April 19, 2020

The Purpose of FBC . . .

Accept, love and challenge people with

God’s truth. We help any willing person reach

his or her fullest potential to become radically

Christ-like.

For Our Guests . . .

Welcome to First Baptist Church! We are so glad you have joined us this morning. Guests . . If you would like

to receive information or a brochure on FBC and any of its ministries, please stop by the Connections Center. Also, please share any

prayer or praises in the space provided on one of the orange Communication Cards located in the pew racks. Let us know how we can help you!

We are looking for a few good men and women who could help with some important tasks on our campus. We need help with:

Vacuuming Cleaning windows, Landscape projects, Clean tables and chairs, Dusting for cob webs and Organizing several storage rooms.

If you would give a few hours to help with one or more of these projects, contact Pastor Roger at rb618@cox.net.

Financial Update General Giving Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

GF Expenses

Faith Promise Budget Plan Giving (Donations)

FP Expenses

2020

Last Week $ 25,557 $ 17,087 $ -8,470 (Shortage)

$ 6,859

Last Week $ 1,045 $ 425 $ -620

(Shortage)

$ 487

YTD (4/12) $ 383,355 $ 353,976 $ -29,379

(Shortage)

$ 278,663

YTD (4/12) $ 15,675 $ 17,923 $ 2,248

(Overage)

$ 16,445

For a complete listing of our Pastoral Staff and contact infor-mation, please visit our website

at fbc-tempe.org. You may also contact the

Church Office at 480-839-0926.

April 19-Psalm 18, I Samuel 28-31 April 20-Psalm 121, 123-125, 128-130 April 21-II Samuel 1-4 April 22-Psalm 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21 April 23-I Chronicles 1-2 April 24-Psalm 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87 April 25-I Chronicles 3-5 April 26-Psalm 73, 77-78

Don Avis (4/19) Stephanie Reynolds (4/19) Paul Wenz (4/19) Nhan Tran Nguyen (4/20) Sharon Barone (4/21) Kina Bell (4/21) Gloria LaMantia (4/21) Kay Lowe (4/21) Nancy Peake (4/21) Kelly Bachman (4/22) Keith Linnabary (4/22) Debbie Vlahovic (4/22) Rihanna Abboud (4/23) Jimmy Gradis (4/24) Leonard Kull (4/24) Linda Ruitenberg (4/25) Midge Baird (4/26)

By giving to Faith Promise you help our

missionaries spread the Gospel of Jesus around the world!

Visit our Website for more information on all our

ministries: http://fbc-tempe.org

How Do I Get Connected?

Do you want to meet and get to know the full-time Pastors, Children’s Director, Women’s Ministry Director and others? If so, you are invited to attend one of our

“Welcome Lunches” as a guest of Pastor Roger and Dianna.

If you would like to attend our next Welcome Lunch please contact Jeff Savage by calling 480-839-0926.

Legacy Designated

Last Week

$ 965

Since Jan 2019 $ 180,861

Legacy Cumulataive Debt Reduction

Please continue to give to help reduce

our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,534,134

8:00 am

Messenger Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-70’s)

9:30 am Nursery-

Birth through 23 Months Old Children’s Classes-Kid City

(2 Years through 6th Grade)

Couples for Christ-Room 107/108 (Couples, 30’s-50’s)

Friendship Class-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Science and Creation Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Ladies Class-Room 118 (Ladies of All Ages)

Men’s Class-Room 105 (Men of All Ages)

JHM (Junior High)-Room 207 (Junior High Ages 12-14)

HSM (High School)-Room 207 (High School Ages 14-18)

10:00 am Prayer Class-Room 214

(Couples and Singles All Ages)

11:00 am Nursery-

Birth through 23 Months Old Children’s Classes-Kid City

(2 Years through 6th Grade)

Young Families Class-Room 109 (Couples and Singles with Children)

Berean Class-Room 105 (Couples and Singles, 50’s-90’s)

The Hood-Room 106 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Watchman Class-Room 107/108 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

People of the Word Class-Room 104 (Couples and Singles All Ages)

Kingdom First-Room 118 (Parents of kids ages 0-18)

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Victory Death Was Arrested Welcome and Greeting Forever Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Jesus Walks on Water”

11:00 am-Praise Worship The Solid Rock Whom Shall I Fear Welcome and Announcements I Lift My Hands Duet-Marilyn Van Kley and Lauri Wieland Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Jesus Walks on Water” 6:00 pm-Blended Worship Let the Praises Ring Everlasting God Here We Are to Worshp Prayer Message-PIT Stephen Tunnicliff “Practical Sanctification- The Tongue”

Why not consider signing up for electronic giving. FBC relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give once or on a recurring ba-sis. To give electronically, visit www.fbc-tempe.org and locate the link to the electronic giving page.

