December 22, 2019

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

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

2019

Last Week $ 24,340 $ 20,123 $ -4,217 (Shortage)

$ 44,200

Last Week $ 1,022 $ 1,468 $ 446

(Overage)

$ 25

YTD (12/15) $ 1,216,632 $ 1,164,869 $ -51,763

(Shortage)

$ 1,091,291

YTD (12/15) $ 51,100 $ 59,569 $ 8,469

(Overage)

$ 64,791

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.

December 22-Hebrews 7-10 December 23-Hebrews 11-13 December 24-II Timothy 1-4 December 25-Jude 1, II Peter 1-3 December 26-I John 1-5 December 27-II John 1, III John 1 December 28-Revelation 1-5 December 29-Revelation 6-11

Bruce Baird (12/23) Cynthia Enfinger (12/24) Jamie Flesher (12/24) Rebecca Blum (12/25) Marsha Nitchman (12/25) Sidney Tribiana (12/25) Ralph Eggleston (12/26) Laura McDonald (12/26) Isabella Clah (12/27) Sherri Lucki (12/27)

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

$ 1.249

Since Jan 2019 $ 151,509

Legacy Long-Term Debt Reduction

Please continue to give to help reduce

our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,565,842.00

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)

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)

College and Career-Room 217 (Students and Early Career, 18-28)

Young Marrieds Class-Room 218 (Married and Engaged Couples)

8:00 am-Traditional Worship Angels From the Realms of Glory What Child Is This? Welcome and Greeting O Come, All Ye Faithful Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Lauri Wieland Message-Dr. Roger Ball “For God So Loved the World He Gave His Only Son”

9:30 am-Blended Worship O Come, All Ye Faithful Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Glory In the Highest Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Lauri Wieland Message-Dr. Roger Ball “For God So Loved the World He Gave His Only Son”

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Upstairs Loft Angels We Have Heard on High Go Tell It On the Mountain O Holy Night Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “For God So Loved the World He Gave His Only Son” Great Are You Lord

11:00 am-Praise Worship O Come, All Ye Faithful Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Glory In the Highest Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Lauri Wieland Message-Dr. Roger Ball “For God So Loved the World He Gave His Only Son”

6:00 pm-Blended Worship Welcome and Greeting We Fall Down As With Gladness Men of Old The Birthday of a King Jesus, Messiah Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Les Kinney Message-PIT Chris Hester “Divided World-One Day United”

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 2019:

Financial Need Annual Budget $ 102,000.00 Giving-to-Date $ 100,725.00 Under Budget $ 1,275.00

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, December 22 8:00 am-Traditional Worship 8:00 am-Adult Bible Class 9:30 am-Blended Worship 9:30 am-Intersect Worship 9:30 am-Adult Bible Classes 11:00 am–Praise Worship 11:00 am-Adult Bible Classes 3:00 pm-GriefShare 5:30 pm-Walk to Bethlehem 6:00 pm-Blended Worship

Monday, December 23 6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study 5:00 pm-Monday Night Basketball 5:30 pm-Walk to Bethlehem 6:30 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal

Tuesday, December 24

FBC Office Is Closed 4:00 pm-Christmas Eve Service 5:30 pm-Walk to Bethlehem 6:00 pm-Christmas Eve Service 8:00 pm-Christmas Eve Service

Wednesday, December 25

FBC Office Is Closed

Friday, December 27 6:30 pm-Celebrate Recovery

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.

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

“Real charity does not care if it is tax deductible or not.”

“Thank you Lord that you can give instead of depending on others to give to you.”

“Charity begins at home and generally dies from lack of outdoor exercise.”

Practical Advice About Giving . . .

If you are NOT a Christian: Don’t focus on giving to God at this time-but instead discover and accept what God wants to give you-complete for-giveness, a brand-new start, the power to be good and to do good, help for your problems, guidance from the Bible, the ability to forgive and a home in heaven. God gives these things to you when you admit that you are a sin-ner who needs Jesus to be your Savior-because He took the punishment for your sins on the cross. Ask Jesus to come into your life and to be your living Lord and Savior.

