How does it feel moving closer and closer to being normal again after three years-plus of the pandemic? Here’s how I can tell that COVID-19 is not as impactful as it used to be—when I visit hospitals and my doctor’s appointments Most health professionals, for the most part, are not wearing masks anymore on their jobs However, I am not suggesting that you and I should not be vigilant and careful about the diminished capacity of the coronavirus that “rocked our world” early in 2020. I have my little sanitation practices that I maintain when I am in public places, even at FIBC. All I am saying is that we are experiencing a return to normalcy. And for that I am very thankful to God!
June’s 2023 FIBC Theme Focus is LET’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT” EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE! That’s a must for FIBC’s surviving in order to thrive in the early 21st century We commend Elder April Hawkins, our Pastor of Family of Life, for her vision and commitment to FIBC’s young people We are making some strides in our Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, with more to come. Please prioritize praying for and supporting our young people in tangible ways. We are enthused that our Annual CYYA Sunday and Annual Robert N. Nesby Scholarship Ministry Convocation will be on June 11. In addition, we are launching our virtual Vacation Bible School on Monday, June 12.
Lastly, I am so grateful that the Lord continues to use the pastor and people of FIBC for leadership beyond 1141 E. Jefferson Street. We will be hosting several community events in June. The Lord has us interacting with Baptists, Pentecostals, nondenomonationals, Catholics, interfaith groups, governments, businesses, large and small nonprofit organizations, health professionals, educators, locals and globals as well as everyday people We used to sing a song, “Lord, I Am Available to You”. That sums up who we are with a Purpose, Vision, Values and Strategy. Ain’t God good?
Keep the faith and be encouraged!
Pastor StewartPraise Team & Band Rehearsal
Virtual Birthday Party
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
FIBCO Festival of Health
First Sunday - The Lord's Supper
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Second Sunday - Children Youth & Young Adult Sunday
R.N. Nesby Scholarship Convocation
Virtual Vacation Bible School
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Third Sunday - Father's Day
Time to Remember
Campus Closed
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
ABC, USA Biennial Mission Trip
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Disciple U New Members Class
Fourth Sunday
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Intercessory Prayer
Sundays and Wednesdays
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.
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, "Watch Your Mouth," by Tony Evans 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 3 of Breaking Bread with the Pastors has come to an end, but you can continue the discussion in your own small group All you have to do is jump on
the FIBC Streaming Platforms, re-watch an episode and continue the discussion
FIBCO Family Services, Inc invites you and the entire family to attend the Festival of Health on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Hope Center Gym. This free community event will feature games, raffles & prizes, music health screenings, crisis training classes and activities for all ages There will also be representatives on hand from various community-based organizations, along with fresh food and lunch bag giveaways, along with sporting goods and more! We’re also excited to announce there will be medical experts on hand providing free blood pressure checks and dental screenings
For more information visit fibco.org.
We want to show our appreciation to the FIBC and FIBCO Family Services, Inc. volunteers so we ’ re having a celebration You’re invited to join us on Saturday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. in The Hope Center Gym for a special Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. We’re looking for all our ministry members and supporters to come out and be celebrated Whether you worked before the pandemic, during the pandemic or are just starting out, this is our opportunity to celebrate you.
To let us know you ’ re coming, all you have to do is register and tell us if you ’ re a FIBC or FIBCO volunteer and where you serve, that’s it! We need a headcount to ensure we have enough food and gifts, so we ask that you RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 7. If you have any questions, please call the church office
It is time to celebrate the children, youth and young adults of FIBC. Our annual CYYA Sunday is coming up on Sunday, June 11 and we are excited for all God is doing in the lives of our young people. We want to see every young person in worship at 7:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. There’s a place for every young person in ministry, from singing in the choir to ushering, this is a great time to join and connect with other young people You’ll want to stay tuned to your email and the video announcements as we announce more exciting activities and our guest speaker, then bring your entire family with you to worship on Sunday, June 11 for Children Youth and Young Adult Sunday
2023
Academic excellence will be on full display this June as part of the annual R.N. Nesby Scholarship Convocation. We’re honoring and celebrating the class of 2023, along with this year ’ s scholarship winners and awarding our first scholarship for a community member Join us on Sunday, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for this annual celebration and celebrate our model scholars.
