TALK OF THE TOWN
THE PLACE YOU BELONG THE SPACE YOU CAN THRIVE
TALK OF THE TOWN
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Keep up with all things FIBC via our monthly Talk of the Town Newsletter! Want to send the newsletter to someone? Email us at info@fibcaz org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY
Good Friday Community Service
Easter Saturday Service
First Sunday - Easter Service
Praise Team, Choir & Band Rehearsal
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
Saturday Intercessory Prayer
Second Sunday- Baptism Sunday
ASU Gospel Choir Concert
Praise Team, Choir & Band Rehearsal
Men’s Ministry Meeting
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
Women’s Ministry Meeting
Third Sunday
Praise Team, Choir & Band Rehearsal
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
Saturday Intercessory Prayer
New Member Class
Fourth Sunday
Praise Team,
&
Intercessory Prayer
Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturday (2nd & 4th) In-Person & Online
We invite you to unite with us in prayer on Sundays before worship services, Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and on the second and fourth Saturdays at 8 a.m.
Noon Bible Study & Prayer Wednesdays at 11:30 a m In-Person & Online
Each Wednesday you're invited to grab your lunch and Bible and join us for prayer and Bible Study in the middle of the day in The Hope Center Chapel.
Convergence Bible Study
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Streaming on YouTube
Deepen your understanding of scripture and align your daily walk with Biblical principles through this engaging and interactive study that’s streamed live via YouTube
WORSHIP SERVICE REMINDERS WORSHIP SERVICE REMINDERS
Birthdays and anniversaries are recognized on the FIRST SUNDAY
Baptism is held every FOURTH SUNDAY, 8 a.m. class, 9 a.m. baptism, contact a Deacons
Ministry member if you are interested in getting baptism Prayer requests should be sent to Pastor Jordan Hampton in the office
Meetings with Pastor Ty should be scheduled through Lucy Reyes, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor
REMINDERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REMINDERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
2026 calendar dates. All ministries should send calendar dates, including monthly meetings, to the appropriate Staff Pastor for approval BEFORE submitting a Ministry Request Form Update your membership record. Giving statements will be made available early next year and members are responsible for updating contact information, including email and U S mailing addresses to ensure proper delivery
Join the DREAM TEAM!
We're building a DREAM TEAM of engaged volunteers and you ca the excitement! Please take a moment to let us know where you to serve and we'll get you connected by clicking this link.
We want to see every member serving in ministry and that starts you joining the DREAM TEAM today
ervice Times have Changed
nday Worship Experience begins at 9 a.m. Bible Study will begin at 8 m. The D R E A M Zone for children and youth will open at 8:45 a m th check-in in The Hope Center Lobby
tercessory Prayer, led by the Prayer Ministry, will begin at 8:55 a m in e Sanctuary on Sunday mornings
H e a d i n g i n t o H o l y W e e k H e a d i n g i n t o H o l y W e e k
ScheduleofActivities
Wednesday,April1-BibleStudyCanceled(NoonDay&Convergence)
Thursday,April2-MaundyThursday(noworshipservices)
Friday,April3-AACCCCommunityGoodFriday7LastSayingsService, 12-3p.m.,withspecialpreachingfromPastorTy
Saturday,April4
IntercessoryPrayerHour,8-9a.m.
EasterEveWorshipService,6p.m.(childcareprovided)
Sunday,April5
EasterSunriseWorship,6am EasterBibleStudies,7:30am EasterWorship,8:30am (servicesforchildren,youth,nursery&toddler)
Monday,April6-Friday,April10-CampusClosed
Sunday,April12
TheDecisionBaptismSunday,followingserviceintheparkinglot ASUGospelChoirConcert,5p.m.
We are continuing our walk toward our our ambitious, faith-filled effort to baptize as many people as possible as part of Holy Week Easter is the ultimate celebration of resurrection, renewal and new beginnings – making it the perfect opportunity to publicly declare your faith.
The Decision Community Baptism
Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m.
If you are interested in being baptized, please call the office.
This is one of the most significant moments on the church calendar and we are excited and anticipating God doing great things
H i t t i n g t h e H i g h l i g h t s H i t t i n g t h e H i g h l i g h t s
Monthly Men’s Ministry Meeting
Looking to connect with like-minded men? Looking to find a community of believers, working in ministry? Consider connected with the FIBC Men’s Ministry.
Meetings are held on the second TUESDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 921 286 4854
Passcode: 1141fibc
Monthly Women’s Ministry Meeting
The FIBC Women’s Ministry wants to meet every woman where they are, no matter yo age or stage and invites you to come out f their monthly ministry meeting
The gathering is held on the third SATURD of each month at 11 a.m., sometimes in person and sometimes via Zoom. You c check the church calendar for meeting details
Stay tuned because the ministry is also planning a special Mother’s Day event.
w Member Class
e next opportunity for you to learn more out FIBC, who we are, what we believe d why we believe it, is coming up The xt Disciple U New Member Class will take ce on Saturday, April 25. If you ’ re erested in attending, please call the office.
We are excited to once again welcome the ASU Gospel Choir to FIBC this month for their annual end-of-semester concert!
You and your entire family are invited to join us on Sunday, April 12 at 5 p m for a musical experience you won’t soon forget.
R.N. Nesby Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The 2026 R.N. Nesby Scholarship application season is now open! Our ministry has scholarship opportunities available in a variety of ways; Incoming 9th grader
Current high school and college students
Students in seminary
There is even a scholarship available to non FIBC members from our community!
Use this link to see the applications and deadlines. You can also contact a ministry member with questions.
In addition to scholarships offered through this ministry, we also provide information on scholarships and fellowships available from other partner organizations.
Credit Union West Scholarship Program - $2,000 each, apply by March 31, 2026
If you have a scholarship you’d like to share with our congregation, please email tlewis@fibcaz org
TALK OF THE TOWN
THE PLACE YOU BELONG THE SPACE YOU CAN THRIVE
First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Telephone 602-258-1998 Fax: 602-256-2957
Website: www fibcaz org Email: info@fibcaz org
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a m -4:00 p m
FIBCO FAMILY SERVICES, INC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30 a m -12:30 p m
WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY TIMES: Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Children & Youth Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday Bible Studies: 8 a.m.
African Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Pre-Noonday Prayer and Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Senior Pastor -Dr Robert “Ty” Jones Ext 2210
Executive Director of Operations - Bro Deangelo D Hall Ext 2205 | dhall@fibcaz org
Pastor of Family Life - The Rev Thomas Claiborn, IV Ext 2206 | tclaiborn@fibcaz org
Pastor of Congregational Care and Outreach - The Rev Jordan Hampton Ext 2228 | jhampton@fibcaz org
Creative Director of Worship and Arts - Bro Christian Branham cbranham@fibcaz org
Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media - Bro Maarcus Hall Ext 2208 | mhall@fibcaz org
Minister of Pastoral Counseling - Dr Carolyn Watson Ext 2227 | cwatson@fibcaz org
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Executive Director - Akilah Stewart akilah stewart@fibco org