Welcome to
Weekend of November 23 & 24
Our Current Sermon Series:
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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. THE GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON is Sat., Dec. 7 at Noon in the East Campus Chapel. Please join us as we celebrate warm family memories and the birth of our Lord Jesus. RSVP by Wed., Dec. 4 to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the West Campus Cafe. Volunteers are needed to check and refill the coffee before services and clean up after services. If you could help occasionally, contact Andie at AndieL131@aol.com EAST CAMPUS ROOF BEING REPLACED--as part of our long-term maintenance program, work to replace the roof on the
East campus will occur in late November and early December. This is not a part of our Growing to Serve project. The need for replacement has been anticipated, and the funds have been budgeted.
LIBRARY The East Campus library will suspend normal hours this Tue. and Wed., but will be open Sun. from 10:15-noon, as
usual. Stop by any of our library locations and check out a book, DVD or book on CD to enjoy during your Thanksgiving travels.
SAVE THE DATE! January 18, 2014 is the date for the annual Empty Nesters Progressive Dinner. More details to come. SNOW CAMP is a retreat at Honey Rock Camp in Wisconsin held over President’s Day weekend. This weekend of fellowship, worship and devotions also includes activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding. The cost is about $165 per adult and $83 per child (under 11) with 8 meals. Joe Guevara at 708.692.7186 or joelsaguevara@comcast.net.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR FBCG FAMILY IN PRAYER THIS WEEK: Kim McCart, Jean Gavard, Linda Koehling, Penny Welch, Kayla Juan, Bill Boggio, Mary Pat Wright, Lori O’Connor, Lindsay Maughan, and Robin Rix with continuing health needs.
OASIS - GRIEF SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED MOTHERS This group provides a safe place for emotional support and to process
grief. Led by women who have experienced the death of a child, come share your heart in an understanding environment. Sunday, Dec 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. Contact Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com
RENAISSANCE SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with special needs will meet Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room.
FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet Sunday, Dec. 8, 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.
MINISTRY NEWS
CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. WEEKEND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING is available during all worship services at both campuses for children birth-4th grade. ADVENTURE CLUB, our midweek program for 1st - 4th grades, meets on Weds from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register online, or at the door. SAVE THE DATE Friday, January 3, 6;00-8:00 p.m. for a Family Connection Night over Christmas break. Details to follow.
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 (5th & 6th Graders) 9:15 & 10:45 West Campus Alpha Room and 10:45 East Campus Room 201/202. Club 56- Weds. at the East Campus Student Center from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register at fbcg.com or in the Student Ministries office.
SOULED OUT (7th & 8th Graders) 9:15 West Campus Room 103; 10:45 West Campus Room 5; 10:45 East Campus Room 201/202. DTP - Sundays from 6-7:30 p.m. at West Campus.
TREK (9th – 12th Graders) - meets Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Student Ministry Center.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. RAISING A MODERN-DAY KNIGHT is a study of strategic fatherhood ideal for Dads who have sons age 7 and up. Please join us for six Saturday sessions beginning Nov. 16 through Dec. 21 at West in the Alpha Room from 7:30 to 8:45 AM. For more information, please contact Dave Prost 630.466.0992, davidprost1@yahoo.com.
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP meets to pray Tuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m. in room 204, East Campus. We pray for our families, pastors, staff, church mission trips and 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. Bill Peterson will lead Look for Our Lord’s Appearing: An End Times Study. Join us anytime you can for coffee and Christian fellowship.
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together for a Celebration of Christmas with Kathy and Jack Stockman. Join us on Thur., December 5 or 12 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at the West Campus. To register, stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk or visit fbcg.com/mt
STAMPERS & SCRAPPERS! Join us on Friday, December 6, 6:00-11:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 100, for our monthly Scrap Night. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun and uninterrupted work time. Bring your supplies and a friend; snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact Nancy O’Connor at 630.992.1213 or fbcgscrap@comcast.net to RSVP.
SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are warmly invited to join the Forget-Me-Nots for our Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December
11 at Noon in the East Campus Canteen. Our program will cover the history of St. Nicholas. RSVP to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting Sun., Dec. 1, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center! Whether you have been
attending Sola Scriptura regularly, or you are a first time guest, Pastor Jeff Frazier welcomes you to join us in our study of the book of Romans.