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 $24,340.00 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 $1,216,632.00

YTD Money Received $1,164,869.00

UNDER Budget $-51,763.00

Meet Scott Summers

We are pleased and excited to announce that Scott Summers has accepted the call to become our Pastor to Youth and Parents. Of all the ballots turned in it was unanimous – 100% approval by the congregation.

Thank you to the Youth Search Team for all of the time you spent in seeking God’s individual for this position.

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story: Jesus Is the Promised Savior (9:30 am)

Mary – Shepherds Visit Jesus (11:00 am) Bible Point: Jesus Is Emmanuel

Elementary Bible Story: Birth of Jesus

Bible Point: Jesus Is the Promised Savior

Extraordinary Blessings / Special Needs Bible Story: Christmas Is Because of Jesus

Kid City Prayer Request for the Week: Pray that Kid City would be a place

where forgiveness, faith and wisdom are shared so that others might grow.

Awana Clubs 3-Year Olds through 6th Grade

Sunday evenings from 5:45 to 7:15 pm

December 22 – NO Awana December 29 – NO Awana

January 5 -

Walk to Bethlehem Needs YOU . . .

DISMANTLE on Monday and Tuesday,

January 6 and 7, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and store it away for another season.

LOTS of volunteers with helpful hands are needed. Bring a battery charged drill if you have one and also a pair of gloves. Lunch will be provided. Please stop by the table in Skylight Hall or RSVP to Pastor Roger at rb618@cox.net

or at 602-402-5309 if you are able to help!

Can We Count on

You??

Christmas 2020??

Yes, we are already planning for Christmas next year. And, we need stuffed animals to give away Christmas Eve 2020. So, please, while you are out and about if you see new stuffed animals on sale, would you buy one or two to donate? Bring

them to the church and give to Dianna Ball (give to a Staff Member, drop off in the Office, Hospitality Room, Kid City Registration Desk or in Room 218). Thank you!

Hospitality Room . . .

It really only takes a smile to welcome someone and to make them feel like a million bucks! But, if you add a little food to that, you give them the opportunity to share their hearts. Would you be willing to serve as a host in FBC-Tempe’s Hospitality Room?

This is a great opportunity to meet many people and to share God’s love with them. You provide some of the refreshments and FBC provides some. You set-up, serve and clean up. The room is open Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 9:30 am and from 10:30 to 11:00 am. This small ministry reaps great rewards. Ask a friend to serve with you! If you can help, please contact Dianna Ball at db618@cox.net or at 602-463-7329 and let her know.

Your HELP is

Needed on Christmas Eve

For our Christmas Eve Receptions in the Quad we are in need of hosts,

servers and individuals to help with clean-up. This is your opportunity to love people on

Christmas Eve before and after the 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Services.

From 3:30 to 5:30 pm we need one more individual

From 5:30 to 7:30 pm we need four more individuals

From 7:30 to 9:30 pm we need seven more individuals

From 8:15 to 10:00 pm we need seven more individuals

If you can help make Christmas Eve special for those people attending our Candlelight Services, please tear off the form below and place it in the offering plate or stop by the Christmas Eve Table in Skylight Hall to sign-up to help at this special event.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * YES, I would be willing to host and serve for the FBC Christmas Eve Reception

From 3:30 to 5:30 pm

From 5:30 to 7:30 pm

From 7:30 to 9:30 pm

From 8:15 to 9:50 pm

Signature_____________________________________________

Email Address _________________________________________

20 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

Mike Farrell

Chris Hester

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, January 11)

Hikes with Adam (every other month)

Money Management with Dave Ramsey (January - March)

Men’s Winter Skiing (Saturday, February 29)

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 _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

Rafael Salgado

Robert Smith

Jim Strouse

Pastor Anthony Whitlatch

Pastor Roger Ball, Men’s Director

Robert Hill

Orale Hood

Sylvons Iyavoo

Dale Marr

Peter Molina

Minh Nguyen

Nathan Pipe

Let's Help This Christmas … FBC

Families Need Help!

