FBC Bulletin | December 8, 2024
FBC Bulletin | December 8, 2024
SERVICE ORDER
“Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful)”
Advent Reading
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
“What Child is This?”
Communion
“O Praise the Name (Anastasis)”
Sermon
“O Praise the Name” Reprise
Opportunities
Prayer
Sending
SERMON
Dr. Steve Bryan
Series: Christmas Fulfilled
Sermon: The Missing Generation
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Bags for Widowed & Shut-ins
The FBC Deaconess Committee is assembling Christmas bags for our church's widowed & shut-ins.
There are two ways you can get involved in this ministry opportunity:
1. Help deliver Christmas bags on Saturday, December 14. Sign up on Church Center if you are able to deliver Christmas bags. Pick up bags in the West Entrance on 12/14 from 10:30-11 AM.
2. Donate items for the bags.
Head to the donation table by the foyer on 12/8 for a sign-up list.
*We do not need assistance assembling bags this year.
Memorial Service for Michael Laskey
Saturday, December 14
First Baptist Church of Downers Grove
Visitation | 10:30 AM
Service | 11:00 AM
Parking:
1. Church Parking Garage, corner of Maple & Washington (enter via Washington St)
2. Neighborhood Streets
3. Handicap Parking, lot off Washington
**Please note the Lincoln Center is hosting a large event during this time, so we encourage you to utilize these options.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes / Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
DGCS 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.
PRAISE & PRAYER FOCUS
FBC STAFF
Josh Peel (DGCS Principal); wife, Mary; Nathaniel
DGCS STAFF
Paula Anderson (Junior High Dept. Chair); husband, Stephen; Emily, Ryan
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Karen Ranallo (Chair); Shelia Beine; Casey Bennema; Donna Bowling; Diane Chonko; Sue Dunn; Kary Grane; Linda Haidacher; Vicki Koresch; Kathy Olson; Debi Thompson; Stephanie Vander Wal
MISSIONS
Kids Alive International, Indiana/Dominican Republic
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 | 12.1.24
General Fund
$13,534 Received | $13,654 Budget
Missions Fund
$743 Received | $2,527 Budget
Thank you for your generosity!
Ways to Give:
Online | Offering Boxes | Mail