Welcome to
Weekend of July 26 & 27, 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. ANNUAL FBCG BUSINESS MEETING is Sunday, Aug. 17 at 12:15 p.m. in the West Campus Worship Center. While only members of FBCG can vote at the meeting, everyone who considers FBCG their church home is encouraged to attend. Please note that the meeting is a week earlier than the Pignic this year. BAPTISM CLASS is Monday, Aug. 18, at 7:00 p.m. in West Campus Room 103. If you or members of your family are
interested in being baptized at the outdoor baptism on Aug. 24, please plan to attend this class. Register at 630.232.7068 or email Jan at jbauserman@fbcg.com.
ANNUAL CHURCH PIGNIC AND POTLUCK is Sunday, August 24. Bring a dish or two to share. Meat and beverages will be provided. Food is served from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. prior to the baptisms at 3:00 p.m. Come and spend the afternoon with everyone who calls FBCG their church home. 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.
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.
LIBRARY The East Campus library may be temporarily closed, but there are plenty of books, DVDs and books on CD available for check out at the West Campus. The adult library on the main level is open for self checkout whenever the building is open. The children’s library on the lower level is open on Sundays between services.
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, Aug. 3 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 Julia Bork on the passing of Julia’s bother, Joel Bork on Sunday, July 20. Please keep this family in your prayers.
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. 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.
YOUNG ADULTS COLLEGE GROUP Want to connect with other college students? Join 30 young adults gathering weekly for community, prayer, worship, and Bible study at the home of Jonathan and Alli Goble on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Visit fbcg.com/college for more information.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. SAVE THE DATE Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) begins Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:55 p.m. in the East Campus Sanctuary. This year’s 30 week study on Monday night is focused on the life of Moses. More details to come!
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY fall registration begins Aug. 1! Visit fbcg.com/womens-bible-study or stop by the Women’s
Ministry kiosk for information about upcoming study options. WBS fall session begins Tuesday morning Sept. 9 and Wednesday evening Sept. 10.
SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are invited to join the Forget-Me-Nots for lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Noon in the East Campus Canteen. Our program will be What Have You Been Reading This Summer?: A Shared Book Review. RSVP to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652 by Monday, Aug. 4.
FBCG WOMEN’S WALK Join us for a 5K walk on Monday, Aug. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet at the Depot Museum, 155 Houston
St., Batavia and walk the Fox River Trail to Geneva and back with a final stop at O’Sole Mio in Batavia for homemade gelato. To register contact Midge at midge.taylorgood@gmail.com or Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com.
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. SAVE THE DATE - New Overnight Retreat! Hosted at Grand Bear Lodge at Starved Rock on Sept. 13-14, this intimate
gathering, limited to 25 women, is intended for spiritual renewal through connecting with God and other women. An inspiring message, solitude and a hike are all part of this unique overnight retreat. More details to come!
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. THE PATHFINDERS class invites you to join in their discussion titled Science and Christianity led by Art Pincomb. Pathfinders meets on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 103.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Nat and Abby Wibberley, Christar in Turkey. Pray for the addition of a daughter to our family and wisdom in parenting our children according to God’s Word. Pray for two new Turkish families to join and serve in the fellowship and for the startup of a theology course for new believers. Pray for the Lord to provide an Arabic speaker to work with all the refugees coming into our city and for protection from people that would desire to harm God's work here.
MISSIONARIES Josh and Allie Johnson will update FBCG on their CRU ministry at Arizona State University today, July 27 at noon in West Campus Room 103.
REFUGEE KIDS PLAY DAYS! Meet your neighbors from around the world and down Randall Road. Bring your kids and join the fun from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Aug. 1. For information or to contribute snacks go to cpacilio@fbcg.com.
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 main course. RSVP to Alex at acarley@fbcg.com.
TWO ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED Help a family in need by contributing a new backpack or new TI 08 or
TI 30 XS calculators. Leave your donation in bins on both campuses by Aug. 10. Questions: contact Erin at ewise@fbcg.com.
REACH OUT AND SERVE! The Children’s Hunger Fund Food Pack is Saturday, Aug. 23 at the East Campus. Friends and neighbors of all ages are invited to pack 3000 boxes with food. Three shifts: two packing shifts at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and a clean up shift at noon. Sign up: cpacilio@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
July to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$64,450
$200,304
$17,629
$3,167,146
-$30,330
Benevolent Fund ¥
$1,600
$8,289
N/A
$151,707
N/A
Serve the World
$1,515
$27,120
N/A
$126,718
-$173,282
*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:
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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship CafĂŠ
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
August 2-3
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Sterling Moore
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Sterling Moore-video
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Sterling Moore
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Sterling Moore
August 9-10
Return to the Word: Ezra Reads from the Book of the Law Pastor Bruce McEvoy
Return to the Word: Ezra Reads from the Book of the Law Pastor Jonathan Goble
Return to the Word: Ezra Reads from the Book of the Law Pastor Roger Crites
Return to the Word: Ezra Reads from the Book of the Law 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 CafĂŠ) Sundays at West Campus, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. (Contemporary)
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