July 7, 2019

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

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

2019

Last Week $ 24,340 $ 35,953 $ 11,613

(Overage)

$ 49,138

Last Week $ 1,022 $ 1,751 $ 729

(Overage)

$ 337

YTD (6/30) $ 632,840 $ 585,611 $ -47,229

(Shortage)

$ 598,839

YTD (6/30) $ 26,572 $ 28,471 $ 1,899

(Overage)

$ 31,423

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.

July 7-Jonah 1-4 July 8-II Chronicles 26, II Kings 15 July 9-Isaiah 1-4 July 10-Isaiah 5-8 July 11-Amos 1-5 July 12-Amos 6-9 July 13-II Chronicles 27, Isaiah 9-12 July 14-Micah 1-7

Wanda Godwin (7/8) Mindy Lang (7/8) Jada Mitchell (7/8) Nicholas Tibbetts (7/8) Kevin Bannon (7/9) Bob Tilghman (7/9) Ryan Lauffer (7/10) Carson Lauffer (7/10) Reese Lauffer (7/10) Drew Malmin (7/10) Matthew Ellsworth (7/12) Linda Englund (7/13) Bonnie Troxell (7/13) Julie Tunnicliff (7/13) DJ Mitchell Jr. (7/14) Douglas Ray (7/14)

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.

General Giving

Last Week

$ 7,240

Since Nov. 2016 $ 616,192

Legacy Long-Term Debt Reduction Since Nov. 2016

Please continue to give to help reduce

our long-term Legacy debt of approximately $1,539,891.00

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

College and Career-Room 217 (Students and Early Career, 18-28)

Young Marrieds Class-Room 218 (Married and Engaged Couples)

8:00 am-Traditional Worship Grace Greater Than Our Sin Lamb of Glory Welcome and Greeting Communion Beneath the Cross of Jesus Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Larry Meyer Message-Pastor Caleb Curtisi “Is Jesus God?”

9:30 am-Blended Worship Grace Greater Than Our Sin Lamb of Glory Welcome and Greeting Communion Resurrecting Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Larry Meyer Message-Pastor Caleb Curtisi “Is Jesus God?”

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Upstairs Loft

Joy of the Lord The Solid Rock Holy Spirit Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Is Jesus God?” They’ll Know We Are Christian By Our Love

11:00 am-Praise Worship Our God Saves What a Beautiful Name Welcome and Greeting Communion Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Jorie McQuaid Message-Pastor Caleb Curtisi “Is Jesus God?”

6:00 pm-Blended Worship

Welcome and Greeting Ancient of Days As The Deer His Name Is Life Great Is Thy Faithfulness Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Michelle Johnson Message-Pastor Jeff Savage “Worthless Religion”

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 2019:

Financial Need Annual Budget $ 98,000.00 Giving-to-Date $ 51,427.00 Under Budget $ 46,573.00

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, July 7 8:00 am-Traditional Worship 8:00 am-Adult Bible Class 9:30 am-Blended Worship 9:30 am-Intersect Worship in the Loft 9:30 am-Adult Bible Classes 11:00 am–Praise Worship 11:00 am-Adult Bible Classes 6:00 pm-Blended Worship

Monday, July 8 6:00 am-Men’s Bible Study 5:00 pm-Monday Night Basketball 6:30 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal 7:00 pm-Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

Tuesday, July 9 9:30 am-Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm-Tuesday Night Volleyball

Wednesday, July 10 6:30 pm-Al-Anon Group Meeting 7:00 pm-Mesa Home Group

Thursday, July 11 7:30 pm-Gilbert Home Group

Friday, July 12 6:30 pm-Celebrate Recovery

Saturday, July 13 7:50 am-Men’s Breakfast 1:00 pm-Pick-Up Basketball

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.

“Thank the Lord that you can give instead of depending on others to give to you.”

“Charity begins at home and generally dies from lack of outdoor exercise.”

“Do not give, as many men do, like a hen that lays her eggs … and then cackles.”

(Henry Ward Beecher, American Abolitionist and Clergyman)

“Wealth shines in giving rather than in hoarding: for the miser is hateful, whereas the generous man is applauded.”

(Boethius, Roman Statesman and Philosopher and Christian Martyr)

Only a life lived for others is worth living.

Reflect-The Apostle Paul says we are to live for God each day. Albert Ein-stein says we are to live for others. How do you think these two things work together, like the wings of a bird in flight?

