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Weekend of September 14 & 15
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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. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We are pleased to welcome into membership the following: Andrea Adam, Thomas Bean, Brooke Bean, John Burns, Mark Cecchi, Chris Corsaut, Michelle Fredaini, John Kruse, Sarah Kruse, John Melby, Kathleen McAlvany, Janet Netzel, Rob Plinske, Sandi Plinske, Sean Ramsey, Marly Ramsey, David and Sondra VanNorman. Join us in congratulating them. JOB OPPORTUNITY FBCG is searching for a Director of Communications to provide strategic leadership and direction to all communications covering a wide variety of media, including print, video, web and social media. A detailed job description and application are available on fbcg.com/job-opportunities. Contact Doug Kight at dkight@fbcg.com if you have any questions. Newcomer Receptions: Are you new to FBCG? We want to welcome you! Join us at any of our three informal receptions: West Campus Glass Room – Sat., Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m. or Sun. Sept. 15 at 11:45 a.m. or East Campus Lobby – Sun. Sept. 22 at 11:45 a.m. We look forward to meeting you! USHERS ARE NEEDED for the West Campus 10:45 a.m. worship service. If you can serve in this way, please contact Doug at dougdrayer@gmail.com or 224.595.6008. Library Looking for a good book or DVD? All you need is an FBCG library card. Card applications are available at both campus libraries. For more info on the library, go to fbcg.com/library and facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary. MUSICIANS: Consider using your musical gifts at FBCG! Opportunities are available for singers and instrumentalists at all worship venues: Sanctuary Choir, orchestra, vocal teams, bands, and Worship Choir. For more info, contact Dee Compton (dcompton@fbcg.com) at East Campus or Angie Thomas (athomas@fbcg.com) at West Campus. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY This nine-week class is being offered on two different days: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (beginning Sept. 26) or Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (beginning Sept. 28). Join us for the first class and check it out without any obligation. For more information or to register, visit fbcg.com or the Welcome Center. LEGACY JOURNEY FBCG is now offering Dave Ramsey’s “Legacy Journey” as a follow-up to FPU to help you leave a legacy to your family and to the world. This seven-week class is being offered on Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 28. For more information or to register, visit fbcg.com or Welcome Center.
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, Martha Huske, Lori O’Connor, and Robin Rix with continuing health needs.
Thank You FBCG for the beautiful bridal shower. We are blessed to have the love, support and generosity of friends and family, thank you. Kaci Deeter and Jake Tews Thank You FBCG for your generosity at our bridal shower. We are so blessed and thankful to have a wonderful church family. Thank you for a memorable day. Emily Snell and Justin Farrand
Thank You FBCG for the beautiful floral arrangement sent to the funeral of Dan’s mother. We appreciate the love, support and prayers of our church family. Dan and Connie Lasse Thank You FBCG for the prayers, cards and lovely basket of flowers given at our time of loss. We rejoice knowing Sue’s dad is home with Jesus. Dick and Sue Tobey
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. Serve in Children’s Ministries! Sunday Preschool West Campus has 6 classrooms insufficiently staffed. Needs: 9:15 - 2 adults,1 youth, 10:45 - 7 adults, 4 youth. All positions are twice a month commitments. Wednesday Night Adventure Club specific needs are game and store workers and more than 20 small group leaders. Interested? Contact Chris Sarros csarros@fbcg.com.
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. Questions: Becky at 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 student ministries, please contact Sue Ann Egan at 630.232.7068 x 132 or saegan@fbcg.com.
56 Ministries (5th & 6th Graders) – Meets at 9:15 and 10:45 at the West Campus in the Alpha Room and at 10:45 at the East Campus in Room 201/202. Club 56 meets on Wednesdays at the East Campus from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Student Center. Register online at fbcg.com or in the Student Ministries office. Souled Out (7th & 8th Graders) – Meets at the 9:15 hour at the West Campus in Room 103 and 10:45 at West in Room 5
and at the East Campus at the 10:45 hour in Room 201/202. D.T.P. begins Sept. 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the West Campus. Register at fbcg.com or in the Student Ministries office.
Souled Out Fall Retreat will be October 11 – 13 at Dickson Valley Camp in Newark, IL. Cost is $120 ($105 before Sept. 27.) Register online or in the Student Ministries office.
TREK (9th – 12th Graders) –– TREK meets Sunday mornings at the 10:45 hour in the Student Ministry Center at the East Campus. Fall Retreat will be October 19-20 in Lake Geneva. Registration materials will be available soon.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. T.E.A.M. IMPACT Men’s Ministry begins Friday, Sept. 27 from 6:00-7:00 a.m. at the West Campus. Pastor Brian Coffey will lead Driven: Seeing God’s Work in Your Work. Register at TEAM@fbcg.com or call the church office, 630.232.7068. New Men’s Study Do you know if you have eternal life? What does it mean to love God? Answer these questions as we
look at the fundamentals of Christian beliefs found in 1 John. Class begins Friday, Sept. 27 from 7:15-8:15 a.m. in West Campus, Room 103. Questions? Contact Dave Prost at davidprost1@yahoo.com
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. Moms Connected mothers of tweens/teens are invited to join us for our kick-off on September 26, 9:15-11:15 at our West
Campus. Jeff Helton will be presenting Long Days, Short Years: An Intentional Game Plan for Parenting and Marriage. Register at the Women's Ministries Kiosk, online at fbcg.com/mc or call 630.232.7068 x138. Childcare available.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE to join Women's Bible Study as we kick-off our fall season. Spaces are available for both morning and evening sessions. Stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk today to secure your spot. For a complete list of studies, visit fbcg.com/womens-bible-study.
