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Noonday Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
National Day of Prayer
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Sock Hoppin’ through the Decades
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 - Mother’s Day
Time to Remember
Pre-Noonday Prayer
Noonday Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Third Sunday - Pentecost
R.N. Nesby Scholarship Convocation
Pre-Noonday Prayer
Noon Day Bible Study
Evening Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Fourth Sunday
Memorial Day Hike
Campus Closed - Memorial Day
Observance
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 to be walking through our Values as a Pastor and People
In-person Bible Study will meet in The Hope Center Chapel
Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141
Evening Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. In-Person
Our Wednesday evening series, will walk through our Values as a Pastor and People with Pastor Talley. This is your opportunity to come learn more about who we are and what we believe
Greetings, FIBC Members and Friends,
It is said that “April showers bring May flowers”. That may not be the case for the Arizona desert, but it sure is for FIBC coming out of Revival in April with the powerful, pertinent preaching of Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson, Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California, April 14-16.
God-willing, the April Revival showers will continue to bring May (and then some) flowers and fruit for this pastor and people. Her first message on Sunday morning during our 7:30 a.m. worship was titled, “WE STILL WIN” from II Samuel 21:15-22, and showered us with a kairos Word Its points were: (1) New giants have new equipment We must change our strategy to reach a who new generation; (2) New giants require a new level of commitment to defeat those giants; and (3) New giants require a new level of trust. What a timely Word for us as we are amidstamajortransitionatFIBC! Myfollow-upmessagetotheRevivalwastitled,“THREERsTO RETAIN REVIVAL” from Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 9:19-23. Its points were: (1) Renew, (2) Reach, and (3) Relevance. Lord, you sent us a Revival. Please help us to retain it! In Jesus Christ’sNamedowepray. Amen.
Our 2024 FIBC Theme Focus for this month is THANK YOU, LORD, FOR OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER STRENGTHENING FAMILIES ON CHANGING TIMES! Therefore, we will lift up various aspects of family throughout the 31 days of May We begin as a church family by teaching from my book, Our Values as a Pastor and People: The Bible Study, on Wednesdays at noonand6:30p.m. Then,wecelebratemothersandmother-figuresonMother’sDay. Pentecost Sunday falls on May 19, when we will accentuate the power of praying and waiting on the Holy Spirit, as well as hold our Annual Robert N. Nesby Scholarship Convocation at 9:30 a.m. that same day. We will end the month celebrating Memorial Day with a special time to remember family, food, fun and friends. We will take our Annual Deacon DeWoody McClinton Memorial DayHikesomewhereintheValleyoftheSunonMay27
Lastly, we look forward to getting to know our new Pastor of Family Life in the person of the ReverendThomasClaibornIV,whobeganonApril14,2024. Hewillbeintroducedinmoredetail inthisMaynewsletter
Keepthefaithandbeencouraged!
Planning for our 119th Church and 47th Pastoral Anniversaries Celebration is now underway. We’re looking for volunteers who want to serve on the planning committee for our September activities.
There are several positions and opportunities available To join the team, scan the QR code or call the office
As part of our commitment to your spiritual growth and discipleship, we are excited to spend May studying from our Values as a Pastor and People, the Bible Study written by Dr Stewart, at 12 and 6:30 p m each Wednesday Our Values are the scripturally based standards that motivate and guide FIBC in fulfilling our Vision and Purpose Each week we ’ re going to dive into one of the value principles and look at both the Biblical and real-world implications it has for us.
Books are available for $5 each in Ms. Jessie’s Place and for purchase through Amazon, but you don’t need the book in order to participate in the Bible Study.
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2. This year ’ s theme is “Lift up the Word – Light up the World,” based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31. Established as an annual event in 1952, National Day of Prayer was founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion. We invite you to pray wherever you are for the well-being of the U S , for those in leadership at the local, state, national and international levels, for the church and our education systems and for your families
The FIBC Marriage, Men’s and Women’s Ministries invite you to jump, jive and fellowship at Sock Hoppin' through the Decades on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in The Hope Center Gym.