FBC car window decals are still available for purchase. All proceeds from these go to Faith Promise to support our FBC Missionaries and Short-Term Mission Trips. If you have any questions regarding these, contact David Brinn.

The Center for Islamic Research and Awareness (CIRA-a full-time ministry of FBC) is pleased to provide you with this financial update for the period of January-December 2020:

Financial Need Annual Budget $ 106,770.00 Giving-to-Date $ 29,162.00 Under Budget $ 77,608.00

On behalf of CIRA ministry we would like to thank you for your kindness and

continued support. Your significant contributions will enable us to serve

HIM to advance the Gospel to our Muslim friends throughout the world.

Make out all checks to FBC earmarked “CIRA.”

Please place any HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Kodak, Sharp or Canon empty ink cartridges that you have in the recycle box in Skylight Hall. These help defray the cost of office supplies for the church.

Visit our Website for more

information on all our ministries:

http://fbc-tempe.org

This Week at FBC

Sunday, April 19 Online Worship Services

Monday, April 20 6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 21 6:00 pm-Youth Band Rehearsal

Want to listen to one of the sermons by Pastor Roger or one of the other FBC Pastors? Free sermons by Pastor Roger and the other FBC Pastors are available to you on the FBC webpage at www.fbc-tempe.org.

The FBC Library is open. Stop by and check out a book or a video! If you would like to donate books to the

Library please contact Sheryl Avis by email at sherylavis@gmail.com.

“I believe with all of my heart that God’s people possess God’s provision to accomplish and fulfill

God’s purposes in the world.” (Joel Vestal, Founder of ServLife International)

“Our real worth is what will be ours in eternity.”

“Charitable giving should be a spiritual, rather than an economic decision.

Economically, charitable giving never pays.” (Ron Blue, Christian Financial Planner)

Reflect . . . Why do you think money and material possessions hold such an attraction for most people? Prayer . . . Heavenly Father, help us to live more for eternity than life here on earth. Amen

For the safe-

ty and security of eve-ryone, your backpack or bag may be inspected.

Thanks for your cooper-ation!

Help FBC Meet Its Budget

We appreciate your faithful giving to FBC and its ministries.

God is doing many good things at our church. Pray for the economy in America.

We need $25,227.00 each week to meet our budget.

Worship Service Tech Workers

Needed

Due to moves and health issues we are in serious need of new Tech Workers to run our

Sound, Lighting, Media and Camera Stations for all three morning services, as well as our evening service. If you have a desire to serve our Lord Jesus in these areas, we need you greatly. Our worship services cannot happen without dedicated volunteers to serve these vital tech positions. We will train you on whichever tech station you would like to serve. Please contact Pastor Roger Ball at 602-402-5309 or email him at rball@fbc-tempe.org or Julie Huver at jhuver@fbc-tempe.org.

YTD Money Needed $383,355.00

YTD Money Received $353,976.00

UNDER Budget $-29,379.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $383,355.00 $353,976.00

2020 General Fund Giving

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story: Bible Point:

Elementary Bible Story: Bible Point:

Extraordinary Blessings / Special Needs Bible Story:

Kid City Prayer Request for the Week: Pray for our Kid City students

that they would follow God’s plan for their lives and use their talents, abilities and spiritual gifts.

Awana Clubs 3-Year Olds through 6th Grade

Sunday evenings from 5:45 to 7:15 pm

April 19 – No Awana April 26 – No Awana

Online Giving

Have you ever considered using online donations to make your contributions to FBC?

Online Giving . . . • Helps you plan your offerings as a percentage of your income (I

Corinthians 16:2).

• Is easy, convenient and secure.

• Supports the ministry program at FBC, just like your plate offerings do.

Would you like to give online? Go to the FBC webpage at www.fbc-tempe.org and click on “Donations” and follow the directions. If

you need assistance contact Pam Rosendale at 480-839-0926.

19 Men Committed

to the Men’s Leadership

Team

Pray for the individuals listed below on the Men’s Leadership Team as they plan, lead and direct Bible studies, trips, breakfasts, etc., for the men of FBC.

• Adam Bachman

• Ryan Barbarisi

• David Brinn

• Marc Caban

• Austin Erwin

• Chris Hester

• Robert Hill

Men’s Upcoming Events

Plan ahead and sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall for the following men’s

events:

• Men’s Breakfast (Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, July 11))

• Hikes with Adam (every other month)

• Money Management with Dave Ramsey (June - August)

• Men’s Camping (June 12-14, 2020)

• Mission Trip to Uganda in 2020

• Mission Trip to Panama in 2021

• Fishing in Alaska (August 20 – September 2, 2020)

Sign-up at the Men’s Ministry Table across from the Library.

❑ I would like to receive information on “Men Helping Men” to be like Jesus via the FBC Men’s Ministry.

