First Baptist Church of Downers Grove News http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0 News items for Family. en-us Copyright 2007 2007-09-28T16:41:08.000 30 SUNDAY'S SERVICE 9/5/10 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=387 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=387 Reminder 2010-09-04T05:41:14.753-07:00 AWANA MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=386 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=386 Reminder 2010-08-31T08:55:37.363-07:00 LADIES BIBLE STUDIES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=385 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=385 Reminder 2010-08-28T07:56:45.497-07:00 PICNIC http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=384 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=384 Announcement 2010-08-20T07:33:25.013-07:00 PADS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=382 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=382 Ministry Need 2010-08-12T06:51:32.357-07:00 PICTURES FOR PICTORIAL COMING TO AN END http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=381 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=381 Announcement 2010-08-02T08:03:35.78-07:00 PICTORIAL PICTORIAL PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=380 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=380 Reminder 2010-07-29T11:53:08.557-07:00 PADS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=379 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=379 Ministry Need 2010-07-29T06:26:43.537-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=377 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=377 Notice 2010-07-26T07:29:54.147-07:00 SUNDAY 7/25/10 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=376 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=376 Notice 2010-07-23T08:35:29.717-07:00 PINE TRAIL CAMP SUNDAY 7/25/10 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=375 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=375 Announcement 2010-07-21T12:18:40.47-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=374 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=374 Notice 2010-07-21T12:15:51.45-07:00 URGENT NEED http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=373 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=373 Ministry Need 2010-07-20T12:12:25.787-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=372 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=372 Notice 2010-07-19T11:07:31.42-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=371 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=371 Notice 2010-07-14T09:25:25.24-07:00 Celebrating 25 years! http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=191581&id=172386341861&ref=mf http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=370 Announcement 2010-07-12T14:38:47.08-07:00 Moody Bible Institute, memories, Scripture, and the presentation of a gift raised by the church family. A reception followed the Morning Worship Service with goodies that tasted as good as they looked. Visit our Facebook page to see pictures of the program and reception. ]]> PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=369 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=369 Notice 2010-07-12T11:38:11.81-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=368 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=368 Notice 2010-07-08T15:06:51.017-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=366 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=366 Ministry Need 2010-07-07T14:05:36.94-07:00 PARK PLAY DATE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=365 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=365 Reminder 2010-07-06T12:16:50.22-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=364 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=364 Reminder 2010-07-03T07:45:28.01-07:00 KIDS SUMMER UPDATE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=363 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=363 Announcement 2010-06-30T07:58:11.123-07:00 PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=362 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=362 Announcement 2010-06-28T07:55:37.407-07:00 BABY SHOWER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=360 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=360 Reminder 2010-06-23T08:21:36.623-07:00 WALK FOR LIFE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=359 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=359 Reminder 2010-06-18T12:58:16.583-07:00 PARK PLAY DATES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=357 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=357 Announcement 2010-06-17T13:10:33.017-07:00
  • June 24: Lebeck Park in Westmont (rain plan: Westmont library)
  • July 1: Sixtythird Street Park in Woodridge (rain plan: Woodridge library)
    • Parking for Sixtythird Street Park is available at the Dobbertin's house: 3030 63rd St Woodridge, IL 60517 Play dates are from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Pack a lunch if you would like to stay for a picnic. We hope to see lots and lots of people there!!! ]]>         PICTORIAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=356 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=356 Ministry Need 2010-06-15T14:49:21.917-07:00 contact the church office or call 630-852-0800. You may also sign up for your portrait through the same. Thank you so much for considering to help. ]]> JOB OPPORTUNITY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=355 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=355 Notice 2010-06-11T15:06:55.607-07:00 SUNDAY 6/13/10 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=354 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=354 Notice 2010-06-10T10:34:40.533-07:00 SUNDAY SERVICES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=351 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=351 Reminder 2010-05-27T06:20:14.257-07:00 FORMER MEMBER DONALD DEAN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=346 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=346 Announcement 2010-05-20T06:20:04.58-07:00 THIS SATURDAY MAY 15 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=343 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=343 Reminder 2010-05-13T07:37:20.127-07:00 FBC ANNUAL MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=342 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=342 Reminder 2010-05-12T06:49:40.753-07:00 ANNUAL MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=341 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=341 Reminder 2010-05-11T07:45:02.043-07:00 NURSERY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=340 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=340 Ministry Need 2010-05-10T07:16:35.533-07:00 CONGRATULATIONS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=339 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=339 Announcement 2010-05-06T12:22:43.843-07:00 NEEDS/UPCOMING EVENTS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=338 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=338 Reminder 2010-05-05T06:35:34.467-07:00
  • A few more nursery workers are needed. Please contact Tanya Matousek at 847-630-0791.
  • Don't forget the VBS meeting tomorrow evening at 7:00. This meeting is more of an informational meeting and to let you know what types of workers are needed. This meeting does not obligate you in any way. We encourage to come out and see what it is all about. THURSDAY EVENING - 7:00 - FELLOWSHIP HALL!
  • ALL CHURCH WORKDAY SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010. See you there.
