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First Baptist
CROSSINGS
October 2021
As summer gives Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this
way to fall, our activities begin prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to
to slow. We had a great heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
August with the Mahomet – Revelation 1:3 NIV
Music Festival and Grammy-
nominated Christian FBC Youth News
songwriter Andrew Ripp closing out the month. Five youth (Kianna, Savannah,
I want to say a big thanks to all of you who Nai’a, Melody and Mackenzie)
helped in the outreach at the Mahomet Soda Festival this and two chaperones (Bruce and
past month, and a special thanks to Carol for coordinating Donna) went to The Gathering
our role in this event. Thank you for giving us a presence youth retreat at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp in
at the community event. September.
Many of our youth were able to participate in the First of all, this was an answer to Kianna’s prayer
retreat at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp. Thanks to when she asked in August if we were going to be able to
Donna Hobbs and Bruce Swartz for chaperoning the trip. go on a retreat this fall. The very next day we received
Great things are happening with the Prayer the information on The Gathering. Praise the Lord that He
Revolution in Mahomet. We had two amazing community was already at work and answering prayers (the leaders
prayer & worship events in September. If you missed had been investigating and already praying about this for
those, you can still participate in an evening of prayer months, too!!!!).
with author John Smed at the Open Room Monday, Oct And some of the highlights? GaGa Ball (ask
4, at 7:00 pm. You can also attend a Prayer Revolution Nai’a about that one). Worship speaker Drew Phillips
small group. For more information visit (remember he used to be the chaplain at the CAC?).
https://www.the-openroom.com/ Lack of sleep (I guess that is a highlight for youth!!!!)
We are a few weeks into our series on Thank you to Bruce and Donna for chaperoning.
Revelation. Ann Kafer and I will be partnering to bring Thank you to Suzy for driving Nai’a over later. Thank you
messages on chapters 1—3 during October and to the youth for their desire to attend. Thank you to the
November. We'll be continuing with the remainder of the church for helping to sponsor them. And thank you, God,
book after the first of the year. We hope you'll dig deeper. for providing this opportunity.
I am meeting with anyone who is interested on Tuesdays Now – please start praying about a winter retreat
at noon at Yo Yo's. Please join me. (ski/swim/worship) that the youth can attend. God will
Finally, God is at work in our church and in our provide!!!!!
community. I would encourage you to get involved. We
have small groups that meet regularly for fellowship,
study and outreach. Contact me to learn more. I hope
you'll join God in growing His kingdom!
In Christ,
Brian
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Upcoming in October Seminary Now called “Bearing God’s Name.” If you are
Oct. 3,10,17,24,31 – Switch/Sundays @ 9:15AM – FBC not currently a member of a small group and are
led by Pastor Brian and Noelle Bailey with a surprise interested in joining, please contact Adam at (630) 991-
visitor who occasionally shows. Come and see who. 3895 or at askrause91@gmail.com.
Oct. 6 – Purpose over Politics – Titus 3:1-10 (6-8PM)
FBC
Oct. 13 – Diversity, Not Division - 1 Cor. 12:12-26 (6- Ministries
8PM) FBC Each month, Helping Hands provides
Oct. 20 – Messy Families – Gen. 16 (6-8PM) FBC food and other items for people in
Oct. 27 – Church Like Christ – Rom. 12:1-8 (6-8PM) FBC need in Mahomet. Our church
*One October Sunday afternoon – Hardees Reindeer participates by providing sugar. Our
Ranch – Looking for an adult or college student to help goal each month is 100 lbs. of sugar,
lead this. Contact Fran or Brian if interested.* dish soap, and shampoo. God bless
you for giving generously!