There are a number of families in our church who face "monthly painful challenges." Hardship has become a way of life for these families. But all of these families

serve God with a smile among us. They work hard. They purpose to pay their bills on time. Lazy, no. No scams here. But no savings. Some families are younger. Some are older. Red, yellow, black and white and they all need some help at Christmas. Some families struggle every month to make medical payments on major medical expenses. Some families work part-time as they constantly look for full-time employment. From big families to families of one. Some face the loss of their rental home and some contemplate being homeless. Some live paycheck to paycheck on part-time wages. Some walk or ride the bus. Some families have one car. Some have no insurance.

We would like to help 20 low income families in our church with some extra money at Thanksgiving or at Christmas. If you know of a family who is facing some special needs, please contact Pastor and give him your recommendation.

Starting now and until Christmas, please give a check marked "Thanks Jesus." Pray and give. The last opportunity to give to this is at our three Christmas Eve Services on Tuesday, December 24, at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

Clean Comedy Fundraiser

Date and Time – Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 pm

Place – FBC

Sponsored By – European Christian Mission

Featuring – Daren Streblow (as seen on Drybar Comedy) and Dana Daniels (“The Illusionists-turn of

the Century” on Broadway)

Tickets - $30.00 each and can be purchased at enmievents.org

100 percent of your ticket purchase benefits European Christian Mission’s Church Planting efforts in Europe.

Wood for our Navajo Friends

Our Navajo friends are in need to leftover building materials, especially wood. Most of them have no power,

so they really need any type of wood for cooking and heating their homes. If you can help with this, your wood needs to be delivered to Paulina Harner at 2527 W. Dunbar Drive, Tempe 85282. Please call Paulina at 602-438-8778 ahead of time and let her know that you will be bringing a donation.

Money Class Starts Mid-January 2020!

Dates and Time – Wednesday Evenings (January 29 – March 22, 2020)

from 6:30 – 8:30 pm (January 22 – Preview Lesson)

Cost – $100.00 (for workbook and budget app) Teacher – Austin Erwin

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.

Some of the lessons include:

How to Budget

How to Pay Off All Debt

How to invest for the Future

Retirement Planning

Giving

YES, I want to sign-up to take Financial Peace University Name ________________________________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________________________

(Tear off and place in the Offering Plate)

Celebrate

Christmas

Eve at FBC

Tuesday, December 24, at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 pm in the FBC Worship Center

"The Best Christmas Gift: Forgiveness"

Enjoy a delightful evening as a family

singing Christmas Carols and hearing the Christmas Story

told in many different ways plus the lighting of the candles!

A delicious Christmas Eve Brunch will be served in the Quad before

and after each of the services.

Following each of the services there will be special gifts for all of

the children attending.

HELP FBC

For assistance with signing up or if you would like to talk with someone

and get more information on how to sign-up for online giving to FBC, look for Pam in the Worship Center Lobby

on Sunday mornings from 7:45 am to 12:15 pm –

you can also contact her in the FBC Office at 480-839-0926.

Have you considered using electronic donations to make

your contributions to FBC?

To sign-up or for quick and easy information, drop by the Prayer

Room located off the foyer on Sunday mornings between

7:45 am – 12:15 pm.

