Welcome to
Weekend of September 21 & 22
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. The back of the card also offers a place to share prayer requests. We would love to pray for you over any personal concerns. 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 in the East Campus Lobby – Sun. Sept. 22 at 11:45 a.m. We look forward to meeting you! 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 flowers, given in memory of Andie’s mom, Carol Thorngren. We appreciate your prayers and compassion, and find comfort in knowing that she is now with the Lord. Steve & Andie Burchett THANK YOU FBCG for the wonderful flowers, given in memory of my mother, Bernice Hornbuckle. Thank you also to Pastor Roger for his excellent service a mom’s graveside. Gary & Betty Lou Hornbuckle
SHOWER INFORMATION visit fbcg.com/fbcg for information about the wedding shower for Libby Fansler (daughter of Jim and Angie Fansler) and Jacob Koch. WEDDING INVITATION John and Nancy Deeter invite the congregation of FBCG to the marriage of their daughter, Kaci Deeter, to Jake Tews, Saturday, October 5, 3:00 p.m. in the East Campus Sanctuary.
MINISTRY NEWS
CHILDREN Join us at fbcg.com/children for more information on Children’s Ministries at FBCG. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING is available during all worship services at both campuses for children Birth-4th grade. ADVENTURE CLUB for 1st - 4th grade begins Wednesday, October 2. Small group leaders and game people are still needed. This
is a great opportunity for parents to connect with their own children, or for those without children in the house to experience the joy that comes from ministering to children.
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) – 9:15 & 10:45 West Campus in the Alpha Room and 10:45 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) – 9:15 West Campus in Room 103; 10:45 West Campus in Room 5; and 10:45 East Campus
in Room 201/202. D.T.P. meets Sundays from 6-7:30 p.m. at West Campus. 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.
WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP invites you to join us on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the East Campus lobby at 1:00 p.m. to pray for the church staff, our missionaries and members of our congregation. Come and be a part of this vital prayer ministry for our church. Questions? Contact Betty at 630.208.9728.
MOMS TOGETHER mothers of young children are invited to our kick-off as Julie Barnhill presents Raising Your Child with Love and Limits. Join us on Thursday, October 3 or 17 from 9:15 - 11:15 am at our West Campus. To register, stop by the Women’s Ministries kiosk or visit fbcg.com/mt
SENIOR SINGLE LADIES are invited to the Forget-Me-Nots for lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Noon in the East Campus
Canteen. We’ll take a trip down memory lane talking about what it was like to feed our families in the 1950’s, compared to current prices, with a game and discussion. RSVP by Oct. 7 to Barb Harris at 630.710.4652.
SINGLE MOMS are invited to brunch on Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:15 a.m., West Campus, Room 8 with Jessica Schuessler, mother of four and local “expert” on the tricks of saving, whether to get out of debt or to save. Join us as Jessica presents on Frugal Living: Creatively Stretching Your Money. RSVP by Oct. 10 to lcoffey@fbcg.com DEEP WATERS BOOK GROUP invites women to a discussion of Unseduced and Unshaken by Rosalie de Rosset on Oct. 15, 7:00 p.m. in the West Campus, Glass Room. For more information: fbcg.com/deep-waters-book-club.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE to join Women's Bible Study as we kick-off our fall season. Space is still available for the Tuesday morning session. Stop by the Women's Ministries kiosk today. 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 this Sun, Sept. 22, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center! Pastor Jeff Frazier welcomes everyone to join us in our study of the book of Romans.
WHAT IS LIFE ALL ABOUT? Who is Jesus and why does it matter? Discover the answers at Christianity Explored, a free 7-week class, Sundays, Oct. 13 - Dec. 1, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in West Campus Room 103. Childcare provided with prior registration. Register online or at the Welcome Center.
SERVE THE WORLD
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MISSIONARY OF THE WEEK: John & Carrie Smith; Papa New Guinea with Wycliffe Bible Translators- Praise God that John was able to repair the remote HF radio site antenna and their family truck. Pray for success installing a solar power system in the village of Malasiga Oct 14-21, good health for the family, and that the translators will experience God’s favor.
MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS OFFERING - Each year our congregation graciously gives an offering for our missionaries. Help
make Christmas special by bringing your gifts October 6, 13, & 20. These offerings are used to provide gifts for their families, unexpected medical expenses, special needs in their ministry, etc. You can write missionary Christmas on giving envelope.
AUSTRIA TEAM pray for the team as they serve in the clothing room and prayer walked the camp this week, praying for the European Church, refugees, guards, and town officials. Pray for an anonymous refugee who is looking for truth. FOR MEN ONLY! A new short-term mission trip to Los Cabos Mexico, from Jan. 26 - Feb. 2, will feature construction, caring for the local people, and being equipped to serve. For more information and applications email kmcart@fbcg.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: Pancake mix & Syrup, 100% fruit juice, Paper products (tp, paper towels)
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 †
$65,765
$174,413
-$14,707
$174,413
-$14,707
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$2,070 $805 $2,590
$8,666 $3,610 $6,585
N/A N/A N/A
$8,666 $3,610 $6,585
N/A N/A N/A
$6,905
$10,291
N/A
$138,635*
-$111,365
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
$870,340 For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
Sermon Notes
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Sept. 21-22
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. 28-29
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
Oct. 5- 6
Cluttered Soil: The Distracted Heart Pastor Brian Coffey
Cluttered Soil: The Distracted Heart Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
Soft Soil: The Responsive Heart Pastor Jeff Frazier
Cluttered Soil: The Distracted Heart Pastor Brian Coffey
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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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
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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
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PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIDE FOR SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, PRAYER REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
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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