April 5, 2020 The Purpose of FBC . . . Accept, love and challenge people with God’s truth. We help any willing person reach his or her fullest potential to become radically Christ-like. For Our Guests . . . Welcome to First Bapst Church! We are so glad you have joined us this morning. Guests . . If you would like to receive informaon or a brochure on FBC and any of its ministries, please stop by the Connecons Center. Also, please share any prayer or praises in the space provided on one of the orange Communicaon Cards located in the pew racks. Let us know how we can help you! We are looking for a few good men and women who could help with some important tasks on our campus. We need help with: Vacuuming Cleaning windows, Landscape projects, Clean tables and chairs, Dusng for cob webs and Organizing several storage rooms. If you would give a few hours to help with one or more of these projects, contact Pastor Roger at [email protected]. Financial Update General Giving Budget Plan Giving (Donations) GF Expenses Faith Promise Budget Plan Giving (Donations) FP Expenses 2020 Last Week $ 25,557 $ 16,501 $ -9,056 (Shortage) $ 23,814 Last Week $ 1,045 $ 787 $ -258 (Shortage) $ 3,243 YTD (3/29) $ 332,241 $ 305,682 $ -26,559 (Shortage) $ 224,167 YTD (3/29) $ 13,585 $ 16,501 $ 2,916 (Overage) $ 15,958 For a complete lisng of our Pastoral Staff and contact infor- maon, please visit our website at c-tempe.org. You may also contact the Church Office at 480-839-0926. April 5-Judges 16-18 April 6-Judges 19-21 April 7-Ruth 1-4 April 8-I Samuel 1-3 April 9-I Samuel 4-8 April 10-I Samuel 9-12 April 11-I Samuel 13-14 April 12-I Samuel 15-17 Barbara Keeney (4/5) Kaycie Clah (4/6) Noah Hood (4/6) Jeff Warrick (4/7) Linda Wenzel (4/7) Aaron Will (4/7) Vien Nguyen (4/8) Robyn Savage (4/9) Natasha Will (4/10) Bill Smith (4/11) Sandra Wood (4/11) Danielle Fisher (4/12) Deanna Robenalt (4/12) DeAnna Veatch (4/12) By giving to Faith Promise you help our missionaries spread the Gospel of Jesus around the world! Visit our Website for more information on all our ministries: http://fbc-tempe.org How Do I Get Connected? Do you want to meet and get to know the full-me Pastors, Children’s Director, Women’s Ministry Director and others? If so, you are invited to aend one of our “Welcome Lunches” as a guest of Pastor Roger and Dianna. If you would like to aend our next Welcome Lunch please contact Jeff Savage by calling 480-839-0926. Legacy Designated Last Week $ 659 Since Jan 2019 $ 175,757 Legacy Cumulataive Debt Reduction Please continue to give to help reduce our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,534,134
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April 5, 2020
The Purpose of FBC . . .
Accept, love and challenge people with
God’s truth. We help any willing person reach
his or her fullest potential to become radically
Christ-like.
For Our Guests . . .
Welcome to First Baptist Church! We are so glad you have joined us this morning. Guests . . If you would like
to receive information or a brochure on FBC and any of its ministries, please stop by the Connections Center. Also, please share any
prayer or praises in the space provided on one of the orange Communication Cards located in the pew racks. Let us know how we can help you!
We are looking for a few good men and women who could help with some important tasks on our campus. We need help with:
Vacuuming Cleaning windows, Landscape projects, Clean tables and chairs, Dusting for cob webs and Organizing several storage rooms.
If you would give a few hours to help with one or more of these projects, contact Pastor Roger at [email protected].
