In October, BCHFS is set to launch its newest ministry—GraceHaven, a pregnancy resource center in Mt. Vernon. The facility, located less than a block from Angels’ Cove Maternity Center, will offer pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, as well as mentoring and resources for expectant parents. As the building was under renovation last spring, BCHFS posted on […]
Church leaders weigh conflicting guidance on how to coach ministry this fall
Tailgate season will be different this fall across the Upper Midwest. The Big Ten’s decision to postpone its college football season means empty stadiums will be devoid even of fans gathering in the parking lots. In the South and elsewhere, teams plan to play, albeit to smaller crowds in socially distanced arenas. This is a […]
Youth Encounter 2020 canceled
The pandemic has caused the cancellation of a fall event that’s been a favorite of young Illinois Baptists for generations. The Youth Encounter student evangelism event, which includes popular worship music and speakers, will not be held this year. Citing health concerns and regulations, IBSA’s Jack Lucas stated in an e-mail to church leaders, “Due […]
Bidding goes online for BCHFS auction
The annual Fall Festival hosted by Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS) was canceled due to COVID-19. But the organization dedicated to serving kids and their families is taking one key element of the festival online. Starting Sept. 9, would-be quilt buyers can bid on entries in this year’s auction. “The quilters still wanted […]
State missions turns to pandemic
His church’s shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic was hard on Pastor Autry Watkins. “I love everything that has to do with gathering as a church body,” said the pastor of Transformation Church in South Chicago Heights. But like nearly every other pastor in the U.S. and across the world, Watkins halted in-person gatherings to help […]
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