Come dressed in your favorite decade attire; break out your poodle skirts, pedal pushers and bop socks, baggy jeans and enjoy classic food, music and entertainment
This event is an adults-only, 18-years-old and up fellowship opportunity Tickets are $5 each and available for purchase today Invite your friends and family because this event is open to everyone
We’re going to celebrate God’s Favorite Girls this May That’s every mother and motherfigure in our lives on Mother’s Day We invite you and your entire family to join us in worship on Sunday, May 12.
As our special gift to you, we ’ re also taking Mother’s Day pictures following both services in The Hope Center Gym. Stop by with your family and have your picture done. Mother’s Day is a great time to celebrate all the mothers and mother figures, God’s favorite girls, in your life, so join us on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12
The FIBC HELPS Ministry will hold a Time to Remember on Mother’s Day Sunday at 9:30 a m This is an opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one who’s no longer with us in a safe, supportive and healing atmosphere You are welcome to light a candle, say a prayer or just sit silently and listen to others
The HELPS Ministry holds a Time to Remember on various special holidays throughout the year, and it is open to anyone, no matter your membership status.
Our global mission-minded ministry work will be on full display this year with trips to Africa and now India This fall, Pastor Stewart will travel to India and you ’ re invited to join him There will be an interest meeting for those looking for more information on the trip on Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The tentative trip dates are Monday, October 20 through Tuesday, October 29 and the estimated cost is $3,000.00 per person. If you ’ re interested in traveling with Pastor Stewart to India, you ’ re invited to join the meeting using the meeting ID: 846 4781 7094.
The R.N. Nesby Scholarship Ministry is excited to present its annual Convocation Celebration on Sunday, May 19 at 9:30 a m in the Fellowship Hall The celebration program includes recognizing our scholarship recipients and the accomplishments of those graduating
The scholarships provided through the ministry are funded by members in honor or recognition of a loved one, special accomplishment or designation
We invite you to celebrate the class of 2024 on May 19. We’re looking to recognize all perfect attendance, honors, promotion and graduation students at all levels. If you have a young person you’d like recognized, scan the QR code to submit their information no later than Wednesday, May 15 in order to be included in the celebration If you have any questions, please call the office
R.N. Nesby Scholarship Convocation
The Annual DeWoody McClinton Memorial Day Hike will take place on Monday, May 27. Lace up your hiking boots and join Dr. Stewart for a healthy hike. The annual event honors the late Deacon DeWoody McClinton who hiked every mountain in the Greater Phoenix area, and Dr Stewart is committed to doing the same
There are several mountains being discussed for this year ’ s hike and the location will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned
The power of the Holy Spirit falls on Pentecost Sunday, May 19. 50 days following the resurrection, Christians around the world honor the descent of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the apostles while they were in Jerusalem as described in Acts. Pentecost Sunday at FIBC means high and holy, spirit-filled praise and worship and a special Preached Word We want to see you and your entire family in worship on Pentecost Sunday
There is nothing like feeling the energy around Holy Week Christians around the world, and right here at FIBC, are empowered, inspired and motivated to continue to share the Good News of Christ The last Sunday in March proved to be the catalyst for the revival moments we experienced as a church family in April and we will feel the effects for some time to come
Creator of A-School, Visionary Coach, and skilled Facilitator, Thomas (Pastor Tommy) Claiborn, moves through the world with the mindset and personal motto of “living a legacy that glories The Creator” Thomas Claiborn IV has invested the last 15 years of his work experience in the non-profit, children’s ministry, and child-development sectors; spaces where work makes an impact for generations to come. Continuing in civic engagement and bridging resource gaps to better serve Arizona communities and families as a whole, he has helped many organizations and families to aim beyond success, to a place of significance
As a Community Liaison, trained in the 5 Protective Factors via Prevent Child Abuse AZ, and a Statewide Community Engagement Coordinator with First Things First, he has collaborated and engaged in many cross-sector conversations with businesses, faith-based, and policy leaders to implement practical strategies for collective impact While serving with the Arizona Faith Council (GodEnriches org), ASU’s C3 Campus Ministries, Impact College ministries, Every Nation Ministries, the Tempe Children’s Advocacy Network, and the City of Phoenix District 8, he focused on vision fulfillment, movement retention, and volunteer recruitment to support a healthy organizational/community culture.
