Welcome to
Weekend of December 13 & 14, 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. 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.
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 (upper and lower level). We have a great selection of Christmas books and DVDs for all ages to enrich your family’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. Join our iPray team and share in the blessing of praying for others, 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.
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! SPIRITUAL JOURNEY GROUP Join us to use biblical principles to map out a journey of healing and wholeness from issues in your past. Release issues of fear, low self-control and other challenges. Space is limited. Begins Friday, Jan. 9 from 9-11 a.m. Register to Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to families that have lost loved ones: to J. and Chris Schmidt on the passing of J’s mother, Phyllis Schmidt, on Friday, Nov. 21; to Bruce and Kathy Meyer on the passing of Bruce’s brother, Bill Meyer, on Thursday, Dec.4; to Chuck and Peggy Reese on the passing of Peggy’s mother, Sarah Pinkston, on Dec. 4; to Byron and Jackie Ragains on the passing of Jackie’s mother, Reatha Armes, on Dec. 4. Please keep these families in your prayers. THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful flowers. They brought sunshine into a dreary hospital room. Thank you, church family, for your care and support during this unexpected journey. Jill Locke-De Journo THANK YOU FBCG for the lovely arrangement of flowers sent following my surgery. I am so blessed to be a part of a wonderful, prayerful church family. Carrie Petersen
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.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PROGRAMMING There will be no children’s programming the weekend of Dec. 27 & 28. Child Care will be provided for children ages 3 and under.
PARENTING SPIRITUAL PARENTING for parents with children of all ages, will be held in West Campus Room 103 on Wednesdays, Jan, 7 - Mar. 5, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The class shows how parenting as God intends is much more than behavior management; it’s all about setting an environment in your home where God can work. Register at fbcg.com/spiritualparenting.
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. STUDENT MINISTRIES There will be no programming for students (Grades 5-12) on Dec. 27 & 28.
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!
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays in West Campus Room 103. Join us for coffee and Christian fellowship!
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY registration for the winter/spring session is now open and studies resume Jan. 6 & 7. We will host four different areas of study to accommodate a variety of Bible study backgrounds. Information is available at the Women’s Ministries kiosk or at fbcg.com/womens-bible-study. Payment is due at the time of registration. 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. 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.
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. THE DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites women to read and discuss The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Campus, Fireside Room. Batterson teaches how to pray bold prayers that honor God. Go to fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club/ for more information.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE--SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce that Vicki Courtney, national speaker and bestselling author, will be joining us for our Women’s Conference (formerly called Women’s Retreat) on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the West Campus. More information to come!
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SENIOR ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel. Jon Wise is leading
a study of I Peter. Come join us!
THROUGH THE WORD a new intergenerational Adult Learning Community, meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel beginning Jan. 18. The class will provide an overview of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation, and is intended for those new to studying the Bible and seasoned readers alike.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Brock and Nancy Luginbill and their children are in Ecuador where they operate a skateboard park and have outreach services via “Youth World.” They ask for God to send in extra funds so that they can keep paying the local man who keeps the skateboard park safe and maintained. His faithful work has made Brock’s job so much less complicated. The Brocks are grateful that their children have adjusted well and provide contacts with many of their friends. GLOBAL PARTNERS Thank you, FBCG, for the gift of love you sent our way for Christmas. You are important people in our lives. We appreciate your prayers and financial support. May God continue to bless you. Your FBCG Missionaries
UNDERSTANDING AND ANSWERING ISLAM Mark your calendars for a conference sponsored by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and simulcast live at FBCG on Jan. 16 and 17. This event will help you understand the nature of Islam and provide you with practical tools for lovingly speaking, and defending, the Gospel to your Muslim neighbors.
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
Dec. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$96,077
$96,077
$2,483
$949,326
-$54,143
Benevolent Fund ¥
$15,751
$15,751
N/A
$71,208
N/A
Serve the World
$24,787
$24,787
N/A
$238,730
-$61,270
GENEROSITY DEFINED--AT FBCG, we define generosity as “freedom from the smallness of heart.” We give for several reasons
grounded in Scripture, but mostly because God is the supreme giver, and we are created in His image. May the Advent season be used to “enlarge” our hearts to this reality!
Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
Dec. 20-21
God Reached Down Through Grace Pastor Sterling Moore
God Reached Down Through Grace Pastor Sterling Moore- video
God Reached Down Through Adoption Pastor Brian Coffey
God Reached Down Through Grace Pastor Jeff Frazier
Dec. 27-28
The Power of Remembering Pastor Jonathan Goble
The Power of Remembering Pastor Jonathan Goble
The Power of Remembering Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Power of Remembering Pastor Jonathan Goble
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 3 and under * *Child care provided for children with special needs
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 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
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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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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.
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o Student Ministries
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