Prayer-Heavenly Father, we dedicate all we are and all we have to you on this day as living sacrifices. Help us to show and share your love with others today. 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 $24,340.00 each week to meet our budget.

Faith Promise Update

Since January 1, the total giving to Faith Promise has been $28,471.00. Our need since January 1 is $26,572.00.

Our weekly need is $1,022.00.

We are currently $1,899.00 OVER our year-to-date need! Thank you for being faithful to God’s Word through Faith Promise Giving!

Faith Promise is money you give to help our missionaries.

If we do not receive $4,426.00 each month, all of our Faith Promise missionaries like Mark and Vanessa Burritt, Steve and Darlene Evers, Bob and Elena Gonzalez and Steve and Patty Robenalt will not receive their “full” monthly support from us. Your faithfulness helps our missionaries spread the love of Jesus around the world! Make your checks payable to FBC earmarked “Faith Promise.

YTD Money Needed $632,840.00

YTD Money Received $585,611.00

UNDER Budget $-47,229.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $632,840.00 $585,611.00

2019 General Fund Giving

Worship Service Tech Workers Needed

Due to moves and health issues we are losing three of our Worship Service Tech Workers in the next month. 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 Phillip Shepherd at 770-846-7418 or email him at pshepherd@fbc-tempe.org

FBC Heartbeat Class

Date and Time – Sunday, August 4, 10:30 A.M.

Sharing yourself as a Heartbeat to others!

During the Heartbeat Class our Senior Pastor, Dr. Roger Ball, will present the Doctrines of FBC along with our church’s Mission and Vision. In addition, we will speak about the importance of relationships and how to get connected within our church family.

This class will take place in Pastor Rogers’s office. We will meet in the front lobby of the church at 10:30 a.m.

Please contact Jeff Savage with any questions and RSVP at 201-519-2856 or at fbcoutreach@fbc-tempe.org.

Worshiping God

Worship is the ‘thank you” that refuses to be silenced.

We have tried to make a science out of worship. We cannot do that. We cannot do that anymore than we can “sell love” or “negotiate peace.”

Worship is a voluntary act of gratitude offered by the saved to the Savior, by the healed to the Healer, and by the delivered to the Deliverer.

“In the Eye of the Storm”

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story 9:30 am: I Can Be a Loyal Friend

Bible Story 11:00 am: I Can Talk to God Like a Friend

Elementary Bible Story: Firecracker Christian Bible Point: Firecracker Christian

Kid City Prayer Request for the Week: Pray that the students in Kid City

would follow Your plan for their lives, and use their talents, abilities and spiritual gifts.

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 Prayer Group (every Wednesday evening)

Men’s Breakfast (Saturday, July 13)

Colorado River Rafting Trip (August 23-25)

Deep Sea Fishing (August 3)

Hikes with Adam (every other month)

Singles and Couples Marriage Seminar (August 30-31)

Money Management with Dave Ramsey (August-October)

Mission Trip to Uganda in 2020

Mission Trip to Panama in 2021

Fishing in Alaska or Canada (August 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 _______________________________________________________

Ways to “GIVE” to FBC

GIVE ONLINE Go to: www.fbc-tempe.org

Tap “Donations”

Tap “Enter Online Donation System”

GIVE by APP Search for GivePlus Church in the App Store

Download the GivePlus Church App

Enter First Baptist Church of Tempe

Tap Donate Now

GIVE by TEXT Text 480-485-3171

Tap Giving Link

Type in Assist and Enter Information

GIVE by ENVELOPE Use assigned Giving Envelope from Church Office

Or use white Giving Envelope in chair in Worship Center

Place in Offering Plate

Follow Jesus in Believer’s Baptism

The only pre-requisite for baptism is to be sure of your spiritual condition. Have you put your trust in Jesus alone for your eternal life?

Our next baptism will be on Sunday, August 18, in our Morning Worship Services in the Worship Center.

I am interested in being baptized on Sunday, August 18. Name _______________________________________________ Contact Information ___________________________________

Women’s Retreat @ Prescott Pines – Register Now! Sept. 13-15th - Space is Limited! Don’t miss out! For more information: www.prescottpines.org --July 31st is FBC registration deadline--.