If you are a 2023 graduate, promotion or honors student we also want to celebrate you. Let Pastor April know you're graduating, have been promoted or finished the year with honors so we can celebrate you during worship services on Sunday, June 11 There's also a link on our website
Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You’ll need to bring your A-game for this year ’ s Vacation Bible School. Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds From classic tabletop games to video games and more, young people will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives. What’s more, as week concludes, our young people will earn that even when you mess up, it’s never “ game over ”
This year ’ s Vacation Bible School is being offered online, so you can participate no matter where you are All you have to do is pick-up your virtual VBS kit from the Sanctuary Welcome Center, then jump on the FIBC YouTube Channel, June 12 through 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. We want to see all our young people in Virtual Vacation Bible School, learning about all the twists and turns that life throws at you, even as you walk out your life with Christ
It’s time to celebrate Dad! We want to see every father and father figure in worship on Father’s Day Sunday, June 18. It’s a time to honor all the men in our lives and the amazing work they do each and every day. We’ll have a special gift for all the dads and even some amazing eats in-between services.
As part of our way of celebrating dad, we ’ re asking all the women to serve on Father’s Day Sunday Why not give dad a break on Father’s Day All you have to do is pick the ministry area you want to serve in and let us know by calling the church office. Bring your entire family to worship at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Father’s Day Sunday, June 18.
Like many holidays, Father’s Day can be a difficult time for many The FIBC H E L P S Ministry wants to create a safe space for you to honor the life of a loved one who’s no longer with us as part of a Time to Remember. It’s your opportunity to light a candle, say a prayer, sit in silence or join the discussion at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.
The FIBC campus will be closed on Tuesday, June 20 as the staff observes the Juneteenth Holiday All office operations in FIBCO and FIBC will resume on Wednesday, June 21 Please make any necessary schedule adjustments
We're going to worship as ONE Church Family this July and want you and your entire familytojoinusforourSuperSizedSummerWorshipServices.
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Our Marvelous May shone a bright light on the women and mothers of FIBC as we celebrated with our first ever Mother's Day High Tea and high impact, high energy Mother's Day Worship Services We also experienced the power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday and had our own "mountaintop experience" as part of the Deacon DeWoody McClinton Memorial Day Hike May was marvelous and more is to come!
stries are continuing to make the transition ife on the FIBC campus and that means we ore volunteer support. We want you to find e in ministry and serve, and trust and believe, plenty of room for you to use your gifts and
need of volunteers for ministries like the Security (Ministry of Protection), Multi-Media dent Ministries But there are other places you e Please take the next step by calling the ffice or emailing to let us know you're ready to ministry
Executive Director of Ministries
Various Family Life (Student Ministries) positions
Receptionist (PT)
Custodian (FT)
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: Visit
#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.
er worshiping in person or online, you have the unity to give generously through tithes and g. Your generous support of FIBC goes a long n helping us fulfill our mission, vision and se.
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Mail or In-Person (1141 E Jefferson St , Phoenix, 85034)
shAPP using the tag $FIBCAZ line 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.
#didyouknow FIBC has several social media channels for yo to like, share, follow and enjoy?
You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Start liking and sharing our online content, and ge 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.
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 D. Hall Ext. 2205 | dhall@fibcaz.org
Pastor of Family Life - The Rev April Hawkins Ext 2206 | ahawkins@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 Worship and Arts - Dr. Maurice Terrell mterrell@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
FIBC! Can you believe it has been one year since Student Ministries came back to in-person activities on our campus? One thing we know for sure, God has proven Himself faithful once again and we are grateful! I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for all the support, prayers, and love that we have received inrebuildingthisgreatministry
As we continue to grow and build, we find ourselves needing help through volunteering. This will help us provide more engagement opportunities for ourFIBCfamilies Wehavegreatplans,butweneedmorehands!
Please be prayerful in considering lending your time to this ministry as we celebrateempoweringyoungpeoplethismonthatFIBC.
