Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday, October 20, 2024
CHURCHWIDE
Happy Founders Day Union Chapel!
On October 4, 1933 Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was organized in the home of Rev. O. D. Boone and wife Lucy Boone on Blue Spring Road, Huntsville, Alabama. We Praise God for Ninety-One years of providing service to the people in the Huntsville/Madison County Communities.
October has long been recognized worldwide as Pastor Appreciation Month, or Clergy Appreciation Month.
The call to honor our church leaders’ contributions can be traced back to St. Paul. In establishing the first Christian churches, St. Paul advised the congregation to give “double honor” to the elders of the church who managed the affairs of the church well, “especially those whose work is preaching and teaching” (1 Timothy 5:17).
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Day here at the church. We will celebrate breast cancer survivors and honor loved ones who have gone home to be with the Lord. Join the church in the side yard for the annual balloon release lead by Pastor Davis and the Deacons. Donuts will be served in the fellowship hall.
Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention
The Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention is 1 month away from the 157th Annual Session! We look forward to seeing everyone gather in the Rocket City November 12-14 as we convene for a time of worship, ministry, service, and fellowship. Dr. C. Jermaine Turner and the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Harvest will host the Convention
Day of Giving – October 20, 2024
Please join Pastor O. Wendell Davis and the Board of Directors of the Union Chapel Christian Academy Foundation, Inc. in celebrating the “Annual Day of Giving” for our beloved Christian Academy! This year’s “Day of Giving” is Sunday, October 20, 2024, and the signature event of our Annual Giving Program. The Annual Giving Program was established in 2013 to raise funds to enhance academic and non-academic programs and provide scholarships to academically talented and disadvantaged students to attend the Academy.
The students and faculty of our Academy have been so richly blessed by the generosity of our “giving partners”, like you, and we are so blessed that you are willing to continue the generosity! Please make your check payable to Union Chapel Christian Academy Foundation (UCCAF) or notate UCCAF on your donation. All gifts are tax-deductible and donor gifts of $1,000 and above will be listed on the O. Wendell Davis Wall of Honor. God Bless you for your generous spirits and gifts! We look forward to greeting you on our “Annual Giving Day”, Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Family Fun Night
On Friday, November 15th, the Youth Ministry will be hosting a family fun night themed, Falling For Jesus! The event will take place in the basement of the church from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. There will be fall themed fun, food, and prizes for all ages. All are encouraged to attend, and registration is requested to obtain an approximate headcount. To inquire about assisting with the event or for further information, please contact Sis. Tinia Harris (tiniaharris95@gmail.com) or Min. Marquis.
MINISTRY MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
GriefShare
The second session of GriefShare will be held Sunday, October 20, 2024, 2:00 PM in Room 17. Topic of discussion will be It’s Uniquely Yours. The sessions are designed to assist individuals with healing from the death of a loved one. For additional information about GriefShare, please contact Sister Georgia S. Valrie at 256-656-4698 or Sister Monica Phipps at 256-682-0466.
Deaconess Ministry
The Deaconess Ministry will meet on Monday, October 21, @ 6 PM in Room 17.
Ministers’ Wives
A special call meeting is scheduled for all ministers’ wives on Monday, October 21st at 6 PM in Class Room 10. Mother Davis is asking all ministers’ wives to attend this most important 2025 re-organization meeting.
Ministry Calendar Submission Request – October 30, 2024
In preparation for Calendar Meeting, we are requesting that ministries submit tentative calendar dates to the Christian
Education Ministry no later than Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This information will be used for planning purposes only. You may pick up a form from the Church Office or online at “Ministry” then “Forms” (http://www.unionchapel-hsv.org/unionchapel/forms_ ). For planning purposes, we request that you submit the following tentative information: Date of Event, Event Name, Requested Location, and Requested Time. Please submit the information to christianed@unionchapel-hsv.org.
Veterans Ministry
Cereal4All Campaign
Union Chapel’s Girl Scout Troops 10682 and 10674 (Daisies & Brownies) have chosen to partner with The Food Bank of North Alabama and the Cereal4All Campaign (cereal4all.org) as their Community Service Project for Fall 2024. This effort will begin Saturday, September 28 and end December 6. The goal is to collect 100 boxes of cereal. Breakfast food is one of least donated items to food banks.
Please help these young ladies reach their goal by donating one box of cereal (must be sealed and have a nutrition label on it) and placing it in the container in the Fellowship Hall marked CEREAL4ALL. For more information contact Scout Leaders, Tammy English at 256-361-5189, Shimeka Jones at 586-339-2687, Sandra Beckard at 256-714-1893.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to those celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries in the month of OCTOBER.
• Bro. Freddie and Sis. Mattie “Mae” Martin will be celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 19th.
THE HERALD
Publication Date Change for The Herald will now become a quarterly publication, the next edition will print the 1st Sunday in January, highlighting October, November, and December. Please continue to submit your articles to: 1newsletter24@gmail.com or you may call 256-424-2569 (The Newsletter). The deadline to submit articles/information is September 20th . All articles/information are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical corrections. We reserve the right not to include all articles in the newsletter.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please click here to visit the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church employment page for all immediate openings.
Interested persons may apply in the Church Office weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Also, you may visit our website at www.unionchapel-hsv.org/unionchapel/employment to obtain an application and view the Job descriptions for the position.
ELECTION 2024 VOTER INFORMATION
Voter Information – 2024 Presidential Election!
The date is approaching fast for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election. It is imperative that all eligible voters go to the polls to vote. Important dates to remember are:
October 21 – Voter registration deadline.
