FREE Prison Ministry is holding a fundraiser at the Bloomington Pizza Ranch on September 17th from 5-8pm. Stop by, enjoy some great food, and help support their mission to encourage, support, and grow the community of believers within the penal system. For more details about the fundraiser or about FREE Prison Ministry, visit www.freeprisonministry.org.

Living Faith Fellowship Church will be hosting a concert with the Gospel Echoes Mercy Road Team on Sunday, September 14th at 6:00pm. The Gospel Echoes Mercy Road Team will be sharing a variety of Gospel songs along with a presentation about the Gospel Echoes prison ministry based out of Goshen, IN.  A love offering will be received. Living Faith Fellowship Church is located at 1201 West Center Street in Eureka. For more information call 309-253-1392.

The Hits & Heritage Fall Tour is coming to Northwoods Community Church in Peoria on Sunday, September 14 at 6:00 pm. This will be a memorable night featuring Gold City, The Hoppers, and Joseph Habedank. The concert will present each artist in full-length individual sets, as well as joint performances throughout the evening in never-before seen collaborations you don't want to miss. Tickets for this event are $15 and can be purchased at www.ticketor.com/northwoods/2025hitsandheritagetour or call Northwoods Community Church at 309-243-1550 . 

Country Gospelfest is coming to Five Points Washington on September 13th at 7pm! Join Shawn Degenhart, the GospelFest Singers and Choir, and special guest Steve Hargis, for an unforgettable evening of country gospel favorites. Backed up by a live nine-piece band, you’ll enjoy such classics as “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?,” “I’ll Fly Away,” and “One Day at a Time.” There is no cost to attend, but a free-will offering will be taken. Visit www.gospelfestradio.com to find out more.

The Backyard Bluegrass Festival will be held on Friday & Saturday September 12 & 13 at 790 Souther Rd in rural Sullivan, IL. Groups scheduled to perform on Friday include Headin Home, Caroline Owens, Williamson Branch and Blue Highway. On Saturday enjoy Rhonda Vincent, Echo Valley, Kentucky Just Us and the Waddington Brothers. There is no admission charge but donations are welcome. Food trucks will be available. To learn more call Ed Herschberger at 217-962-8445 or follow the The Backyard Bluegrass Festival Facebook page at facebook.com/events/Backyard-bluegrass-festival

Enjoy an evening of Southern Gospel music with The Kramers on Friday, September 12th at 6:00pm at Cross Pointe Church of God, 3101 Airport Road in Bloomington. A love offering will be received. To learn more visit thekramersmusic.com.

The Backyard Bluegrass Festival will be held on Friday & Saturday September 12 & 13 at 790 Souther Rd in rural Sullivan, IL. Groups scheduled to perform on Friday include Headin Home, Caroline Owens, Williamson Branch and Blue Highway. On Saturday enjoy Rhonda Vincent, Echo Valley, Kentucky Just Us and the Waddington Brothers. There is no admission charge but donations are welcome. Food trucks will be available. To learn more call Ed Herschberger at 217-962-8445 or follow the The Backyard Bluegrass Festival Facebook page at facebook.com/events/Backyard-bluegrass-festival

Registration for the Peoria Christian School Charger Golf Classic is now open! The golf outing will take place on Monday, September 8th at Mt. Hawley Country Club in Peoria. Registration starts at 7am with tee time beginning at 7:30. The cost is $150 per golfer and the price includes lunch. To learn more and to register, visit www.peoriachristian.org/golf-classic.

The Chuck Wagon Gang will be in concert on Saturday, September 6th at 6:00pm at Eureka Bible Church, 1452 Church Road in Eureka. Tickets are only $5 each and will be available at the door and a love offering will be received. 18 and under are free. To learn more call 309-360-8416 or thechuckwagongang.net.

The Annual Day of the Dozer is back! On September 6th, kids will get the experience of a lifetime . . . a chance to see, ride, and drive heavy construction equipment at the McLean County Fairgrounds! For one day, the kids will be in the driver’s seat and actually operate bulldozers, excavators, and other heavy equipment with a professional operator at their side. Additional construction, farming, utility, military and Emergency vehicles will be on exhibit, plus the world’s largest sandbox and other kid friendly activities. It’s a great day for good dirty fun! Tickets for kids are $10 and include a souvenir & hard hat; tickets are not required for adults. To find out more and to purchase tickets, visit www.dayofthedozer.net/tickets.

The Mark Trammell Quartet will be in concert on Friday, September 5th at 7:00pm at The Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Walnut St, Washington. Tickets are only $5 each and will be available at the door. A love offering will be received. To learn more call Don Moushon at 309-453-4673 or visit evanumc.org.

Greater Vision will in concert on Thursday, September 4th at 6:30pm at Freedom Baptist Church at 2006 Fox Creek Rd in Bloomington. A love offering will be received. To learn more you can call the church at 309-750-1688.

Danny Funderburk will be in concert on Friday, August 29th at the Roanoke Park in Roanoke, IL. For more than 48 years, people across the country have fallen in love with his incredible talent, as he performed with The Singing Americans, Perfect Heart, Mercy’s Way, and most notably, the prestigious Cathedral Quartet.  Please bring your lawn chairs for this Roanoke Park Community Sing with Danny Funderburk. There is no charge for admission but there will be an offering received to benefit the Apostolic Christian Home.

Make sure to mark your calendars for an upcoming concert with the Southern Gospel Quartet, The Padgett’s, at Christ Church of Germantown Hills on August 23rd at 6pm. Admission is free, but there will be a free-will offering during the concert. Christ Church of Germantown Hills is located at 110 Holland Rd in Germantown Hills. Don’t miss a great time of music and fellowship! To learn more, call 309-383-4361.

