February 23, 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 $ 54,555 $ 28,998

(Overage)

$ 35,965

Last Week $ 1,045 $ 513 $ -532

(Shortage)

$ 280

YTD (2/16) $ 178,899 $ 162,836 $ -16,063

(Shortage)

$ 131,380

YTD (2/16) $ 7,315 $ 6,727 $ -588 (Shortage)

$ 4,198

For a complete listing of our Pastoral Staff and contact

information, please visit our website at fbc-tempe.org. You may also contact the

Church Office at 480-839-0926.

February 23-Numbers 1-2 February 24-Numbers 3-4 February 25-Numbers 5-6 February 26-Numbers 7 February 27-Numbers 8-10 February 28-Numbers 11-13 March 1-Numbers 14-15, Psalm 90

Becky Anderson (2/23) Nicholas Burgess (2/23) Susie Marr (2/24) Kim Blum (2/25) Jeanne Malcolm (2/25) Kaedyn Guthrie (2/28) Julie Huver (2/28) Judi Jardine (2/28) Christy Tribiana (2/28) John Gloekler (2/29) Sophie Brooks (3/1) Nora Glockler (3/1) Pat Parker (3/1)

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

$ 906

Since Jan 2019 $ 162,022

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)

8:00 am-Traditional Worship I’ll Fly Away Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Welcome and Greeting Because He Lives Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Larry Meyer Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Faith in Jesus Fickled”

9:30 am-Blended Worship I’ll Fly Away Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Master’s Praise Choir Welcome and Greeting Build Your Kingdom Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Larry Meyer Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Faith in Jesus Fickled”

9:30 am-Intersect Worship Upstairs Loft Made Alive The Lion and The Lamb What a Beautiful Name Not In A Hurry Message-Pastor Anthony Whitlatch “Faith in Jesus Fickled” Communion O Come To The Alter

11:00 am-Praise Worship From the Day How Great Thou Art Welcome and Announcements Tremble Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Student Choir Message-Dr. Roger Ball “Faith in Jesus Fickled”

6:00 pm-Blended Worship How Great Is Our God All Glory, Laud and Honor We Will Glorify His Name Is Wonderful All That Thrills My Soul is Jesus Giving Gifts to God Offertory-Cynthia Enfinger Message-PIT Robert Smith “Look to God For Salvation”

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 basis. 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 $ 12,171.00 Under Budget $ 94,599.00

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, February 23 8:00 am-Traditional Worship 8:00 am-Adult Bible Class 9:30 am-Blended Worship 9:30 am-Intersect Worship 9:30 am-Adult Bible Classes 11:00 am–Praise Worship 11:00 am-Adult Bible Classes 12:00 pm-Lunch in the MAC 3:00 pm-GriefShare 4:00 pm-Moms in Prayer 5:00 pm-Dinner in the Quad 5:45 pm-Awana Club 7:00 pm-Student Sunday Night

Monday, February 24 6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study 5:00 pm-Monday Night Basketball 7:00 pm-Intersect Service Rehearsal 7:00 pm-Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

Tuesday, February 25 9:00 am– Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study 6:00 pm-Bible Class 6:00 pm-Youth Band Rehearsal 6:30 pm-Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Wednesday, February 26 6:30 pm-AA Meeting 6:30 pm-Financial Peace University 6:45 pm-Master’s Praise Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal

Thursday, February 27 6:30 pm-Women’s Thursday Evening Bible Study

Friday, February 28 6:00 pm-Youth Silent Auction

Saturday, February 29 5:00 am-Men’s Ski Trip

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.

“Give what you have. To someone it may be better than you dare to think.”

(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American Writer and Poet)

“Generosity during life is a very different thing from generosity in the hour of death;

one proceeds from genuine liberality and benevolence, the other from pride and fear.”

(Horace Mann, American Educator and Politician)

“Our culture values the size of the gift, but God values the size of what we keep.”

(Ed Owens, Chicago Fund Manager)

The Seven Keys to Living a Generous Open-Handed Life . . . SUBMIT yourself and all you have to the Lord. STUDY the Scriptures on finances and generosity. SEE what God has provided in your life. SET ASIDE resources to give. SYSTEMATICALLY give. SPONTANEOUSLY give as the Lord leads you. SIMPLIFY your life to be even more generous.

For the safety and security of

everyone, your backpack or bag may be

inspected. Thanks for your cooperation!

