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WedWednesdayMayMay15th2013
2013 Talents For Christ Winners
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2013 Talents For Christ Tour Schedule Senior High Scholarship Placing: Teenagers (9 th – 12 th Grade) compete in this Division of Talents for Christ for a placing. First place is awarded a... More
WedWednesdayMayMay15th2013
Altoona Regular Baptist Church Remodel Dedication Service
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Altoona Regular Baptist Church celebrated the end of a building program on Easter Sunday of 2013. We gathered together for worship in our newly remodeled auditorium for the first time. On April 7 th... More
TueTuesdayAprApril30th2013
2013 IARBC Annual Conference
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Podcast of Sessions Annual Conference Report & Sermon Notes We praise the Lord for the time of fellowship enjoyed around the Word of God at the 78 th Annual IARBC Conference! Faith Baptist Church... More
TueTuesdayAprApril23rd2013
2012 VBS Material Needed
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We are looking for a clip art CD for 2012 RBP VBS material (Bug Zone). Please contact Lynell Kuhn at : timothykuhn@juno.com or call 712-358-0500.
TueTuesdayAprApril23rd2013
Special Thank You!
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Thank you to all who prayed, gave and worked so hard to provide for our 78 th IARBC Annual Conference at Faith Baptist Church in Mason City. Thank you to our Host Church, Speakers, Musicians, Program... More
TueTuesdayAprApril16th2013
2013 IARBC Annual Conference - Monday Highlight!
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Faith Baptist Church in Danville, IA was welcomed into the IARBC as our newest church at our 2013 Conference in the Monday evening service. State Representative, Joe Hayes, and Council of Ten... More
TueTuesdayAprApril16th2013
2013 Worship Connect Report
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Pastors from the Midwest gathered for two days to pay attention to their own hearts at the Worship Connect Conference, hosted by Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. “When Calvin observes the human... More
TueTuesdayAprApril9th2013
Pastor Brian and Joyce Wilkins Honored
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Pastor Brian Wilkins and his wife Joyce moved to Waverly, Iowa, with their three children, Thad, Tim, and Travis on March 15, 1988. His first Sunday as pastor was March 20, 1988. On Sunday April 7,... More
TueTuesdayAprApril2nd2013
Pastor Joe Earle, Grace Baptist, Harlan - Ordained
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The people of Grace Baptist Church of Harlan joyfully ordained Pastor Joe Earle to the gospel ministry over the weekend of March 23-24th. Dr. Ernie Schmidt of Faith Baptist Theological Seminary... More
TueTuesdayMarMarch19th2013
2013 Men's Leadership Conference
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On February 23 rd 2013 Blair Ridge Baptist Church of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Calvary Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant Iowa hosted our fourth annual statewide Men’s Leadership Conference. The... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary26th2013
Carl Kerby Duo Available for Special Meetings
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Carl Kerby with Reasons for Hope Ministries will be speaking at Faith Baptist Bible College in April of 2013. Both Carl & his son Carl Kerby Jr. are available to speak at your church either... More
WedWednesdayFebFebruary20th2013
Mission House Available
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Available for rent June 24, 2013, $475 a month, plus 80% of utilities. Fully-furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath, ranch-style with 2,400 square feet living area. 1203 N Oak Street, Creston, Iowa. Contact... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary12th2013
"The Gentle Art of Mothering"
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Mrs. Miriam Chickering, wife of Pastor Shannon Chickering of Calvary Baptist Church, Manning, has co-authored a book titled 'The Gentle Art of Mothering'. In the author’s words: “This... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary5th2013
2013 Iowa State Fair Booth Ministry
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The Fair Booth provides an opportunity for proclamation of God's trustworthy Word and His design and order in creation. Free literature and Gospel bookmarks are passed out by the thousands. The first... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary5th2013
Have You Taken the RBP Pledge?
