Weekly Bulletin 1.04.15

Welcome to

Weekend of January 3 & 4, 2015

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FBCG FAMILY

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WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME to those visiting with us today! Please fill out the attached Connection Card so we can provide any information you would like to receive, and drop the card in the offering plate or at the Welcome Center. The back of the card also offers a place to share prayer requests. We would love to pray for you over any personal concerns.

FBCG LIBRARY WINTER READ-A-THON Our second annual library read-a-thon for adults (ages 18 and older) and youth (ages 12-17) begins Jan. 1. Prizes will be awarded! Pick up a book log and entry forms at either campus or online. For more details, go to fbcg.com/library or facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary.

THE ALL-TIME BEST-SELLER BOOK CLUB launches the week of Jan. 25. Check out our website at fbcg.com/bookclub to

learn more about our New Testament reading campaign, view video testimonials of how God has transformed lives through this program, and register for a group.

SAVE THE DATE: Honey Rock Family Camp near Eagle River, WI will be Feb. 13-16. This weekend of fellowship, fun and worship also includes a variety of activities. The retreat is suitable for families with kids, singles and couples. Contact Joe Guevara at joelsaguevara@comcast.net for details.

VOLUNTEER OFFERING COUNTERS are looking for someone to work with them on Monday mornings. This person should be comfortable working with numbers, be detail-oriented and be able to maintain confidentiality. For more information, contact Fred Morris at 630.232.7068 or fmorris@fbcg.com.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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WE WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU! Share your concerns, requests and praises with us at fbcg.com/submit-a-request or call Kristy at 630.232.7068 x 151. Join our iPray team and share in the blessing of praying for others, go to fbcg.com/iPray.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY GROUP Join us to use biblical principles to map out a journey of

healing and wholeness from issues in your past. Release issues of fear, low self-control and other challenges. Space is limited.

Begins Friday, Jan. 9 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Register to Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com.

FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet Sunday, Jan. 11, at noon in West Campus Room 5, lower level. We are a group who meets monthly to pray and support family members who are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Please join us! Contact Peggy Reese at 630.208.7402 or pbreese1@gmail.com for more information.

SEXUAL ABUSE RECOVERY The trauma of sexual abuse continually haunts those who have suffered it. The shame and pain can be overwhelming. In the Wildflowers is a DVD-curriculum that gives you the tools to be lead out of isolation to find hope and healing. Begins: Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 9:00 a.m. Register to Cindy at cynthiaprost@aol.com.

STUCK WOMEN’S GROUP Sometimes we feel stuck. We are stuck trying to be perfect, in sadness, or feeling numb. These stuck places shape us. Join us for an 8 week DVD-driven Bible study called STUCK. God has a plan to restore us. Meeting Dates: Thursdays: Jan. 22 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register to Cindy at cynthiaprost@aol.com.

BOUNDARIES GROUP Do you have trouble saying no? Do you feel that your life is out of balance? Take a positive step forward and discover how you can create a healthy, balanced life. Begins Jan. 26 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Krista Brennfoerder, a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, will be your guide. Register to Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com.

MINISTRY NEWS

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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING is offered during all services. Children’s Ministries would love to minister to your child while you worship. For further information contact Children’s Pastor Chris Sarros at csarros@fbcg.com.

ADVENTURE CLUB is a midweek program for grades 1 - 4. Join us in our “H.E.R.O.E.S.” theme this year on Wednesday

nights at the West Campus from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., and learn how God makes heroes out of ordinary people. The registration fee is $20. Questions? Contact Becky at bchennault@fbcg.com.

PARENTING SPIRITUAL PARENTING for parents with children of all ages, will be held in West Campus Room 103 on Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - Mar. 5, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The class shows how parenting as God intends is much more than behavior management; it’s all about setting an environment in your home where God can work. Register at fbcg.com/spiritualparenting.

STUDENTS Join us at fbcg.com/ministries/students for more information on Student Ministries at FBCG. If you have questions regarding any of our student ministries, please contact Sue Ann Egan at 630.232.7068 x 132 or saegan@fbcg.com.

56 MINISTRIES (Grades 5 & 6) meets Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the West Campus Alpha Room and at

10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room L37. Club 56 meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center.

SOULED OUT (Grades 7 & 8) meets Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in West Campus Room L05 and at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room L37. D.T.P. meets Sunday from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the West Campus.