Establishing the foundation for synergy is a top priority for Pastor Tommy. Leveraging his skills in strategic-planning and team development offers the essentials for clear and competent execution as the State of Arizona moves in the right direction: strengthening relationships with socially-responsible organizations and extending holistic family services With this in mind, the idea of “ It takes a whole village ” moves from a simple slogan to a service strategy that he lives out daily and intends to implement in each role he supports
Married for over 15 years to his bride, Candace, he enjoys spending quality time with his family. Playing and watching movies with his three young children are just a few of his favorite things.
Pastor Tommy is a Pittsburgh, PA native and received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Howard University, and continues his education with a love for reading and researching Carrying a deep intention of supporting families to develop their vision as God guides them, Pastor Tommy has the joy of applying his learnings in a way that invites children and youth with curiosity and thoughtfulness
As part of our Mother’s Day tradition of sharing from the mothers and mother-figures of FIBC, this year we thought it would be nice to hear from some of our “OG” moms, the women who make up the Century Club. With decades of motherly life experiences, they have wisdom to share and stories to tell. Here are just a few thoughts from some of our Century Club mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and mother-figures.
Mother Margia Beard
Mother of 4; grandmother of 5; great grandmother of 6
Favorite Scripture – Isaiah 66:12b-13 “You will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem”
Advice – A mother will give her life to save her child
Mother Cornelia Harris
Mother of 2; grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 29
Favorite Scripture – Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”
Advice – Connect with Christ; train up a child in the way he should go.
Mother Viola Jenkins
Mother of 7; grandmother of 28, great grandmother of 50
Favorite Scripture – Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”
Advice – Trust in the Lord; believe God’s Word; have faith in the Lord; do God’s commands; read God’s word and put it in your heart.
Mother Rose Nelson
Mother of 1; grandmother of 1; great grandmother of 2
Favorite Scripture – Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ”
Advice – Put God first in your life Be grateful for what you have Take children to visit family to learn of their heritage
Mother Vera Randolph
Mother of 5; grandmother of 5; great grandmother of 1 Favorite Scripture – Luke 6:31: “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”
Advice – Be careful about how they treat their children. Be careful with people around them. Train their child in the way they should go
Mother Ionia Strong
Mother of 4; grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 12 Favorite Scripture – Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it”
Advice – Read her two Scriptures of Proverbs 22:6 and 23:13
Mother Joan Tease
Mother of 2; 1 adopted daughter; 5 adopted grandchildren Favorite Scripture – Isaiah 40:30-31: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint”
Advice – It takes time to know another person. Be patient. Sit up in bed and discuss the problems. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Don’t try to be perfect. Be kind to yourself and kindness and understanding will come out to your partner.
Mother Birdie Thompson
Mother of 3; grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 4 Favorite Scripture – Romans 8:28: “All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose ”
Advice – Believe that Jesus is the Risen Savior. Believe He loves you and then you can love others. Be the example for your children how you treat others and conduct yourself.
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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
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
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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 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 Operations - Bro Deangelo D Hall Ext 2205 | dhall@fibcaz org
Executive Director of Ministries - The Rev John Talley, III Ext 2211 | jtalley@fibcaz org
Pastor of Congregational Care - The Rev Sharmal Cannon Ext 2228 | scannon@fibcaz org
Pastor of Family Life - The Rev Thomas Claiborn, IV Ext 2206 | tclaiborn@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