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 First Baptist Church of La Grange Events

Sunday August 4, 2019
ALL TOGETHER UNDER THE SON
Community Ecumenical Worship 
Gordon Park 11:00 a.m.
Worship service sponsored by the LaGrange Ministerium Churches featuring a combined church choir and local restaurant vendors at the park after service!
Parking accessed by S. Tilden/Hazel Streets. (South of Ogden) 

CROP HUNGER WAK FUNDRAISER
Oberweis in Western Springs WILL DONATE 20% of all purchases to the Annual Crop Walk from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m.  No coupon or flyer is needed just tell the cashier. “Doesn’t an ice cream Sundae sound delicious?”

Sunday August 25, 2019
BLESSING OF THE BOOK BAGS
Bring your book bag to worship at 10a.m. for our Annual "Blessing of the Book bags"! In addition to prayer each student will receive something special for their book bag!


PEACE CAMPS 2019
Peace Camp La Grange: June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
First Baptist Church of La Grange, 20 N. Ashland Ave.

Peace Camp Brookfield: July 22-26, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Compassion Factory Brookfield, 9210 Broadway Ave.

Peace Camp Oak Park: July 29-August 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: St. Christopher’s Episcopal, 545 S. East Avenue

Photo Highlights 

Peace Camp 2019

​2019 Summer Kick off Church BBQ

News from ABC Metro Chicago

American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago Young Adult Multi-Cultural Leadership Training

The American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago has gathered it's first cohort of young Adults (ages 20s to early 40s) - both lay and clergy - who are active leaders in their churches (or with leadership potential ) and representative of the racial/ethnic diversity of he ABCMC churches, to participate in a unique training in cross-cultural competence. Led by Rev. Dr. Marie Onwwubariri, participants will begin or continue their journey of becoming highly effective cross-cultural leaders within their ministry and/or home church and secular work context as well as within the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago and the denomination as a whole.  Rev. Erica Van Brakle and her husband Rev. David Van Brakle were selected to be apart of the first cohort.

Pictured above are members and their families,  of the 1st ABCMC Young Adult Cohort involved in a special cross-cultural competency training

American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago Calls New Regional Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/19)—The American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago called Rev. David Gregg as its new Executive Minister in a special meeting of the region’s Family Council on January 12, 2019. The body, which comprises one pastor and one other representative of each member congregation, voted overwhelmingly to approve the search committee’s recommendation to call Rev. Gregg, who will begin his service in late January.
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News from American Baptist Churches USA

Judson Press releases Women’s History Month -Inspired Devotional

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/11/19)—In time for Women’s History Month in March, Judson Press releases “Devotions from HERstory: 31 Days with Women of Faith,” perfect for women’s group study or individuals seeking to meditate on the female experience.This book honors many women who have come before by connecting their stories across time as a resource for a contemporary life of faith. While the biblical women featured are primarily Hebrew or early Christian, the other historic women highlighted include those of many faith traditions, as well as various ethnic and national backgrounds. From the medieval mystic Julian of Norwich to the contemporary Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, those featured are sure to inspire.
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