Stitches of Love – From Generation to Generation.” This is a display of quilts, crochet and sewing projects made or collected by the members. Special features for 2012 are: Historical Education for African Americans – Rosenwald Schools; Old Fashion “Bed Turning” of Quilts – 11:00 a.m. ( repeated at 1:00 p.m.); and Colorful Tote Bags and Pillows made for the American Cancer Society. The exhibit will be on display Sunday, February 19, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Boone/Lacy Fellowship Hall. Sunday, February 19th, is also Heritage Sunday. For further information, you may contact Mother Betty Craighead, Sis. Flora Ector, or Sis. Sadie Pleasure.
Church Office Closing – February 20, 2012: The Church Office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012, in observance of the Presidents’ Day Holiday.
Executive Ministry – February 23, 2012:There will also be an Executive Ministry meeting held on Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room (former Church Library). All Deacons and Trustees are requested to be present.
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Worship Service – February 26, 2012: The Pastor has been invited to be the guest speaker at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church (256.383.2027) located at 610 South Mulberry Street in Tuscumbia, Alabama 35674 on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. for their 83rd Church Anniversary. Dinner will be served at 2:00 p.m. Church transportation will be provided. Please sign up at the Welcome Center, especially, the Madison pick-up at Old Time Pottery on Madison Boulevard. The Church Choir will render the song service. This is a Church program. All Deacons, ushers, etc. are requested to be on your respective posts.
Spiritual Reflections Program -- February 29, 2012: Come join Pastor Davis, the Gospel Choir and the Word in Motion as we reflect on our past, present and future as African Americans. This program will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.in the Church Sanctuary. There will be speakers who will reflect on life in the Motherland (Africa), the Civil Rights Movement and contemporary society. All leaders, ministries, and members are encouraged to attend. For any additional information, please contact the Church Office or Bro. Melvin Felton.
Piney Woods School Effort – March 11, 2012: Union Chapel M. B. Church will be supporting Piney Woods School this year in lieu of St. Jude Hospital. The Piney Woods School campaign effort will culminate on March 11, 2012.
Lost and Found Sheep: What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? Members, if you have a child, grandchild, relative or friend that has gotten lost and you would like for me to go out and find them, please mail me a letter with their name, address, home telephone number, cell phone number or email address. Also include your name address and telephone numbers.
Mail to: Union Chapel M.B. Church
ATTN: O. Wendell Davis, Pastor
315 Winchester Road NE
Huntsville, AL 35811
“OPEN BY ADDRESSEE ONLY”
Recreation Ministry – Each Thursday at 6:15 p.m.: Get Fit and Have Fun!!!
Come join the latest ZUMBA craze held each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. in the Charles L. Ray Jr. Family Life Center. Classes will be instructed by Ms. Tomekia Fuzzell a Certified Zumba Instructor.
February is American Heart Month – February 26, 2012: On Sunday, Febrary 26, 2012, Union Chapel goes RED for American Heart Month. the congregation is asked to show support for the women in your life by wearing red and join the thousands of women who are choosing to reduce their personal risk for heart disease. The facts are clear. More women die of heart disease than the next three causes of death. Unfortunately, the killer is not as easy to see. Heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood.
Serving the City Planning Meeting – February 21, 2012: AllProject Leaders, Team Leaders and Ministry Coordinators are requested to please meet on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Fellowship Hall.
Attention Parents of 8th Grade Male Students: The Delta Theta Lambda Education Foundation announces the registration for Class 3 for 8th Grade Males (Aspiring Leaders Pursuing High Academic Standards). The class is designed to assist 8th grade males with a smooth transition into high school. The deadline is approaching and space is limited. Please contact Brother Wilbert Brown at wlb72@aol.com for additional information.
Union Chapel Tutorial Program: The Union Chapel Tutorial Program has begun again on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. in the Tutorial Room. Tutoring will be offered to students in grades K-12 in all subjects. Please contact the Youth Department for further information.
Church Nursery Volunteers Needed: Union Chapel’s Nursery is seeking volunteers ages 19 and up. If you are interesting in serving in this ministry, please contact Min. Marquis Thompson at 256.489.4329 or via email at mthompson@unionchapel-hsv.org
Girl Scout Troops: Union Chapel M.B. Church Girl Scout Troops are currently seeking girls in 2nd – 12th gradeswho are interested in joining our troop. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. and are fun-filled. Interested girls may pick up applications from the foyer area of the Church before or after both 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Church services and can be turned into the Church Office upon completion. Please feel free to contact one of the following Troop Leaders: Sis. Traycine Rice, Sis. Brittany Moore, Sis. Anita Weathers, Sis. Renetta Williams, or Sis. Christi Corn.
Black History Program – February 22, 2012: The Union Chapel Child Development Center’s Black History Program will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church Sanctuary.
Union Chapel Christian Academy Volunteers Needed: The Union Chapel Christian Academy is seeking volunteers for the Academy in Math, Reading and Foreign Language, etc. We are especially seeking retired educators and military personnel.Interested persons may sign up after Church today during the Ministry Expo or you may contact the Academy for additional information at 256.489.4728.
Congratulations of Minister Harold Weatherly and Sis. Vanessa Akins who were married on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Union Chapel M. B. Church. May God continue to bless the Weatherly family.
Congratulations to Union Chapel M. B. Church’s First Lady, Sis. Dora Davis, who will celebrate her birthday on Monday, February 27, 2012. May God continue to bless Sis. Davis in all of her endeavors.
