Bulletin | December 14, 2025
Bulletin | December 14, 2025
Second Week of Advent : JOY
SERVICE
Advent: JOY
“Angels (Glory to God)”
Welcome
Generosity
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
“O Praise the Name”
Message
Response
Sending
*Kids 4th Grade and under are dismissed for Children's Church before the message.
MESSAGE
How We Know
Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24
Series: 1 John: That You May Know
Speaker: Jarret Garber, Lead Pastor
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Two Services Begin December 21
9:00 AM | Fellowship Hall *ADA Accessible 10:30 AM | Chapel *Livestream
*Children’s Church/Nursery - both services
*Sunday Morning Grow Groups - 10:30 AM.
NO IN-PERSON SERVICES DEC. 28 | LIVESTREAM SERVICE ONLY
FBC is closed Dec. 26-Jan. 3 due to the Sanctuary Refresh Project. Join us for worship on fbcdg.org/livestream, Facebook, or YouTube.
Our schedule for two services will resume January 4, 2026.
Year-End Giving
Due to the building closure Dec. 26 - Jan. 3, please note the following updates for year-end giving:
*In-Person: Giving must be dropped off by 12/24.
*By Mail: Giving must be postmarked by 12/31. We cannot credit offering for 2025 tax statements after 12/31/25.
*Online: Give through 12/31.
Thank you for your generosity!
Questions? Contact the Church Office.
Advent Devotional
We want to help you grow in Christ this Christmas through reading the Advent devotional, "Christmas: From Cover to Cover". Discover the Christmas story from Genesis to Revelation. Click the image above or scan the QR code to get started.
Don't want to download an app? Email the Church Office to request a PDF copy.
PRAYER FOCUS
FBC STAFF
Jarret Garber (Lead Pastor) & Family
DGCS STAFF
Jenny Kusreau (P2/P3) & Family
CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN ED COMMITTEE
Brittany Arcisz; Debbie Diekevers; Jessica Grabowski; Jennifer Guo; Diane Lauridsen; Laurie McCabe; Lorena Montoya; Jenny Pearson; Paul Pleva; Juanita Sari; Lety Von Kerens
MISSIONS
Gary & Kate DeGraaf | Greater Europe Mission, France
Need prayer, care, or have news to share?
GIVING
THROUGH FIRST BAPTIST DOWNERS GROVE
FINANCIAL REPORT 12.7.25
GENERAL FUND
$6,042 Received | $14,888 Budget
MISSIONS FUND
$3,141 Received | $2,527 Budget
“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