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 $178,899.00

YTD Money Received $162,836.00

UNDER Budget $-16,063.00

Budget

Received

Budget Received

Series 1 $178,899.00 $162,836.00

2020 General Fund Giving

Children’s Ministry (Birth through 6th Grade)

Preschool and Kindergarten Bible Story: Remember and Celebrate Weekend Bible Point: Remember and Celebrate Weekend

Elementary Bible Story: Solomon

Bible Point: God Is Trustworthy

Extraordinary Blessings / Special Needs Bible Story:

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

would be a place where love bridges the gap between young and old.

Awana Clubs 3-Year Olds through 6th Grade

Sunday evenings from 5:45 to 7:15 pm

February 23 – Inside-Out and Backward Night March 1 – Awana Games Night

March 8 – No Awana (Spring Break)

Sunday Lunch in the MAC and Dinner in the Quad

Your donations at the Food Line and in the “Wood Boxes” help greatly to cover the cost of the meal.

February 23 – Lunch in the MAC – Deli Subs, Potato Salad, Chips, Condiments, Salad Bar and Dessert February 23 – Dinner in the Quad – Beef Lasagna, Roasted Veggies, Salad Bar and Garlic Toast

The heart is happiest when it beats for others.

Online Giving

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

For quick and easy information drop by the Prayer Room located off the foyer on Sunday mornings

between 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and see Pam Rosendale.

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.

Clean Comedy Fundraiser

Date and Time - Saturday, April 25, Time - 7:00 pm

Place – FBC

Sponsored By – European Christian Mission

Featuring – Daren Streblow (as seen on Drybar Comedy) and Dana Daniels (“The Illusionists-turn of the Century”

on Broadway)

Tickets - $30.00 each and can be purchased at ecmievents.org

100 percent of your ticket purchase benefits European Christian Mission’s

Church Planting efforts in Europe.

God cares for people through people.

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, March 14, Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, July 11))

Hikes with Adam (every other month)

Money Management with Dave Ramsey (January - March)

Men’s Winter Skiing (Saturday, February 29)

Clean Comedy Night (April 25)

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 _______________________________________________________

Rafael Salgado

Robert Smith

Jim Strouse

Pastor Anthony Whitlatch

Pastor Roger Ball, Men’s Director

Orale Hood

Sylvons Iyavoo

Casey Jensen

Dale Marr

Peter Molina

Minh Nguyen

Nathan Pipe

New Money Class Starts Wednesday, May 6

Dates and Time – Wednesday Evenings (May 6 – Preview Lesson)

(May 13 – July 8, 2020) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in Room 104

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:_______________________________________________

2020 Women’s Bible Studies will be “The Truth Project” DVD series by Focus on the Family. We will be offering three days for this study:

Tuesday mornings beginning on January 7 through April 28 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Tuesday evenings beginning on January 7 through April 28 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Thursday evenings beginning on January 9 through April 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Please join us on a journey to explore God’s Truth and development a Biblical World view. We live in a world of lies. Prepare your soul with God’s wisdom as we battle each day. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. For more information about the series go to https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/the-truth-project/

SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, March 28th 2020 for our Women’s Annual Spring Luncheon featuring Bible Study teacher, author and speaker Erica Wiggenhorn. https://ericawiggenhorn.com/

Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Cost: $10.00 a ticket for the luncheon. $5.00 for guest speaker only.

Tickets are on sale at the Women’s Ministry Table.

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.

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)

2020 Men’s Ski Trip – OPEN TO BOTH MEN AND WOMEN Date – Saturday, February 29 (Depart at 5:00 am at Ski Pro Mesa

Riverview, 1924 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa 852010

Place – Snowbowl

Tour Company – Desert Snow Connection

Cost - $87.00 per person which includes round trip transportation, lift ticket and soft drinks (this fee is non-refundable unless the tour company cancels due to conditions or other reasons)

Sign-Up – Each attendee will need to take care of signing up and purchasing their tickets at: (https://desertsnowconnection.ticketleap.com/arizona-snowbowl-day-trip-1920)

For either of these events contact Austin Erwin at austinerwin@yahoo.com.

Part-Time Job Available at FBC

One Part-Time House Cleaner

6-10 work hours determined by availability and needs of the church.

Normal house cleaning assignments.

Need to be trustworthy, reliable and teachable.

Pass a background check

Contact David Brinn at fbcmaintenance@fbc-tempe.org

Minimum wage

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, March 14, 2020

7:50 to 10:00 am

“What the Bible and the Body Say About Stress”

A look at men in the Bible with stress

Answer the question: Does stress come from outside us or inside us?

