June 7, 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 rb618@cox.net.

Financial Update General Giving Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

GF Expenses

Faith Promise Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

FP Expenses

2020

Last Week $ 25,557 $ 20,182 $ -5,375 (Shortage)

$ 45,545

Last Week $ 1,045 $ 735 $ -310

(Shortage)

$ 525

YTD (5/31) $ 562,254 $ 590,775 $ 28,521

(Overage)

$ 448,342

YTD (5/31) $ 22,990 $ 23,327 $ 337

(Overage)

$ 24,167

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.

June 7-Proverbs 13-15 June 8-Proverbs 16-18 June 9-Proverbs 19-21 June 10-Proverbs 22-24 June 11-II Chronicles 2-3 I Kings 5-6 June 12-II Chronicles 4, I Kings 7 June 13-Ii Chronicles 5, I Kings 8 June 14-II Chronicles 6-7, Psalm 136

Brenda Schilling (6/7) Etienne Dezentje (6/8) Sheryl Arvayo (6/9) Liam Frisbie (6/12) Juana Martin (6/12) Gail Walker (6/12) Donna Wall (6/12) Becky Graves (6/13) Virginia Kimani (6/13) Jerry Paquette (6/13) Bob Sopsher (6/13) Tyler Staroszik (6/14)

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

$ 1,507

Since Jan 2019 $ 190,193

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)

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Joy of the Lord King of My Heart The Everlasting Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Everything Has Appointed Time” Communion Jesus Paid It All 9:30 am-Blended Worship I Will Enter His Gates We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise Welcome and Greeting You Never Let Go Communion Solo-Marilyn Van Kley Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Everything Has Appointed Time”

11:00 am-Praise Worship Joy of the Lord Welcome and Announcements King of My Heart The Everlasting Communion Jesus Paid It All Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Everything Has Appointed Time” 6:00 pm-Blended Worship Welcome and Greeting Sing, Sing, Sing Everlasting God Here I Am to Worship Prayer Message-PIT Chris Hester “One Law Giver and Judge”

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 $ 47,286.00 Under Budget $ 59,484.00

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

Monday, June 7 6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm-Deacon Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 8 6:00 pm-Youth Band Rehearsal 7:00 pm-Deaconess Meeting

Wednesday, June 9 5:30 pm-Intersect Band Rehearsal 6:45 pm-Master’s Praise Choir and Orchestra 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

Library please contact Sheryl Avis by email at sherylavis@gmail.com.

“When it comes to giving until it hurts, most people have a very low threshold of pain.”

“Seek joy in what you give not in what you get.”

“Some people say, ‘Give till it hurts.’ But God recommends hat we give until it feels good. God loves a cheerful giver!” (Brian Kluth, Pastor and Generosity Speaker and Author)

“With the price of everything else going up these days, aren’t you glad the Lord hasn’t increased the tithe to 15%?”

Reflect . . . The Apostle Paul says we are to live for God each day. Albert Einstein says we are to live for others. How do you think these two things work together, like the wings of a bird in flight? Prayer . . . Heavenly Father, we deducate all we have to you on this day as living sacri-fices. Help us to show and share your love with others today. 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 rball@fbc-tempe.org or Julie Huver at jhuver@fbc-tempe.org.

YTD Money Needed $562,254.00

YTD Money Received $590,775.00

OVER Budget $28,521.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $562,254.00 $590,775.00

2020 General Fund Giving

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

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 teacher’s health:

strong in body mind and spirit- to move in faith, patience and be faith-filled.

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.

Are You Musically Talented?

Do you have a passion for contemporary worship music? Can you improvise and play or sing using a chord chart or by ear?

Do you love worshiping God in spirit and in truth?

Contact Pastor Scott at fbctempestudents@gmail.com or (480) 839-0926 ext.105.

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, July 11))

• Hikes with Adam (every other month)

• Money Management with Dave Ramsey (June - August)

• 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 _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

• Rafael Salgado

• Robert Smith

• Jim Strouse

• Pastor Anthony Whitlatch

• Pastor Roger Ball, Men’s Director

• Orale Hood

• Sylvons Iyavoo

• Casey Jensen

• Dale Marr

• Peter Molina

• Minh Nguyen

• Nathan Pipe

New Money Class Starts

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!

Name: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________

Church Action Meeting

On Sunday, June 21, there will be a Church Action Meeting during each of our Morning Worship Services for the purpose of voting on church

leadership.

