October 2022 Newsletter

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MINISTRY AND MEMBERSHIP

TALK OF THE TOWN MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

ISSUE NO. 10

OCTOBER 2022

IN THIS ISSUE

GATEWAY SEMINARY COMES TO FIBC

MEN'S SUNDAY

TRUNK OR TREAT

TALK OF THE TOWN

Dear FIBC Members, “I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, . . . And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more . . .” Philippians 1:1-2, 9a Wow! Thank you, Lord! Thank you, FIBC! Thank you, 117th Church and 45th Pastoral Anniversaries Committee! Thank you, FIBC Staff! What a God-glorifying, September we experienced under the theme—“A PASTOR AND PEOPLE CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF GOD’S GOOD NEWS IN A LOVING, TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING AND PRESERVING RELATIONSHIP!” As I preached in my message on Sunday, September 18, 2022, “God and I celebrate you, FIBC, because you are a reason for our thanksgiving and joy; because you have been partners with us for decades; because you have both a special place in us and special favor from God; and I pray to God for you to OVERFLOW in LOVING, TRANSFORMING, ENGAGING AND PRESERVING GOD’S GOOD NEWS BEYOND 117 YEARS!” Once again you showered Pastor Karen, our family and me with love, support, prayers, thanksgiving and abundant generosity. Much obliged, FIBC! The Governance Council in paying off the balance of the mortgage on the 1153 W. Jefferson Street property made us a debt-free church again. On the last weekend in September, the community joined us in the unveiling of the Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Way at the corners of 12th and Jefferson Streets as well as joined us for the community-wide SeptemberFest when we honored Valley police and fire departments in memory of the 21st anniversary of 9/11/2001.

This month, our October 2022 FIBC Theme Focus is—A PASTOR AND PEOPLE CHAMPIONING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEN OF GOD!” We look forward to recognizing, encouraging and honoring our men and boys for their commitment, strength, sacrifices and successes as members of the Body of Christ, and particularly, FIBC. Please invite the men and boys in your lives to join us in person or virtually for our Sunday worship services beginning on October 2, 2022.

Keep the faith and be encouraged!

Pastor Stewart

An Update to the

WILDLY IMPORTANT GOAL

FIBC'S STRATEGIC GOALS: Increase FIBC's Sunday in-person visitors, those who have visited on Sunday less than four times), by an average of 20 in-person guests, and a 10% increase in online viewers each week by December 1, 2022.

Transition 10% of FIBC's average weekly visitors to actively participating members of the church by December 1, 2022.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Pick-up our new invitation cards from the sanctuary welcome center and hope center lobby Remember to always PICB - Pray, Invite, Come & Bring Like, share and comment on our social media channels When you bring a guest with you to worship, be sure to stop by the Sanctuary Welcome Center and pickup a gift!

Stop by Ms. Jessie's Place on the First Sundays beginning in October.

Our campus cafe is reopening!

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LOVE EVERYBODY GROW INDIVIDUALS SHARE CHRIST SET PEOPLE FREE

TALK OF THE TOWN

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 2 4 5 6 7 8

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Memorial Service for Arthur Reid Praise Team & Band Rehearsal First Sunday - The Lord's Supper KITABU Student Reading Program A Call to Prayer Prayer & Bible Study Breaking Bread with the Pastors Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart Virtual Birthday Party Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Gateway Seminary Informational Next Steps Luncheon Second Sunday - Men's Sunday KITABU Student Reading Program Prayer & Bible Study Breaking Bread with the Pastors Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Third Sunday - DV Awareness Sunday KITABU Student Reading Program Prayer & Bible Study Breaking Bread with the Pastors Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart A Prayer Time for Educators & Staff Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Fourth Sunday KITABU Student Reading Program Governance Council Meeting Prayer & Bible Study Breaking Bread with the Pastors Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Memorial Service for Clennon Butler Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart Hope Dose Clinic Praise Team & Band Rehearsal Disciple U All-in-One Class Fifth Sunday - Generations Sunday KITABU Student Reading Program Trunk or Treat

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PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY A Call to Prayer October 4, 7 p.m.

