FBCG 04.14.13 Bulletin

Welcome to

Weekend of April 13 & 14

Our Current Sermon Series:

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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. For all, back of the card also offers a place to share prayer requests. We would love to pray for you over any personal concerns.

Library April 14-20 is National Library Week. Stop by your public, school and FBCG libraries this week to see what’s new and join in the celebration! fbcg.com/library

Bereavement Committee volunteers are needed to prepare, serve or clean up after funeral lunches. If you would be willing to occasionally serve in such a way, please contact Lori at 630.232.7068 x130 or lharing@fbcg.com.

Child Dedication will take place on Mother’s Day weekend May 11-12, in any worship service. Plan to attend the parents’ class on Monday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. Register your child(ren) for dedication at jbauserman@

fbcg.com or call Jan at 630.232.7068 x110.

Summer Interns wanted! Hey college students, FBCG is seeking two candidates to facilitate summer programming for the youth ministry. This position pays a stipend and builds valuable experience in youth work, administration and more. Applications are available by contacting Pastor Sterling Moore at smoore@fbcg.com 630.232.7068 x163 Job Opportunities FBCG has part-time job openings in the Adult Discipleship department for an Assimilation Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant which could be combined into a single position for the person with the right skills. There is also a part-time position available in the Finance department for an accountant/bookkeeper. For more information fbcg.com

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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Please remember your FBCG family in prayer this week: Erna Ward, Kim McCart, Jean Gavard, Linda Koehling, Angie McKinney, Penny Welch, Peggy Emigh, Gordon Schulenburg, Bill Boggio, and Pastor Roger Crites with continuing health needs.

Shower Information visit fbcg.com/fbcg for information about wedding showers for Sara Hansen and Clark Ragains (son of Byron & Jackie Ragains); Monica Taylor (daughter of Dan & Jenny Taylor); Janae Ketterling (daughter of Pam Ketterling and Andrew Griffiths; a baby shower for Alissa Kantola; a baby shower for Chris and Mary Lasse. iPray Community Join our iPray Community. Once a week you are sent prayer requests by email so that you can help lift up the concerns, requests and praises of others from FBCG. You will also receive a monthly Prayer Builders Guide to help build your own prayer life and relationship with God. To join: fbcg.com/join-ipray or contact: ewise@fbcg.com.

Families of Military, will meet in West Campus Room 5 today, Sunday, at noon.

MINISTRY NEWS

CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. VBS Mark your calendars now for June 24-38. Details to follow soon.

Hand in Hand Registration for the 2013-14 school year at Hand in Hand Christian Preschool, located at our East Campus, has begun. For more information visit handinhand-preschool.com.

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

MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. TEAM POST SEASON starts Friday, Apr. 5 from 6:00-7:00 a.m. in West Campus Room 103. Join us for a ten week study

of Abraham, Becoming the Friend of a Faithful God. Please let us know you are attending by contacting Dave Prost at

davidprost1@yahoo.com or 630.466.0992

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) is studying Genesis this year. This Bible study is intended for all levels of Bible knowledge and meets every Monday night in the East Campus Sanctuary from 6:50 – 8:45 p.m. It’s not too late to get started! Come to an introductory session on any Monday night at 6:50 to find out more or e-mail Kevin Oler at kevin.oler55@gmail.com.

Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets at 7:30 a.m. in West Campus Room 103. Steve Bauserman will be teaching on the Parables of Matthew. Join us for Bible study, coffee and Christian fellowship.

WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. MOMS TOGETHER welcomes Pastor Jeff Frazier who will present Bring Faith Home: Practical Applications of Faith for Your Kids on Thursday, Apr. 18 from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Learn how to bring faith into your home every day. To register, stop by the Women’s Ministries kiosk, call 630.232.7068 x137 or email jragains@fbcg.com.

Moms connected invites mothers of tweens and teens to join us on Apr. 25 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at our West Campus.

Author and speaker, Valerie Bell, will be presenting Help! I'm the Parent of a Teenager. Register at the Women's Ministries Kiosk, via email to jragains@fbcg.com or call 630.232.7068 x138. Childcare is available.

Women’s Bible Study It’s not too late! The 11-week study on Revelation, Here and Now...There and Then, by Beth Moore begins this Thursday. Please stop by the Women’s Ministry Kiosk or visit fbcg.com/womens-bible-study to register. Spaces are limited!

ALCs & More Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. Sola Scriptura is meeting next Sun., Apr. 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center! Whether you have

been attending Sola Scriptura 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: Paul and Ana Hill, Converge World Wide, Argentina; Pray for Paul and Anna Hill serving with

Converge Worldwide as church planters in Santiago del Estero Argentina.Cabildo de Esperanza is their current chuch plant.

