Extra seating in the church parlor had to help hold the 265 people present for Calvary Baptist Church’s anniversary celebration April 23 for its 50th birthday. Read…
Illinois Churches
Food pantry fixer-upper; Church leads in expansion of community outreach
Ailee Taylor felt burdened for her community’s food pantry, which led to her involvement; eventually becoming co-coordinator, and moving to a larger space, and cutting costs. Read…
2017 Children’s Ministry Day: Made for good works
More than 1,100 children and grown-up volunteers braved chilly temperatures and the threat of snow Saturday, March 11, to serve through a variety of hands-on missions projects on Children’s Ministry Day. Read…
Following the Savior; An Easter essay in words & pictures
On a chilly morning beside the Jordan River, IBSA’s Pat Pajak encouraged the Illinois pastors and spouses touring Israel with him to “follow the dust of your Rabbi.” The ancient phrase described the privilege accounted students who walked closely behind their Jewish teachers. How much more so is it a privilege for those who follow Jesus, […]
‘We want people to pray’
Woodland Baptist hosted three block parties in a nearby park last summer, and is planning another three this summer to reach families living in apartments just across the street from the churc Read…