Bulletin | April 6, 2025

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MESSAGE

You Can't Have It Both Ways

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Series: Following Jesus

Speaker: Pastor Jarret Garber

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Steps Class

Interested in being baptized or becoming a member of First Baptist Downers Grove?

 

Or are you new to FBC and want to learn more about the heart of our church?

 

Join us for Next Steps class on May 4 after church to learn who we are and to take your next step at FBC.

 

Please sign up on Church Center so we can plan for lunch & childcare needs.


Become a VBS Volunteer

Serve as a VBS volunteer June 9-13 at First Baptist Downers Grove! VBS will be held in the evening each night, starting at 6:30 PM.

 

Vacation Bible School is jam-packed with Bible lessons, games, crafts, singing, and more, and we need your help to make it all happen!

 

We welcome adults AND teens to serve. Check out our sign-up for ways you can serve others this summer!

Moody Women's Conference

Called conference is a one-day training event designed to equip women who serve in ministry leadership.

 

Join us on Moody’s Chicago campus or watch online with women from around the country who seek to be strengthened in their calling to serve God in ministry.

 

Please contact the Church Office if you are interested in carpooling!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sign-up & Details on Church Center

PRAISE & PRAYER 

FBC STAFF

Johnny Elliott (Youth Pastor); wife, Hannah; Elizabeth, Peter, Andrew

 

DGCS STAFF

Pat Quinn (Junior High); wife, Sherry

 

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Casey Bennema; Donna Bowling; Diane Chonko; Linda Haidacher; Vicki Koresch; Peace Mensah; Kathy Olson; Margaret Radek; Karen Ranallo; Nicole Rogers; Debi Thompson; Stephanie Vander Wal

 

MISSIONS 

Ben & Katie Newton, Cru, Wisconsin

GIVING

“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

Financial Report | 3.30.25

 

General Fund 

$4,521 Received | $13,654 Budget

 

Missions Fund

$921 Received | $2,527 Budget

 

Thank you for your generosity!

 

Ways to Give:

Online | Offering Boxes | Mail