Connection Catalog | Winter/Spring 2014

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C A T A L O G Dear friend, God designed us to be in a thriving relationship with Him and to engage in meaningful ways with other people. That’s where real living takes place!

Whether you’ve just made a decision to follow Christ, are new here, or have been attending for years, I invite you to take your relationship with God and connection with others to the next level.

To do that, there are three important activities we suggest you include in your week: Worship – Take time to express gratitude to God, praise Him and learn from His Word together with others.

Connect – Be intentional about devoting time to friendships and experiencing life together with others. Small groups are a great place to do this!

Serve – Whether here at church or in our community, find a place to plug in. Your life will be enriched when you use your time and gifts to help others.

That’s it! If you will commit one to two hours a week to each of these pursuits, I’m confident you will grow in your walk with God and in your relationships with other people.

This Connection Catalog is a great place to start! It’s full of opportunities for you and everyone in your family to join in and get involved. I encourage you to read through the descriptions and choose at least one that grabs your attention.

No matter your age, life stage, or where you are on your faith journey, there is a place for you! Take the first step and get ready to see your life ascend to a new level of growth and purpose.

Your pastor and friend,

Jamie Rasmussen

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Attending worship services on Sundays is essential, but so is getting connected to the people and purposes of the church. This catalog is designed to help make that connection happen. It’s a tool to help you connect with others, build relationships in authentic community, and have fun participating in the life of our church.

Table of Contents First Steps ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Church Life ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Worship ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Children ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Students ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Singles ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Family Ministry ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Women ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Men ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Marriage ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 Small Groups ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Adult Classes ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Seniors ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 Special Ministries ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Care & Help ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20 Cactus Campus ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 The Arts ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Reach Our Community ������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Impact The World ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Serve Your Church ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27 General Information ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������28

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

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FIRST STEPS Scottsdalebible.com/new formation@scottsdalebible.com

STARTING POINT * Second Saturday of every month (January 11, February 8, March 8, April 10), 4-5pm, E113 (except March 8 in E105) Second Sunday of every month (January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13), 11:15am, E113 If you are new to our church, we invite you to attend our next Starting Point event so we can welcome you to Scottsdale Bible Church and help you feel at home here. Come discover the opportunities and next steps to getting connected at our church.

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FOUNDATION 101 * Sundays, February 16 – March 16, 11:15am, E212 Do you have questions about God, faith or the Bible?

Join us for a five-week interactive experience that provides answers to some of the most fundamental questions our world is asking about Christianity: Can we really know God? How can God be good and all-powerful and yet allow evil and suffering to exist in our world today? Is the Bible trustworthy? Who is Jesus and what does it mean to follow Him? Aren’t all religions essentially the same? Discuss answers to these important questions and others at this informative class.

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BAPTISM

SERMON CDS/PODCASTS

Upcoming Baptism Services: Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13 Baptism Classes: Saturday, March 15, 4pm, E201 OR Sunday, March 16, 11:15am, E113

Purchase CDs of sermon series and individual sermons at the Media Center, northeast of the Worship Center. MP3s and videos of the weekly sermons may also be downloaded from our website or iTunes.

Baptism is a tangible expression of faith and commitment to Jesus. If you are a follower of Christ and have never been baptized, we encourage you to be baptized at Scottsdale Bible. During all of our services, we will celebrate stories of how God is saving and transforming lives within our community. To prepare for this special event in your life, we ask that you attend our baptism class prior to your baptism date. You may attend either the Saturday night or Sunday morning class. Please register online. If your child (4th grade and younger) would like to be baptized, please schedule an appointment with our children’s pastor.

MEMBERSHIP * Saturday, March 29, 4pm, E214 Or Sunday, March 30, 11:15am, E113 Becoming a member is an important step in solidifying your commitment to the local body of Christ. Membership is beneficial to you as an individual as well as to the entire church. At Scottsdale Bible, the membership process involves three simple steps:

STEP 1: Attend a Membership Class STEP 2: Complete the Membership Application STEP 3: Have a conversation with a Pastor or Elder You should begin the membership process by attending one of our upcoming Membership Classes. Upon completing this onehour class, you will be guided through the remaining two steps of membership.

COMMUNION We typically celebrate Communion on the first weekend of each month, and it is available to all believers in Christ. If you are unable to attend worship due to illness or hospitalization and wish to have communion brought to you, please contact the church office.

SOCIAL MEDIA Scottsdale Bible has an app for Apple, Android and Windows users that provides a wealth of media resources. Search for us in the App Store under Scottsdale Bible Church. You can also like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ScottsdaleBible or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @scottsdalebible. Subscribe to our weekly e-news by providing your email address via the Subscribe link at the top of our homepage.

PHOTOGRAPHY Each week, photographers capture moments at our events and programs. If you would like to request that your photo or your child’s not be used in print materials or on the web, please email us at communication@scottsdalebible.com. Would you like to join our photography team? Contact media@scottsdalebible.com

CONGREGATIONAL CARE Congregational Care is a banner over a multitude of ministries at Scottsdale Bible. We desire to come alongside those within our body and in our community who are in need. Contact this ministry for prayer requests, hospital visitations, financial education, or theological questions by calling 480.824.7334 during business hours Monday-Friday. If you have an emergency after hours or on a weekend, please contact the Pastor On Call at 480.334.4102.

PRAYER Scottsdale Bible is a praying church! Through prayer, we talk with God, praise Him, and seek His leading in all we venture to do in the name of Jesus. If you have a prayer request, please submit it on the Communication Card in the weekly bulletin or call the prayer line at 480.824.7350 x625. It is a privilege for us to pray for you.

GIVING We value your contributions to the ministries of this church and want to make it easy for you to give. You may contribute via the offering bags during worship services or at scottsdalebible.com/ give. We offer secure online giving through debit and credit cards or automatic withdrawal from a checking account. You may make a one-time gift or schedule ongoing weekly or monthly contributions to several different designations including general fund, missions, elders’ fund, child sponsorship, and Compelled

by Grace. Thank you for your generosity. If you are a guest, please do not feel asked to contribute.

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CHILDREN’S WEEKEND GATHERINGS

Saturdays: 5pm | Sundays: 8, 9:30 and 11:15am

For ages birth to 4th grade

In each of our services, our goal is to lift our hearts to God in an attitude of worship—humbly and joyfully recognizing His worth. All services enjoy the same relevant teaching, but the worship styles differ to suit various preferences. Following are descriptions of the worship styles you might experience at each of our services.

Noah’s Ark

• C ontemporary, Saturday at 5pm: If you like an authentic, contemporary music and worship experience, join us for our Saturday night service. You’ll experience passionate worship with today’s most popular worship music and technologies in a creative, band-driven environment.

• C lassic, Sunday at 8am: At this service, you will often hear our 100-voice choir and 40-piece orchestra. You might be surprised by a small praise band, chamber choir, or our majestic organ. Experience the timeless and inspirational worship of this service.

• B lended, Sunday at 9:30am: Offering a diverse and dynamic expression of praise to our Lord, this service encourages multi-generational leadership and participation.

Our choir and orchestra are often an integral part of the worship experience, and the music includes a rich blend of both traditional and contemporary worship songs.

For children ages birth to 2

Nursery children are introduced to God the moment they enter Children’s Ministry. Using simple lessons presented by one of our gifted storytellers, the Bible comes alive for those just getting to know God.

TreeHouse For children ages 3 to kindergarten

TreeHouse is an exciting place for preschool to kindergarten-age kids. We use a variety of production elements to enhance our worship and large group Bible teaching, which reinforces the weekly lessons taught in the classrooms.

Broadcast For children in grades 1-4

Elementary kids are greeted each weekend with energetic worship, relevant biblical teaching and engaging small group activities—all in a grace-filled environment. Your kids will be excited to come back and learn with us how to know God, choose well, reach out, and go tell the good news of Jesus!

• C ontemporary, Sunday at 11:15am: In this service, you will experience popular worship music led by our worship team and band, accompanied by creative technologies in an engaging and uplifting atmosphere of praise and worship.

STUDENTS WEEKEND GATHERINGS

THE VENUE

Saturdays, 5pm; Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15am, B132

9:30 and 11:15am The Venue community meets in the Town Center for two of Scottsdale Bible’s Sunday morning worship gatherings. The music is dynamic and contemporary, the community is accessible, and the preaching is simulcast from the Worship Center. Venue Pastor Rustin Rossello provides pastoral care, and he and Worship Leader Cody Kimmel are available to help you and your family connect with the ministries that are most meaningful for you.

CACTUS CAMPUS 9:30 and 11:15am, 2501 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix Scottsdale Bible Cactus Campus is our first multisite campus in North Phoenix. Cactus offers dynamic, engaging music, a smaller community feel, and teaching via video from the Shea Campus Worship Center. Campus Pastor Rick Holman provides pastoral care and leadership. He and his staff will help you and your family connect into the small groups, classes, and other ministries available at Cactus Campus.

For grades 5–12 Club 56 Fifth and sixth grade students have a place to call their own every Saturday and Sunday as they meet for fellowship, worship, games and a great time in God’s Word. There are three services to choose from, each one mirroring the other.

Impact Junior High Saturdays, 5pm; Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15am, B132 (E105 at 11:15)

Junior high students worship together each Saturday night and Sunday morning. They experience time in God’s Word, getting together with friends, and an opportunity to grow in faith. Choose from three identical services each week.

High School Ministry Sundays, 11:15am, High School Building

Connect with other students and get to know God better at our Sunday morning worship gatherings. Students experience inspirational worship, challenging teaching from God’s Word that applies to everyday life, and time to connect with friends.

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CHILDREN Scottsdalebible.com/children Children@scottsdalebible.com The Children’s Ministry partners with parents of children ages birth to 4th grade to teach God’s Word in a nurturing and grace-filled environment. Through interactive classroom learning as well as engaging large group time, children explore the stories and people of the Bible and witness first hand the love of Christ through impactful relationships. Stop by Kidz Check, our Children’s Welcome Center, for a family orientation and opportunities to serve.