Financial Update General Giving Budget Plan Giving (Donations)
GF Expenses
Faith Promise Budget Plan Giving (Donations)
FP Expenses
2020
Last Week $ 25,557 $ 16,501 $ -9,056 (Shortage)
$ 23,814
Last Week $ 1,045 $ 787 $ -258
(Shortage)
$ 3,243
YTD (3/29) $ 332,241 $ 305,682 $ -26,559
(Shortage)
$ 224,167
YTD (3/29) $ 13,585 $ 16,501 $ 2,916
(Overage)
$ 15,958
For a complete listing of our Pastoral Staff and contact infor-mation, please visit our website
at fbc-tempe.org. You may also contact the
Church Office at 480-839-0926.
April 5-Judges 16-18 April 6-Judges 19-21 April 7-Ruth 1-4 April 8-I Samuel 1-3 April 9-I Samuel 4-8 April 10-I Samuel 9-12 April 11-I Samuel 13-14 April 12-I Samuel 15-17
Barbara Keeney (4/5) Kaycie Clah (4/6) Noah Hood (4/6) Jeff Warrick (4/7) Linda Wenzel (4/7) Aaron Will (4/7) Vien Nguyen (4/8) Robyn Savage (4/9) Natasha Will (4/10) Bill Smith (4/11) Sandra Wood (4/11) Danielle Fisher (4/12) Deanna Robenalt (4/12) DeAnna Veatch (4/12)
By giving to Faith Promise you help our
missionaries spread the Gospel of Jesus around the world!
Visit our Website for more information on all our
ministries: http://fbc-tempe.org
How Do I Get Connected?
Do you want to meet and get to know the full-time Pastors, Children’s Director, Women’s Ministry Director and others? If so, you are invited to attend one of our
“Welcome Lunches” as a guest of Pastor Roger and Dianna.
If you would like to attend our next Welcome Lunch please contact Jeff Savage by calling 480-839-0926.
Legacy Designated
Last Week
$ 659
Since Jan 2019 $ 175,757
Legacy Cumulataive Debt Reduction
Please continue to give to help reduce
our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,534,134
8:00 am
Messenger Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-70’s)
9:30 am Nursery-
Birth through 23 Months Old Children’s Classes-Kid City
(2 Years through 6th Grade)
Couples for Christ-Room 107/108 (Couples, 30’s-50’s)
Friendship Class-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)
Science and Creation Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles All Ages)
Ladies Class-Room 118 (Ladies of All Ages)
Men’s Class-Room 105 (Men of All Ages)
JHM (Junior High)-Room 207 (Junior High Ages 12-14)
HSM (High School)-Room 207 (High School Ages 14-18)
10:00 am Prayer Class-Room 214
(Couples and Singles All Ages)
11:00 am Nursery-
Birth through 23 Months Old Children’s Classes-Kid City
(2 Years through 6th Grade)
Young Families Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles with Children)
Berean Class-Room 105 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-90’s)
The Hood-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)
Watchman Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles All Ages)
People of the Word Class-Room 104 (Couples and Singles All Ages)
Kingdom First-Room 118 (Parents of kids ages 0-18)
8:00 am-Traditional Worship Joy to the World Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Communion Be Thou My Vision Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Marilyn Van Kley Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Don’t Force Your Will”
9:30 am-Blended Worship Joy to the World Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Communion Be Thou My Vision Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Marilyn Van Kley Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Don’t Force Your Will”
9:30 am-Intersect Worship Upstairs Loft In Tenderness More Than Conquerors Here I Am to Worship In Christ Alone Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Don’t Force Your Will”
11:00 am-Praise Worship Song Song Welcome and Announcements Communion Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Student Choir Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Don’t Force Your Will”
6:00 pm-Blended Worship Without Him Welcome Without Him He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand Take the Name of Jesus With You Giving Gifts to God Offertory Message-PIT Nathan Pipe “Don’t Blame God, Take Re-sponsibility”
Why not consider signing up for electronic giving. FBC relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give once or on a recurring ba-sis. To give electronically, visit www.fbc-tempe.org and locate the link to the electronic giving page.
FBC car window decals are still available for purchase. All proceeds from these go to Faith Promise to support our FBC Missionaries and Short-Term Mission Trips. If you have any questions regarding these, contact David Brinn.