    • ]]>         MATTHEW HEIMANN'S MISSION TRIP http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=337 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=337 Announcement 2010-05-05T06:30:15.203-07:00 FORMER MEMBERS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=336 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=336 Notice 2010-05-04T07:24:08.123-07:00 GLEANERS FOR THE LORD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=335 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=335 Reminder 2010-04-29T07:31:15.083-07:00 GLEANERS FOR THE LORD "POTATO DROP" http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=334 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=334 Notice 2010-04-27T07:20:25.083-07:00 NURSERY WORKERS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=333 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=333 Ministry Need 2010-04-27T06:24:12.47-07:00 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=332 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=332 Ministry Need 2010-04-27T06:20:30.553-07:00 VBS MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=331 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=331 Announcement 2010-04-27T06:17:47.887-07:00 AWANA CARNIVAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=330 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=330 Ministry Need 2010-04-26T13:52:10.49-07:00 Vacation Bible School http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/vbs http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=329 Coming Soon 2010-04-16T15:17:54.413-07:00 April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? Vacation! Whether or not we have seen our last of the cold, summer vacation will be here in two short months. And with summer vacation comes Vacation Bible School. This year's theme is High Seas Expedition. At High Seas Expedition, kids explore the mighty love of God on a journey that will change them forever! High Seas Expedition is filled with incredible Bible-learning kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Bible Point crafts, teambuilding games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the High Seas Expedition activities that help faith flow into real life. So, are you ready for the voyage of a lifetime? Then do not wait. Download a registration form or sign up for a volunteer opportunity today. For registration forms or more information, please visit:]]> MYRTLE CALIENDO http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=328 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=328 Announcement 2010-04-12T08:04:46.2-07:00 MARIAN TUTTLE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=327 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=327 Announcement 2010-04-06T06:21:44.417-07:00 Easter Sunday April 4th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=326 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=326 Reminder 2010-04-01T06:33:04.733-07:00 EASTER CHOIR http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=325 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=325 Reminder 2010-03-31T06:28:32.173-07:00 Palm Sunday Service http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=324 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=324 Coming Soon 2010-03-24T10:16:15.703-07:00 ABF/Worship Service all children will remain in Sunday School classrooms until the start of the 10:30 Worship Service where they will parade through again. If you are only attending the 10:30 service, please arrive by 10:15 to sign in your 2s & 3s and 4s & Ks. 1st - 4th Graders should be dropped off upstairs in the Junior Church rooms to be escorted down with their teachers and the rest of the class. Thank you - We look forward to a joyful Procession of Palms! FBC Kids]]> MRS VIRGINIA MARKS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=323 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=323 Announcement 2010-03-15T12:22:37-07:00 DON'T BE LATE FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL/CHURCH http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=320 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=320 Reminder 2010-03-10T09:51:10-07:00 Sunday, March 7th at First Baptist Church http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=317 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=317 Coming Soon 2010-03-05T18:33:19-07:00 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. ]]> CHILDCARE DURING FBC BUSINESS MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=314 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=314 Ministry Need 2010-02-25T11:35:40-07:00 EASTER CHOIR http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=313 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=313 Reminder 2010-02-22T11:18:26-07:00 EASTER CHOIR http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=310 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=310 Announcement 2010-02-16T12:09:24-07:00 Parking for tomorrow's funeral http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=306 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=306 Update 2010-01-26T17:55:04-07:00 SERVICES FOR BONNIE ZIMMERMAN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=304 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=304 Announcement 2010-01-25T12:18:25-07:00 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. ]]> A NEW LIFE/A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=299 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=299 Announcement 2010-01-23T09:57:42-07:00 MEREDITH GRACE PHEGLEY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=297 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=297 Announcement 2010-01-19T12:59:21-07:00 CELEBRATING BONNIE ZIMMERMAN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=291 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=291 Reminder 2010-01-12T09:47:05-07:00 Church Directory. This can be anything from personal times with Bonnie, women's ministry, children, nursery, Sunday school, music, etc. If you would rather send something via US mail you may address it to: First Baptist Church 929 Maple Ave Downers Grove IL 60515 If you have any questions, please contact Darlene at the church office 630-852-0800 or click here. Thank you.]]> CUBBIES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=290 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=290 Reminder 2010-01-12T09:42:38-07:00 This Weekend at First Baptist Church http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=287 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=287 Reminder 2010-01-08T19:01:52-07:00 ABFs and two worship services - 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, we will have Communion at the end of our 6:00 PM evening service and then will begin our 24-Hour Prayer and Fasting. Click here to sign up for half hour slots to pray. We look forward to seeing you Sunday morning.]]> CELEBRATION http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=286 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=286 Announcement 2010-01-08T12:54:40-07:00 Church Directory. This can be anything from personal times with Bonnie, women's ministry, children, nursery, Sunday school, music, etc. If you would rather send something via US mail you may address it to: First Baptist Church 929 Maple Ave Downers Grove IL 60515 If you have any questions, please contact Darlene at the church office 630-852-0800 or click here. Thank you. ]]> 24-HOURS OF PRAYER AND FASTING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/calendarList.aspx?group=16 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=285 Announcement 2010-01-06T15:38:06-07:00 Ladies Retreat http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=13&news=282 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=283 Coming Soon 2009-12-31T13:27:06-07:00 Join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Downers-Grove-IL/First-Baptist-Church-of-Downers-Grove/172386341861 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=280 Announcement 2009-12-31T11:07:29-07:00 CHILD CARE NEEDED UPDATE/CORRECTION http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=278 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=278 Update 2009-12-18T16:57:13-07:00 GAITHER HOMECOMING: THE CHRISTMAS TOUR http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=277 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=277 Notice 2009-12-18T14:54:32-07:00 "GLEANERS FOR THE LORD" FUNDRAISER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=276 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=276 Announcement 2009-12-18T12:58:50-07:00 SUNDAY SCHEDULES CORRECTION http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=273 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=273 Notice 2009-12-16T15:43:35-07:00 AGNES ANDERSON http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=271 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=271 Announcement 2009-12-14T09:47:31-07:00 AWANA CLUBS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=270 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=270 Notice 2009-12-09T17:45:10-07:00 AWANA CLUBS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=269 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=269 Reminder 2009-12-08T11:47:45-07:00 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=268 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=268 Coming Soon 2009-12-03T18:29:31-07:00 "The Herdmans were the worst kids in the whole history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars, even the girls, and talked dirty and cussed their teachers and took the name of the Lord in vain and set fire to Fred Shoemaker's old broken down tool house." That doesn't sound like the first lines of a play entitled The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Where are the Angels, the Wise Men, Mary and Joseph? Rest assured, they are all there, along with a first-time director, the local know-it-all, a less than enthusiastic husband/father, and, of course, the Herdmans. Mix everything together and you have the ingredients for a highly entertaining, if somewhat unconventional, Christmas program, which will be presented at First Baptist Church in Downers Grove. Two performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be staged at the church, located on the corner of Maple and Washington Streets in downtown Downers Grove, on Saturday and Sunday, December 12th and 13th. Both performances will begin at 7:00 p.m., and the community is invited. Admission is free. Author Barbara Robinson spins a tale of a traditional Christmas pageant put on by a local church. It is shaping up to be the same pageant as every other year when Leroy Herdman (played by Sam Arguello) once again steals the lunch of Charlie Bradley (Ryan Pleva). After Charlie informs Leroy that he gets all the treats he wants at Sunday School, Leroy rounds up the rest of his delinquent siblings and shows up at church the next Sunday, just in time to be cast in the Christmas pageant. Leroy is joined by his older brother Ralph (played by Josiah Gulden), sister Imogene (Zoe Gulden), brothers Claude and Ollie (Logan Sanders and Garrett Sanders) and feisty little sister Gladys (Isabel Gulden). Despite never being in church before, and having never heard the Christmas story, the Herdmans snatch up several key roles in the pageant, including Mary, Joseph, and the Angel who announces the birth of Christ to a group of shepherds. This puts fill-in director Grace Bradley (Krista Gulden) in the position of pulling together her first Christmas pageant with a pack of hooligans disrupting every attempt to practice. Imogene's habit of smoking cigars in the ladies room leads to the fire department putting an end to one practice, while another rehearsal ends in mayhem as the Herdmans suggest that the shepherds get together and wipe out King Herod. Gladys even suggests a new title for the production – Revenge at Bethlehem! "It's really funny," says Ryan Pleva. "My favorite part is the scene where we are practicing for the pageant and then everything goes wrong as the Herdmans start beating up on everybody." Despite the lack of preparation, the show must go on. As narrator Beth Bradley (Nicole Peterson) explains, the Herdmans bring some unusual plot twists to the traditional Christmas story. Gladys, as an angel, not only announces the birth of Jesus, but she uses force to get the shepherds headed to the proper manger in Bethlehem when they don't move quickly enough for her liking. "My favorite part is when the shepherds stumble up on the stage and the angel shouts a message to them," said Joel Springer, one of the non-Herdman kids in the pageant. "The characters are funny and the church goes haywire when the Herdmans enter the Christmas pageant." Imogene Herdman, playing Mary, puts down her cigar long enough to take the stage with Joseph and the baby Jesus. While the Angel Choir sings Away in a Manger, Imogene picks up the baby and burps it, much to the disgust of Alice (Lauren Phegley). Alice, who originally planned to play Mary until Imogene showed up and bullied her out of the part, certainly doesn't believe that baby Jesus would have had colic and needed burping. "I like being in the play because I get to be a baby angel and I think it will be one of the most exciting plays people will see," said Taylor Elwood, who has a role as a member of the Angel Choir. "I think too that everybody needs to be reminded of what Christmas is really about. Come see for yourself!" "I think the Christmas Pageant play would be good if a lot of people came because it is a nice thing to see at Christmas time and people will enjoy the true meaning of Christmas," added her sister and fellow Angel Choir member Caleigh Elwood. Even the wise men make an appearance, although without the traditional gifts. Leroy feels that food would make a more practical present, and he brings a ham from the Herdman family's welfare basket to give to Mary and Joseph. Despite the many non-traditional elements of the pageant, the performance comes off without a hitch. The Herdmans' involvement makes the pageant seem like an entirely new story, even for those in the church who have attended the pageant year after year. For Imogene, it turns out she discovers what Christmas is all about, and the Herdmans leave without destroying any property or stealing from the collection plate. "I like the play because it's funny and because people who come and don't know Jesus will learn about him," said Erika Chagdes, who plays Doris, another of the children in the pageant. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Christmas story like never before. You'll be treated to a cigar-smoking Mary who feels the need to burp baby Jesus, a ham-toting wise man, and even an angel who gets her inspiration from comic books. Yet through all of the mayhem and craziness, the real message of Christmas can be found. As Taylor Born, who plays Beverly, says, "It's a good idea to watch it because it's a funny story, but if you listen carefully you can also hear the true meaning of Christmas." For more information, please contact the church office or call 630-852-0800.]]> Important Drama Rehearsal Changes http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=267 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=267 Update 2009-12-02T14:23:41-07:00 Who needs two? http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=266 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=266 Announcement 2009-12-01T16:10:05-07:00 Pastor Rob has two Blackhawks tickets available for tonight's game (begins at 7:00pm), Section 326, Row 14, Seats 14 and 15. They are $30 each. If anyone is interested please contact the church office right away at 630-852-0800. Pastor Rob plans on leaving with the youth group from the church at 5:00pm.]]> CHRISTMAS DRAMA REHEARSALS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=265 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=265 Announcement 2009-12-01T10:00:06-07:00 CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR WIDOWS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=264 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=264 Reminder 2009-11-25T12:25:08-07:00 THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=263 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=263 Reminder 2009-11-24T12:54:06-07:00 CHRISTMAS DRAMA http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=262 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=262 Notice 2009-11-23T16:53:21-07:00 PROP NEEDED http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=260 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=260 Ministry Need 2009-11-20T16:12:27-07:00 contact Pastor Rob or through the church office at 630-852-0800. Thanks.]]> Kids Christmas Updates http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=258 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=258 Reminder 2009-11-19T10:01:54-07:00 Piano Player Needed http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=256 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=256 Ministry Need 2009-11-12T16:13:54-07:00 Lety Von Kerens as soon as possible.]]> The Best Christmas Pageant Ever http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=255 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=255 Coming Soon 2009-11-07T09:30:15-07:00 What time is it? http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=253 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=253 Reminder 2009-10-31T17:13:56-07:00
  • Vessels
  • Young Adults
  • Partners In Christ
  • Stepping Stones
  • Truth Seekers
    • ]]>         GETTING TO CHURCH ON TIME http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=252 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=252 Reminder 2009-10-30T10:24:03-07:00 NURSERY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=251 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=251 Ministry Need 2009-10-28T10:05:32-07:00 CLASS LOCATION CHANGES FOR SUNDAY 10/25/09 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=249 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=249 Reminder 2009-10-22T10:03:15-07:00 COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=248 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=248 Ministry Need 2009-10-22T09:51:03-07:00 MISSIONARY CHRISTMAS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=247 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=247 Ministry Need 2009-10-22T09:45:06-07:00 LUNCH WITH MISSIONARIES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=246 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=246 Ministry Need 2009-10-21T17:09:45-07:00 MEAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=245 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=245 Ministry Need 2009-10-19T16:35:08-07:00 RECEPTION/DINNER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=244 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=244 Announcement 2009-10-16T11:01:50-07:00 MISSIONS BANQUET http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=243 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=243 Reminder 2009-10-15T16:52:39-07:00 Missions Conference 2009 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=241 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=241 Coming Soon 2009-10-14T14:32:32-07:00 Sunday, October 18 9:00am & 10:30am Worship Services Scott Muha, TEAM-Venezuela Other missionaries in the ABFs and Sunday school classes! Missions Banquet Noon to 1:30pm - following the morning worship services International menu featuring recipes from our missionaries in the U.S.A. and around the world Adventures in Truk Scott & Lorna Muha Plus a separate program for children *Several missionaries, including a representative from Kids Alive, will also be attending the banquet. Don’t miss this excellent chance to get to know them!*