AWANA CLUBS *

VACATION BIBLE EXPERIENCE (VBX)

Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, September to April Grand Prix: April 5 Last Club Night: April 30

Agency D3 – Discover, Decide, Defend VBX Junior: June 2 – 6, Ages 3-5 VBX: June 9 – 13, Grades 1-6

AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed from 2 Timothy 2:15. This nationwide program focuses on helping children ages 4 to 6th grade learn and memorize key Bible verses while integrating fun through games and large group programming. Through dedicated weekly study time, AWANA provides an important opportunity to help children know and love God more.

Join the Agency D3 kids or “Special Agents” for a week of fun as they examine eyewitness reports, physical proof, and biblical accounts to uncover and defend the truth about who Jesus really is. Learn the answers to important questions such as: Is Jesus really God’s Son? Was Jesus more than just a good man? Was Jesus’ death real? Is Jesus alive? And what do I do with the evidence about Jesus? Come and be a part of Agency D3 and discover, decide, and defend the truth for yourself.

PARENT– CHILD DEDICATIONS March 15 & 16 Legacy Class: February 22, 5pm Parent-Child Dedications are a special opportunity for parents to publicly commit to raising their children in a Christ-centered home.

This special ceremony features a blessing over the child that includes a prayer created and read aloud by the parent(s).

As a prerequisite, please attend an upcoming Legacy class where you will learn the importance of a godly legacy and how to prepare a blessing for your child.

Parent-Child Dedications are scheduled periodically throughout the year during our weekend services or a private ceremony. If interested, please register online for our next Legacy class.

BAPTISM Upcoming Baptism Services: April 12 & 13 Baptism is offered to elementary-aged children who have made a decision to accept Christ as their savior. Baptisms take place during worship services periodically throughout the year. Children and adults will be baptized during the same ceremony and we encourage families to participate together. If you have a child or children who would like to be baptized, please call 480.824.7308 to make an appointment with our children’s pastor at least three weeks before the next baptism date.

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BECOME A FAN Become a FAN of Children’s Ministry! Discover the potential of your gifts and talents, build relationships with kids and their families, and impact lives. FANs can serve in three simple ways: provide Food, Assist in a classroom, or welcome families in the New Family Experience. Meet a one-time need or volunteer on an ongoing basis. To become a FAN of Children’s Ministry, visit Kidz Check on the weekend or sign up at scottsdalebible.com/children

STUDENTS Scottsdalebible.com/students Students@scottsdalebible.com We believe God wants to transform the hearts of students and empower them to impact their schools, church and community. At Scottsdale Bible, students in fifth grade through college can find a welcoming place to gather with friends, make new ones, and relax as they get to know God better and share life together.

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IMPACT JUNIOR HIGH

Theme Weekends

Impact Dodgeball/Movie Night

During all services on the selected weekends

Friday, January 24, 6:30pm, Town Center

You never know what surprises await you when you walk in the door for any Club 56 meeting. Theme weekends add an element of excitement and anticipation, keeping you on your toes! Two of our winter theme weekends are: Sports Mania, January 11 and 12; and Be My Valentine, February 8 and 9.

This night packed with fun includes our favorites: dodge ball, a movie, food, and friends! Invite all your friends to join you. Cost is $5 per person.

Club 56 Nerf Wars Saturday, January 18, 5-6:30pm, High School Building

Invite your friends to join you for a huge Nerf wars event. We’ll provide the guns, the darts, the food and the fun. You just need to come and bring your friends.

Club 56 Dodgeball

Impact Valentine’s Party Wednesday, February 12, 6:30pm, B132

Feeling depressed because nobody’s asked you to be their valentine? Forget your woes and come join Impact for our Valentine’s Party. We may not ask you to be our valentine, but at least you’ll get to stuff your face with sweets and have a great time! Remember to invite a friend, even if he or she isn’t your valentine!

Saturday, February 22, 5-6:30pm, High School Building

Impact Winter Camp *

Join us for a great night of dodgeball and invite your friends to come along. Play against your friends, try to defeat a team of staff, or cheer your friends on as they play.

March 7 – 9, Lost Canyon

Club 56 Winter Camp * March 7 – 9, Lost Canyon

Mark your calendar for our Club 56/Impact winter camp at Lost Canyon. More details will be available soon about this year’s exciting theme and more. Spots will fill up quickly, so register early.

The cost of camp is $150 through February 21 and will increase to $175 after that. Register online.

Club 56 Guys/Girls Night Friday, April 18

Mark your calendars for a night of adventure for the Club 56 guys and a night of enchantment for the Club 56 girls at our Guys/Girls Night Out. More details will be available in March, but mark your calendar now so you don’t miss it!

Club 56 Family Barbecue Sunday, May 18, 1-4 pm, Cactus Park

Summer is just around the corner so before it gets too hot or before you head out on vacation, set aside your Sunday afternoon to hang out at the park with Club 56 staff, students and families.

We’ll be inviting our incoming fifth grade students and their families to join us. Cost is $15 per family or $5 per person. Please RSVP to students@scottsdalebible.com to help ensure we have enough food.

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Mark your calendar for our Impact/Club 56 winter camp at Lost Canyon. More details will be available soon about this year’s exciting theme and more. Spots will fill quickly, so register early.

The cost of camp is $150 through February 21 and will increase to $175 after that. Register online.

HIGH SCHOOL High School Wednesday Meeting Wednesdays, 6:30pm, High School Building

Add a little variety to your school week and come hang out with your friends at our Wednesday meeting. We’ll worship together, laugh together, be challenged with God’s Word, meet new friends and more. Invite your friends to come with you, too!

High School Sunday Worship Sundays, 11:15am, High School Building

High school students are encouraged to join us on Sunday mornings for inspirational worship, challenging teaching from God’s Word, and time to connect with friends.

High School Dodgeball Wednesday, January 29, 6:30pm

Join us for an HSM night of doing one of our favorite things– playing dodgeball! Invite lots of your friends because they won’t want to miss out on the fun!

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HIGH SCHOOL High School Winter Camp * Friday, February 14 – Monday, February 17, Lost Canyon

We are excited to add another day to our high school ministry winter camp over President’s Day weekend at beautiful Lost Canyon. Randy Walters, one of our former Student Ministry pastors, will be our camp speaker. Be sure to invite your friends because they won’t want to miss out on this amazing weekend.

The early bird camp price is $200 until January 31, and increases to $225 after that.

High School Ministry Turn-Around Trip * Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6

What better place to spend your weekend than at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland! That’s what HSM will be doing this weekend! Invite your friends to come along. Register online beginning in February.

High School Senior Trip * Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4

A big chapter in the lives of our seniors is about to close and we can’t think of a better way to end it than with a trip to the beautiful California coast in Coronado. We’ll spend time on the beach, hang out at the El Cordova Hotel together, have dinner at Miguel’s Mexican restaurant, encourage each other, laugh together and more. If you’re a graduating senior, this is the best way to end your senior year. The cost for the weekend is $250 and includes hotel, transportation and dinner at Miguel’s. Bring extra money for meals and personal spending. Register online beginning in March.

COLLEGE College Ministry Gathering Tuesdays, 7:15pm, Cactus Campus, 2501 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix

College is a huge transitional time in the lives of young adults.

Scottsdale Bible’s College Ministry wants to walk through that transition with you. Join us on Tuesday nights where more than 100 students from all over the valley gather to be challenged by teaching from God’s Word and hang out with friends, new and old, who are enjoying this season of their lives.

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SOMA YOUNG ADULTS

AUXANO

On Sunday mornings, SOMA Young Adults gather in the Town Center at 11:15am as part of the Venue congregation. We frequently continue our worship by getting to know one another over lunch. Small group gatherings in homes meet throughout the week to study the Bible, pray and develop friendships. Interested in SOMA Young Adults? Check out the Venue or go online to scottsdalebible.com to learn about all the small group options.

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30pm, Chapel If you are single and in your 30s, Auxano is a great place to connect. Our Thursday gatherings consist of dinner, small group discussion, prayer, and socializing. Food and childcare are provided, with a suggested $5 donation. We also have small groups that meet in homes on the off weeks. Find out more about these when you visit our Thursday gatherings.

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FAMILY SERVICE

GRACE-BASED PARENTING FOR TEENS

Sunday, January 12, 11:15am, E214

Saturday, March 1, 5pm, E113

Would you like to raise children who are focused upward and serving outward? Teachers Matt and Janna Everroad will share how serving together can bond a family and create a life-long understanding of what it means to love our neighbors.

The teen years bring new parenting milestones as our kids begin the road to ultimate independence. High School Pastor Kevin Yule will offer information and tools for parents to maintain a heart connection with their children while preparing them to transition into adulthood.

BRINGING FAITH HOME Sundays, January 12, 19, and 26, 11:15am, Cactus Campus We can equip you at church, but home is where faith is lived out loud! Teacher Peter Bartolini will share how to lead your family in a life of faith that extends beyond Sundays. Gain tools, insight, and encouragement to help you bring faith home to your family.

THE GRACE-BASED WOMAN * 2nd and 4th Thursdays, January 23 – May 8, 9:30am, E105 Ladies—come hear how to bring an atmosphere of grace into your homes and learn to love the special role in your family God has designed for you! Teacher Amy Cavness will present topics that will be relevant and fresh for past attendees and newcomers alike. $25 registration/$50 with childcare.

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR AN ONLINE WORLD Sunday, January 26, 11:15am, E214 Join Children’s Pastor Ryan Heath as he shares how to help our kids safely navigate the online world. He will cover areas such as social networks, internet safeguards, and how to talk to your children about technology in a way that will be positively received.

JUST FOR DADS – GRACE IN THE WORKPLACE Sunday, February 2, 11:15am, E214 Teacher David Roberts will present how fathers, as spiritual leaders in the home, have a unique role and responsibility to demonstrate an active faith—one that shows up both inside the family and outside in their daily work lives.

THE GRACE-FILLED MARRIAGE Sunday, February 9, 11:15am, E214 Marriage Pastor Don Farr will use Dr. Tim Kimmel’s The Grace Filled Marriage as a basis for a discussion about love and how God’s grace plays out in our marriages as we navigate the challenging areas of sex, kids, conflict, aging and endings.

