It’s that time of the year our 118th Church and 46th Pastoral Anniversaries Celebration, with the addition of honoring Dr. Karen E. Stewart, our Executive Director of Ministries, for her 28 years as a servant-leading member of the FIBC Staff Our triple-header celebration takes place, Friday, September 8th, paying tribute to Pastor Karen, and Sunday, September 10th, with anniversaries worship services, with Dr Gary V Simpson, Leading Pastor of the legendary Concord Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, Brooklyn, New York, formerly pastored by the one and only Dr. Gardner Calvin Taylor for 42 years Please pray for our weekend activities and plan to attend as many of the three celebration activities that you can. Our 2023 FIBC Theme Focus for this month is LET’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LORD’S “BUT” CELEBRATING AS A PASTOR AND PEOPLE.
We are also in the final preparation for the “holy historic” 2023 Africa Mission Adventure Trip, September 1227, to three African countries, namely, the Republic of South Africa, where FIBC of Soweto is, Kenya, with the pastor and people of The Global Cathedral Nairobi, and Rwanda, where we will consecrate the First Institutional Baptist Church of Kigali, Rwanda, under the guidance of FIBC African Pastoral Leadership Team (APLT) members, Pastors Jean Claude and Solange Habineza. During the month of September, Pastor Mbaya Barampunde, the other member of FIBC’s APLT, will be doing mission work in his native homeland of Burundi as well as other East Africa countries, representing the Lord and FIBC in Burundi.
We also congratulate our own Sister Brenda G. Hankins, Minister of Music, for being honored with five other women by the NAACP Maricopa County Branch, Saturday, September 9th, as well as the 75th Anniversary of the Central District Missionary Baptist Association, Saturday, September 16th Providentially, both Sister Hankins and CDMBA welcomed me to FIBC and Arizona over 46 years ago.
Keep the faith and be encouraged!
Pastor Stewart
First Sunday - The Lord's Supper
Campus Closed - Labor Day Observance
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Anniversaries Celebration: Foodie
Friends
Second Sunday - 118th Church & 46th
Pastoral Anniversaries
FIBC Mission Trip to Africa
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart Outreach & Justice Suicide Prevention
Prayer Vigil
Third Sunday
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Fourth Sunday
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Praise Team & Band Rehearsal
Friday Fellowship with Pastor Stewart
Disciple U New Members Class
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
Breaking Bread
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.
Let's Shift to the Right Side of the Lord's "But" Celebrating as a Pastor and People
FIBC invites you to celebrate our 2023 Anniversaries Celebration this September. This year marks the 118th Church Anniversary of our Church Family, 46th Pastoral Anniversary of our Senior Pastor, Dr Warren H Stewart, Sr and 30 year Retirement Celebration of Dr Karen E Stewart.
Our celebration will highlight the work of our historic church, the leadership of our Senior Pastor in the Greater Phoenix area and beyond, and the retirement of Dr Karen E Stewart as FIBC's first Executive Director of Ministries.
There are two opportunities for you to participate in, our Iron Chef competition, Foodie Friends, on Friday, September 8 and Worship Services on Sunday, September 10 We want to see you and your entire family the September as we celebrate 118 years as a church, under the leadership of our Senior Pastor for the last 46 years and the retirement of Pastor Karen E. Stewart
Friday, September 8
6 p.m. | The Hope Center Gym | $35 per person
Foodie Friends: an Iron Chef Experience
We invite you to experience our Foodie Friends competition and get a tasting of chef-inspired meals, side dishes and more. We're celebrating the 30 years of community work, servant leadership and commitment of Dr Karen E Stewart
Sunday, September 10 7:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. | The Worship Center Anniversaries Worship Services
High energy worship, praise and the preached word are take center stage, as we welcome Dr. Gary V. Simpson as our Guest Preacher on Anniversaries Sunday. He is the Leading Pastor of Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, New York
Incaseyou’veneverwatchedtheshow,anIron Chefcompetitioninvolvesthataregivena themeingredientandmustcreateadishthat bestincorporatestheingredient,allwithinapreallottedtime.ForFIBC,ourIronChefExperience allowsforuptosix(6)chefteamstocreatea dishfromalistofDrKarenStewart’sfavorite cuisinesAttheendofthecompetition,the disheswillbepresentedtotheaudiencejudges andawinnerwillbecrownedtheultimate FoodieFriend.