    Sunday, October 25

    9:00am & 10:30am Worship Services Brent Preston, TEAM-Russia Other missionaries in the ABFs and Sunday school classes! Missionary Christmas 6:00pm Evening Service Tim & Joan Carmical New Tribes Mission-Papua, New Guinea *We’ll be collecting a special Christmas gift for all our FBC missionary families and enjoying an early taste of Christmas—cookies, carols, hanging ornaments.* ]]>         DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION RECEPTION http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=240 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=240 Announcement 2009-10-13T17:26:43-07:00 VISITOR GREETING TRAINING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=237 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=237 Notice 2009-09-23T10:06:38-07:00 TOM WHITE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=236 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=236 Update 2009-09-22T15:37:00-07:00 NANCY THOMPSON http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=235 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=235 Update 2009-09-22T14:53:43-07:00 AWANA CLUBS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=234 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=234 Ministry Need 2009-09-14T16:42:41-07:00 ABFs/SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=233 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=233 Reminder 2009-09-10T12:11:42-07:00 FROM RYAN, MATTHEW, JUSTIN, BRANDON http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=232 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=232 Announcement 2009-09-10T11:55:07-07:00 MOVING HELP http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=228 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=228 Ministry Need 2009-09-08T13:23:52-07:00 JOY LaPUMA'S HOUSE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=226 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=226 Announcement 2009-09-03T15:52:25-07:00 AWANA http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=225 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=225 Ministry Need 2009-09-03T09:51:12-07:00 AWANA leaders/helpers. Thank you to those of you who were able to come out. And for those of you who were not able to attend the meeting and are still interested in helping out at AWANA please email us and let us know and/or just show up on Wednesday, 9/9/09 at 7:00 p.m. and we will find a place for you. We are in need of helpers, whether it's every Wednesday night or a couple of times a month, we can use you. We would certainly like to have more Verse Listeners so each child can have the one-on-one time needed to recite what they have memorized. This is about a 30 minute time slot and if that is all you are able to give, we would appreciate it. Even if you can help out as a substitute that would be great. Please contact us or call the church office at 630-852-0800 to let us know of your availability. Thank you. Your AWANA Club leaders.]]> AWANA CLUBS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=224 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=224 Coming Soon 2009-08-31T09:50:17-07:00 FOOD ITEMS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=223 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=223 Reminder 2009-08-28T12:51:22-07:00 AWANA MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=222 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=222 Reminder 2009-08-28T12:48:37-07:00 PRAISE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=219 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=219 Notice 2009-08-25T09:47:58-07:00 FBC ANNUAL PICNIC http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=218 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=218 Reminder 2009-08-21T09:12:35-07:00 FBC ANNUAL PICNIC http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=217 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=217 Reminder 2009-08-19T13:51:16-07:00 Hummer Park is on Fairview just north of Maple Ave. Food will be served at 4:30 PM. To sign up, contact us or call the church office at 630-852-0800. We look forward to seeing you there! ]]> ROB PETERSON'S GRANDFATHER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=214 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=214 Notice 2009-07-27T12:11:38-07:00 PINE TRAIL CAMP http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=213 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=213 Reminder 2009-07-23T17:32:36-07:00 TOM L WHITE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=212 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=212 Notice 2009-07-23T15:36:06-07:00 PINE TRAIL JUNIOR CAMP http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=211 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=211 Reminder 2009-07-17T11:36:15-07:00 PRAYER REQUEST http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=210 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=210 Announcement 2009-07-14T11:39:27-07:00 PINE TRAIL CAMP NEEDS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=207 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=207 Ministry Need 2009-07-08T12:31:27-07:00 TERRI CAVIN'S MOTHER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=206 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=206 Notice 2009-07-08T12:20:01-07:00 TERRI CAVIN'S MOTHER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=205 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=205 Announcement 2009-07-07T11:44:28-07:00 Summer Sunday Schedule http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=204 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=204 Reminder 2009-07-01T10:15:08-07:00 Adult Bible Fellowship classes, there will be only one worship service at 10:30 AM, and there will be no Children's Church for children ages 1st through 4th grade. Beginning Sunday, July 5th, 2009 we will have only one Worship Service at 10:30 AM. The 9:00 AM service, in addition to the 10:30 AM service, will resume on September 13th, 2009. There will be Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowship classes at 9:00 AM only, effective Sunday, July 12th, 2009 through Sunday, August 30th, 2009. On Labor Day Weekend, there will be no Sunday School or ABFs on Sunday, September 6th, 2009. There will be two ABF Summer Electives at 9:00 AM beginning Sunday, July 12th, 2009:
    • Partners In Christ - Pete Ruvalcaba teaching Chuck Colson's "The Faith Once For All" in Room 204
    • Life Builders - Jim McMahan teaching from Philippians in Room 103
    The Young Adults ABF will continue to meet with Doug Artis in the Conference Room. Please join us this summer as we worship the Lord and grow in the knowledge of His Word!]]>         VBS Photos http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/photos.aspx?group=20 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=202 Announcement 2009-06-29T17:31:25-07:00 VBS section of Children's Ministries. PARENTS: contact us for full size photos of your cadet. Each photo has a number in parenthesis. Send the numbers of the photos you want and we'll email the pictures to you. Note: even though a full size link is beneath each photo, due to the high number of photos, the images on the website have been shrunk to optimize for size and bandwidth. ]]> CARE NET http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=197 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=197 Reminder 2009-06-19T10:35:27-07:00 ROBERT JENNINGS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=196 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=196 Update 2009-06-18T11:19:59-07:00 MIKAYLA (SLINKMAN'S NIECE) http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=195 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=195 Update 2009-06-12T14:45:22-07:00 PRAISE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=194 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=194 Update 2009-06-10T11:24:59-07:00 Missing VBS promotional DVD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=192 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=192 Notice 2009-06-08T12:32:37-07:00 VBS Reminders http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=191 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=191 Reminder 2009-06-08T11:20:20-07:00 VBS:
    1. There will be a crew leaders meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. It is extremely important that all crew leaders attend.