NAVIGATING YOUTH SPORTS Sunday, February 23, 11:15am, E214 Youth sports are big business and can present a new level of pressure in a child’s world. Join Michael Tooker of Family Matters as he helps adults understand how sports can hinder and help our efforts to raise truly great kids. Learn how both parents and coaches can implement the tenets of grace in their roles of influence in our children’s lives.

GRACE-BASED PARENTING FOR GRADE SCHOOLERS Sunday, April 13, 11:15am, E214 What does grace-based parenting look like for elementary aged children? How does our parenting change once our children enter school and widen their circles of relationships and experiences?

Family Matters team Bill and Amy Cavness will address the uniqueness of parenting in this stage of the game and how to continue to make God’s grace the foundation of our approach with our children.

YOUR CHILD’S UNIQUENESS Sunday, April 27, 11:15am, E214 Join teacher Andy Everroad for an informative session on how knowing your child’s unique inner bent can guide you in loving them, encouraging them, disciplining them, and training them in a way that speaks directly to the way God designed them!

GRACE-BASED PARENTING FOR PRESCHOOLERS Sunday, May 4, 11:15am, E214 Children’s Pastor Ryan Heath tailors Dr. Tim Kimmel’s Grace Based Parenting just for parents of preschoolers. Topics include understanding your child’s uniqueness and developing an approach to effective discipline that speaks to the heart of your children and does not simply manage behavior.

FAMILY CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONS Sunday, May 18, 11:15am, E214 Ceremonies and traditions are important parts of making sure our children feel a deep sense of belonging in our families. Teachers Matt and Janna Everroad will discuss this significance and share how ceremonies and traditions can be the perfect way to honor special rites of passage as children grow into adulthood.

ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE SUPPORT North Phoenix/Scottsdale Foster Support Group 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm, Mother’s Room

Join us as we gather to care for and encourage one another in our ministry as foster families. In addition to being a safe place to share and discuss questions, we offer educational hours and social events each quarter. Childcare is available.

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WOMEN Scottsdalebible.com/women Women@scottsdalebible.com

WINTER TERM BIBLE STUDIES

Expecting to See Jesus – Anne Graham Lotz

January 13 – March 4

Teacher: Charlotte Skaff

We offer 16 different opportunities for you to study God’s Word with other women. If you enroll in a Tuesday morning study, we have a God’s Kidz program for your children. Register for Bible studies and God’s Kidz on our webpage.

In this study, a wake-up call is issued, looking to Jesus’ return. The biblical signs of the times are used to ignite a personal revival in your heart. If the time is short, are you ready to meet Jesus face to face?

Come learn to go deeper and prepare for an abundant entrance into HIS Kingdom.

MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY *

Crazy Love – Part 2

January 13 – March 3, 10-11:30am

Teachers: Pencie Culliver and Eva Williams

Our Life in Christ – Part 2

Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. The answer in not working harder at a list of do’s and don’ts, but it is falling in love with God. Once you encounter His love, you will never be the same because when you are wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Completion of Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this course.

Teacher: Margaret Birkemo, Room: E113

We live in a fractured world. How can the pieces be put back together?

In Ephesians, Paul lifts the veil from the future allowing us to see God’s plan to unite all things in Christ and shows us the role of the church within that plan. Join us as we continue to explore the concept of being in Christ, the key to Christian living. Completion of Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this course.

Jesus, Israel and Prophecy Teacher: Cathy Wilson

MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDIES * January 13 – March 3, 6:30-8:30pm Sacred Secrets – Beth Moore Teacher: Teri Hicks, Room: E105

The world is obsessed with telling secrets for the sake of sensationalism.

But not all secrets are poisonous and dark. Sacred Secrets is the new study from Beth Moore that explores the hidden parts of our hearts: some forgiven, some covered, and some just between you and God. Join us this term as we walk into this journey seeking a glorious encounter with Jesus, the lover of our souls and the knower of our hearts.

Pursuing a Blessed Life – Part 2 Teacher: Linda Compton, Room: E205

In this life-changing class, you will learn what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. Is such a life merely outward conformance to commands, or does it go deeper—to your very heart? In this study of the Sermon on the Mount, you will gain a better understanding of Christ-like character. The primary focus will be on Matthew 6 and 7 where you will learn what Jesus says about prayer, fear, worry, judging others and the “narrow” gate. Most importantly, you will see that it is the power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to lead a godly and rewarding life. Completion of Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this course.

Jesus, Israel, and prophecy…are they connected? Yes! We are going to study Jesus’ life and the culture into which He was born. We will understand how Israel’s destiny is wrapped up in Jesus and what that means to us. Our study will cover Jesus’ first coming and His second coming. We will seek to understand the big picture of the Bible. A study of Jesus, Israel, and prophecy lays the foundation for understanding the Bible.

Moving On After Moving In Teacher: Susan Miller

This is the place to be when you are new in town! Join us for a powerful, hands-on study using biblical principles and practical application to help women who are going through the transition and adjustment of moving find the courage to put down roots all over again. This study will help women with the process of letting go, starting over, and moving ahead with life after a move. Based on the book After the Boxes are Unpacked, the class materials are designed to minister to the heart of newcomers.

Revival or Captivity – Precept Study Teacher: Mele Simonson

What do the events that led up to the Assyrian Exile of the Northern Kingdom of Israel have to do with your walk with Christ in 2014, current world events and God’s plans for the future? EVERYTHING! In this class, you will learn a powerful way to study and understand the Bible yourself!

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES *

Who Does God Say That I Am?

January 14 – March 4, 9-11:30am, High School Building

Teacher: Pat Sloan

Esther – Beth Moore

One area we never stop growing in is our understanding of who God says we are and how to live in the fullness of these truths. We will take a deep look at the amazing grace and riches of our identity in Christ.

This study will be a rich and encouraging time for seasoned believers and new believers. Join us for a wonderful time of growth, discussion, discovery and prayer!

Teacher: Lyn Arnold

The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today’s woman. Esther’s destiny can be yours as you know more deeply the God who is in your corner.

Praying with Ink Teacher: Polly Wick

Join us this semester as we learn how to pray intentionally through journaling. Written prayers invite Jesus to transform us. Come prepared to be nurtured as you give yourself the gift of time to be led in writing exercises that will heal, reveal and nourish your soul.

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MOMS STUDIES: Classes designed just for moms!

THE GRACE-BASED WOMAN *

Tuesdays, January 14 – March 4, 9-11:30am, High School Building

2nd and 4th Thursdays, January 23 – May 9, 9:30-11:30am, E105

Peeking Into a Box of Chocolates

Come hear how to bring an atmosphere of grace into your home and learn to love the special role in your family God has designed for you! Teacher Amy Cavness will address a myriad of topics that will be relevant and fresh for past attendees and newcomers alike! $25 registration/$50 with childcare.

Teachers: Brooke Hellestrae and Sherrie Allison

Every woman will admit that all sorts of temptations allure us every day: overeating, excess shopping, seeking others’ approval, and doubting God’s love. This lively, relevant, and easy-to-use Bible study series for women provides a safe place for exploring the truths that matter, taking you where you need to go and bringing greater hope and meaning to your life.

Tour of the Bible, Special Edition Teacher: Lauren Locker

Come join this “Moms and Mentors” class as we start with a wideangle overview of the whole Bible and then zoom in on a part of the Bible that has an uncanny resemblance to our own culture today.

What are we to do when God is eliminated from society? Is God’s plan threatened by our evil choices? Who speaks for God today? How can I show my children that purity matters? This study of the Kings and Prophets will address all this and more! (Homework optional)

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDIES * January 14 – March 4, 6:30-8:30pm The Gospel of John – Chapters 7-21 (Precept) Teacher: Sandra Henry, Room: E113

Our spiritual growth is inextricably bound up with the size of our vision of Christ. The serious student of John will find that each time she returns to the Gospel, Christ will be a little bigger. Prayerfully consider joining us at any time in this inductive study that will equip you with study tools to learn truth for yourself.

Satisfy My Thirsty Soul Teachers: Margi Galloway and Jessica Neill, Room: E105

Are you thirsty for a deeper relationship with God? Do you desire to learn and understand what it means to bow your life in worship? This practical devotional Bible study encourages you to grow in your walk through personal worship and discover how that will affect you on a daily basis.

WOMEN’S PRAYER CONNECTION Thursdays, 9-10:30am, Chapel If you have a heart for prayer, join with other faithful women of all ages who pray for our church, the personal needs of those in our church family, and each other. Come whenever you can—they meet weekly, rain or shine. If you cannot attend on Thursday mornings, sign up for our email prayer team. Email sbcprayerteam@scottsdalebible.com and ask to receive the weekly requests in your inbox.

WIDOW 2 WIDOW We have a wonderful and very active group of widows that meets regularly for fellowship and fun! Pick up a list of events at the Women’s patio table. For more information on how to get involved with this fun and encouraging ministry, please contact lay leaders Vy Doherty (480.661.8130) and Sally Dahlstedt (602.703.3587).

SINGLE MOMS SUNDAY CLASS Sundays, January 5 – 26, 11:15am, Women’s Office Join us this winter as we start 2014 with a special New Year series designed especially for single moms! This study is filled with personal examples and biblical teaching to help us face the New Year with confidence and joy. Discipleship, friendship and encouragement are all waiting for you on Sunday mornings! Come as often as you can!

CACTUS CAMPUS WOMEN Gideon (Priscilla Shirer) Bible Study * Thursdays, January 16 – March 6, 9:30-11:30am or 6:30-8:30pm, Family Life Building Morning Teacher: Brooke Hellestrae; Evening Teacher: Jill Holman

Heart Prints, A class for Moms

Ever feel insufficient? Could it be that your weaknesses are the keys that unlock God’s strength? Through a look at the life of Gideon, you can discover that instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, you can see them as the gifts, given specifically and strategically by God, to unlock the door of His strength.

Teacher: Peggy Johnson, Room: E113

Cactus Women’s Prayer Team

Every mother’s desire is to be a great mom and raise great kids, all while managing her home and loving her husband. In the busyness of life, we can get sidetracked and miss opportunities to make a difference in the hearts of our kids. This semester, we are going to look at intentional ways to leave “heart prints” that will impact our children’s lives and faith.

