It appears to be true that “March is coming in like a lion . . . ” , at least, weatherwise. Nevertheless, we know that “the Lion of Judah” is in charge of our lives, so we have nothing to fear. February was a full and fruitful month for FIBC We celebrated Black History Month all 28 days as a pastor and people in a variety of ways The Lord provided me with opportunities to preach and teach about our history, heritage and harassment as a people of African descent at FIBC, other churches, an elementary school, a community college, a university, a military base and on Zoom. However, one of the highlights of last month was the 50th Anniversary of the Broadway House Apartments the February 25th in South Phoenix. Talking about SHIFTING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT”! The Broadway House Apartments are a living testimony of new birth, near crucifixion and death, and resurrection for FIBC’s own low-income housing complex. Please see some of the celebration’s photographs in this newsletter
We begin March during the first full week of the 2023 Lenten Season. It is my prayer that you are intentionally spending each day leading to Resurrection Sunday 2023 moving closer to our loving and liberating Lord Jesus Christ. Although March is a relatively “quiet” month for FIBC, our 2023 FIBC Theme Focus is LET’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT” ON A MISSION FOR HIM! That’s right! As followers of Jesus Christ, each of us has been “volun-told” by our Savior to be about Missions spreading His Good News to everyone. March 18-19 FIBC will celebrate General Mission Weekend. I thank God for our General Mission Ministry which fulfills our Purpose, Vision, Values and Strategy with enthusiasm, effectiveness and excellence week after week. Lastly, as we are coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, please join the hundreds of FIBC members making their way back to Sunday morning worship services at 7:30 and 11:00 a m in-person, because your presence makes a difference!
Keep the faith and be encouraged!
Pastor Stewart
A Call to Prayer
January 2, 7pm
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 3 of Breaking Bread with the Pastors is back
You're invited to join the discussion each night on the FIBC Streaming Platforms
We're addressing cultural topics, making the Biblical connection and providing the Christian response Share your thoughts and join us in prayer.
March 18-19
SPECIAL WEDNESDAY SPECIAL WEDNESDAY LENTEN BIBLE STUDY LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
February 22-April 8
The FIBC General Mission Ministry invites you to attend General Mission Weekend 2023, March 18-19 This year's theme is "Push Forward," based on Philippians 3:13-14 and is sure to inspire you to be mission-minded as we continue our church-wide shift
You’re invited to join us on Saturday, March 18 for our luncheon celebration beginning at 11 a m Tickets are $20 each. We’re excited to welcome Minister Sheila Harris as our Keynote Speaker
Then on Sunday, you ’ re invited to join us in worship at 7:30 a m and 11 a m as we welcome the Reverend Leza ShannonBuckley of Cathedral of Life Church in Houston, Texas as our Guest Preacher, in addition to special music and presentations.
We invite you to join us for General Mission Weekend 2023, March 18-19. For more information, contact Pastor Cannon.
Welcome to the Lenten Season of Prayer and Fasting at FIBC! In addition to our daily scripture guide and devotion, we invite you to join us each Wednesday at 12 p.m. for our Special Lenten Bible Study, “Make Room for Lent ” We’re walking through the Biblical principles associated with Lent each week as part of our middle of the day Bible Study, and you ’ re welcome to join us in the FIBC Zoom
Don’t forget we ’ re also praying and fasting during Lent as part of our Modified Daniel Fast. We’ve created a guide for you to use, complete with guidelines, shopping lists and more. There is still time for you and your entire family to join in. Stop by the church office or visit our website for your downloadable copy.
Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141
SPECIAL SPECIAL LENTEN LENTEN BIBLE STUDY BIBLE STUDYWe invite you to celebrate the “empty grave ” that proves our Savior lives as part of our Holy Week 2023 activities at FIBC. There is something for you and your entire family.
Palm Sunday, April 2
Worship Services at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in-person and Streaming
Maundy Thursday “7 Last Words”
April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Streaming ONLY
Good Friday, April 7 at 12 p.m.
AACCC Community Good Friday Service in-person and Streaming
Resurrection Sunday, April 9
Traditional Worship Services at 5:30 a m and 7:30 a m , in-person and Streaming Special Theatrical Worship Experience, That Towering Cross, 11 a.m., in-person only.
Do you want to learn how to score like LeBron and “Dame Time?” Do your on the court skills need a refresher course? Are you interested in learning basketball fundamentals? Or do you just want to have some fun with friends? Either way, we ’ re excited to announce the launch of the Hoop Dreams Basketball Skills Clinics.
Kicking off on Sunday, March 26, this is your opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals, brush up on your shooting skills or get some one-on-one coaching Free and open to all young people, ages 5 to 18 Sessions begin at 1 p.m. in The Hope Center Gym.
FIBC has partnered with Arc Health to offer preventative health services to our members and wider community We are one of 33 churches around the country who are piloting this preventative health program, creating a new healthcare opportunity in our community.
Joining this program means you will receive a personalized care plan that will cover the next 5 years After you sign-up you will receive information on how to access our on-campus health pod where you can meet with medical professionals and receive your annual wellness check-up. There is no co-pay or deductible.
It is a one-on-one discussion with health care professionals about your goals and concerns.
It is an opportunity to review or create a wellness plan. It is a free service to maximize your wellness.
You must have had Medicare Part B coverage for more than 12 months, and not had a Medicare Initial Physical Exam or Annual Wellness Visit within the last year. If other services are provided or lab work is ordered during the visit, those will be billed at the normal rate.
Your AWV is still free.
We are in the sign-up phase of this initiative You can sign-up by calling the church office
Have you been reading the monthly Mayo Clinic Medical Minute? Each month we present and highlight medical issues and education in the African American community.
These monthly medical minutes, posted on the third Sunday of each month and in partnership with Mayo Clinic, seek to provide information and resources on topics that matter in our community.
African-American Heritage Month may be the shortest on the calendar, but it was certainly long on activities and spiritual growth at FIBC All we can say is, BUT GOD! From spirit-filled worship, to the African-American Storytellers Production and even a few negro spirituals from our Praise Team, we were blessed by the energy and spirit that helped usher in the 2023 Lenten Season, as we celebrated our heritage and history
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
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.
o Give:
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.
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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
