The Illinois Global Outreach program is adding two new families, Jeff and Heather Goodman and Josh and Ashley Bennett Continue Reading

Mike E. Lemons, 60, of Mt. Vernon, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at his home.He was born Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, the son of John and Marge (Colgrave) Lemons. He was married to Beth Taylor.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Sunday at First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. David Shores officiating.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m Saturday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.

Mr. Lemons is survived by his parents; son, Michael Lemons and wife Elizabeth of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Amanda Lemons of Nashville, Tenn., Courtney Lemons of Mt. Vernon and Breanna Lemons of Mt. Vernon; granddaughter, Ramaya White of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Harold Lemons and wife Norma Jean of Ina and William Lemons and special friend Janet of Mt. Vernon; and a sister, Doris Poole of Mt. Vernon. Several nieces and nephews also survive.He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Mike was a computer draftsman for Joy Mining Machinery in Mt. Vernon and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.For those who wish, memorials may be given to the First Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home, or from the online obituary at www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com, or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.

We are all saddened by the passing of Olive Ann Gregory this week.

Olive Ann is the wife of Marvin Gregory, a deacon at Blue Point Church. She
has been suffering from liver cancer for a few months, but she went home to
be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3rd.

Her funeral will be at Blue Point Church on Sunday at 2:30pm. Visitation
will precede the service from 12:30-2:30.

50th Anniversary State Meeting – Illinois State Association of Free Will Baptists Continue Reading

All churches are encouraged to send their pastors to the First FWB Church in Mt. Vernon Continue Reading

Monday, November 30th
Pray for yourself that God will increase your burden for reaching your world and the uttermost for Christ.

Thank you for praying.

Wednesday, November 25th

Pray for God’s Spirit to move on the communities and individuals who will come in to contact with our missionaries.

Thursday, November 26th

Pray for Revival

in our churches at home and around the world.

Friday, November 27th

Pray for God’s Spirit to speak in services and through the daily lives of our missionaries.

Saturday, November 28th

Pray for the leaders of our Denomination as they attempt to guide us as we join in God’s mission.

Sunday, November 29th

Pray for God to raise up workers who will start new churches in Illinois for the Glory of His Name.

Prayer item for November 24th
Pray for the children of our missionaries that God will raise them up with the same passions as their
parents.  Pray for the spiritual growth and protection.  Pray for the relationships that they will make.

Prayer item for Monday, November 23rd
Pray for God’s supply as our missionaries face tightening budgets around the globe.

Prayer item for Saturday, November 21st
Pray for God’s protection as our missionaries encounter spiritual and physical resistance.

Prayer item for Sunday, November 22nd
Pray for the extended families of our missionaries who are often worried about their sons and daughters serving abroad.through the daily lives of our missionaries.