Bulletin | February 1, 2026

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*2nd -4th Grade class remains in service for Communion Sunday.

MESSAGE

The End of a Love Letter

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Speaker: Pastor Jarret Garber

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

God has richly blessed FBC for 175 years, so we invite you to share His love throughout February and beyond.

 

Commit to doing a simple act of love or kindness in February, stop by our 175 Acts of Love display to fill out and hang a card, and let's celebrate what God is doing through our church family!

Caring Network's Baby Bottle Drive

Caring Network provides spiritual, emotional, and material support to women dealing with unplanned pregnancies, enabling them to choose life. You can help by participating in their Baby Bottle Drive:

 

1. Pick up a baby bottle at our display.

2. Fill it with money or a check.

3. Return your baby bottle to FBC by Sunday, Feb. 22.

 

You can also give online by visiting Caring Network's website below. Your gift can truly make a difference!

Caring Network

DGCS Annual Dinner & Auction Gala

Join us Friday, March 13, for a wonderful celebration of Downers Grove Christian School’s mission and future, featuring a silent auction, dinner, and live auction.

 

Visit dgcs2026.givesmart.com to purchase tickets, sponsor, donate, or buy Teacher Wish List items.

DGCS Gala

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PRAYER FOCUS 

FBC STAFF

Rob Peterson (Minister of Maintenance) & Family

 

DGCS STAFF

Sharon Nese (Pre-K Aide) & Family

 

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 

Greg & Debby Nichols | Greater Europe Mission, Czech Republic

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GIVING

THROUGH FIRST BAPTIST DOWNERS GROVE

FINANCIAL REPORT 1.25.26

GENERAL FUND

$7,405 Received | $14,888 Budget

 

MISSIONS FUND

$3,552 Received | $2,527 Budget

Giving statements for the 2025 tax year: Statements were emailed 1/26 and include a download link that expires 2/8. You can also access statements any time on Church Center: Click here to log in and view your statement.

“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

Thank you for your generosity!

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