In-Person and Online This first Tuesday prayer service is an opportunity for you to join with others in our congregation and beyond and bring your concerns to the altar.

You're welcome to join us in-person in The Hope Center Chapel or online via Zoom for this hourlong prayer service.

Zoom ID: 602 258 1998, Passcode: 1141 Noon Bible Study & Prayer Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

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're studying from the book, "Play with Fire," and you don't want to miss these hot topic discussions. This class is held via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere.

Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141 Breaking Bread Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Online Season 2 of Breaking Bread with the Pastors is off to a great start and you're invited to join the discussion each Wednesday night on YouTube and Facebook Live.

Get a biblical response on the current events and topics everyone is talking about, share your thoughts and join us in prayer.

Worship with Abandon SPECIAL SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

MEN'S SUNDAY

GENERATIONS SUNDAY

October 9

October 30

You're invited to join us on Sunday, October 9 for our annual Men's Day. With worship services at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., in-person Bible Studies and activities for children and youth, there is something for everyone. This year's theme is, "A Pastor and People Championing the Contributions of Men of God," based on Hebrews 11:32-34.

It's a generational thing every fifth Sunday at FIBC. We celebrate every generation at FIBC, because everyone matters in the kingdom.

We want you to bring your entire family with you to worship on Sunday, October 30 for our superhero themed Generations Sunday celebration. That's right, we are Powered Up to Prevail.

We're excited to welcome the Reverend John Talley, III, Executive Pastor at Roosevelt Community Church in downtown Phoenix as our Guest Preacher.

We want to see every generation serving in ministry, including our children and youth, so bring your young person out to choir and praise dance rehearsals on Sundays at 10 a.m.

We're also planning a Generations Saturday workshop experience, details are coming.

We want to see every man serving in ministry on Men's Sunday. If you haven't found your ministry fit, this is a great opportunity for you to get connected and involved in life at FIBC. If you're interested in serving, email info@fibcaz.org.

Join us in worship on Generations Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. as we celebrate the super heroes in our lives and in the Bible.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS SUNDAY October 16

Join us on Sunday, October 16 as we emphasize Domestic Violence Awareness. We'll be handing out purple ribbons and sharing awareness and prevention information.

Hitting the Highlights THIS MONTH'S ACTIVITIES A New FIBC Partnership We're excited to announce that FIBC is collaborating with Gateway Seminary and providing specialized courses on our campus. This means you can earn a Biblical Teaching Certificate in the same place where you worship. Classes are tentatively scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays in February, March and April, 2023. You don't have to have an undergraduate degree to be admitted to the program, but there are other requirements.

We're holding an Informational Meeting for those interested in taking courses on Saturday, October 8 at 9 a.m. in The Hope Center. Come get all your questions answered and learn how a seminary education can benefit you. Details are available on our website.

Generations Choir Rehearsals It's time for our young people to make a joyful noise.

Ahead of this month's Generations Sunday, we want your young person to join us for choir and praise dance rehearsals for an opportunity to minister on Generations Sunday, October 30. The choir is rehearsing "See the Light" by Travis Greene.

Rehearsals are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. on the upper level of The Body Building. All you have to do is check your young person in through the gym. Student Ministries worship and small groups begins at 11 a.m.

Disciple U All-in-One If you recently joined FIBC and need to take New Member's Class, we have an opportunity for you.

Disciple U, FIBC's New Member's Class, will be offered on Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a one-day, all-in-one course offering designed to get you acclimated to ministry life at FIBC and ready to serve in ministry.

You have the option of attending in-person at 9 a.m., or join via Zoom beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, please call the church office.

Zoom ID: 602 258 1998, Passcode: 1141

Hitting the Highlights THIS MONTH'S ACTIVITIES Next Steps Luncheon Are you ready to take the next steps within the FIBC family? Not sure what to do or where to serve? Still trying to find your fit? Don't worry, we're hosting a Next Steps Luncheon just for you! This event is open to all guests and newer members who may be ready to take the next step, but have some questions.