The Center for Islamic Research and Awareness (CIRA-a full-time ministry of FBC) is pleased to provide you with this financial update for the period of January-December 2020:
Financial Need Annual Budget $ 106,770.00 Giving-to-Date $ 25,910.00 Under Budget $ 80,860.00
On behalf of CIRA ministry we would like to thank you for your kindness and
continued support. Your significant contributions will enable us to serve
HIM to advance the Gospel to our Muslim friends throughout the world.
Make out all checks to FBC earmarked “CIRA.”
Please place any HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Kodak, Sharp or Canon empty ink cartridges that you have in the recycle box in Skylight Hall. These help defray the cost of office supplies for the church.
Visit our Website for more
information on all our ministries:
http://fbc-tempe.org
This Week at FBC
Sunday, April 5 Online Worship Services
Monday, April 6 6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 7 6:00 pm-Youth Band Rehearsal
Want to listen to one of the sermons by Pastor Roger or one of the other FBC Pastors? Free sermons by Pastor Roger and the other FBC Pastors are available to you on the FBC webpage at www.fbc-tempe.org.
The FBC Library is open. Stop by and check out a book or a video! If you would like to donate books to the
“Earn as much as you can. Save as much as you can. Invest as much as you can. Give as much as you can.”
(John Wesley, English Evangelist and Founder of Methodism)
“Americans are especially vulnerable to an appeal that says,
‘Give us your dollars, but not your sons and daughters.’ If we do not, missionary vision will die within a generation,
and the dollars will also eventually stlp.” (Roger Hedlund, Author)
Reflect . . . Why do you think God can use the faith of little children to accomplish big things for God’s glory? Why is it important for you to cultivate childlike faith in your giving? Prayer . . . Heavenly Father, help us to understand that “little can become much” when you are in it. Amen.
For the safe-
ty and security of eve-ryone, your backpack or bag may be inspected.
Thanks for your cooper-ation!
Help FBC Meet Its Budget
We appreciate your faithful giving to FBC and its ministries.
God is doing many good things at our church. Pray for the economy in America.
We need $25,227.00 each week to meet our budget.
Worship Service Tech Workers
Needed
Due to moves and health issues we are in serious need of new Tech Workers to run our
Sound, Lighting, Media and Camera Stations for all three morning services, as well as our evening service. If you have a desire to serve our Lord Jesus in these areas, we need you greatly. Our worship services cannot happen without dedicated volunteers to serve these vital tech positions. We will train you on whichever tech station you would like to serve. Please contact Pastor Roger Ball at 602-402-5309 or email him at [email protected] or Julie Huver at [email protected].
Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story: Bible Point:
Elementary Bible Story: Bible Point:
Extraordinary Blessings / Special Needs Bible Story:
Kid City Prayer Request for the Week: Pray for our Kid City teachers
to walk in holiness and may their steps be ordered by you.
Awana Clubs 3-Year Olds through 6th Grade
Sunday evenings from 5:45 to 7:15 pm
April 5 – No Awana April 12 – No Awana
Online Giving
Have you ever considered using online donations to make your contributions to FBC?
Online Giving . . . • Helps you plan your offerings as a percentage of your income (I
Corinthians 16:2).
• Is easy, convenient and secure.
• Supports the ministry program at FBC, just like your plate offerings do.
Would you like to give online? Go to the FBC webpage at www.fbc-tempe.org and click on “Donations” and follow the directions. If
you need assistance contact Pam Rosendale at 480-839-0926.
19 Men Committed
to the Men’s Leadership
Team
Pray for the individuals listed below on the Men’s Leadership Team as they plan, lead and direct Bible studies, trips, breakfasts, etc., for the men of FBC.
