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Weekend of January 25 & 26
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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. LIBRARY These cold winter evenings are a perfect time to engage with a good story, watch a DVD, read a biography or listen to a book on CD. Follow the signs to our locations on the lower level at east campus or near the elevator on the main level at west campus. MUSICIANS: Opportunities are available for singers and instrumentalists at all worship venues: Sanctuary Choir, orchestra, vocal teams, bands, and Worship Choir. Contact Dee Compton dcompton@fbcg.com or Angie Thomas athomas@fbcg.com.
JOIN PASTOR JEFF FRAZIER for a Connections Coffee as he highlights opportunities for fellowship, service, and growing your faith: West Campus Sat. Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. or Sun. Jan. 26 at 11:45 a.m. in the Glass Room. Jennifer at jgomoll@fbcg.com 2014 COUPLES EVENT An MP3 audio download of the Jan. 11 Couples Event is available at: tinyurl.com/mtu83pn. Photos can be seen on Facebook at FBCG Women’s Ministries thanks to photography by Laurie Hannula.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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PLEASE REMEMBER FBCG FAMILY IN PRAYER THIS WEEK: Bill Boggio, Vernadine Braun, Jean Gavard, Linda Koehling, Lindsay Maughan, Kim McCart, Lori O’Connor, Robin Rix, Penny Welch, and Mary Pat Wright. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Kevin and Laura Caldwell on the passing of Laura’s father on Thursday, Jan. 9. Please keep this family in your prayers. THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful flowers sent during my stay in the hospital. I was blessed by your prayers and kindness. Barb Steinke DIVORCECARE begins on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join us to learn practical information that will help you regain hope and deal with the challenges of divorce. It’s a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. fbcg.com/divorce-care Questions or to register: Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com or 630.232.7068 x151.
BOUNDARIES Do you have trouble saying no? Your life feel out of balance? Having clear boundaries is essential to a balanced life. Feb 10 – March 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Register: fbcg.com/boundaries or contact Erin ewise@fbcg.com or 630.232.7081
MINISTRY NEWS
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NEW EVENT: BUDDY BREAK is a respite care program for families in the community who have children with special needs. This activity-filled day includes siblings of the child with special needs. It will be held on February 15, from 10am - 1pm at the West Campus. For further information, visit the kiosk in the lobby or contact buddybreakFBCG@yahoo.com.
HELPERS are needed for Buddy Break on Feb. 15; Must be at least 12 years old to help (16 to be a one-on-one helper for a child with special needs). Training on Mon., Jan. 27 from 6-8 at the West Campus is required. For details, stop by the kiosk in the lobby.
CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE elementary students- A first grade teacher is needed for Faith Station twice a month for the remainder of the ministry year and a 3rd grade teacher is needed for 6 weeks beginning in February. Becky Chennault, bchennault@fbcg.com WEEKEND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING is available during all worship services at both campuses for children birth-4th grade. ADVENTURE CLUB, our midweek program for 1st - 4th grades, meets on Weds from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register online, or at the door.
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 (5th & 6th Graders) 9:15 and 10:45 at the West Campus in the Alpha Room; 10:45 at the East Campus in Room 201/202. Club 56: Wednesdays at the East Campus from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Student Center.
SOULED OUT (7th & 8th Graders) 9:15 at the West Campus in Room 103; 10:45 at West Campus in Room 5; 10:45 at the East Campus in Room 201/202. D.T.P. (small groups) meets on Sun. evenings from 6 – 7:30 pm at the West Campus.
TREK (9th – 12th Graders) - meets Sunday mornings at the 10:45 hour in the Student Ministry Center at the East Campus. TREK MISSION TRIP APPLICATIONS are due Feb. 9! Please bring completed applications to the East Campus missions office.
YOUNG ADULT NEW LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE is launching this summer for college students and graduates! It will include dynamic ministry
experience and essential discipleship training. For more information or to apply contact Alli Crawford at acrawford@fbcg.com.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays in West Campus Room 103. Bill Peterson will lead Look for Our Lord’s Appearing: An End Times Study. Join us anytime you can for coffee and Christian fellowship.
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP meets to pray Tuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m. in room 204, East Campus. We pray for our families, pastors, staff, church mission trips and youth events, our country’s leaders, etc. Come join us!
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are invited to join the Forget-Me-Nots for lunch on Wed., Feb. 12 at Noon in the East Campus Canteen. Our program will feature two FBCG creative ministries: Knit Together and Patchworks. RSVP: Barb Harris at 630.710.4652.
