In conjunction with Downers Grove Christian School, First Baptist Church welcomes Answers in Genesis on Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 and Monday, March 3rd, 2008 for six unique sessions by Dr. Tommy Mitchell.

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
9:00 AM - Are You Intimidated?
10:30 AM - Why Genesis Matters
6:00 PM - Why Can't a Day Mean a Day?
7:00 PM - Noah's Ark and the Global Flood

Monday, March 3rd, 2008
7:00 PM - Jurassic Prank: A Dinosaur Tale
8:00 PM - Do You REALLY Have Answers?

Answers in Genesis teaches that "facts" don't speak for themselves, but must be interpreted. That is, there aren't separate sets of "evidences" for evolution and creation-we all deal with the same evidence (we all live on the same earth, have the same fossils, observe the same animals, etc.). The difference lies in how we interpret what we study. The Bible-the "history book of the universe"-provides a reliable, eye-witness account of the beginning of all things, and can be trusted to tell the truth in all areas it touches on. Therefore, we are able to use it to help us make sense of this present world. When properly understood, the "evidence" confirms the biblical account.

Ken Ham, AiG-USA president, says of Dr. Mitchell: "Dr. Mitchell has been a personal friend of mine for many years now. Not only is he a popular internist among his peers and patients, but he just happens to be an excellent public speaker. Dr. Mitchell has studied the creation message for several years and is extremely knowledgeable about biblical apologetics-he has also been influenced by the many AiG lectures he has heard over the years."

Christina Lynn Marks, age 25; beloved daughter of Douglas B. and Cynthia Lynn Marks. Visitation Sunday 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home 4343 Main St (1 block south of Ogden Ave) Downers Grove. Funeral Monday 11:00 AM with a luncheon immediately following at First Baptist Church of Downers Grove, Maple and Washington Streets. Memorials to the Downers Grove Christian School, 929 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

AWANA has been canceled tonight, Wednesday, February 6th, 2008, due to the weather. Please pass the word. Signs will be put out and a message will be on the phone service. Have a safe evening.

Gleaners for the Lord has lots of Butternut Squash in a trailer in First Baptist's main parking lot. Please help yourself to as much as you would like before it freezes.

There will be a tour of the CareNet facilities after the morning Worship Service on Sunday, January 27th, 2008. Pastor Don heading up the tour, which should take less than an hour. If you would like to be a part of the tour, please email the church office or call 630-852-0800.

CareNet is located at: 515 Ogden Ave - Downers Grove IL 60515.

There are still two needs for help with the PADS Ministry for November 20th:

First, there are 5 spots open for help with the 6:00 a.m. clean-up crew Wednesday, November 21st. This crew has a lot of work to complete in a short amount of time. We must be done and out of the church by 7:30. Many hands make this a much more reachable goal.

Second, there is a need for the food: milk, orange juice, snacks for lunches, bacon etc.

Please visit Karen at the sign-up table on Sunday if you are able to help. Prayfully consider your help with this ministry.

The On Wings Of Faith Banquet will be held on November 17th at 6:30PM in the FBC Gymnasium.

Choice of Entrée:

• Chicken Epicurean: Baked boneless chicken breast stuffed with wild rice & veiled with a white wine supreme sauce
• Beef Roulade: Stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, & roasted garlic & crested with a rich burgundy sauce
• Vegetarian Option: Vegetable lasagna with supreme sauce

Adults Only - Dress Attire

We need to get your RSVP by November 6th so we can get a head count for the caterers. Please relay names attending and entree choices by calling the church office at 630-852-0800 or Lori Ham at 815-886-0684.

YOUR RESPONSE IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE.

Thank you!

Yes, we still are gleaning on the weekends!

This Saturday, October 27th from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. we will be gleaning winter squash. For those of you who are familiar with Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard, IL, the squash patch is 100 yards past (west) of the entrance into the orchard. Just on the right side of the road. You can see the patch from the road. We will be picking all varies of winter squash; hubbarb (my favorite) acorn, butternut, turbard, carivail, just to name a few. Winter squash is extremely healthy for you and stores very well, hence the name "winter squash". Native Americans introduced the food to the pilgrims. Another reason it is a Thanksgiving favorite.

Yes, we are still "gleaning" "windfall" apples at Royal Oak Orchard on Sundays from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The last couple of weeks we have been averaging 10,000 pounds of apples per day!

For more information contact Joe Royston at (630) 207-6403.

We have been having a wonderful time serving the Lord with several Girl Scout troops form Downers Grove, Naperville, and Carol Stream and one Boy Scout Troop Eagle Scout Project from Libertyville. We have also been joined by several "small group studies" from Willow Creek, Harvest Bible Chapel, First Baptist, Bensenville United Methodist, Woodstock Methodist, as well as my "veteran gleaners". Don't miss your chance this year. We are on "borrowed time".


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The Missions Banquet is this Saturday, October 20th at 5:00PM. There is still time to sign up. To get your name in, please contact the church office at 630-852-0800.

The keynote speakers are Scott and Lorna Muha. You won't want to miss this great evening of food, guest speakers and fellowship - a time for the whole family.

The Lincoln Center parking lot, as well as the entrance/exits off of Maple Avenue and the entrance to the south of the building will be closed next Sunday, September 9th due to seal coating and re-stripping. Please pass the word along. Many people will be gone this Sunday and will not hear about this. Thank you. FBC Office