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Weekend of February 15 & 16
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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. CHURCH GOVERNANCE The Nominating Committee has determined there will be no vacant positions for Executive Council
for the 2014-15 fiscal year beginning Sept. 1. Four members whose terms are expiring are willing to serve second terms. They are Rick Bloom, Dave LeVan, Steve Luby and Darrell Wright. Absent an unexpected vacancy, nominations will not be solicited.
LIBRARY February is Library Lovers’ Month. We know you will love our FBCG Library. We have something for everyone: adults, kids, teens. You’ll find books, audio books and DVDs. Check out the library locations at both campuses. “Like” us on our Facebook page! facebook.com/FirstBaptistLibrary
A SERVICE OF BAPTISM In preparation for the Family Baptism service on March 1 during the 5:00 pm Saturday worship service, there will be two separate baptism meetings at West Campus on Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. One class will be for adult individuals and the second for families. Register at 630.232.7068 or email jbauserman@fbcg.com.
MEMBERSHIP COURSE: A new two-session Membership Course will be offered on Sunday, March 16, and Sunday, March 23, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the West Campus in Room 103. Register at 630.232.7068 or email jbauserman@fbcg.com.
HAND IN HAND CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is accepting preschoolers for the fall of 2014-15. www.handinhand-preschool.com
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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PLEASE REMEMBER FBCG FAMILY IN PRAYER THIS WEEK: Bill Boggio, Jean Gavard, Lindsay Maughan, Melinda Maughan, Kim McCart, Lori O’Connor, Robin Rix, Penny Welch, and Mary Pat Wright.
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/fbcg for information on the following: wedding shower for Alli Crawford and Jonathan Goble; baby shower for Brian (son of Clark & Cathy Cheney) and Chrissie Cheney. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Daniel and Brandi Venard on the passing of Daniel Jr’s. father, Daniel Venard Sr. on Tuesday, February 4. Please keep this family in your prayers.
THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful flowers for mom’s (Bobbie) memorial service. Your kindness and support over the years have been greatly appreciated. Rick, Sue and Bub Borman
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT on Friday, Feb. 21. Geared for families with preschool and elementary children, "Veggies in Space: The Fennel Frontier" will be premiered at the East Campus Student Center from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.. Bring a snack to share; popcorn and water will be provided. Invite your friends!
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.
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. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Registration for the spring session of Women’s Bible Study is underway! Stop by the Women’s Ministry Kiosk or fbcg.com/wbs for new study selections, registration information and start dates. Hope you can join us!
DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites women to discuss Wounded by God's People by Anne Graham Lotz on Tue., Feb. 18, 7
p.m. at the West Campus, Glass Room. Drawing wisdom from the story of Abraham and Hagar, Anne explores the ways the wounded can become wounders themselves and points us toward God's healing grace. fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as Ann Gemmel presents Lessons I Learned Parenting Five Very
Different Children: 26 Years and Still Running the Race. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 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
MOTHERS OF TWEENS AND TEENS are invited to join us for Moms Connected on Feb. 27 from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at the West Campus. Dr. Chris Mazzarella will be presenting Is My Teen Normal? A Parent's Guide to Surviving Turbulent Teen Emotions and Behaviors. Register at the Women’s Ministries Kiosk or online at fbcg.com/mc WOMEN’S RETREAT EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SOON! Lysa TerKeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries and best-selling author will speak on What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the West Campus. Cost: $35 ($30 by Feb. 23). Register at fbcg.com/womens-retreat or stop by the Women’s Ministries kiosk.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Now is a great time to develop a plan for managing your money God’s way. The next nineweek Financial Peace University class begins Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at West Campus. You’re welcome to come to the first class without any obligation. For more information or to register, visit fbcg.com/financialpeace
ALL SENIOR ADULTS are invited to join the Golden Fellowship for Friendship Soup on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the East Campus
Chapel. Join us for games at 11:00 a.m. and soup lunch at noon. Sign up to bring a soup ingredient at the Welcome Center. Call Mary Soto 630.365.5217 if you have any questions.