Each week, you will be encouraged by teaching, small group fellowship and prayer. This class matches the schedule of the AWANA program for children. To register for AWANA and nursery programs, please visit scottsdalebible.com/children/AWANA.

Thursdays, 12pm, Family Life Building Leader: Michelle Linden

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY * January 8 – April 30, 6:30-8pm

MOPS – MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS * 1st and 3rd Thursdays, January 2 – May 1, 9:30-11:30am High School Building, $50

If you have a heart for prayer, join with other faithful women of all ages who pray for the church, our church family, and each other.

Come whenever you can! To join the Prayer Tree, email cactus@scottsdalebible.com

Cactus Women Serving Together Cactus Women serve at The House of Hope (Women) as they come alongside and minister by sharing Christ’s love, mentoring, and teaching life skills classes. They also donate clothing, household, and children’s items and serve meals to the House of Refuge (Men) as part of the Cactus rotation. Learn more at scottsdalebible.com/cactus

We are excited to resume our great year at MOPS, a fun, Christcentered community for moms with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS is about meeting the needs of moms by providing biblically sound resources, encouragement and friendship. MOPPETS is an exciting program designed for your children while you enjoy time with other women. Join us and bring a friend! Register online for both MOPS and MOPPETS.

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MEN Scottsdalebible.com/men Men@scottsdalebible.com

AS IRON SHARPENS IRON (AISI) IRON GROUPS

PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION Opportunities to Serve

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, High School Building

Every second Tuesday and Wednesday of the month

Connect with more than 200 other men and get involved in 18 different small group studies. Here you will meet brothers in Christ who will help you get involved in the many opportunities provided through this ministry. Whether you are new to the church or a mature believer, AISI has something for you. Come check it out!

Get together with a group of men and serve together as an outreach. We coordinate groups to serve dinner and speak at the Phoenix Rescue Mission.

IRON MEN

Join a group of men who team-teach men in small groups at the Phoenix Rescue Mission. The time commitment is short, but the eternal blessings are huge as you invest in other men’s lives.

Sundays, 11:15am-12:30pm, B133 Learn what it means for a man to walk with Jesus. In this class, men can be heard by one another and sharpen one another. It is a remarkable and real place with remarkable and real men of all ages.

CHARACTER AND ACCOUNTABILITY Sundays, 8-9:15am, B133 Leader: George Hase

All men are welcome to join this fellowship where we hold each other accountable to live and love as Christ commanded. This group uses the book Character Counts by Rod Handley as a guide to learn more about living as godly men.

MORNING BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays, 6:45-8am, off campus Leader: Karl Marks

We invite you to join us for fellowship and study of God’s Word with other men. It’s a time of sharing, prayer, study, and commitment to the commandments of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We discuss the prior week’s readings from a Bible reading plan each Wednesday morning. (Location: Fireside at Desert Ridge Community Center, 3775 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix)

FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP Fridays, 7-8am, B133

Opportunities to Teach Thursday evenings

FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER Fridays, 7-8am, Prayer Garden (WC101 in inclement weather) Leader: Michael Bethel

This group is for men who have or desire to have a heart to worship God through prayer. These men pray for whatever God places on their hearts. We invite you to come be encouraged and grow in your Christlikeness by praying for others!

MONDAY NIGHT MEN’S BASKETBALL Mondays, 5pm, Town Center Leader: Ken Herfurth

Join us every Monday for a great time to play some hoops and get to know other guys while getting some great exercise. Men of all skill levels and ages are welcome!

MEN COACHING MEN WORKSHOP May 2014, date and time TBD If you would like to coach (disciple) men, join us for this halfday workshop. This interactive training led by Pastor Darien Bennett and other Men’s Ministry leaders will prepare you for the multifaceted context of coaching men in the Christian life—from leading a small group to one-on-one mentoring.

Leader: Joe Hicks

The purpose of this group is to better understand verses from the Bible that will strengthen us in our discipleship and help us develop closer relationships with each other. We invite more brothers to join our walk with Christ with a cup of coffee each Friday morning!

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MARRIAGE Scottsdalebible.com/marriage Marriage@scottsdalebible.com Great marriages never happen by accident, but will thrive with a vision of Christ at their center, intentional effort and the right tools.

God will provide the vision, you provide the effort and your Marriage Fitness Center will give you the tools.

MARRIAGE PROACTIVE * Become Proactive in Your Relationship – Establish a Baseline

EXPLORING 21ST CENTURY RELATIONSHIPS How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk

Enter the marriage fitness center by taking an easy online survey.

Then receive a printed guide full of fun ideas to grow and improve your marriage, with exercises tailored just for the two of you.

Marriage Proactive will help you and your spouse: • Learn God’s vision for your life and marriage • Discover the value of intentional living • Renew your covenantal commitment • Enjoy ongoing learning and serving together

Thursdays, January 23 – February 27, 6:30pm, E201

Take the challenge to proactively seek these four things and you’ll build a marriage that is a beautiful “display case” of Christ’s relationship with His Church (us).

CLASSES FOR DATING, ENGAGED, AND NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES

DATE NIGHT *

Next Class: March 1 – April 6 (Two Saturdays, 8am-12pm, E105, and five Sundays, 11am-12:30pm, E214)

Celebrating National Marriage Week All church, all couples Friday, February 7, 5:15-8:30pm Having fun is one of the best ways for couples to draw closer.

This night out to celebrate your relationship is for ALL couples, whether you have children or not. Stop by and pick up some great resources, and then depart for an evening to reconnect and remember why you fell in love. Childcare is provided with a voluntary love offering being collected to support missions.

GROWING YOUR MARRIAGE (GYM) STUDIES Would you like a stronger, more God-honoring marriage—one resilient to the pressures of society? We offer some of the best educational opportunities to help marriages thrive. Meet likeminded couples and if you desire, join an ongoing small group.

Visit our webpage for a complete description of our GYM studies.

In addition to the studies scheduled, you may preregister your interest in others and invite your small group or friends to join you.

GYM STUDIES THIS WINTER/SPRING: The 5 Love Languages * Thursdays, January 9 – February 20, 6:30pm, B133

Are you dating, thinking of dating, or seeking wisdom to help your child prepare for dating? If so, the P.I.C.K. (Premarital Interpersonal Choices & Knowledge) study is for you. Based on the popular book How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk, this study will help you gain insight and practical suggestions for finding a great life partner.

Preparing For Marriage in the 21st Century *

Couples spend countless hours preparing for a wedding that lasts only a day, yet sometimes forget to spend time preparing for the marriage God designed to last a lifetime. If you are thinking of marriage, engaged or have been married less than two years, join other young couples for this enlightening class. It will give you the tools to build a strong God-honoring marriage.

First5 Class Sundays, 9:30-11am, E214 First5 is the place for couples in their 20s and 30s who are engaged or newly married (in their first five years). It’s a great place to meet other young couples for encouragement, friendship, relationship enrichment, small groups, and social activities.

WEDDINGS AT SCOTTSDALE BIBLE Why have your wedding in the church? Your wedding can be an evangelistic tool to family and friends who don’t attend church.

They will have an opportunity to see the church as an inviting place and discover how marriage is the fundamental relationship given by God. For participants and visitors, a wedding set in a church presents an intentional focus on Christ. Learn more about wedding at Scottsdale Bible on our Marriage webpage.

Intimate Encounters *

MARRIAGE CHALLENGES

Wednesdays, January 8 – March 12, 6:30pm, E214

Marriage 911 If you are facing a difficult time in your marriage, we want to provide hope and tools to assist you. Trained leaders are available to help provide the resources and support you need to create a godly, joyous marriage. Learn more about Marriage 911 and other resources on the Marriage webpage.

Hearing the Heart of Your Spouse * Sundays, January 19 – February 23, 8am, E113

Love & Respect * Saturdays, February 22 – March 29, 3:30pm, E113

Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti * Wednesdays, March 19 – April 23, 6:30pm, E214

Art of Marriage * Fridays, April 4 – May 9, 6:30pm, E113

From Anger to Intimacy * Thursdays, April 17 – May 22, 6:30pm, E201

Pray for Our Marriage If you would like prayer, please leave a confidential online request at scottsdalebible.com/marriage/pray-for-our-marriage.

Pastoral Counseling is available to all couples. Call 480.824.7238 for an appointment.

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SMALL GROUPS Scottsdalebible.com/groups Smallgroups@scottsdalebible.com

Small Groups are the primary place to be known and cared for at Scottsdale Bible. It is within these small communities that men and women can build personal relationships and practice applying the Gospel to their lives. Our small groups have three primary goals: CONNECTION – Building Christ-centered friendships for encouragement and support DISCIPLESHIP – Helping each other obey the commands of Christ in everyday life MISSION – Fulfilling God’s plan to serve and save the world one person at a time Small groups are for all life stages and meet throughout the week at various times and locations.

The easiest way to join a small group is to attend our Connecting Event. You can also find a list and map of open groups on our website.

SMALL GROUP CONNECTING EVENT

SMALL GROUP LEADER TRAINING *

Thursday, January 9, 6:30pm, High School Building

Sunday, March 9, 12:30-4pm, E212, lunch and child care provided

Are you looking to meet new friends and grow in your relationship with God? Small groups are the place to be! We have a variety of groups for couples, singles, men and women of all ages and life stages. At this exciting event, you can meet our small group and ministry leaders, ask questions, and enjoy some terrific appetizers.

Arrive promptly at 6:30pm, and by the end of the evening, you’ll have identified your future group. Childcare is provided.

Leading a small group can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences in your Christian life. As a leader, you have the privilege of using what God has done in your life to help other people grow in their relationship with Jesus. Our interactive training provides new and experienced leaders alike with the tools to become confident, dynamic leaders. Register for this class at scottsdalebible.com.

BASIC INTEREST GROUPS Our Basic Interest Groups (BIG) are a great place for you to meet other people from our church who like doing the things you like to do. It’s also a great way for you to invite your friends outside the church to join you in the Scottsdale Bible community! Many BIGs are already meeting and new ones are forming all the time. Group focuses include such interests as hiking, biking, crafting, going to movies and events, book clubs, at much more. Visit our small groups webpage to sign up, get more information and get involved.

