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Current Announcements (Last Updated 03/08/2024 

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday, March 24,2024

 
 

CHURCHWIDE

Union Chapel New Membership Database Realm

Union Chapel has transitioned to a new membership database called Realm, effective March 18th .  All members currently setup with online giving will receive an email with instructions for signup with the new system.  Members interested in beginning online giving should contact the church office.  For additional information or to ask questions, please contact the church office.

The Publication Ministry

The Publication Ministry is preparing to produce The Herald –April 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 15th 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.

Union Chapel Unity Choir

The Union Chapel Unity Choir will be held on Sunday, March 24th at 3:00 PM.

Pastoral Anniversary

Please join the Union Chapel M.B. Church family as we celebrate Pastor O. Wendell and First Lady Dora Davis's 35th Pastoral Anniversary.  This event will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Union Chapel M.B. Church, Huntsville, Alabama.  The theme for this celebration is “Celebrating the Laborer That Dwells Among Us.” ( I Thessalonians 5:12-13b). Our celebration will include a time of worship beginning at 9:00 a.m. with Pastor Leon Bell, Jr, Pastor of St. Joseph Baptist Church in Mobile Alabama will lead the worship experience. We will conclude the celebration with a Fellowship Luncheon at noon for family and friends in the Boone-Lacy Fellowship Hall. To ensure an accurate head count for lunch, please sign the roster in the Church foyer if you plan to attend. During this momentous occasion, we will honor our Pastor and First Lady for their unwavering commitment, dedication, and sacrifice to the Union Chapel Church family.  We desire to glorify God in this celebration and hope you will consider sharing the experience with us.

Union Chapel Girl Scouts 

Union Chapel Girl Scout Cadette Troop #10729 of North Central Alabama would like to assist Women of Color battling cancer. If you are a Woman of Color conquering cancer, these young ladies would like to pamper you with a light brunch, supplies and provide relevant information. For additional details please provide your name, cell phone number and email address to any of the following GS Cadette Leaders:  Sis. Annie Burton, Sis. Renetta Williams, or Sis. Zoe Burton.  We ask that you provide us with your contact information no later than Saturday, April 6, 2024.  The event is schedule for April 20 ,2021.  

Union Chapel Boy Scouts 

Cub Scout Pack 7156 is looking for children in grade K-12 to join them in the Scouting Journey.  If interested, please contact Bro. Carl Johnson. 

Transportation Ministry

The Transportation Ministry is seeking volunteer drivers to drive for the 12 NOON  Gospel Impact Service held at the Orange Drive location.  Please contact Deacon Jerome Collins for additional information.

MINISTRY MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grief Ministry

The sixth session of GriefShare will be held Sunday, March 17, 2024, 2:00 p.m. in Room 17.  Topic of discussion will be REGRETS. The sessions are designed to assist individuals with healing from the death of a loved one.  The seventh session of GriefShare will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. in Room 17.   Topic of discussion will be Grief And Your Household.  For additional information about GriefShare, please contact Sister Georgia S. Valrie or Sister Monica Phipps. 

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Transportation Ministry

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, April 1st, at 6:30 PM.  The meeting will be held in the basement of the church and will last approximately 1 hour.  The objective of the meeting will be to continue with the ministry’s mentoring sessions.  Light refreshments will be served.  If you have any questions, please contact Sis. Candice Howell or Min. Marquis.

Missionary Ministry

The Missionary Ministry monthly teleconference meetings at 6 PM on April 8th  and May 13th .  Please contact Mother Wilma Cooke for additional information.   Teleconference Dial in info:     978-990-5055
Access code:  6668148.


Veterans’ Ministry Meeting

The Veterans Ministry will meet on Monday, April 8th at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.   The Chili Competition (veteran or spouse) will hosted during this meeting.    The deadline to enter the chili competition is March 25.  2024.  Details are
outlined in the above flyer.

The Widows and Widowers Care Ministry

The Widows and Widowers Care Ministry ZOOM meeting will be held Monday, April 8th at 6:00 PM.  Zoom dial information is provided below.   Please contact Sis. Rosa Goston or Sis. Sadie Pleasure for additional information.  
Dial in number-1-929-436-2866
Zoom Meeting ID:  842-0487-3189
Pass Code:  892774

The Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
SAM will meet at 1:00 PM on TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 in the Fellowship Hall, North End. All Seniors are invited to attend. Come join an hour or so of fun fellowship with us. We are Aging in the Grace of God!  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!Additional information, please contact Sister Sarah White or Mother Elizabeth Smith.

Union Chapel Scout Garden Project

On March 30, 2024. Troop 156 is requesting volunteers to help repair the Union Chapel Garden. Scout Anthony Humphrey has been approved to repair the garden as his Eagle Scout Project. We are requesting all volunteers to bring the below tools and materials if they have them. There will be a sign-up roster at the church front desk for both services.  The project will start at 9 AM and end at 4 PM. The troop will be providing pizza for lunch.  Point of contact is David Stewart.

