September 2008

Men’s Bible Study at Berean Baptist Church 8/10 thru 9/28   The Quiet Strength Men’s Bible Study at Berean Baptist Church in Springfield will run from Sunday, August 10th, through Sunday, September 28th. The study time is 6 to 7:30 each Sunday night. Come and learn how to be the man God intended you to be. For more information, call 529-4224 or log on to www.berean.biz 

Women’s Bible Study at Berean Baptist Church 8/10 - 9/28   The Five Little Questions women’s Bible Study at Berean Baptist Church in Springfield will run from Sunday, August 10th, through Sunday, September 28th. The study time is 6 to 7:30 each Sunday night. Learn how to change your life from exhausting to exhilarating. For more information, call 529-4224 or log on to www.berean.biz

Next Generation Power Force at Heartland Community Church   John Jacobs’ Next Generation Power Force will be at Heartland Community Church in Decatur on Sunday, August 31st, at 9 and 10:45 AM, and Tuesday and Wednesday, September 2nd and 3rd, at 6 PM. The Power Force is a group of athletes who perform amazing feats of strength and share messages of hope. For more information, call 877-9529.

12-week DivorceCare seminar at Jefferson Street Christian   A 12-week DivorceCare seminar for people who are separated or divorced will be at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln beginning Monday, September 8th, from 7 to 9 PM. Topics include loneliness, anger, and finances. Participants may join the group at any time. For more information, call 732-9294.

Assemblies of God Marriage Encounter Weekend    The Assemblies of God Marriage Encounter Weekend is Friday through Sunday, September 19th to the 21st, at the Jameson Inn and Suites in Peoria. The Marriage Encounter will help couples examine their lives together and build better marriages for life. For more information, call 309-694-2161.

Composer David Kneupper at A Lincoln Presidential Museum   An Evening with Composer David Kneupper is coming to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on Thursday, September 18th, at 7 PM in the Union Theater. David Kneupper created the music for all the exhibits in the museum, based on 19th Century American songs. For ticket information, call 558-8934.

"Take a Step for Autism" at Washington Park   The 2nd Annual “Take a Step for Autism” is Saturday, September 27th, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at Washington Park in Springfield. Funds raised by walkers will benefit the Central Illinois Chapter of the Autism Society of America. There will also be children’s activities, prizes and music. To register, call 241-2023.

Pro-Life speaker Jill Stanek at Salem Lutheran Church   Pro-Life speaker Jill Stanek will be at Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville on Sunday, September 21st, at 6 PM. A sandwich supper will be served at 5. Jill, a former registered nurse, has been active in the national media for the Pro-Life cause. If you plan to attend the supper, please call 243-8562.

Abundant Faith Christian Center free special concert   Abundant Faith Christian Center in Springfield will celebrate 15 years of ministry with a special concert featuring Anthony Evans and Rachael Lampa on Friday, September 19th, at 7 PM. Admission is free. Abundant Faith Christian Center is at 2525 Taylor Avenue. For more information, call 585-4000.

Springfield Bible Conference at Faith Bible Church   Faith Bible Church is hosting the 16th annual Springfield Bible Conference on September 19th Through the 21st.  Paul Washer will speak on how to know you are a true Christian and how to follow Jesus Christ as a true disciple.  There will be a special meeting for young people on Friday evening.  The conference is free and a nursery will be provided.  For information, phone Curt Daniel at 585-8770.

Berean Baptist Preschool has openings for 3 to 5 year olds   Berean Baptist Church Daycare and Preschool in Springfield has openings available for preschool students ages 3 to 5. Preschool starts Wednesday, September 3rd, and registrations are accepted anytime. Berean Baptist Church Daycare and Preschool is at 3401 South 6th Street. For more information, call 529-4224.

Christian maternity home "The Hike For Babies"    Beerlahai Roi, Springfield's Christian maternity home is raising money to assist women with unplanned pregnancies to choose life over abortion for their babies.  The Hike For Babies is Saturday, September 20th ant 10 a.m. in Lincoln Park.  Beerlahai Roi, located at 413 S. Lincoln provides shelter, food, clothing and mentoring to mothers in need.  Please join with us by obtaining a Hike for Babies pledge form by calling 698-4194.