FIND A SMALL GROUP Now you can view a map of current small groups and sort by zip code, night of the week, and demographics using our group finder tool at scottsdalebible.com/groups. Discover the group that’s right for you!

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SMALL GROUP CONNECTING EVENT Thursday, January 9 | 6:30pm | High School Buiding

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ADULT CLASSES Scottsdalebible.com/formation Formation@scottsdalebible.com

FOUNDATION 101 * Sundays, February 16 – March 16, 11:15am, E212 Do you have questions about God, faith or the Bible? Join us for a five-week interactive experience that provides answers to some of the most fundamental questions our world is asking about Christianity.

• Is there a personal God and how can we know Him? • Is the Bible reliable and inspired?

• Who is Jesus?

• What does it mean to be saved, and how can I know that I am?

• What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Discuss answers to these important questions and others at this informative class.

WORLD RELIGIONS AND WHAT PEOPLE BELIEVE, PART 1 * Saturdays, January 4 – February 15, 4pm, E212

DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY * Mondays, January 27 – March 31, 6:15pm, Chapel 1 Or Wednesdays, January 22 – March 19, 6:15pm, Chapel 1 This nine-week class offers practical tools to deal with debt, save money, create a budget, set long-term goals, create a sound investment strategy and more. The average person taking this class reduces their debt by $3,500 and saves $1,000. Register now at scottsdalebible.com/fpu

DAVE RAMSEY’S THE LEGACY JOURNEY CLASS * Wednesdays, January 22 – March 5, 6:30pm, Chapel 2 Millions have learned to handle money God’s way with Financial Peace University, and God’s ways work! Now it’s time to grow your money, manage it responsibly, and share it to impact the world. In this seven-week class, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of investments, basic estate planning and the keys to generational wealth and true generosity, all within a biblical framework.

Take an”everyman’s look” at some of the world’s religions through the lens of Christianity. Learn the basics about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Mormonism.

Discover essential beliefs, learn about their sacred texts, and understand common practices. This class will help you understand your friends and neighbors who believe differently than you, so that you might minister to them and introduce them to Jesus. An optional book will be available for purchase, but the class is free of charge.

• Leave a legacy for future generations.

WORLD RELIGIONS AND WHAT PEOPLE BELIEVE, PART 2 *

BUDGET COACHES

Saturdays, February 22 – April 5, 4pm, E212 Explore from a Christian perspective the basic beliefs, sacred texts, and common practices of Scientology, Jehovah’s Witnesses, New Age religions, Agnosticism and Atheism, Eastern Folk religions, and Christian denominations. This class will help you respectfully engage with others of different faiths in the context of understanding. Part 1 is not required to participate in part 2. An optional book will be available for purchase, but the class is free of charge.

CAREER ASSISTANCE MINISTRY

• Safeguard your family and relationship.

• Pass down your family values.

• Teach your kids about money and wealth.

• Learn the value of true contentment.

Find out more and register at scottsdalebible.com.

If you would like assistance with creating a budget or keeping your finances on track, we can connect you with a Budget Coach who will walk alongside you in this process. Call 480.824.7334 to learn more.

PHOENIX SEMINARY PRESIDENT’S CLASS Mondays, resuming January 27, 6-7:30pm, Worship Center Dr. Darryl Delhousaye, president of Phoenix Seminary and our pastor emeritus, will continue teaching his excellent study on the book of Revelation. Learn about the Apostle John’s testimony of what he saw and heard concerning the end of time and discover what it means to us today.

1st and 3rd Mondays, 6pm, E214 The Career Assistance Ministry (CAM) is designed for the person in career transition. If you are currently in or anticipate a job search, this group will help you gain support and encouragement, learn top-notch search techniques, and network with other attendees. There is no charge associated with this group and you may attend at any time.

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ENRICHMENT CLASSES

First5

Every Sunday morning

9:30am, E214

These weekly gatherings provide an opportunity to study God’s Word with other like-minded persons in a more intimate setting.

We have 12 classes designed for people of all age groups and interests (unless otherwise specified) and ranging in size from 20 to 200. For times, locations, and current schedule, visit our website or the Information Circle. Join at any time.

Connect with other young engaged and newly married couples and explore this great adventure called marriage together! What do you need to know? What does the Bible say? How can you build the foundation for a great marriage? Join us to discuss marriage and make some new friends in faith.

Fruitful

9:30am, E212

8am, E214

This is a gathering of couples and singles committed to growing deeper in their relationship with Jesus and others through regular study of God’s Word, accountability, service and fellowship.

Join other adults in this class that is committed to prayer and mutual support of its members. We study the Bible together in a relaxed format with stimulating discussions.

Intentional Living

Joint Heirs

The Gathering

9:30am, Chapel

8am, E105

Join this dynamic group of adults who desire a deeper understanding of Scripture and how to apply it. The emphasis is on Bible teaching and a variety of dynamic small groups and class social events.

This dynamic class of senior adults is dedicated to interactive, expository teaching that emphasizes the life changing application of the scriptures. We offer opportunities for fellowship, accountability, service and social activities.

Powerful Living

The Continuity of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation

9:30am, E105

8am, E212

Enjoy great teaching from the Scriptures, hands-on mission activity and lots of social fun. This class supports three missionary teams and has regular dinners and other fellowship events.

Do you understand the big picture of Scripture? In this class, we explore the main theme of the Bible, the unifying principles of God’s Word, and how it all fits together. Join us as we dig into Scripture—from Genesis through Revelation—and study God’s plan for the world and for you!

Community Connections 9:30am, E113

This Bible study is interactive and seeks to make a difference in your weekday walk. Play, pray, serve and grow together. This class actively supports local and international missionaries.

Christian Essentials 9:30am, High School Building

Iron Men 11:15am, B133

Open to all men, this group is dedicated to learning and living out the doctrines of grace. It is taught by Pastor Darien Bennett and the leaders of the Tuesday night Men Coaching Men ministry.

Reformed Living 11:15am, Chapel

Singles and couples meet together to mature in their spiritual lives by applying the timeless Word of God to everyday living.

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HEARTY SOULS

BIBLE STUDY LEADERS

Every Wednesday, October – May 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, June – September 9:30-11:30am, Chapel

Every week, we have the privilege of leading small group Bible studies at several local retirement homes. We are always in need of more men and women who are willing to lead these informal small groups. The residents of the communities are delighted to have us meet with them. Currently we serve at the Paradise Valley Retirement Center in Phoenix, Arte Independent Living in Scottsdale, Osborn Rehabilitation Center and Shadow Mountain Healthcare.

Join a group of friendly Senior Adults for fellowship, light snacks, and teaching. We gather at 9:30am, begin our program at 10am, and usually end by 11:30am unless we have lunch together, which we frequently do. You don’t need to register, just show up and you will be warmly welcomed! We meet at the Chapel, 1.5 blocks east of the Shea campus on the south side of Shea Blvd.

ENCORE CHOIR Tuesdays, September – May, 5:15-6:15pm, Adult Choir Room The Senior Adult Choir enjoys singing the hymns of the faith and other favorites of our generation. We sing at retirement communities and some Scottsdale Bible events, but mainly we just enjoy singing! Email us for more information and to let us know you’re coming so we can have your music ready.

FITNESS AND BALANCE CLASS Mondays,10-11am, and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am, Chapel 2 Join our group of Seniors (ages 60+) as we gather at the Scottsdale Bible Chapel to engage in an exercise class specifically designed for people of our age. At the end of the hour, you will have had a mild workout and lots of fun meeting some new friends as you twist and stretch together. If you are interested in looking and feeling good, join us for a first-time free class and see if it is right for you. After the first free visit, the cost is only $5 per class.

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ASSISTED LIVING/RETIREMENT HOME CONSULTING Do you know someone who will be looking to move into some form of assisted or independent living in the foreseeable future?

We offer counseling to guide you through the arduous task of selecting the right location, amenities, price and more. There are hundreds of choices. Let us help you get started.

SPECIAL MINISTRIES Scottsdalebible.com/special Special@scottsdalebible.com Our mission is to offer people with special needs a safe place to learn about Jesus Christ, worship together and build community. We are intentional in offering an easygoing atmosphere where all can experience God’s life transforming love and grace.

SUPERKIDS CLASSES

TALENT SHOW

Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15am, E103

Thursday, March 13, 6:30-8:30pm, High School Building

Our SuperKids Class enjoys a complete Sensory Room that is used to provide individualized care for our younger students with special needs. We also include a Bible lesson during this time. New students are welcome to visit or join at any time, allowing their families to attend a worship service.

Special Ministries students have many talents and for one night of the year, we give them the stage. Have your students sign up for a time slot to show off! Everyone is welcome to join us to cheer our friends on and have fun!

SUNDAY ADULT CLASS Sundays, 9:30am, E102 Adults with special needs are welcome to attend our weekly Bible study, worship and fellowship time. We invite new students to visit or join this Bible study at any time.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE – ADULT BIBLE STUDY Thursdays, 6:30-8:15pm, E105 Join us for this Bible study, worship and fellowship time for our adults with special needs. We have creative and fun lessons that teach us how much God loves us. New students are welcome to visit or join this Bible study at any time.

KINDRED PARENTS Second week of each month, Tuesday, 6:30-8pm, E102 Gather with other parents and caregivers as we discuss GraceBased Parenting tips and gain hope and skills to treat our children the way God treats us—with grace. Respite care is provided. See our webpage for a full calendar.

O.F.F. “OUR FUN FRIDAY” NIGHTS First Friday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, E102 Every first Friday, we offer a fun evening for students of all ages.

Families may come or take the night off and we will provide respite for their students. We have karaoke, games, crafts, movie nights and much more.

VALENTINE SOCIAL Thursday, February 13, 6:30-8:30pm, E105

EASTER CELEBRATION Thursday, April 17, 6:30-8:30pm, E105 Special Ministries Thursday Night Live invites friends and family to join us as we learn about Jesus’ death and resurrection. We will have an extended special worship time, great teaching, and communion for all who would like to join us. Students are welcome to bring treats to share with their friends. To help decorate, families may bring Easter lilies, daffodils, daisies, or tulips for their tables.