TREK (Grades 9 - 12) meets Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center.

WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY resumes next week, Jan. 6 & 7. We will host four different areas of study to accommodate a variety of Bible study backgrounds. Register now at the Women’s Ministries kiosk or at fbcg.com/womens-bible-study. Payment is due at the time of registration.

WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP will meet Jan. 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the East Campus South Conference Room, lower level. All women are welcome to join us in praying for the church staff, specific needs of the church body and personal requests. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1:00 p.m.

MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as Pastor Brian Coffey will present What Husbands Wish

Their Wives Knew About Men. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 8 or 22 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at the West Campus. To register, visit fbcg.com/mt or stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk.

STAMPERS, SCRAPPERS & CRAFTERS! Join us on Friday, Jan. 9, 6:00-11:30 p.m., East Campus Chapel. Enjoy an evening

of fellowship, fun and uninterrupted work time. Bring your supplies and a friend; snacks and beverages will be provided.

Contact Nancy O’Connor at 630.992.1213 or fbcgscrap@comcast.net to RSVP.

NEWER TO FBCG? We invite you to a Newcomer Brunch where you’ll meet Women’s Ministry staff, learn of opportunities to

connect and get a sneak peak at upcoming special events. Join us at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 in the Mini-Alpha Room, lower level, West Campus. RSVP to Jackie at 630.232.7068 x 111 or jragains@fbcg.com by Jan. 8.

PATCHWORKS QUILTING MINISTRY will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 9:00 a.m. in East Campus Room L37. We make baby quilts for the Crisis Pregnancy Center. A straight stitch sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed. New style fabric kits will be provided. Questions? Call Betty Lou at 630.377.0884 or Jolene at 630.430.2294.

THE DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites women to read and discuss The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Campus, Fireside Room. Batterson teaches how to pray bold prayers that honor God. Go to fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club/ for more information.

BEAUTIFULLY PINNED PINTEREST EVENT Join us Friday, Feb. 6, 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the West Campus, for this unique event designed for women of all ages! Sixteen “boards” to choose from – fun! Lively! Give-aways! Dessert and coffee while listening to special guest speaker Rhonda O’Brien. Cost $10. Register at fbcg.com/ministries/special-events.

YOUNG ADULTS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FBCG is launching a Leadership Institute for college students and college graduates! For more information visit fbcg.com/leadership-institute.

ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA Join us on Sunday, Jan. 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center as Pastor Jeff Frazier continues our study in Romans 8. No registration is required. First-time guests are always welcome!

PREMARITAL CLASS is a Christ-centered community committed to supporting and encouraging strong, God-honoring marriages before they start. It is an opportunity to be involved in community with other engaged couples, learn from mentor couples, and enter marriage better prepared. Thursdays, Jan. 15 – Mar. 5 at 7:00 p.m. Register to Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com.

SERVE THE WORLD

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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Amanda Good, Hope of Life Ministry, Rwanda. At Hope for Life Ministry Amanda teaches

a weekly Bible lesson to boys in need of care and nurturing. Pray that she stays healthy and that the Holy Spirit will produce the "Fruits of the Spirit" in her daily life. Pray that God will provide sponsors for two boys that need them.

2015 STUDENT MISSION TRIP Plan to attend the Parent Informational Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 11 in the East Campus Student Center at noon. Questions? Contact Shayna at sduncan@fbcg.com.

UNDERSTANDING AND ANSWERING ISLAM This conference, sponsored by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, will be simulcast live at FBCG on Jan. 16 and 17 to help you understand Islam and provide tools for lovingly speaking and defending the Gospel to your Muslim neighbors. Register at the kiosk in the lobby or at fbcg.com/IslamConference.

GENEROSITY UPDATE

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“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7

Last Week’s Giving

Dec. to Date Giving

vs. Budget

Year to Date Giving*

vs. Budget

General Fund †

$115,650

$387,139

-$15,236

$1,241,617

-$70,633

Benevolent Fund ¥

$4,660

$26,026

N/A

$81,483

N/A

Serve the World

$66,398

$118,097

N/A

$332,040

-$32,040

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS We anticipate emailing end-of-year giving statements by mid-January. The email will provide a secure link to your personal statement, which meets IRS requirements. If you would like your statement mailed to you, please contact Fred Morris at fmorris@fbcg.com.