Children & Youth New Commandment Ministry is a group of volunteers
Activities who help with projects within the church family as well as
outside the church. This is an outreach ministry. If you
Youth Schedule (grades 6-12): are interested in helping, have a need, or know someone
Meeting in person on with a need, please contact Jeremy Rexroad at (217)
Wednesdays at FBC from 6:00- 649-9810 or Brian Romanowski at the church for
8PM with worship, games, information.
prayer time and Bible study,
using the curriculum “Vantage” from LeaderTreks. Fran
Street, Brian Romanowski, Bruce Swartz, Beth Dillman,
Announcements
Youth Event: Help Needed
Abby Heckman and Pat Theobald provide adult
In October the youth like to go to Hardee's
leadership. Approximately once a month, on a
Reindeer Ranch. If they can go on a Sunday afternoon vs
Wednesday night, the youth also have a “fun” activity
a Wednesday night they will have more time to enjoy the
organized by Jenny Weiss and other parents.
experience. Is any adult or college student willing to help
Sunday Mornings: the youth plan this? If so please contact Fran or Brian
Youth Study (9:15): Switch Curriculum by Life Church ASAP. Thanks!
Adult Study (9:15): TBD
Happy Birthday!
Life Groups 2 Brette Dow
5 Catherine (Street) Ademe
First Baptist Church of Mahomet currently has two small 5 Chia-ying Chan
groups meeting, all of which are open to new members. 13 Barbara Herriott
The dates and times are as follows: 19 Fran Street
Friday @6:30 p.m. (Meets every other week)
Happy Anniversary!
This small group is starting a new study. The group is led None this month.
by Pastor Brian Romanowski and meets in Judy M’s
garage/driveway. If you are not currently a member of a
small group and are interested in joining, please contact Important Dates
Brian at (309) 826-8116 or at October 4 Mahomet Prayer Revolution evening
bs.romanowski@gmail.com w/ John Smed @ Open Room (7 pm)
October 31 Reformation Day
Fridays @7 p.m. (Meets weekly, except the first Friday of
the month) This small group is studying a course through
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Pray for Our Church Family, …Bruce S – For Mary Jean Sheets, foot/leg issues
– For Trish Swartz and family, her husband,
Praise & Thanksgiving David, has leukemia and four-year-old grandson has
brain cancer
Pray for Our Church Family, Praise & Thanksgiving – For Roger L as he battles cancer
…Pastor Brian – For Ming, our pianist, who has a health ...Rosemary H – For niece, Jennifer C, now dealing with
issue and is having surgery soon breast cancer
– For niece’s family, especially her son AJ, who’s – For Kent W’s recovery after hip replacement
4 and has been regressing in speech and other areas …Scott C – For Scott and Tan Coats’ son Sammy
and has just undergone testing at U of Iowa’s med center. …Ann P – For Emily, progressing every day
– For all those affected by wildfire out west, for …Roger L – For Kelsey, a 31 yr old from Fairfield, in ICU
the end to the fires and healing for the land fighting for her life after having cancer since childhood.
– For Camp Creek Baptist Church congregation, – For Americans and foreign nationals stranded
recovering from an August COVID outbreak. Pastor Eric in Afghanistan. For safety of those there.
was hospitalized w/ collapsed lung and breathing – Praise that daughter-in-law is returning from
difficulties. deployment!
– For Larry Pratt, recovering from hip surgery – For buddy from Vietnam, Tom
– For Haiti and the people there as they continue Pray for RETIREMENT, NURSING HOME RESIDENTS,
to face daily struggles since the earthquake the HOMEBOUND
– For Gilbert M and his health struggles Mary Frances Hamby, Betty Armstrong, Mary
– For safety of those caught in Hurricane Ida’s Rexroad, Maxine Leffler, Judy Harris, Bob & Joan
path and for the disaster relief efforts that will need to Yecny, Dottie Walls
take place once it’s safe again Pray for MISSIONS AND MISSONARIES
– For a healthy happy school year and for the Jon & Amanda Good and their four children, Hungary
students and staff Staff at CAC (Christian Activity Center) East St. Louis
– For Donna Flessner Chip & Chari Kingsbury, Kenya, Africa
– For Myanmar, that the violence of the military Larry & Becky Stanton and three daughters, Hungary
coup would end Scott & Tan Coats & family, serving in
– For healthcare workers dealing with Covid-19 Thailand/Myanmar.
