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First Baptist Church, Sun City West

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Linking Lives With God and Others

New Video Series

beginning April 3rd
at FBC!

When is the last time you thought about the

state of your soul? The health of your soul isn't
just a matter of saved or unsaved. It's the hinge
on which the rest of your life hangs. It's the
difference between deep, satisfied spirituality
and a restless, dispassionate faith.
Starting April 3rd on Sunday evenings we will
begin a 6 week video series on Soul Keeping,
narrated by John Ortberg, senior pastor at
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. In this study
he helps Christians
rediscover their
soulthe best
connection to God there isand find out why its hurting, and
why neglecting it has set so many believers back spiritually.
Ortberg will deal with the following topics: What Is the Soul?;
What the Soul Needs; The Struggle of the Soul; The Practice of
Grace; The Practice of Gratitude and The Practice of Growth.
Dates will be April 3, 10, 17 and May 1, 15, 22.
You will not want to miss this series Sunday nights at 5pm in
the CLC.

Message from Dr. Saul:

Recently I saw an article entitled Stewards of the Kingdom:
The Basics of Biblical Stewardship. It was a well written article;
I had no problem with it. The thing that caused me to pause
and think was the terms themselves; stewards or
stewardship. My guess is that you would have to be a long
term church goer to understand the meaning of steward or
stewardship the way it is used religiously.
In common parlance the term steward has several different
means. It can refer to a person in charge of an event or a place.
For example, he is a race steward. A steward can also refer to
a person who is responsible for food or drink at a restaurant or
a cruise ship. Remember when we used to have stewardesses on airplanes?
Do we need a new term for stewardship?
I recently read an article about Rafael Johnson who after his career in the US Army became
a caretaker for Arlington National Cemetery. He takes great pride in the position and it is a
huge task. Caretakers are responsible for setting up gravesites used for funeral and memorial services, including setting up chairs and shelters, excavating graves and cleaning around
the graves. "When loved ones and guests come to Arlington we make sure that there is no
dirt on the walkways, the tombs are cleaned every day, that the grass is cut for loved ones
to be by their buried and that the John F. Kennedy gravesite is prepared for people to see,"
said Johnson.
I thought thats not a bad term for a believer and their responsibilities in Gods Kingdom.
We are caretakers of all that God has entrusted to us: the gospel, the resources of the
earth, our personal resources, the precious lives around us, our time and opportunities
for service. As caretakers we are reminded that the ownership of all these things belongs
to God. Our caretaking is on display every day to people both inside and outside of the
church. We need to make sure that what they see and hear leaves a positive impression
about the One whom we claim to serve (no trash talking, no anger, no greed, no selfishness, you get what I mean). Instead our caretaking should reflect love, generosity, gratitude, peace, hope and forgiveness.

If a person gets his attitude

toward money straight, it will
help straighten out almost
every other area in his life.
...Billy Graham

New Members Classes to

begin in April!
Rev. David Jakes will be leading a
New Members' Class starting Sunday, April 3, which will continue for
two other Sundays (April 10 and
17). The class will meet in the Choir
Room located behind the sanctuary on the east
side. The class will start at 9:00 AM each Sunday and
will conclude by 10:00 AM in time for the normal fellowship and refreshments in the Christian Life
Center.
Some of the items covered will be: basic beliefs of
Southern Baptists, history of the church, Constitution
and Bylaws, church ministries, service opportunities,
stewardship, church budget, church conferences,
etc. In general, the class will be a basic overview
about our church and who we are as Southern Baptists. Please contact the church office at (623) 5845738 if you plan to attend.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Goal

$8,000
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering is part of the
North American Missions and is used to help support the ministry of those servants
(missionaries)
of the Lord who work within the
Unites States and Canada.
Offering envelopes can be found in the pew racks.

Partners on Mission
Wednesday, April 6th at 6pm
Our featured speakers will be
Pastor Francis of Solution
Church International and Pastor
Jim Hayes of South Peoria Baptist Church.

Pastor Jim Hayes

Solution Church is a church plant by South Peoria

Baptist Church to minister to African refugees.
Their needs are many: food, housing, English training, job skills, clothing blankets, quilts, microwave
ovens, and the nurture from Gods People.
Please come to hear their story.
2015 CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS TO MISSIONS
As I was preparing the annual State of the Church presentation,
I decided to calculate the total amount of contributions given to
Missions by our church during 2015. I was greatly pleased and
surprised with the results. The following is a listing of the total
dollars given last year per Mission category:
TOTAL MISSIONS GIVING THROUGH BUDGET

85,648

WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

714

GIDEON MINISTRY

1,684

NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD

175

INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD

1,901

Gideon Presentation

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING

Chuck Melbye, who has

worked with and represented
the Gideon Ministry for many
years, will be speaking at the
morning service on April 3rd.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING

8,322

ARIZONA STATE MISSION OFFERING

3,180

BENEVOLENCE FUND

3,793

FEED THE HUNGRY

3,179

His experiences and that of his

fellow workers are always inspiring and remind us of the power of the message in the
Bible.
An offering will be taken to support this vital
ministry.