          TOOL LIST

1.    Sledgehammer
2.    Hedge Trimers
3.    Light and heavy Rake
4.    Work Gloves
5.    Goggles
6.    Large Sheers


 

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 MARCH

  • Ministers Julian and Toni Savage celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 16, 2024

"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)

 

HEALTH AWARENESS-MARCH

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
This March, spread the word about the importance of getting regular colorectal cancer screenings, starting at age 45 years. Share the National Cancer Institute’s colorectal cancer resources
 to help people learn about prevention, treatment, and more…

Colorectal Cancer Screening


KEY POINTS
•    Tests are used to screen for different types of cancer when a person does not have symptoms.
•    Studies show that some screening tests for colorectal cancer help find cancer at an early stage and may decrease the number of deaths from the disease.
•    The following types of tests are used to screen for colorectal cancer:
              Fecal occult blood test
                 Sigmoidoscopy
                   Colonoscopy
                     Virtual colonoscopy
                       DNA stool test
•    Studies have shown that screening for colorectal cancer using digital rectal exam does not decrease the number of deaths from the disease.
•    Screening tests for colorectal cancer are being studied in clinical trials.

Colorectal Cancer Rates Higher in African Americans, Rising in Younger People
Published on: September 3, 2020;    Written by:ACS Medical Content and News Staff
The recent passing of Chadwick Boseman, the talented actor best known for his portrayal of the superhero Black Panther, at the age of 43 came as a surprise and shock to many. For a seemingly healthy, relatively young man to die from colorectal cancer seems almost incomprehensible.
But while colorectal cancer isn’t as common in people under the age of 50 as it is in older people, it’s not as uncommon as many people might think. In 2020, about 12% of colorectal cancers – about 18,000 cases – will be diagnosed in people under the age of 50 in the US. What’s more, while rates of colorectal cancer have been falling in older age groups in recent years, they’ve actually been rising among younger people.

Risk is higher in African Americans Colorectal cancer also disproportionately affects the Black community, where the rates are the highest of any racial/ethnic group in the US. African Americans are about 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups. 

The reasons for the differences are complex, but they largely reflect differences in risk factors and in health care access, both of which are related to socioeconomic status. In fact, African Americans are disproportionately burdened by cancer in general. They often experience greater obstacles to cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survival, including systemic racial disparities that are complex and go beyond the obvious connection to cancer. These obstacles can include lower paying jobs and lack of (or less comprehensive) health insurance, lack of access to healthy and affordable foods, low-quality education and housing, and unsafe environments.


"Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the country," said Durado Brooks, M.D. vice president of prevention and early detection at the American Cancer Society. "This disease is ravaging the Black community, and it is as important as ever that everyone has access to and is receiving the recommended screenings. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, necessary screening tests remain available to prevent the disease or find it at an early, more treatable stage."

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Online Calendar

Union Chapel Church: www.unionchapel-hsv.org/unionchapel/calendar 

Visit us on the web

Live Streaming Available

Live streaming is now available during our morning and noon worship services.   To access Union Chapel Live Stream visit church website or search on Facebook, Youtube, and Boxcast for Union Chapel MB Church page and streaming live services each Sunday at 9:00 AM and noon.  

Sunday Services

9:00 AM - Worship Service

9:00 AM - Unity Service

  • Each 5th Sunday, at 9:00 AM. Both Union Chapel locations will combine at the 315 Winchester Road location for 9:00 AM Worship.
  • There will not be a 12:00 PM service at the 100 Orange Drive location on 5th Sundays.

7:00 AM - Local TV Broadcast

  • MyTV

11:00 AM - Radio Broadcast

  • WEUP 1700 AM, 11:00 AM 11:30 AM

12:00 PM - Gospel Impact

  • Pastor Davis will be preaching at the 12:00 PM Gospel Impact Service (100 Orange Drive) each 1st Sunday
  • Except 5th Sundays (Combined service at main campus at 9:00 AM)


Prayer and Meditation

Word for You Today Morning Prayer/Meditation

  • Monday - Friday at 6:30 AM and Saturdays at 8:00 AM.
  • Connect by Phone: 1-605-313-4122
  • Passcode: 8193291#
  • Note: After dialing into the conference call, to reduce background noise, please
    • o Press the mute button on your phone or
    • o Press *6 to mute your phone

Midday Prayer/Meditation

  • Wednesday at Noon
  • Connect by Phone: 1-605-313-4122
  • Passcode: 8193291#
  • Note: After dialing into the conference call, to reduce background noise, please
    • o Press the mute button on your phone or
    • o Press *6 to mute your phone

Union Chapel Prayer Line

  • Monday - Friday from 7:00 PM - until. if you would like someone to pray with you.
  • Connect by Phone: 1-605-313-4122
  • Passcode: 8193291#
  • Note: After dialing into the conference call, to reduce background noise, please
    • o Press the mute button on your phone or
    • o Press *6 to mute your phone