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May
24

Building Plans 2010

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Since the beginning of 2009 the Diaconate has had two teams working to address our current facility needs.  At our 2010 Leadership lunch, May 23rd the plans that have developed out of those groups were shared with our leadership teams. Here are some links to what was presented. (click on the links for more info.) Facility Strategic Plan document Phase One Concept Images Phase Two Concept Images Sunday June 13th 2:00PM We will be having an ...

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Feb
24

Classifieds

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If you are having a difficult time finding a place to serve and get involved you are in the right spot.  We have created a classified section with current serving opportunities and descriptions.  It is in Paul's letter to the Ephesians that we learn that God created each of us with the idea that we may be a part of the body of Christ (the church).  It is through serving ...

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Feb
10

The Deep End

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We are starting a new three month series on the book of Ephesians.  "Going in The Deep End"

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Jan
12

On Your Way 2010

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As the new year begins do you find yourself lacking direction?  Over the next four weeks Pastor Greg will be walking through our focus as a church on four key waypoints in our spiritual lives.  Now is a great time to refocus and get a great start to a new year.

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Aug
27

Building Renovations

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If you have not heard yet we are looking into facility improvements for The First Baptist Church of Elgin.  In order to move things forward in an organized fashion two teams have been commissioned by the diaconate to pursue development with the Nestler Road property as well as our Highland Ave facility.  Vic Ribando is heading up the team for Nestler road to look into the possibility of developing 15-18 ...

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Apr
2

Communication

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For most people it is pretty easy to talk.  That doesn't mean that it is easy to communicate.  To say the right thing to the right person at the right time takes more than just saying what is on your mind.  If you want to take it even farther to truly communicate well it requires the ability to listen and adapt information to be more clearly understood.  A great challenge ...

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