First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale http://www.fsbcs.org Located in Scottsdale, Arizona | Phoenix, AZ Wed, 22 May 2013 19:57:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Oklahoma Disaster Relief through our North America Mission Board http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/21/oklahoma-disaster-relief-through-our-north-america-mission-board/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/21/oklahoma-disaster-relief-through-our-north-america-mission-board/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:37 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=3509
Many of you have contacted Nancy or me to ask about our OK relatives; they are all fine, with all living at least ten miles south of the tornado’s path.  We all need to continue praying for everyone involved.  Our North American Mission Board has already allotted funds to the Moore OK situation and has designated all incoming Disaster Relief donations at this time for this need.  Thus donations you make to Disaster Relief through FSBCS will be sent to NAMB and used in OK; make checks to FSBCS and mark them and/or their envelopes “Disaster Relief.”  Moreover, the Disaster Relief units from OK are already on the scene serving meals, providing shower trailers, and offering other assistance.  Here’s a Baptist Press article on the situation:
Thanks for your caring, praying, and giving!
WBN
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There will be no age group ministries meeting on campus on Sunday nights from now until the first of September (exception: OutLoud will continue rehearsing a few Sundays until their mission tour)—this includes “In the Round” for adults, kids choirs, and nursery.
There will also be no church pot-luck dinner, children or preschool ministries, or nursery on Wednesday nights after tonight until September.  The adult choir (6:00-7:30 p.m.) and Pastor Norwood’s “Theology in Overalls” group (6:15-7:15 p.m.) will continue meeting as normal.
Hope to see all of you tonight at the dinner—bring food!
WBN
]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/22/change-of-sunday-and-wednesday-night-ministries/feed/ 0 Fun Operation X Projects! http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/03/14/operation-x-coming/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/03/14/operation-x-coming/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:01:39 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=3093 Contact Matt Kahler at kahler.matt@yahoo.com regarding the annual Youth Band Concert Friday night, May 24 in the Youth Room.

Contact deacons John Moore at jwmoore15@gmail.com and John Herr at john.herr.b5wl@statefarm.com about our 4th annual Golf Tournament Saturday, June 8, at the Biltmore.

Contact Russ Matney at russmatney@gmail.com about the Saturday night, June 8 Dinner and Country Music Concert in the Fellowship Center.

See the FULL LIST of all Operation X Offers HERE!

Pray for the three missional events we are supporting:

Outloud MissionTour to rescue missions, senior adult complexes, small church block parties, children homes or hospitals.

Student Mission Trip to NM to help Hermosa Drive Baptist Church remodel youth center for outreach, lead a block party, and assist with a multi-church youth outreach event.

ZonaYuthKamp to CA for mission opportunites, Christian worldview training, challenges to commit to Christ.

 

 

]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/03/14/operation-x-coming/feed/ 0 “Beat The Heat” Project http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/20/beat-the-heat-project/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/20/beat-the-heat-project/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:25:50 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=3502 Our senior adults, under the leadership of Marilyn Horacek (480-816-3520) , are sponsoring this annual ministry project in partnership with a Scottsdale Senior Center.  Pick up your red bags at a ministry table and return them to the church by Thursday June 6.  These necessities assist over 200 seniors in need in our area, and our church provides the “lion’s share” of the bags among community organizations. All Bbeat_heat1ible Study groups and individuals of all ages are urged to help.

]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/20/beat-the-heat-project/feed/ 0 From the heart… http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/20/from-the-heart-8/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/20/from-the-heart-8/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:17:27 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=3500 This summer’s exposition of passages related to heaven can yield rewards for serious believers in all arenas of life:  mind, family, job, school, health,etc.  Solomon said that “a merry heart is good for us, just like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22).  Heavenly truths bring us joy and fulfillment on the inside and, thus, more influence and effectiveness outwardly.

 

God presents heaven so often in Scripture because of its power to inform, motivate, and bless.  We will discover many side benefits from expository studies of major passages that also mention heaven!

-Pastor Norwood

]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/20/from-the-heart-8/feed/ 0 “IN THE ROUND” Bible will not meet next Sunday http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/01/04/in-the-round-eclectic-elements-of-worship/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/01/04/in-the-round-eclectic-elements-of-worship/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:57:19 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=2828 Each Sunday, 4:30-5:45 p.m., Pastor Norwood teaches with projections of various cities and sites mentioned in the Bible during “In the Round: Eclectic Elements of Worship.”   Note these photos and details related to the biblical, historical, and prophetical places mentioned in God’s Word.  Remember, Palmer Howard provides worshipful music, Dale and Christine Harris lead our “Hymn Focus,” and Lisa Minard and Sally Tournay serve our “Sweet Treats.”