JOIN THE SEEKERS CLASS starting Dec. 1 for a four-part Christmas series led by Lee Rieck on the coming, characters, Christ, and consequences of Christmas. Seekers meets at 9:15 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel.
SERVE THE WORLD
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PHILIPPINES HELP Our Serve the World partner Children’s Hunger Fund is mobilizing now to aid those
who survived the horrific typhoon that swept through cities and villages in the Philippines last weekend. CHF is distributing resources through gospel-centered local churches and ministries in the area, which will provide aid and comfort to the displaced children and families. FBCG can help by donating individually by scanning the QR code to the left or at the following link to help the victims: http://
childrenshungerfund.org/philippines-typhoon-relief/
MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Paul & Ana Hill, CW church planting in Argentina; Pray for the Cabildo Church. Praise that 12 people finished the Alpha Course and pray that God will lead them to form small groups. Pray for a church retreat they are having November 23-25 and for good weather and fellowship. Pray for Paul as he meets with local leaders that a vision for church planting will give them unity of purpose and will open doors to mentoring 3 more church plants and a vision for a united leadership training school. MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS CARDS For those of you who wish to send Christmas cards to our missionary staff around the world, please pick up an updated FBCG Missionary tri-fold brochure at the Welcome Desk.
CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH REFUGEES You are invited to celebrate Christmas with people from around the world now
living in Aurora. It’s fun! Sat. Dec. 14, 5-8 p.m. East Campus Worship Center. To assist or participate cpacilio@fbcg.com Cheryl Pacilio 630.232.7068 x152
TIS THE SEASON to show your love for neighbor with generosity and service. Contact Cheryl Pacilio cpacilio@fbcg.com 630.232.7068 x152 for options.
MEN: The Men's Mexico trip is still available for men and their sons. If you are interested in more details, please call 630.232.7068 or email Bruce (bmcevoy@fbcg.com) or Kim (kmccart@fbcg.com). We would love to hear from you this week! FOOD PANTRY BINS are at each campus to collect food donations. Bins will be labeled with the “needed item”. Thank you for providing food for those in need! Items of the week: Jelly and Canned Meats
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
SENIORS If you are at least 70 ½ years of age, did you know you can make a charitable deduction to FBCG directly from your IRA, have it count toward your required withdrawals from your IRA, and save taxes even if you don’t itemize? For more information contact Fred Morris at fmorris@fbcg.com.
GIVING ENVELOPES If you would like weekly giving envelopes, please sign up at the Welcome Center in the lobby and they will be mailed to your home every two months. You can also pick up some generic giving envelopes if you are not a weekly donor. Last Week’s Giving
Nov. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$63,696
$195,068
-$13,999
$726,791
-$51,676
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$3,661 $1,185 $931
$11,056 $5,285 $4,405
N/A N/A N/A
$35,166 $17,330 $23,557
N/A N/A N/A
$5,014
$11,686
N/A
$165,175**
-$84,825
Serve the World
Remaining Mortgage *FBCG fiscal year ends 8/31 **Giving towards 2013 goal of $250,000
† 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 ¤ Building Fund - gifts restricted to building-related expenses such as new facility costs or major repairs to existing facilities § Prepare the Way - gifts restricted to reducing our mortgage debt For more financial information or alternative ways to give, see our website at fbcg.com/giving
$837,917 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
Nov. 23-24
Growing in Gratitude Pastor Jeff Frazier
Growing in Gratitude Pastor Sterling Moore
Growing in Gratitude Pastor Brian Coffey
Growing in Gratitude Pastor Jeff Frazier
Nov. 30-Dec. 1
A Lexus in the Driveway: The Gift is Extravagant Pastor Brian Coffey
A Lexus in the Driveway: The Gift is Extravagant Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
Do You See What I See? The Gift is Surprising Pastor Jeff Frazier
A Lexus in the Driveway: The Gift is Extravagant Pastor Brian Coffey
Dec. 7-8
Do You See What I See? The Gift is Surprising Pastor Jeff Frazier
Do You See What I See? The Gift is Surprising Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
A Lexus in the Driveway: The Gift is Extravagant Pastor Roger Crites
Do You See What I See? The Gift is Surprising Pastor Jeff Frazier
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Regular Worship Times: Saturdays at West Campus, 5:00 p.m. Sundays at East Campus, 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. (Traditional); 9:15 a.m. (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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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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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)
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CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME:
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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
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