Clementine Memorial Church Food and Fun Festival   The Gospel Music Food and Fun Festival will be at Clementine Memorial Church in Springfield on Saturday, September 13th, from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. There will be free children’s games and activities, and music by Joanne Clark, The Peeks, The Harmony Trio and more. For more information, call 670-1100.

Area singers performing at Kumler United Methodist Church    Paul Summers, the New Jerusalem Singers, and other area singers will be performing at Kumler United Methodist Church in Springfield on Saturday, September 13th, from 6 to 8 PM. A light meal will be served from 4:30 to 5:30. Kumler United Methodist Church is at 600 North 5th Street in Springfield.

Revival Services at Heartland Worship Center 9/7 through 9/10   Evangelist and Pastor Neil Smith will lead Revival Services at Heartland Worship Center in Sherman from Sunday, September 7th through Wednesday, September 10th. The service times are 10 AM and 6 PM Sunday, and 7 PM Monday through Wednesday. For more information, call 414-8531.

Gospel Sing & Supper at Roanoke Baptist Church    There will be a Gospel Sing at Roanoke Baptist Church in Springfield on Saturday, September 6th, at 6:30 PM. Dora Lee and the Gloryroad Quartet, The Harmony Trio, Joybells, The Peeks and others will be performing. Supper will be served at 5 PM. Roanoke Baptist Church is at 2355 North Second Street in Springfield.

Bluegrass Festival at Lincoln’s New Salem Historic Site   The traditional Music and Bluegrass Festival will be at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site on Friday through Sunday, September 5th to the 7th. The festival is free. Songs of the 19th century will be played on banjos, fiddles, dulcimers and other traditional instruments. For more information, call 632-4000.

Springfield Branch of Basket of Hope Used Book Sale   The Springfield Branch of Basket of Hope will hold a Used Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 12th and 13th, from 8 to 4 in front of Petals and Accents at 424 Monroe in Springfield. Basket of Hope gives free gift baskets to families with seriously ill children. For more information, call 523-9927.

Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship dinner meeting   The Springfield Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship will hold their next dinner meeting on Saturday, September 6th, at 6 PM at the Jerome Civic Center. The guest speaker will be Julie Light, who lives in Haifa, Israel. The meeting is open to men and women of all ages. To make your reservation, call 529-4634.

Rochester United Methodist Pancake & Sausage Breakfast    Rochester United Methodist Church will host a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, September 6th, from 7AM to noon. This is a fundraiser event to benefit Lost and Found Ministries, which assists the Casa Angelina Children Home in Guatemala. For more information, call 498-7179.

“Women of Promise” is Tuesday, September 16th, at Athens United Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be Campus Crusade for Christ missionary Ashley Cookson. There will be two sessions to choose from: 10 AM to noon or 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Childcare is available. To make your reservation, call 636-8785.

Springfield After Five Club dinner and presentation   The Springfield After Five Club will hold their “Be A Star” dinner and presentation on Tuesday, September 16th, from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Northfield Inn. The guest speaker, Barbara Huxtable, will give a talk entitled “All The World’s A Stage and You Can Be A Star.” For reservations, call 528-4273.

Parkway Church of The Nazarene Revival Services   Dr. Stephen Manley will conduct Revival Services at Parkway Church of The Nazarene in Decatur from Sunday through Wednesday, September 14th to the 17th. The service hours are 10:30 AM and 6 PM Sunday, and 7 PM weeknights. The Gospel Trio, Adam’s Voice, will be singing. For more information, call 428-2721.

Male quartet Gospel concert at The Barn   The next Gospel concert at The Barn is Saturday, September 6th, at 7 PM and will feature Sincereity, a male quartet from Decatur. There is no admission charge. The Barn is off Route 16 between Pana and Tower Hill. Turn south at Dollville Road, go two miles, then turn back east. For more information, call 562-3526.

Gary Ecelbarger at A. L. P. L. & M.on how Lincoln won    The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host Gary Ecelbarger, author of “The Great Comeback: How Abraham Lincoln Beat the Odds to Win the 1860 Republican Nomination” on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 PM in the Union Theater. To make your reservation, call 558-8934.