Marion | (Updated January 16) The Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) response to the ice storm that brought two-thirds of an inch of ice to southern Illinois continues. However, much work remains, and more help is needed. Teams from Franklin, Saline, and Williamson Baptist Associations have completed at least 63 jobs with over 230 requests […]
DR answers Illinois ice storms, California fire call pending
Marion | Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers are responding to damage caused by an ice storm that brought two-thirds of an inch of ice to southern Illinois with work anticipated to start January 13. Meanwhile, a planned trip to aid in Appalachia after Hurricane Helene is on hold because of the call out, and […]
Churches offer shelter after winter storm
Illinois | While people in central Illinois dug out from heavy snowfall, the state’s southernmost counties were covered in ice and fallen trees causing power losses, leaving many without shelter. That’s when local churches came to the rescue. As snow fell and temperatures dropped on January 4-5, the City of Harrisburg asked if Dorrisville Baptist […]
Top 10 Illinois Baptist news stories in 2024
Springfield | Illinois Baptists were busy in 2024 engaging in missions, ministry, and the culture. Whether they were the newsmakers or lending a helping hand when news broke, they were found sharing the gospel and living out their faith wherever they went. This gave the Illinois Baptist newspaper the opportunity to cover a wide range […]
AWSOM gives girls opportunity to grow
Decatur | At least 230 girls in grades 5-12 attended AWSOM either in person at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur or at four simulcast locations Nov. 1-2. Through the event they were given the opportunity to participate in worship, build community, learn from women leaders, and connect with other students trying to live out their […]
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