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Over 700 GARBC churches are doing it! You can too! R. T. Ketcham once said, “Another one of our ‘holy causes’ is the preparation of a great Sunday School literature that will be... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary5th2013
Sunday School Material Available
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We have approximately nine full boxes of Sunday School material from many previous years for pre-school through adult classes, complete with teachers packets. They are available for a church who may... More
TueTuesdayJanJanuary29th2013
"Kids 4 Truth" Club Program Materials for Sale
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Holmes Baptist Church, Clarion, IA has available "Kids 4 Truth" Club Program materials to sell at a discounted price to any Church currently using the program or wanting to switch to this program.... More
TueTuesdayJanJanuary15th2013
Alpha Women's Center New Ankeny Location
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“Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His steadfast love endures forever!” (Ps. 118:29). God has poured out His blessing on this ministry—His ministry. A couple of years ago,... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember18th2012
Bethel Baptist Church, Oskaloosa, Burns Mortgage
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We invite you to rejoice with us in the goodness and faithfulness of God as we celebrate the completion of our mortgage payments at Bethel Baptist Church in Oskaloosa. In 1994 under the leadership of... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember11th2012
Christmas Greetings from Joe and Marty Hayes
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"… God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. … God loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the complete payment) for our sins." 1 John... More
MonMondayDecDecember10th2012
New Music CD
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Mrs. Kellie Standley and sister Katie Peters, daughters of Pastor Dave and Robin Peters of Hagerman Baptist in Waterloo, have made a music CD. Kellie is the wife of Pastor Adam Standley, Assistant... More
TueTuesdayDecDecember4th2012
Church Pews for Sale
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Altoona Regular Baptist Church has 40 pews that measure 23' long. Each pew breaks down in the middle and has padded seating with bookrack and communion cup holders on the back. Pews are in very good... More
TueTuesdayNovNovember27th2012
Back on Track
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Back on Track 2012 The Church, God's Greenhouse for Growth The church is vitally important to the life of a believer. For some teens, they might feel that they are the “future” of the... More
TueTuesdayNovNovember27th2012
Pastors' Kids Retreat
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The Pastors' Kids Retreat that was scheduled for December 27-29 has been cancelled.
TueTuesdayNovNovember20th2012
Pastor’s Library Available
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Free books. Dick Dayton is retiring, and wants to significantly downsize his library. If any of you younger men out there would like to have some of his books, contact him to set up a time to come... More
TueTuesdayNovNovember6th2012
First Baptist Church, Russell, calls Associate Pastor
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Pastor Marshall Felderman has been called to the position of Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church, Russell, Iowa. He was licensed and installed at a special service on November 4, 2012. Both... More
TueTuesdayNovNovember6th2012
Pastor & Mrs. Rick Fessel, Charles City, Honored
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Temple Baptist Church of Charles City surprised our pastor and his wife, Pastor Rick and Elaine Fessel, with a Pastor Appreciation Day on October 21, 2012. The Fessels have ministered here for eight... More
TueTuesdayOctOctober30th2012
New Pastor to Grace Baptist Church in Corning
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Pastor Dan Lamgo has accepted the call and will begin his ministry immediately, though the next several months will continue to be a time of transition. Pastor Dan is currently a graduate student at... More
TueTuesdayOctOctober23rd2012
2012 Democratic Party & Republican Party Platforms
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Democratic Party Platform and Values On marriage - This year’s plank for the first time supports legalizing same-sex marriage and is definitive and clear. It also commits to combating anti-gay... More
TueTuesdayOctOctober23rd2012
Refresh 2012 - Pastors & Wives Retreat
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It was a joy and privilege to help plan and host the 2012 IARBC “Refresh” Pastors & Wives Retreat! The retreat was held Oct. 18-19 at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. My wife and I, along... More
TueTuesdaySepSeptember18th2012
2012 IARBC Ladies' Retreat
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The 2012 IARBC Ladies’ Retreat was held at the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp in Clear Lake September 7-8. 'Authentically Reflecting God' was the theme with the challenge to “be Christ with... More
TueTuesdaySepSeptember18th2012
2012 IARBC Men's Retreat
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Song Service Speaker: Randy Patten Galatians 5:1 “For freedom Christ has set us free” (ESV) was the theme for the 2012 IARBC Men’s Retreat. Randy Patten, executive director of NANC... More
TueTuesdaySepSeptember18th2012
Church Pews Available - Make Offer!