The following men will be running for Deacons: Ken Enfinger (1st term), Ron Huver (1st term), Sylvons Iyavoo (1st term), Ron Kielmeyer (1st term) and Jeff Wieland (1st term).

The following women will be running for Deaconess: Nancy Brooks (1st term), Cynthia Enfinger (2nd term), Jamie Flesher (1st term), Chris Hammond (1st term), Robin Spencer (1st term), Lacy Vega (1st term) and Marybeth Warrick (1st term).

Also included on the ballot are: Don Halver-Church Treasurer and Gary Maack-Financial Secretary.

Thank you to Tom Barnhart, Jimmy Gradis, Les Kinney, Kent Reisenauer, Robin Shakal and Mark Bernier for serving on the Deacon Board. Thank you to Susie Marr, Marla Paulison and Lisa Bernier for serving as a Deaconess.

If you are not going to be on campus on Sunday, June 21, stop by the Church Office and see Pam Rosendale for an absentee ballot. This ballot will need to be returned to Pam in the Church Office no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24.

Church Action Meeting

On Sunday, June 28, there will be a Church Action Meeting during each of our Morning Worship Services for the following recommendation:

The FBC Deacon Board recommends to the congregation that we hire Chris Hester as Campus Pastor over the physical property, building, equipment and systems which support it. Chris has been a member of our church for a couple of years and has proven track record in the field of construction, safety inspection and a love for God’s people.

If you are not going to be on campus on Sunday, June 21, stop by the Church Office and see Pam Rosendale for an absentee ballot. This ballot will need to be returned to Pam in the Church Office no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1.

Wisdom for our

Church Preservation Planning

The Deacon Board unanimously recommends to the FBC-Tempe congregation:

The FBC-Tempe Deacon Board seeks approval from the FBC-Tempe congregation (by voting ballot), on Sunday, June 21, to approve that the Deacon Board, Finance Committee and Church Staff enter a “due diligence consulting phase” to further explore the many aspects related to Church Preservation Planning “CPP”. This vote will be taken upon returning to our normal Sunday Services and programming.

1. This “due diligence consulting phase” is with Attorney Robert Brown from the Church and Ministry Law Group at Schmitt Schneck Casey Even & Williams Law Firm.

2. A “Yes” vote by the FBC-Tempe congregation gives permission for education, discovery and evaluation of the legal aspects and related recommendations to CPP not the implementation of CPP.

3. After the “due diligence consulting phase” has been concluded if the CPP is acceptable to the Deacon Board the next step is a required second vote, in the future, for the consideration by the FBC-Tempe congregation to legally implement CPP.

4. All expenses related to the discovery and implementation of CPP will be paid for by a private family in the church as a designated donation not through the General Fund budget. No conflict of interest exists related to this designated donation.

If you have any questions or wisdom related to CPP please feel free to contact Pastor Roger or any member of the Deacon Board or Finance Committee.

Deacon Board Members are: Scott Blum, Robin Shakal, James Dorsett, Tom Barnhart, Reisenauer, Jim Farrington, Josiah Bender, Adam Bachman, Aaron Will, David Brinn, Rafael Salgado, Les Kinney and Jimmy Gradis.

Finance Committee Members are: Dale Zobel, Tom Barnhart, Gary Maack, Teri Shakal, Sandra Clavell, Don Halver, Deeann Griebel, Kent Reisenauer and Rassamy Keoduangta

This Church Actively Protects Itself from

Many Forms of Danger, Risk and

Potential Major Liability

• State of the art fire alarm system, smoke detectors, sprinklers, 24-hour online monitoring, fire drills and annual inspections.

• Security alarm on all outside doors linked to Tempe Police Department.

• Forty-five security monitors with digital 24-hour a day on-going recording.

• Safety and security team active every Sunday.

• Nightly security officer.

• Uniformed and armed police officer on campus on Sunday mornings.

• On-going training for staff, church leaders and volunteers on danger, safety and risk assessment. This includes background checks on adults who serve with children.

• Two-story building designed with special earthquake construction.

• Many CPA’s on the Finance Committee monitoring many internal controls.

• Deacon Board oversees all committees and church staff.

• Every three months every donor receives a donation record of individual giving to verify donations.

• A risk attorney is being consulted on a protection plan called the Church Preservation Plan. For more information see Pastor Roger.

