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Weekend of March 22 & 23
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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. LIBRARY WINTER READ-A-THON had two grand prize winners and 12 winners. Participants read 135 books! It was a good winter for reading. Stop in our East or West campus libraries and see what you’ve been missing. 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 for 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 Sun., 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. OASIS - Grief Support for Bereaved Mothers provides a safe place for emotional support to process grief. Led by women who have experienced the death of a child, come share your heart in an understanding environment. Oasis meets, Sun., Apr. 6 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the West Campus Glass Room. Contact Kristy at kdesanti@fbcg.com.
FAMILIES OF MILITARY will meet Sun., Apr. 13, at noon in the West Campus Alpha Room. We are a group who meets monthly to pray and support family members who are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Please join us! Contact Peggy Reese at pbreese1@gmail.com or 630.208.7402 for more information. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to the families that have lost loved ones this week: to Joy Daily-Wagner on the
passing of her husband, Douglas Wagner on Mon., Mar. 10.; to Bob and Joyce Burd on the passing of their daughter, Jamie Lynn Neidballa on Tue., March 18. Please keep this family in your prayers.
THANK YOU FBCG for the beautiful plant sent to my mother’s funeral service. Your expression of sympathy was deeply appreciated. Jan Nissen DEAR FBCG FAMILY - My family would like to thank you for your prayers, and support during this difficult time. I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend with my dad. Keith J. Wood
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the wedding shower for Katiebeth Wright.
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA for families with preschool and elementary children is Saturday, Apr. 12, from 9 - 11:45 a.m. at the West Campus. Sign up to attend or serve online or at either campus. Face painters are needed. Cost: $3 per person. Bring your friends and enjoy an egg hunt, entertainment, the gospel message, refreshments and more. 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. MEN’S PRAYER GROUP meets Tuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m. in East Campus Room 204. We pray for our families, pastors, staff, church mission trips, 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. 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.
SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are invited to join the Forget-Me-Nots for lunch on Wed., Apr. 9 at Noon in the East Campus
Canteen. Our program will be Hats Off to You, a look at millinery history from the Chicago Art Institute presented by Fox Valley Art Insights. RSVP to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652 by Mon., Apr. 7.
STAMPERS, SCRAPPERS & CRAFTERS! Join us on Friday, April 4, 6:00-11:30 p.m., East Campus, UPSTAIRS IN THE STUDENT CENTER. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun and uninterrupted work time. Bring your supplies and a friend; snacks and beverages provided. Contact Nancy O’Connor at 630.992.1213 or fbcgscrap@comcast.net to RSVP. MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN are invited to Moms Together as Cheryl Pacilio presents From ME to WE: Breaking the Cycle of Entitlement in our Kids. Join us on Thursday, April 10 or 24 from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at our West Campus. To register, stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk or visit fbcg.com/mt
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting today Sun., 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: Trevor and Betsy Holloway, To Every Tribe, Mexico Praise: Trevor was a part of a medical/dental
service team that visited an unreached village in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Folks there heard the Word of God in their Zapotec language for the first time ever! Prayer Requests: Ask God to give Trevor strength and holy wisdom while working toward two church plants in Northern Mexico and as they develop/oversee a mentoring program for missionaries in the Center for Pioneer Church Planting in Brownsville, TX. Betsy and Trevor expect their 4th child to be born in early June. Pray that they will continue to walk faithfully and joyfully with Jesus, as a family.
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: Boxed Potatoes, Cereal, Oatmeal, and Gently Used Paper Grocery Store 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 †
$94,015
$218,786
$29,708
$2,060,393
$40,671
Benevolent Fund ¥
$2,175
$13,415
N/A
$97,480
N/A
Serve the World
$26,620
$30,170
N/A
$54,945
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
-$245,055 $0
For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
FBCG CONNECTION CARD I AM INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
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I WOULD LIKE MORE INFO (CHECK APPLICABLE) o What This Church Believes o Membership o Baptism o Children’s Ministries
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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. 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
Apr. 5-6
He Called Me ‘Brother’: James Pastor Brian Coffey
He Called Me ‘Brother’: James Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
He Set My Heart Free: The Apostle Paul Pastor Jeff Frazier
He Called Me ‘Brother’: James Pastor Brian Coffey
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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