Pray that from this church they will be able to establish new churches. Pray for their rural daughter church in Huinaj Atun.

Pray for their daughters Sara and Amy both in college, and their son Paul having completed High School last December. Pray for God’s favor and direction. Pray for Anna as she struggles with migraines, and Paul whose sleep apnes is not under control.

Royal Family Kids support camp through Feets of Strength 5k Run/Walk for Child Abuse Awareness Saturday, May 11 events includes a 5k Run/Walk, a Youth Mile Run, a Little Feets Dash, live music, free massages, and much more! Visit

feetsofstrengthrun.com or contact Annie Smith at: feetsofstrength@att.net.

SERVANT AUCTION Today is the day you have been looking forward to! Come to the Servant Auction. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m.

Kentucky Interest Meeting Come to the Kentucky Construction Trip Informational Meeting on Sunday, Apr. 21, 12:00 p.m. at the West Campus, Glass Room. Dates of the mission are Oct. 13-18, 2013. Hope to see you there!

Austria Interest Meeting Greatly needed: godly men to help minister to young male refugees seeking asylum in Austria Sept. 13-28. For more information, Call Tom/Sue Tristano (630.267.3932) or join us Sunday, April 28, at noon at the West Campus, Glass Room. Applications for this trip are due in the church office by Monday, May 6.

World Relief needs furniture for new refugees - especially kitchen tables and chairs, lamps, dressers, and end tables. World

Relief would gladly accept your donation at their Wheaton site or arrange a home pick up by calling World Relief: Subaas at

WRDADonations@wr.org or at 630.462.7566 x1019. Questions? Cheryl Pacilio cpacilio@fbcg.com.

Turkey Prayer Group will meet Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the West Campus Room 5 starting Apr. 2. This

is an open, ongoing group. Please attend when you can. Questions, contact Lori Connor at beadnik@sbcglobal.net or 630.222.6890.

FOOD PANTRY BINS are at each campus to collect food donations. Bins will be labeled with the “needed item”. Thank you for providing food for those in need! This week’s items of the week: Spaghetti Sauce/Boxed Potatos/Canned Vegetables

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

Giving Envelopes Beginning this year we will be mailing giving envelopes to your home every two months. If you have not

received any but would like to in the future, please sign up at the Welcome Center in the lobby where you can also pick up some generic giving envelopes to use until the next mailing arrives.

Last Week’s Giving

Apr. to Date Giving

vs. Budget

Year to Date Giving**

vs. Budget

General Fund *

$76,295

$76,295

$8,720

$2,182,901

-$4,474

Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §

$7,029 $1,819 $3,182

$7,029 $1,819 $3,182

N/A N/A N/A

$169,929 $50,526 $239,813

N/A N/A N/A

$1,320

$1,320

N/A

$164,683

N/A

Serve the World

Remaining Mortgage * 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

$1,147,737

** FBCG fiscal year ends 8/31

Sermon Notes

Upcoming Sermons Date

Sat. Night/West

Worship Café

East Sanctuary

West Campus

April 13-14

Extravagant Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey

Extravagant Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey- Video

Joyful Proclamation Pastor Jeff Frazier

Extravagant Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey

April 20-21

Relentless Grace Pastor Jeff Frazier

Relentless Grace Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video

Generous Service Pastor Roger Crites

Relentless Grace Pastor Jeff Frazier

April 27-28

Generous Service Pastor Brian Coffey

Generous Service Pastor Brian Coffey- Video

Relentless Grace Pastor Jeff Frazier

Generous Service Pastor Brian Coffey

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

/Fbcgeneva @Fbcgeneva

FBCG CONNECTION CARD I am interested in the following SERVING Opportunities:

o Childrens Ministry - csarros@fbcg.com o 5-12 Grades - smoore@fbcg.com o Women’s Ministry - lcoffey@fbcg.com o Welcome Team - cdanielson@fbcg.com o Short Term Missions - kmccart@fbcg.com o Global Missions - bmcevoy@fbcg.com o Local Serving - cpacilio@fbcg.com o Worship Ministries - athomas@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 ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________

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)

FBCG CONNECTION CARD Date _______________________________________ o East Campus

o 9:15 am (Traditional) o 9:15 am (Worship Café) o10:45 am

o West Campus

o Sat. Evening o 9:15 am o 10:45 am

About You Name________________________________________ Birthdate: Month_________Day________Year______ Spouse’s Name________________________________ Birthdate: 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 birthdates 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 re-committed my life to 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 FOR SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, PRAYER REQUESTS AND COMMENTS