• Adam Bachman
• Ryan Barbarisi
• David Brinn
• Marc Caban
• Austin Erwin
• Chris Hester
• Robert Hill
Men’s Upcoming Events
Plan ahead and sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall for the following men’s
events:
• Men’s Breakfast (Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, July 11))
• Hikes with Adam (every other month)
• Money Management with Dave Ramsey (May – July)
• Men’s Camping (June 12-14, 2020)
• Mission Trip to Uganda in 2020
• Mission Trip to Panama in 2021
• Fishing in Alaska (August 20 – September 2, 2020)
Sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table across from the Library.
❑ I would like to receive information on “Men Helping Men” to be like Jesus via the FBC Men’s Ministry.
Name _______________________________________________________
Wednesday, June 17 Dates and Time – Wednesday Evenings
(June 17 – Preview Lesson) (June 17 – August 19, 2020) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in
Room 118 Cost – $100.00 (for workbook and budget app)
Teachers – Austin Erwin, Robert Hill and Orale Hood
Never worry about money again! Financial Peace University will help you take control of your money, plan for your future and transform your life. This program will teach you how to win with money, you will also be given the tools to help you stay on track and the options to fit your life. Reasons to take the Money Class in May:
• You will learn how to pay off debt correctly!
• You will learn what a “debt snowball” is,
• You will learn tools to make the best budget for you.
• You will learn how to give abundantly!
• You will learn the myths about credit cards.
• You will learn biblical truths on debt.
• You will learn how to save for the future.
• You will learn what is needed for an emergency fund.
• You will learn the “7 Baby Steps” to being debt free.
• You will learn financial peace.
• You will also have access to financial coaches. Some of the lessons include:
• How to Budget,
• Pay Off All Debt,
• How to Invest in the Future,
• Retirement Planning,
• Giving and much more.
❑ YES, I want to sign-up to take Financial Peace University
Name ________________________________________________________
Cell Phone ____________________________________________________ (Tear off and place in the Offering Plate)
SKYLIGHT CAFÉ
NEEDS YOU! NEEDED: Point Leaders
If you are looking for a place to get connected, then we have the place for you.
We are currently looking for individuals, couples or families willing to serve as Point Leaders in Skylight Café.
The Skylight Café Ministry has many great opportunities.
• Serve Gods’ family!
• Meet new people!
• Build lasting friendships!
• And much more………………..
All of these opportunities can be yours while serving in Skylight Café on Sunday Mornings.
This is also a great place to have fun while you serve.
If we do not get enough Point Leaders Skylight Café may be closed on some Sundays!
For more information contact:
• Scott or Tammy Morrissey at 480-861-6028,
• Drop the lower portion in the offering plate,
• Or stop by Skylight Café and talk with someone.
❑ I am interested in working at the Skylight Café!
Women’s Ministries T-Shirts are on sale for $10.00 at our table across from the café. Show your united spirit as we our Intentional Sisters supporting each other on our journey with Jesus. The money received goes to scholarships and outreach ministries.
If you have questions contact Mindelle Will, Women’s Ministries Director, at [email protected]. Sign up at our table if you wish to receive emails about all WM events. Visit our webpage on the Church’s website and join us on Facebook. The link is on our webpage.
J.O.Y Luncheon
Special Announcement: Berean Class, J.O.Y. Group, and all Baby Boomers and Beyond . . . Out of respect for everyone’s health, the April J.O.Y. Luncheon will be cancelled. We look
forward to and plan to meet again in May! We will keep you informed. God bless you all. You are so very loved and missed. (JOY Director, Allison Scharr)
Hoping in God
When our “hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness,” as one of my favorite old hymns states, the desire and expectation of this fulfillment can never disappoint us. It is only our own dreams, ideas and plans that are outside God’s desires for us that cause us to lose hope and be disappointed.
Hope and new beginnings are fresh every morning. It is not necessary to wait for a circumstance to bring hope. Hope, real hope, comes when we lay down our own ideas and plans … our mind, will and emotions … before God as a hand of cards dealt and say to Him, “How would YOU play them?”