    2. Decorating the rooms/halls: many hands are needed. Decorating will take place on:
      • Wednesday, June 10th from 4:00-8:00 PM
      • Thursday, June 11th from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
      • Sunday, June 14th following the 10:30 AM Worship Service
    3. We would like to thank those of you who have donated the toilet and paper towel rolls - we now have plenty and do not need any more.
    4. We are still in great need of:
      • Parmesan cheese containers
      • Powdered drink mix containers
      • Pringles containers (without the chips)
      • Small oatmeal containers
    Thank you to all of you for your donations. ]]>         TIMESHARE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=190 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=190 Notice 2009-06-04T16:34:06-07:00 URGENT NEED FOR JR CHURCH http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=189 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=189 Ministry Need 2009-06-04T16:32:13-07:00 VBS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=188 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=188 Reminder 2009-06-03T09:18:04-07:00 ESTATE SALE OF JOY LA PUMA http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=187 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=187 Notice 2009-06-02T12:42:44-07:00 Robert Kunz http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=186 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=186 Announcement 2009-06-02T12:38:40-07:00 BUSINESS MEETING MEAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=184 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=184 Reminder 2009-05-26T16:59:40-07:00 CHRIS BEAMAN'S ESTATE SALE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=183 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=183 Notice 2009-05-26T16:54:17-07:00 SUNDAY 5/24/09 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=182 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=182 Announcement 2009-05-22T15:13:16-07:00 WEDNESDAY 5/27/09 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=181 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=181 Reminder 2009-05-21T10:15:14-07:00 SUNDAY SERVICE 5/24/09 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=180 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=180 Reminder 2009-05-21T10:09:40-07:00 PLANTING AT ZIMMERMAN'S http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=179 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=179 Announcement 2009-05-21T09:25:56-07:00 Baby Lindsey Dobbertin http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=178 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=178 Announcement 2009-05-19T12:05:16-07:00 CHILDREN'S MINI CAMP & GAME NIGHT http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=177 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=177 Announcement 2009-05-19T09:18:24-07:00 LOOKING FOR HELP http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=174 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=174 Ministry Need 2009-05-14T18:37:21-07:00 Lindsey Dobbertin http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=173 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=173 Update 2009-05-13T16:13:47-07:00 ALL CHURCH WORK DAY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=172 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=172 Reminder 2009-05-13T09:07:53-07:00 John Hicks and Jennifer Potes http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=171 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=171 Reminder 2009-05-08T16:28:35-07:00 Moody Bible Institute. The reception will be in Fellowship Hall from 10:00-10:30 am (between services). Plan to stop by and greet John and Jennie. This is their final Sunday at First Baptist Church. ]]> BUSINESS MEETING CHILD CARE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=169 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=169 Ministry Need 2009-05-06T14:51:10-07:00 Vacation Bible School http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/vbs http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=168 Coming Soon 2009-05-03T19:32:29-07:00 Get ready to blast off with Vacation Bible School's Operation Space coming June 15th- 19th, 9:00am to Noon. Kids will participate in Galactic Games, Stellar Snacks, Cosmic Crafts, Bible Basic Training and Space Probe Lessons. This is for children currently in Kindergarten through 4th grade. 5th graders also register as helpers in training! Preschool will be available to VBS workers. Go to our VBS page to download a registration form. Registration is limited to the first 200 applicants so register soon. Introduce a Child to Jesus Many children first form a lasting relationship with Jesus through the excitement of Vacation Bible School. Did you? Please join the fun as we put together one of our church’s largest outreach events to our community and our children. We need 50 people to make our Operation Space adventure happen! Necessary personnel include:
    • Drama Team
    • Leaders
    • Crew Leaders
    • Preschool Teachers
    • Nursery Workers
    • Registration Workers
    • Publicity
    • Decorating Workers & Crew
    Please contact the church for details on how you can join in the fun. Another way of help is to donate supplies we need for Operation Space. Currently we need:
    • Regular size EMPTY cereal boxes
    • Toilet paper rolls (just the cardboard center)
    • Paper towel rolls (just the cardboard center)
    • Pringles EMPTY Containers
    • Parmesan cheese EMPTY containers
    • Powder mix EMPTY containers
    • Black, White, orange, & yellow card stock
    • Star and space stickers
    There will be a box to place your items in at the West Entrance of the building and in the Church Foyer. Thank you for your help!]]>         KATIE LUBY'S FATHER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=167 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=167 Update 2009-05-01T12:42:09-07:00 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=166 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=166 Update 2009-04-30T15:25:58-07:00 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=165 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=165 Reminder 2009-04-30T10:50:46-07:00 KATIE LUBY'S DAD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=164 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=164 Announcement 2009-04-28T12:31:56-07:00 GARY WILK http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=162 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=162 Update 2009-04-25T18:42:08-07:00 GARY WILK http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=161 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=161 Notice 2009-04-24T17:27:33-07:00 PRAISE/PRAYERS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=160 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=160 Announcement 2009-04-24T14:12:43-07:00 JOY LAPUMA http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=159 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=159 Notice 2009-04-22T14:34:04-07:00 WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY LEADERS/PARTICIPANTS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=157 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=157 Reminder 2009-04-20T15:08:39-07:00 Lindsey Mei-Liu Dobbertin http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=156 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=156 Update 2009-04-20T13:11:24-07:00 New Baby Dobbertin http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=155 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=155 Update 2009-04-17T15:24:12-07:00 GLEANERS FOR THE LORD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=154 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=154 Announcement 2009-04-17T15:05:53-07:00 ROLAND & RUBY HOUGHAM'S SON'S SERVICES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=153 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=153 Notice 2009-04-13T10:57:14-07:00 CHILD CARE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=151 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=151 Ministry Need 2009-04-03T15:10:34-07:00 Spring 2009 Newsletter http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/newsletter/familynews200904.pdf http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=150 Announcement 2009-04-02T17:53:00-07:00 The Spring 2009 newsletter is now available online in pdf format. To view it you must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader installed (most computers already do). Please note: newsletter is 3.5MB, which could take up to 9 minutes to download over 56Kbps dialup. Get Adobe Reader
