Welcome to
Weekend of June 21 & 22, 2014
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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.
EAST LIBRARY HEADS UP Due to construction, the East Campus library will be closed July 1 until later in August. Stock up now on Sundays before and after the service, Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-noon and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. West Campus library locations will remain open as usual. Go to fbcg.com/library for more info.
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.
SERVING OPPORTUNITY! Cafe attendants are needed at West Campus on Sundays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. to serve coffee and perform clean-up duties. If you are able to help, please contact John Harper at jharper@fbcg.com.
HAND IN HAND CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Openings are available for preschoolers ages 2-5 for the fall of 2014-15. For information please check our website at handinhand-preschool.com or call Nancy at 630.208.4903.
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.
OASIS - Grief Support for Bereaved Mothers provides a safe place for emotional support to process grief. Led by women who
have experienced the death of a child, come share your heart in an understanding environment. Oasis meets, Sunday, July 6 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. Contact Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com.
WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Pastor Roger and Jan Crites on the passing of Roger’s brother, Ron Crites on Friday, June 13. Please keep this family in your prayers.
THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful plant sent in memory of my brother, Bud. We appreciate the prayers and words of comfort from our church family at this difficult time. Tom and Pat Joy
CONGRATULATIONS to Trevor and Betsy Holloway on the birth of daughter, Eleanor Joy, born on June 11. Congratulations to proud grandparents, Ed and Donna Elftmann and their extended family.
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 7 from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the West Campus. Information is available at the VBS tables in the lower level of each campus and at fbcg.com. Register on the lower level of either campus by noon Sunday. Online registration is closed.
VBS STARTS MONDAY! Please pray for the children and workers. Donations of baked goods, fruits, veggies and egg casseroles for the workers would be appreciated. Contact Jill at jhendren@fbcg.com or 630.232.7068 x 115 to volunteer.
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 630.457.5068 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. ALL SENIOR ADULTS are invited to the annual Golden Fellowship Summer BBQ on Sat., July 12 at noon in the East Campus
Chapel. The main dish and beverages are provided. Bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. Sign up at Bible Study, the Welcome Center or call Mary Soto at 630.365.5217.
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: John and Carrie Smith, Papua New Guinea, Evangelism and Ground Support. John and Carrie
Smith with their four children will be returning to us from Papua New Guinea in early July for several months while they prepare for their transition from working with Wycliffe to Samaritan Aviation, also in PNG. Pray for safe travel, for the sale of their current house in PNG, and for them to find housing here (furnished 3-4 bedroom house) for July – Jan.
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).
30-DAY TURKEY PRAYER FOCUS Get your free prayer guide at the missions kiosk in the lobby and use it to pray daily for our church's unreached people during the Muslim month of Ramadan.
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 is in need of boxed instant potatoes, oatmeal and rice. 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 †
$64,267
$198,203
$14,938
$2,880,962
-$12,329
Benevolent Fund ¥
$1,758
$8,129
N/A
$139,643
N/A
Serve the World
$2,480
$16,583
N/A
$95,907
-$204,093
*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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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
July 5-6
Another Brick in the Wall: The Rebuilding Starts Pastor Bruce McEvoy
Another Brick in the Wall: The Rebuilding Starts Pastor Bruce McEvoy - video
Another Brick in the Wall: The Rebuilding Starts Pastor Roger Crites
Another Brick in the Wall: The Rebuilding Starts Pastor Bruce McEvoy
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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