First Church of God
Galesburg, IL
Please join us in worship and celebration of the
love of Jesus every Sunday morning at 10:00 am. 
Children’s Church during service for Pre-K to 5th grade
Adult Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. 
Come experience the love of God among family and friends.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

About Us

 
First Church of God is about people.
We seek to: Invite people to Christ, Establish people in relationships,
Inspire people to pray, Encourage people to worship,
Equip people to serve and Empower people in mission,
meeting needs, and bringing the hope of Christ to the world.
 

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O.A.S.I.S. (Older Adults Still in Service) Gathering
 
 

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    CONTACT US

     

    Contact information:

    First Church of God

    1080 Harrison St., Galesburg, IL  61401

    Office: (309) 343-2179

    Fax: (309) 343-2165

    Office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
     
     
     
     
    Pastors:  Bill Strawn (618) 670-8573
                     Charisse Strawn (317) 709-0311
    Office Manager:  Lanni Hillery (309) 343-2179
    Fax:  (309) 343-2165  
    Email: fcogsec@comcast.net
    Website:  www.fcoggalesburg.com
    :Facebook: Galesburg First Church of God
     
    Upcoming Events and Information
     
     
    PLEASE NOTE:
     
    Adult Bible Study
    Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room
    (Be a friend, bring a friend!)
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    Choir
    (No practice at this time)
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    Have you been considering Baptism?
    Please talk to Pastor Bill or Pastor Charisse if you want to be baptized.
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    WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
     
    An Hour of Prayer
    We will have an hour of prayer on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
     You may come and go as you please during that time.
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    “Open Gym”
    Monday through Friday:  8:00 a.m. – Noon
    Bring a friend, walk, talk, sit and sip.
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    Knit and Crochet Circle with Maureen Carlson
    From 10:00- noon
    on Tuesdays in the Daniel Room
    Sit and knit or crochet, fellowship with each other.
    Any level experience welcome. (Bring a friend!)
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    “Praise in Motion”
    Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Gym.
    Very low impact to high intensity (you choose how much you can do).
    The class will meet each week, except on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
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    Coffee with Pastor (for men)
    Wednesday mornings meet with Pastor Bill 
    in his office at 9:00 a.m.
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    JKIDS
    for all kids each Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
    Each week, games, crafts, stories…fun, fun, fun.
    “Bring a friend” to receive a prize for yourself and your friend.
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    Wednesday Evening Bible Study
    Wednesday’s at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall
    JKids at 6:30 p.m. in the Andrew Room
    (Be a friend, bring a friend!)
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    Thursday Evening Bible Study
    Women’s Small Group at 6:00 p.m. in the Daniel Room
    Men’s Small Group at 6:00 p.m. in Pastor Bill’s Office
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    Church Women United
    will meet in the Daniel Room across from the office
    the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:15 a.m.
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    UPCOMING EVENTS
     
    Kindly Join Us For The Wedding of
    Kathy Bennett and Gary Walker
    Saturday, September 23, 2023
    at Two O’ Clock
    First Church of God
    1080 Harrison St., Galesburg, IL
    Reception to Follow
    (Please join us after the ceremony for cake and punch at the Church)
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    An Hour of Prayer
    Sunday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m.
    We will have an hour of prayer. You may come and go as you please during that time.
    We will have this prayer time each month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
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    “Ladies Tea”
    Thursday, October 12th
    in the Fellowship Hall from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Put on your favorite bonnet and bring your favorite tea cup
    and join in an Old English custom of afternoon tea.
    Please invite a friend!
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    Saturday Nite Alive in Jesus Concert Series
    Saturday, October 14th
    Featuring: Damascus Road Band
    Food at 5:00 p.m.    Concert at 6:30 p.m.
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    All Church “Fall Festival”
    Saturday, October 21st starting at 5:00 p.m.
    Bring a covered dish (hot dogs, drinks, and tableware will be provided).
    We will eat, fellowship, then enjoy a “Hootenanny” with line dancing at the end.
    We will end the night with vespers by the fire and s’mores.
    Bring your own lawn chairs and sticks for roasting hot dogs.
    Invite your family and friends!
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    Daylight Savings Time
    ends Sunday, November 5th
    (Fall Back)
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    Saturday Nite Alive in Jesus Concert Series
    Saturday, November 11th
    Featuring: Still Water
    Food at 5:00 p.m.    Concert at 6:30 p.m.
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    November Potluck Dinner
    Sunday, November 12th
    after morning Worship Service
    Invite a Friend!
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    An Hour of Prayer
    Sunday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m.
    We will have an hour of prayer. You may come and go as you please during that time.
    We will have this prayer time each month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
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    OASIS (Older Adults Still in Service)
    Tuesday, November 14th 
    from Noon till 2:00 p.m.
    Join us for a potluck and fellowship time at FCOG.
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    Thanksgiving Dinner
    Thursday, November 23rd
    for any members of the Congregation that have no where to go for Thanksgiving.
    Turkey will be finished, this will be a potluck dinner.
    This is also an outreach event.
    Time TBA
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    Advent
    begins on Sunday, December 3rd
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    Christmas Banquet
    Sunday, December,  9th
    More information and times TBA
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    An Hour of Prayer
    Sunday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m.
    We will have an hour of prayer. You may come and go as you please during that time.
    We will have this prayer time each month on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
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    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    Sunday, December,  24th at 6:00 p.m.
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    WANT TO HELP:
     
    Peanut Brittle Information!
    It’s that time of year again! Crews will start the week of September 11th.
    We need workers for the crews. We usually have 3 crews:
    Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
    Thursday mornings from 9:00-noon
    Friday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
    A sign-up sheet is available in the Fellowship Hall
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    Meals for Shut-Ins
    This is an ongoing ministry trying to help with meals.
    when someone is going through a time of illness.
    If you would like to sign up or be contacted to take an occasional meal,
    see Bev Duckwiler or sign up in the Narthex.
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    Funeral Dinner Help:
    We are looking for people that would be interested in
    helping prepare, set-up and serve funeral dinners. 
    If you would be interested,
    contact Bev Duckwiler.
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    Teachers/Encouragers Needed:
    Do you have a passion to help others learn?
    We need teachers in every area of the church; children, youth, and adults.
    See Pastor Charisse if you want to explore the needs of GFCOG
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    Prayer Warriors Needed:
    If you have the gift of praying for others
    and would like to be on a Prayer Team,
    Contact Lanni or Pastor Charisse, who will add you to the team.
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    Something New!
    Would you like to be a part of a security team for our church? 
    We are looking for volunteers.  If you would be interested,
    please contact Pastor Bill or Pastor Charisse and they will fill you in.
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    Volunteers Needed…
    Power Point, Visitation, Open Gym, & FISH.
    Contact Virgil Frye or call the office to volunteer!
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    Connect Yourself to Facebook!
    If we need to cancel Church services or events due to weather,
    we will post it on our church Facebook page.  
    We also post upcoming events.  
    It will be another way to connect with the church.
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    If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Chain, call the church office.
     
     
    Galesburg First Church of God QR Code
     
     
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