Bring your Bibles and be ready to discuss the impact of these places and more on planet Earth and the Kingdom of God!

Jerusalem: the city of our Lord’s death and capital of ancient and modern Israel, symbolizing God’s faithfulness to His people of old and His promises of the last days, perhaps being fulfilled now!

 

Corinth: the pagan city where the Apostle Paul preached about the Judgment Seat of Christ, using this local site of Roman rewards in his time and to whom he wrote two New Testament letters!

 

 

Egypt: the ancient land of bondage for the Israelites, where Joseph was raised to power, where Moses turned away from royalty to lead Israel, and which was prophesied to be a last-days enemy of Israel!

 

 

 

Petra: the rose-red city “half as old as time,” carved out of rock, where a great civilization once thrived and perished, and where prophecy states many Jewish people will flee from the Antichrist!

 

 

Jericho: the oldest and lowest city on earth, was conquered by the Israelites under Joshua, and reveals some of the ancient towers that may have stood in his day, revealing biblical accuracy!

]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/01/04/in-the-round-eclectic-elements-of-worship/feed/ 0 From the heart… http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/13/from-the-heart-7/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/13/from-the-heart-7/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 14:40:09 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=3481 Revelation 21 says “God will wipe away all tears” in heaven! How touching, caring, promising. The Bible’s teaching about heaven highlights “little” things that make a big difference-like the Creator tenderly taking away our pains of life forever.

Actually, heaven will be “all the time” and “perfectly” many things God can do for us now to whatever degree we draw close to Him. Much closeness-much peace and purpose. Little closeness-little of these in this life!

Study about heaven. Live as much of it now as you dare!
-Pastor Norwood

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Canned Meat and Tuna

Food donations and used clothing may be taken to the Rio Vista Collection Spot in the southwest corner of the Fellowship Center.  Thank you!

 

]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/03/02/rio-vista-monthly-food-item/feed/ 0 “Theology In Overalls”, Wednesdays 6:15 PM http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/01/13/theology-in-overalls-wednesdays-615-715-pm/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/01/13/theology-in-overalls-wednesdays-615-715-pm/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:14:36 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=2881 Hear Pastor Norwood’s teaching on Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 PM.  ”Theology In Overalls” features singing, intercessory prayer, and in-depth Bible Study.

]]> http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/01/13/theology-in-overalls-wednesdays-615-715-pm/feed/ 0 Boot Camp: A Basic Foundational Teaching Workshop, May 18 http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/05/boot-camp-a-basic-foundational-teaching-workshop/ http://www.fsbcs.org/2013/05/05/boot-camp-a-basic-foundational-teaching-workshop/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 22:11:25 +0000 fsbcsoffice http://www.fsbcs.org/?p=3468  

All attending this Saturday’s “Basic Training” be sure and bring your Bibles!  Karen Massingill, our Family Ministry Director will share with as many as possible from our church family the basics of our responsibilities in teaching children and preschoolers (and their parents).  who will take time to attend.  RSVP now (KarenMassingill@QwestOffice.net), especially if you need child care!  Read more below!  This will be fun  for all of us.  I trust I will see many of our teachers of all ages, ministry leaders, parents, grandparents, deacons, etc.
Thanks for caring and praying!
WHAT:          Basic Training for foundational teaching of children

WHERE:        FSBCS, Fellowship Center

WHEN:          Saturday, May 18

8:30 am         Continental Breakfast

9:00 am         Workshop begins

                        12:00 noon   Workshop ends, your mission begins

WHO:            #1—ALL teachers of preschoolers or children, birth – 6th grade (no matter for which ministry)

                        #2—ANY potential “new” teachers – those  who are interested, or those who are just curious to learn/discover how God is working

                        #3—Parents/grandparents who desire to learn how we intend to shift to foundational teaching so they may do so as well

                        #4—YOU

RSVP—VERY IMPORTANT!

We need to know how many to expect so that we have plenty of food and materials. There are two ways people can RSVP…(1) Call me at the office (480.949.0901);     (2) Email me at karenmassingill@qwestoffice.net by May 15.

Oh…and EVERYONE is expected to bring their Bibles!

ease RSVP with Karen by May 15

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