Welcome to
Weekend of November 29 & 30, 2014
Our Current Sermon Series:
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ADVENT AT FIRST BAPTIST
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP TIMES can be found on the back of the bulletin or at fbcg.com. ELEVATE will perform in all services at the West Campus on Dec. 7. PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM (West Campus 3’s-K’s Sunday School Children) will be in the East Campus Sanctuary Sunday, Dec. 7 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Invite your family and friends to attend this annual joyous event! MISSIONS Please consider sending our missionaries a Christmas card this year. You may pick up an updated list of our Staff Around The World at the Welcome Desk from Nov. 30 - Dec. 7. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS PARTY All are invited on Saturday Dec 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Campus. Meet refugee
friends from around the world. Bring a dish to pass - maybe one that represents your culture. Fun for all ages. Want to help? RSVP to Cheryl at cpacilio@ fbcg.com or 630.232.7068 x 152.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS The East Campus choir and orchestra will present God Reached Down on Dec.14 at 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. in the East Campus Sanctuary. Childcare is available at the 4:00 p.m. service. FILL THE SHELVES with Christmas toys for Aurora neighborhood kids. Support our partner church Main Baptist of Aurora as they stock their gift mart. Collected through Dec 14. Need suggestions? Contact Cheryl at cpacilio@fbcg.com.
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. LIBRARY Don’t miss the opportunity to visit our children’s library locations at East Campus (lobby Fireside room) and West Campus (lower level). We have a great selection of Christmas books and DVDs to enrich your children’s celebration of Christ’s birth. Go to fbcg.com/library for more information.
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 Kristy at 630.232.7068 x 151. If you would like to join our iPray team and share in the blessing of praying for others, please go to fbcg.com/iPray. JOIN OUR ON-LINE PRAYER COMMUNITY iPray, our online prayer network, believes it is a privilege to pray for others requests and needs. We would love to have you become part of this vital ministry. Prayer requests are sent through email once a week. To join email Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com.
OASIS Grief Support for Bereaved Mothers provides a safe place for emotional support to process grief. Oasis meets, Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. Contact Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com. FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet Sunday, Dec. 14, 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. THANK YOU FBCG After weeks of pneumonia, my heart was lifted to receive the sunny bouquet of flowers from all of you. I thank God for a loving church. Blessings to you all. Char Lukas
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.
BUDDY BREAK Spread some cheer by being a volunteer for Buddy Break. Buddy Break is an outreach program that provides respite care for parents of children with special needs. FBCG will host Buddy Break on Dec. 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in serving, email Jamie at jvalentini@fbcg.com or buddybreakfbcg@yahoo.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. MEN’S PRAYER GROUP meets to pray Tuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel. We pray for our families, pastors, staff, church mission trips and youth events, our country’s leaders, etc. Come join us!
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will open registration for the winter/spring session on Dec. 1. Stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk or online at fbcg.com/womens-bible-study for information about upcoming studies that begin on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. or Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are warmly invited to join the Forget-Me-Nots for our Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Noon in the East Campus Canteen. Our program is about angels. RSVP to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652.
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as four FBCG moms, in different life stages, present A Simple Christmas. Join us on Thursday, Dec. 4 or 11 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at the West Campus. Register at 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, Dec. 4 or 18 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the East Campus South Conference Room (lower level). For more information contact Betty at 630.457.5068. STAMPERS, SCRAPPERS & CRAFTERS! Join us on Friday, Dec. 5, 6:00-11:30 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center. 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. SINGLE MOMS are invited to brunch on Sunday, Dec. 14, 9:15 a.m., at the East Campus Chapel. Enjoy a morning Just Between Us as we share ideas, tips and resources for managing the Christmas season. A special Christmas craft and give-away for each mom round out this special morning. RSVP by Dec. 5 at lcoffey@fbcg.com.
YOUNG ADULTS SINGLE FOCUS is is a NEW group for single young adults in their 20s-30s. Join us on Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the East Campus Anderson Conference Room to connect with other millennials and grow in your relationship with Christ.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SENIOR ADULTS are invited to the Golden Fellowship Christmas Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 6 at noon in the East Campus Chapel. Please RSVP to Mary Soto at 630.365.5217. RETHINKING THE REALITY OF THE RAPTURE Do you wonder what happens one minute after you die? Will you be left behind? Recently, we have been inundated with ideas about the afterlife. Join Pastor Jeff Frazier as he addresses some of these issues on Dec. 7 at the East Campus Student Center from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Ed and Jan Kotynski, Wycliff International Bible Translation. Pray for wisdon, creativity,
protection and guidance as they travel overseas to train others to translate the Old and New Testament in many other languages. Pray as they seek to find ways to facilitate entering, with Scripture tranlation, fifteen language groups.
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS Are you interested in hearing about serving with Royal Family KIDS in the summer 2015? Come to
an informational meeting, Sunday, December 7 at noon in the West Campus Glass Room. For more information contact Jenn Lindsay at 331.442.5822.or Glen Clear at 708.568.1657 or email royalfamilykids@fbcg.com.
TASTE OF TURKEY LUNCH will be served Sunday, Dec.7 at noon in the East Campus Chapel. Join us to hear the highlights of the recent short term mission trip to Turkey.
ADULT MISSIONS is exploring an opportunity to partner with Joni & Friends by sending a short term team to serve at their Summer Family Retreat Camp in Muskegon, Michigan. For more information, contact Shayna at sduncan@fbcg.com or 630.232.7068 x 120.
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 †
$69,456
$254,185
-$43,215
$817,086
-$9,564
Benevolent Fund ¥
$12,380
$20,931
N/A
$54,125
N/A
Serve the World
$12,645
$20,944
N/A
$212,441
-$87,559
GENEROSITY REMINDER As you plan your year-end giving, keep in mind that for tax purposes, a contribution can only be claimed in the year in which it was either delivered or postmarked. Remember too that your personal giving record is always accessible when you log onto your myfbcg.com account via the church’s website.
Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Nov. 29-30
God Reached Down Through Flesh Pastor Brian Coffey
God Reached Down Through Flesh Pastor Brian Coffey - video
God Reached Down Through the Word Pastor Jeff Frazier
God Reached Down Through Flesh Pastor Brian Coffey
Dec. 6-7
God Reached Down Through the Word Pastor Sterling Moore
God Reached Down Through the Word Pastor Sterling Moore - video
God Reached Down Through Flesh Pastor Brian Coffey
God Reached Down Through the Word Pastor Sterling Moore
Dec. 13-14
God Reached Down Through Adoption Pastor Brian Coffey
God Reached Down Through Adoption Pastor Brian Coffey- video
God Reached Down Through Grace Pastor Jeff Frazier
God Reached Down Through Adoption Pastor Brian Coffey
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Christmas Eve Worship Times: West Campus: 2:00*, 4:00* & 6:00 p.m. East Campus: 3:00*, 5:00* & 7:00 p.m.
*Child Care provided for Children ages 2 and under
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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RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS: o I made a first-time decision for Christ today. o I would like to talk to a pastor about becoming
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o Infant-K
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o Student Ministries
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