EMPTY NESTERS FELLOWSHIP meets four times from March to November for a time of food and fellowship in small groups. Rotating hosts plan the meal and everyone brings a dish to share. Register at the Welcome Center by Feb. 23. For more information call Nita Hayward, 630.896.6705. THE LIFE BUILDERS CLASS is excited to welcome Dr. Rob Ribbe of Wheaton College and Honey Rock Camp on Sun., Feb. 23rd as he conducts a special session on Christian parenting. Please join us in the East Campus Chapel at 10:45 a.m. SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting Sun., Feb. 23, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center! 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: Hussam and Martina Fakhoury, Intl. Fellowship, Jordan, Student. Please pray for Hussam and
Martina ministering to college students in the Middle East. Pray that the message of the Gospel will bring peace to personal relationships and that the Prince of Peace will rule in hearts and minds. Pray for the salvation of the unsaved. Pray that believers will make steady Spiritual progress and have sweet communion with the Lord.
JANET AND ERIC JOHNSON, FBCG missionaries to Mexico, will be home on furlough for one year beginning June 2014. They are looking for housing in the Western Suburbs. If you are in need of a house sitter or are planning an extended absence from your home and would like to open your home to them, call the church office. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR CARE KITS Supply a personal care kit for someone in need. See the heart-shaped display at both campuses or email cpacilio@fbcg.com for a digital list. Show your love for your neighbor in need from around the world and down Randall Road by donating to the bins on either campus by Mar 15. SERVE THE WORLD PARTNER Fox Valley Christian Action ministers to the needy in partnership with churches like ours. Learn more at their Faith Promise Banquet on Feb. 22 at Riverwoods Campground in St. Charles. The event is free, but reservations are required. Contact Chuck Thomas chuck@valcort.com to join his table or see FVchristianaction.org FOOD PANTRY BINS Items of the week: Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, and Canned Chicken
FUN DAY WITH REFUGEE KIDS Mon. Feb 17 - West Campus 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help staff
crafts and games, play with kids, and donate food. Families welcome. Contact Cheryl cpacilio@fbcg.com 630.232.7068 x 152
SUMMER DREAMING? College-aged camp counselors needed at FVCA Riverwoods camp in St. Charles. For details including job description and compensation,contact Cheryl Pacillio: cpacilio@fbcg.com or ben@fvchristianaction.org
TURKEY MISSIONS - Are you interested in hearing more about our Turkey missions opportunities? Join us for a Turkey Informational Meeting in the West Campus Glass Room at noon on Feb. 16.
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
Feb. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$62,181
$126,302
-$3,069
$1,698,182
-$3,092
Benevolent Fund ¥
$2,085
$6,664
N/A
$79,663
N/A
Serve the World
$690
$2,268
N/A
N/A
Remaining Mortgage *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 For more financial information or alternative ways to give, see our website at fbcg.com/giving
N/A $0
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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Feb. 15-16
Getting the Stains Out: Worship as Confession Pastor Jeff Frazier
Getting the Stains Out: Worship as Confession Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
Knowing Who’s Who: Worship as Acknowledging God Pastor Brian Coffey
Getting the Stains Out: Worship as Confession Pastor Jeff Frazier
Feb. 22-23
Knowing Who’s Who: Worship as Acknowledging God Pastor Brian Coffey
Knowing Who’s Who: Worship as Acknowledging God Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
Getting the Stains Out: Worship as Confession Pastor Jeff Frazier
Knowing Who’s Who: Worship as Acknowledging God Pastor Brian Coffey
Mar. 1-2
The Great Full Heart: Worship as Thanksgiving Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Great Full Heart: Worship as Thanksgiving Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
More Than Passing the Plate: Worship as Offering Pastor Brian Coffey
The Great Full Heart: Worship as Thanksgiving 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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