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South Phoenix Missionary Baptist Church
Administrative Staff
Dr. Bernard Black, Pastor
Bro. Willard Rodgers, Administrative Assistant
Bro. Michael Smiley, Financial Director
Sis. Thalya Nero , Financial Secretary
Bro. Edward McCartney, Building Fund Chairperson
Sis. Mel Young, Church Clerk
Sis. Keisha Weathers, Church Secretary
Sis. Delores Buckner, Calendar & Facilities Administrator
Auxiliaries
Baptist Training Union (BTU) Izella TaylorDirector
Brotherhood John FlynnPresident
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalms 133:1
Brotherhood is a group of Christian men who meet every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. During our meetings, we study the bible, learn the Word of God, discuss and make plans to serve our church and assist the Pastor with various tasks around the church. Outside of our meetings, we put our plans into action. We also fellowship with Brothers from various other churches via monthly breakfast meetings, and participate on miscellaneous church programs.
Brotherhood Motto: “Teach the Word at home, with a consecrated heart, following the footsteps of the Savior, leading all men to God.”
Come and join us!
Bus Ministry John FlynnDirector
Courtesy Committee Tolona TylerDirector
The South Phoenix Baptist Church Bus Ministry is responsible for picking up individuals who need a ride to our Sunday School or Sunday Morning Worship Service. The Ministry serves a radius of 20 miles from the South Phoenix Baptist Church.
Individuals serving in our Bus Ministry are respectful, courteous, and prompt.
If you need a ride to our church on Sunday morning, please call 602‐909‐3395 any time prior to the Sunday you plan to attend.
The Courtesy Committee is responsible for greeting and welcoming worshippers to our Sunday Morning Services. Worshippers are greeted as they enter the Vestibule of our church. We obtain the name and other pertinent information of all visitors, and announce their names during our Worship Services. At the designated time, the Courtesy Committee welcomes everyone to our worship services, and gives all visitors the opportunity to make remarks.
Deacon Board Willard RodgersPresident
Deaconess Board Lucille FannielPresident
Food Ministry Rogean WootenDirector
General Mission Willie Mae ReaganPresident
The Mission Society is a group of Christian women with a desire to give service, prayer, and the Word of God to our fellow man. We are women coming together to study and pray for guidance and understanding to be able to take the Word to the unsaved. “Let Christ Jesus be your example as to what your attitude should be”. (Phil. 2:5)
The General Mission of the South Phoenix Baptist Church is composed of the following three groups ‐‐ Sr. Mission, Mission II, Jr. Mission, and Sunshine Band. These groups meet on a weekly basis for the uplifting of the Kingdom. We demonstrate God’s love in action. We lift up one another, look and see – help the needy and the sick, are cheerful, we encourage the broken hearted, lift up the dying men and women that they may look and live.
General Mission meets on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. before the 1st Sunday of each month.
South Phoenix Baptist Church has a very active Food Ministry and provides services as follows:
Food Boxes: Every Thursday, food boxes are given out. Recipients bring an empty box at 8:00 a.m., then come back at 11:00 a.m. to pick up their box which contains a variety of food products.
Saturday Morning Breakfast: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m., a full and complete hot breakfast is served to anyone in need.
Food Pantry: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, at 7:00 a.m., fresh vegetables to given out.
All food services are facilitated in the church Fellowship Hall.
Senior Mission Willie Mae ReaganPresident
Ruth Circle Annette SimmonsPresident
Esther Circle Jean JeffersonPresident
Naomi Circle Darlene JordanPresident
The Sr. Mission I consists of three circles – Naomi Circle, Esther Circle and Ruth Circle. These three Circles make up the Senior Mission Auxiliary.
The Ruth Circle is part of Senior Mission I. We meet on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the South Phoenix Baptist Church.
The Esther Circle is part of Senior Mission I. We meet on Thursday evenings in the Fellowship Hall of the South Phoenix Baptist Church.
The Naomi Circle is part of Senior Mission I. We meet on Thursday evenings in the Fellowship Hall of the South Phoenix Baptist Church.
Senior Mission #2 Johnnie M. StevensonPresident
Lorene Thompson Circle Johnnie M. StevensonPresident
Senior Mission #2 consists of three Circles and one youth group, i.e. Charity Circle, Faith Circle, Lorraine Thompson Circle, and the Sunshine Band.
Senior Mission #2 meets the Saturday before the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Lorene Thompson circle meets on the 3rd and 4th Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Charity CircleJoyce HattenPresident
Faith Circle Ola AndrewsPresident
The function of the Charity Circle is to go out and teach the message of Christ to those that are lost, out of fellowship and/or unable to attend the house of Worship. We set examples of Christ love and forgiveness through our work and daily lives. Our goal is to commission others to come to Christ. We are committed to teaching and helping other in our Community as well as the Church. We train our youth, not only by examples, but also through teachings of growth and strength. We aid those that are unable to attend due to illness. We are also committed to fellowship that encourage love and friendship. Our work in the Community and Church reflect our mission of teaching and spreading the message of Christ through love and commitment.Charity Circle meets twice per month on Monday night – 7:30 p.m.
Faith Circle meets in our Church Fellowship Hall every Thursday night from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The women of Faith Circle are on a mission doing God’s work. We visit and pray for the sick at home, in hospitals and Nursing Homes – wherever they are located. We send a variety of greeting cards and plants; we cook food shut‐in and the needy; we make many phone calls letting the sick and shut‐in know they have not been forgotten. We have Bible lessons and take tokens of love a variety of gifts to them We provide food and clothing for the homeless and less fortunate, reminding them that no matter their lifestyle, we are all God’s children, and He loves us all.
