Welcome to
Weekend of September 7 & 8
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. 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! Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Applications are available at both the east and west campus libraries. For more info on the library, go to fbcg.com/library and facebook.com/firstbaptistlibrary. 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) or Angie Thomas (athomas@fbcg.com). 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
fbcg.com/fbcg
Please remember your FBCG family in prayer this week: Kim McCart, Jean Gavard, Linda Koehling, Penny Welch, Kayla Juan, Bill Boggio, Mary Pat Wright, and Robin Rix with continuing health needs.
Thank You FBCG for the flower arrangement and cards sent after the passing of my father, Robert Wray. Your expressions of sympathy were deeply appreciated. Jeff & Lori Wray Congratulations to proud new grandparents, Steve and Jan Jeffrey on the birth of grandson, Riordan O’Malley Jeffrey born on August 28 to Andy and Kate Jeffrey. We extend our love and sympathy to families that have lost loved ones this week: to Gary and Betty Hornbuckle on the passing of Gary’s mother, Bernice Hornbuckle on Wednesday, August 28; to Richard and Sue Tobey, John and Sarah Kruse on the passing of Sue’s father and Sarah’s grandfather, John E. Jones on Friday, August 30 . Please keep these families in your prayers.
Families of Military will meet today, at noon in West Campus Room 5 (lower level). We are a group who meets monthly to pray and support family members who are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Please join us! Please call Peggy Reese 630.208.7402 or email: pbreese1@gmail.com for more information.
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 Weds 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. Fri, 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. SERVANTS ARE STILL NEEDED Weekend Ministry: Child Care, Children’s Welcome Center, 2-K Teachers & Helpers, Music,
Greeter, Media, Crafts, Wednesday Night Ministry- Child Care, Preschool, Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Games, Drama, Crafts, Store Workers, Small Group Leaders (adults & youth). Contact Chris Sarros, csarros@fbcg.com, 630.232.7068 x125.
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.
Sunday School --- 5th & 6th graders options: West 9:15 & 10:45 in Alpha Room; East Campus 10:45 in Room 202 7th & 8th Graders options: West 9:15 Room 103; 10:45 Room 5 and East Campus 10:45 in Room 202. TREK Sunday Morning at 10:45 at the East Campus in the Student Center. Club 56 begins Wednesday, Sept. 11. Register online at fbcg.com or in the Student Ministries office. DTP begins Sunday, Sept. 15. Register online at fbcg.com or in the Student Ministries office.
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. Starting Sept. 7, Bill
Peterson will lead Look for Our Lord’s Appearing: An End Times Study. Join us anytime you can for coffee and Christian fellowship. 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.
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.
WOMEN Join us at fbcg.com/women for information on Women’s Ministries at FBCG. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY STARTS in one week! It’s not too late to register for the fall session. On-line registration is closed, so please visit the Women’s Ministries Kiosk and plan to join us this Tuesday or Wednesday! Patchworks will meet Wed., Sept. 11 from 9 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 in working order and basic sewing supplies are needed. New style fabric kits will be provided. For more information call Jolene at 630.430.2294 or Betty Lou at 630.377.0884.
Stampers & Scrappers! Join us on Friday, Sept. 13, 6:00-11:30 p.m., East Campus, Room 100, for our first Scrap Night
of the ministry year. Enjoy a night 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. FBCG Women Hike! Join us for a day of hiking at Starved Rock, Saturday, September 14. Depart from the West Campus at 9:00 a.m., hike, lunch at the lodge and return back to church by 4:00 p.m. Bring a friend! To register, contact Teresa teresaduncan@sbcglobal.net or Lorene at lcoffey@fbcg.com. A staff position, averaging 12 hrs/week for Women’s Bible Study Coordinator is available Oct. 1. Strong relational and administrative skills required including basic event planning as well as database entry, analysis and report building. Applications are at fbcg.com/job-opportunities and may be submitted through Fri., Sept. 13 Questions? Michelle Klisares 630.232.7068 x147. Mothers of tweens/teens are invited to join us for our Moms Connected 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.
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 kickoff this Sunday. Connect to others in your stage of life by joining an ALC! See the chart on the back of the bulletin for group information.
SERVE THE WORLD
fbcg.com/serve-the-world
Missionary of the Week: Pray for Michelle Munoz, in Portland Oregon, with International Teams. She is working
with youngsters to help end human trafficking. Pray that God will use her for His glory in this ministry and in all she does. 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: Peanut Butter/Canned Vegetables/Canned Fruits. ESL training for World Relief tutors and classroom aides. Sept. 14, 9-3 pm. Warrenville. For more information or preregistration (by Sept 11). hdavis@wr.org 630.906.9546 x25
GENEROSITY UPDATE
fbcg.com/giving
“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
Sept. to Date Giving
vs. Budget
Year to Date Giving*
vs. Budget
General Fund †
$45,959
$45,959
-$10,201
$45,959
-$10,201
Benevolent Fund ¥ Building Fund ¤ Prepare the Way §
$3,447 $1,270 $2,670
$3,447 $1,270 $2,670
N/A N/A N/A
$3,447 $1,270 $2,670
N/A N/A N/A
$1,434
$1,434
N/A
$129,778**
-$120,222
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
$889,578
For quick online giving through our website, please feel free to use this QR code
Sermon Notes
Adult Learning Communities kickoff this Sunday! Class
Demographic*
Time & Location
Led By
Built to Last
Young married couples (20s-30s) with children
10:45 a.m. at West Campus Rm 103
Steven Lemon
Pathfinders
Anyone in their 30s-40s
9:15 a.m. at West Campus Rm 5
Dave Prost
Life Builders
Parents of students in Jr. & Sr. high & college
10:45 a.m. at East Campus Chapel
Mark Wooten
Early Risers
All Ages and Stages
8:00 a.m. at West Campus Alpha Rm
Mike Boyle
Seekers
Anyone 60+
9:15 a.m. at East Campus Chapel
Lee Norris
*Note: Descriptions reflect the primary class demographic; however, anyone is welcome to attend any of our Adult Learning Communities.
Upcoming Sermons Date
Sat. Night/West
Worship Café
East Sanctuary
West Campus
Sept. 7Sept. 8
The Generous Farmer: The Seeds of the Kingdom Pastor Brian Coffey
The Generous Farmer: The Seeds of the Kingdom Pastor Brian Coffey- Video
The Generous Farmer: The Seeds of the Kingdom Pastor Jeff Frazier
The Generous Farmer: The Seeds of the Kingdom Pastor Brian Coffey
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
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
/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
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