Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
 Getting ready for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering - ideas your church can use
Each Christmas season Southern Baptists take time to give to and pray for international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. To help your church prepare, the International Mission Board has gathered promotional ideas from churches for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and missions in general. We hope these ideas will inspire you and help you lead your own church to a successful offering. Get ideas for adults, students, children, families, the entire church and more at IMB.org. |
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 Get BFI Scholarship applications Dec. 1
The Baptist Foundation of Illinois anticipates its 2013/2014 scholarships will total more than $70,000. As a result, and in response to higher educational costs, the BFI board of trustees have increased scholarships dependent upon the degree sought. The scholarship ranges are: $1,000 for Associate's Degree students; $2,000 for Bachelor's Degree students; and $2,500 for Seminary Degree pursuing students. All BFI scholars are active members of an IBSA church and must be considered "full-time" during the complete 2013/2014 academic year. Visit BaptistFoundationIL.org on December 1 for an application. |
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 What does your front door say about your church?
What stands out after entering an Apple Store? They're insanely passionate about experience and technology. How about Starbucks? They're insanely passionate about atmosphere and coffee. What stands out when entering your church? What is your church passionate about? Learn more at ChurchLeaders.com. |
 Youth Encounter early registration deadline
Don't forget to register for Youth Encounter 2012 by tomorrow - November 29 - to get your ticket for $40. The price includes a YE 2012 T-shirt. Prices increase to $45 on Friday and will be $50 at the door December 28-29. This two-day, gospel-centered event is designed to be a life transforming experience for junior high and high school students. YE2012 features concerts by Sanctus Real and Ashes Remain, preaching by Brady Weldon the founder of the H20 Movement, comedian Thor Ramsey and worship music by the Chad Lister Band. Register now at ilstudentz.com. |
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 Prepare to share
When Ruth gleaned leftovers from the fields of Boaz, it wasn't by luck that she found extra grain to gather. It was the result of a deliberate measure to provide for those in need. God told His people to prepare to share. This still holds true today, even in an economy shaken by recession. Learn seven ways you can share now at LifeWay.com.
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Four reasons men don't read books
