Welcome to
Weekend of June 28 & 29, 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. NEEDED: WEBSITE SPECIALIST This position at FBCG will be responsible for content updates and providing technical
support and maintenance for fbcg.com, as well as providing website assistance to staff. Report to director of communications. Fifteen hours per week. To apply, contact Brian Griffin at bgriffin@fbcg.com.
EAST LIBRARY HEADS UP Due to construction, this is the last Sunday the East Campus library will be open until later in August. Stock up now, before and after the service, or Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-noon. Access the library through the Student Center door to the right of the stage and down the stairs. 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.
CONGRATULATIONS to Steve and Amy Harris on the birth of daughter, Sadie Joy Harris, born on June 15. Congratulations to proud grandparents, Ron and Linda Steele.
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the baby shower for Sarah Wimberly (daughter of Lee and Laura Richardson).
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. THANK YOU to the 200+ servants who gave several hours a day this past week serving in VBS. Your gift of time and love made an eternal impact in the lives of God’s precious children.
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. 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.
SOULED OUT (GRADES 7 & 8) Join Jonathan on Wednesday, July 2 for mini golf at Stone Creek in Wheeler Park, Geneva from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Cost is $6.
LOOKING AHEAD: 7th and 8th graders will go to Great America on Wednesday, July 16, cost is $45 ($40 if you pay by July 1). Register at fbcg.com or pick up a form in Sunday School. TREK (GRADES 9 - 12) Freshman Pool Party is Tuesday, July 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the O’Brien’s home. Lunch will be provided. Please wear modest, one-piece swim wear. RSVP to saegan@fbcg.com.
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. WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP will meet on Thursday, July 10 and 24 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.
STAMPERS, SCRAPPERS & CRAFTERS: Mark your calendar for our Summer Scrap in the East Campus Chapel on Friday, July 11, 6:00-11:30 p.m. and/or Saturday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. No charge for Friday night; cost for Saturday is $20.00 (at the door). RSVP to Nancy O'Connor at fbcgscrap@comcast.net or 630.992.1213.
FBCG WOMEN BIKE! Join us for a 15 mile bike ride on Sat., July 19, 9:00 a.m. - noon. Meet at the Batavia Windmill (off
Rt. 25) and bike the trail from Batavia to Aurora and back with brunch at Panera in Batavia. Helmets required. To register, contact Lorrie at lorriedotmom@aol.com or Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com.
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. JOIN THE SEEKERS class (Sundays, 8:45 a.m. East Campus Chapel) as Pastor Bob Gray teaches a series on "Unraveling the
Old Testament." Their class mission is to connect members socially, care for them in times of life challenges, increase in their knowledge of the Bible, and grow in their relationship with the Lord.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Matt and Sara Titus work with International Teams Mission in Czech Republic and do church planting, evangelism, and discipleship training. Pray that their Ladvi church plant will be able to rent a building soon. They now meet in a restaurant. Matt and Sara recently became official members of the church plant. Pray for their two “English camps” this summer to project the gospel well and draw many to the Savior. Over 200 are already registered to attend. Praise God that Isabela, Samuel and Lucie are adapting well to school, learning the language and making friends. Evangeline and baby Theodor will grow up knowing Czech from the beginning! 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.
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
General Fund †
Last Week’s Giving
June to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
$51,150
$249,352
$6,332
$2,932,111
-$20,934
Benevolent Fund ¥
$401
$8,530
N/A
$140,044
N/A
Serve the World
$884
$17,467
N/A
$95,816
-$204,184
*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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I WOULD LIKE MORE INFO (CHECK APPLICABLE) o What This Church Believes o Membership o Baptism o Children’s Ministries
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Grade: o_ 5th-6th
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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
July 12-13
You Can’t Do That: Nehemiah Faces Opposition Pastor Jeff Frazier
You Can’t Do That: Nehemiah Faces Opposition Pastor Jeff Frazier-video
You Can’t Do That: Nehemiah Faces Opposition Pastor Jeff Frazier
You Can’t Do That: Nehemiah Faces Opposition 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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