Welcome to
Weekend of August 17 & 18
Our Current Sermon Series:
First Baptist Church of Geneva fbcg.com
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. For all, back of the card also offers a place to share prayer requests. We would love to pray for you over any personal concerns. LOOKING FORWARD SESSIONS Join FBCG leaders today to explore the possibility of investing in both campuses to accommodate ministry growth and Gospel impact. Two sessions: East Campus 11:00-11:45 a.m., West Campus Noon-12:45.
BAPTISM CLASS Monday, August 19, at 7:00 p.m., West Campus in Room 103. Plan to attend this class for the FBCG outdoor baptism on August 25. Call the church office to register, 630.232.7068, or email jbauserman@fbcg.com. ANNUAL DAY OF CELEBRATION AND BUSINESS MEETING is Sunday, August 25. This day will include serving at the Children’s Hunger Fund food pak event, worship, our Pig-nic potluck, baptisms, and our Annual Business Meeting. Food pak shifts are at 9:00 and 10:45 at West, worship on both campuses is at normal times, and the Pig-nic is at 1:00 at West followed by baptisms at 2:30 and the annual meeting at 4:00. Four important proposals will be voted on at the meeting: nominees to the Executive Council and Nominating Committee, our budget, and our Ministry Expansion Project. For more information on the Annual Meeting, go to fbcg.com/annual-meeting/. Please join the FBCG family in this day of service and inspiration! Library E book readers! Many of us enjoy the convenience of downloading and reading e books. But most of them aren’t FREE
like all the books and DVDs at our FBCG library. We have resources for all ages. Come check us out and make the FBCG library YOUR library.For more info on the library, go to fbcg.com/library and facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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Please remember your FBCG family in prayer this week: Kim McCart, Jean Gavard, Linda Koehling, Penny Welch, Kayla Juan, Bill Boggio, Mary Pat Wright, Pierce Kruse, and Robin Rix with continuing health needs.
We extend our love and sympathy to the family of Jeff and Lori Wray on the passing of Jeff ’s father, Robert Wray on Monday, August 12. Please keep this family in your prayers.
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/fbcg for information about a wedding shower for Kaci Deeter (daughter of John and Nancy Deeter) and Jake Tews.
REWRITE YOUR EMOTIONAL SCRIPT Join this group of women on Weds starting Sept 11 from 9:30-11:00 a.m or Mons
starting Sept 16 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to work through inaccurate messages from their past in order to move forward to a place of spiritual and emotional health. Cindy Prost at cynthiaprost@aol.com.
STRONGER (new women’s study) Face life challenges in practical, meaningful, and actionable ways. Find hope in fragile places, such as overload, broken relationships, and more. Join us Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. starting Sept 11. More info: fbcg. com/support Register: Kristy DeSanti at kdesanti@fbcg.com SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Healing for Damaged Emotions Through the use of Biblical principles and 12-step wisdom, this women’s group will help you map out your own journey of healing and wholeness from difficult issues in your past that impact your life today. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept 13. More info: fbcg.com/support Register: Kristy DeSanti at kdesanti@fbcg.com DIVORCECARE Looking for a warm, caring environment that can help you through the difficult season of divorce? Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. starting Sept. 16. More info: fbcg.com/support Register: Kristy DeSanti at kdesanti@fbcg.com
MINISTRY NEWS
CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES is taking a break the last 2 weekends in August and the first weekend in September in order to give our servants a rest and to prepare ministry and classrooms for the Fall. Child Care will be provided for children through age 36 months during all worship services.
SERVE OUR LOCAL WORLD by serving in Children’s Ministries at FBCG. We invite adults and youth 5th grade and older to help us “Grow God’s Kingdom” this ministry year. Stop by the kiosk next to our CASTLE in the lobby to look at needs, pick up a job description or express your interest in ministering to God’s precious little ones. JOYFUL NOISE & K’S PRAISE will not be meeting this year. A new performing arts program called Elevate will launch this Fall. NEW Elevate Youth Performing Arts Ministry: students, grades 2-12 interested in being on or off stage. No experience necessary! We will perform a Christmas musical and a spring production. Rehearsals begin Sept. 15, 4:30-5:45, west campus. Auditions for casting (no cuts) and backstage interviews Sept. 8 and 11. www.mysignup.com/elevateaudition. Questions: bchennault@fbcg.com
STUDENTS Join us at fbcg.com/ministries/students for more information on Student Ministries at FBCG. If you have questions regarding any of our ministries, please contact Sue Ann Egan at 630.232.7068 x 132 or saegan@fbcg.com.
Student SUNDAY SCHOOL grades 5-12 will not meet will not meet today - Sept. 1 for Family Worship Sundays. Sunday School resumes Sept. 8.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) will study the book of Matthew beginning Monday, Sept. 9. BSF meets Mondays from
6:55-8:45 p.m. in the East Campus Sanctuary. Students grades 1-12 may come with their dads and do the same study at their grade level. Information at bsfinternational.org or contact Kevin Oler at kevin.oler55@gmail.com.
Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets at 7:30 a.m. in West Campus Room 103. Join us for Bible study, coffee
and Christian fellowship.
