First Sunday - The Lord’s Supper
Prayer Ministry Gathering
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Breaking Bread with the Pastors
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
ABCOFLASH Annual Meeting
Virtual Birthday Party
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Men’s Fishing Fellowship
Second Sunday - Men’s Sunday
Virtual Membership Town Hall
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Breaking Bread with the Pastors
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Third Sunday
In-Person Membership Town Hall
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Moment
Prayer Ministry Gathering
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Breaking Bread with the Pastors
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Fourth Sunday
First Lady Karen’s Birthday
Virtual Membership Town Hall
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Breaking Bread with the Pastors
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Marriage Ministry Game Night
Disciple U New Members Class
Fifth Sunday - Generations Sunday
In-Person Membership Town Hall
Fall Festival
Prayer Ministry Gathering
Intercessory Prayer
Sundays and Wednesdays
In-Person and 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 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, "Soul Care in African American Practice," by Barbara Peacock This class is held via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere If you miss the class, jump on our YouTube channel and rewatch the class.
Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141
Wednesdays at 7 p m Online
The Next Season of Breaking Bread with the Pastors is coming Wednesday, October 4.
We want you to join us for engaging conversation around real life topics
We're changing it up for season 4, so get ready for new topics and faces on the panel, but all the real and relevant conversation you enjoy.
We may make our plans, but the Lord orders our steps! That was quite evident when the night before our 118th Church and 46th Pastoral Anniversaries/Pastor Karen’s Retirement after 30 years on the FIBC Staff Celebration, I received a call from our guest preacher, Dr. Gary V. Simpson, Leading Pastor of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn, New York, informing me that due to unstable weather his plane to Phoenix had been cancelled Praise the Lord, Pastor Roland Pierce was God’s “ram in the bush” less than 24 hours before preaching time at FIBC. The Lord used him powerfully Pastor Karen and I are most appreciative of all of the acts of love that you directed our way during our triple-header celebration. We enjoyed fellowship, food and fun all weekend long Much gratitude to Deacon Darnell and the Rev Patricia Sells, Co-Chairpersons, and the celebration committee members and FIBC Staff for their leadership.
A couple of days after the aforementioned celebration, eleven of us were off to the Motherland on the 2023 FIBC African Mission Adventure to Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda. Believe me, the 31 hours getting to South Africa and the 48 hours returning to the Valley were all worth it. Persons accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior during worship at FIBC of Soweto and we baptized 46 new followers of Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 24th, during the organizing of FIBC of Rwanda! FIBC established a new partnership with The Global Cathedral-Nairobi and its Pastor, Bishop Moses Turere Pastor Thierry Mugemana was voted to become the Lead Pastor of FIBC of Rwanda.
Remember that we welcome our new Executive Director of Minister, Pastor John H Talley, III, on October 8, 2023 During October, FIBC will also be celebrating our men and boys under our 2023 FIBC Theme Focus: LET’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT” LOVING OUR GIFTED BROTHERS! In addition, Pastor Karen celebrates another birthday on October 22nd. That’s about it for now. See you soon.
Keep the faith and be encouraged!
Pastor Stewart
16 days, nearly 80 hours of air travel, stops in Cape Town & Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda, preaching, teaching, mission work and even a safari adventure We praise God for our Africa Adventure Mission Trip team and all they were able to see and experience this month
Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.
Dr. Karen E. Stewart
The Rev. Levada Coker
Sis. Carol Grant
The Rev. Jean Habineza
The Rev. Solange Habineza
The Rev. Fritzi Harris
The Rev. Oliver Harris, III
SIs. Lori Price
The Rev. Laura Reyes
Sis Geneva Woodards
Join us on Sunday, Oct 8 for Men’s Sunday 2023. We invite all men to serve in ministry, from the praise team to teaching, there is a place for you. It’s also when we welcome Dr. Dante Wright as our Guest Preacher He’s the Senior Pastor of Sweet Home Baptist - The Pinnacle of Praise Church in Round Rock, Texas.
The FIBC Prayer Ministry invites you to unite with us in prayer this October as part of a special prayer focus All you have to do is jump in the FIBC Zoom at 6:30 p.m. and bring your concerns.