    ]]>         Dead to Sin, ALIVE in Christ http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=149 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=149 Coming Soon 2009-04-02T17:04:55-07:00 ABFs: 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM Baptisms: 10:30 AM Good Friday service will be contemplative, but not without hope! As we meditate on the events leading to our Savior's crucifixion and death, we will watch a skit presented by members of our youth group. Communion will be served. Good Friday, April 10th, 2009 Service with Communion: 7:00 PM Easter morning, both services will contain a drama focusing on the empty tomb. The choir will be presenting special music and there will be joyful songs for the entire congregation to lift up their voices in praise. Pastor Don Zimmerman will conclude the service with a message entitled, "Dead to Sin, ALIVE in Christ!" Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2009 Worship Services: 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM]]> HOUGHAM OPEN HOUSE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=148 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=148 Announcement 2009-04-01T17:31:24-07:00 SARAH SALLEE SPEAKING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=147 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=147 Notice 2009-03-30T16:58:18-07:00 BIRTHDAY WISHES http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=146 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=146 Announcement 2009-03-25T18:16:07-07:00 EASTER CHOIR http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=145 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=145 Announcement 2009-03-25T16:05:24-07:00 EASTER CHOIR http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=140 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=140 Reminder 2009-03-17T17:31:54-07:00 FBC CHURCH OFFICE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=139 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=139 Announcement 2009-03-17T12:23:46-07:00 FASTING/PRAYER FOR BONNIE ZIMMERMAN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=135 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=135 Announcement 2009-03-15T15:24:37-07:00 Bonnie Zimmerman news http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=134 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=134 Announcement 2009-03-14T18:10:01-07:00 here. All subsequent updates will also be posted to this new page. Anyone subscribed to receive news from this list by email will continue to receive Bonnie's updates as well. There is no need to subscribe to another mailing list. Please continue to keep Pastor Don and Bonnie in your prayers.]]> FIREPROOF MOVIE - FREE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=132 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=132 Reminder 2009-03-13T12:54:44-07:00 MEALS FOR THE ZIMMERMANS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=128 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=128 Ministry Need 2009-03-12T13:11:36-07:00 FIREPROOF http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=127 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=127 Announcement 2009-03-11T17:37:03-07:00 here. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SATURDAY NIGHT. Pastor Don ]]> FBC BUSINESS MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=126 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=126 Reminder 2009-03-11T09:47:06-07:00 GEORGE RODDEN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=125 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=125 Announcement 2009-03-10T16:46:20-07:00 GARY WILK http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=124 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=124 Announcement 2009-03-10T16:03:14-07:00 GARY WILK http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=122 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=122 Announcement 2009-03-10T09:33:55-07:00 Fireproof ministry opportunities http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=120 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=120 Ministry Need 2009-03-09T10:34:34-07:00 Pastor Anthony: Hors d'oeuvres - DeAnn Conklin Decorating - Suzanne Garriott Mingling couples - Enrique De La Paz Visitor Assistance - Randy Conklin Child Care - Kelly McCaig If you would like to be a part of a prayer group during the Fireproof movie, please join others in the Conference Room on the second floor on the west side of the building on Saturday, March 14th, 2009. Prayer groups will begin at 5:30 PM. Both men and women are welcome. For more information on the prayer groups, please contact Rick Feltz. ]]> FBC BUSINESS MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=119 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=119 Reminder 2009-03-09T10:22:19-07:00 SPRING FORWARD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=116 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=116 Reminder 2009-03-06T17:33:12-07:00 Childcare during March 11th Business Meeting http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=113 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=113 Ministry Need 2009-03-04T16:52:51-07:00 contact us with your preference to help ages 0-K (up to & including kindergarten) or Grade Level (1st – 4th Grades). Thank you very SO VERY much for your willingness to serve. Larisa Calvanese 630-390-1540 ]]> FORMER MEMBER ED MEYER http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=111 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=111 Announcement 2009-02-28T11:01:07-07:00 FIREPROOF THE MOVIE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=110 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=110 Announcement 2009-02-28T10:49:48-07:00 GLEANERS FOR THE LORD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=109 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=109 Announcement 2009-02-28T10:18:36-07:00 PADS http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=108 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=108 Announcement 2009-02-25T09:18:11-07:00 Betty Morgan's sister http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=106 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=106 Notice 2009-02-17T11:35:25-07:00 Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 5015 Lincoln St Lisle, IL 60532 First Baptist Church of Downers Grove 929 Maple Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 NOTE: the time of the funeral for has been corrected from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.]]> Bessie Cass' Memorial Service http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=102 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=102 Announcement 2009-02-16T11:02:04-07:00 http://www.vanhoe.com and click on Bessie Cass.]]