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Holy Monday
Holy Monday Observance - Campus
Closed
Noonday Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
First Sunday - The Lord’s Supper
Pre-Noonday Prayer
Noonday Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Second Sunday - E&D Sunday
Church-wide Revival
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Far West Laymen’s Workshop
Third Sunday
ASU Gospel Concert
Noon Day Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Disciple U New Member Class
PMBSCAZ Quarterly Board Meeting
Fourth Sunday - Staff Appreciatio
Westside Church of God in Christ
Tucson Anniversary Celebration
Intercessory Prayer
Sundays and Wednesdays
In-Person & Online
We invite you to unite with us in prayer on Sundays before worship services and Wednesdays before Bible Study.
Noon Bible Study & Prayer Wednesdays at 11:30 a m
In-Person & Online
Each Wednesday you're invited to grab your lunch and Bible and join us for prayer and Bible Study in the middle of the day
Congregational prayer begins at 11:30 a m , followed by Bible Study at noon We are excited for tag-team preaching from Pastor Stewart and Pastor Talley, both in-person and online, walking through the Book of Titus
In-person Bible Study will meet in The Hope Center Chapel
Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141
Encountering Jesus Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
In-Person
Our new Wednesday evening series, Come and See: Encountering Jesus is an interactive Bible Study experience focusing on the Gospel of John.
There is no denying that having an encounter with Christ can change everything in your life and you are forever transformed by it. Join us to learn more about the encounters with Christ.
Greetings, FIBC Members and Friends,
Wow! We are still rejoicing in HOLY WEEK 2024 at FIBC! From PALM SUNDAY through MAUNDAY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY, the Lord anointed us with His Holy Spirit in our worship, discipleship and fellowship. God be praised for the FIBC Team, including staff and volunteers who fulfilled all three of our 2024 Congregation Goals. Thank you, FIBC! Indeed, we, as a pastor and people, were EMPOWERED BY CHRIST’S RESURRECTION! We also went through a major transition from the Ministry Platform system to Planning Center, transferring all of our membership data, app and much more to the new system. Please give a BIG SHOUT OUT to Sister Tracy Lewis who did the “heavy lifting” for this.
Now, we have quickly moved into April. Our 2024 FIBC Theme Focus for this month is—THANK YOU, LORD, FOR OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER PRIORITIZING REACHING AND GROWING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST! We celebrate our 42nd Anniversary of when the Lord gave me the Vision for EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP for FIBC on April 12, 1982.God has confirmed His Vision for us over and over again. Moreover, we are enthused to announce that Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson, Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California, will be our guest preacher on that Sunday as well as Monday and Tuesday nights, April 15-16, 6:30 p.m. P.I.C.B. Pray. Invite. Come. Bring. yourselves, family, friends and others.
Lastly, allow me to introduce you to the new Director of the Children Faith Project of Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC., and Dementia Outreach Educator, Dementia Care and Education Campus, Hospice of the Valley, none other than Dr Karen Elizabeth Stewart Please pray for her success in this new professional season in her life
Keep the faith and be encouraged!
Pastor Stewart
We are prioritizing reaching and growing people for Christ as part of Revival 2024, April 14-16 and we are excited to welcome Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson as our Guest Revivalist.
We invite you to join us on Evangelism & Discipleship Sunday, April 14 at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. as we kick-off revival week with Dr Thompson, and then each night April 15 & 16 at 6:30 p.m., in-person and on the FIBC Streaming Platforms.
We are excited to announce the next phase of our membership affirmation process and database update. We are launching a new APP and content management system
Effective April 1 we will sunset our current APP through Ministry Platform. If you have it on a device, go ahead and uninstall. Our new APP is available for download now by visiting our website
As part of our transition, we are offering you the chance to see and explore our new platforms.
Join us for our Tech Support Help Desk days, either in-person on via Zoom. Bring your device and let us get you connected
Wednesday, April 10 at 1pm – via Zoom
Sunday, April 14 at 9:30am – in-person, Body Building Conference Room
Sunday, April 14 at 6pm – via Zoom
Sunday, April 28 at 9:30am – in-person, Body Building Conference Room
FIBC will once again host the Arizona University Gospel Concert this April W excited to welcome these dynamic studen Sunday, April 21 at 5 p.m. The concert is fre open to the community We are excite welcome the choir along with host cond Nathan De’Shon Myers and guest clinician, Arbuckle. This dynamic singer/songwriter is known for her hit song, “Miracles and Blessin
The doors to the concert open at 4:30 p m event is always a packed house, so come early and get ready to enjoy some amazing music from ASU students.
