Welcome to
Weekend of August 2 & 3, 2014
Our Current Sermon Series:
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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. Volunteers are needed, contact Doug at dougdrayer@gmail.com. JOB OPPORTUNITY Coordinator of Short Term Missions is a 30-hour per week position, responsible for providing critical support to all student and adult short term trips. Submit an application and resume to bmcevoy@fbcg.com. The job description and application are available at fbcg.com/about-fbcg/job-opportunities.
USHERS ARE NEEDED for all worship services. If you can serve in this way, please contact Doug at dougdrayer@gmail.com or 224.595.6008.
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. SUPPORT AND RECOVERY GROUPS Registration is underway and is limited. We offer a variety of groups to meet your needs. Grief Share, Stronger, and Spiritual Journey are some of the many groups being offered. Join us in a safe place for hope and healing. For more information: fbcg.com/prayer-care-support/support or contact Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Langdon and Georgia (Wagner) Bradshaw on the passing of Langdon’s father, Alfred Bradshaw, on Friday, July 25. Please keep this family in your prayers. THANK YOU FBCG family for sending the beautiful planter when my father, Don Hillenmayer, passed away. We appreciate all the prayers and support over the past months during his illness. Ann and Fred Morris
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. WEEKEND PROGRAMMING for 5 year olds through 4th grade will take a break Aug. 24, 31 and Sept. 1. Child care will continue for infants through 4 year olds during all services.
PARENTS ARE INVITED to a Parent Orientation on Aug. 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the East Campus Chapel. Come hear about
the exciting changes in Children’s Ministry, the philosophy behind the TRU curriculum, and the focus on parents’ involvement in their child’s faith formation. Child care is provided on request. RSVP to Jill at jhendren@fbcg.com.
REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN NOW for the 2014-2015 ministry year at fbcg.com/children, or in the East Campus Chapel, or in the West Campus lower level.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES is seeking adult and youth servants for the 2014-2015 ministry year. There are many different ways to be involved (some roles don’t require interaction with children). Visit our kiosk in the lobby or contact Children’s Pastor, Chris Sarros at csarros@fbcg.com or 630.232.7068 x 125.
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.
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 registration for the fall 2014 session is now open! This year FBCG will host 5 different areas of study to accommodate a variety of Bible study backgrounds. Information about the various studies offered & registration information is available at the Women’s Ministries kiosk or by visiting fbcg.com/womens-bible-study. Register now!
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.
SINGLE MOMS save the date! Join us for a summer picnic on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. - location TBD. Chicken, drinks and paper goods will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to pass. Children are welcome! RSVP to Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com by Aug. 12. WOMEN’S COUCH TO 5K Need encouragement in training for and running a 5K? Allow some seasoned runners to inspire
and spur you on toward your goal! The 10 week training program will kick off on Aug. 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Geneva. Contact Midge at midge.taylorgood@gmail.com to register. More information at fbcg.com/women/special-events.
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: Joel and Barbara Wright, Converge Worldwide, US - Brazil. Pray for Joel and Barbara as they place themselves in God's hands and attempt new connections with unreached and least reached peoples. Pray for the pastors of First Baptist Church of Sao Pars Brazil as they train lay leaders in ministry. TASTE OF TURKEY LUNCH will be served Sunday, Aug. 10, at 12:15 p.m. in the East Campus Chapel. Meet Hasret Can Karakaya, the Turkish pastor's son who has been visiting FBCG this summer. Hasret will tell about his experiences as one of the only Christians in his city and university.
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.
MISSION CONNECT is an opportunity to pray for and encourage one of thirty two of our missionary families. Pray with your
family or your small group about which missionary you should encourage for the coming year. Missionary information is at
fbcg.com and email bmcevoy@fbcg.com to sign-up.
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.
HOLY LAND TRIP Pastor Bruce is leading a team to Israel May 28-June 7, 2015. Moody Bible Professor Dr. Tim Sigler will be our guide and teacher. For additional details email Bruce at bmcevoy@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 †
$48,629
$248,934
$4,034
$3,215,775
-$43,926
Benevolent Fund ¥
$7,120
$15,409
N/A
$158,827
N/A
Serve the World
$2,243
$29,362
N/A
$127,985
-$172,015
*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
PRAYER NEEDS/COMMENTS
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temporary envelopes at the Welcome Center)
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ABOUT YOU Name________________________________________ Birth date: Month_________Day_______Year_______ Spouse’s Name________________________________ Birth date: Month_________Day________Year______ Address______________________________________ City, State, Zip________________________________ His Phone _____________________ o Cell o Home His Email ____________________________________ Her Phone_____________________ o Cell o Home Her Email ___________________________________ o Single o Married o Divorced o Widowed
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I AM A: (CHECK APPLICABLE) o First Time Guest o Regular Attender
o Returning Guest o FBCG Member
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
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Grade: o_ 5th-6th
o 7th-8th o 9th-12th
o Adult Ministries o College o Women o Men o Senior Adult
o Small Groups
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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
August 2-3
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Brian Coffey
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Brian Coffey-video
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Brian Coffey
People Matter to God: Nehemiah Fills the City Pastor Brian Coffey
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
August 16-17
Cut to the Heart: The Response of Confession Pastor Sterling Moore
Cut to the Heart: The Response of Confession Pastor Sterling Moore
Cut to the Heart: The Response of Confession Pastor Sterling Moore
Cut to the Heart: The Response of Confession 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)
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