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:_______________________________________________

2020 Women’s Bible Studies will be “The Truth Project” DVD series by Focus on the Family. We will be offering three days for this study:

Tuesday mornings beginning on January 7 through April 28 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Tuesday evenings beginning on January 7 through April 28 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Thursday evenings beginning on January 9 through April 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Please join us on a journey to explore God’s Truth and development a Biblical World view. We live in a world of lies. Prepare your soul with God’s wisdom as we battle each day. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. For more information about the series go to https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/the-truth-project/

SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, March 28th 2020 for our Women’s Annual Spring Luncheon featuring Bible Study teacher, author and speaker Erica Wiggenhorn. https://ericawiggenhorn.com/

Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Cost: $10.00 a ticket for the luncheon. $5.00 for guest speaker only.

Tickets will go on sale the end of January.

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.

2020 Men’s Summer Camping Trip

Date - June 12-14

Place – Sharp Creek Campground (24 miles northeast of Payson on Route 260

Cost - $40.00 per person (includes campsite fee and five meals)

2020 Men’s Ski Trip

Date – Saturday, February 29 (Depart at 5:00 am at Ski Pro Mesa Riverview, 1924 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa 852010

Place – Snowbowl

Tour Company – Desert Snow Connection

Cost - $87.00 per person which includes round trip transportation, lift ticket and soft drinks (this fee is non-refundable unless the tour company cancels due to conditions or other reasons)

Sign-Up – Each attendee will need to take care of signing up and purchasing their tickets at: (https://desertsnowconnection.ticketleap.com/arizona-snowbowl-day-trip-1920)

For either of these events contact Austin Erwin at

austinerwin@yahoo.com.

New Adult Bible Class “POW” – People of the Word

Date and Place – Beginning Sunday, January 5 at 11:00 am in Room 104

Teachers – Larry Wieland and Phil Hammond All ages are welcome, married or single.

This class will study books of the Bible with lots of discussion for gaining a deeper understanding of the Word of God.

Join us as we dive into the Word and form great relationships!

There Is No Quest Without Questions

“The crooked punctuation mark at the end of a sentence speaks of curiosity, interest, and perhaps doubt. A question is an invitation to vulnerability, to intimacy. The Bible does not shy away

from such an invite. Over and over we see the people of God asking questions of their Creator. We also see the God of the universe asking questions of His creation.”

“The Quest is a challenge to accept the invitation. Beth Moore uses questions from Scripture to lead you into intimacy with the One who knows you best. Learn to dig into the Word, to respond to the questions of God, and to bring your questions before Him. Let the crooked punctuation mark be the map that points you into a closer relationship with the Father.

Learn to pray to promote intimacy with God. Explore questions and responses from the Bible. Track your quest by journaling along the way. Learn to read and respond to Scripture.”

Begin your

QUEST to a greater intimacy with God.

Come to the Table January 12, 9:30 a.m.

Room 118 Contact Bertha or Dianna for more information –

602-463-7329, db618@cox.net

The Christmas season is only as meaningful as we make it!

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, January 11, 2020

7:50 to 10:00 am

“Victories Guaranteed by Jesus”

Victory Confidence in Jesus – Peter Molina

Victory Over Sin – Scott McIntire

Victory Over Not Being Good Enough – Chris Hester

Victory Over Sin By Forgiveness – Scott Summers

Victory By Faith Not Works – Sylvons Iyavoo

Victory By Grace and Mercy – Dr. Roger Ball

Meet – Know – Pray for Other Men

Sacred Words – February 21-22, 2020

Winter Ski Trip – February 29, 2020

Clean Comedy – April 25, 2020

Camping Trip – June 12-14, 2020

Fishing Trip to Alaska – August 20-September 2, 2020

Excellent Breakfast

Men’s Ministry Leadership Team

Men Worshipping God

Large Group and Small Group Prayer for Anyone

Sign-up today at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall – Don’t miss it!

YES, you can plan on me to attend the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, January 11.

Name _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

Cell Phone ___________________________________________________ (Fill this out and drop in the offering plate)

Experience the Trip of a Lifetime . . .

2021 Trip to Israel

Pastor Roger and Dianna would like to invite you

to join them on an incredible trip of a lifetime

to the Holy Land.