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A church north of Corning, IA has 4 pews - 12 ft. long with arm rests on both ends and 12 partial pews - 5-6 ft. long that have had one end removed. The pews are oak and dark honey in color with a... More
TueTuesdaySepSeptember18th2012
North Iowa Sportsmen's Adventure
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A team of men who love Christ directed, promoted, sponsored, and staffed the 2012 North Iowa Sportsmen’s Adventure held on September 15 th at the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp. Our goal was to... More
TueTuesdayAugAugust28th2012
Archaeology Exhibit - University of Nebraska, Omaha
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The University of Nebraska Omaha is hosting an archaeology exhibit August 24 - September 27. For complete information please go to: http://www.unomaha.edu/fineart/art/unoartgallery/current.htm
TueTuesdayAugAugust28th2012
Mission House Available
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Calvary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant has a house on the church property that is available for missionaries to stay in. It will be available starting around October 1, 2012. If you have any... More
TueTuesdayAugAugust28th2012
Missionary Baptist Church, Carlisle - Calls New Pastor
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Pastor Chad Hol, Associate Pastor at Marsh Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, accepted the call to become the Pastor of Missionary Baptist. Pastor Hol grew up attending Berean Baptist Church in Pella... More
TueTuesdayAugAugust28th2012
Pastor and Mrs. Allan Flint Honored
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Sunday, August 19, 2012 was our Farewell Sunday for Pastor R. Allan & Le Anne Flint at Missionary Baptist Church. They retired May 18, 2012 after more than 47 years of full-time ministry in... More
TueTuesdayAugAugust21st2012
Hispanic Retreat
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Praise the Lord for HIS working through the Hispanic Retreat ministry on August 17-18 at the IRBC Camp in Clear Lake, IA. We were thrilled to have so many eager participants (109 attended) who were... More
TueTuesdayAugAugust14th2012
Church Music Available
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We have several collections of Christmas cantatas, Easter cantatas, and General selections (books) that we would like for someone to take and use. They are not new, but we no longer have a choir so... More
TueTuesdayAugAugust7th2012
Pastor Kerry Hatfield Honored
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Sunday, Aug. 5, Berean honored Pastor Kerry Hatfield (PK) for his 30 years of vital ministry at Berean Baptist, Davenport. His entire family of two brothers and two sisters and his mother attended.... More
TueTuesdayJulJuly24th2012
Fellowship Baptist Church Celebrated 30 Years!
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Fellowship Baptist Church celebrated their 30 th Anniversary on June 3rd. The day focused on the theme “Launching Forward from a Firm Foundation”. The first pastor, Bob Renaud, who served... More
TueTuesdayJulJuly24th2012
School Supply Ministry
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True Bible Baptist Church in Des Moines is having their Annual Back to School Bash and we would like you to help us reach our goal of giving out 300 backpacks.
