May 24, 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 $ 28,281 $ 2,724

(Overage)

$ 33,930

Last Week $ 1,045 $ 895 $ -150

(Shortage)

$ 25

YTD (5/17) $ 511,140 $ 541,477 $ 30,337

(Overage)

$ 397,547

YTD (5/17) $ 20,900 $ 21,390 $ 490

(Overage)

$ 20,124

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.

May 24-Psalm 30, 108-110 May 25-I Chronicles 23-25 May 26-Psalm 131, 138-139, 143-145 May 27-I Chronicles 26-29, Psalm 127 May 28-Psalm 111-118 May 29-I Kings 1-2, Psalm 37, 71, 94 May 30-Psalm 119:1-88 May 31-II Chronicles 1, I Kings 3-4, Psalm 72

Christine Hammond (5/24) Colby Horton (5/24) Robert Smith (5/24) Nhim Nguyen (5/25) Mona Barreras (5/26) Noah Burgess (5/26) Lynette Humes (5/26) Chase Reynolds (5/27) Emily Baird (5/28) David Gateere (5/28) Randy Shilling (5/28) Dana Taylor (5/28) Maynard Doolittle (5/30) Karen Mason (5/30) Cristina Zesati (5/30) Laura Brinn (5/31) Michael Rivers (5/31)

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

$ 3,242

Since Jan 2019 $ 189,128

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 Grace Alone Welcome and Prayer In Tenderness Scandal of Grace The Old Rugged Cross Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “It’s Difficult Believing in Jesus’ 11:00 am-Praise Worship Sing, Sing, Sing Welcome and Announcements Overcome You Never Let Go Inside Out Prayer Message-Al Fadi “It’s Difficult Believing in Jesus” 6:00 pm-Blended Worship Welcome and Greeting Awesome is the Lord Most High Sing to the King Good, Good Father Prayer Message-Pastor Jeff Savage “Two Kinds of Wisdom”

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 $ 42,428.00 Under Budget $ 64,342.00

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, May 24 Online Worship Services

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day-FBC is Closed

6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study

Tuesday, May 26 7:00 pm-Intersect Service 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 we give to God, we are just taking our hands off what already belongs to Him.”

“Give to God what is right-not what is left.”

“Some people give God a tenth-a tenth of what they ought to give.”

“You should give according to your income, lest God make your income according to your giving.”

“There are no pockets in a shroud and no U-hauls behind a hearse.”

Reflect . . . Whether someone is rich or poor, why do you think possessions become such an attraction and/or distraction for people? Why can’t possessions bring lasting happiness? Prayer . . . Heavenly Father, whether we have little or much, help us to always live open-handed in a tight-fisted world and to find our greatest joy in following and serving you. 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 $511,140.00

YTD Money Received $541,337.00

OVER Budget $30,337.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $511,140.00 $541,337.00

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 that Kid City

would be a place where laughter and warm smiles bear witness to the welcoming, loving God that we all know.

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)

• 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

• 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: _______________________________________________

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)

For more information on this event, contact Austin Erwin at austinerwin@yahoo.com.

Online Bible Study on “Hope”

With Pastor Al Fadi

Hope in the Bible is described as “a desire for something that is unseen.” Today, the world is dealing

with a pandemic that at times people can feel hopeless as to whether there is an end in sight. So where do we turn for hope? This study is designed to provide condensed Biblical teachings of hope as found in the Word of God.

Join Pastor Al Fadi on Wednesday evenings, at 7:00 pm, for an hour- long Bible study on the topic of “Hope.”

Use this Zoom link to access this “Hope” Online Bible study . . . https//zoom.us/j/608601280 (Meeting ID 608 601 280)

Church Action Meeting

Upon returning to our normal Sunday Services and programming 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 and Robin Shakal for serving on the Deacon Board. Thank you to Susie Marr and Marla Paulison for serving as a Deaconess.

Lord, There is No One Like You

to Help

When nothing on which to lean remains, When strongholds crumble to dust;

When nothing is sure but that God still reigns, That is just the time to trust.

It’s better to walk by faith than sight,

In this path of yours and mine; And the darkest night, when there’s no outer light

Is the time for faith to shine. (L. B. Cowman, “Streams in the Desert”)

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), 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