Missions : Locally, Mexico, Africa, or Baltimore

Missions, connecting with people through relationships, sharing Christ, or working
with FVBA Is God calling you to go beyond the normal, to reach out to the community
and world? Then missions are the place for YOU! Psalm 46:10 says "Be still or cease
striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be
exalted in the earth."  For many of us, it is a daily struggle to get quiet.  Our
lives are busy from the moment we wake up to the time we lay our head down at night. 
Our desire at FVBA is to help you in your relationship with Christ. More than
anything, we want our lives to exalt God.  It is a journey and if our ministry can
help in any way, please contact one of our group members or you can If you have a
heart for missions, then you will want to connect with Dr. Mark Inman @ 815-784-9098
or 573-579-8143 today!

Keep the Legacy Going:

Click on the link attached to this site created for seniors for a description of “Keep the Legacy Going”.

 Homebound Ministry

Did you know that there were more Americans who celebrated their 84th birthday this year, than there were babies born? We are told that the over fifty population will increase by 74% over the next few years, whereas, the under fifty population will increase less than 1%.

Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marengo, Illinois is currently launching a Homebound Ministry to keep shut-ins and the sick connected with the church when they are unable to attend worship services.  This team will care for senior adults who are either in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or, their own homes. This ministry team will provide visits, phone calls, cards, gifts for special occasions, as well as, anything else to encourage this group.  Emmanuel Baptist Church homebound ministry will serve as a model for this ministry, if you are interested in starting a Homebound Ministry, please contact Victor Zabelka at 815-568-6404.

Wild Goose Chases:

Years ago if you were an older adult you were often called “the old goose”. That is exactly what this ministry is all about, “a bunch of old geese” going on monthly wild goose chases where the attendees only learn where they are going on the day of the trip. If you are interested in serving as the leader of this associational group made up of senior adults ages 60 and up, please contact Dr. Mark Inman at 847-697-4111.

Survivors Online:

For the survivors, returning to life after losing a loved one often times seems impossible. Our communities change, our homes become awfully quiet, and often times we feel empty inside. Yet, we “can” transition with the comfort, encouragement, and help of Christian friends. Below you have opportunity to interact with others who have experienced significant losses.

Disaster Relief

Fox Valley Baptist Association in cooperation with the North American Mission
Board and the Illinois Baptist State Association leaders has taken the lead in
organizing Southern Baptists to respond to disasters. They contribute manpower,
ministry, and financial help during floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires,
earthquakes, and urban disasters. FVBA uses Disaster Relief donations for meeting
human needs as a priority. While the physical needs of those touched by disaster,
FVBA is also committed to meeting the spiritual needs by sharing the Gospel of
our Lord Jesus Christ. Contact: Richard Quick @ 815-444-8031.