The McQuearys will be home for a while from Costa Rica (Michelle is already here). They are looking for a car seat for their four year old to use for the six weeks they will be home. If anyone has one they can lend, please call Betty McQueary's house and let them know. 630-969-4654.

Thank you.

Gerrie Larsen went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 12/15/10 at 1:30PM. Gerrie was 98 years old and was a member of FBC for over 50 years.

Services will take place at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - 4343 Main St - Downers Grove IL 60515
on Saturday, 12/18/10.

Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m. (immediately following visitation)

Please feel welcome in celebrating Christmas with us. There are plenty of ways to be a part of the celebrations at First Baptist. A great way to share with others the true meaning of Christmas by handing out tracts at the train stations to the busy commuters coming and going. Or join us for the beautiful Candlelight Service which is a long time tradition and First Baptist. For more information on these events please contact the church office.

• 12/16/10 DGCS Band Concert 7:00 PM
• 12/22/10 Tract Distribution at the Belmont Train Station 6:00 AM
• 12/23/10 Tract Distribution at the Main Street Station 6:00 AM
• 12/24/10 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 PM
• 12/26/10 Sunday Service 10:30 AM

There will be NO Sunday school or ABFs on December 26th, and only one service at 10:30 AM. The nurseries, toddler class, children's church (ages 4 & 5) and junior church (grades 1-4) will be available.

Parents, with cold season upon us, please keep your children out of the nursery if they have any of the following:
1) Any degree of fever in last 24 hours
2) Chronic or loose cough
3) Eye or ear discharge
4) Vomiting or diarrhea in last 24 hours
5) Yellowish or green nasal discharge

Thank you for considering the health of all the children we serve in the nursery.

Tanya Matousek and Larisa Calvanese

Don't forget to bring your family and friends to FBC's Family Christmas in the Gymnasium on Sunday, 12/5/10 at 6:00 PM

A time of wonderful Christmas music and songs, delicious cookies, snacks and beverages and a wonderful time of fellowship.

There will be lettuce and some juice in the main parking lot for you to help yourself. There will also be bread in the building on the west side. If you are here this evening for the service, be sure to pick up lots of everything.

Just a friendly reminder - THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE AT 7:00 TONIGHT WEDNESDAY 11/24.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD shoe boxes are due tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/17/10. You may drop them off at the West entrance of the building or at the church office.

It looks like Greg Gunderson is going to have a few unused weeks near Disney again this year. If you know of anyone looking to go to Florida for a week beginning January 1st or 2nd I can get them into a nice resort just 4 miles West of Disney.

Please contact Greg at greg@selectchurchinsurance.com

Dear Friends,

Do you feel the "Holy Spirit" nudging you to reach out to others, to reach out to friends, neighbors, relatives or even just acquaintances? If so, please join us tonight for a time of sharing ideas for outreach.

Bill Hybels, in his book, Just Walk across the Room poses the question, "What if redirecting a person's forever really is as simple as walking across the room?" What if offering the hand of friendship would be the first step on their journey of discovering Jesus as their savior? What if it all begins with one step in their direction?

Please join us tonight to learn about some "Simple First Steps" in reaching out and to discuss ideas, experiences and concerns in reaching out to those who are "far from God."

Tonight, Friday Nov.12th 7pm
David and Debbie Morrill's
510 36th street
Downers Grove
For info or questions Call Debbie at 630-698-9138.