Welcome to
Weekend of June 14 & 15, 2014
Our Current Sermon Series:
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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. LIBRARY Due to construction, our East Campus library will be closed July 1 until later in August. The East Campus library is open Sunday 9:45-10:00 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-noon and Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. West Campus library locations will remain open as usual. Go to fbcg.com/library for more information.
THE LIBRARY will be holding a used book sale in August. We are accepting donations of new and gently used Christian books, DVDs, and children’s books (no encyclopedias or textbooks). Drop off available during worship services or office hours in the marked bins at the West Campus north entrance or East Campus Welcome Center. HAND IN HAND CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is accepting preschoolers for the fall of 2014-15. For information please check our website at handinhand-preschool.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. CONGRATULATIONS to Chris and Mary Lasse on the birth of son, Daniel John Lasse, born on Wednesday, May 28. Congratulations to proud grandparents, Dan and Connie Lasse.
THANK YOU FBCG for the plant and cards sent to honor the passing of my mother. It meant so much to me to be remembered by my FBCG family. Lorrie Ruh
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. CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMMING Child Care through age 4 will be provided for all services. Preschool and elementary programming will be offered Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the East Campus, and at 9:15 a.m. at the West Campus.
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 Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the West Campus Alpha Room. SOULED OUT (GRADES 7 & 8) Meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 5. TREK (GRADES 9 - 12) Meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center with the Worship Cafe. SUMMER IMPACT Vacation Bible School for students entering grades 5 and 6 this fall will be July 21 - 25. The cost is $20 ($15 before July 6) and includes water park admission on July 25. Registration materials can be found at fbcg.com and in the Student Ministries office at the East Campus.
YOUNG ADULTS SUMMER COLLEGE GROUP It’s not too late to join the Summer College Group led by Jonathan and Alli Goble meeting Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. The theme for the summer is Abundant Life. For information, visit fbcg.com/college.
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 301. 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. Join us anytime
for coffee and Christian fellowship.
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. FBCG WOMEN’S WALK! Connect with other women for a 4.5 mile walk on Tuesday, June 24, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Meet at Mount St. Mary’s park in St. Charles and walk the trail from St. Charles to Geneva and back with a final stop at Forever Yogurt. To register, contact Kathy at klbultema@gmail.com or Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com.
WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP will meet on Thursday, June 26 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the East Campus. We’d love to have you join us in praying for the church, pastors, staff, congregation, and for our country. Questions? Contact Betty at 630.208.9728 or bettyf@ameritech.net. WOMEN'S MINISTRIES is seeking to fill part-time paid childcare positions on Thursday mornings beginning in September. If you love children and desire to help them know the love of Jesus in a caring environment, submit an application available on-line at fbcg.com/job-opportunities. Questions? Contact Beth Griebel at bgriebel@fbcg.com or 630.815.1126.
KNIT TOGETHER meets Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel. Contact Mary Soto for more information at 630-365-5217 or jandm_soto@att.net.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. ADULT LEARNING COMMUNITIES are meeting at new times and/or new locations. In the East Campus Chapel are the
Seekers at 8:45 a.m. and the Life Builders at 11:15 a.m. In West Campus Room 103 are the Early Risers at 8:00 a.m., Pathfinders at 9:15 a.m. and Built to Last at 10:45 a.m.
EARLY RISERS Are you waking with the sunshine? Join the Early Risers on Sundays, 8:00 a.m. in West Campus Room 103. The class will continue to meet through July as they study about serving others. LIFE BUILDERS Are you looking for a class to plug into this summer? Life Builders is going inter-generational expanding to all ages for the summer. If you are in high school or college, we would love for you to attend! Life Builders meets in the East Campus Chapel at 11:15. Questions? E-mail keith.duncan@sbcglobal.net.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Bryan and Rachel Smith, HOPAC, Tanzania, Language Translation. The Smiths have been back
in the States seeking medical help for their sons. Pray for continued healing, for health and continued development for sons Caleb and Nathaniel and for Baby #3 due in September. Praise God for Bryan’s better health. Ask God to lead in the development of their prayer and support team so that they can return to Africa. Praise Him for the opportunity to visit friends, family, and connections in the Midwest. Watch for their upcoming visit to FBCG!
YOUNG LIFE Support Young Life campers by participating in a benefit car wash. The car wash is Sunday, June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 716 W. State Street in Geneva ( JC Licht/Soup to Nuts Parking Lot). FAMILY MISSION TRIP will be November 22-29, 2014 to Mexico. An informational meeting will be Sunday, June 22 at the home of Mike and Jen Renda. For more details contact michaelrenda1214@gmail.com or acarley@fbcg.com. RIVERWOODS CAMP Donate snacks for the under-resourced kids attending camp. Needed are individual servings of granola bars, cookies, candy and gum. Also needed are small prizes for the carnival store. Bring donations marked Riverwoods to either campus donation bins. Questions, contact Cheryl at cpacilio@fbcg.com.
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. 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.
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
Last Week’s Giving
June to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$70,481
$133,935
$12,425
$2,816,694
-$14,841
Benevolent Fund ¥
$2,714
$6,089
N/A
$137,801
N/A
Serve the World
$11,850
$13,943
N/A
$93,267
-$206,733
*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
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temporary envelopes at the Welcome Center)
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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
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Grade: o_ 5th-6th
o 7th-8th o 9th-12th
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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
June 14-15
A Cry to the God of Heaven: Nehemiah’s Prayer Pastor Jeff Frazier
Heartbreaking News: The Walls are Broken Down Pastor Brian Coffey
A Cry to the God of Heaven: Nehemiah’s Prayer Pastor Jeff Frazier
A Cry to the God of Heaven: Nehemiah’s Prayer Pastor Jeff Frazier
June 21-22
The King and I: Nehemiah Trusts God Pastor Brian Coffey
Night Rider: Nehemiah Inspects the Wall Pastor Jeff Frazier
The King and I: Nehemiah Trusts God Pastor Brian Coffey
The King and I: Nehemiah Trusts God Pastor Brian Coffey
June 28-29
Night Rider: Nehemiah Inspects the Wall Pastor Jeff Frazier
The King and I: Nehemiah Trusts God Pastor Brian Coffey
Night Rider: Nehemiah Inspects the Wall Pastor Jeff Frazier
Night Rider: Nehemiah Inspects the Wall Pastor Jeff Frazier
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Summer Worship Times ( June 8 - September 7): Saturdays at West Campus, 5:00 p.m. Sundays at East Campus, 10:00 a.m. (Traditional); 10:00 a.m. (Trek/Worship Café) Sundays at West Campus, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. (Contemporary)
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