Welcome to
Weekend of October 25 & 26, 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. USHERS NEEDED With the introduction of our new worship service, Word & Table, we are in need of ushers. Ushers will serve at the East Campus 10:45 a.m. service. If interested, contact Sean at sean.ramsey@outlook.com. OUR LIBRARY Facebook page would love for you to visit! Visit facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary (You don’t need a Facebook account to access). We regularly add new items, many of which are highlighted on the Facebook page. Take a look and find a book, DVD or book on CD to check out. CONNECTIONS COFFEE Are you looking to find out more about FBCG or how to get connected? Join Pastor Jeff Frazier on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 12:15 p.m. at the West Campus Glassroom. He will highlight opportunities for fellowship, service, and growing your faith. Contact Jennifer at jgomoll@fbcg.com for more information.
FATHER/YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE begins Nov. 15. The league is for grade 7 and above who want to play basketball,
but are not on a school team. Games are played on Saturdays. Registration fee is $20.00. For more information and to sign up, contact Larry Sladek at 630.466.4052.
CHILD DEDICATION will take place the weekend of Nov. 29-30, in any worship service. Plan to attend the parents’ class on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Room 103. Contact Jan at 630.232.7068 x 110 or jbauserman@fbcg.com to register your child(ren) for dedication.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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WE WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU! Share your concerns, requests and praises with us at fbcg.com/submit-a-request or call Erin at 630.232.7068 x 131. If you would like to join our iPray team and share in the blessing of praying for others, please go to fbcg.com/iPray. FACING A CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCE If you are having relational difficulties, parenting challenges, or some personal
difficulties and would like some direction, contact Kristy at kdesanti@fbccg.com or 630.232.7038 x 151 for a confidential referral to a prescreened Christian counselor.
OASIS Grief Support for Bereaved Mothers will meet Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet Sunday, Nov. 9, at noon in West Campus Room 103. We are a group who meets monthly to pray and support family members who are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Please join us! Please call Peggy Reese 630-208-7402 or email: pbreese1@gmail.com for more information.
WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Craig and Sue Shambaugh on the passing of Sue’s mother, Rene Courtney on Saturday, Oct. 11. 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 PROGRAMMING is offered during all services. Children’s Ministries would love to minister to your child while you worship. For further information contact Children’s Pastor Chris Sarros at csarros@fbcg.com.
ADVENTURE CLUB is a midweek program for grades 1 - 4. Join us in our H.E.R.O.E.S theme this year on Wednesday from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the West Campus. Learn how God makes heroes out of ordinary people. Registration fee is $25 for the year. Questions? Contact Becky at bchennault@fbcg.com.
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 Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the West Campus Alpha Room and at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room L37. Club 56 meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center. SOULED OUT (Grades 7 & 8) meets Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in West Campus Room L05 and at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room L37. D.T.P. meets Sunday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the West Campus.
TREK (Grades 9 - 12) meets Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) is studying the life of Moses. This Bible study is for all levels of Bible knowledge and
meets every Monday from 6:50 - 8:45 p.m. It’s not too late to get started! Come to a Welcome Class on any Monday night at 6:50 p.m. to find out more or e-mail Kevin at kevin.oler55@gmail.com.
T.E.A.M. IMPACT Men’s Ministry meets Fridays from 6:00-7:00 a.m. at the West Campus. Pastor Brian Coffey is leading Warrior: The Spiritual Battle of a Man’s Life. It’s not too late to join!
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as Jeff Helton presents Turning Characters into Character. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 6 or 20 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at our West Campus. To register, visit fbcg.com/mt or stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk.
WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP devotes itself to praying for the church staff, ministries and specific needs of the church body. All ladies are welcome to join the group on Thursday, Nov. 6 and 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the East Campus South Conference Room (lower level). For more information contact Betty at 630.457.5068. GIRLS NIGHT OUT 2014! Enjoy an evening of uncontrollable laughter along with a fresh perspective as Suzette Brawner shares Real Life in the Real World! Grab a girlfriend and join us Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m., West Campus. Cost: $5. Register Sunday mornings, at fbcg.com/girlsnight or at the East Campus office, M-Th. Questions? Call 630.232.7068 x 160.
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. SOLA SCRIPTURA Join us Sunday, Nov. 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center as Pastor Jeff Frazier continues our study of Romans. No registration is required, and first-time guests are always welcome! Bring your Bible and an open heart to hear from God's Word. EARLY RISERS Professor Mike Boyle from Moody Bible Institute is the guest speaker in Early Risers. Join the class on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. in West Campus Room 103 as they study the spiritual discipline of silence. LIFE BUILDERS We live in an age of social media where our words can be posted and read by billions in a matter of seconds. How do we balance words of grace with speaking truth in a wired age? Join in the discussion at Life Builders on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus L36/38.
PATHFINDERS is a growing class that welcomes you to connect in community while being equipped in the knowledge of God’s Word. Join the class on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 5 (lower level) as Bill Peterson presents on Living the Spiritual Life.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Trevor and Betsy Holloway, To Every Tribe, Mexico. Praise God for agreat trip to Peru for
Trevor where he spent a week in the amazon jungle training pastors. Pray that our church plant in Northern Mexico would group in number and love for Christ. Pray for Trevor and Betsy as they mentor other families training to be missionaries.
MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS OFFERING Each year our congregation graciously gives an offering for our missionaries. Help make Christmas special by bringing your gifts on Oct. 26. These offerings are used to provide gifts for their families, unexpected medical expenses, etc. You may write missionary Christmas on your giving envelope. PERSECUTED CHURCH AWARENESS Join us on Sunday, Nov 2 in East Campus Room L36 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a time of prayer for the persecuted church and to hear about Pastors Brian and Bruce’s trip to the Middle East. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the annual PIE AUCTION on Sunday, Nov. 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the West Campus. Proceeds will help to fund student mission trips. Contact Shayna at sduncan@fbcg.com for more information. MEN'S MEXICO 2015 TEAM is accepting applications for the upcoming trip to Los Cabos. The dates are Feb. 7-14.
Applications can be found at fbcg.com. Questions, email Shayna at sduncan@fbcg.com or call 630.232.7068 x 120. Application deadline is Nov. 16, 2014.
FOOD PANTRY Please save copy paper boxes with lids (no other kinds right now) for the pantry’s food drive. These may be dropped off at the new pantry location, downstairs at the East Campus. Also, save and donate gently used Trader Joe’s bags.
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
Oct. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$97,409
$225,339
$26,870
$492,324
$29,231
Benevolent Fund ¥
$2,510
$18,358
N/A
$30,882
N/A
Serve the World
$1,633
$16,609
N/A
$188,272
-$111,728
*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
Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Oct. 25-26
Courageous: Overcoming Opposition Pastor Brian Coffey
Courageous: Overcoming Opposition Pastor Brian Coffey - video
A Severe Mercy: God’s Discipline Pastor Jeff Frazier
Courageous: Overcoming Opposition Pastor Brian Coffey
Nov. 1-2
A Severe Mercy: God’s Discipline Pastor Jeff Frazier
A Severe Mercy: God’s Discipline Pastor Jeff Frazier-video
Courageous: Overcoming Opposition Pastor Brian Coffey
A Severe Mercy: God’s Discipline Pastor Jeff Frazier
Nov. 8-9
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Sterling Moore
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Sterling Moore-video
Grumbling Within: Problems of a Growing Ministry Pastor Jeff Frazier
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Brian Coffey
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Worship Times Saturdays at West Campus, 5:00 p.m. Sundays at East Campus, 9:15 a.m. - Traditional or Worship Café; 10:45 a.m. - Word & Table 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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