Name _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

• Orale Hood

• Sylvons Iyavoo

• Casey Jensen

• Dale Marr

• Peter Molina

• Minh Nguyen

• Nathan Pipe

New Money Class Starts

Wednesday, June 17 Dates and Time – Wednesday Evenings

(June 17 – Preview Lesson) (June 17 – August 19, 2020) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in

Room 118 Cost – $100.00 (for workbook and budget app)

Teachers – Austin Erwin, Robert Hill and Orale Hood

Never worry about money again! Financial Peace University will help you take control of your money, plan for your future and transform your life. This program will teach you how to win with money, you will also be given the tools to help you stay on track and the options to fit your life. Reasons to take the Money Class in May:

• You will learn how to pay off debt correctly!

• You will learn what a “debt snowball” is,

• You will learn tools to make the best budget for you.

• You will learn how to give abundantly!

• You will learn the myths about credit cards.

• You will learn biblical truths on debt.

• You will learn how to save for the future.

• You will learn what is needed for an emergency fund.

• You will learn the “7 Baby Steps” to being debt free.

• You will learn financial peace.

• You will also have access to financial coaches. Some of the lessons include:

• How to Budget,

• Pay Off All Debt,

• How to Invest in the Future,

• Retirement Planning,

• Giving and much more.

❑ YES, I want to sign-up to take Financial Peace University

Name ________________________________________________________

Cell Phone ____________________________________________________ (Tear off and place in the Offering Plate)

SKYLIGHT CAFÉ

NEEDS YOU! NEEDED: Point Leaders

If you are looking for a place to get connected, then we have the place for you.

We are currently looking for individuals, couples or families willing to serve as Point Leaders in Skylight Café.

The Skylight Café Ministry has many great opportunities.

• Serve Gods’ family!

• Meet new people!

• Build lasting friendships!

• And much more………………..

All of these opportunities can be yours while serving in Skylight Café on Sunday Mornings.

This is also a great place to have fun while you serve.

If we do not get enough Point Leaders Skylight Café may be closed on some Sundays!

For more information contact:

• Scott or Tammy Morrissey at 480-861-6028,

• Drop the lower portion in the offering plate,

• Or stop by Skylight Café and talk with someone.

❑ I am interested in working at the Skylight Café!

Name: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________

Women’s Ministries T-Shirts are on sale for $10.00 at our table across from the café. Show your united spirit as we our Intentional Sisters supporting each other on our journey with Jesus. The money received goes to scholarships and outreach ministries.

If you have questions contact Mindelle Will, Women’s Ministries Director, at mindellewill555@yahoo.com. Sign up at our table if you wish to receive emails about all WM events. Visit our webpage on the Church’s website and join us on Facebook. The link is on our webpage.

J.O.Y Luncheon

Special Announcement: Berean Class, J.O.Y. Group, and all Baby Boomers and Beyond . . . Out of respect for everyone’s health, the April J.O.Y. Luncheon has been cancelled. We look

forward to and plan to meet again in May! We will keep you informed. God bless you all. You are so very loved and missed. (JOY Director, Allison Scharr)

Are You Musically Talented?

Do you have a passion for contemporary worship music?

Can you improvise and play or sing using a chord chart or by ear?

Do you love worshiping God in spirit and in truth?

Contact Pastor Scott at fbctempestudents@gmail.com or (480) 839-0926 ext.105.

2020 Men’s Summer Camping Trip Date - June 12-14 • Place – Sharp Creek Campground (24 miles northeast of Payson on

Route 260

• Cost - $40.00 per person (includes campsite fee and five meals)

For more information on this event, contact Austin Erwin at austinerwin@yahoo.com.

New Online Bible Study on “Hope”

With Pastor Al Fadi

Hope in the Bible is described as “a desire for something that is unseen.” Today, the world is dealing

with a pandemic that at times people can feel hopeless as to whether there is an end in sight. So where do we turn for hope? This study is designed to provide condensed Biblical teachings of hope as found in the Word of God.

Join Pastor Al Fadi on Wednesday evenings, at 7:00 pm, for an hour- long Bible study on the topic of “Hope.”

Use this Zoom link to access this “Hope” Online Bible study . . . https//zoom.us/j/5775144969

Be anxious for nothing,

but in everything by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving

let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God,

which surpasses all comprehension,

shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Before VBS, I would like to help! Mark the spot! Come join the fun!!

o Praying o Preparing craft materials o Helping with administrative tasks o Decorating: Painting, backdrops… o Building sets o Drama planning o Music Planning o VBS Director o VBS Co-Director

Name: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Please return to Sharmon Steil or drop this form in the offering plate. Email - fbcchildren@fbc-tempe.org

VBS | June 22-25 | 9:30 AM - Noon From the minute your islanders arrive at Mystery Island, they'll find clues ready

to uncover! Islanders will track down truths about the one true God and discover He’s a priceless treasure. Be prepared to be thrilled from the top of your sun-

drenched head to the tip of your sandy toes.