October 3, 17 and 31
Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141
Our Outreach and Social Justice Ministry invites you to unite with others on World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on Sunday, Oct 15 at 7:30 and 11 a m worship Ministry members will be handing out pink and blue ribbons and there will be a special prayer and balloon release.
You’re invited to share the name of a child who passed away or a parent who experienced the loss of a child by emailing Pastor Donta’
It’s time for our annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival! Break out your favorite fall attire and join us on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a pumpkin design contest, pie eating contest, cake walk, face painting, prayer booth, bounce houses and more! This year we invite you to bring your entire family, and maybe a neighbor or two for the 2023 Fall Festival.
As part of our on-going effort to help define and reshape what membership at FIBC looks like, we invite you to join us for a series of Town Hall gatherings focused on new membership language, and the best part is you can join inperson or online.
In-Person - Sunday, Oct 15 & 29 at 9 a m
Online - Tuesday, Oct 10 & 24 at 6:30 p m
Zoom ID: 602 258 1998 Passcode: 1141
It is GAME ON and we invite all married, engaged and dating couples to join us for a Couple's Game Night. Bring your favorite board or card game, enjoy some small bites, fellowship and even a little couple's talk about health communications with our Senior Pastor and First Lady
Ouractive,oldermembers arebooked,busy&blessed!
ctober 1 is International Day of Older Persons and e 2023 Theme is “Fulfilling the Promises of the niversal Declaration of Human Rights for Older rsons: Across Generations”
venty-five years ago, the United Nations General sembly adopted the Universal Declaration on uman Rights, a monumental document in the story of human rights.
Written by representatives from around the world with different legal, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, it is the first document articulating the fundamental human rights that are meant to be universally protected. In recognition of this milestone, and looking to a future that delivers on the promise to ensure that all persons, including all older persons, fully enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms, the 33rd commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons will focus on the theme of “Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations”. The day puts a spotlight on the specificity of older persons around the world, for the enjoyment of their rights and in addressing violations, and how the strengthening of solidarity through equity and reciprocity between generations offers sustainable solutions to deliver on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals.
ChangetheWayYouThinkAboutAge!
The number of people aged 65 years or older worldwide is projected to more than double, rising from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion in 2050. The number of people aged 80 years or older is growing even faster.
Globally, babies born in 2022 are expected to live 71.7 years on average, 25 years longer than those born in 1950.
Population ageing is an irreversible global trend. In 2021, 1 in 10 people worldwide were aged 65 or above. In 2050, this age group is projected to account for 1 in 6 people globally.
Women tend to live longer than men and thus comprise the majority of older persons. In 1950, women could expect to live almost four years more than men globally. In 2021, the difference between the two had increased to more than five years.
The number of individuals categorized as older working-age (55 to 64 years) is projected to surge from 723 million in 2021 to 1,075 million in 2050, and eventually to 1,218 million by 2100.
Support the R.N. Nesby Scholarship Ministry
Become a special benefactor with the R N Nesby Scholarship Ministry and build educational brilliance These scholarships provide additional monies to students to help with financial need and are usually given each year during the annual Robert N Nesby Awards Convocation You can learn more by contacting the church office
Archie Moore Harrison Memorial Scholarship
Deacon Louis A. Smith, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Deacons Robert L and Faye Williams Langston University
Scholarship
Doeg M Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Dr Carnella Hardin Maricopa Community College District
Scholarship
Dr LaVern Tarkington Educational Scholarship
Dr Yolanda Y Smith/ AACTS Scholarship
Eileen Dorbin Memorial Scholarship
FIBC Historians William C and Valdia M Smith Memorial Scholarship
Franklin A Words Scholarship
Hart Family Memorial Scholarship
Jessie Elizabeth Washington Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
John and Jane Shipp Science Scholarship
Lorenzo A Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Lottie W Thornton Memorial Scholarship
Michael C Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Mildred Foote/Mary Bridges/Carolyn O’Neil Memorial Scholarship
Ralph D and Betty J Thompson Scholarship
Sandra L and Leonard Caldwell Memorial Scholarship
Steele Family Memorial Scholarship
Syrinthia Hasker Memorial Scholarship
Urquhart Family Scholarship
Velma Patton Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Wilma E Rhaney-Rose Library Ministry Scholarship
The FIBC Men’s Ministry invites all men and boys to join them on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a m to 4 p m at Chaparral Park in Scottsdale for a Fishing Fellowship Bring your favorite rod, enjoy a morning on the lake, complete with fellowship, food and fun. This event is free, but we need to know you want to attend by Wednesday, Oct. 4.