Join the Paradise Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arizona April 19-21 at the PhoenixTempe Embassy Suites by Hilton in Tempe for this annual gathering. Registration is $35 per person and you will enjoy workshops, a young adult panel, round table discussion, praise party, receptions and more All FIBC members who registered will be able to attend the Saturday banquet. For more information, call the office.
Anniversary Celebration at Westside Church of God in Christ, Tucson
Travel with FIBC to Tucson and celebrate with Pastor Sean Bailey and the West Side COGIC family on Sunday, April 28. Pastor Stewart will be the guest preacher and the afternoon will also including a Jamaican dinner, worship, music and more,
If you are interested in traveling with the church, register by April 16 by calling the office
HBCU All-Star Sunday is April 7 and we are celebrating in worship You’re invited to wear your favorite HBCU, college or FIBC attire to 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship as we celebrate the schools that are a tradition in the African American community.
If you purchased tickets to attend the AllStar Game at Grand Canyon University, contact Sister Nancy Hooper in the office to schedule your pick-up.
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. focuses on five primary program areas:
Quality Food by providing free meal options to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Clothing distribution by providing clothing to those in need. Affordable housing by offering safe and affordable housing to low-income individuals through a partnership with HUD African Immigrant and Refugee Support by providing resources and support to African immigrants and refugees.
Health and Healthcare by addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to care.
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THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS
THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS
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For the shortest month of the year, this February was BUSY!
For the shortest month of the year, this February was BUSY!
Thank you to the University of Arizona College of Public Health
Thank you to the University of Arizona College of Public Health for letting us host “Street Medicine Phoenix” on February 13. Free for letting us host “Street Medicine Phoenix” on February 13. Free preventative health services, from screenings to wound care and preventative health services, from screenings to wound care and Narcan distribution, were available. Narcan distribution, were available.
Our volunteers provided 373 hours of community service as we Our volunteers provided 373 hours of community service as we served 1,898 individuals, from emergency food box distribution to served 1,898 individuals, from emergency food box distribution to produce giveaways and clothing. produce giveaways and clothing.
We are in need or toiletry items for men and women. Travel and We are in need or toiletry items for men and women. Travel and regular size items will be accepted; regular size items will be accepted;
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toothpaste and toothbrushes
Items can be dropped off on Sundays at the Sanctuary
Items can be dropped off on Sundays at the Sanctuary Welcome Center and during Business Hours at The Hope Welcome Center and during Business Hours at The Hope Center Lobby. For more information, reach out to FIBCO Family Center Lobby. For more information, reach out to FIBCO Family Services. Services.
Whether worshiping in person or online, you have the opportunity to give generously through tithes and offering. Your generous support of FIBC goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission, vision and purpose.
Ways to Give:
U.S. Mail or In-Person (1141 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034)
CashAPP using the tag $FIBCAZ
Online at fibcaz.org and click on "Give" Text to Give using the number 480-568-3880
As part of your giving, consider making a contribution to the FIBC Legacy Endowment. Established to cultivate life-long support of our mission and ministries, this is a key component of our stewardship ministry and vital in ensuring the perpetuity of FIBC.
There are several ways you can contribute to the endowment. For more information visit our website or call the church office.
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As our ministries return to campus, we're also hiring some much needed staff positions. We recently reorganized our staff positions and we are accepting applications for the following positions:
Various Family Life (Student Ministries) positions
Visit our website for information on how to apply
#didyouknow FIBC has a YouTube Channel? Did you know you can watch our services and Bible Studies live from your smart device, including a tv, on YouTube?
Don't forget, we’ve moved all our streaming to YouTube. You can enjoy worship services, bible studies and other special events and programs, streamed direct to a television or any smart device.
First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Telephone 602-258-1998 Fax: 602-256-2957
Website: www fibcaz org Email: info@fibcaz org
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a m - 5:00 p m
FIBCO FAMILY SERVICES, INC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a m -3:00 p m
WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY TIMES:
Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Children & Youth Worship: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Bible Studies: 9:30 a.m.
African Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Pre-Noonday Prayer and Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7:00 p m
Senior Pastor - Dr Warren H Stewart, Sr
Executive Director of Ministries - The Rev John Talley, III Ext 2211 | jtalley@fibcaz org
Executive Director of Operations - Bro Deangelo D Hall Ext 2205 | dhall@fibcaz org
Pastor of Congregational Care - The Rev Sharmal Cannon Ext 2228 | scannon@fibcaz org
Pastor of Outreach and Justice - Dr Donta’ McGilvery Ext 2207 | dmcgilvery@fibcaz org
Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media - Bro Maarcus Hall Ext 2208 | mhall@fibcaz org
Minister of Pastoral Counseling - Dr Carolyn Watson Ext 2227 | cwatson@fibcaz org
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Executive Director - Akilah Stewart akilah stewart@fibco org