Multicultural Potluck – Bring a dish to share! Friday, July 19th @ 6:30 – 8:30pm NEW! Summer Bible Study: The Unexplainable Jesus Tues. mornings starts July 9th, 9:30 – 11:00am {8 week DVD series July 9th to Aug. 27th} NEW! Fall Bible Study: The Writings of Paul Tues. mornings starts Sept. 10th, 9am - 11:30am Tues. evenings starts Sept. 10th, 6:30pm – 8pm {Sept. 10th to Nov. 19th Fall break Oct. 8th}

For information and to sign up for an event go to the WM table by the Café

God’s Love

God’s love does not hinge on yours. The abundance of your love does not increase His. The lack of your love does not diminish His. Your goodness does not enhance His love, nor does your weakness dilute it.

God loves you simply because He has chosen to do so.

He loves you when you do not feel lovely.

He loves you when no one else loves you. Others may abandon you, divorce you and ignore you, but God will love you. Always. No matter what.

“A Love Worth Giving”

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, July 13 7:50 to 10:00 am

“Journey with Joy through Life –

Together with Others”

Meet two medical doctors, husband and wife. Learn to journey

with joy through life together with others in the presence of the Lord each and every day. Both doctors interviewed (simultaneous) on the “obstacles” to a joyful inner life. Plus they will share how to remove the obstacles preventing a joyful inner life. Discover why this husband describes his wife as LOML, DD, WW, PP, MTAD and

EEE.

Meet – Know – Pray for Other Men

Fishing Trip to Alaska in 2020

Excellent Breakfast

Inspiring Men’s Videos

Meet Men’s Ministry Leadership Team

Amazing Events by Men’s Ministry

All Men Singing Acapella to God

Large Group Prayer for Anyone in Need of Prayer

Sign-up today at the Men’s Ministry Table in Skylight Hall – Don’t miss it!

YES, you can plan on me to attend the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, July 13.

Name _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

Cell Phone ___________________________________________________ (Fill this out and drop in the offering plate)

Most of us, at one time or another in our lives, feel overwhelmed, inexperienced, intimidated, insufficient, too old, too young, invisible, afraid, or lonely. Priscilla Shirer shows us that Gideon’s story is about far more than a wet fleece and a battle won with 300 soldiers. It tells of one man’s struggle with his own weakness – and the One True God who transformed his weakness into victory. “So if you’ve ever struggled with insecurity or had trouble accepting your limitations, this study will help you see how God can use your weakness to unlock His strength.” But, if you haven’t struggled, you may be the tool God uses to unlock His strength in another woman. Yes, weakness is a gift. Join Priscila Shirer for a Bible study that will open your eyes to a brand new perspective on yourself, your God, and …

Women’s

Bible Class

Sundays,

beginning

August 11

9:30 a.m.

Room #104

For more info, contact Dianna: 602-463-7329 or db618@cox.net

NEW Bible Class – Moral Choices

This 12-18 week class will study Biblical Ethics

STARTING: Sunday, July 7, at 11:00 am in Room 118

Topics for Study in Class include:

Beginning of Life (abortion/birth control etc.)

Genetics/cloning

Physician assisted suicide

Sexuality (hetero/homo/bi/trans-sexuality, gender dysphoria, etc.)

Capital Punishment

War

Gun Control

Immigration/refugees

And MORE!

Teacher: Rev. Robin Shakal

This class will navigate Scripture related to these topics as well as talk through the real life difficulty of these moral issues in daily life and our American culture.

Contact Pastor Anthony Whitlatch for more information at awhitlatch@fbc-tempe.org or call the church office (480) 839-0926.

God’s Steadfastness

God never gives up.

When Joseph was dropped into a pit by his own brothers, God didn’t give up …

When Moses said, “Here I am, send Aaron,” God didn’t give up …

When the delivered Israelites wanted Egyptian slavery instead of milk and honey, God didn’t give up …

When Samson whispered to Delilah, when Saul roared after David, when David schemed against Uriah, God didn’t give up …

When Peter worshiped Him at the supper and cursed Him at the fire, He didn’t give up …

God never gives up.

Starts Mid- August!

Dates – Wednesday

Evenings (August 21 – October 16, 2019) (August 14 – Preview Lesson)

(9 lessons / 9 weeks) Time – 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost – $100.00 (for workbook and budget app)

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.

Some of the lessons include:

How to Budget

How to Pay Off All Debt

How to invest for the Future

Retirement Planning

Giving

YES, I want to sign-up to take Financial Peace University Name ________________________________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________________________

(Tear off and place in the Offering Plate)

I would like to receive more information on the Trip to Israel planned for March 6-16, 2020. Name ________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________

Would you like to journey to Israel and experience the wonder of this unique place with Pastor Roger and Dianna Ball as your tour guides?

