Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Sermon Title: “ Heap of Trouble” Proverbs 22:8 TPT-The Passion Translation
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Theme: “Encouraging Women”
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27 She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children rise up and call her happy;
her husband, too, and he praises her:
29 “Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Give her a share in the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the city gates.
Proverbs 31 25:31 (New Revised Standard Version-NRSV)
- Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3. If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” 4. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. Ephesians 6:1-4 NLT
CHURCHWIDE
Sunday, May 19th , we will have a “TESTIMONY” service from 8:00 AM – 8:55 AM. Regular worship service will start promptly at 9:00 AM.
Attention!
All Laymen (Males and Females) Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 8AM -10AM you are invited to attend our second Laymen Breakfast here at UCMBC. This will be a morning of fellowship, information and education on our local and state-wide Laymen Ministry. Your attendance is appreciated.
Vacation Bible Study (VBS) 2024
God's Superheroes: Adventures in Faith! Our Theme: Hebrews: 11:1-2 KJV Registration is now open. Our final planning meeting will cover the setup for the week of VBS: May 24TH @ 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We will come together Teachers, assign classrooms, floaters, food, and to discuss coverage of all the volunteers we will need. This Year we will come together with our first full week on Vacation Bible School since 2019 - It will be an Experience! VBS DATE: June 3-7 Time: 6-8 PM
The Union Chapel Annual Graduation Recognition Program 
The program will be on Sunday, June 9, 2024, during the 9:00 AM in-person worship service. All graduating church members are asked to complete a Graduation Information Survey using this link, https://forms.gle/jfeMhZGy8tANavoFA no later than May 29, 2024. NO paper submissions will be accepted. Please contact the Education Assistance Ministry at ucceamactprep@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The 2024 National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
This year’s Congress of Christian Education will be held June 16-21 in Memphis, TN. If you plan to attend, please sign up at the Welcome Desk in the foyer. The sign-up deadline is May 20, 2024. Transportation will be provided by the Church. For additional information, contact **The course book will be emailed to , please select the course you would like to attend and email your selection to Deacon Michael Malone at mdmalone04@yahoo.com. The phone number for Deacon Malone is (256) 603-4339.
The Publication Ministry
THE HERALD - The Publication Ministry is preparing to produce The Herald –May Edition. This is the monthly publication of Union Chapel M.B. Church Information from the past three months (January - March) will be published in this edition. Members are encouraged to submit your articles/information and photos to the email address listed below. Also, we would like to have a point of contact from each ministry. Please provide the name, phone number and email address to: 1newsletter24@gmail.com. You may also leave your information in the Church Office. The deadline for submitting articles/information is the 20th of each month. All articles/information are subject to editing for clarity and grammatical corrections. We reserve the right to not include all articles in the newsletter.
MINISTRY MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
High School Ministry
Sis. Candice Howell, Sis. LaToya Dorsey, and Min. Marquis, would like to meet with all Union Chapel High School students on Monday, May 13th, at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the basement of the church and will last approximately 1 hour. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Sis. Candice Howell,
Sis. LaToya Dorsey or Min. Marquis.
Usher Ministry #1
- meeting Monday, May 13th at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions please contact the coordinator Bro. Bill Dailey.
Veterans’ Ministry Monthly Meeting
– May 13th at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
The Widows and Widowers Care Ministry
ZOOM meeting will be held Monday, May 13th
Time: 6:00 PM
Dial in number-1-929-436-2866
Zoom Meeting ID: 842-0487-3189
Pass Code: 892774
Coordinator - Sister Rosa Goston, 256-797-8785; Co-Coordinator - Sister Sadie Pleasure, 256-679-5338
Missionary Ministry
- monthly teleconference meetings at 6 PM: May 13th.
Contact: Mother Wilma Cooke: 256-998-3919
Dial in info: 978-990-5055
Access code: 6668148.
The Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
The group will attend the Fun Fest at Sharon Johnston Park on May 14th instead
Sister Sarah White (256) 714-1177 or Mother Elizabeth Smith (256) 859-4464. for questions.
May is Older Americans Month and TARCOG’s Area Agency on Aging is celebrating with activities, food and entertainment for those 55 and older.
The 37th Annual Senior Fun Fest set for May 14 at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market from 10 AM - 1 PM
Sharon Johnston Park, 783 Coleman Rd, New Market, AL 35761
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM on Tue, May 14, 2024
Event Supported By TARCOG (Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments) (256) 716-2666
All seniors - Purchase Tickets at Drake Ave Senior Center or at the Park on the day of the event.
https://www.madisoncountyal.gov/departments/recreation-department/sharon-johnston-park
The Union Chapel Policy & Procedure Committee
-will meet VIA ZOOM on Thursday, May 16th @ 6:00pm. Zoom sign-in info will be sent prior to the meeting.
Deacon’s Ministry Meeting
-Pastor Davis has scheduled a Deacon’s Training Session on Monday, May 20th at 6:00 PM in the old library.
ALL Deacons are asked to be present.
The Deaconess Ministry
- will meet May 20th at 6 PM in room 17. Contact Sister Douglas with questions.
