Welcome to
Weekend of November 8 & 9, 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. VETERANS DAY is November 11. This is a time our nation honors those who have served or are serving our country. Take time to say thank you to a Veteran and pray for the safety of our service members who are far from their homes and families. 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. WELCOME DESK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The East Campus Welcome Desk is seeking some volunteers for the second service. The volunteer position is flexible. Contact Jennifer at jgomoll@fbcg.com for more information.
USHERS ARE NEEDED for the West Campus worship services. If you can serve in this way, please contact Doug at dougdrayer@gmail.com or 224.595.6008. JOB OPPORTUNITY FBCG has an opening for a part-time Coordinator of Hospitality Services responsible for supporting various church events. More information is at fbcg.com/job opportunities.
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.
FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet today, Sunday, Nov. 9, at noon in West Campus Room 103. Join us! WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the family of Jason and Kimberly Schoepke on the passing of Kimberly’s mother, Sandra Neilson, on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Keep this family in your prayers.
THANK YOU FBCG for your kind words of sympathy and the beautiful plant in honor of Estelle Burke, Art’s mother. We are also grateful for your prayers and love. Art and Barb Pincomb THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful flowers sent to me at the hospital. Your prayers for my recovery are greatly appreciated. It is so good to have a caring church family. Ed Elftmann
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.
OUTREACH MOVIE NIGHT is Friday, Nov. 21, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center. Invite families, whom you want to introduce to FBCG, to join you for the newest Veggie Tale Movie, Beauty and the Beet. Bring your blankets and a snack to share. Popcorn is provided. RSVP to kschamberger@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. FATHER/YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE will resume on Nov. 15 and run through Jan. 2015. The grade 10 and above league is almost full, but the grade 7-9 session, 9:30-11:15 a.m., could use another 15 players. Contact Larry Sladek at 630.466.4052 for more information or to be placed on a team.
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.
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. PATCHWORKS QUILTING MINISTRY will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m. – Noon in East Campus Room L37. We make baby quilts for the Crisis Pregnancy Center, Elgin. A straight stitch sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed. New style fabric kits will be provided. Questions? Call Jolene at 630.430.2294 or Betty Lou at 630.377.0884. STAMPERS, SCRAPPERS & CRAFTERS! Join us for our Fall Scrap on Friday, Nov. 14, 6:00-11:30 p.m. and/or Saturday,
Nov. 15, 9:00 a.m-10:00 p.m., East Campus Chapel. No charge for Friday night, $20 for Saturday (at the door). Bring supplies and a friend; snacks and beverages provided. Contact Nancy O’Connor at fbcgscrap@comcast.net or 630.992.1213 to RSVP.
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as Jeff Helton presents Turning Characters into Character. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 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. 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. 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. 23, 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. LIFE BUILDERS It is important that we learn how to study the Bible for ourselves. Join the Life Builders on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room L36/38 as Mark Wooten teaches Discovering Biblical Truth for Yourself.
PATHFINDERS What is the significance of the lengthy genealogies in Scripture? How do they relate to Jesus? Join the
Pathfinders class on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 5 (lower level) as Glenn DeYoung tackles this topic in The Truth about the Gospels.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Josh and Allie Johnson, Campus Crusade for Christ at Arizona State University. Pray that Josh and Allie will have energy and wisdom to love and nurture their children as they evangelize and disciple students at ASU. Pray for boldness, wisdom, and discernment as they meet both individually and with groups of students. FBCG MISSIONARIES John and Carrie Smith are available at a kiosk outside of worship services to meet and greet you. In January they return to Papua New Guinea to fly for Samaritan Aviation. ROYAL FAMILY KIDS informational meeting is today, Sunday, Nov. 9 in the West Campus Glass Room at noon. If you are unable to attend but would like more information contact Jenn Lindsay or Glen Clear at royalfamilykids@fbcg.com. 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 the 2015 student mission trips. Volunteers are needed to donate homemade pies or cakes to the event. Contact Shayna at sduncan@fbcg.com to volunteer. 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.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Shepherd’s Heart Care Center (formerly the Food Pantry) needs volunteers to assist during distribution hours, one shift per month. No experience required, training provided. Two shifts are available. Please contact Angie Kruse at akruseil@comcast.net, for further information. IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE SERVING! Opportunities abound to give, connect, and participate with those in need in our area. Serve Thanksgiving dinner to Eastwood or Lazarus neighbors, distribute gifts, support the FBCG Christmas Party, make cookies for incarcerated youth and more. Interested? Contact Cheryl Pacilio at cpacilio@fbcg.com.
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
Nov. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$71,868
$71,868
-$2,482
$634,769
$31,169
Benevolent Fund ¥
$4,690
$4,690
N/A
$37,885
N/A
Serve the World
$3,523
$3,523
N/A
$195,020
-$104,980
ATTENTION ONLINE GIVERS We appreciate you! But did you know that those giving through debit or credit cards could save FBCG almost $15,000 in fees in 2014 if you used your bank account instead? Email fmorris@fbcg.com with questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Nov. 8-9
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Sterling Moore
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Sterling Moore-live
Grumbling Within: Problems of a Growing Ministry Pastor Jeff Frazier
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Brian Coffey
Nov. 15-16
Grumbling Within: Problems of a Growing Ministry Pastor Jeff Frazier
Grumbling Within: Problems of a Growing Ministry Pastor Jeff Frazier-video
Grace-Full: The Martyrdom of Stephen Pastor Sterling Moore
Grumbling Within: Problems of a Growing Ministry Pastor Jeff Frazier
Nov. 22-23
Unforeseen Gift: The Blessing of Persecution Pastor Jeff Frazier
Unforeseen Gift: The Blessing of Persecution Pastor Jeff Frazier-video
Unforeseen Gift: The Blessing of Persecution Pastor Jeff Frazier
Unforeseen Gift: The Blessing of Persecution 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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FBCG CONNECTION CARD Date _______________________________________ o East Campus o 9:15 a.m. (Traditional) o 10:45 a.m. (Word & Table) o 9:15 a.m. (Worship Café) o West Campus o Sat., 5:00 p.m. o 9:15 a.m. o 10:45 a.m.
ABOUT YOU Your 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
CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME:
(PLEASE GIVE BIRTH DATES OF THOSE 18 AND UNDER) Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name ___________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________
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 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
o 7th-8th o 9th-12th
o Adult Ministries o College o Women o Men o Senior Adult
o Small Groups
o Adult Sunday Classes
o Support and Recovery
PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIDE
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 - sduncan@fbcg.com o Global Missions - bmcevoy@fbcg.com o Local Serving - cpacilio@fbcg.com o Worship Ministries - dcompton@fbcg.com jnewhouse@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
o Confidential/Pastors Only o For the Prayer Team & FBCG Staff o I’d like to speak to a Pastor
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FINALLY.... o My contact information has changed o Please add me to the weekly email newsletter o I would like giving envelopes (you can pick up
temporary envelopes at the Welcome Center)