We’ve launched a new Bible Study for Young Adults that makes the Biblical connection to real life challenges. Join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in The Hope Center Community Room, and bring a friend This class is facilitated by Bro. Ivan and Sis Crystal Blackwell
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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FIBCO Family Services, Inc. is excited to announce a new grant from the FIBCO Family Services, Inc. is excited to announce a new grant from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, in partnership with Our Sister Our Brother to Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, in partnership with Our Sister Our Brother to establish a Family Resource Center in downtown Phoenix. establish a Family Resource Center in downtown Phoenix.
This center will support under-served and under- This center will support under-served and underrepresented families and provide a lifeline to support & represented families and provide a lifeline to support & sservices. ervices.
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. has an urgent need for men’s
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. has an urgent need for men’s clothing items. Everything from tops and bottoms to socks clothing items. Everything from tops and bottoms to socks and undergarments. The clothing bank is down to and undergarments. The clothing bank is down to extremely limited numbers and there has been an increase extremely limited numbers and there has been an increase in need. in need.
Items can be dropped off during business hours and on Items can be dropped off during business hours and on Sundays. For more information on specific items, contact Sundays. For more information on specific items, contact FIBCO Family Services, Inc. FIBCO Family Services, Inc.
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Thank you to everyone who supported our efforts this September. We provided fresh vegetables from the Desert Botanical Gardens, helped families facing food insecurities and continued to show that we are the Hope of the City, from the City Center. We also want to wish our faithful volunteers, Dottie and Debbie a Happy Birthday!
FIBCO is dedicated to fostering a culture of well- FIBCO is dedicated to fostering a culture of wellbeing and awareness in our community. That's being and awareness in our community. That's why we are proudly presenting the Prostate why we are proudly presenting the Prostate Cancer Awareness Health Festival "Stepping on Cancer Awareness Health Festival "Stepping on Cancer." Cancer."
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November 4th, 2023
November 4th, 2023
9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 5:00
FREE! FREE!
Our commitment to community health is Our commitment to community health is unwavering, and we extend a warm invitation to unwavering, and we extend a warm invitation to all community members to join us – admission is all community members to join us – admission is absolutely free. absolutely free.
Did you know FIBCO Family Services takes our
Did you know FIBCO Family Services takes our food distribution program to the streets? That's food distribution program to the streets? That's right, we offer mobile food distribution in the right, we offer mobile food distribution in the communitiesthatneedthemostsupport. communitiesthatneedthemostsupport.
This August there will be several mobile food
This August there will be several mobile food distributionsacrossthegreaterPhoenixarea.Be distributionsacrossthegreaterPhoenixarea.Be sure to follow our social media channels for sure to follow our social media channels for llocations,daysandtimes. ocations,daysandtimes.
And remember, we're always looking for a few
And remember, we're always looking for a few goodvolunteerstosupportourfoodandclothing goodvolunteerstosupportourfoodandclothing distribution program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays distribution program on Tuesdays, Wednesdays andFridaysfrom9a.m.to12:30p.m.,evenifit's andFridaysfrom9a.m.to12:30p.m.,evenifit's jjustforanhour. ustforanhour.
Can you believe we celebrated 118 years as a church and 46 years with Dr Stewart as our Senior Pastor!? This September brought much celebration and reflection, and we are excited that you were part of all of it We also honored our First Lady, Dr Karen Stewart’s retirement as the first Executive Director of Ministries
CELEBRATING AS A PASTOR AND PEOPLE CELEBRATING AS A PASTOR AND PEOPLE
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SERVICES
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND 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.
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.
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
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Executive Director - Akilah Stewart akilah stewart@fibco org