FBCG Bulletin 05.18.14

Welcome to

Weekend of May 17 & 18, 2014

Our Current Sermon Series:

Growing SMALLER

T he Paradox of Spiritual Greatness

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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.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Beginning Sunday, June 8 we will go to ONE TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

in the East Campus Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. We will also be combining TREK with the WORSHIP CAFE for a 10 a.m. service in the East Campus Student Center. West Campus hours remain the same.

LIBRARY Ever been at home and wondered if our library had a certain book or DVD? Now you can find out! Our library catalog has gone online! Go to fbcg.com/library. You can even request an item for pick up at either campus.

ORGAN CONCERT Join us for an evening of musical encouragement and inspiration on the Kimball pipe organ in the East Campus Sanctuary on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. This event will be hosted by Rev. Bob Gray and will feature organist Kevin Lange.

IF YOU HAVE A GRADUATE IN YOUR HOME, either high school or college, please stop by the Welcome Desk and fill out a form for the church office. We would like to honor our graduates.

GREETERS ARE NEEDED at the West Campus for the Saturday evening service. If you would love to welcome people to FBCG and can serve in this way, please contact Jennifer at jgomoll@fbcg.com.

FBCG CAREER OPPORTUNITY! The Webmaster/Lead Information Technology Support position will provide creative design to improve fbcg.com and be responsible for the technical aspects of maintaining the site. This role will also plan, direct, and manage our Information Systems. 30 hours per week. To apply, contact Brian Griffin at bgriffin@fbcg.com or John Harper at jharper@fbcg.com.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

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WE WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU! Please share your concerns, requests and praises at fbcg.com/submit-a-request. If you would like to join our iPray team and share in the blessing of praying for others, please go to fbcg.com/iPray.

FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet Sunday, May 18, at noon at the home of Dan and Jenny Taylor. For more information call or text Peggy Reese at 630.220.1843.

THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful plant garden you sent in memory of Chuck’s dad. We are grateful for your prayers during this difficult time. Chuck and Peggy Reese

THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful basket of flowers sent for my husband’s funeral. Your expressions of sympathy are greatly appreciated. Joy Daily Wagner

SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the wedding shower for Nicole Kouri (daughter of David and Donna Kouri) and Barret Von Behren.

MINISTRY NEWS

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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. JUNGLE SAFARI VBS for children entering grades 1-4 in the Fall is June 23-27. Information is available at the VBS tables in the lower level of each campus and at fbcg.com. Register your children and sign up to serve. Help is needed before VBS and during the week. For information contact csarros@fbcg.com.

WEEKEND CHILDREN’S programming is available during all worship services at both campuses for children birth-4th grade.

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) Meets Sun. at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the West Campus Alpha Room and at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Room 201/202.

SOULED OUT (7th & 8th Graders) Meets Sun. at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 103, at 10:45 a.m. in West Campus Room 5 and at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room 201/202.

TREK (9th – 12th Graders) - TREK meets Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center.

MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. MEN’S PRAYER GROUP meets Tuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m. in East Campus Room 204. We pray for our families, pastors, staff, church mission trips, youth events, our country’s leaders, etc. Come join us!

SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays in West Campus Room 103. Bill Kabasenche is leading a study of Ephesians. Join us anytime you can for coffee and Christian fellowship.

WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites all women to discuss Captive in Iran by Rostampour and Amirizadeh on Tue., May 20, 7 p.m. in the West Campus, Glass Room. The true story of two Iranian women imprisoned, sentenced to death, miraculously freed will encourage and challenge you. See fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club/ for more information.

SINGLE MOMS are invited to brunch on Sunday, June 1, 10:45 a.m., West Campus, Room 8 with Joan Hopley, who spent 19 years as a single mom before remarrying. Join us as Joan presents on The Five Most Important Lessons I learned as a Single Mom. RSVP by May 22 to Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com.

SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are invited to join the Forget-Me-Nots for lunch on Wed., June 4 at noon in the East Campus Canteen. Our program will feature the benefits of laughter in our lives. RSVP to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652 by Mon., June 2.

ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA will have its last session before summer break on Sunday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center. Pastor Jeff will be teaching on the life of Paul including his conversion and missionary journeys.

Everyone is invited to attend.