Laura Lewis Lanier All Things Bright and Beautiful
Before VBS, I would like to help! Mark the spot! Come join the fun!!
o Praying o Preparing craft materials o Helping with administrative tasks o Decorating: Painting, backdrops… o Building sets o Drama planning o Music Planning o VBS Director o VBS Co-Director
Name: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Please return to Sharmon Steil or drop this form in the offering plate. Email - [email protected]
VBS | June 22-25 | 9:30 AM - Noon
From the minute your islanders arrive at Mystery Island, they'll find clues ready to uncover! Islanders will track down truths about the one true God and discover
He’s a priceless treasure. Be prepared to be thrilled from the top of your sun-drenched head to the tip of your sandy toes.
Celebrate Easter at FBC
Good Friday, April 10,
7:00 pm – Online Worship Service in the Worship Center
Led by Pastor Scott Summers
Easter Sunday, April 12
"Like Mary and Peter, Run to Jesus”
6:00 am – Online Sunrise Service at Kiwanis Park Led by Pastor Anthony Whitlatch
11:00 am – Online Worship Service in the Worship Center Led by Dr. Roger Ball
6:00 pm – No PM Worship Service
“Virtual” Communion on
Easter Morning
Since we are not having on-campus services on Easter morning,
Sunday, April 12, at the 11:00 am Easter “Digital Service” (see FBC
Facebook), please prepare crackers and juice for yourself. Be ready to take communion as Pastor Roger leads
everyone in “Virtual” Communion. Use bread and water, bagels and juice, etc.
Sunday Mornings Messages
April 12 – “Like Mary and Peter, Run to Jesus” (John 20:1-18)
Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (Sunrise Service at Kiwanis Park and 9:30 Loft)
April 19 – “Jesus Walks on Water” (John 6:16-21)
Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)
April 26 – “The Wrong Reason to Follow Jesus” (John 6:22-28)
Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)
May 3 – “It Is Not the Bread – It is Jesus” (John 6:29-40)
Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)
Pastor Roger’s sermons and other FBC Pastors can be heard for free on our website
at www.fbc-tempe.org or on the go in the Sermons.io App
(http://sermons.io/the-app).
Sunday Evening Messages
April 5 – “Don’t Blame God, Take Responsibility” (James 1:13-18) PIT Nathan Pipe
April 12 – No PM Service
April 19 – “Practical Sanctification – The Tongue”
[email protected] Even during the Coronavirus, living for and with Jesus each day must be the greatest human experience on earth. Agree? Like Adam and Eve in the cool sin-free garden (before they tried to force their will on God) they “freely” walked and talked in a special relationship with God. “Context” Three Point Introduction to “Don’t Force Your Will” #1 – Monday: Jesus ”Freely” Feeds ________________________ John 6:1-14 John 6:11 – Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted. John 6:14 – When therefore the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said “This is of a truth the Prophet who is to come into the world.” #2 – Tuesday: Jesus “Freely” Says ______________________ John 6:15 – Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone. Based on John 6 we have a miracle on Monday, no miracle on Tuesday (John 6:15) and a miracle on Wednesday. Notice the pattern – a miracle on Monday, no miracle on Tuesday and a miracle on Wednesday.
#3 – Wednesday: Jesus “Freely” _________________________ John 6:16-25 (April 19 sermon)
Six Lessons on “Don’t Force Your Will” ________
__________________________________________
#1 - Jesus knows _______________ and every _______________
(so why try to force your will on Jesus)
John 6:15 – Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
Can’t hide anything from God.
#2 - Some people try to misuse the _________________ for
personal advantage
To create a political king John 6:15 – Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
#3 - Jesus retreats to show ____________ and _____________
John 6:15 – Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
#4 - Name your miracle and claim it is _____________________
John 6:15 – Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone. You cannot command Jesus
#5 - Jesus meets your needs the way He ___________________
John 6:15 – Jesus therefore perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force, to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.
#6 - Never forget Psalm 130:5
Psalm 130:5 – I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. Three Commands: