FBC Bulletin | November 17, 2024
FBC Bulletin | November 17, 2024
SERMON
Pastor Jarret Garber
Series: Ephesians: Stand Strong
Sermon: Suit Up
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Operation Christmas Child
We are partnering with Downers Grove Christian School for Operation Christmas Child!
Please return shoeboxes by this Thursday, November 21, so that DGCS can graciously deliver them to a drop-off center.
If you miss our deadline, you can drop off your shoebox to a local collection site by November 25.
Grove Express 5K
Downers Grove is hosting its annual Grove Express 5K on Thanksgiving Day. The race begins at 8:30 AM.
We encourage you to come out and run/walk the race, or join our cheering section at the SW corner of Maple & Washington!
Deck the Halls of FBC
Help decorate the church for the Christmas season on Saturday, November 30! (You do not need to stay the whole time).
9 AM-Noon: Decorating & Clean-up
Noon: Pizza Lunch
12:30-1:30 PM: Finish Projects & Clean-up
Downers Grove Christian School
Job Openings
Part-Time: Spanish Teacher | Computers Teacher
These two positions can be combined to create a full-time position.
Please contact the School Office for more information: 630-852-0832 or office@dgchristian.org
PRAISE & PRAYER FOCUS
FBC STAFF
Jarret Garber (Lead Pastor); wife, Dakota
DGCS STAFF
Sidney Smith-McCormick (P.E.); husband, Colin; Cole, Chloe
DEACONESS COMMITTEE
Diane Chonko (Co-Chair); Debi Thompson (Co-Chair); Shelia Beine; Cindy McCaig; Deborah Morrill; Rebecca Schumacher
MISSIONS
Roy & Joanne Schwarcz, Chosen People Ministries, Illinois
Roy & Joanne Schwarcz, Chosen People Ministries, Illinois
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 | 11.10.24
General Fund
$7,612 Received | $13,654 Budget
Missions Fund
$1,658 Received | $2,527 Budget
Thank you for your generosity!
Ways to Give:
Online | Offering Boxes | Mail