Welcome to
Weekend of September 28 & 29
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. LIBRARY Did you know our library has over 300 DVDs for all ages? We think we have something for everyone--to make you laugh: Chondra Pierce, A Piece of my Mind--to make you think: Ravi Zacharias at Yale University--for kids: Veggie Tales League of Incredible Vegetables... Stop in one of our three locations and take a look.
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.
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.
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, Lori O’Connor, and Robin Rix with continuing health needs.
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.
RENAISSANCE SUPPORT GROUP for parents and caregivers of children with special needs will meet again on Tue, Oct. 1, 7-8:30pm at the West Campus Glass Room. Join us to be refreshed and encouraged through God’s Word and others walking the same path. Alberta Crescenzo at 630.222.3659, Sally Marino at 815.508.3270, or by emailing RenaissanceFBCG@gmail.com
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 is scheduled to begin October 2, but may be delayed due to insufficient staffing. Please check the FBCG website this week for information. We are still in need of small group leaders and game leaders (adults & youth). If you would like information about serving, or would like to volunteer, please contact Chris Sarros. 630.232.7968 x125 or csarros@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 & 10:45 in the West Campus Alpha Room and at 10:45 in the East Campus 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 9:15 in West Campus Room 103; 10:45 at West Campus Room 5; and 10:45 at East Campus Room 201/202. D.T.P. meets Suns. from 6-7:30 p.m. at West Campus. Fall Retreat will be Oct. 11-13 at Dickson Valley Camp in Newark, IL. Cost is $120 ($105 before Sept. 27.) Register at fbcg.com or in the Student Ministries office.
TREK (9th – 12th Graders) - meets Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. in the East Campus Student Ministry Center. Fall Retreat is October 19-20 in Lake Geneva. Register at fbcg.com or in TREK.
MEN Join us at fbcg.com/men for more information on Men’s Ministries at FBCG. 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! T.E.A.M. IMPACT Men’s Ministry meets Fridays 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 meets Fridays 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 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
STAMPERS & SCRAPPERS! Join us on Friday, October 4, 6:00-11:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 100, for our monthly Scrap Night. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun and uninterrupted work time. Bring your supplies and a friend; snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact Nancy O’Connor at 630.992.1213 or fbcgscrap@comcast.net to RSVP.
PATCHWORKS will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9:00 a.m. to 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 will be provided. Questions? Jolene at 630.430.2294 or Betty Lou at 630.377.0884.
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 have extra money. 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.
ADULT Join us at fbcg.com/adult for more information on Adult Ministries at FBCG. SOLA SCRIPTURA is meeting on Sun., Oct. 6, 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.
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: Joel and Barbara Wright, ICM Converge Worldwide, US-Brazil. Pray for qualified leaders for their Brazilian churches in Boston, Brockton, and Chicago. Pray for Pastor Marcone in Boston. For visa approval for Andre DeMesquita and family. He will lead worship in Chicago. Pray for wisdom and empowerment for Joel as to next steps in the Brazilian church network. Also pray for the spiritual lives of their adult children Josh, Sarah, and Gabriel
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.
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.
MERCY MINISTRY 101Fox Valley Christian Action is offering excellent training at Riverwoods in St. Charles on 5 Thursdays evenings in Oct. If you’ve wondered how to serve the poor with dignity and mercy, this is for you. Contact Cheryl to find out more or go to cpacilio@fbcg.com 630.232.7068 x152 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: Canned Fruits/Canned Vegetables/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
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 †
$63,544
$237,957
-$14,203
$237,957
-$14,203
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$1,962 $1,607 $1,484
$10,628 $5,217 $8,069
N/A N/A N/A
$10,628 $5,217 $8,069
N/A N/A N/A
$6,9053,346
$13,637
N/A
$141,981**
-$108,019
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
$868,856 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. 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
Oct. 12- 13
Bumper Crop: The Harvest of the Kingdom Pastor Jeff Frazier
Bumper Crop: The Harvest of the Kingdom Pastor Jeff Frazier- Video
Bumper Crop: The Harvest of the Kingdom Pastor Brian Coffey
Bumper Crop: The Harvest of the Kingdom Pastor Jeff Frazier
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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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)
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