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View this email in your browser For more information about us or to Join Virtual Events, go to www.fbclagrange.com Welcome to FBC God’s Heart in the Community Pastors Revs. Maurice and Shawana McGee Please Follow us on Facebook or Instagram This Sunday at FBC: 10:00 am — Sunday School (children welcome in the Sanctuary with caregivers) 11:00 am — Worship Service followed by All Church Meeting Remote worship available On YouTube (click to watch). Please check the uploaded recordings later on the YouTube channel if the live stream isn’t working on a Sunday morning. In this week’s Announcements… FBC—Key events and “save the dates” FBC Events and Activities —May 31st: All Church Meeting after Worship Service. Please join us. —A small group women’s Bible study is forming. Please contact Pastor S if you are interested at [email protected]. —Save the Date: June 21st at 12:30pm. We’ll be celebrating our Fathers. Join us for Father’s Day Brunch! —Sunday Church School 10:00 am each Sunday in the Sanctuary. If you know the Bible, Sunday School needs you. If you don’t know the Bible…then You need Sunday School. Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary with their parents or caregivers. —Seed of Hope Sunday Meals program most Sundays at 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! —Wednesday Mid-week Prayer and Bible Study. Join us virtually for Zoom bible study most Wednesdays at 7:00PM. Meeting ID: 891 5217 5050; Passcode: lenten. Direct link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89152175059?pwd=SJzJDPIS82wvFHmHAmtq7sf2qkSLXb.1 FBC Donation and Volunteer Opportunities: —FBC is collecting gently used clean clothing, coats and new hats, gloves, socks, and scarfs for adults and children for our neighbors who are in need. —Contact Pastor Shawana at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering for: GPS Clothing & Necessities Closet. Community Events —June 17th at 6-7:30 pm: Community Diversity Group “Rooted in Hope” Juneteenth event. See flyer below. —June 19th at 11am-1:00pm: Juneteenth Celebration and Remembrance “Our Freedom. Our Future. Our Community.” See flyer below. American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago (ABC-MC) and American Baptist Churches-USA: —The ABC-MC Prophetic Witness Committee is participating in launching an organization called Illinois Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Consider signing up at this link to learn more about ICACN. See Kathy Doyle with any questions. —See separately the American Baptist Home Mission Society Press Release: “The Church as a Refuge: A Pastoral Response to Mass Deportations” Community Events & Resources (more details on these further below): --Opportunities to help those in need: Hearts with Soles and Meals on Wheels (flyers below) To Tithe or give to FBC using Paypal or a credit card, please click the button below: Click Here to Give What else is going on at FBC? See below & check FBC’s calendar of events: https://www.fbclagrange.com/calendar.html Please pray for: The World for peace and healing, our youth, community, and leaders friends, families, and neighbors, people you agree with and those you disagree with, people facing oppression everywhere, all who are sick, shut-in, and bereaved, the Mission and Vision of FBC, the ABC-Metro Chicago Region of churches, and Pastors Shawana and Maurice McGee Prayer changes everything! Ministries/Events at FBC You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone Free Small Group Grief Counseling is Available at FBC In partnership with UIC Adventist Hospital, FBC began a grief counseling ministry this month. This will be a monthly gathering facilitated by our Pastors at FBC every 2nd Thursday, starting at 6:00 PM. If you have experienced loss and would like more details or to participate in these small group sessions (or someone you know would), please contact Pastor Shawana at (708) 205-9686. FBC’s Clothing & Necessities Closet FREE for all those in need is now open every Sunday from 1:00pm-4:00pm by appointment. Those wishing to visit the GPS or donate items please leave a message by calling the FBC office phone at 708-352-2740. News from American Baptist Churches ABC METRO CHICAGO Building Community, Justice, & Sustainability, Together ABC-Metro Chicago chose 7 Mission Table Priorities of the ABCUSA. For more details on ABC-MC’s approach, click HERE. The National and Regional Mission Priorities are: Empowering Young Adults and Youth Peacemaking in a Culture of Violence Mental Health Creation Care Building the Beloved Community through Collaboration Discipleship and Disciple-Making Claim, Distinguish, and Proclaim the Markers of American Baptists. Community Resources & Events Hearts with Soles Shoe Drive for Children FBC La Grange and The Caring Place are partnering with Hearts with Soles to collect donated gym shoes for children in need, particularly those where DCFS is involved. We will be collecting new or very gently used gym shoes until at least the new school year starts, but please don't wait until then to donate. There is a year-round need and helps to prevent bullying, as well. If you prefer to make a financial donation to Hearts with Soles, please donate during worship services or by clicking the button on the FBC website homepage. For additional information, contact Derrick Robinson, CEO of Hearts with Soles, at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your generosity. ​Click here to see the NBC News story talking about this project: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/health/health-wellness-science-news/suburban-non-profits-team-up-to-end-sneaker-bullying/3379868/ You Can Be Part of God's Work at FBC SHARING GOD'S LOVE with EVERYONE Looking for a church home? YOU are WELCOME JUST as YOU ARE! Copyright (C) 2026 First Baptist Church of La Grange. All rights reserved. You gave your contact information to The First Baptist Church of La Grange Our mailing address is: First Baptist Church of La Grange 20 N. Ashland Ave La Grange, IL 60525 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

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