Illinois State Association of Free Will Baptists

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 11th.

Travis Penn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:47:34 +0000

Prayer item for November 11th

Pray for an ELI couple working in Tibet. Pray for wisdom as they teach an opportunity to live and share their faith.

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 10th

Travis Penn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:31:25 +0000

Prayer item for Tuesday, November 10th.
Pray for an ELI worker as she directs and leads others in her organization. Thank the Lord for the blessings she has experienced this year. Pray that she will also continue to lead many to the Father.

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 9th

Travis Penn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:32:32 +0000

Prayer item for Monday, November 9th.
Pray for an ELI teacher working in China. Pray for continuing opportunities to share Christ and pray for wisdom as he teaches.

November Prayer Calendar

Travis Penn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:31:13 +0000

The Illinois Mission Board would like to encourage everyone to pray for our missionaries during the month of November.

To help you in this effort we have an IGO Prayer Handout and an IGO Prayer Calendar to guide you in praying for our state missions program.

We will also be posting requests on the website for the next month.

Thank you for supporting your missionaries.

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 7th and 8th

Travis Penn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:48:23 +0000

Prayer Item for Saturday, November 7th

Pray for a Creative Access couple working with Muslims abroad. Pray for their continued protection spiritually and physically. Pray for them to connect with people who are seeking God.

Prayer Item for Sunday, November 8th

Pray for an English Language Institute Couple working in Mongolia. Pray for their adaptation to their new surroundings. Pray that they will encourage students through their teaching.

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 6th

Travis Penn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:27:06 +0000

Prayer item for Friday, November 6th
Pray for a Creative Access couple working with Muslims in France. Pray for their encouragement and pray for continued opportunities to proclaim Christ. It has been a wonderful week for this couple. They have been able to share their faith very clearly with muslim friends. Praise the Lord for this opportunity and ask for more of the same.

In Memory – Gilbert Fletcher

Travis Penn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:23:19 +0000

JOHNSTON CITY – Gilbert E. Fletcher, 97, formerly of Johnston City, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in Antioch, Tennessee.

Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 7, in Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City, with the Reverends Matt Crain, Norman Richards, and Dean Guye officiating. Burial will be in Dillingham Cemetery, east of Johnston City. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Gilbert was born February 20, 1912, in rural Williamson County near Droit City, the youngest child of Oscar and Elizabeth (Tucker) Fletcher. He was a hard-working farmer until his late 80s and a faithful husband and caregiver to Eunice his wife of over 49 years. He married Eunice (Beers) Milligan, Dec. 24, 1957 in Johnston City, and she preceded him in death, June 28, 2007.

His surviving family includes his son Keith Fletcher and wife Sarah of Antioch, Tennessee, Larry Milligan and wife Pat of Johnston City, Amonda Miller of Rialto, California, and Linda Riggs of Marion. His 10 grandchildren include Hannah, Jesse and Aaron Fletcher, Cami (Milligan) Hovda, Jason Milligan, Lisa (Milligan) Nicholson, Jim Miller Jr., Susan, Clarence and Kathleen Baker. He also leaves 14 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers (John, Delos, Homer, and Jesse Fletcher); two sisters (Eunial Guye and Mabel Heflin); half-brother Ray McConnell and stepson Gary Milligan. In his youth, Gilbert was pitcher and catcher on community baseball teams and an amateur barber for those in his neighborhood. In later years, he loved to travel and spend time with his family. He was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Johnston City, where he once served as usher.

To sign the guest register or for more information, visit www.murmanandwilson.com.

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 5th

Travis Penn — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:32:58 +0000

Prayer item for Thursday, November 5th.

Pray for the Teague Family. God has blessed the Church in St. Sebastian and Dennis and Carol are seeking the Lord’s direction for what is next for them. Please pray for wisdom and discernment.

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IGO Prayer Calendar – November 4th

Travis Penn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:32:56 +0000

Prayer item for Wednesday, November 4th

Pray for the Taylor Family. Jason and Melissa have seen many come to Christ this year. Thank God for his blessing and pray for continued life change.

More info: www.theverticalchurch.com

IGO Prayer Calendar – November 3rd

Travis Penn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:41:26 +0000

Prayer item for Tuesday, November 3rd.
Pray for the Shores Family. Mark and Khristi are serving in Albuquerque, NM. Pray for their encouragement and opportunities to share their faith. Pray for their sons that God will give them strength and wisdom as they serve Him.

More info: www.mountainviewfwb.com