Weekly Bulletin 12.7.14

Welcome to

Weekend of December 6 & 7, 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.

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 today.

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.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We are pleased to welcome into membership the following individuals: Helen Babian, David & Carol Dallstream, Dan & Beth Griebel, Melanie Mannon, Cristian Nica, Dan and Jill Valentini. If you recognize any of these people, please congratulate them.

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 to pray for those in the Armed Forces. Call Peggy Reese 630.208.7402 or email: pbreese1@gmail.com for more information.

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 David and Nancy Greener on the passing of David’s father, Jack Greener, on Wednesday, Nov. 26; to John and Melissa Lindstrom on the passing of her father. Please keep these families 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.

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.

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 registration for the winter/spring session is now open! We will host four different areas of study

to accommodate a variety of Bible study backgrounds. Information about the studies offered and registration information is available at the Women’s Ministries kiosk or at fbcg.com/womens-bible-study. Payment is due at the time of registration.

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. 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.

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. 8 at lcoffey@fbcg.com.

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.

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!

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 ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the East Campus Chapel. John Wise is leading a study of I Peter. Come join us!

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: Leina (alias name for her protection), Middle East. She requests our prayers for freedom of

the spirit of fear, of self image, and of people’s opinion, so that people will be liberated to serve the Lord as He wants them to.

Also that she and her husband will rest in the Lord spiritually, psychologically, and physically and have discernment to know His leadership for their future paths. They are so grateful for the partnership FBCG has with them in sharing the gospel.

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 †

$36,163

$290,348

-$81,402

$853,249

-$47,751

Benevolent Fund ¥

$1,332

$22,262

N/A

$55,457

N/A

Serve the World

$1,503

$22,446

N/A

$213,943

-$86,057

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. 6-7

God Reached Down Through the Word Pastor Sterling Moore

God Reached Down Through the Word Pastor Jeff Frazier- live

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

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

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 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)