ALCs & More Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. Sola Scriptura is meeting on Sun., Sept. 22, 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. Adult Learning Communities Connect to others in your stage of life by joining an ALC! See fbcg.com/sunday-classes
for group information.
SERVE THE WORLD
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Missionary of the Week: Pray for Debbie Abbs with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship as she works recruiting campus staff for colleges in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Pray for wisdom and understanding as she meets with and interviews new recruits. Pray for the gospel to spread across these college campuses as a result. Pray for Debbie, husband Mike, sons Brandon and Luke, who are part of our FBCG family.
COLLECTION BLITZ for new Americans. Sign up to bring just the right thing for a new refugee. A collection board will be at both campuses Sept 14,15. Fill a need OR collect the whole list and help on move in day! Experience the world down Randall Road with Refugee Partners, Contact Pam Harris pamelaharrisrn@aol.com
Coffee Volunteers Needed! Due to some shifting schedules, the East Campus is need of volunteers to clean up coffee after the second service. Please contact Gretchen Gilbert ggilbert@fbcg.com if you would be willing to volunteer one Sunday a month. 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: Toiletries/Peanut Butter/Complete Meals (Pastas with meat, etc.)
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
Seniors If you are at least 70 ½ years of age, did you know you can make a charitable deduction to FBCG directly from your IRA, have it count toward your required withdrawals from your IRA, and save taxes even if you don’t itemize? For more information contact Fred Morris at fmorris@fbcg.com.
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
Sept. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$63,050
$108,951
-$12,951
$108,649
-$12,951
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$3,149 $1,535 $1,325
$6,596 $2,805 $3,995
N/A N/A N/A
$6,596 $2,805 $3,995
N/A N/A N/A
$1,952
$3,386
N/A
$131,730**
-$118,270
Serve the World
Remaining Mortgage *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
$888,253
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Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Sept. 14Sept. 15
Shallow Soil: The Immature Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier
Shallow Soil: The Immature Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
Hard Soil: The Resistant Heart Pastor Brian Coffey
Shallow Soil: The Immature Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier
Sept. 21Sept. 22
Hard Soil: The Resistant Heart Pastor Brian Coffey
Hard Soil: The Resistant Heart Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
Shallow Soil: The Immature Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier
Hard Soil: The Resistant Heart Pastor Brian Coffey
Sept. 28Sept. 29
Soft Soil: The Responsive Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier
Soft Soil: The Responsive Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
Cluttered Soil: The Distracted Heart Pastor Brian Coffey
Soft Soil: The Responsive Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier
Missed a sermon? You can view any of our past sermons on-line at fbcg.com Regular Worship Times (Starts September 7): 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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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
PRAYER NEEDS/Comments o Confidential/Pastors Only o For the Prayer Team & FBCG Staff o I’d like to speak to a Pastor ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
FINALLY.... o My contact information has changed o Please add me to the weekly email newsletter o I would like giving envelopes (you can pick up temporary envelopes at the Welcome Center)
FBCG CONNECTION CARD Date _______________________________________ o East Campus
o 9:15 am (Traditional) o 9:15 am (Worship Café) o 10:45 am
o West Campus o Sat. Evening
o 9:15 am o 10:45 am
About You Name________________________________________ Birthdate: Month_________Day_______Year_______ Spouse’s Name________________________________ Birthdate: Month_________Day________Year______ Address______________________________________ City, State, Zip________________________________ His Phone ______________________ o Cell o_ Home His Email ____________________________________ Her Phone______________________ o Cell o_ Home Her Email ___________________________________ o Single o Married o Divorced o Widowed
Children living at home:
(please give birthdates of those 18 and under) Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name ___________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________ Name____________________________________________ Date of Birth______________________________________
I AM A: (CHECK APPLICABLE) o First Time Guest o Regular Attender
o Returning Guest o FBCG Member
Relationship with jesus: o I made a first-time decision for Christ today. o I re-committed my life to Christ today. o I would like to talk to a pastor about becoming
a Christian.
I WOULD LIKE MORE INFO (CHECK APPLICABLE) o What This Church Believes o Membership o Baptism o Children’s Ministries o Infant-K o 1st -4th Grade o Student Ministries Grade: o_ 5th-6th o 7th-8th o 9th-12th o Adult Ministries o College o Women o Men o Senior Adult o Small Groups o Adult Sunday Classes o Support and Recovery
PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIde FOR SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, PRAYER REQUESTS AND COMMENTS