Trail Life and American Heritage Girls are holding open houses on August 18th from 6-7:30pm at the Apostolic Christian Church in Roanoke. Trail Life is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring program that engages boys in service and outdoor adventure to develop Godly and courageous leaders, and American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered, girl-focused character and leadership program dedicated to building women of integrity. Stop by and learn about the Christian values and beliefs that they are instilling in our youth through service and stewardship! For more information, visit traillifeusa.com.

Don’t forget to add the Powerlight Fest on Family Day at the Illinois State Fair to your calendar! This year it’ll take place on Sunday, August 17th on the Lincoln Stage. The concert schedule will begin at 2pm with praise and worship with Hope Church and continue through the day with artists that include Rare of Breed, Emerson Day, and Colton Dixon. The concert is free, but there is a $5 fee to enter the state fair. To learn more, call 217-553-5271 or visit www.facebook.com/powerlightfest.

The Collingsworth Family Fall '25 Classics & Hymns Tour is coming to Calvary Baptist Church in Normal on Tuesday, Aug 12th at 7:00 PM. Adult General admission tickets are $28.75 and Children 14 and under are free. To purchase tickets visit thecollingsworthfamily.com

Mark your calendars for the Dream Center Peoria Annual Golf Outing coming up on August 11th! The event will be held at Mt. Hawley Country Club and will begin at 8:30am. The cost is $165 per golfer and includes lunch. Space is limited, so register soon by visiting www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/golfouting.

The Kingsmen Quartet will be in concert on Friday, August 8th from 7:00-8:30pm at The Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Walnut St, Washington. Tickets are only $5 each and will be available at the door. A love offering will be received. To learn more call Don Moushon at 309-453-4673 or visit evanumc.org.

Egypt VBS at Oak Grove Bible Church is taking place from 6-8pm on July 27th – 31st. Kids will sing songs, plays games, visit an Egyptian marketplace to create crafts, and learn about the life of Joseph and how he followed the One True God! The VBS is designed for age 3 through those leaving sixth grade. Oak Grove Bible Church is located at 3221 Springfield Rd in East Peoria. For more information, call 309-642-5239.

Egypt VBS at Oak Grove Bible Church is taking place from 6-8pm on July 27th – 31st. Kids will sing songs, plays games, visit an Egyptian marketplace to create crafts, and learn about the life of Joseph and how he followed the One True God! The VBS is designed for age 3 through those leaving sixth grade. Oak Grove Bible Church is located at 3221 Springfield Rd in East Peoria. For more information, call 309-642-5239.

Egypt VBS at Oak Grove Bible Church is taking place from 6-8pm on July 27th – 31st. Kids will sing songs, plays games, visit an Egyptian marketplace to create crafts, and learn about the life of Joseph and how he followed the One True God! The VBS is designed for age 3 through those leaving sixth grade. Oak Grove Bible Church is located at 3221 Springfield Rd in East Peoria. For more information, call 309-642-5239.

Egypt VBS at Oak Grove Bible Church is taking place from 6-8pm on July 27th – 31st. Kids will sing songs, plays games, visit an Egyptian marketplace to create crafts, and learn about the life of Joseph and how he followed the One True God! The VBS is designed for age 3 through those leaving sixth grade. Oak Grove Bible Church is located at 3221 Springfield Rd in East Peoria. For more information, call 309-642-5239.

Egypt VBS at Oak Grove Bible Church is taking place from 6-8pm on July 27th – 31st. Kids will sing songs, plays games, visit an Egyptian marketplace to create crafts, and learn about the life of Joseph and how he followed the One True God! The VBS is designed for age 3 through those leaving sixth grade. Oak Grove Bible Church is located at 3221 Springfield Rd in East Peoria. For more information, call 309-642-5239.

Dream Center Peoria’s Annual Backpack Peoria is coming up on Saturday, July 26th. Backpack Peoria is where the Dream Center not only gives out 2000 backpacks loaded with school supplies, but also provides haircuts and medical and dental exams to kids that need it. This event would not have the success it does without the community’s help. To find out how you can get involved, whether through working at the event or making a donation to cover the cost of a backpack, visit www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/backpackpeoria.

Children going into grades K-5th are invited to take part in Young David VBS at First Mennonite Church of Morton from 6-7:30pm the week of July 21st-25th. Your kids will learn about God’s love for them as they walk through the life of “Young David.” Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and a snack. The church is located at 250 S Baltimore Ave in Morton. To find out more, visit www.firstmennonitemorton.org.

Children going into grades K-5th are invited to take part in Young David VBS at First Mennonite Church of Morton from 6-7:30pm the week of July 21st-25th. Your kids will learn about God’s love for them as they walk through the life of “Young David.” Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and a snack. The church is located at 250 S Baltimore Ave in Morton. To find out more, visit www.firstmennonitemorton.org.

Children going into grades K-5th are invited to take part in Young David VBS at First Mennonite Church of Morton from 6-7:30pm the week of July 21st-25th. Your kids will learn about God’s love for them as they walk through the life of “Young David.” Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and a snack. The church is located at 250 S Baltimore Ave in Morton. To find out more, visit www.firstmennonitemorton.org.

Children going into grades K-5th are invited to take part in Young David VBS at First Mennonite Church of Morton from 6-7:30pm the week of July 21st-25th. Your kids will learn about God’s love for them as they walk through the life of “Young David.” Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and a snack. The church is located at 250 S Baltimore Ave in Morton. To find out more, visit www.firstmennonitemorton.org.