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FBCS June 2010 Newsletter
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:: Note from Mark
:: VBS 2010
:: 2010 CAMP INFORMATION
:: Attention ALL Students
:: Ultimate Date Night
:: Students in Fine Arts
:: Pancake Breakfast
:: United Blood Services
:: Contacting Staff
:: Seas of Worship
:: RIPTIDE
:: KidZone
:: From the Desk of John Bosic
:: Winfield's
:: Women's Ministry
:: Adults in Fine Arts
:: Project C.U.R.E
:: Search Committee Chosen
Note From Mark
The summer is a great time to connect with other people and to grow in your faith and your gifts.

I wondered what God was thinking when we moved to Scottsdale fifteen summers ago. It was July. It was foreign. (I mean, really, rocks in the front yard instead of elm trees and porch swings?) It was hot, 115 degrees of hot. I laid in bed nights, sweating, afraid to get out of the bed because of scorpions or tarantulas or rattlesnakes or whatever other critter might have invaded and asked God why I was being punished.

Then I started meeting people. I did senior high camp. I attended the end of summer swimming party. I drank coffee with the sponsors. Life started to feel normal again.

I forget sometimes, in the busy-ness of church work that people need connections: connections with God and connections with other people. That's what makes small groups important. That's one of the reasons Sunday School classes matter. That's why sometimes we need to gather around a big old pile of pancakes and just talk to each other. We've been missing some of those opportunities, so we are adding some this summer. Check out the newsletter and plan on joining with us. Let's get to know each other again.

The other thing that we sometimes miss is opportunities to grow in the faith. We are offering some classes this summer, some Bible study, some gift development. They will strengthen you in your walk with Jesus and help you connect with some new people. Check out those offerings as well.

Lots of people use the summer to let down, to hang out, to chill, to ease up. It's important to do that, to re-energize. Would you consider doing that with some other folks at the church. Let's develop some new friendships and support one another by having some fun together.

Peace,
Mark
 
Vacation Bible School
 
Enter a world of amazing animals, fabulous fish, intelligent insects-we're traveling a long way upriver to discover this abundant rainforest!  SonQuest Rainforest is far from the ordinary. As they participate in fun-filled activities, children will learn about God's amazing love and His word, the Bible!  We'll have a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks - all the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun for children.
 
VBS 2010Beyond what they can explore with their senses, children will discover a living spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God:  "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life"  (John 3:16).
 
Where:  FBC Scottsdale
When:  June 7th - 11th
             8:30 am - Noon
Who:  Children Entering Kindergarten through 8th Grade (Fall 2010)
 
Invite your friends and neighbors!
 
Register (in Winfield's Court) or online at www.fbcscottsdale.org
F3 Fun, Faith, Family EVENT
 
SkateLand Chandler
Monday, June 14th
5pm-8pm
Skateland Family
FREEAdmission- SK8 Rental $3

101 W. Ray Rd.- Chandler, AZ
(480) 917-9444

Attention ALL students entering 5th - 12th Grades!!

 
Links for camp details and necessary registration forms are below.  Please submit completed forms along with a $50 deposit to secure space at camp for your student.  Please submit forms to and/or contact Joy Zilar @ 602-840-1406 or jvzilar@cox.net with questions. 
 
UCYC 5th Grade
 
 
Junior High Camp
 
 
High School Camp
 
 
The Ultimate Date Night
 

Jay and Laura are coming to First Baptist Church of Scottsdale on Friday, July 30th, 2010 to bring us The Ultimate Date Night.

 

The Ultimate Date Night is a 90 minute evening of non-stop music, comedy, and laughter! Nuggets of marriage wisdom are sprinkled throughout the program. The unique style of Jay white houseand Laura allow everyone to learn valuable marriage tools while having fun!  The date night is a great encouragement for all married couples. It is also a great outreach event... Invite your friends and neighbors to celebrate and strengthen their marriages along side you and your spouse.

 

Purchase your tickets today and ask your husband or wife out to join you for The Ultimate Date Night.  

 

Tickets go on sale in the Church Lobby starting on June 6th or PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Today 
Celebrate Net
 

Tickets are $10 per person in advance.
4 Packs are $32 in advance.
Tickets are $12 at the door


For more information on The Ultimate Date Night or Jay & Laura visit Celebrate! Ministries website

Ultimate Date Night
 

FBCS Contacts:  

James & Lori Mitchell 

jmitchell@fbcscottsdale.org

Bob & Darla Holmes
Programs for Students in Fine Arts
Opportunities abound!