TueTuesdayJulJuly3rd2012
Iowa's National TFC Winners
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Thursday, June 29, the National Talents for Christ Competition was held in conjunction with the Annual GARBC Conference in Clarks Summit, PA. We praise the Lord for all the students from Iowa who... More
TueTuesdayJulJuly3rd2012
Walnut Ridge Baptist Church Installs New Pastor
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On Sunday, June 10, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church formally installed Dr. Lee D. Kliewer as Senior Pastor. Pastor Lee and wife Colleen come to Waterloo from Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, where for the... More
TueTuesdayJunJune19th2012
TFC Tour - Local News Coverage
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The article below appeared in the Eldora Herald-Ledger, Eldora, Iowa, prior to the Talent for Christ Tour Presentation at Calvary Baptist Church in Union. Mr. Kevin Walton of Calvary Baptist stated:... More
MonMondayJunJune18th2012
Free Tape Duplicator & Tapes
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We have been doing some cleaning here at Immanuel, and have a tape duplicator and about 80 blank cassette tapes as well, that we would love to give away to anyone who still uses cassettes or could... More
TueTuesdayJunJune12th2012
Holy Land Tour
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Journey to Jerusalem - 10 Day Trip throughout Israel - Brochure Pastor Mike Hess, Sr. Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, will be the host pastor for this trip. He has been at Calvary... More
TueTuesdayJunJune12th2012
Ladies Bible Study Lessons
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"The Attributes of God" The only way to know Him is to study what He has revealed to us in the Scriptures. Won’t you join in as we grow in grace and in knowledge of Him during these nine... More
TueTuesdayMayMay29th2012
Visit the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
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DEAD SEA SCROLLS: LIFE AND FAITH IN BIBLICAL TIMES Just a short side trip from the 2012 GARBC National Conference Beginning May 2012, The Franklin Institute, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is... More
TueTuesdayMayMay15th2012
Books left at IARBC Annual Conference
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If you attended the IARBC conference April 16-18 at Maranatha Baptist Church and purchased books from Rick Green, it may be that you accidentally left them at Maranatha and lost track of them.... More
TueTuesdayMayMay15th2012
Pastor Benjamin Hartwig Ordained
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On May 13 th , Calvary Baptist Church ordained their pastor, Ben Hartwig, recognizing the call of God upon his life to the gospel ministry. On May 12, the ordination council, composed of fourteen men... More
TueTuesdayMayMay15th2012
Pastors' Resource Network
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Dear Pastors and Lay Leaders, 1. Strategic Planning Meeting you should attend. Over a dozen pro-life groups in Iowa, including The FAMiLY LEADER, are working together on a 2-day strategic planning... More
TueTuesdayMayMay1st2012
Need 2011 RBP Vacation Bible School Material
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Maranatha Baptist Church of Grimes is planning to conduct VBS in late July this year, and we would like to use the RBP "Rev It Up" materials from 2011. If you have material left over from last year,... More
TueTuesdayAprApril24th2012
2012 Annual Conference Highlights
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We thank our Lord and so many of His people who made our IARBC 77 th Annual Conference so special – so many of you prayed, served and gave! Maranatha Baptist Church in Grimes, through the... More
TueTuesdayAprApril24th2012
Pastors' Resource Network
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Dear Pastors and Lay Leaders, In this email: Campaign Academy - calling all believers who want to serve God in public office The Truth Project - New Facilitator Training May 5 at Leon Bible Church... More
TueTuesdayAprApril3rd2012
2012 Iowa Talents for Christ Winners
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Senior High Scholarship Placing: Teenagers (9 th – 12 th Grade) compete in this Division of Talents for Christ for a placing. First place is awarded a $1000.00 scholarship to a Bible College... More
TueTuesdayAprApril3rd2012
Opportunity to Promote Our Sent Missionaries
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Pastors, I want to alert you to a wonderful opportunity to promote the missionaries sent out from your churches. We have created a link on the state webpage which lists missionaries that have been... More
WedWednesdayMarMarch21st2012
IARBC Strategic Plan Winter 2012
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Executive Summary Here is an update about the IARBC Strategic Plan. Progress was made throughout December turning the priorities into strategies for several of the teams. Outreach Team (Led by Dave... More
TueTuesdayMarMarch6th2012
Iowa Marriage Ammendment Petition and Marriage Rally
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Iowa Marriage Amendment Petition due March 15 While you are praying for Marriage, pass the Iowa Marriage Amendment Petition through the congregation and encourage them to sign it. Petitions like this... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary28th2012
2012 Mid-Winter Couples Retreat
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One hundred and thirty couples from across Iowa gathered at Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston recently for the twenty-eighth (we think) Annual Mid-winter Couples Retreat. It was exciting to renew old... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary28th2012
Altoona Regular Baptist Church - Sportsmen's Dinner
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Altoona Regular Baptist Church hosted its Second Annual Sportsman's Dinner on Saturday, February 4 th . There were many preparations for the evening. It started with a delicious wild game feast... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary28th2012
IARBC Strategic Plan - Mentoring and Encouraging
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The Scriptures encourage us to support, encourage, and challenge one another. “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” “The things which you have... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary28th2012
Pastors' Resource Network
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Dear Pastors and Lay Leaders, 1. An Iowa pastor just called and notified us of a situation we would ask you and your church to pray for. Todd, a godly principal in the Clarksville (near Waverly)... More
TueTuesdayFebFebruary7th2012
Iowa Marriage Amendment
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Dear Pastors and Lay Leaders, Iowa Marriage Amendment We have identified a unique set of circumstances which create a strategic window of opportunity for us to pass the Iowa Marriage Amendment... More
WedWednesdayFebFebruary1st2012
Great Results from the Brace Family Fund Raiser!