and for grieving family members who’ve lost loved ones Ruth Vindas serving in San Jose, Costa Rica
… Sue H – Praise that Lisa’s tests show no spread of Doug & Patti Magnuson, serving in Amman, Jordan.
cancer. Sharon G., serving in North Korea
…Pat M – For friend who is hospitalized with Covid Corenne & Philip Smith, serving street children in Sao
…Carol W – For Shirley Kissee who is having health Paulo, Brazil
issues Pray for College Students and Our Young Adults
– For friend, Jack, who has cancer Olivia Brooks, Emma Schwaiger, Jacob Testor,
…Kiana B – For friend Jami, who is very sick Noelle Bailey, Jacob Hobbs, Lindsay Weiss, Nate
…Claudie W – For Sharon, having heart issues Douglas, Logan Weiss, Matthew Ziegler, Anna
…June W – For sister Evelyn, has cancer, needs surgery Ziegler, Brette Dow, Valerie Brooks
…Fran S –Praise for The Gathering event and the 5 US and International Prayer
youth and 2 leaders who attended. Thank the Lord for …Lori & Matt Mann, development workers in Laos
relationships developed and opportunities to grow in …Rachel (Street)/ Jacob Way teaching in China
Christ …Our leaders: Federal, state & local, firemen &
– For granddaughter Aurora and her family as Policemen
Aurora heals from Covid.
The following have cancer:
– For whoever will fill our Student Ministries
Jack, David S, Evelyn W, Lisa, David C, Tom
position. Pray also for the FBC Interim Student Ministries
McGough, Tiffany M, Roger L, Brenda, Beth, Ann C.,
Team (Brian, Fran, Jenny, Donna) as they look for
Tammy Konold, Gary’s daughter, Lora Thomas, Chris
creative ways to fill it
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& Kenneth Albin, Patty, Carrie, Laura Bice, Michael First Baptist Church of Mahomet
Welch, Robin Eslinger, Valerie Bloomberg, Susan
Florentino, Robert, Erin, Pat Wodka, Jennifer, Shelly Pastor Brian Romanowski
Fouss, Gina Hern, Bernadette, Bobi Goodpastor,
Shelby Horn, Chris Stevens, Tim, Jeremy’s boss’s Ted Walker – Custodian
son-in-law, Uncle John, Aaron, Ann Reynolds, Tina, Michelle Baker – Church Administrator
Carol Ware’s nephew, Bob Hayward, Tyrone Phillips, First Baptist Address: 402 S. Elm Street / PO
Dawn, Melissa, Cheryl, Bob Gifford
Box 196 Mahomet, IL 61853
(PRAY for their families and caregivers, too)
FBC Telephone: 217-586-3304
FBC e-mail: fbcmahomet@gmail.com
GOD’S PLAN FOR SALVATION
We need God’s forgiveness – Romans 3:23
Salvation & Eternal Life – Romans 6:23
God’s Love & Salvation – Romans 5:8
Calling Upon God – Romans 10:13
Confess Jesus as Savior – Romans 10:9
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Recipe of the Month
Help John find a way off the island
of Patmos!
Hot Orange Cider Mix
Adjusted from Cindie Olsen’s recipe
2 cups apple cider
6 cups orange juice
1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (6 inches) / 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 whole nutmeg (or ½ tsp ground)
Pour apple cider and orange juice in a slow cooker. Stir in
the sugar. If using ground spices, place them in a
cheesecloth or coffe filter and tie it up with butcher’s
twine. If using cinnamon sticks and whole nutmeg, simply
drop them into the liquid. Turn the slow cooker on high
and cook for 2-3 hours or until warmed through. Remove
the spices. Garnish each mug with an apple or orange
slice if desired.
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