> Moody Symphonic Band http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=100 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=100 Coming Soon 2009-02-12T09:03:48-07:00 Moody Symphonic Band is coming to First Baptist Church of Downers Grove on Sunday, March 1st, 2009 and will be performing at 6:00 PM. About 60 members strong, the Moody Symphonic Band employs strings in addition to the traditional band instrumentation.This allows them to draw freely from the band, orchestral, and church orchestra repertoires. The band has toured internationally in Hungary, Romania, Austria, Hong Kong, China and in the summer of 2004 toured for 3 weeks in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. David Gauger II has conducted the band since 1994, the band's third conductor since its inception. Mr. Gauger has been a professional trumpet player for 20 years, currently plays regularly with the Chicago Symphony as a substitute, and is Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Elgin Symphony. ]]> Fireproof http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=99 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=99 Coming Soon 2009-02-10T17:37:37-07:00 First Baptist Church of Downers Grove invites everyone in the community to a viewing of Sherwood Pictures' powerful movie Fireproof on March 14th, 2009 at 6:00PM. Capt. Caleb Holt (actor Kirk Cameron) lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind, but at home the scene is very different. After seven years of marriage regular arguments over jobs, finances, housework and outside interests have readied them both to move on to something with more sparks. As the couple prepares to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's father challenges his son to commit to a 40-day experiment he calls "The Love Dare." Caleb becomes frustrated time and again. Wondering if it's even worth the effort, Caleb agrees, but more for his father's sake more than for his marriage. He finally asks his father, "How am I supposed to show love to somebody who constantly rejects me?" When his father explains that this is the love God shows to us, Caleb makes a life-changing commitment to love God. And--with God's help--he begins to understand what it means to truly love his wife. But is it too late to fireproof his marriage? His job is to rescue others, but now Caleb Holt is ready to face his toughest job ever--rescuing his wife's heart. This movie has challenged many, many couples in troubled marriages to try The Love Dare experiment to see if it will bring about positive changes, and the results have been exciting for many! All are welcome and there is no cost. Running time is 2 hours, 2 minutes. Refreshments will be served. Free childcare for infants through 4th grade will be provided.]]> GLEANERS FOR THE LORD http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=98 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=98 Announcement 2009-01-30T12:25:33-07:00 P.A.D.S. http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=96 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=96 Announcement 2009-01-20T12:32:38-07:00 Gleaners for the Lord http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=94 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=94 Coming Soon 2009-01-12T16:47:02-07:00 First Baptist Church of Downers Grove. This special evening will feature: Also included in this evening of music are: Joyful Noise - Folk Gospel Group from Calvary United Methodist Church of Villa Park. Come and join us for this great evening as we praise the Lord together! FREE ADMISSION There will be a free-will offering taken to support the Hunger Relief efforts of Gleaners for the Lord!]]> Sharon Hedberg's father http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=92 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=92 Notice 2008-12-17T17:39:24-07:00 http://www.toonfuneralhome.com/ Western Springs Baptist Church 4475 Wolf Rd Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 246-1530 http://www.westernspringsbaptistchurch.org/]]> Winter 2008 Newsletter http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/newsletter/familynews200812.pdf http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=91 Announcement 2008-12-12T13:29:41-07:00 Get Adobe Reader
    ]]>         Celebrate Christmas at FBC http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=90 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=90 Coming Soon 2008-12-12T08:26:34-07:00 PASTOR LARRY CAVIN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=88 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=88 Notice 2008-12-01T09:45:07-07:00 LARRY CAVIN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=87 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=87 Notice 2008-11-29T14:30:24-07:00 FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=86 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=86 Announcement 2008-11-26T10:54:12-07:00 THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=85 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=85 Announcement 2008-11-25T09:38:31-07:00 P.A.D.S. http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=84 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=84 Announcement 2008-11-12T12:22:42-07:00 P.A.D.S. http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=81 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=81 Ministry Need 2008-11-05T16:03:35-07:00 CHRISTMAS IN THE "PARLORS" http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=80 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=80 Coming Soon 2008-11-04T17:25:06-07:00 ‘Christmas in the Parlors’ event. There are a few surprises in store this year. It will be the same family fun but done in a different way and in a different location. Things are shaping up nicely and I am getting excited. We will let the secrets out as the event gets closer!!! In planning for this event I am looking to have members of our church featured in the program. Whether it be a child or adult on an instrument, perhaps a special song sung by someone or a group of someones, perhaps it is a dramatic reading, or family skit, maybe it is poetry reading, whatever it may be, it is time to step up. If any of these ideas or others interest you or your child or family, please get back with me right away!! I am hoping to have everything scheduled by November 15th. Thanks, and I greatly look forward to working with you all for this event! Pastor Anthony Anthony Hubin Pastor of Worship Arts First Baptist Church of Downers Grove 929 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 852-0800]]> PRAYER MEETING http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=78 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=78 Reminder 2008-11-03T15:36:36-07:00 INSPIRING WOMAN http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=74 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=74 Coming Soon 2008-10-27T12:43:21-07:00 P.A.D.S. Ministry http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=73 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=73 Notice 2008-10-20T12:26:57-07:00 P.A.D.S. http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=72 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=72 Coming Soon 2008-10-20T12:22:26-07:00 PRAYER REQUEST http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=68 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=68 Announcement 2008-10-15T14:39:02-07:00 Missionary Banquet http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=67 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=67 Reminder 2008-10-14T17:32:31-07:00 contact the church office to RSVP. You can also call the church office at 630-852-0800. It helps to know how many are coming so we can plan on food and set up. We look forward to your reply.]]> Prayer Request for Bill McQuarters http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=66 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=66 Announcement 2008-10-10T12:11:18-07:00 Choir Rehearsal http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=64 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=64 Reminder 2008-09-30T12:00:39-07:00 New website design http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=60 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=60 Announcement 2008-08-28T17:37:16-07:00 contact us today and we will create an account for you.]]