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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. CHILD DEDICATION will take place on Mother’s Day weekend May 10-11, in any worship service. Plan to attend the parents’ class on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus Room 103. Register your child(ren) for dedication at jbauserman@fbcg.com or call Jan at 630.232.7068 x 110. FBCG SOFTBALL LEAGUE is a Co-ed league age 16 and older. Games are played on Sunday afternoons from May to August and cost is $40 per person. To register or for information contact John Soto at jandm_soto@att.net or 630.365.5217 VISIT THE FBCG LIBRARY Facebook page at facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary.(You don’t need a Facebook page to access.) The library adds new items, many of which are highlighted on the Facebook page. Scroll through and find a book, DVD, or audio item that looks interesting; then stop at the library and check it out.
FBCG CAREER OPPORTUNITY! The Webmaster/Lead Information Technology Support position will provide creative design to improve fbcg.com and be responsible for the technical aspects of maintaining the site. This role will also plan, direct, and manage our Information Systems. 30 hours per week. To apply, contact Brian Griffin at bgriffin@fbcg.com or John Harper at jharper@fbcg.com.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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WE WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU! Please share your concerns, requests and praises 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. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is Thur., May 1. Join us in the East Campus Chapel from noon to 1:00 p.m. for a time of prayer. WE EXTEND OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY to families that have lost loved ones this week: to the family of Bruce and Kathy Meyer, on the passing of Bruce’s mother, Ruth Meyer on Mon., Apr. 7; to Carol Migacz on the passing of her father, Paul Migacz, on Sat., Apr. 12. Please keep these families in your prayers. THANK YOU to each family who gave a flower donation to beautify our worship areas and to the volunteers who decorated for Holy Week.
THANK YOU FBCG for the love of Christ shown to our family as we grieve the loss of Bruce’s mom. We express our sincere appreciation for your sympathy and the beautiful plant. Bruce & Kathy Meyer SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/about-fbcg/fbcg for information on the wedding shower for Diana Duncan & Koert Verhagen and Erica Padish & Kevin Conrad
MINISTRY NEWS
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CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. A BUDDY BREAK TRAINING will be held Tues., Apr. 22 for anyone 12 and older who would like to serve at the next Buddy Break on May 3rd, or for any future Buddy Breaks. It will be held in the Omega Room at the West Campus from 6-8 pm. RSVP to andrea@firststepstherapy.com. SAVE THE DATE for the JUNGLE SAFARI VBS: June 23 - June 27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. VBS is for children entering 1st - 4th
grades in the Fall of 2014. Preschool VBS is available for children whose parents serve in VBS. To volunteer to serve contact 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.
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. 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 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. 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 STAMPERS & SCRAPPERS: Mark your calendar for our Spring Scrap in the East Campus Chapel on Fri., May 2, 6:00-11:30
p.m. and/or Sat., May 3, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. No charge Friday night; cost for Saturday is $20.00 (at the door.) RSVP to Nancy O'Connor at fbcgscrap@comcast.net or 630.992.1213.
NEWER TO FBCG? Women’s Ministries invites you to a Newcomer Brunch where you’ll meet Women’s Ministry staff, learn of opportunities to connect and hear about upcoming programs and events. Join us at 10:45 a.m. on Sun., May 4 in Room 8 (lower level), West Campus. RSVP by May 1 to Jackie at 630.232.7068, x111 or jragains@fbcg.com. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will host two DVD driven summer study options by Lysa TerKeurst: What Happens When Women
Say Yes to God AND Made to Crave. Join us on Weds., May 14-June 25, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the East Campus Student Center. Register at the Women's Ministry Kiosk or at fbcg.com/womens-bible-study.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. ALL ADULT LEARNING COMMUNITIES are on break for Easter Sunday. Classes will resume next Sun., Apr. 27. THE EARLY RISERS class is moving locations. Starting next Sun., Apr. 27, the Early Risers class will meet at 8:00 a.m. in West Campus Room 103. All are welcome to join the class as Steve Bauserman teaches "Truth in a Relative World."
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: Jayson & Tracy Knox, Antioch Network, International Turkey Network. Pray for Jayson as he trains and consults secular business executives in Turkey. Pray for strength and wisdom as he continues carrying significant ministry responsibilities while starting this new business. KENTUCKY CONSTRUCTION MISSION TRIP (Oct.12 - 17) informational meeting will be Sunday, May 4 at noon in the West Campus Glass Room. Contact acrawford@fbcg.com for questions or more information.
SAY, ‘‘OLE’ TO ENCHILADAS FOR LAZARUS HOUSE!” Volunteers are needed the second Wednesdays May through Sept to assemble and deliver a dinner for shelter residents. Pick your day or days. Evening and afternoon prep times available. Is this you? cpacilio@fbcg.com 630.232.7068 x152.
THE FOOD PANTRY needs are cereal and crackers. 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. Drop off donations anytime the church campus is open.
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 †
$67,060
$133,277
-$13,128
$2,309,062
$16,883
Benevolent Fund ¥
$2,473
$9,498
N/A
$110,424
N/A
Serve the World
$2,625
$5,402
N/A
$63,739
-$236,261
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.
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
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
Apr. 26-27
The Holy Estate: Growing Smaller in Marriage Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Holy Estate: Growing Smaller in Marriage Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
All in the Family: Growing Smaller at Home Pastor Brian Coffey
The Holy Estate: Growing Smaller in Marriage Pastor Jeff Frazier
May 3-4
All in the Family: Growing Smaller at Home Pastor Brian Coffey
All in the Family: Growing Smaller at Home Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
The Holy Estate: Growing Smaller in Marriage Pastor Jeff Frazier
All in the Family: Growing Smaller at Home 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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