Union Chapel Junior Girl Scout Troop #664 
-is currently working to obtain their Bronze Award. In order to achieve this honor they must complete a Community Service Project: Please assist these young Scouts by donating any of the following items to be donated to Huntsville Hospital’s Women & Children’s Unit to help make the kids requiring services stay a little easier:
Matchbox games – Jumbo Markers/Coloring Books – Barbie Dolls – Stress Balls – Small Lego Sets – Any Bluey or Paw Patrol Items – Hot Wheel Cars. Monetary Donations can be given as well.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
CUB SCOUT PACK 7159
UNION CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Cubmaster: Carl Johnson: (256) 701-5735
Assistant Cubmaster: Veronica Clay (256) 529-7415We prepare kids K-5 for life with fun activities like camping, pinewood derby, fishing, day camp and much, much more. We meet the 1st and 3rd Sat of each month at 100 Orange Drive, Huntsville, AL 35810.
We would love to have your child join OUR pack.
Union Chapel Institute of Biblical Studies
EXPLORING THE NEXT CHAPTER…2024 UNION CHAPEL INSTITUTE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES (UCIBS)
THE UCIBS BOOK FAIR CONTINUES, GO …EVANGELISM! (Matthew 28:18-20).
Our Ministry wishes to thank the Church family for joining our evangelistic efforts during the Christmas 2023 Season! We are not done yet, and will continue this effort into 2024! We embrace the “golden rule of evangelism” stated in Matthew 7:12, “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…”. Please continue to consider helping UCIBS bring others to Christ for God’s glory. The book supply is dwindling, so hurry!
Contact Sis. Donna Robinson, Registrar, 256-852-1150, M-F. Because “Great is HE” …, let’s GO …!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
To all our members celebrating anniversaries in the month of MAY
•Deacon Donald and Sis. Marilyn Warren celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 10th
•Bro. Darnell and Sis. Annie Bradley celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 11th
"Completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace." Ephesians 4:2-3 (NIV)
Faith of Our Mothers
Faith of our mothers, living still
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air:
Faith of our mothers, living faith!
We will be true to thee to death.
Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
Fount of our childhood's trust and grace,
Oh, may thy consecration prove
Source of a finer, nobler race:
Faith of our mothers, living faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
For youthful longing, youthful doubt,
How blurred our vision, blind our way,
Thy providential care without:
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
Is truth beyond our stumbling creeds,
Still serve the home and save the Church,
And breathe thy spirit through our deeds:
Faith of our mothers, Christian faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church has an immediate opening for a Full-time Custodian. This position will be responsible for performing custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms.
2. Human Resources Specialist
Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church has an immediate opening for a Part-time Human Resources Specialist Position. This position responsibilities include: formulating and executing human resources policies and procedures and a wide range of services for all paid and volunteer employees of the Church. Duties includes: recruiting, screening, interviewing and placing employees; handling employee records and benefits administration; ensuring compliance with all existing and pertinent governmental and legal reporting requirements; writing/ re-writing or updating job descriptions; administering the implementation of the performance management plans and evaluations; and performing other duties as required.
Candidate Requirements: Must be a good example of a godly servant gifted by God to fulfill this role. Must have Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management or related field; and Three to Five years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
Must have a demonstrated ability to connect with people and communicate effectively both orally and written. Must have strong computer knowledge and skills and excellent organizational skills.
This Part-time position works approximately 25 hours.
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 to obtain an application and view the Job descriptions for the position.
HEALTH AWARENESS FOR MAY
May is HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE EDUCATION MONTH
High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a major risk factor for heart disease. Half of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. Have yours checked and talk to a healthcare provider about what your numbers mean for you
Did you know?
7. Diabetes
60% more common in Blacks than in whites. Blacks are up to 2.5 times more likely to suffer a limb amputation and up to 5.6 times more likely to suffer kidney disease than other people with diabetes.
6. Asthma
The death reflected a harsh reality in the United States: Asthma hits African-Americans particularly hard, and the health care system often fails them. An estimated 15.3 percent of black children have the disease compared with 7.1 percent of white children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, African-Americans are nearly three times as likely to die from asthma as white people.
5. Sarcoidosis
You may not hear it much, but deaths from lung scarring — sarcoidosis — are 16 times more common among Blacks than among whites. The disease recently killed Bernie Mac, former NFL star Reggie White at age 43 and affects others like actress Tisha Campbell.
4. Lung Cancer
Despite lower tobacco exposure, Black men are 50% more likely than white men to get lung cancer.
3. Strokes
Strokes kill 4 times more 35- to 54-year-old Black Americans than white Americans. Blacks have nearly twice the
first-time stroke risk of whites.
2. 
High Blood Pressure
Blacks develop high blood pressure earlier in life — and with much higher blood pressure levels — than whites. Nearly 42% of Black men and more than 45% of Black women aged 20 and older have high blood pressure.
1. Cancer
Cancer treatment is equally successful for all races. Yet Black men have a 40% higher cancer death rate than white men. African American women have a 20% higher cancer death rate than white women.
