Churches of Strength: Super Saturday Seminars
8:30 am - Noon

2010 Dates and Locations:

• February 27th: Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham, IL
  
• May 22nd: Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Urbana, IL
  
• June 5th: (Hispanic) Iglesia Bautista Cortland, Chicago, IL
  
• June 5th: Woodland Baptist Church, Peoria, IL
  
• June 19th: Larkin Avenue Baptist Church, Elgin, IL
  
• August 14th: Marion Third Baptist Church, Marion, IL
  
• August 28th: Broadview Baptist Church, Broadview, IL
  
• September 11th: O'Fallon First Baptist Church, O'Fallon, IL
  
• September 25th: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, IL

For more information contact: Dale Davenport at DaleDavenport@IBSA.org or by phone at (217) 391-3130.

2010 Vacation Bible School Clinics

Come participate in a sample Worship Rally, experience a Bible Study and/or a Rotational Site Curriculum Overview, listen to VBS songs, see and touchVBS decorations, taste VBS snack ideas and leave with inspiration about how you can do VBS in your church.

The VBS Clinics are from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm with a small lunch provided.  Registering for VBS this year is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Step One: Choose a VBS Training Location

• Mid-Southern Clinic     March 6, 2010     Logan St. Baptist, Mt. Vernon
  
• Northern Clinic            March 6, 2010     1st Southern Baptist, Waukegan
  
• Central Clinic              March 20, 2010    Tabernacle Baptist, Decatur
  
• Southern VBS Clinic    March 20, 2010    Second Baptist Church, Marion
  
• West Central Clinic     March 27, 2010    Dayton Ave. Baptist, Peoria
  
• Chicago VBS Clinic      April 10, 2010       Broadview Baptist, Broadview

Step Two: Select One Area of Training

LifeWay's Saddle Ridge Ranch

LifeWay's Club VBS

• Route 254
  (Availabe only at: Mt. Vernon, Marion, Peoria and Broadview)

Illinois Baptist State Association Children's Bible Drill FAQs and Updates

The purposes of Children’s Bible Drill are to help children:

• Increase in the knowledge of the Bible.
• Develop skills in locating Bible books and Key Passages.
• Memorize the names of the books of the Bible in order and the Bible verses and Key Passages identified on the current Verse Cards.
• Learn how to apply the Bible to their lives.

When do I begin Bible Drill?
Most churches begin with the new church year in September. Beginning this early allows them to use a variety of activities to help children learn the verses, Key Passages and the books of the Bible.  Some churches wait until January to begin. Beginning in January means children must learn most of the material at home and spend class time practicing drilling.

When do I schedule my church drill?
When you know the drill date for your association, schedule your church drill a week or two before that date.

What are the dates for the Association and State drills?
Associational Drills: Contact your local Association for drill dates, locations, and contact information.

State Drills:April 24, 2010 at the following locations:

• Tabernacle Baptist Church, Decatur
  (Only State Speakers Tounament Location)
• First Baptist Church, Effingham
• Broadview Baptist Church, Broadview
• First Baptist Church, Marion

Which version of the Bible do I use with Bible Drill?
IBSA currently drills in NIV or KJV.

Thank you for your interest in the 2010 State Bible Drills and State Speakers Tounaments.  In order to register for you materials, please click on the link and follow the outline steps below.

https://abes.ibsa.org/EventManager/Main/Logon.aspx?EventID=78

The "How To" Steps for registering for Bible Drills/State Speakers

1. Click on the URL address listed above.
2. Click on the box marked "Start Registration Here"
3. Read and Agree to the Terms of Service page.
4. If you have registered in the past for Bible Drills, than your information should still be on record with our State office.  Please enter your phone number for verification. 
   
   *If your phone number did not bring up your file, you can type in your church name.  If found, select your church.  If still not listed, click on "I cannot find my Church/Organization."
5. Each church only registers for (1) slot.
6. Fill out the registation information requested.
7. *Bible Drills is a FREE EVENT.  Under purchase/registration options just click on the checkout button.  Your total will be $0.00.
8. After you have finished just click submit.  You will receive a confirmation email stating that we have received your registration for 2010 Bible Drills/State Speakers materials.
   
   *Cathy Waters will be notified that your church has registered for materials.  When she receives your registration, she will send you a seperate email with all of the downloads that you have requested.  It is up to your church to make the appropiate copies per participant.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call:
Cathy Waters at (217) 391-3124 or email: CathyWaters@IBSA.org.