Sunday Mornings Messages

April 26 – “The Wrong Reason to Follow Jesus” (John 6:22-28)

Dr. Roger Ball (11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30)

May 3 – “It Is Not the Bread – It is Jesus” (John 6:29-40)

Dr. Roger Ball (11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30)

May 10 – “Learn from Jesus You Learn From God” (John 6:41-51)

Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

May 17 – “Promises From Jesus” (John 6:52-59)

Dr. Roger Ball (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

Video and audio services and messages are being live streamed at 9:30 and 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Sundays at

https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchTempe

Pastor Roger’s sermons and other FBC Pastors can be heard for free on our website

at www.fbc-tempe.org or on the go in the Sermons.io App

(http://sermons.io/the-app).

Sunday Evening Messages

April 19 – “Practical Sanctification – The Tongue” (James 1:19-27) PIT Stephen Tunnicliff

April 26 – Cancelled - Awana Awards Night

May 3 – “Practical Sanctification – Partiality” (James 2:1-13) Pastor Jeff Savage

“Jesus Walks on Water”

April 19, 2020 Dr. Roger Ball

rb618@cox.net I am a big fan of science. I am even a bigger fan of the Creator of Science because the Creator can walk on water, calm any storm, defy every weather predictor, confuse and amaze all scientists, shock and humiliate the politicians and mystify and humble all doctors. What is a miracle? Why miracles? The Fear Not Miracle is For You Lesson #1 - The “______________ not miracle” is a gift available to _______________.

• The opposite of fear is _______________________.

• One person said “Fear makes us feel our humanity.”

• What is a miracle?

• Why miracles?

John 6:15 - So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make Him king, withdrew again to the mountain by Himself alone.

• The miracle of feeding 5000 just occurred maybe on Monday. It clearly defied all science.

• But verse 15 the next day maybe Tuesday … Jesus goes for solitude. Alone time. Self-isolation.

• Why no miracle in verse 15?

Lesson #2 - If Jesus needed ______________ so do _________.

• Make room for God.

Psalm 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

Romans 10:17 - Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Lesson #3 - Life cycles often this way: ___________ first and ______________second and ______________ third and them ______________maybe or ___________________________.

• They don’t get it. No politics. He’s God. Now a storm.

John 6:16 - Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, (17) and after getting into a boat, they started to cross the sea to Capernaum. It had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. (18) The sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.

• Strong wind … Storms come up at the most inopportune times – day or night.

• God will challenge you … require faith from you.

Lesson #4 - Storms require a _________________________.

John 6:19 - Then, when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat; and they were frightened.

• They rowed for hours against the wind and only made 3-4 miles.

• In the storm now frighten … they see a ghost.

• The guys in the boat had no faith.

John 6:20 - But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” (21) So they were willing to receive Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.

• Doubting Roger. Doubting ___________________.

John 20:27 - Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

• With Jesus you weather the storms of life.

• This miracle of John 6 is also told in Matthew 14:22-33 and in Mark 6:45-52.

• John and Mark leave out Peter walking on water. By faith Peter with eyes on Jesus walked on water. But eyes off of Jesus Peter sinks.

• We can only guess why Peter is not included. The text does not say.

John 4:42 - They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”

Lesson #5 - Why record the miracle of Jesus walking on water?

• Why? It is so easy to replace God with Science.

• When trouble comes we think we can go it without God.

John 6:26 - Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.

John 6:29 is key … This is the work of God that you believe in Him whom He has sent.

• One person said, “The lesson is that when they take their eyes off of Jesus and focus on their difficult circumstances, they begin to sink

under the weight of their problems. If we cry out to Jesus in faith, he will catch us by the hand and raise us above seemingly impossible surroundings.”

Isaiah 40:31- 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.

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Lesson #6 - This miracle “Do not be afraid” occurred on the _____________________________.

• Roosevelt is north east of Phoenix. 80 miles NE from our church.

• Sea of Galilee is north east of Jerusalem. 60 miles north of Jerusalem.

• Jesus did 18 of the 33 recorded miracles on or near the Sea of Galilee.

• How many names does the Sea of Galilee have in the Bible?

• “Kinneret,” in Hebrew means “violin,” this lake is shaped like violin or a pear.

Lesson #7 - Jesus gives courage ______________ the storm and _______________ the storm.

• When Jesus commands you, obey Him. Fear not …

• Faith is simply taking the next step. Faith unleashes the supernatural. That’s not a ghost that’s Jesus.

• A little faith is better than no faith. The Lord Jesus spoke of Peter’s “little faith”. This means that he was capable of even greater sustained faith.

Hebrews 11:6 - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.

Mark 1:15 - “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Numbers 14:11 - The LORD said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the signs I have performed among them?

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.