MOTHERS OF TWEENS AND TEENS are invited to join us for Moms Connected (MC) on January 30 from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at our West Campus. Dr. Rob Rienow will be presenting Preparing Your Teen for Marriage and Family. Register at the Women’s Ministries Kiosk, online at fbcg.com/mc, or call 630.232.7068, ext 138. Childcare is available. MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together (MT) as Ann Gemmel presents Lessons I Learned Parenting
Five Very Different Children: 26 Years and Still Running the Race. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 6 or 20 from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at our West Campus. To register, stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk or visit fbcg.com/mt
STAMPERS & SCRAPPERS Join us for our Winter Scrap in East Campus Rooms 100-103 on Friday, Feb. 7, 6:00-11:30 p.m. and/or Saturday, Feb. 8, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. No charge Friday night; cost for Saturday is $15.00 (at the door) includes breakfast and lunch. RSVP to Nancy O'Connor at fbcgscrap@comcast.net or 630.992.1213
MT BOOK CLUB begins Feb. 7 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at our West Campus and runs for six weeks. Two time options with two book choices are available. Visit fbcg.com/mt for complete details or contact Jessica Shockey at sjshock1@yahoo.com
MC BOOK CLUB begins Feb. 7 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at our West Campus for six weeks. We’ll be reading Brenda Garrison's Love
No Matter What: When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don't Agree With. $15 (includes book). Register: Leslie at leslie.mcclure@att.net
SINGLE MOMS are invited to brunch on Sun., Feb. 9, 10:45 a.m., West Campus, Room 8. Join us for “Growing Your Spiritual Life” as three spiritual mentors along with a Christian book consultant share from personal life experiences as well as resources to grow your relationship with God. RSVP by February 6 to Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com WOMEN’S RETREAT 2014: What Happens When Women Say Yes To God. Join us for a one day retreat Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the West Campus. Guest speaker is Lysa TerKeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times bestselling author. Registration begins February 2. More information at fbcg.com/womens-retreat
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. YOUNG MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLES a new group begins February 5. Connect with other young couples, learn from
a mentor couple, and get real about marital joys and challenges. They will meet on Wednesday evenings at Dan & Connie Lasse’s home in Batavia. For more information or to register, visit fbcg.com/ministries/adult/couples/young-couples.
JOIN PATHFINDERS on Suns. at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 5 (lower level) as Tom McClelland teaches a series titled Biblical Ethics: Applying Biblical Principles to Today’s Issues. The class will dialogue about the question, “What is morally right and wrong?
HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND TO DISAGREEMENTS? How can we promote unity in the church? Join Life Builders, 10:45
a.m. in the East Campus Chapel as they begin a five-week study on Philippians.
SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting Sun., Jan. 26, 6 -8 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center! Whether you have been attending regularly, or you are a first time guest, Pastor Jeff Frazier welcomes you to join us in our study of the book of Romans.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Erik and Tammy Burklin; China Partner; Pray for wisdom on behalf of Erik as he continues
to lead the ministry of China Partner. Pray for continued protection and growth in their marriage for Brittany and her husband, Kameron. Pray for a good job opportunity for Bri. Pray for Tammy as she continues in her ministry at Grace Chapel.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is now open for the new Conference Point Family Trip on June 8-13, 2014! For more information visit the FBCG website or contact Alli Crawford at acrawford@fbcg.com.
FOOD PANTRY BINS are at each campus to collect food donations. Bins will be labeled with the “needed item”. Thank you! Items of the week: 100% juice/Bagged Rice (not instant)/Canned Meats/gently used paper grocery bags ROYAL FAMILY KIDS Join us for Camp, The Movie on Jan. 31 at the West Campus at 7 p.m. For free tickets stop by the welcome center. Interested in serving with Royal Family Kids? An informational meeting will be held on Feb. 2 at noon at West Campus. ATTENTION ENCOURAGERS! Those who selected a missionary to encourage this past fall will be meeting today for lunch at noon in the Lower Level of the West Campus. Erik and Tammy Burklin serving with China Partner will be there. Sound interesting. Please come and join us!
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
WE HAVE MAILED ALL END OF YEAR GIVING STATEMENTS. Please look for it in your mailbox. Last Week’s Giving
Jan. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$64,145
$166,350
-$18,606
$1,526,239
$15,988
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$2,473 $2,814 $795
$9,188 $5,730 $2,066
N/A N/A N/A
$71,134 $32,222 $37,373
N/A N/A N/A
$1,423
$5,878
N/A
N/A
N/A
Serve the World
Remaining Mortgage
$0
*FBCG fiscal year ends 8/31
† General Fund - unrestricted gifts to support our on-going ministries, staff and facilities
¥ Benevolent Fund - gifts restricted for the use of those in need in the church and community ¤ Building Fund - gifts restricted to building-related expenses such as new facility costs or major repairs to existing facilities § Prepare the Way - gifts restricted to reducing our mortgage debt For more financial information or alternative ways to give, see our website at fbcg.com/giving
For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Jan. 25-26
The Way of Understanding: God’s Word Informs Our Minds Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Way of Understanding: God’s Word Informs Our Minds Pastor Jeff Frazier - Video
The Way of Purity: God’s Word Shapes our Hearts Pastor Brian Coffey
The Way of Understanding: God’s Word Informs Our Minds Pastor Jeff Frazier
Feb. 1-2
The Way of Salvation: God’s Word gives us Hope Pastor Sterling Moore
The Way of Salvation: God’s Word gives us Hope Pastor Sterling Moore
The Way of Obedience: God’s Word Guides our Actions Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Way of Salvation: God’s Word gives us Hope Pastor Brian Coffey
Feb. 8-9
The Way of Obedience: God’s Word Guides our Actions Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Way of Obedience: God’s Word Guides our Actions Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
The Way of Salvation: God’s Word gives us Hope Pastor Brian Coffey
The Way of Obedience: God’s Word Guides our Actions Pastor Jeff Frazier
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Regular Worship Times: Saturdays at West Campus, 5:00 p.m. Sundays at East Campus, 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. (Traditional); 9:15 a.m. (Worship Café) 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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