POOL PARTY Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8:30pm, off campus Special Ministries Thursday Night Live adult students will celebrate summer with a splash! We take our towels and toys to enjoy a night of swimming. There will be hamburgers and drinks for a donation of $3 per person. Friends can bring chips and desserts to share with the group. More information about the pool party location will be coming soon.

FALL CAMP September 19 – 21, Whispering Hope Ranch Plan now to join us in September as we head up to Whispering Hope Ranch in Payson for a cool, fun weekend together. We welcome new and returning students and encourage everyone to bring friends. All ages are welcome! SuperKids (grade school through middle school students) must have a parent attend. This year’s theme is the “Wild West.” We’ll enjoy the campgrounds, animal interaction, and God’s Word under the stars as we glorify Him for making us His very own cowboys and cowgirls. We always need volunteers to help our campers have a special time. Contact us if you’d like more information. Registration forms will be available in early August.

Our regular Thursday Night Live Bible study group will have a special Valentine’s Day celebration during class. All friends are welcome! Bring your sweet treats and valentine cards (minimum 45 students and 8 teachers). We will provide the bags, Bible lesson, worship and games. If you are new to our group, let us know you are coming so we can prepare enough for everyone.

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CARE & HELP Scottsdalebible.com/counseling Counseling@scottsdalebible.com Our pastors, staff and volunteers are privileged to come alongside those within our body and in our community who are in need, providing appropriate spiritual, practical and emotional care and support. In addition to support groups and counseling, we offer biblical application and education concerning finances, career, spirituality and relational issues.

SUPPORT GROUPS Scottsdale Bible and our Counseling Ministry provide help and comfort through numerous support groups facilitated by lay leaders who have often had personal experience with the particular topic.

Lean Not on Your Own Understanding Open to women of the congregation and the community, Lean Not is an ongoing support group for women interested in working on difficult issues in their relationships. Lean Not’s goals are to learn about unhealthy patterns of thinking; to learn how these patterns complicate all relationships and circumstances; to learn how to become interdependent in relationships; and to gain a deeper awareness of the value and meaning of life given by God.

The Career Assistance Ministry (CAM) is designed for the person in career transition. If you are currently in or anticipate a job search, this group will help you gain support and encouragement, learn top-notch search techniques, and network with other attendees.

Just come and be prepared to participate. There is no charge associated with this group and you may attend at any time.

Men’s Purity Group Ongoing

Current and Upcoming Studies Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, E212

This is an ongoing confidential support group for those struggling with lust, pornography and sexual sin. The group meets weekly.

For more information, contact David Walther at 480.824.7203 or dwalther@scottsdalebible.com.

• J anuary 7 – February 11: The Law of Happiness by Dr. Henry Cloud

DivorceCare * Sundays, February 9 – May 18, 5-6:30pm, Chapel 1

• F ebruary 18 – April 1: Loving People by Dr. John Townsend

DivorceCare is a 13-week support group for those who are dealing with a marital separation or divorce. Participants learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. DivorceCare is non-denominational and features biblical teaching for recovery. There is a $15 workbook fee with scholarships available. Classes meet every Sunday except Easter (April 20) and Mother’s Day (May 4). Online registration is required or call 480.824.7239. Learn more at divorcecare.org.

• A pril 8 – June 24: Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend

Wednesdays, 9-11am, E214 • January

8 – April 9: The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman • A pril 16 – May 28: The 14 Patterns of Co-dependency

PALS (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) Sundays, 3:30-5pm, E113 This ongoing education and support group is for parents or spouses of a child or loved one who is suffering from problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling.

PACE (Post-Abortion Care and Encouragement) God has given us the free gift of forgiveness and freedom and doesn’t want us to feel guilty about our past. Many women carry the shame, guilt and pain of a past abortion and do not realize that their abortion may be the source of their current relationship and life challenges. If you’ve had this experience, you can learn to accept God’s free gift of forgiveness and experience true freedom through Christ. PACE is a 10-week confidential Bible study held in private homes. Groups are forming for spring 2014. Call our confidential PACE line at 617.401.PACE (7223) for more information.

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Career Assistance Ministry 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6pm, E214

DivorceCare for Kids * Sundays, February 9 – May 18, 5-6:30pm, Chapel 2 This recovery ministry is for children, ages 5-12, and is designed to work in conjunction with DivorceCare for adults. DivorceCare for Kids combines videos, games, music, crafts, and activities to create a warm, caring environment for children whose parents have divorced. There is a $15 workbook fee with scholarships available.

Classes meet every Sunday except Easter (April 20) and Mother’s Day (May 4). Online registration is required or call 480.824.7239.

Visit DC4K.org for more information.

GriefShare * Tuesdays, February 11 – May 6, 7-8:30pm, Chapel 2 GriefShare is a 13-week support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one through death. This non-denominational group features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. During the small group discussion time, you will have opportunities to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss. There is a $15 workbook fee and scholarships are available. Register online or call 480.824.7239. Visit Griefshare.org for more information.

Images of His Beauty (IOHB) * 10 weeks starting mid-to-late January This support group is for women, ages 18 and over, who have struggled with self-defeating thoughts about their body image or eating disorder tendencies. The class is led by adult Christian women who offer support through devotionals, group discussion and prayer. To learn more, email counseling@scottsdalebible.com.

Mending the Soul * 12 weeks starting mid-to-late January Mending the Soul is a safe and confidential support group specifically for women who were abused as children or have left an abusive adult relationship. Groups provide safety, support and a biblically guided theology for healing. Call the Counseling Center at 480.824.7239 to schedule a 30-minute appointment with Nonie Maupin, the overseer of the group, to affirm this is a good group for you. Visit mendingthesoul.org for more information.

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES The Counseling Ministry provides biblically based, compassionate care for those in the midst of life challenges. Eight to ten counseling sessions are offered at no fee, with referrals to Christian professionals in the community if further counseling is needed.

Three licensed professional counselors are on staff to meet your needs. They are joined by several professional volunteers who serve each week.

Lay Counselors are compassionate, full of mercy and provide a safe and confidential place for those who need help carrying life’s burdens.

Stephen Ministers provide confidential emotional and spiritual weekly care for those facing a crisis or difficulty such as loss of a loved one, spiritual crisis, job loss, divorce, or chronic illness.

To take advantage of any of these counseling resources, call the counseling office at 480.824.7239 to schedule an appointment.

STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING * Mid-October 2014 – Mid-March 2015 What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian, one-on-one care to those in our congregation and community who are experiencing life difficulties or circumstances. The Stephen Ministry Program is confidential. Those receiving care can be assured that their identity and the caring relationship will remain private.

Stephen Ministers are committed Christians who regularly visit with others to offer support and care. Examples of those who need care are the hospitalized, bereaved, aging or elderly, separated or divorced, those in a job crisis, or those going through a spiritual crisis.

Through Stephen Ministry, God brings new life and renewed faith in both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister. Is God calling you to serve in this way? If so, download an application at scottsdalebible.com/counseling. Once your application is received, a screening interview will be scheduled. The training class runs from October to May and provides 50 hours of weekly training.

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR BREAKFASTS Fridays, January 24, April 25, and September 26, 7-8:30am, off campus Offered three times a year, these breakfasts are an opportunity for behavioral health and medical health professionals to connect and fellowship with one another. Highlighting the breakfast event is a presentation on a current topic of interest to professional counselors. The speakers for each breakfast will be announced soon.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE If you need prayer or visitation, our pastors, staff and volunteers are available to support you. Call 480.824.7334 during normal business hours. If you have an emergency during an evening or weekend, contact the pastor on call at 480.334.4102.

Bereavement Coordinators One of the great privileges of the family of God at Scottsdale Bible is to plan and perform services of thanksgiving for the homegoing of beloved brothers and sisters. We offer Bereavement Coordinators to come alongside you, to plan, and to reflect your preferences and desires for funerals or memorials for your loved ones. To learn more or to express your interest in becoming one of our Bereavement Coordinators, please contact care@scottsdalebible.com.

Financial Budget Coaches Our budget coaches are available for you if you would like assistance with creating a budget or keeping your finances on track. Please call 480.824.7334.

Helping Hands Do you need help at home? Helpful Hands volunteers serve our congregation and the community with their “do-it-yourself” skills, helping with those nagging little maintenance challenges that arise. They offer help especially, but not exclusively, to widows, widowers and single mothers. Although not contractors, they provide services such as programming electronic equipment and fixing fans, leaky faucets and squeaky doors.

Prayer Team Every Saturday and Sunday, we invite you to come pray with one of our Prayer Team members. At the end of each service, these people who are wearing yellow lanyards would love to pray for and with you.

Visitation Team This team exists to show God’s love and comfort to members, friends, and neighbors in Scottsdale who are hospitalized or confined to rehab centers, care facilities, or homes. If you know someone who needs a friendly visit or encouragement, please contact us. We can only visit and encourage those we know about!

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CACTUS CAMPUS 2501 East Cactus Road. Phoenix, AZ 85032 Scottsdalebible.com/cactus Cactus@scottsdalebible.com Cactus Campus is Scottsdale Bible’s first multisite campus, a smaller community church with their own campus pastor, music, staff and programs.

They are making a difference as they extend God’s love to their North Phoenix neighborhood and beyond. Join us each Sunday at 9:30 or 11:15am!

OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AT CACTUS

ADULTS

Family Barbecues First Sunday of the month, 12:30pm

Christian Cross-Training Sundays, February 2 – March 2, 11:15am, Bunker

Our Cactus Family BBQs are a great time to bring family and friends and get to know others in our church. Watch your weekly bulletin for more information. We look forward to enjoying a meal with you!

Entering into a relationship with God is only the first step in the Christian journey. From then on, we are called to live a full life in God by learning what it means to pick up our cross and follow Him daily. In this class, we will look at Christian essentials that will train us to live life to the fullest.

Topics include: discerning God’s will for our lives, how to study the Bible, resisting temptation, and more.

Small Groups Small groups meet in homes around Cactus Campus and offer a great place to get to know others who share your interests and life stage.

Join one today and develop relationships that will help you grow, find purpose and make a difference in your community. To learn more, email CactusSmallGroups@scottsdalebible.com.