Join us as we visit Nazareth Village with detailed explanations of what life was like during the time of Jesus.

We will board a replica wooden “Jesus Boat” for a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

We will make our way to the Jordan River for the opportunity to be baptized in that special river.

We will visit the beautiful Mt. of Olives to behold the breathtaking panorama of the Holy City.

We will proceed to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of Agony where tradition holds that Jesus prayed.

We will enter Jerusalem and walk to the holiest site in the whole Jewish world, the Western Wailing Wall and much, much more!

Israel

Save the Date!!

Walk with God in Israel!

March 6-16, 2020

FBC Boutique & Car Show!!! Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2

Women’s Ministry Outreach Fundraiser!!

This is a great opportunity to help support women in our church with scholarships and financial assistance. In addition we will be reaching out to the community with fun family activities!

New Boutique Vendor applications are being accepted now. Deadline is August 30! We have limited space in the MAC and Quad so register ASAP! For the online registration form go to http://www.fbc-tempe.org and click on the Women’s Ministry page.

NEW this year is our Car Show on Saturday morning, November 2, and during our Boutique. Judging and cash prizes! For registration details go to http://www.fbc-tempe.org and click on the Women’s Ministry page. We do need judges so please check with Mindelle Will.

There are MANY areas you can volunteer for this event. This is an opportunity to show God’s love to the community, local vendors and car owners who do not attend a church home. For more information check out the Women’s Table across from the Cafe!

Walking Through Deep Waters

All God’s children go through deep waters and trials by fire. There is no if – only when. But with the when comes a Who. God never allows His children to swim alone. His buddy system is sink-and fire-proof. More sure than the when is the Who. It is God who assures His children, “I will be with you” – when!

Can you see God in your trials by water or fire? God says to you, “I will be with you whenever, wherever and forever.”

Jan Carlberg “The Hungry Heart”

10-Day Mission Trip

to Kampala, Uganda

Spring of 2020 There will be a Kickoff Meeting on Sunday, July 14, at noon in Skylight Café for any and all interested in going on this Mission Trip. All you need to bring is a pen, paper and questions. For more information contact Kent Reisenauer at kreisenauer@cox.net.

Valuing Others

God sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors and blemishes. But He also see our value.

What did Jesus know that enabled Him to do what He did?

Here’s part of the answer. He knew the value of people. He knew that each human being is a treasure. And because He did, people were not a source of stress but a source of joy.

“In the Eye of the Storm”

Sunday Mornings Messages

July 14 – “Where Did Life Come From?” (John 1:3-4)

Al Fadi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

July 21 – “Life Needs Light – Why?” (John 1:4-5)

Al Fadi (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (9:30 Loft)

July 28 – “Does God Send You?” (John 1:6-8)

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

August 4 – “Who Can Accept Jesys?” (John 1:9-13)

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

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

July 7 – “Worthless Religion” (Galatians 4:8-31) Pastor Jeff Savage

July 14 – “True Freedom Leads to Love” (Galatians 5:1-15) Pastor Jeff Savage

July 21 – “Gospel Grace Leads to Godliness” (Galatians 5:16-25) Pastor Jeff Savage

July 28 – “Carry Your Backpack … and Someone’s Else’s” (Galatians 5:26-6:5) Pastor Fred Morse

“Is Jesus God?”

July 7, 2019 Pastor Caleb Curtisi

CCCurtisi7@gmail.com

Why did John write this gospel? John wrote so that we may _____________ _________

____ ________ and be _________ _________ through

knowing Christ. (John 20:31; 17:3)

John 1:1-2

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

John 1:3 - “All things came into being through Jesus, and apart from Jesus nothing came into being that has come into being.”

Jesus was not _________________.

He _________________ existed.

James 1:21 “...receive with _________ the implanted _______, which is

able to save your souls.”

Next Steps

● Read or listen to the entire book of John (or do both!)

○ As you read/listen, look for how John accomplishes his purpose for writing: That we may believe that Jesus is God and be fully alive through knowing Christ.

● Ask a believer you look up to what “abiding in the Word” looks like in their life (John 1:1; 8:31-32; 15:4).

● Create a “Logos List”

○ Greek philosophers made observations about the order and logic behind creation (consistent seasons, veins in leaves matching the veins in my hands, etc). This week look for ways that God’s creation is stunningly designed. (Example: Humans breathe in oxygen and breathe out CO2 while plants “breathe in” CO2 and “breathe out” oxygen… incredible!)