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Weekend of April 5 & 6
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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 The Lenten season is upon us! Prepare your family for Easter by taking advantage of the many items our library has, for children and adults, relating to the celebration of Christ’s resurrection! Visit our library locations at East or West Campus. For more information, visit fbcg.com/library or facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary.
TO BEAUTIFY OUR WORSHIP AREAS during the Easter season, we are accepting donations for flowers. Fill out a form at
the Welcome Desk to designate flowers as a memorial or to honor someone. With your form, give a check and write “Easter Flowers” on the memo line.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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WE WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU! Please share your concerns, requests and praises with us online at fbcg.com/submit-a-request. If you would like to join our iPray team and share in the blessing of praying for others, please go to fbcg.com/iPray.
LIVING THROUGH THE LOSSES OF LIFE has been canceled. 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. BOOK STUDY FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Join us for a seven week Bible-based book study, Finding
Glory in the Thorns, to look at questions about issues like faith, surrender, and hope. Begins Tues., Apr. 15 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Register: Sally at tohomeschool4him@yahoo.com or call 630.232.7068 x151.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PROUD NEW PARENTS: Trevor and Erica Kight on the birth of daughter, Addison Kight, born on Tue., Mar. 25. Proud grandparents are Doug and Cheryle Kight. THANK YOU FBCG for your prayers and cards sent to us at the time of Kay’s passing. Your expressions of sympathy were deeply appreciated. Gene and Frank Grimes
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the wedding shower for Katiebeth Wright and the wedding shower for Diana Duncan.
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 Sat., Apr. 12, from 9-11:45 a.m. at the
West Campus. Sign up to attend or serve online or at either campus. Cost: $3 per person. Bring your friends and enjoy an egg hunt, entertainment, the gospel message, refreshments and more.
A COMMUNION WORKSHOP will be held to help prepare families with elementary and middle school students for the services during Holy Week. It is on Tue., Apr. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Omega room at the West Campus. Register by contacting csarros@fbcg.com.
WEEKEND CHILDREN’S programming is available during all worship services at both campuses for children birth-4th grade. ADVENTURE CLUB, a midweek program for 1st - 4th grades, meets on Wed. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register at fbcg.com, or at the door. We will not meet this week due to Spring Break.
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.
STUDENT MINISTRIES SERVANT AUCTION is Apr. 13 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the West Campus. Evening events include
a silent and live auction, adult and kid raffles, delicious food for the family, and fun activities for kids of all ages! Funds raised will go to student missions.
56 MINISTRIES (5th & 6th Graders) Meets Sun. 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 Wed. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center. SOULED OUT (7th & 8th Graders) Meets Sun. 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 Sun. 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.
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. PATCHWORKS Quilting Ministry will meet Wed., Apr. 9, 9:00 a.m.-Noon at the East Campus, Room 201-202. We make
baby quilts for the Crisis Pregnancy Center, Elgin. A straight stitch sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed. New style fabric kits provided. Questions? Call Jolene at 630.430.2294 or Betty Lou at 630.377.0884.
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.
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 Thur., Apr. 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
SINGLE MOMS are invited to brunch on Sun., Apr. 13, 10:45 a.m., West Campus, room 8 for a morning “Just Between Us” to discuss relevant topics with other moms. Enjoy a complimentary one-year subscription of the “Just Between Us” magazine designed to equip and encourage women for a life of faith. RSVP to Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com by Apr. 10. DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites women to discuss Tramp for the Lord by Corrie ten Boom on Tuesday, Apr. 15, 7 p.m.
at the West Campus, Glass Room. In this sequel to The Hiding Place, Corrie tells stories of her travels that will inspire, uplift, and teach you many things. See fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club/ for more information.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting Sun., Apr. 27, 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: Josh and Allie Johnson, Campus Crusade, University of Arizona; Praise for the safe arrival of
daughter Penelope. Pray for wisdom and strength to nurture their family of 3 pre-schoolers. Praise that their staff now has support and an intern candidate. The Johnson’s began the Cru work at Arizona State University this year and are thanking GOD for direction as more students are becoming interested in Christ. As students prepare to leave for the summer, pray that those who have found Christ this year will continue their walk with HIM, and that GOD will build up the new staff and help them relate to the students.
TURKEY PRAYER GROUP will meet for prayer Fri., Apr. 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the home of Bob and Rita West. The International Day of Prayer for Turkey is Apr. 18.
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. THANKS FROM THE HEART Thanks to your generosity, many care packs for needy families are ready for distribution. As our
government provides refuge for the displaced people of the world, the church is invited to welcome new neighbors as Jesus did. For more information about Refugee Partners Ministry at FBCG contact cpacilio@fbcg.com
FOOD PANTRY BINS needs are canned fruit, 100% fruit juice and peanut butter. Keep our general stock items filled by picking up a labeled grocery bag located at the donation bins, in the East Campus lobby, or the West Campus north exit.
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 †
$58,115
$334,178
$19,048
$2,175,785
$30,011
Benevolent Fund ¥
$1,360
$16,861
N/A
$100,926
N/A
Serve the World
$1,404
$33,562
N/A
$58,337
-$241,663
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
$0 For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
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Sermon Notes Today we continue the sermon series for the Easter season entitled, Witnesses: Growing in the Power of the Cross. Pastors Brian Coffey and Jeff Frazier are presenting sermons in the form of first person monologues as they tell stories through the eyes of the Apostles Paul, James, Peter and John. The monologues are based on the truth of God’s word, but creative details have been added to make the presentation more personal.
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 – 48 months **These services will only have childcare for infants – 36 months
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
Apr. 12-13
He Taught Me to be a Shepherd: Peter Pastor Jeff Frazier
He Taught Me to be a Shepherd: Peter Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
He Showed Me the Glory of Heaven: John Pastor Brian Coffey
He Taught Me to be a Shepherd: Peter Pastor Jeff Frazier
Apr. 19-20
He Showed Me the Glory of Heaven: John Pastor Brian Coffey
He Showed Me the Glory of Heaven: John Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
He Taught Me to be a Shepherd: Peter Pastor Jeff Frazier
He Showed Me the Glory of Heaven: John 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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