Starting Point Sunday, March 16, 12:45pm, Bunker Are you new to our church? Join us for our next Starting Point event so we can welcome you and help you feel at home here. You’ll meet our pastor and leaders and get to know others who are new here. Come discover the opportunities and next steps to getting connected at Scottsdale Bible Cactus.

CHILDREN

Nursery To 4th Grade Sundays, 9:30 and 11:15am We are delighted to welcome your children to our weekly programs designed just for them. Currently, we are studying The Gospel Project, a chronological study of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. We also have fun large group time with singing, teaching, and puppets! To nurture “kingdom-minded” hearts, we often invite children to join our worship services, participate in outreach projects, and give their coins to support missions.

STUDENTS

5th to 8th Grade Sundays, 9:30am, Student Center (Bunker) Join with other students each Sunday as we build relationships, get to know God, and learn how the Bible relates to our daily lives.

High School Sundays, 4-5:30pm, Student Center (Bunker) Our High School Ministry (HSM) meets on Sundays to play games, make friends, and learn together about God. We get together offsite at other times as well. Contact Cody at cnesper@scottsdalebible.com for more information about student ministry.

COLLEGE Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm, Sanctuary If you’re in college and looking for a place to connect with other students, join us on Tuesday nights at Scottsdale Bible’s College Group.

Gather with hundreds of other college students from both campuses and around the Valley to worship together, hang out with friends, and dig into God’s Word.

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University * Wednesdays, starting January 15, 6:15pm, Coordinator: Jed Winkler This nine-week class gives you practical tools to deal with debt, save money, create a budget, set long-term goals, create a sound investment strategy and more. The average person taking this class reduces their debt by $3,500 and saves $1,000. Register at scottsdalebible.com/fpu.

Dave Ramsey’s Legacy Journey * Mondays, starting January 20, 6:15pm, Coordinator: Deacon Hayes This seven-week, biblically based class teaches how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. Learn about investing, estate planning, purposeful living, safeguarding your legacy, and discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity.

WOMEN Winter Bible Study * Thursdays, January 16 – March 6, 9:30am or 6:45pm, Family Life Building Leaders: Brooke Hellestrae (am) and Jill Holman (pm) Ever feel insufficient? Could it be that your weaknesses are the keys that unlock God’s strength? In this Priscilla Shirer study of Gideon’s life, we’ll discover that instead of ignoring or trying to escape our weaknesses, we can see them as gifts from God. Note: a new spring Bible study will start in April. Watch for news soon!

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) * 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, January 2 – May 1, Shea High School Building MOPS groups are Christ-centered communities that meet the needs of moms with children from birth through kindergarten. This program meets at our Shea campus and we have a special table just for Cactus moms.

Throughout the year, dynamic speakers help us make a difference in our homes, kitchens, friendships and parenting. The MOPPETS program is designed for your children while you enjoy time with other women. Join us as we make new friends, become better moms, and grow closer to God.

Mentoring Program Consider investing in and encouraging another woman in her walk with Christ. To participate in this one-on-one ministry, as a mentor or mentee, complete an application at scottsdalebible.com/women. Cactus and Shea women will join together for training and then set up mentoring teams on each campus.

House of Hope/House of Refuge Join us as we collect and deliver donations of clothing, household and children’s items to House of Hope, a ministry to singles moms and their kids. Near Valentine’s Day, we are planning a “Sweet Blessings” evening for the women. We also cook and serve meals at House of Refuge (men) as part of the Cactus rotation.

Pillowcase Dresses for Orphans Do you sew? We are starting a sewing circle to provide simple, sweet dresses for orphaned children. These dresses made out of donated pillowcases bless children for whom clothing is a luxury.

Learn more about these and other Cactus Women’s opportunities by emailing Brooke at bhellestrae@scottsdalebible.com

MEN Cactus Amigos First and third Fridays, 6:30-8:30am, Family Life Building Get together and study the Bible with other men as we focus on discipleship, growth and accountability.

Mentoring at House of Refuge Tuesdays, 6pm Join us for a group dinner and then an opportunity to disciple a small group of men at this home for men who are coming out of homelessness or prison.

FAMILIES Bringing Faith Home Sundays, January 12, 19 and 26, 11:15am, Bunker We can learn about faith at church, but home is where it is lived out loud! Learn how to lead your family in a life of faith that extends beyond Sundays. Gain tools, insight, and encouragement to help you bring faith home to your family.

Faith-Filled Families Sundays, beginning in March, 11:15am, Bunker Faith-Filled Families is an enrichment group for young families with children ages birth to 4th grade. We go through two studies a year to build our marriages and families and hold quarterly social events that are open to all families. For more information, email kwert@scottsdalebible.com.

Grace-Based Parenting April 6 – 27, 11:15am, Bunker This class for parents of children ages birth to 4th grade will equip you to focus on your child’s heart rather than their behavior and parent them the way God parents us—with grace.

Parent–Child Dedications Sunday, March 16 Parent-Child Dedications are an opportunity for parents to publicly commit to raising their children in a Christ-centered home. This special ceremony features a blessing over the child that includes a prayer created and read aloud by the parent(s). Please schedule a meeting with Pastor Rick in advance to learn the importance of a godly legacy and how to prepare a blessing for your child.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank This volunteer-based food bank, located blocks from our church, provides emergency assistance to individuals and families living in the Paradise Valley School District. We volunteer, donate food, and pick up donations from schools and grocery stores.

House of Refuge/Hope Every second Wednesday and fourth Saturday, we prepare and serve a meal for 20-40 men at the House of Refuge. We also meet practical needs and lead a discipleship group at this facility. At House of Hope, we are seeking family support team volunteers to help moms and their children. Volunteers attend monthly community dinners and meet with moms on an individual basis.

Mentor Kids USA Become a volunteer mentor by befriending and empowering a local youth, ages 8-14, who lives in poverty and difficult life circumstances.

Both Group and Personal Mentors are needed to help kids reach their God-given potential. Personal mentors enjoy fun or educational outings twice a month with a child.

International Students, Inc. ISI seeks to provide international students with “Friendship Partners” to help them adjust to life in America. Friendship Partners commit to pray, share Christ’s love, invite their students over for family meals and holidays, take them shopping, etc. This lowintensity “friendship evangelism” program allows you to meet and influence future world leaders.

Visit the Outreach table to learn more about these opportunities or email Skylar at sgross@scottsdalebible.com.

JOIN OUR TEAM! Serving at Cactus is one of the most joyful ways to bring your personal walk with Jesus to life. We are looking for many smiling faces to join our team! Consider worshiping at one service and serving at the other.

Explore all the opportunities at scottsdalebible.com/cactus

CHURCH LIFE Prayer We are a praying church and it is our privilege to pray for you. To submit a need to our prayer team, fill out a Communication Card, email cactus@scottsdalebible.com or call 480.824.7350, ext. 612. Let us know if we can mention your name, otherwise your request will remain anonymous.

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Baptism Sunday, April 13 Baptism is offered to adults and students (grade school and older) who have made a decision to accept Christ as their Savior. We rejoice in celebrating stories of how God is saving and transforming lives within our community. To prepare for one of our baptism celebrations, please attend an upcoming class.

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THE ARTS Scottsdalebible.com/worship Worship@scottsdalebible.com

CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA

VOCAL TEAM AND BAND

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15pm, January – May

Our vocal teams serve as “on mic” singers for all services in the Worship Center, Venue Community and Cactus Campus. If you are interested in joining one of these teams, please contact us for an audition appointment.

Serving Commitment: Three Sundays per month at the 8 and 9:30am Worship Center services Love to sing? Our choir has more than 100 vocalists ranging in age from 16 to 75 who love to use their gifts and proclaim God’s glory in song. We learn a variety of musical styles to build a diverse repertoire of music that inspires and encourages, all while connecting with other believers in a unique and fun setting. If you are interested in serving in the choir, please schedule a personal interview with our Worship Pastor, Troy Peterson, by calling 480.824.7317 or emailing worship@scottsdalebible.com.

If you play an instrument and would like to join our talented and fun group of musicians in the orchestra, please contact our Instrumental Director, Joe Bubar, at worship@scottsdalebible.com for an audition. This group accompanies both our choir and worship music, creating an exciting, full sound for our Sunday morning Worship Center services.

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Our band musicians help anchor our weekend worship, whether as part of our orchestra, accompanying a praise team or backing a lead singer. Rehearsals and participation is on a rotational basis and as scheduled. Please schedule an audition with our Music Directors by emailing worship@scottsdalebible.com if you are interested in being a part of one of these teams.

SUMMER ARTS CAMP June 2-6 Mark your calendar now for the youth Summer Arts Camp. Each summer, nearly 200 students in grades 4-12 attend this annual camp led by our talented staff and volunteers. Campers sing, play instruments, act, create art, take photos, edit video, operate sound and enjoy a host of other activities as they learn to glorify God with their gifts and talents.

REACH OUR COMMUNITY Scottsdalebible.com/localoutreach Localoutreach@scottsdalebible.com As a church, we want to bring the life and love of Christ to a lost and broken world. Together, we choose to serve and love others in our community simply because Jesus loves them. Following are some ongoing opportunities to serve others in our community.

CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD DRIVE

HOMELESS MINISTRY

Living Hope Women’s Centers February 1, 9am-2pm and February 2, 7:30am-2pm Drop off items at the truck in our south parking lot.

Every third Saturday of the month Meet in room E105, 3:15pm

Help single moms and women in crisis pregnancy situations by donating your gently used clothing, furniture and household items. For large item donations, please call 480.538.0626.Your donated items are sold in the Living Hope Women’s Center thrift store, Hopeful Treasures Boutique. Proceeds from sales directly support the ministry to help protect and honor the sanctity of life.

MENTOR REFUGEE YOUTH Flexible days and times 44th Street and McDowell, Phoenix Share your life with a refugee youth by simply having fun together and being a friend to him or her. These kids need someone to make them feel special and help them as they transition from refugee camps to living life in the U.S. Training and ongoing support is provided. Volunteers commit to meet with a mentee two or three times a month.