> no ABFs or Sunday School - Sunday, May 25th, 2008 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=58 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=58 Reminder 2008-05-23T08:37:03-07:00 Larry Clinton's father http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=57 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=57 Notice 2008-05-08T09:00:50-07:00 John Myers http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=56 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=56 Notice 2008-05-07T18:06:07-07:00 http://www.toonfuneralhome.com ]]> Carol Risley http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=55 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=55 Notice 2008-05-05T17:12:55-07:00 http://www.bloomingdalechurch.org View on map]]> Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=53 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=53 Coming Soon 2008-04-16T10:08:46-07:00 Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, is an upcoming feature film in which host Ben Stein (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) goes on a quest to expose the suppression by science's anti-theist elite, and unveil new scientific facts that may suggest evidence of intelligent design in the universe. Expelled opens this Friday, April 18th, 2008 and is playing locally at the following theaters: Cinemark @ Seven Bridges 6500 Route 53 Woodridge, IL 60517 630-663-8892 AMC Loews Woodridge 18 10000 Woodward Avenue North of 101st Street Woodridge, IL 60517 630-972-1640 Kerasotes Naperville ShowPlace 16 2815 Show Place Drive 95th St. and Highway 59 Naperville, IL 60564 630-303-5922 Kerasotes Bolingbrook ShowPlace 12 1221 W. Boughton Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-8823]]> Richard Kukielski http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=52 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=52 Notice 2008-04-09T10:42:22-07:00 http://www.toonfuneralhome.com ]]> All Church Dinner benefiting Youth Mission Trip http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=51 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=51 Coming Soon 2008-04-04T16:10:34-07:00 Rachel Griffin's father http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=50 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=50 Notice 2008-04-02T15:54:52-07:00 View on map Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00am on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 with a service following at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in William Cerny Jr.'s name. Online condolences may be expressed at Peterson Kraemer Funeral Home.]]> Answers in Genesis - March 2nd-3rd http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=49 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=49 Coming Soon 2008-02-18T16:17:38-07:00 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." ]]> Tina Marks http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=48 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=48 Notice 2008-02-07T19:08:57-07:00 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.]]> No AWANA February 6th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=47 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=47 Notice 2008-02-06T14:18:33-07:00 Help yourself to Butternut Squash http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=46 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=46 Announcement 2008-01-28T13:12:32-07:00 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.]]> CareNet tour http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=45 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=45 Coming Soon 2008-01-23T15:47:16-07:00 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.]]> P.A.D.S. November 20th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=44 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=44 Ministry Need 2007-11-16T14:23:07-07:00 On Wings Of Faith Banquet http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=43 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=43 Coming Soon 2007-10-25T10:38:26-07:00
  • 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!]]>         Gleaning Events update http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=42 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=42 Coming Soon 2007-10-25T08:35:27-07:00 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".
    View Larger Map ]]>         Missions Banquet http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=41 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=41 Coming Soon 2007-10-18T13:08:45-07:00 Lincoln Center parking lot closed Sunday, September 9th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=34 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=34 Notice 2007-08-31T08:39:34-07:00 Side Two camping trip - one lantern still needed http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=33 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=33 Update 2007-08-08T11:36:25-07:00 Tents and lanterns needed for Side Two camping trip http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=32 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=32 Ministry Need 2007-08-07T15:20:11-07:00 Gleaning Trip: Saturday, August 4th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=31 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=31 Coming Soon 2007-07-27T11:52:28-07:00 Gleaners for the Lord http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=30 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=30 Announcement 2007-07-25T12:57:27-07:00 Pine Trail Camp snacks http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=29 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=29 Ministry Need 2007-07-17T17:36:51-07:00 Potato Drop results http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=28 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=28 Update 2007-06-11T09:58:49-07:00 Potato Drop - Saturday, June 9th http://www.gleanersforthelord.org/ http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=27 Coming Soon 2007-06-08T18:15:17-07:00 Verne Bassemier http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=26 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=26 Notice 2007-06-01T16:56:20-07:00 Joe Moss - Viewing-service-luncheon http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=25 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=25 Notice 2007-05-23T16:53:03-07:00 All Church Pictorial Directory http://www.appointment-plus3.com/ap/firstbaptistdg/index.php?page=10 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=24 Coming Soon 2007-03-20T07:42:06-07:00 Daylight Savings Time - March 11th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=23 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=23 Reminder 2007-03-09T17:06:30-07:00 ahead before you go to bed Saturday night.]]> Carol Chapman http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=22 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=22 Notice 2007-02-16T18:58:07-07:00 Toon Funeral Home on Main Street in Downers Grove. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, February 22, 2007 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church Downers Grove. There will be a luncheon at First Baptist Church at approximately noon on Thursday, February 22, 2007 following the ceremony at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook. If you need further information please contact the church office at 630-852-0800. ]]> PADS Tuesday, January, 16th http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=21 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=21 Ministry Need 2007-01-15T12:59:09-07:00 Ladies Retreat in February http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=20 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=20 Coming Soon 2007-01-03T20:49:35-07:00 Mary Knoblock Memorial Service http://www.firstbaptistdg.org//family/news.aspx?news=19 http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=19 Update 2007-01-03T20:46:56-07:00 Winter 2006 Newsletter http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/newsletter/familynews200611.pdf http://www.firstbaptistdg.org/family/news.aspx?group=0&news=18 Announcement 2006-11-30T21:30:14-07:00 Get Adobe Reader
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