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Date Host/Group(s) Event |
Location Contact Number and Additional Information |
Time |
Ongoing/Anytime Bible Collection | Mail any used Bibles library rate to Bible Foundation, PO Box 908, Newberg, OR 97132 503-538-4897 They will be used around the world – refugee camps, prisons, homeless shelters, nursing homes, schools, transportation stations, missions, etc. www.BF.org | anytime |
Ongoing free primary care for uninsured of Champaign County at Avicenna Community Health Center | Avicenna Community Health Center 819 Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL appointments & walk-ins 217-418-5888 for appointments avicennahealth.org Manage diabetes, high blood pressure & high cholesterol, physical exams, nutritional counseling | Sundays 1-4 p.m. |
PACE, Inc. Center for Independent Living, Ongoing assistance for those with Disabilities | PACE, Inc 1317 E Florida, Urbana, IL 217-344-5433 Contact for support, information, and assistance to maintain independent living such a help to receive free amplified phones for those with hearing loss (800-841-6167) | Work hours |
Friday evenings Rescue Us Addiction Program | Cumberland Presbyterian Church Corner of Guy Ave and Frazier St, Georgetown, IL Sponsored by churches in Georgetown area Introduction to the One who gives strength to overcome ANY addiction Contact Steve, 217-474-2306 or Dan, 217-274-0333 | 6:30-8 p.m. |
Tuesdays Celebrate Recovery | Christian Life Church 300 N Maplewood Dr, Rantoul, IL chadhanks@yahoo.com or ddm92@live.com Christ-centered 12 step program for freedom from addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. For anyone 18 years and older. Free childcare. Dinner – first Tuesday of month. | 6:30-8 p.m. First Tuesday meal – 6 p.m. |
Tuesday – Friday and Saturdays Seek and Find Ministries | Seek and Find Ministries 233 N Garrard Ave, Rantoul, IL 217-892-0051 Prayer, financial counseling, job skills program, resume writing, thrift store | Tues-Fri 10-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Ongoing Love Packages | Send donations of Bibles, tracts, Christian books, Christian magazines, SS supplies, daily devotionals, commentaries, CDs & DVDs to Love Packages, Eagles Nest Ministries, 220 Union St., Butler, IL 62015 Check web site: www.lovepackages.org for details | ongoing |
Mondays Celebrate Recovery | Upper Room Bible Church 455 W Orleans, Paxton, IL 217-379-4189 Freedom from hurts, habits, and hang-ups (emotional, addictive, dysfunctional Free childcare upon request. | 6 p.m. |
Take It Back Ministry, ongoing addiction help | Faith Church 2111 N Willow Rd., Urbana, IL 217-344-5540 Contact person: Dustin Brown, 217-761-8863 | call for assistance |
M, T, Th, F Food & Clothing Pantry | Restoration Urban Ministries 1213 Parkland Ct., Champaign, IL Transitional housing, self-sufficiency ministry for homeless and near homeless in Champaign County. Classes, case management, employment counseling, spiritual mentoring, child care, tutoring, food pantry, clothing room, household goods. Must register at 217-355-2662. | Office hours 10-3, M-F |
Every Thursdays Celebrate Recovery for All | New Horizon Church 3002 W Bloomington Rd., Champaign, IL 815-848-5881 Christ-centered 12-step program for freedom from hurts, hangups, and habits Free childcare for 18 months thru kindergarten with advanced notice. Celebration Place for 1st-5th grades, The Landing for 6th-12th grades | Optional meal 5:45 p.m., Worship & lesson/testimony at 6:30 followed by groups, including Newcomer 101. |
March 26, Tuesday Christian Women’s Luncheon | El Toro Restaurant 2561 W Springfield Ave., Champaign, IL Speaker – Lee Ann Terry, “Upcycled and Restored” RSVP by Saturday, March 23 Call or text 217-621-4693 $20 at the door | noon |
March 28, Thursday Maundy Thursday Experience | First Baptist Church 1602 S Prospect Ave., Savoy, IL 217-352-2240 Drama, worship, communion, Middle Eastern food | 6 p.m. |
March 30, Saturday Eggstravaganza | Bible Baptist Church 4001 W Kirby Ave., Champaign, IL 217-359-3021 Egg hunt, carnival games, food, and photos Register at bbccu.org | 1 p.m. |
April 13, Saturday Willow Tree Missions Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser | Monticello Community Building 201 N State St., Monticello, IL 217-762-2350 $20 tickets for individuals and $200 for a table (max 10 people) Fun evening of trivia contest and dessert auction. Guests encourage to bring own food and drink. Benefits Willow Tree Missions Family Service Center. | 6 p.m. |
April 14, Sunday Decatur Community Gospel Choir Kick-Off | Riverside Baptist Church 1250 W Mound Rd., Decatur, IL Contact information dcgcsing2@gmail.com or call 217-362-4321 to join the community gospel choir. | 11:30 a.m. |
April 19, Friday Perry’s Concert | Danvers Baptist Church 104 W Columbia St., Danvers, IL 309-750-8478 Free admission, love offering | 7 p.m. |
April 19, Friday To Tell You My Story, Chapter 4 | Windsor Road Christian Church 2501 Windsor Road, Champaign, IL 217-359-2122 Buy tickets online www.windsrroad.org/ttyms Doors open 5:30, dinner and dessert from 6-7 Part of cost goes to WRCC food pantry Come listen to real-life stories where Jesus shows up | 6 p.m. |
April 27, Saturday Annual Flea Market & Bake Sale | Countryside United Methodist Church 1807 CR 1000 N, Urbana, IL (the road between Sidney and Philo) 217-688-2422 Clothing, books, kitchen items, DVDs, furniture, lines, glassware, knick-knacks and more. Bake Sale and Food Truck Donations accepted for church. | 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
April 28, Sunday Echoes of Grace Concert | Bismarck First Church of Christ, Bismarck, IL No charge | 6:30 p.m. |
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