13,922

SET FREE BAPTIST MINISTRY

380

MISSION DIGNITY

986
TOTAL =

$123,884

Congratulations, church family! Thank you for your generosity.

I always have known that FBC/SCW is a very loving, friendly,
and giving church.
Pastor David Jakes

Combined Choir Concert

Dont miss this opportunity to hear the Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church, Sun City West
in concert with the Impact Choir
on Sunday, April 24th at 5pm. The
Impact Choir, Phoenix, is made up
of senior adults from churches
across the valley and was begun by
Nancy Jakes in 1991.
The 60-plus voice combined choir
will present a program of worshipful anthems, old favorite hymns,
and lively Gospel selections.

Current Resident OR:

First Baptist Church, Sun City West
17419 N. Conquistador Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375

NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
SUN CITY, ARIZONA
PERMIT NO. 00089

April 2016
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MON

9am-Bible
Study

9am-Sewing
Group

10:30am-Bible
Study

TUE

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9am-Bible
Study
10:30amMorning
Worship
5pm-Evening
Worship
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9am-Bible
Study
10:30amMorning
Worship
5pm-Combined
Choir Concert

25
9am-Sewing
Group

THU

5
8am-Mens
Breakfast

6
9:30amSamaritans

9am-Deacon
Meeting

5:30pm-Family
Gathering
6pm-Partners
on Mission
7pm-Choir

1pm-Grief
Support Group

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9:30amSamaritans

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5pm-Evening
Worship
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9am-Bible
Study
10:30amMorning
Worship/
Lords Supper
5pm-Evening
Worship

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9pm-Sewing 9pm-Bldg &

Grounds Mtg
Group

1pm-Personnel
Committee

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1pmEducational
Council

10am-Missions
Committee

6pm-Prayer/
1:30pmBible Study
Tapestry Mtg
7pm-Choir

1pm-Grief
Support Group

1pm-Library
Committee

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9am-Sewing
Group

1pmCaregivers
Support
Group

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3pmStewardship
Council

20
9:30amSamaritans
6pm-Prayer/
Bible Study

1pm-Grief
Support Group

7pm-Choir

27
9:30am10am-Church Samaritans
Council
6pm-Church
2pm-Finance
Conference
Committee
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7pm-Choir

28
1pm-Grief
Support Group

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Ruth Smith
Scott Williamson
Ian Chapman
Janie Kennon
Norma Nelson
Will & L.C. Eastes
Gene & Patty Frisbie
Terry & Mary Henriksen
Joanne Morrison
Betty Johnson
Doug Piper
Bill & Delia Weifenbach
Tim & Lynn Bailey
Diana Lay
Jack Roberts
Bill and Phyllis Carter
Wilbur & Gladys Leach
Betty Hoffman
Judy Harshman
Jane Gonzales
Truman & Betty Hare
Frank & Betty Johnson
Bob Lewallen
Brian Smith
Jaine Ozbirn
Terry Henriksen
Doris Jones
Terry Hendrikson
Warren & RoseMarie Isbell
Peggy Armour
Linda Babcock
Norma Kinnison
Linda Oudin
Dreama Wetherell
Carol Hendricks
Tim Bailey
Jack Kelley
Gordon & Vera Whitney
Al & Danna Grochol
April Foster
Charlie & Doris Moye
Shirley Windsor
Ann Speirs
John Hannah
Margaret Fortson

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TO SERVE GOD & YOU:

Dr. Glenn Saul, Senior Pastor
E-mail: dgsaul@fbcscw.org
Rev. David Jakes, Executive Pastor
E-Mail: djakes@fbcscw.org
Nancy Jakes, Minister of Music
E-Mail: njakes@fbcscw.org
Dr. Ronald Hornecker, Minister of Counseling
E-Mail: 2rhornecker@cox.net 623-628-3796
Ruth Wood, Pianist
Owen Harris, Organist
Lois Smith, Pastoral Assistant
Carol Woods, Financial Secretary
Caroll Swinney, Minister of Media
Church Phone: 623-584-5738
Church FAX: 623-584-0155
E-Mail:

office@fbcscw.org
prayer@fbcscw.org
Web : fbcscw.org
Office Hours: 8:304:00 M-F

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

TO BEGIN
A new six-week Grief Support Group
will begin on Thursday, April 7, and
conclude on May 12. Each weekly
session is scheduled to begin at 1:00 and finish by 2:30 p.m.
The intent of the group is to provide help and support for
those who have experienced the loss of a loved one or who
are experiencing another type of significant loss.
Participants will have the opportunity to share regarding
their own personal loss, to understand some of the dynamics and effects of grief on a persons life, how ones faith can
be a source of strength during this time, as well as some
thoughts about how one can begin to cope and re-adjust to
life following such a significant loss.
If you have participated in another or previous Grief Group,
you are invited to participate in this group as well. As time
passes following a loss, a persons needs and capacity to
benefit from the group changes. So, if you are struggling in
working through your grief, feel free to participate in this
group as well. For more information, contact Ron Hornecker at 623-628-3796 or e-mail him at 2rhornecker@cox.net.