We invite you to experience our Foodie Friends competition as an audience judge Your ticket purchase includes a tasting of all the chef’s meals, as well as other appetizing side dishes and more. Tickets for Foodie Friends are $35 per person. As an audience judge you will be given a ballot for the foodie competition Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable All entrants, 5years-old and up, must have a ticket. Infants and toddlers under 5-years-old are not expected to eat.
Tickets will be sold until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
You can show your love for our Pastoral Family in a tangible way by giving a special love offering this September All you have to do is pick-up a love offering envelope in the sanctuary or use online giving and mark your gift "Pastoral Love Offering." Let's celebrate our Pastoral Family and show them how much we love them.
All anniversaries related information can be found at fibcaz.org/anniversaries.
Our Outreach and Social Justice Ministry is launching a new Bible Study class designed with you in mind. Evangelism in the Local Church is all about telling your story and using new evangelism tools
This class will provide you with the tools and tips necessary to evangelize, including something you already have - your own story. Class begins Sunday, September 3 at 9:30 a.m. and will continue through the end of the year
We want to remind you that our campus will be closed on Tuesday, September 5 as we observe Labor Day. The office and FIBCO Family Services will resume to normal hours that Wednesday
We are excited for the upcoming Africa Mission Trip, September 12-27. Our delegation will be traveling to South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda, where they'll visit FIBC of Soweto and consecrate FIBC of Kigali, Rwanda Pastor Stewart will share more information on the trip in the coming days. We invite you to join us for a special prayer time for those traveling on Sunday, Sept. 10 during worship.
Suicide rates are climbing in Black communities around the U S A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that although the overall rate of suicide decreased, the rate increased among black men.
To help shine a light on suicide awareness and prevention, the Outreach and Social Justice Ministry will host a Suicide Prevention and Awareness event on Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m. Join us as we commemorate the lives lost to suicide, get information from community organizations and non-profits and learn the signs so you can support a loved one who may be in distress.
Men’s Sunday
Join us on Sunday, October 9 for Men’s Sunday 2023. We invite all men to serve in ministry on that Sunday, from the praise team to teaching, there is a place for you It’s also the Sunday when we welcome Dr. Donta Wright as our Guest Preacher. He’s the Senior Pastor of Sweet Home Baptist: The Pinnacle of Praise Church in Round Rock, Texas
Al married, engaged and dating couples are invited to join us for Game Night on Friday, October 27. Bring your favorite card or table game, play with friends, enjoy small bites & drinks and hear from our Pastor and First Lady on “healthy communication.” Registration details and additional information will be released in the coming weeks
toourSeptember CenturyClubmembers!
Happy 100th Birthday
Sister Marteal Singleton
September 18
We are elated to honor the 100th birthday of Century Club member, SisterMarteal Singleton. She will reach this magnificent milestone on September 18. She now lives in Michigan.
toourSeptember CenturyClub members!
Celebrating 67years
Deacon John & Dr. Florence Wilhight
September 4
We could not have supported our students and community like we were able to in our Back to SchoolBashandGenerationsSundaywithoutyour help.Toallofourministrygroups,FIBCO,OurSister Our Brother, Rio Solado College, and all of our sponsors,thankyouforyourgenerosityandyour open hands and hearts during back to school. SpecialthankstoourclinicianswhohostedfirstclassworkshopsduringourGenerationsWeekend Saturday,BrotherJeromeGarrisonandErikaHinkle, you are second to none and we are blessed to servewithyouhereatFIBC!
Aswecontinuetodolifetogether,theseasonsarechangingand theleavesteachusanamazinglessononfallingintoourfaithand followingwhatcomenaturaltousinourfaithlives.InEcclesiastes 3,KingSolomonsharesonthedifferentseasonswewillencounter inthislife.Andalthoughweseetheconstanttransitionofwhatis expectedforeveryseason,ourfaithleadsustoknowaccordingto Psalm 102:27 and Hebrews 13:8, that God is the same and He remains forever! What a comfort to know that no matter how tumultuoustheseasonschangingare,thatwehavethecomfortof knowingthatGodremainsthesameforeverandthatHeisalways withusinthechangingofthoseseasons,Matthew28:20.Today, takeamomenttofallinto,leanintotheconstantofGod’spresence andHisleadingineverytransitionandnewseasonofourlives. Allow Him to cover, counsel, and console you through every uncertainty as we fall into this next season by faith, with full confidence.
