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Weekend of March 15 & 16
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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. GREETERS ARE NEEDED at the West Campus for the Saturday evening service. If you would love to welcome people to FBCG and can serve in this way, please contact Jennifer at jgomoll@fbcg.com. MEMBERSHIP COURSE A new two-session Membership Course will be offered on Sun., Mar. 16, and Sun., Mar. 23, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the West Campus in Room 103. Register at 630.232.7068 or email jbauserman@fbcg.com.
LIBRARY “I don’t have to look far to find treasures. I discover them every time I visit a library.” (Michael Embry, author) Stop in one of our library locations and discover a treasure for each family member, whether it be a book, DVD or book on CD. For information, visit fbcg.com/library or facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary. HAND IN HAND CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL is accepting preschoolers for the fall of 2014-15. www.handinhand-preschool.com
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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REMEMBER TO PRAY or the following people who are experiencing health challenges this week: Bill Boggio, Terran D’Andrea, Jean Gavard, Lindsay Maughan, Kim McCart, Lori O’Connor, Robin Rix, Penny Welch and Mary Pat Wright.
LIVING THROUGH THE LOSSES OF LIFE, a two hour grief seminar led by Pastor Roger, will be held Sunday, Apr. 6, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the East Campus Chapel. A flyer at the Welcome Center describes the topics to be covered. Register by Apr. 3 at ewise@fbcg.com or call 630.232.7068 x131. CONGRATULATIONS to proud new grandparents, Ken and Nancy Wong on the birth of granddaughter, Thalia Elizabeth Heavey, born on March 6 to Erik and Amy Heavey. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES that have lost loved ones this week: to the family of Kay Grimes, wife of Gene Grimes, mother of Frank Grimes and sister-in-law of Georgia Wagner-Bradshaw. Kay passed away on Wed., Mar. 5; to David and Becky Card on the passing of Becky’s father, John Montgomery on Thur., Mar. 6; to Doug and Cheryle Kight on the passing of Doug’s mother, Joyce Kight, on Fri., Mar. 7; to Tom and Sally Degenhart on the passing of their son, Walt Oldendorf on Sat., Mar. 8. Please keep these families in your prayers. SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the wedding shower for Alli Crawford and
Jonathan Goble.
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. BUDDY BREAK is having it’s second event on Sat., Mar. 22. Needed are royalty items (children’s and adults’ costumes, props, decorations), Hawaiian items (shirts, grass skirts, props, decorations), carnival games and decorations and art supplies. Items can be dropped off at the West Campus Children’s Ministry office, or contact Andrea at andrea@firststepstherapy.com 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 Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register at online at fbcg.com, or at the door.
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) Meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the West Campus Alpha Room and at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Room 201/202. Club 56 meets Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center. SOULED OUT (7th & 8th Graders) Meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in West Campus Room 103, at 10:45 a.m. in West Campus Room 5 and at 10:45 a.m. in East Campus Room 201/202. D.T.P. (small groups) meets on Sunday 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the West Campus. TREK (9th – 12th Graders) - TREK meets Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Student Center.
YOUNG ADULTS FBCG IS LAUNCHING A NEW LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE this summer for college students and graduates! The Leadership
Institute will include a dynamic ministry experience and essential discipleship training. If you would like to apply or know of any college students who might be interested in this opportunity please contact Alli Crawford at acrawford@fbcg.com.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays in West Campus Room 103. Bill Kabasenche is leading a study of Ephesians. Join us anytime you can for coffee and Christian fellowship. STRONG FATHERS/STRONG DAUGHTERS dads with daughters 8 and older, join us for a 5-week exploration of strategic fatherhood. Sessions are on Saturday mornings in East Campus Room 301 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. and begins Sat., Apr. 5. Register at fbcg.com/ministries/men or call Dave Prost at 630.466.0992.
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites women to discuss Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer on Tues., Mar. 18, 7 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. Packer explains the interdependence of the work of God and man in the process of evangelism. See fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club for more information.
MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as Chris Anthony presents Your Love Story. Join us on Thur., Mar. 20 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.
MOTHERS OF TWEENS AND TEENS are invited to join us for Moms Connected on Mar. 27 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at
the West Campus. Brenda Garrison will be presenting When Your Kids Make Decisions You Don't Agree With. Register at the Women’s Ministries Kiosk, online at fbcg.com/mc, or call 630-232-7068, ext 138. Childcare is available.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting Sunday, March 23, 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.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: Paul & Ana Hill, Converge/Argentina/Church planting; Pray for Paul and Ana and their five children who are looking for ways to mentor leadership for three new churches in their region. Also ask God for relief from the terrible drought that has taken a big toll on life and economy there. They ask for strength to complete some projects that will conserve, collect, and deliver water from their scarce sources. MILWAUKEE MISSION TRIP STUDENTS going on this summer mission trip will meet Tues., Mar. 18 in the East Campus
Student Center from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
SPRING BREAK SERVING EVENT COMING SOON! Pack meals for hungry children around the world. Join us at Feed
My Starving Children of Aurora for a day of fun and service Mon., Mar. 31. Two shifts are available: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.. For more information or to sign up, contact Cheryl cpacilio@fbcg.com.
LOCAL SERVING is interested in forming a team or two of hospitality providers for special events. If you’d like to participate with your culinary finesse or just a heart for serving through food, please contact Cheryl Pacilio cpacilio@fbcg.com.