Good Stress – vs – Bad Stress

Acknowledge what causes you stress

Real short-term and long-term effects of stress on the body (biologically)

Healthy Biblical coping mechanisms for stress

Healthy biological coping mechanisms for stress

An opportunity to surrender stress to God together with other men

Sing to God together

Any ideas or suggestions on other topics related to stress, contact Pastor Anthony Whitlatch at awhitlatch@fbc-tempe.org or at 480-839-0926.

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, January 11.

Name _______________________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

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

Northern Ireland CIY (Christ in Youth)

Engage Mission Trip 2020

Kayleigh Hulbert and Cassidy Britt have been accepted by CIY (Christ in Youth) to participate

in 2020 Mission Trip from June 23 – July 6, 2020, to Northern Ireland.

This trip will consist of young people from all over America meeting up to go to Northern Ireland to serve the Lord by volunteering at the Summer Madness Festival. This is a huge gathering of youth from all over Northern Ireland who worship and learn together. Kayleigh and Cassidy will be on the event crew service team to help the festival flow smoothly.

After five days of the festival they will be sent out with people who attended the festival to participate in Street Reach where they will engage in service experiences in a variety of ways (i.e., street clean-up, possible kids camps, gardening and yard work, etc.).

The cost for this trip includes the CIY cost of $1,750.00 and the cost for airfare of $939.00. The total for this trip for each of the girls is $2,689.00. If you would like to donate to make this trip possible for Kayleigh and Cassidy, you can do so through Christ in Youth Managed Missions or through FBC by indicating on your giving envelope or your online giving “CIY Mission Trip.”

Kayleigh and Cassidy are thankful for this opportunity they have been given and looking forward to growing in their faith and serving the Lord.

HELP Our Uganda Mission Trip 2020

Enjoy some Homemade Baked Desserts Sundays, March 1, 8, 22 and 29

During lunch time in the MAC the Uganda Mission Team will be selling “yummy” homemade baked desserts.

In addition, they are offering raffle tickets for $1.00 each towards some special prizes which will be raffled off.

The Uganda Mission Team, which leaves in June, has reached about 70% of their funding goal. So come out, enjoy a dessert and support MISSIONS.

2020 Annual Youth Dinner and Silent Auction

Bring the whole family for this fun event to support the students at FBC. All proceeds go to help fund life-changing spiritual growth activities

(camps, short-term mission trips, retreats, etc.).

Date and Time – Friday, February 28, at 6:00 pm

Location – MAC (gym) here at FBC

Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased from any Junior High or High School Student.

To date 103 tickets have been sold!

This special evening will include dinner, entertainment as well as silent and live auctions.

Below are some ways that you can support the students: Pray for the students

Buy a ticket for this special event (online or find a student in the lobby after the 9:30 am service)

Select a tag off the tree in the lobby and donate the item (or you can donate other items valued at $25.00 or more)

Request donations (items or services) from local businesses.

Put this on your calendar and plan to be there to support our youth!

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help please contact Pastor Scott in the Church Office at 480-839-0926.

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.

March 2020 Bible Reading

March 1 .................. Numbers 14-15, Psalm 90 March 2 ..................................... Numbers 16-17 March 3 ..................................... Numbers 18-20 March 4 .................................... Numbers 21-22 March 5 ..................................... Numbers 23-25 March 6 .................................... Numbers 26-27 March 7 ..................................... Numbers 28-30 March 8 ..................................... Numbers 31-32 March 9 ..................................... Numbers 33-34 March 10 ................................... Numbers 35-36 March 11 ................................ Deuteronomy 1-2 March 12 ................................ Deuteronomy 3-4 March 13 ................................ Deuteronomy 5-7 March 14 .............................. Deuteronomy 8-10 March 15 ............................ Deuteronomy 11-13 March 16 ............................ Deuteronomy 14-16 March 17 ............................ Deuteronomy 17-20 March 18 ............................ Deuteronomy 21-23 March 19 ............................ Deuteronomy 24-27 March 20 ............................ Deuteronomy 28-29 March 21 ............................ Deuteronomy 30-31 March 22 ........... Deuteronomy 32-34, Psalm 91 March 23 .......................................... Joshua 1-4 March 24 .......................................... Joshua 5-8 March 25 ........................................ Joshua 9-11 March 26 ...................................... Joshua 12-15 March 27 ...................................... Joshua 16-18 March 28 ...................................... Joshua 19-21 March 29 ...................................... Joshua 22-24 March 30 .......................................... Judges 1-2 March 31 .......................................... Judges 3-5

When you finish reading for March, 2020, sign below and drop in the offering plate!

