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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. |
April 18, Friday, Way of the Cross Pro-Life Prayer Service | Equity Clinic, 2111 W Park Ct, Champaign, IL Prayer for those who are victims of abortion. Prayer booklets with Scripture readings, and group prayers will be provided. Mandy 217-766-4384 Prayers follow “the Stations of the Cross”. Anyone wanting to help read one the “Stations” should contact Mandy. | 10 a.m. |
April 27, Sunday Hooves of Hope Band, gospel concert | First Christian Church Bismarck, IL Also appearing Tim Musgrave Band | 6:30 p.m. |
April 27, Sunday Anticipation Ministries in Concert (The Himmel Family) | Forest City Community Church 203 Market St, Forest City, IL 217-883-1651 Love offering. | 3 p.m. |
April 27, Sunday The Agape Ringers Concert | First Presbyterian Church 2000 East College Ave, Normal, IL 312-898-4374 Free will offering Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble. | 4 p.m. |
April 28-May 21 Spring Used Book Sale | St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library 201 N Third St, St. Joseph, IL Pay what you want to pay. Set up a time to bring in donations for the booksale by calling 217-469-2159 No donations accepted after May 12th. | normal library hours |
May 3, Saturday Singing Men of GNN concert | Savoy United Methodist Church 3002 W Old Church Rd (corner of Duncan and Old Church Road), Champaign, IL 217-352-3993 Freewill offering provides “weighted” security blankets for children of Cunningham Children’s Home | 5:30 p.m. |
May 8, Thursday Karen Peck & New River | Danvers Baptist Church 104 W Columbia St., Danvers, IL 309-750-8478 Love offering | 6:30 p.m. |
May 16, Friday The Perrys in Concert | Danvers Baptist Church 104 W Columbia St, Danvers, IL 309-750-8478 Love Offering | 7 p.m. |
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