The dates for this trip are March 4-14, 2021.

On this trip they will be visiting Megiddo, Mt. Carmel (where Elijah prayed and defeated the prophets of Baal), Nazareth, Cana (where

Jesus performed the first miracle), the Sea of Galilee (where you will take a ride in a wooden “Jesus Boat”), the Mount of Beatitudes,

Gideon Springs, Bethlehem (the birthplace of Jesus), Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives (there you will see a breathtaking view of the Holy

City), the Garden of Gethsemane, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the empty Garden Tomb (where you will celebrate communion), the

Dead Sea (swim and float which is 1,388 feet below sea level) and much much more!

Please fill this out and drop it in the offering plate.

Yes, I/We are interested and would like more information on visiting the Holy Land with Pastor Roger and Dianna in March 2021!

Signed ____________________________________________ Cell Number _______________________________________ Email address ______________________________________

Would you like to journey to Israel and experience the wonder of the Bible

with Pastor Roger and Dianna Ball as your tour guides?

There is no place quite like it in the entire world. This is the only way to experience the wonder of this unique place.

Join Pastor Roger and Dianna on a spiritual journey focusing on the life and times of Jesus, walking where Jesus walked. Imagine yourself in Galilee

and also in Capernaum (referred to as Jesus' home town), where He began His ministry and recruited His first disciple. Imagine standing on the Mt. of

Beatitudes and make believe you are listening to the Lord preach the Sermon on the Mount. Submerge yourself in the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Continue on to the City of Jerusalem and

walk the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, where you can take time to reflect the Lord's sacrifice for all of us and then what an incredible moment when you stand on the Mt. of Olives in Jerusalem where Jesus

ascended to Heaven.

This trip is being planned for March 3-13, 2022.

Please fill this out and drop it in the offering plate.

Yes, I/We are interested and would like more information on visiting the Holy Land with Pastor Roger and Dianna in March 2022!

Name(s) of all Individuals ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Email Address(s) _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Cell or Home Phone(s) ________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Sunday Mornings Messages

December 29 – “Baptism and Persecution” (John 3:22-24)

Pastor Fred Morse (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

January 5 – “Jesus Must Increase, I Must Decrease” (John 3:25-30)

Al Fadi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

January 12 – “How Does God Give Good To Us?” (John 3:31-36)

Al Fadi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

January 19 – “Taking Risks to Advance Jesus” (John 4:1-10)

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

December 22 – “Divided World – One Day United” (Micah 4:1-5) PIT Chris Hester

December 29 – No PM Service

January 5 – “Punishment Now – Restoration Later” (Micah 4:6-5:1) PIT Peter Molina

January 12 – “Shepherd / King – Gives Security and Peace”

(Micah 5:2-5a) PIT Peter Molina

“For God So Loved the World He Gave His Son”

December 22, 2019

Dr. Roger Ball rb618@cox.net

How big is God’s love for you? In your life who has loved you greater than God? For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Because of the intense immeasurable love of God you can smile and pass it on. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. #1 – God’s love __________________________________.

This speaks to ____________________________.

Because God so _______________ ________________.

John 3:17 - For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. #2 - God’s titanic love ___________________________. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. I John 4:10 - In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. #3 - God’s love is big enough to _____________________.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

Acts 3:19 - Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;

#4 - God requires ______________ not __________________. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:18 - He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. I John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. #5 - God offers His Son _________________ to ______________. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

God loves the world — billions of people called humanity.

Kosmos- to speak of humanity, of Jews and Gentiles.

One person said, “We say to every human being, this is how he loves you: He gave his Son to die, so that if you would believe, your sins would be forgiven and you would have eternal life.”

#6 - God offers _______________ _______________. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:21 - But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God. #7 - God sees the ________________________________. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:19 - This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.

Why doesn’t everybody believe?

John 3:20 - For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. Never Cheapen Five Facts:

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