Backstage Performing Arts Camp
June 21-25. 
Offering musci (guitar, bass, keys, drums, vocals).  Dance with McKenna Hans, Tech with Donald Van Slyke, and Drama with Kristen Colling.  Students will be writing and performing their own pieces.  The camp is open to junior high and senior high students.  Cost is $100.  Registration deadline is June 14.  For more information, contact Jessie Young at (480) 945-6346 ext 202 or jyoung@fbcscottsdale.org
 
backstage
 
Youth Mission Tour
July 5-9
The youth choir and wave band have put together another concert to take on tour.  Our first stop is Rainbow Acres, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities in Camp Verde, AZ.  we will then head to Sunshine Rescue Mission in Flagstaff, AZ.  From there, we are returning to the Hope Indian Reservation at Keams Canyon to help them prepare for their big summer Hope Comap.  we return to Scottsdale, Friday, July 9th where we will then perform our concert at the church at 7:00 PM.  We ask for your prayers and financial support.  If you are willing to contribute to this trip, you can make checks out to First Baptist Church of Scottsdale with a note that it is for the Youth Mission Trip.  Contact Jessie Young (480) 945-6346 ext. 202 or jyoung@fbcscottsdale.org

youth choir tour
PancakesPancake Breakfast June 20 -2010
 
Fellowship and Food...  What could be better!  Join us for Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Juice 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM in C-1
 
Suggested Donation:  $4 each; Family of 4 $12
 
Contact Joanie Godsey (480) 457-0340 or joaniesjewelry@cox.net
United Blood Services
 
Sunday, June 20, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM there will be a United Blood Services blood drive.  Donations can be given on the South side of the church campus, directly behind the "B" building.  Sign-up opportunities will be held three weeks prior in the church lobby on Sundays.  If interested contact Bethany Johnson at ilovlucy2@hotmail.com
 
When considering donating your life-saving resource, please note that start to finish tabkes about 45 minutes.  June 20th is also Father's Day and a great opportunity to donate in recognition or rememberance of those lives we hold so valuable!  United Blood Services will be giving couchers for a free 1/2 gallon of Blue Bell ice cream to those who come, whether or not they are able to donate.  And remember, you can donate if you are 16 or 17 years old if you have your parents permission. 
 
We hope to see you there.
Contacting Us:

Church Phone:
480-945-6346


Email addresses available here:
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Pastoral Staff:
John Bosic
James Mitchell
Lori Mitchell
Mark Young

Support Staff:
Cindy Bishop -
Administrative Assistant
Sharon LaRue - Accountant
Robyn Olson - Winfield's and Hospitality
Donald Van Slyke - Director of Technical Ministries
Jessica Young - Assistant Director of Fine Arts

Elders:
Craig Hazeltine -
Chairman
Brent Cornelius - Nominating/Personnel Chair
Robyn Chancellor - Treasurer
Gayla Register - Congregational Care Chair
Chris Zilar - Fine Arts Chair
Elaine Almblade - Christian Education Chair
Abriel Dixon - Secretary
Donna Lukeman - Missions
Bill Tuten - Property Management
Seas of Worship Arts  
white house  
Seas of Worship Arts Camp
June 21-27
Signups begin Sunday, May 2nd. Details are in the brochure, which is also available beginning May 2nd. Auditions are June 7-9 at Noon, during VBS week.
 
Hey, Kids! Come join us for a fun-filled week of music and drama! At the end of the week, we'll put on a terrific performance your family and friends will want to see!
 
white houseWe are excited to be doing a lively musical called Joseph and the Dream Team Xtreme. Come discover how God can make dreams come true despite impossible odds. Join us on an inspiring musical adventure about the awesome power of forgiveness and hope!
Riptide

- RipTide Poolside-
Wednesday Nights 

6:30pm to 8:00pm

June 2

June 9- VBS WEEK (no RipTide Poolside)

June 16

June 23  

June 30

 

A Great time to hang out with your friends, cool off in the pool and spend some time talking about Jesus!PARENTS: drop off and pick up at 6631 E. Hubbell St. (N. of Oak & 68th St)

 

- RipTide Bible Study 

Sunday mornings at 9:00am in room A7

 Become a Fan of RIPTIDE on FACEBOOK to stay informed or visit

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Riptide/254796213569?ref=ts

kidzone
 

June 2010

 

June 7-11 VBS 8:30 - Noon

June 14   Family Night - Skateland Chandler
June 16:
Grade 3 & 4 Swim & Study
9:30 - 11:30 am @ Roden's 
Grade 5 Swim & Study
11:00 - 1:00 @ Roden's home
 

June 23: 

Grades 1 & 2 Water Fun Night
6:30 - 8:00 pm at FBCS
 

June 30: 

Grade 3 & 4 Swim & Study 
9:30 - 11:30 @ Godsey's home

Swim & Study

Grade 5 - 11:00 - 1:00 @ Godsey's home
FROM THE DESK OF JOHN BOSIC...
 