LIFE BUILDERS Many of us know the story of Ruth, but what lessons is God teaching us about Himself and how we are to live as Christians? Join Life Builders for a three-week study of the Book of Ruth starting this Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel. Questions? Contact Mark Wooten: mwooten777@me.com.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY is a nine-week class on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning May 21 at the West Campus. Join us for the first class and check it out without obligation. For more information or to register, visit fbcg.com/ financialpeace.

SERVE THE WORLD

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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Chris & Elizabeth McKinney, Campus Crusade, University of Missouri. Pray for us as we plan the Fall semester and that there would be many opportunities to share the gospel with college students. Pray that our three interns can raise their financial support to join our team this summer.

SWIM WEAR collection for kids. New or gently used kids swimsuits needed for World Relief Aurora. Place your donation in the general collection bins at either campus. cpacilio@fbcg.com ROYAL FAMILY KIDS Spa Day volunteers are needed. Spa Day is Tuesday, June 10. Volunteers arrive around noon and stay through the afternoon. It is a great way to serve these young ladies by giving them the royal treatment. If you are interested in helping contact Leanne Gramley at leannegramley@gmail.com.

ROYAL FAMILY KIDS needs lots of hands to help with the laundry after camp. If you are willing to wash and dry a bag of bedding over the weekend of June 14, please contact Ellen Patton at patton5763@sbcglobal.net

ROYAL FAMILY KIDS: Recruiting Purple Prayer Partners! Royal Family Kids is a camp for children from Kane County who have been abused or neglected. Would you be willing to write a note to and pray for one of these children? Please contact Chris Anthony at Cantstc@aol.com FAMILY MISSION TRIP TO MEXICO will be Saturday, Nov. 22 to Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. For information or to sign up email Mike Renda at michaelrenda1214@gmail.com or Alex Carley at acarley@fbcg.com.

FBCG MISSIONARIES John and Carrie Smith will be home from the mission field for seven months on June 30. They are in need of a furnished house to rent and a minivan. If you can help, contact Bruce at bmcevoy@fbcg.com.

THE FOOD PANTRY Keep our general stock items filled by picking up a labeled grocery bag located at the donation bins, in the East Campus lobby, or the West Campus north exit. Drop off donations anytime the church campus is open.

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

QUARTERLY GIVING STATEMENTS have been emailed. We are “going green” and converting to electronic giving statements.

This week, all giving units were sent an email from FBCG with a link providing secure access to your first quarter statement.

Questions should be sent to fmorris@fbcg.com.

Last Week’s Giving

May to Date Giving

vs. Budget

Year to Date Giving*

vs. Budget

General Fund †

$55,179

$123,938

-$282

$2,557,276

-$28,529

Benevolent Fund ¥

$1,975

$7,151

N/A

$126,906

N/A

Serve the World

$1,857

$4,631

N/A

$72,782

-$227,218

*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

For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code

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 - 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

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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)

FBCG CONNECTION CARD Date _______________________________________ o East Campus o 9:15 am (Traditional) o 9:15 am (Worship Café) o 10:45 am o West Campus o Sat. Evening o 9:15 am o 10:45 am

ABOUT YOU 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 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

Sermon Notes

Upcoming Sermons Date

Sat. Night/West

Worship Café

East Sanctuary

West Campus

May 17-18

9 to 5: Growing Smaller at Work Pastor Roger Crites

9 to 5: Growing Smaller at Work Pastor Brian Coffey- Video

Like a Good Neighbor: Growing Smaller in Your Community Pastor Jeff Frazier

9 to 5: Growing Smaller at Work Pastor Brian Coffey

May 24-25

Body Building: Growing Smaller in the Church Pastor Jeff Frazier

Body Building: Growing Smaller in the Church Pastor Jeff Frazier - Video

Unstoppable Influence: Growing Smaller in the World Pastor Brian Coffey

Body Building: Growing Smaller in the Church Pastor Jeff Frazier

May 31-June 1

Unstoppable Influence: Growing Smaller in the World Pastor Brian Coffey

Unstoppable Influence: Growing Smaller in the World Pastor Brian Coffey - Video

Body Building: Growing Smaller in the Church Pastor Jeff Frazier

Unstoppable Influence: Growing Smaller in the World 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.

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