• Several months ago the entire physical church campus was inspected for dangers, risks, loss and liabilities by an outside auditor. The evaluation came back with high marks. See Pastor Roger if you would like to see it.

• Did you know that a school in Gilbert has a lawsuit against the school for $116 million because of a rare E.coli complication that led to brain damage and kidney disease of two students? See AZ Republic.USA Today.AZ.central.com, Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Due to all of the above the Finance Committee and Deacon Board are currently evaluation the benefits of a legal Church Preservation Plan by creating a separate nonprofit government approved 501(C)3 to protect church assets against major lawsuits. More information on this will be presented to the congregation. If the CPP is needed this will require a vote by the entire congregation to approve. See Pastor Roger for more information and share your wisdom and questions.

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 mindellewill555@yahoo.com. 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.

Finding Safety in God

Day by day, morning by morning, begin your walk with Him in the calm trust that God is at work in everything.

George Mueller used to say, “It is my first business every morning to make sure that my heart is happy in God.” He was right! It is your personal business, as discipline of your heart to learn to be peaceful and safe in God in every situation.

Some of my mornings I read this, written in my notebook:

• The light of God surrounds me;

• The love of God enfolds me;

• The power of God protects me;

• The presence of God watches over me;

• Wherever I am, God is.

Remember, friend, where your real living is going on. In your thinking, in your reacting, in your heart of hearts-here is where your walk with God begins and continues. So when you start to move into trusting Him, stay there. Don’t wander out again into worry and doubt!

Anne Ortlund “Disciplines of the Heart”

Sunday Mornings Messages

June 14 – “Everything Has an Appointed Time” (John 7:1-9)

Dr. Roger Ball (9:30 and 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Intersect)

June 21 – “Evil Fearful People” (John 7:7-13)

Dr. Roger Ball (9:30 and 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Intersect)

June 28 – “Speak and Teach About God Not Yourself” (John 7:14-18)

Al Fadi (9:30 and 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Jeff Savage (9:30 Intersect”

July 5 – “Jesus Lived by Doing Right” (John 7:18-24)

Pastor Fred Morse (9:30 and 11:00 Worship Center) Al Fadi (9:30 Intersect)

Video and audio services and messages are being live streamed at 9:30 and 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Sundays at

https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchTempe

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

June 7 – “One Law Giver and Judge” (James 4:11-12) PIT Chris Hester

June 14 – “Arrogant Self-Sufficiency” (James 4:13-17) PIT Nathan Pipe

June 21 – “Warning Rich Oppressors” (James 5:1-6) Pastor Fred Morse

“Everything Has an Appointed Time”

June 7, 2020 Dr. Roger Ball

rb618@cox.net How should we live? How should Christians respond? Some say America is broken, in decline and in crisis. The justice system is not just. Today and next Sunday, we study twice, the same nine verses from John 7:1-9. Freedom is never unlimited. Freedom always comes with accountability. To help us understand what we can do and cannot do with our freedom, Jesus teaches us several aspects of freedom. John 7:1 - After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him.

• See any violence?

• Walking here means what?

• Where is Galilee?

• What two truths does verse one display?

John 7:2 - Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was near.

• How did this “Feast” start?

• What does it mean?

John 7:3 - Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing.

• Do these brothers have names? John 7:4 - For no one does anything in secret when he himself seeks to be known publicly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.”

• What does this mean?

John 7:5 - For not even His brothers were believing in Him.

• Does denying truth make you jaded?

John 7:6 - So Jesus *said to them, “My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune.

John 7:7 - The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil.

John 7:8 - Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come.”

John 7:9 - Having said these things to them, He stayed in Galilee.

God Made People Free to Do Seven Things

#1 - Free to give ________________________________________. John 7:3 - Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing. John 7:4 - For no one does anything in secret [a]when he himself seeks to be known publicly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.”

#2 - Free to be ___________________________________. John 7:3 - Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing. #3 - Free to __________________________________.

John 7:1 - After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. John 7:5 - For not even His brothers were believing in Him. #4 - Free to ________________________________. John 7:8 - Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come.” #5 - Free to go ______________________________. John 7:8 - Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come.” #6 - Free to ___________________________________________.

John 7:1 - After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. John 7:5 - For not even His brothers were believing in Him. #7 - Free to be ____________.

John 7:8 – Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come.”

John 7:9 - Having said these things to them, He stayed in Galilee.