IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Mission Illinois Offering: Helping others

On the scene after floods and tornadoes, Disaster Relief Chaplain Jan Kragness shares Christ with the heartbroken and newly homeless. View more MIO videos at IBSA.org/mio. 

 

To order additional materials including bulletin inserts and offering envelopes, e-mail [email protected]. Additional resources, such as missions studies, eight day prayer guide, missionary postcards, and much more are available at IBSA.org/mio. 

Attend the 2014 VBS Preview Party October 26 

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LifeWay's latest VBS theme, based on 1 Peter 3:15, is "Agency D3: Discover. Decide. Defend." Learn more about it at the 2014 VBS Preview Party October 26 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Preview the curriculum, videos, songs, decorations and snacks. You'll go home inspired and ready to take your VBS to the next level! Get more information about the Preview Party at IBSA.org.
Buttons Attend the Defend Marriage Rally Oct. 23
The Illinois Family Institute is hosting a Defend Marriage Rally at the Capitol in Springfield October 23, the day after lawmakers return for the fall veto session. Same-sex marriage supporters are pushing the House to pass a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. Learn more at IllinoisFamily.org.

For sample church bylaws regarding marriage and other information about the the effort to defend marriage in Illinois, visit IBSA.org.
Church pews The greatest tragedy in the church today
According to Thom Rainer, "When evangelism dies as a priority in the church, the church has already begun to die." Read seven reasons why evangelism should be one of the highest priorities in your church at OutreachMagazine.com.
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8 suggestions for improving your church's grief care
One of the ways that Christ comforts His children is through His body - the church. So when Jesus gives us an opportunity to represent Him through comforting those experiencing loss, we must not take it lightly. That's why it is vital that every church think through their own "care plan" now. Find out eight ways your church improve its grief care at Pastors.com.
Danger

Digital footprints & online landmines

Your character is built over a lifetime, but it can be compromised in a second with a careless click online. Hebrews 12:1 tells us to throw off the sin that easily entangles us, and this truth definitely applies to any use of technology that leads to sin. Find out the technology landmines that can blow up your testimony at BPnews.net.  

IBSA eConnection is a weekly e-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.


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