Name: _______________________

Wisdom for our Church Preservation Planning

The Deacon Board unanimously

recommends to the FBC-Tempe congregation:

The FBC-Tempe Deacon Board seeks approval from the FBC-Tempe congregation on Sunday, March 22 (by voting ballot), to approve that the Deacon Board, Finance Committee and Church Staff enter a “due diligence consulting phase” to further explore the many aspects related to Church Preservation Planning “CPP”.

1. This “due diligence consulting phase” is with Attorney Robert Brown from the Church and Ministry Law Group at Schmitt Schneck Casey Even & Williams Law Firm.

2. A “Yes” vote by the FBC-Tempe congregation gives permission for education, discovery and evaluation of the legal aspects and related recommendations to CPP not the implementation of CPP.

3. After the “due diligence consulting phase” has been concluded if the CPP is acceptable to the Deacon Board the next step is a required second vote, in the future, for the consideration by the FBC-Tempe congregation to legally implement CPP.

4. All expenses related to the discovery and implementation of CPP will be paid for by a private family in the church as a designated donation not through the General Fund budget. No conflict of interest exists related to this designated donation.

If you have any questions or wisdom related to CPP please feel free to contact Pastor Roger or any member of the Deacon Board or Finance Committee.

Deacon Board Members are: Scott Blum, Robin Shakal, James Dorsett, Tom Barnhart, Reisenauer, Jim Farrington, Josiah Bender, Adam Bachman, Aaron Will, David Brinn, Rafael Salgado, Les Kinney, Jimmy Gradis, and Mark Bernier

Finance Committee Members are: Dale Zobel, Tom Barnhart, Gary Maack, Teri Shakal, Sandra Clavell, Don Halver, Deeann Griebel, Kent Reisenauer and Rassamy Keoduangta

Sunday Mornings Messages

March 1 – “Lame-Crippled-Healed” (John 5:1-10)

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

March 8 – “Is Jesus God?” (John 5:11-18)

Pastor Anthony Whitlatch (8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Center) Pastor Jeff Savage (9:30 Loft)

March 15 – “Final Authority” (John 5:19-29)

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

March 22 – “Reason to Believe in Jesus” (John 5:30-47)

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

February 23 – “Look to God for Salvation” (Micah 7:1-7) PIT Robert Smith

March 1 – “Do You Trust God?” (Micah 7:8-13) PIT Nathan Pipe

March 8 – “Intimacy With God”

(Micah 7:14-20) Rev. Robin Shakal

March 15 – “The Testing of Your Faith is Important”

(James 1:1-4) Rev. Robin Shakal

“Faith in Jesus Fickled”

February 23, 2020 Dr. Roger Ball

rb618@cox.net Based on John chapters 1-4 can you identify where Jesus was (is) respected and NOT respected? Where was (is) Jesus greeted-accepted? Rejected- dishonored? What lessons do we learn from this? Identify the places Jesus was accepted and rejected.

John 4:40 - So when the Samaritans came to Jesus, they were asking Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. John 4:41 - Many more believed because of His word; John 4:42 - and they were saying to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world.”

John 4:43 - After the two days He went forth from there into Galilee.

John 4:44 - For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.

No honor for Jesus where? ________________________

Why does Jesus skip his home town of Nazareth?

John 4:45 - So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things that He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves also went to the feast.

Now to _______________but not __________________.

John 4:46 - Therefore He came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a royal official whose son was sick at Capernaum.

What was the first miracle?

Why skip Nazareth?

John 4:47 - When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death.

Sick at ___________________. How far away?

John 4:48 - So Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.”

No miracles no _________________________.

John 4:49 - The royal official said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.”

John 4:50 - Jesus said to him, “Go; your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started off.

Did Jesus leave with the father?

John 4:51 - As he was now going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was living.

John 4:52 - So he inquired of them the hour when he began to get better. Then they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.”

John 4:53 - So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives”; and he himself believed and his whole household.

John 4:54 - This is again a second sign that Jesus performed when He had come out of Judea into Galilee.

Sign #1 ________________________________________

Sign #2. _______________________________________ Six Lessons on Respecting and Rejecting Jesus #1. __________________________________________________ #2. __________________________________________________ #3. __________________________________________________ #4. __________________________________________________ #5. __________________________________________________ #6. __________________________________________________