June10
June11
VolunteerAppreciation
Children,Youth&YoungAdult
Sunday
GraduationCelebration
R.N.NesbyScholarship
Convocation
June12-16
June18
June24
VirtualVacationBibleSchool
Father'sDay
FIBCDayofService
Astheseasonhitsfullonsummermode,takealookatsomeofthesetipson socialmediauseprovidedbytheU.S.SurgeonGeneral.
Reachoutforhelp:Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowisbeingnegativelyaffected bysocialmedia,reachouttoatrustedfriendoradultforhelp.
Createboundaries:Limittheuseofphones,tablets,andcomputersforat leastonehourbeforebedtimeandthroughthenighttomakesureyouget enoughsleep.
Becautiousaboutwhatyoushare:Personalinformationaboutyouhas value.Beselectivewithwhatyoupostandshareonlineandwithwhom,asit isoftenpublicandcanbestoredpermanently
Don’tkeepharassmentorabuseasecret:Reachouttoatleastoneperson youtrust,suchasaclosefriend,familymember,counselor,orteacher,who cangiveyouthehelpandsupportyoudeserve.
Createafamilymediaplan:Agreed-uponexpectationscanhelpestablish healthytechnologyboundariesathome–includingsocialmediause.
Createtech-freezones:Restricttheuseofelectronicsatleastonehour beforebedtimeandthroughthenightandkeepotherin-persongatherings likemealtimedevicefree.
Model responsible behavior: Parents can set a good example of what responsibleandhealthysocialmediauselookslikebylimitingtheirownuse, beingmindfulofsocialmediahabitsandmodelingpositivebehavior.
Empower kids: Teach kids about technology and empower them to be responsibleonlineparticipantsattheappropriateage
As we encourage engagement by conversation about important topics, we wanted to provide some conversation starters for you and your family. These discussions can take place around the dinner table, on the way to or fromschool,orwhilecasuallyhangingoutatagameorothergathering
As you have these conversations, the goal is to get some insight on your young person ’ s thoughts, help to navigate them toward a healthy though process, and always interject the message of God's love to them If you haveanideaforan“aroundthetable”conversationstarter,emailme.
Whatarethethreemostinterestingthingsaboutyou?
Ifyouhadonlythreewordstodescribemeasaparent?
Whatisyourfavoritefamilytradition?
Whataremostproudofyourselfabout?
We want you and your entire family to keep the good music vibes going all month long, so we ' ve created a PLAYLIST ofamazingmusicforyoutovibeto.
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WhenIPraybyDOE
HeartoftheFatherbyRyanEllis& DOE
BeautifulbyHulvey
GoodNow(Remix)byDOEft Wande
HisWordsbyGraceTena
HolyGhostbyKJScriven
NewbyTyeTribbett
SoGoodbyPastorMikeJr
AllThingsbyKirkFranklin
Mo’BetterbyKierraSheard
WearegearingupforCYYASundayon June11 andwewanttoseeyourbest serve!Children,youth,andyoungadults will be serving in all ways, always in worshipandweneedyourhelp Ifyou sing, dance, minister spoken word or poetry,liketoprayorread,weneedyou There’s a place for you in ministry on Sunday,June11
Ifyou’reinterestedinserving,justreach out.WewantyoutoshowoffyourBEST SERVEonCYYASunday
Everymonthwe'regoingtohighlight oneofouramazingvolunteers whoservesinFamilyLife!
Ifyouknowanamazingvolunteer you'dliketoseehighlighted, letPastorAprilknow.
Everymonthwe'regoingtohighlight oneofouramazingstaffmembers whoworksinFamilyLife!
Ifyouknowanamazingstaffmember you'dliketoseehighlighted, letPastorAprilknow.
Everymonthwe'regoingtohighlight oneofouramazingstudentsoryoung adultswhoparticipatesinFamilyLife!
Ifyouknowanamazingstudentoryoung adultyou'dliketoseehighlighted, letPastorAprilknow
Areyoudoinggreatthingsatschool?Did youplaceinarecentcompetition?Wewant tocelebrateyouroutstanding achievements!
Ifyou'dliketoshareyouroutstanding achievementswithus, letPastorAprilknow
Wewanttocelebrateyourfamilyandthe wonderfulpeopleinyourtribe.
Ifyou'dliketoseeyourfamilyhighlighted, letPastorAprilknow.
