Virginia Marks (Doug Marks' mother) went home to be with the Lord over the weekend. Visitation will be at Adams, Winterfield, Sullivan on Main just south of Ogden (across from Downers North High School) on Thursday, 3/18/10 from 6-9 p.m. She will lie in state from 9-10 a.m. at Fairview's Elrich Chapel on Friday, 3/19/10 at Fairview Village on Fairview just south of 63rd Street. Her service will follow at 10 a.m. Pastor Don will be officiating.

If you would like to send a card/note: Mr & Mrs Doug Marks -6830 Springside Ave - Downers Grove IL 60516

Just a reminder that DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins this weekend - 3/14/10. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

This Sunday, March 7th, 2010 our Morning Worship Service guest speaker will be Robert "Bob" Thomas, former Chicago Bears and Notre Dame University kicker and current Illinois Supreme Court Justice.

Be sure to return at 6:00pm for the Evening Communion Service with Dominican Mission Team report and video. Childcare available for ages 0-Kindergarten.

We are looking for volunteers for childcare during the FBC Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7 P.M.

This will be for kids ages 0-Kindergarten and Grades 1st-4th.

If you are able to help with this need, please contact Tanya Matousek at 847-630-0791.

Thank you.

If you are interested in being a part of the Easter Choir please show up on Wednesday evening at 6:00p.m. in the sanctuary.

Rehearsals are held every Wednesday evening until further notice.

If you would be interested in being part of the choir for Easter, rehearsal begins tomorrow, Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Dear Church Family,

Many of you will come to First Baptist tomorrow morning at 10:00AM to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Bonnie Zimmerman. In order to accommodate the large number of people expected to be here, we would like to inform of you of the following logistics.

Our main parking lot at Maple & Washington will be used ONLY for those who will participate in the funeral procession after the service. The parking lot attendants and funeral director will be lining up your car as you arrive for the funeral service. Please do not enter this lot if you will not participate in the procession.

Those who will only attend the service should plan on parking as follows. There are spots available along neighboring streets as well as the Downers Grove Parking Garage. If you are able to walk a short distance, we strongly encourage you to park in one of those locations. We will also run a shuttle from the First United Methodist Church located at Maple and Main Streets. Please park in the west spaces of their lot and wait for the First Baptist vehicle to transport you to FBC. The shuttle will also run after the service, leaving from the FBC west entrance.

While we often use the Lincoln Center lot, located west of First Baptist, we ask that our people use that lot only as a last resort. Due to Park District programming, we do not have the access to this lot we would normally enjoy.

Let's all do our part to accommodate the large number of guests who will come to our church tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

You are Loved,

Pastor Rob Chagdes

Everthing will be held at First Baptist Church - 929 Maple Ave - Downers Grove IL 60515 630-852-0800.

For out of town friends and family, click here for driving directions.

The wake will be on Tuesday, 1/26/10 from 4-9 p.m.

The memorial service will be on Wednesday, 1/27/10 at 10a.m.

If you have any questions please contact the church office at 630-852-0800.

Several months ago, Pastor Don shared with the congregation that Vickie Wigsmoen was a surrogate mother for a family that was unable to have children. On Thursday, 1/21/10, Vickie gave birth to John Henry III who weighed in at 6 lbs/13 oz and was 19" long.

Vickie & Al (who have a three year old son, Ethan) were thrilled at the happiness of the new parents as they took their new baby home from the hospital.

Vickie is at home treasuring their precious son, Ethan, and the knowledge that another family now has the opportunity to share in the joy of being parents.

Praise God for this wonderful miracle and heart warming testimony.

Born this morning, Tuesday, 1/19/10 at 7:18 via cesarean-section. She weighed in at 6 lbs/1 oz and 19 inches long and sporting a nice head of dark hair. She has passed her first exams, i.e. Apgars.

Heather and Meredith are both healthy and happy and look forward to going home.

The Phegley Family would like to thank you all who kept them in your thoughts and prayers over the last nine months.