IBSA eConnection: Missions Spectacular, Ready for Easter guests?, Getting church members involved and more!

March 7, 2012

Pick your 2012 Missions Spectacular project

Choose from six locations around the state and participate in this year's Missions Spectacular June 9. Mission projects are available in East St. Louis, Champaign, Fairfield, Litchfield, Metropolis and Springfield. Projects include Backyard Bible Clubs, ministering at a women's shelter, helping host a block party, painting a church and more. Get more information and register at IBSA.org.

Is your church ready for Easter's extra guests?

Extra preparation is essential for Easter Sunday. It's one of the highest attendances of the year, and many who come may not know Jesus as their personal Savior. Will your church be well prepared? Need ideas? Get nine ideas for making your church's Easter guests feel welcome at IBSA.org.

Whatever it Takes: The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

Southern Baptist missionaries recognize that unbelievers need someone who will invest in their lives and lead them to Jesus. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to reach North America with the Gospel? Learn more at AnnieArmstrong.com.

8 signs someone is truly involved in your church

In the church world, we often use the word "assimilation" to describe the process of moving church attendees to active, missional disciples serving in and through a local church. Learn more about getting churches members involved at OutreachMagazine.com.

IL Baptist Disaster Relief update

Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers completed nearly 60 chainsaw jobs in the Harrisburg, Ill. area as of Monday. Disaster relief chaplains joined the chainsaw teams as they worked together to pray with, give comfort to, and share the Gospel with the town's residents. Non-local disaster relief volunteers returned home after completing work Monday, with local volunteers responding to any additional requests received.

Get the 2012 dates for disaster relief volunteer training at IBSA.org.

10 ideas for meeting your neighbors

Each of us has neighbors. Even in the most rural parts of the world, there are still people who one would consider a neighbor, though they live a mile or two away. Neighborhoods house the most intimate parts of our lives, as they house our homes. Learn how to meet and develop relationships to share Christ with your neighbors at ChurchLeaders.com.

IBSA eConnection is a weekly electronic newsletter designed to provide Illinois Baptists with relevant, useful information and resources. We pray it enriches your ministry and helps your church to grow and minister.