Welcome to
Weekend of July 12 & 13, 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.
NEEDED: USED BOOKS for our library 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 is looking for a MWF morning teacher for the fall. Please email Nancy at ntaylor514@gmail.com if you are interested.
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. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Annette Blaskoski on the passing of Annette’s husband, Tony on Sunday, July 6. Please keep this family in your prayers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PROUD NEW GRANDPARENTS, Dan and Connie Lasse on the birth of granddaughter, Clara Josephine Stern, born on June 19 to Noah and Betsy Stern.
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 in the East Campus Student Center. 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.
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 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 PRAYER GROUP will meet on Thursday, July 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.
COLLEGE MOMS IN PRAYER invites mothers of college-age students to join this ministry that consists of groups of 4-6 moms who meet in one another’s homes once a month, Sept.-May, to pray for their students. Day/evening groups available. Register at fbcg.com/college-moms-in-prayer or at the Women’s Ministries Kiosk by Sept. 3. Questions? Contact Rhonda Schaper at fiveschapers@gmail.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. JOIN THE SEEKERS class (Sundays, 8:45 a.m. East Campus Chapel) as Jon Wise teaches a series on Colossians. 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: Richard and Gerry Walton, Send International, Europe. Pray that recruitment of new students
for Trivelius Institute (Bulgaria) this summer will bring fifteen into the theological program. Pray for an English teacher for Trivelius Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria to do an intensive English course in September. Pray that five potential candidates will become members of SEND before the end of 2014.
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. MISSIONARIES John and Carrie Smith are back from Papua New Guinea. Join them following Saturday worship Aug. 2 for a time of celebration, mission stories and a meal. Bring a dish to share and FBCG Serving will provide the chicken.
FOOD PANTRY Please remember the pantry needs during the summer months. Baking mix (like Bisquick), pancake syrup and gently used Trader Joe’s grocery bags are the food pantry needs for this week. Thank you for you help.
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
July to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
$63,580
$63,580
$3,355
$3,030,621
-$44,404
Benevolent Fund ¥
$4,286
$4,286
N/A
$148,396
N/A
Serve the World
$13,200
$13,200
N/A
$112,063
-$187,937
*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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I AM A: (CHECK APPLICABLE) o First Time Guest o Regular Attender
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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
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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
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
July 26-27
Getting it Done: Finishing the Wall Pastor Sterling Moore
Getting it Done: Finishing the Wall Pastor Sterling Moore-video
Getting it Done: Finishing the Wall Pastor Sterling Moore
Getting it Done: Finishing the Wall Pastor Sterling Moore
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)
East Campus 2300 South Street, Geneva, IL 60134 West Campus 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva, IL 60134 Church Office 232.7068 Fax 232.7092 Hand in Hand Preschool 208.4903 fbcg.com Affiliated with Converge Midwest and Converge Worldwide
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