Bulletin | November 16, 2025
Bulletin | November 16, 2025
SERVICE
“God So Loved”
Welcome
Generosity
“All Sufficient Merit”
“Cornerstone”
“Prince of Heaven”
Message
“Give Me Jesus”
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
Sending
*Kids are dismissed for Children's Church before the message.
MESSAGE
To All Generations
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17
Series: 1 John
Speaker: Jarret Garber, Lead Pastor
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHRISTMAS BAGS FOR WIDOWS & SHUT-INS
We’re gathering items to bless our church’s widows and shut-ins this Christmas. You can help by donating items or delivering the Christmas bags. Every contribution, big or small, helps remind our dear members that they are loved!
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Sunday, 11/16 - Sunday, 11/30
Sign up in-person on a Sunday morning to donate items or help deliver Christmas bags. *You can also sign up online to help deliver bags. Click below for details.
Friday, 12/5
Deadline for donated items
Sunday, 12/7
Pick up bags for delivery after service
Shoeboxes are due to DGCS by Thursday, Nov. 20. You can also bring your shoebox to a nearby OCC dropoff location. Click below to find one close to you!
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
We need volunteers to help decorate our church for Christmas on Saturday, November 29, 9 AM - 1 PM!
This is a great opportunity to serve with and get to know the FBC family! Any amount of time you can help is appreciated. Kids are welcome to help, too! Lunch provided around 11:30 AM.
PRAYER FOCUS
FBC STAFF
Josh Mazariegos (Director of Music & Groups) & Family
DGCS STAFF
Jon Hravatic (4th Grade) & Family
GLOBAL OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Bobbi Dice; Rich Dunn; Sue Dunn; Beth Jankowski; Allen Josey; Nicki Josey; Ed McCabe; Deborah Rea; Audrey Ward
MISSIONS
Dan & Laurie Anderson | Hope Bible Mission, Guatemala
Need prayer, care, or have news to share?
GIVING
THROUGH FIRST BAPTIST DOWNERS GROVE
FINANCIAL REPORT 11.9.25
GENERAL FUND
$5,045 Received | $14,888 Budget
MISSIONS FUND
$1,376 Received | $2,527 Budget
MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS FUND
$16,125 | Total (including Global Outreach Committee's matching offer)
“Each one must give as he has directed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7