DeRidder, La. | Sharon and Glen Carty got to Louisiana on Labor Day. When they left two weeks later, they were hauling a generator that helped served nearly 80,000 meals to residents affected by Hurricane Laura. The generator, shared by several states and housed in Illinois, powered a mobile kitchen unit in DeRidder, La. It […]
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AWSOM is a 2020 ‘Essential’
Another 2020 “Essential” to add to your growing list is the November 6-7 AWSOM Conference for teen girls. “Our topic of ‘Essential’ is an apologetics foundation,” said Carmen Halsey, Leadership Development Director. “Our culture is dictating what is essential and we want to give them a framework to what really is.” Through conference leaders, attenders […]
Board approves 2021 budget plan, hears ‘pivot’ reports
Springfield | The IBSA Board approved a budget plan for 2021 that shows hope for a strong recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also allows for some adjustments if needed. The budget based on projected $6.2 million in Cooperative Program receipts will be presented for approval by elected messengers at the 2020 […]
GraceHaven to open in October
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 […]
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 […]
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