Join us on Saturday, October 8 at 11 a.m., connect with ministry leaders, learn more about all FIBC has to offer, and break bread with us as you prepare to take the next steps in ministry life at FIBC. You can find more information and register on our website.

It's Time for Trunk or Treat FIBC Student Ministries is excited to announce the second annual Trunk or Treat Community Outreach.

This year we're taking over the parking lot on Sunday, October 30 for an evening of fun, games and the best dressed trunk competition, beginning at 6 p.m.

We need your help! We're looking for candy donations to support this great event. If you have a bag or two you'd like to donate, drop them off by Saturday, October 29. We're also looking for "trunkers" to hand out candy. If you want to participate and decorate your vehicle to compete, you must sign up by Sunday, October 18.

For more information on the Second Annual Trunk or Treat Community Outreach event, visit our website or contact Pastor April.

A Time of Prayer for Educators and Support Staff The FIBC H.E.L.P.S. Ministry will hold a special prayer time for educators and support staff on Saturday, October 22 at 11 a.m. This is an opportunity for you to unite with us as we pray for all our educators and support staff as they navigate this new school year in Zoom.

Zoom ID: 659 666 1063, Passcode: 1688

R ecapping September

117TH CHURCH & 45TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARIES It was definitely a September to remember as we marked 117 years as a church family and 45 years with our Senior Pastor. What a tremendous celebration month. From high energy worship services, to the community resource fair, SeptemberFest, and who can forget the ceremonial street naming of Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Way, our anniversaries celebration month was one for the books. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended our activities.

Recapping Septemb er

117TH CHURCH & 45TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARIES

Stay in t he Know VOLUNTEER | SERVE | GIVE | SHARE Volunteers Needed Our ministries are continuing to make the transition back to life on the FIBC campus and that means we need more volunteer support. We want you to find your place in ministry and serve, and trust and believe, there is plenty of room for you to use your gifts and talents.

We're in need of volunteers for ministries like the Ushers, Security (Ministry of Protection), Multi-Media and Student Ministries. But there are other places you can serve. Please take the next step by calling the church office or emailing to let us know you're ready to serve in ministry.

Open Staff Positions 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: Pastor of Congregational Care Music Director Multi-Media Facilitator (PT) Receptionist (PT) Custodian (FT) 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.

Stay in t he Know VOLUNTEER | SERVE | GIVE | SHARE Ways to Give 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

Legacy Giving 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 perputity of FIBC. There are several ways you can contribute to the endowment. For more information visit our website or call the church office.

#didyouknow FIBC has several social media channels for you to like, share, follow and enjoy?

You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Start liking and sharing our online content, and get ready because we're launching on new platforms like TikTok. Search FIBC Phoenix or First Institutional Baptist Church and find us on your favorite social media platforms today.

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MINISTRY AND MEMBERSHIP

TALK OF THE TOWN MONTHLY NEWSLETTER 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 Afternoon Prayer and Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Senior Pastor - Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Executive Director of Ministries - Dr. Karen E. Stewart Ext. 2211 | kstewart@fibcaz.org Executive Director of Operations - Bro. Deangelo A. Hall Ext. 2205 | dhall@fibcaz.org Pastor of Family Life - The Rev. April Hawkins Ext. 2206 | ahawkins@fibcaz.org Pastor of Outreach and Justice - Dr. Donta’ McGilvery Ext. 2207 | dmcgilvery@fibcaz.org Digi Pastor - The Rev. Joseph E. Green jgreen@fibcaz.org Minister of Music - Sis. Brenda G. Hankins Ext. 2353 | bhankins@fibcaz.org Minister of Pastoral Counseling - Dr. Carolyn Watson Ext. 2227 | cwatson@fibcaz.org FIBCO Family Services, Inc. - Sister Chiquita Taylor Ext. 2226 | chiquita.taylor@fibco.org