Buildgoodhomework&studyhabits
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Setaconsistentbedtimeforyourchild andstickwithiteverynight.
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Insufficientsleepisassociatedwithlower academicachievement,aswellashigher ratesofabsenteeismandtardiness
Createabedtimeroutinethatis consistentwillhelpyourchildsettledown andfallasleep
Componentsofacalmingpre-bedtime routinemayinvolveabath/shower, readingwiththem,andtuckingthemin andsayinggood-nighttothem.
Haveyourchildturnoffelectronic deviceswellbeforebedtime.Trytohave thehomeasquietandcalmaspossible whenyoungerchildrenaretryingtofall asleep.
Checklists,timers,andparental supervisioncanhelpovercome homeworkproblems.
Ifyourchildisstrugglingwitha particularsubject,speakwiththeir teacherforrecommendationsonhowto helpyourchildathomeoratschool.
Ifyoubelieveyourchildwouldbenefit fromspecialeducationservices,submit arequesttoyourschoolforan IndividualizedEducationProgram evaluation.
Createanenvironmentthatis homework-friendlystartingatayoung age
EstablishahouseholdrulethattheTV andotherelectronicdistractionsstayoff duringhomeworktime.Supervise computerandinternetuse.
Takestepstohelpalleviateeyefatigue, neckfatigueandbrainfatiguewhile studying.
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JOYFULNESS
KNOWLEDGE
LISTENING
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NEIGHBORS
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Psalm 19:14
Psalm 27:1
John 1:9
Philippians 1:9-10
Colossians 3:23
Proverbs 18:24
II Corinthians 9:7
Philippians 2:3-5
I John 3:18
Philippians 4:4
Proverbs 18:15
Proverbs 12:15
I Corinthians 14:20
Mark 12:31
Romans 15:13
Galatians 6:9
Proverbs 29:11
Romans 12:10
II Peter 1:5-7
I Chronicles 16:34
Psalm 119:130
Psalm 18:29
James 3:17
Proverbs 3:9
I Timothy 4:12
Romans 12:11
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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GetUpbyTyeTribbett
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ImpossiblebyPastorMike,Jr.(ft.James Fortune)
BreathebyMaverickCityMusic, ChandlerMoore&JonathanMcReynolds
WonderfulisYourNamebyMelvin
Crispell,III
MadeforThisbyMK Ngenge
ProdigalbyMadisonRyannWard&Benji
NeedbyRyanEllis
WinningbyPastorMike,Jr
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
We’relaunchinganewvideocastthis month.JoinusonSeptember7onthe FIBCYouTubechannelfortipson prayer,leadingyourchildtoJesus, dinnertabletopicsandmore These videosaremeanttokeepyou connectedtousandChrist
Ifyouhaveatopicyou’dliketosee,let PastorAprilknow
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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.
What's one thing you'd like to get better at this school year?
Isthereanythingthatmakesyounervousaboutschool?
Can you remember a time you received something that youdidn'tdeserve?Howdidthatmakeyoufeel?
If you could write the lst check needed to solve a problem in t he world, what would you solve and why is itimportanttoyou?
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BY THE NUMBERS: BY THE NUMBERS:
JULY FOOD DISTRIBUTION JULY FOOD DISTRIBUTION HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS
St. Mary’s Emergency Food Boxes Distribution: St. Mary’s Emergency Food Boxes Distribution: 56 clients 56 clients
FIBCO lunches: 582 lunch bags
FIBCO lunches: 582 lunch bags
Clothing: 189 clients
Clothing: 189 clients
Shoes: 48 pairs distributed
Shoes: 48 pairs distributed
Blankets: 5 distributed Blankets: 5 distributed
FIBCO Mobile Boxes Distribution: 925 clients
FIBCO Mobile Boxes Distribution: 925 clients
Thank you to everyone who supported our the Back to School Bash. FIBCO collaborated with FIBC Student Ministries and handed out food boxes, shoes provided by Our Sister Our Brother, offered haircuts, hairstyles and hair care products. There are leftover items so if you know a family in need, reach out to FIBCO.
We're excited announce our new partnership
We're excited announce our new partnership withDesertBotanicalGardentoprovideuswith withDesertBotanicalGardentoprovideuswith fresh produce. The first delivery happened in fresh produce. The first delivery happened in Augustwithmoretocome! Augustwithmoretocome!
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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.
STAY CONNECTED TO FIBCO FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
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