Welcome to
Weekend of July 5 & 6, 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 paid position at FBCG will be responsible for providing technical support and
maintenance for fbcg.com, as well as making content updates and providing website assistance to staff. Reports to director of communications. Fifteen hours per week. To apply, contact Brian Griffin at bgriffin@fbcg.com.
LIBRARY Due to construction, the East Campus library is temporarily closed until later in August when it moves to the front lobby. Please take advantage of our West Campus adult (main level) and children’s (lower level) library locations. Go to fbcg.com/library or Facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary 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. 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.
THANK YOU FBCG ladies for hosting such a lovely wedding shower and for your generous gift for us as we start our life together! Nicole Kouri & Barret Von Behren.
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the following baby showers: for Sarah Wimberly (daughter of Lee and Laura Richardson); for Gretchen Gilbert
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. 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
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) Meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 5. SOULED OUT (GRADES 7 & 8) will go to Great America on Wednesday, July 16, cost is $45. Register at fbcg.com or pick up a form in Sunday School.
TREK (GRADES 9 - 12) Meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center with the Worship Cafe. TREK (GRADES 9 - 12) Volleyball and ice cream is Wednesday, July 9 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the East Side Sports Complex ... and it’s free! Contact Sue Ann at saegan@fbcg.com for information. TREK WORSHIP CAFE is having a cookout Sunday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center.
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. at the West Campus. 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 Student Center. 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: Tri and Emily Truong, World Agape, Vietnam-Cambodia. Pray for the Vietnam World Agape leadership team to be led by the Holy Spirit to carry out the strategy for church multiplication; for the summer VBS program to have spiritual impact on the young people; for the International Conference of Leadership Development for hundreds of pastors from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to be held Sept. 15-20; for finances to fund these programs. Praise God for 40,000 lbs. of meals donated for the churches, and orphanages of Cambodia. BAKERS NEEDED for the LEAD teen service week. Can you contribute a batch or two of cookies or bars on a disposable plate? Bring them to the West Campus kitchen during the week of July 6-10 marked LEAD treats! Questions? Contact Cheryl at cpacilio@fbcg.com. REFUGEE KIDS PLAY DAYS! Meet your neighbors from around the world and down Randall Road. Bring your kids and join the fun 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., July 18, 25 and Aug. 1. For information or to contribute snacks go to cpacilio@fbcg.com. KENTUCKY CONSTRUCTION MISSION TRIP Apply today for this October 12-17 mission trip. Men and women are welcome and no construction experience is necessary. Applications found at fbcg.com or in the East Campus office are due July 20. For information contact, Mike Wildman at mwildman@sbcglobal.net. FOOD PANTRY needs are laundry soap and oatmeal. 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 †
$41,187
$284,032
-$20,743
$2,966,791
-$48,009
Benevolent Fund ¥
$1,758
$8,129
N/A
$139,643
N/A
Serve the World
$3,047
$20,514
N/A
$98,863
-$201,137
*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
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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
July 19-20
Fighting Back: Overcoming the Enemy Pastor Jeff Frazier
Fighting Back: Overcoming the Enemy Pastor Jeff Frazier-video
Fighting Back: Overcoming the Enemy Pastor Jeff Frazier
Fighting Back: Overcoming the Enemy 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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