Church Strengthening| The purpose of this website is provide the churches of the Fox Valley area with the necessary training to better equip them for the ministries within their church. There is training available in the following areas:
If you would like more information on receiving training in any of the above areas please fill out this form(see following note) and Rick Springer will contact you shortly. Note: You must be registered on the FVBA website in order to use the request form. (Note: This training is free to the churches of the FVBA) |
| 2010-2011 Church Strengthening Report, by Rick Springer Children's Camp will be for kids that have completed 3-6 grades. There are plenty of opportunities to serve the week of July 18-22, 2011 at Streator Baptist Camp. Cost $125 Youth Camp grades 7-12 tentatively August 1-5, 2011, at Streator or in Lake Geneva; the cost will depend on which camp it will be at. FVBA / F.A.I.T.H Riders Motorcycle Ministry We are in the beginning stages of providing a new and exciting ministry here in the Fox Valley and it will be based at Calvary Baptist Church of Elgin. It is a motorcycle ministry known as F.A.I.T.H. Riders and the people group that it is designed to reach is motorcycle riders from Elgin and the surrounding communities. We want to use our bikes to reach those who may not normally step foot inside an organized church or bible study. If you are interested in participating or know someone who is please contact either Mark Inman or Richard Springer for more details. The pastor and the missions committee at Calvary have been presented with this opportunity and have given their support. The motorcycle ministry will be presented and voted on at Calvary’s next business meeting in October. If you wish to learn more about opportunity please visit faithriders.com on the internet.Through the ministry of F.A.I.T.H. Riders, bikers and others are learning about Jesus Christ and receiving His awesome gift of salvation and eternal life in Heaven with Him. F.A.I.T.H. Riders is reaching people with their bikes who may not normally step foot into an organized church or Bible study. It's putting rubber, as well as shoe leather, onto the Gospel message.The command of God implores us as we "go into all the world we are to preach the Gospel to all creation" (Mark 16:15); the F.A.I.T.H. Riders take this calling seriously as the lifeblood of its existence and passion. This is a ministry, not a riding club or gang, and our sole purpose is to share the life-changing Good News by equipping the saints to engage in practical ministry opportunities. The purpose of F.A.I.T.H. Riders is to share the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ intentionally and unapologetically to all who have yet to accept Him and to build up the body of Christ through worship, fellowship, discipleship and serving. |
| 2010-2011 Children's Camp Report by Sonia Contreras Hello Everyone, My name is Sonia Contreras and I served as Camp Director for Children's Camp 2010.We had a wonderful experience from planning before camp and that whole week of July 19-23. We had 38 kids. With every ones help and great ideas we chose the theme of Jonah! What's eating you?. Based on the book of Jonah. God blessed us so much during that wonderful week. So many things happened that makes it hard to mention it all. I would like to start with the staff and the hard work they did. This year it was all done with Fox Valley Association churches. Thank you so much to pastor Ruben Raquel for serving as Camp Pastor and our worship leaders and music class from Emanuel, Ale, Kasie, Manny, Sergio, Christian, Mario, and Danny they did a fantastic job. Ivan in woodworking and kitchen service and also the Emanuel crew and Marengo with Joanne and a young man that also help in the kitchen. Our very own from FVBA , Laura (Recreations), Ruth (Crafts), Napoleon II, Sarah, Becky, Brook as team leaders and the teens that McHenry and Marengo brought as helpers. The weather was excellent, the food, Bible Class, Music, Recreation, crafts, swimming, woodworking, archery, hay rides and bonfires and the new friendships. Each day we learn about how God wants to change our character through the book of Jonah and Jesus Parables. Our verse of the week was Jonah 4:2b. At the end of the week at least one kid made a decision and or some made commitments with Christ. It takes this hard working team and our God to make all this possible. FVBA is so blessed to have Children's Camp. We encourage more churches to make plans to come to children's camp next year. Blessings to all Sincerely Sonia Contreras |
2010-2011 Vacation Bible School Report by Sonia Contreras Hello,My name is Sonia Contreras and I served as VBS Clinic Director. On May 1, 2010, we had our yearly VBS Clinic which took place at Iglesia Bautista Emanuel in Aurora, from 8:30a.m.-12:00 p.m. The theme this year was The Saddle Ridge Ranch. Our adventure took place In a Ranch. We had clinics for Crafts, Music/Worship, Recreation, Snacks, Missions, Directors Pre-K and Children (1-6 grades) in Spanish and English, Adults and Youth. The team that put the clinic together did a wonderful job!. The clinics, decorations, breakfast were fantastic. We had three churches represented and a total attendance of 38-40. We gave and learn new ideas of how to do VBS Life way's style. Thanks to Fox Valley Association and its churches for the support and the value that they put to make this clinic possible. It is good to hear from the churches that participated in the training and to hear the results of how their VBS went the outreach and the fun they had. We were also able to share decorations also with other churches. May God Bless you. |
| 2010-2011 Music Report by Wilma Booth Handbells Eight ringers met for three rehearsals in preparation for FVBA's 50th annual meeting held at Larkin Avenue Baptist Church, Elgin October 4, 2009. They played two selections for the offertory. December 14, 2009 the choir presented a Christmas program at Westwind Tower, Elgin. Ten ringers had prepared in four rehearsals. Women from Calvary, Elgin provided refreshments for the residents. January 11, 2010 seventeen family members of handbell ringers gathered at the home of Jack and Wilma Booth for a Soup and Salad Supper. Eight more rehearsals were held in preparation for ministry. April 25, 2010 the group of 10 ringers played a concert during the evening service at Calvary, Elgin. May 8, 2010 eight ringers shared in the meal and program for the Ladies Banquet at McHenry, First. May 24, 2010 a program was played at Fox River Horizon, Elgin with 10 ringers. We are deeply appreciative that Larkin Avenue Baptist Church, Elgin permits us to use their handbells for this associational ministry. Special thanks to Nita Springer who provided free child care for each rehearsal. Last year was our ninth season of training, ministry, and fellowship. Anniversary Choir Singers performed two choral selections at the FVBA 50th annual meeting. Richard Stiltner led the choir in singing “All Hail the Power Medley” and “Sunshine Medley”. The numbers had been arranged by Bill Lutes. Worship and Music Retreat Illinois Baptist State Association sponsored a retreat for worship and music leaders January 22-23, 2010 in Springfield. Those attending from FVBA were: Miguel, Doris, and Crystal Velazquez and Miguel and Bertha Villagomez from Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva, Elgin; and Bill Lutes, Rick Springer, Jack and Wilma Booth from Calvary, Elgin. Worship/Music Week Worship and Music Week at the Lifeway Conference Center, Ridgecrest, North Carolina was held June 28-July 2, 2010. Bill Lutes, Clarissa Murphy, Jack and Wilma Booth attended from Calvary, Elgin. An addition should be made to the 2009 report to include the name of Bill Lutes as attending the conference at Ridgecrest that year. Submitted by Wilma Booth |
| 2010-2011 Disaster Relief Report by Dr. InmanKent Smith is the new Disaster Relief Ministry Leader for FVBA. Four people from FVBA attended the Disaster Relief Training at Streator Baprist Camp in May, 2010. Twenty five people attended the FVBA Disaster Relief training at Cornerstone Baptist Church in August 2010 Kent is attending the Blue Cap Training in October 2010. The Northern Illinois DR training for next year is scheduled for May 13-14, 2011 at Streator Baptist Camp. Submitted byDr. Mark Inman |