Sermon Notes

Upcoming Sermons Date

Sat. Night/West

Worship Café

East Sanctuary

West Campus

Jan. 3-4

Breaking Barriers Blindsided: Conversion of Saul Pastor Sterling Moore

Breaking Barriers Blindsided: Conversion of Saul Pastor Sterling Moore- video

Breaking Barriers You Talkin’ to Me? Pastor Jeff Frazier

Breaking Barriers Blindsided: Conversion of Saul Pastor Sterling Moore

Jan. 10-11

You Talkin’ to Me? Philip and the Ethiopian Pastor Jeff Frazier

You Talkin’ to Me? Philip and the Ethiopian Pastor Jeff Frazier - video

Blindsided: The Conversion of Saul Pastor Brian Coffey

You Talkin’ to Me? Philip and the Ethiopian Pastor Jeff Frazier

Jan. 17-18

Reaching or Religion?

The Gospel for the Gentiles Pastor Brian Coffey

Reaching or Religion?

The Gospel for the Gentiles Pastor Brian Coffey

The Great Physician: Healing and Conversions Pastor Jeff Frazier

Reaching or Religion?

The Gospel for the Gentiles Pastor Brian Coffey

Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Worship Times Saturdays at West Campus, 5:00 p.m.

Sundays at East Campus, 9:15 a.m. - Traditional or Worship Café; 10:45 a.m. - Word & Table Sundays at West Campus, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. - Contemporary East Campus 2300 South Street, Geneva, IL 60134 West Campus 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva, IL 60134 Church Office 232.7068 Fax 232.7092 Hand in Hand Preschool 208.4903 fbcg.com Affiliated with Converge Midwest and Converge Worldwide

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FBCG CONNECTION CARD Date _______________________________________ o East Campus o 9:15 a.m. (Traditional) o 10:45 a.m. (Word & Table) o 9:15 a.m. (Worship Café) o West Campus o Sat., 5:00 p.m. o 9:15 a.m. o 10:45 a.m.

ABOUT YOU Your Name___________________________________ Birth date: Month_________Day_______Year_______ Spouse’s Name________________________________ Birth date: Month_________Day________Year______ Address______________________________________ City, State, Zip________________________________ His Phone _____________________ o Cell o Home His Email ____________________________________ Her Phone_____________________ o Cell o Home Her Email ___________________________________ o Single o Married o Divorced o Widowed

CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME:

(PLEASE GIVE BIRTH DATES OF THOSE 18 AND UNDER) Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name ___________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________

I AM A: (CHECK APPLICABLE) o First Time Guest o Regular Attender

o Returning Guest o FBCG Member

RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS: o I made a first-time decision for Christ today. o I would like to talk to a pastor about becoming

a Christian.

I WOULD LIKE MORE INFO (CHECK APPLICABLE) o What This Church Believes o Membership o Baptism o Children’s Ministries

o Infant-K

o 1st -4th Grade

o Student Ministries

Grade: o_ 5th-6th

o 7th-8th o 9th-12th

o Adult Ministries o College o Women o Men o Senior Adult

o Small Groups

o Adult Sunday Classes

o Support and Recovery

PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIDE

FBCG CONNECTION CARD I AM INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:

o Children’s Ministry - csarros@fbcg.com o 5-12 Grades - smoore@fbcg.com o Women’s Ministry - lcoffey@fbcg.com o Welcome Team - jgomoll@fbcg.com o Short Term Missions - sduncan@fbcg.com o Global Missions - bmcevoy@fbcg.com o Local Serving - cpacilio@fbcg.com o Worship Ministries - dcompton@fbcg.com jnewhouse@fbcg.com o Audio/Visual Ministries - jkruse@fbcg.com o Masters Hands - ewise@fbcg.com o Royal Family Kids Camp - royalfamilykids@fbcg.com o Masterpiece (disabilities) - andrea@firststepstherapy.com

PRAYER NEEDS/COMMENTS

o Confidential/Pastors Only o For the Prayer Team & FBCG Staff o I’d like to speak to a Pastor

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FINALLY.... o My contact information has changed o Please add me to the weekly email newsletter o I would like giving envelopes (you can pick up

temporary envelopes at the Welcome Center)