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Remember the phrase, “Together We Can Accomplish More”? That was evident at the benefit for the Rod Brace family on Saturday, January 21, 2012. People from three of our area churches... More
MonMondayJanJanuary30th2012
Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Waterloo – Calls Senior Pastor
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Church Updates
On Sunday, January 29, we voted to extend a call to Dr. Lee Kliewer, and he has accepted that call. He and his wife, Colleen, will join us in the spring. Dr. Kliewer has served at Baptist Bible... More
WedWednesdayJanJanuary25th2012
DisciplePath Training Testimony
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Church Updates
Recently, January 14, Faith Baptist of Oelwein hosted Summit 5 of the DisciplePath training. This training seeks to help our IARBC churches to understand and to partner with Jesus Christ in the... More
FriFridayJanJanuary20th2012
Pastor's Kids Retreat
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Church Updates
Pastors’ kids share unique experiences and challenges, and Northridge Baptist Church , Des Moines, has hosted a retreat to provide fellowship and encouragement among this group. On Dec. 29 and... More
FriFridayJanJanuary13th2012
Scott Kroeger Licensed to the Ministry
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Church Updates
Immanuel Baptist Church, Newton, License Scott Kroeger to the Ministry On Sunday evening, January 8, 2012, Immanuel Baptist Church conducted a Licensing service for Scott W. Kroeger, conferring upon... More
MonMondayDecDecember19th2011
Brayton Celebrates Mortgage Burning
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Church Updates
On Sunday, November 20, First Baptist Church of Brayton celebrated an Thanksgiving/Mortgage Burning fellowship after the Morning Worship Service. There were 100 people present including four of the... More
MonMondayDecDecember19th2011
Burton Ave Celebrates 95 Years!
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Church Updates
Long-time member, Marlyn Bunting, enjoys a time of sweet fellowship with dear friends. On Saturday, November 5, 2011, more than 200 members, former members, and friends participated in a landmark... More
FriFridayDecDecember16th2011
Christmas Outreach Ideas
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Church Help
From GoodSeed : "What Are Christmas and Easter All About?" IF people know it, do they understand its meaning? Regardless of how familiar your friends, family or neighbors are with the story, What are... More
WedWednesdayDecDecember14th2011
Thank you Senator Grassley!
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Call Senator Grassley's office (202-224-3744) and thank him for helping to block the Caitlin Halligan judge nomination. Caitlin halligan is a radical as they com. She has been openly against... More
SatSaturdayDecDecember10th2011
IARBC Strategic Plan Fall 2011
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Executive Summary So what has been happening with the IARBC Strategic Plan since our last report in April at the State Conference? Inquiring minds want to know. A lot of building blocks have been... More
SunSundayNovNovember20th2011
Update from Missionary Pastor Brad Hansen
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Missions Updates
"Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful . "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one... More
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