God has blessed our Circle to be able to bless others.
Sunshine Band Imari HoyePresident
Mid‐Week Service Betty JonesDirector
Music Ministry Stanley SmithMinister of Music
The Sunshine Band is a group of young people, ages 5 – 14. We meet on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. During our meetings we read and discuss the bible, learn bible verses, and have very interesting discussions about God and His Word.
Angel Choir Ann EnglishDirector
The Angel Choir of the South Phoenix Baptist Church meet each 2nd Saturday of the month for one hour. They sing during our Morning Worship Service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Each member of the Angel Choir loves to sing; they are always excited to sing, and they sing with enthusiasm, happiness and joy.
We invite all children from 1 and 11 years of age to join us. Parents, we know you will see a difference in your child when they join the Angel Choir. Once they rehearse and sing with us, they will sing a new song!
Bernard Black Voices For Christ Deidre HalePresident
The BBVFC choir is comprised of adults ranging from ages 18 (cannot be enrolled in high school) and above that are not considered to be of senior age and is programmed to provide musical selections at monthly 4th Sunday morning worship services and other church engagements as directed by the Pastor. Rehearsals are typically scheduled on the two Thursdays prior to the 4th Sunday at 7:30pm and often we schedule at least one Saturday a month to accommodate all work schedules. The members of this choir are strongly encouraged to participate in the Mass choir and support the Saturday Community Breakfast Ministry on the days assigned. The group holds casual fellowships throughout the year in order to develop Christian bonds between members.
Gospel Chorus Laura FlemonsPresident
Male Chorus Jimmie AndrewsPresident
Mass Choir Delores BucknerPresident
The Male Chorus sings Zion songs for the Lord. We practice every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and sing at special events and programs at our church and also at other churches around the valley. God has done great things for our chorus, and we are blessed to have many dedicated men in our chorus.
Senior Choir Bobby WeathersPresident
Youth Choir Shalomon WrightPresident
The Senior Choir consists of adult men and women ages 45 and older. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and sing during the morning Worship Service on the Third Sunday of each month.
The Youth Choir of South Phoenix Baptist Church consists of youth ages 10 to 18. We rehearse at 7:30 p.m. the Thursday night before the 2nd Sunday and at 12:30 p.m. on the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday. We sing during Sunday Morning Services every 2nd Sunday.
The Youth Choir also belong to the Youth Department of the South Phoenix Baptist Church, and participate in various youth activities at the church.
New Member Committee Jaila NeroChairperson
Noon‐Day Prayer Marva LightfootDirector
The New Member Committee welcomes new members to the South Phoenix Baptist Church, providing them with information about our church, our Auxiliaries, our weekly/monthy/yearly meetings, our policies and procedures, etc.
Meetings for all New Members are held every fourth Sunday immediately following Sunday Morning Service.
NOTE: Insert link to New Member Brochure
Noon‐Day Prayer is held every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. Meetings are held in the South Phoenix Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is welcome. Come, let’s pray together.
Nurses Auxiliary Mary L. AndersonPresident
Pastor’s Aide Deidre HalePresident
The Nurses of South Phoenix Baptist Church are dedicated to serving the medical needs of all church worshippers. We assist worshippers as they maneuver around church facilities such as walking down for Alter Call, helping those with walkers and wheelchairs, individuals who may be physically challenged, individuals who may become overtaken by the Holy Spirit or some other reason, etc. If needed, we also call EMS for assistance.
South Phoenix Baptist Church Nurses are trained in CPR and are ready to provide assistance when needed. We also assist the Pastor and Pulpit guests with water, juice, throat losenges, mints, and other items which might be required.
All of our Nurses serve with a smile, because at South Phoenix, “Everybody is Somebody”.
The Pastor's Aid ministry lovingly serves our Pastor and first family through prayers, financial support and encouraging words and deeds. Its mission is to edify the shepherd which God has placed over this Baptist Church family. This ministry teaches the biblical principles of loving and caring for the Pastor as God has instructed His church to do.
Senior Ministry Georgia BullockPresident
Sick & Shut In Peggy Scott
The Senior Ministry of South Phoenix Baptist Church consists of seniors aged 55 and older. We call ourselves “The Golden Steppers”. Members of the Golden Steppers get together on a regular basis for various activities such as going on day trips sightseeing or visiting various places of interest. Occasionally we go on over‐night trips, and have appeared on two television shows, “The Price Is Right” and “Let’s Make A Deal”. We go to movies, ball games, plays, museums, shopping excursions, etc. We are all retired, and get together regularly for a variety of fun activities.
We have one‐hour exercise classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., in our Fellowship Hall. During the exercise hour, we walk in place for the first 15 minutes, then do another 30‐45 minutes of, believe it or not, “strenuous” chair exercises. After these exercises, we all feel G‐R‐E‐A‐T!
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month we meet to discuss business, plan activities, and celebrate birthdays.
Sunday SchoolEvelyn DawsonSuperintendent
Usher Board Julia RodgersDirector
Senior Ushers Evola AkinsPresident
Young Adult Ushers Suzie Johnson‐BellPresident
The South Phoenix Baptist Church Usher Department consists of the following Boards:
Senior Usher Board Young Adult Usher Board Youth and Junior Usher Board
Youth & Junior Ushers Jaila NeroPresident
Youth Department Foxi Brown‐BlackDirector