WHAT’S COOKING? That depends on you! Can you help support our Student Missions Auction Event on Apr. 13 with your culinary skills? We have a chief cook, just need some extra slicers and dicers. Many hands make light work. How about yours? Contact cpacilio@fbcg.com.
FOOD PANTRY BINS are at each campus to collect food donations. Bins will be labeled with the needed items. Thank you for providing food for those in need! Items of the week: canned fruit, laundry detergent, dish soap and gently used paper grocery bags.
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
Mar. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$73,373
$124,771
-$1,281
$1,966,378
$9,682
Benevolent Fund ¥
$1,960
$11,240
N/A
$95,305
N/A
Serve the World
$1,150
$3,550
N/A
$28,325
Remaining Mortgage *FBCG fiscal year ends 8/31
† 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 For more financial information or alternative ways to give, see our website at fbcg.com/giving
-$271,675 $0
For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
SURVEY FOR ATTENDEES OF FBCG (MORE THAN 1 YEAR) (Check all responses that apply)
1. How long have you been attending FBCG? o 1-3 years o 4-10 years o More than 10 years 2. Over the past 12 months, how many times have you invited someone to join you for a service or ministry at FBCG? o 1-3 times oMore than 3 times What ministry or events have you invited others to attend? _____________________________________ I have not personally invited anyone to FBCG o 3. Over the past 12 months, how many times have you shared/discussed your faith with someone outside FBCG? o 1-3 times oMore than 3 times o I have not intentionally shared my faith 4. What steps have you taken to connect at FBCG? I have made personal friendship connections at FBCG o o I have joined a small group (C-Group) at FBCG o I have connected with a ministry of FBCG Which ministry or ministries? _____________________ ______________________________________________ I don’t feel very connected o 5. What steps have you taken to be equipped (to grow spiritually) at FBCG? FBCG has encouraged me to intentionally pursue o spiritual growth at home (or in my family) o Participation in a Bible study ministry (Women’s, Men’s, TEAM, Sola Scriptura, C-Group, etc) o Participation in an Adult Learning Community on Sunday o Participation in “10 Minutes with God” on-line devotional o Other o I don’t feel like I have grown much spiritually at FBCG 6. Where have you been inspired to serve through FBCG? o I served in one of the “food-pack” events o I serve in a ministry at FBCG o I served on a short-term mission team o I have not yet found a way to serve o I have served outside FBCG. Specify: ______________________________________ 7. Gender oMale oFemale 8. Age o14-18 o18-24 o24-30 o31-45 o 46-55 o56-65 oover 65 9. Life stage:
oMarried oSingle never married oDivorced oWidowed
10. Your suggestions to help further our efforts to Reach, Connect, Equip and Serve ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
SURVEY FOR ATTENDEES
FBCG CONNECTION CARD OF FBCG (LESS THAN 1 YEAR) (Check all responses that apply)
1. How many times have you attended FBCG? o 1 time o 2-4 times o More than 4 times 2. Over the past five years, have you attended church consistently elsewhere? o Yes
oNo
3. What drew you to try FBCG? o A personal invitation o Saw FBCG on the web or in a newspaper o Curiosity; drive by; just looking for a church home
4. What was the first FBCG event or ministry you attended? _____________________________________________ 5. What has helped you connect to FBCG? o Follow up by FBCG staff o Getting involved in a ministry program o Joining a small group o I don’t feel very connected yet
6. How has FBCG helped you grow spiritually? o Through a pastor’s preaching o Through involvement in a Bible study
(Women’s, Men’s, TEAM, Sola Scriptura, C-Group, etc.) o The “10 Minutes with God” on-line devotional o Other _______________________________________ o I don’t feel like I have grown much spiritually yet at FBCG 7. Where have you been inspired to serve? o I served in one of the “food-pack” events o I serve in a ministry at FBCG o I served on a short-term mission team o I have not yet found a way to serve 8. Gender oMale oFemale 9. Age o14-18 o18-24 o24-30 o31-45 o 46-55 o56-65 oover 65 10. Life stage:
oMarried oSingle never married oDivorced oWidowed
Sermon Notes
Holy Week Communion Services (2014) Thursday and Friday Services are Identical Thursday, April 17 – West Campus, 7:00 p.m.* Friday, April 18 – West Campus, 6:00 p.m.* and 8:00 p.m. Easter Services West Campus East Campus Saturday, April 19 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 20 - 8:00 a.m.*, 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20 - 8:00 a.m.*, 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 20 - Worship Café, 9:15 a.m.
*These services will only have childcare for infants – 36 months
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Mar. 15-16
An Extravagant Devotion: Worship as Corporate Praise Pastor Jeff Frazier
An Extravagant Devotion: Worship as Corporate Praise Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
In the Quiet Stillness: Worship as Private Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey
An Extravagant Devotion: Worship as Corporate Praise Pastor Jeff Frazier
Mar. 22-23
In the Quiet Stillness: Worship as Private Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey
In the Quiet Stillness: Worship as Private Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
An Extravagant Devotion: Worship as Corporate Praise Pastor Jeff Frazier
In the Quiet Stillness: Worship as Private Devotion Pastor Brian Coffey
Mar. 29-30
He Set My Heart Free: The Apostle Paul Pastor Jeff Frazier
He Set My Heart Free: The Apostle Paul Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
He Called Me ‘Brother’: James Pastor Brian Coffey
He Set My Heart Free: The Apostle Paul 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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