Men’s Prayer Group meets to pray Tuesday mornings, 6:00-7:00 a.m. in room 204, East Campus. 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 fall registration is underway! Register early to save your spot by visiting the Women’s Ministries Kiosk or fbcg.com/womens-bible-study.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY is seeking to fill part-time paid childcare positions on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings beginning in September. If you love children and would like to help them get to know the love of Jesus in a caring, learning environment, submit an application at www.fbcg.com/job-opportunities. Questions? Contact Shayna at sduncan@fbcg.com or call 224.238.3793. COLLEGE MOMS IN PRAYER invites mothers of college-age students to join groups of 4-6 moms who meet in one another’s homes once a month (day/evening available), Sept.-May, to pray for their students. Register online at www.fbcg.com/collegemoms-in-prayer or at the Women’s Ministries Kiosk by Sept. 8. Questions? Susan Ward, susaneward58@gmail.com. part-time Women’s Bible Study Coordinator is available beginning Oct. 1. This position averages 12 hours per week and requires strong relational as well as administrative skills including basic event planning, data entry, analysis, report building. Applications at fbcg.com/job-opportunities accepted until Fri., Sept. 13. Questions? Michelle Klisares 630.232.7068 x147
ALCs & More Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. ADULT LEARNING COMMUNITIES will not meet today - Sept. 1 for Family Worship Sundays. All class will resume on Sept. 8.
SERVE THE WORLD
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Missionary of the Week: Art and Dorothy Helwig, Converge World Wide, Nigeria; The Helwigs have moved in with
Dorothy’s father in Alpena, MI. (Their daughter’s family with whom they previously lived have gone to the Philippines as missionaries. Please pray for them.) Art and Dorothy return to Nigeria this fall working there until July, 2014. Their 10 year commitment is complete December, 2014. Pray for good health, protection, and fruitful service before their retirement. Pray that their replacements will have full support and be ready to assume responsibility then.
Household goods needed New refugees and the homeless are moving into their own homes! Collection lists are available at the welcome desk or fbcg.com/refugee-partners Questions? Cheryl Pacilio cpacilio@fbcg.com. FBCG “pig-nic” and Food Pak will be Sunday, Aug 25. Sign up at fbcg.com/foodpak/signup to pack food for the Children’s Hunger Fund, a STW recipient. Shifts available at 9:00 and 10:45. If you can’t pack but still want to participate, consider contributing to the STW fund. If you want to help with the Pig-nic contact Doug Drayer at dougdrayer@gmail.com. Kentucky Construction Mission Trip: We are still accepting applications for the mission trip Oct. 13-18, 2013. Applications can be found online! If you have any questions please contact our Short-Term Missions Coordinator, Kim McCart at kmccart@fbcg.com. Mission Connect: On August 25 at our annual meeting you will be given the opportunity to sign up to be an encourager
for one of our missionary families. There are 31 of them. Each one deserves love and care. Please pray with your family or your small group about who you would like to encourage in the coming year. You can sign up on August 18 or 25.
FOOD PANTRY BINS are at each campus to collect food donations. Bins will be labeled with the “needed item”. Thank you for providing food for those in need! Items of the week: Complete Boxed Meals/Pasta/Cereal
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
Giving Envelopes If you would like weekly giving envelopes, please sign up at the Welcome Center in the lobby and they will be mailed to your home every two months. You can also pick up some generic giving envelopes if you are not a weekly donor. Last Week’s Giving
August to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$56,752
$115,435
$1,035
$3,275,543
$14,943
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$1,504 $1,979 $1,714
$5,573 $3,025 $3,870
N/A N/A N/A
$239,367 $73,689 $302,155
N/A N/A N/A
Serve the World
$2,000
$10,239
N/A
$121,347**
-$128,653
Remaining Mortgage
$945,737
*FBCG fiscal year ends 8/31 **Giving towards 2013 goal of $250,000
† 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 ¤ Building Fund - gifts restricted to building-related expenses such as new facility costs or major repairs to existing facilities § Prepare the Way - gifts restricted to reducing our mortgage debt For more financial information or alternative ways to give, see our website at fbcg.com/giving For quick online giving
through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship CafĂŠ
East Sanctuary
West Campus
August 17-18
Compelled to Come, Commanded to Go: An invitation to all Pastor Jonathan Goble
Go with Healing and Hope Pastor Roger Crites
Compelled to Come, Commanded to Go: An invitation to all Pastor Jonathan Goble
Compelled to Come, Commanded to Go: An invitation to all Pastor Jonathan Goble
August 24-25
A New Beginning: The Gospel of Repentance Pastor Jeff Frazier
About Face!: A New Gospel Assignment Pastor Brian Coffey
A New Beginning: The Gospel of Repentance Pastor Jeff Frazier
A New Beginning: The Gospel of Repentance Pastor Jeff Frazier
August 31Sept. 1
About Face!: A New Gospel Assignment Pastor Brian Coffey
A New Beginning: The Gospel of Repentance Pastor Jeff Frazier
About Face!: A New Gospel Assignment Pastor Brian Coffey
About Face!: A New Gospel Assignment Pastor Brian Coffey
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Summer Worship Times ( June 8- September 1): Saturdays at West Campus, 5:00 p.m. Sundays at East Campus, 10:00 a.m. (Traditional); 10:00 a.m. (Trek Worship CafĂŠ) Sundays at West Campus, 9:15 a.m. & 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
/Fbcgeneva @Fbcgeneva
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 - kmccart@fbcg.com o Global Missions - bmcevoy@fbcg.com o Local Serving - cpacilio@fbcg.com o Worship Ministries - athomas@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
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PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIde FOR SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, PRAYER REQUESTS AND COMMENTS