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Date Host/Group(s) Event |
Location Contact Number and Additional Information |
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| 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, Saturday “The Table of Showbread: The Lord Sustains Me” |
Come & See Event Center 1304 W Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL Terry Harmen will lead a Bible study exploring the Table of Showbread in Tabernacle of Moses. Light refreshments before event. Free registration at www.comeandseeinc.com/events |
6:30-9 p.m. |
| April 19, Sunday Musical Magic Live, A Medley of Musicals from Around the World |
Elks Lodge #2497 903 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL Fundraiser to benefit the Lilly and David Gingold Holocaust and Tolerance Education Outreach Fund |
7-9 p.m. |
| April 25, Saturday Singing Men of ‘GNN Concert |
Savoy United Methodist Church 3002 W Old Church Rd, Champaign, IL (2 miles of Savoy on Old Church Road, at Duncan Rd) 217-352-3939 Freewill offering. Proceeds go to Girls’ Group Home of Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana |
6 p.m. |
| April 25, Saturday The Himmel Family live in concert |
Forest City Community Church 203 Market St, Forest City, IL Love offering |
6 p.m. |
| April 27, Monday Urbana Seminary Ministry Forum: Building Your Community through Media |
Stratford Park Bible Chapel 2801 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 217-365-9005 $40 includes lunch Register at https://urbanatheologicalseminary.org/event/ministry-forum |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| May 3, Sunday Karen Peck & New River in Concert |
Tri Valley Baptist Church 8385 N 1900 E Rd, Bloomington, IL 309-750-8478 Love Offering |
6 p.m. |
| May 4, Monday-May 27, Wednesday Spring Used Book Sale |
St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library 201 N Third St, St. Joseph, IL All items for sale by donation. All kinds of books and media available. Call to set up a time if you want to donate books for the sale. No donations accepted after May 15th. 217-469-2159 |
6:30-9 p.m. |
| May 7, Thursday 75th National Day of Prayer |
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,108 E Church St, Gifford, IL 217-568-7196 |
6:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. |
| May 9, Saturday Urbana Seminary Booksale |
Stratford Park Bible Chapel 2801 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 217-365-9005 Funds go toward new needed library purchases. |
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| May 30, Saturday The Old Testament in Chicago tour from Urbana Seminary |
Three hour tour of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum (1155 E 58th St, Chicago, IL) with Dr. Ken Cuffey. 217-365-9005 Cost $25. Transportation needs can be arranged. Register at https://urbanatheologicalseminary.org/event/8483/ |
Meet at 12:45 p.m. at museum’s front entrance |
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