High School Events for June

 

SoCal Trip, June 03-06:

School is out and admit it; you probably need some type of break so you can handle the summer appropriately.  Well, we have just what you need: the happiest place on earth, some sand, a rather large body of water, and your friends.  What could this be?  You got it: The Annual Summer Kick-Off Extravaganza known as, The SoCal Trip.  We are loading up on Thursday, June 03rd and heading to Huntington Beach for a day at Disneyland, a day at the beach, and some fantastic times learning more about Jesus.  The cost is $125 and is due this Sunday, May 30th.  If you have questions or concerns, let Boss know.  You don't want to miss this trip: it is funtabulous!

 

 

Adult Bible Study this Summer

 

So, for the past number of summers you have found yourself wondering what to do on a Wednesday night from 6:30-8.  Well, we have an offer that you can't refuse.  How about spending time with a group of people taking a look at some of Jesus' most popular lessons?  Join us each Wednesday night starting June 09th in the Gallery as we look at Jesus' teaching in the Gospels.  Trust me; you will be glad you joined us.  See you there.

Winfield's News
 
NEW SUMMER HOURS BEGINNING MAY 31, 2010!
 
Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday Night Concert Series 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Sundays 7:00 AM to Noon
 
We need your extra continued support to make it through the summer.  Please come in and enjoy frosty fruit fusions, decadent frappes, and a sandwich. 
 
Keep up on the weekly concert series by visiting http://winfieldscafe.com/
 
WE ARE MORE THAN COFFEE!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
 
Women's Ministries
 
white house
Women of Faith Conference at US Airways Arena: October 1 & 2
Registration begins May 2 in the Lobby
The Women of Faith Conference is coming to the US Airways on Friday, October 1st & Saturday October 2nd. It will be an amazing time of Worship, fun and Biblical encouragement! We (FBCS) are excited to have reserved 25 spots at this time. The cost is $89.00 per person Early Registration May 2 with a small deposit making it easy to take care of your registration before October. Please check out the registration table in the Lobby for all the information. Although it seems early, we are expecting to exceed 25 and would like to know soon truly how many more we need. Please stop by the table today!Women of Faith
 
Contact Melissa Housmeyer for more information (480) 510-4969
 
Ladies' Bible Study
Sat. mornings from 8:30-10:30 starting June 26 and concluding Aug 7
we will be meeting in E101 and the books cost $15 - sign up in the lobby June 6, 13 and 20 if interested.
Contact:  Michelle Cornelius 602-723-9837
Programs for Adults in Fine Arts
Summer Programming for grown-ups!

CC Vocal Lesson Masterclass
Starts Wednesday,
June 2

No cost. 6:30 8 pm
Group lessons for those interested in becoming a stronger singer. Many of the techniques would also be helpful for actors who want to learn how to project. No sign up necessary, just come on and join us for 4 weeks.
 
Creative Call Class
Led by Mark Young
6 weeks (or so) starting July 7th.
An opportunity for you do discover your artistic gifts and how to dedicate time and effort to grow the gift God gave you. Open to everyone, sign up in the Lobby in June. Your only cost is the purchase of the book. Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 8.

ACTS (Drama Group)
Monday nights @7
If you would like to be a part of the drama team, come check out one of their meeting nights. They are in the process of reorganizing and are looking for interested people. You don't have to be Robert DeNiro to join.



PROJECT C.U.R.E
 
Project C.U.R.E. is one of the local mission projects that the churches mission committee has chosen to provide a volunteer opportunity for church members to participate in.  The church is  scheduled to volunteer the third Sat. of the every month.  The time is from 1 PM to 4 PM.  Wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes.  Bring water with you to drink.  Or bottled water can be bought there.  Su Labashosky usually leads this group.

Project C.U.R.E. collects unused medical supplies from hospitals, clinics, Dr. offices, and individuals, and sorts, an boxes these supplies to send to developing countries.  The volunteer opportunity is sorting and boxing these medical supplies.  

This is a great opportunity to help save someone's life, or many lives.  Project C.U.R.E. sends at least 125 containers, the size of a semi-trailer, a year to developing countries.  They have recently sent 8 container to Haiti, with at least 2 of these containers coming from the Phoenix warehouse.

The location of this project is 2115 E. Cedar St. in Tempe.  The cross streets are McClintock and Apache Blvd.

We hope to see you there.
Search Committee Chosen

We elected the search committee at our March business meeting and they've been meeting and compiling and discussing for a few weeks now. Pray for them on a regular basis. Here they are:

Chris Zilar - Chair
Al Glenn
Trudy Thompson
Gayla Register
Elaine Almblade
Loren Olson
Jeff Thompson
 
Thanks for taking time to read the newsletter. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know. And if you lead a ministry and would like to contribute something to the newsletter, just make sure it is in Mark's hands one week prior to the first of the month. Special thanks to Theresa Robles for putting the newsletter together. God bless her!

God's Blessings,
Mark Young
First Baptist Church of Scottsdale (
markyoung@fbcscottsdale.org)