October 29 – Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail.
October 31 – Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person.
November 4 –Last day to hand deliver an absentee ballot.
November 5 – Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by noon.
It is important to check your voting status, even if you have been a regular voter. Make sure your current address and photo identification are in order. Your voting status may be verified from the following websites: madisoncountyvotes.com or alabamavotes.gov. This information may also be obtained by using your cellphone (QR code app or camera) to click on the QR codes below. Share this information with others.
Health Awareness for OCTOBER
It is hard to believe that we are nearing the month of October. Each year here at the church, we highlight Breast Cancer Awareness. The importance of this event is highlighted by the following facts.
1. Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring female cancer after skin cancer.
2. One in eight women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime.
3. A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes in the U.S.
4. Of women diagnosed with breast cancer, 76 percent have NO known risk factors.
5. Although rare, men are also at risk for breast cancer.
The main focus for this year is the importance of yearly mammograms. Check with your PMD on when to schedule your test.
Let's show unity on this matter by once again wearing your pink attire on the second Sunday in October. Men are welcome to wear blue as a show of solidarity. Show up on PINK SUNDAY. Diana Douglas, Wellness Ministry Coordinator (256) 682-4545
Children’s Health Month 2024
Theme: Growing Healthy, Growing Happy
• National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – Get the facts. Get your child tested. Get your home tested.
Planning Ahead – October 27-31st
• eparing now for future challenges.
What You Can Do to Protect Children from Environmental Risks
Listed below are tips to help protect children from environmental risks.
Keep pesticides and other toxic chemicals away from children
• Store food and trash in closed containers to keep pests from coming into your home.
• Use baits and traps when you can; place baits and traps where kids can't get them.
• Read product labels and follow directions.
• Store pesticides and toxic chemicals where kids can't reach them –
never put them in other containers that kids can mistake for food or drink.
• Keep children, toys, and pets away when pesticides are applied; don't let them play in fields, orchards, and gardens after pesticides have been used for at least the time recommended on the pesticide label.
• Wash fruits and vegetables under running water before eating - peel them before eating, when possible.
Protect children from chemical poisoning
If a child has swallowed or inhaled a toxic product such as a household cleaner or pesticide, or gotten it in their eye or on their skin
• Call 911 if the child is unconscious, having trouble breathing, or having convulsions.
• Check the label for directions on how to give first aid.
• Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for help with first aid information.
Help children breathe easier
• Don't smoke and don't let others smoke in your home or car.
• Keep your home as clean as possible. Dust, mold, certain household pests, secondhand smoke, and pet dander can trigger asthma attacks and allergies.
• Limit outdoor activity on ozone alert days when air pollution is especially harmful.
• Walk, use bicycles, join or form carpools, and take public transportation.
• Limit motor vehicle idling.
• Avoid open burning.
• Limit outdoor activity on poor air quality days.
• Check your air quality at AirNow.
Protect children from lead poisoning
• Get kids tested for lead by their doctor or health care provider.
• Test your home for lead paint hazards if it was built before 1978.
• Wash children's hands before they eat; wash bottles, pacifiers, and toys often.
• Wash floors and window sills to protect kids from dust and peeling paint contaminated with lead - especially in older homes.
• Run cold water until it becomes as cold as it can get. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula.
Protect children from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
• Have fuel-burning appliances, furnace flues, and chimneys checked once a year.
• Never use gas ovens or burners for heat; never use barbecues or grills indoors or in the garage.
• Never sleep in rooms with unvented gas or kerosene space heaters.
• Don't run cars or lawnmowers in the garage.
• Install in sleeping areas a CO alarm that meets UL, IAS, or Canadian standards.
• Read about CO's impact on indoor air quality.
Protect children from contaminated fish and polluted water
• Be alert for local fish advisories and beach closings. Contact your local health department.
• Take used motor oil to a recycling center; properly dispose of toxic household chemicals.
• Learn what's in your drinking water - call your local public water supplier for annual drinking water quality reports; for private drinking water wells, have them tested annually by a certified laboratory. Call 1-800-426-4791 for help.
Safeguard children from high levels of radon
• Test your home for radon with a home test kit.
• Fix your home if your radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher. For help, call your state radon office or 1-800-SOS-RADON.
Protect children from too much sun
• Wear hats, sunglasses, and protective clothing.
• Use sunscreen with SPF 15+ on kids over six months; keep infants out of direct sunlight.
• Limit time in the mid-day sun - the sun is most intense between 10 AM and 4 PM.
• Keep children and mercury apart
• Eat a balanced diet but avoid fish with high levels of mercury.
• Replace mercury thermometers with digital thermometers.
• Don't let kids handle or play with mercury.
• Never heat or burn mercury.
• Contact your state or local health or environment department if mercury is spilled - never vacuum a spill.
We’ll Understand It Better By and By
1. We are often tossed and driv’n
on the restless sea of time,
somber skies and howling tempest
oft succeed a bright sunshine;
in that land of perfect day,
when the mists have rolled away,
we will understand it better by and by.
Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
we’ll tell the story,
how we’ve overcome,
for we’ll understand it better by and by.
2. We are often destitute
of the things that life demands,
want of food and want of shelter,
thirsty hills and barren lands;
we are trusting in the Lord,
and according to the Word,
we will understand it better by and by. [Refrain]
3. Temptations, hidden snares,
often take us unawares,
and our hearts are made to bleed for
any thoughtless word or deed;
and we wonder why the test
when we try to do our best,
but we’ll understand it better by and by. [Refrain]