TUTOR REFUGEE YOUTH Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30pm 44th Street and McDowell, Phoenix Help students reach their God-given potential and provide a path out of poverty through education. You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a child who has recently arrived in the United States in a mutually beneficial exchange of culture and knowledge. We need people with caring hearts, cultural sensitivity, patience and dedication.

SPONSOR A REFUGEE FAMILY 44th Street and McDowell, Phoenix Help refugees from the war-torn country of Burma (Myanmar) who are victims of persecution, injustice and war begin a new life for themselves and their families. In fleeing their homes, these refugees have lost most of their possessions. You can help by donating gently used furniture, household goods and new personal care items.

Help serve hot meals to homeless families once a month. The Matthew 25 outreach team meets for a brief orientation before going to three homeless shelters. Come alongside and share compassion and hope with those in need.

FOOD MINISTRY House of Refuge/House of Hope 9980 N. 7th Place, Phoenix This ministry needs help sorting and wrapping food, and restocking their dining room on Thursday mornings, 9 to 11am. They also need van drivers for food pick-up at grocery stores, Monday through Friday 8-10am.

PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS Various shifts (day or evening) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday The Neighborhood Christian Clinic 1929 West Fillmore Street, Building C, Phoenix If you are a doctor (medical, dental or chiropractic), pharmacist, nurse, hygienist, physical therapist, medical or dental assistant, healthcare professional, or Spanish interpreter, join us as we share God’s love with patients. The clinic offers a wonderful working environment with state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to help provide healthcare in the inner city. EMR, Dentrix, digital x-rays, scheduling, and malpractice are provided.

MENTOR MEN/WOMEN TRANSITIONING OUT OF PRISON Flexible days and times Come alongside men and women as they learn to live life outside the walls of prison. Your encouragement, wisdom and guidance will greatly assist ex-prisoners with successful re-entry into our communities.

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IMPACT THE WORLD Scottsdalebible.com/outreach GlobalOutreach@scottsdalebible.com The needs around our world are great. As followers of Christ, it is our joy and duty to share the love God has for us with others—both in words and actions. Our church has developed some key partnerships and relationships with ministries around the world. By partnering with these organizations and friends, we can be used by God to impact our world and transform lives—both theirs and our own.

SHORT-TERM MISSION TEAM OPPORTUNITIES LATIN AMERICA Guatemala Open to: Adults (18 & over) Leaders: Rae Larson Estimated Cost: $1400 Dates: February 19 – 24 Description: Help provide a weekend of inspiration, encouragement and fellowship for the evangelical missionary community and lead a concurrent children’s program.

Purpose: Encouragement, outreach and compassion Dominican Republic Open to: High School Students Leaders: High School Ministry Team Estimated Cost: $2100 Dates: June 4 – 14 Description: Orphanage visit, home stays, and work projects Purpose: Partnering with Young Life Costa Rica Open to: High School Students Leaders: High School Ministry Team Estimated Cost: $1700 Approximate Dates: June 25 – July 5 Description: Service projects, children’s ministry, and Bible distribution Purpose: Partnering with YWAM

EASTERN EUROPE Czech Republic Open to: Adults Leader: Rae Larson Estimated Cost: $2000 Date: May 2 – 12 Description: Care for children of several missionaries, sharing crafts, activities, and stories with older kids and taking care of babies Purpose: Children’s Ministry Slovakia Open to: High School Students Leaders: High School Ministry Team Estimated Cost: $2600 Approximate Dates: June 6 – 16 Description: Tea house ministry and work projects Purpose: Teach English to kids 26

EUROPE European Leadership Forum Open to: Adults (18 & over) Leader: Jamie Rasmussen Estimated Cost: $2900 – 1/2 of cost ($1450) is airfare Dates: May 20 – 31 Description: Conference support to equip, encourage, and strengthen local leaders who are striving to re-evangelize Europe.

Purpose: Outreach Wales Open to: High School Students Leaders: High School Ministry Team Estimated Cost: $2600 Dates: July 6 – 19 Description: Work projects and camp preparation Purpose: Partnering with Young Life

SERVE YOUR CHURCH Scottsdalebible.com/serve Serve@scottsdalebible.com Every week at Scottsdale Bible Church, more than a thousand people volunteer their time to support the ministries of this church. Not only is serving essential to the life and health of our church, but it is also one of the best ways to get involved and meet others. To accommodate different interests and schedules, we offer many exciting places to serve. Visit our website and search our Opportunity Finder under the Serve menu. There you’ll find the best fit for your gifts, talents and passions.

HERE ARE A FEW IMMEDIATE NEEDS WE HAVE FOR VOLUNTEERS: FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM

FINANCIAL BUDGET COACHES

Join our wonderful team of volunteers who serve as greeters and ushers during regularly scheduled worship services. Our purpose is to make everyone feel welcomed, comfortable and appreciated every time they are at Scottsdale Bible.

Our budget coaches are active participants in today’s economy. If you would like to assist others with creating a budget or keeping their finances on track, we can connect you with someone seeking help in this area. If you are interested in volunteering, let us know.

We can train you! Call 480.824.8334.

Greeters welcome attendees during weekend worship services and for special events. They hand out bulletins, welcome guests on campus in strategic locations, and provide directions to buildings and facilities as needed.

RETIREMENT HOME BIBLE STUDY LEADERS

If you would like to serve on the First Impression Team, please email connect@scottsdalebible.com.

Would you like to lead an informal small group study at a local retirement home? The residents of the communities are delighted to have us meet with them. Currently, we serve at the Paradise Valley Retirement Center, Arte Independent Living, Osborn Rehabilitation Center, and Shadow Mountain Healthcare. Call 480.824.8334

PRAYER TEAM

MEN’S WEEKEND SERVICE TEAM

Ushers serve during a one of our worship services to receive the offering and pass communion.

Our Prayer Team members love to pray with people at the end of each weekend service. If you have a heart for prayer, consider joining this team. We also need people to pray during the week for the prayer requests received by the church. Join us for this special privilege. Call 480.824.8334.

During construction, we need a team of men to help assist people with various needs. Meet at the south side of the sanctuary before each service and commit just 30 minutes. We also need golf cart drivers before and after each service to assist people needing rides.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

GENERAL

Classroom leaders and co-leaders are an integral part of our weekly ministry to children and families. We look forward to welcoming many new smiling faces to our team this winter and spring. To learn more, email children@scottsdalebible.com.

Bulletin Stuffers add inserts and sermon notes to the bulletins each week for the weekend services. We have fun, fellowship and food while we work. Come join our team of willing hands each Friday at 12:30pm.

COLLEGE MINISTRY

Graphic Designer needed to help create graphics and publicity pieces for events and classes.

Leaders are needed for our rapidly growing College Group.

Volunteers open their homes two to four times per month to meet with and show love to groups of three to seven college students.

These times are life-giving for the students and many times the leaders are far more blessed by the students than they could ever have imagined! Email students@scottsdalebible.com to learn more.

Office Volunteer needed to help with various administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, data entry and more. An ability to serve on a regular basis (i.e. one day per week) during office hours is strongly preferred.

To learn more or to volunteer for any of these opportunities, contact serve@scottsdalebible.com.

EVANGELISM RESPONSE TEAM Each week, many people begin a faith relationship with Jesus or recommit to an earlier relationship with Him. We are seeking friendly volunteers who can clearly and positively communicate the gospel, answer questions, and help follow up with people responding to God’s Spirit. This approximately one-hour per week volunteer opportunity involves speaking on the phone or emailing people specifically about Jesus. Join this “front line” team sharing Jesus and seeing God change lives for eternity! Contact 480.824.7244 or bmcanally@scottsdalebible.com to learn more.

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GENERAL INFORMATION About Shea Campus Worship Center: This is our large worship gathering space where our Saturday evening and Sunday morning services take place.

Town Center: Our two Venue worship services on Sunday mornings meet here. Other large-group gatherings, events and activities take place here throughout the week. Watch the Town Center Marquee for upcoming events.

High School Building: Our high school students meet here for worship on Sundays at 11:15am. A host of other meetings and events are held in this building throughout the week. It is located on the northeast corner of our Shea campus.

Chapel: Located 1 and ½ blocks east of our main campus on Shea Blvd., our Chapel is the site for significant events, including weddings and funerals, and classes throughout the week. Our Counseling Center offices are located here.

Kidz Check: This is our children’s welcome center, located on the southeast corner of our campus. You may register and check in your child(ren) at this location for safe, welcoming care and learning.

Mother’s Room: Located adjacent to the north side of the Worship Center lobby, this room is available to all mothers with infants during worship services and is equipped with a live video monitor.

Walk Worthy Bookstore: Located at the southeast corner of the Worship Center, our bookstore offers Bibles, gifts, music, books, study resources and more. Check scottsdalebible.com/bookstore for hours and days. Phone: 480.824.7333

Media Center: Located at the southwest corner of the Administration Building across from the Mother’s Room, the Media Center offers DVDs of services and other resources. Phone: 480.824.7323 Guest Services: Located in the foyer of the worship center, this is a great place to meet helpful individuals who will direct you to resources around campus.

Information Circle: Located on the patio, this is the place to ask questions about ministries and resources and gain information about opportunities to get involved on campus.

Patio: Directly east of the Worship Center, our patio is a place to congregate, have a cup of coffee and visit various tables hosted by ministry representatives who are currently promoting classes or events.

Church Offices: Located in the front of the E Building, facing Shea Blvd, the Administrative Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Kitchen: Our kitchen facilities are located on the northwest corner of the Town Center.

Prayer Garden: Located near the southwest corner of the Worship Center, the Prayer Garden is an ideal spot to spend time with God in a tranquil outdoor setting. Small weddings are often held in this beautiful location.

Leadership

Senior Pastor Jamie Rasmussen

Executive Pastor Tom Sharda

Connection Margi Galloway

Family Kory Schuknecht

Outreach Fred Beasley

Pastoral Development Dale Galloway

Spiritual Formation Steve Eriksson

Worship Arts Troy Peterson

Congregational Care Patrick Sullivan

Pastor Emeritus Darryl DelHousaye

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CAMPUS MAPS Shea Blvd.

SHEA CAMPUS 7601 East Shea Blvd.

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