Do you want to experience more of Jesus in you and with you at your school?

Join us for AWAKE-a one-day transformational experience for Christian educators that opens our eyes to how God is using us as His ambassadors and then frees us to work more powerfully with Jesus. Is He inviting you to come AWAKE to your calling?

“So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.” 2 Cor. 5:20 NLT

The AWAKE Experience includes…

• Intentional time alone with God

• Discussion and connection with other Christian educators

• Bible study and applying Scriptural truths to our lives

• Training in legal freedoms for public school educators

• Discovering truths that will transform the way we see our jobs as educators

Registration fee is $35 through July 7th, $40 after.

Washington Crossroads Global Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St, Washington, IL 61571

Contact Jeremy Garrett: jeremy.garrett@icloud.com

Morning snacks and Lunch are included.

Doors open at 8:00 am

Danny Funderburk will be in concert on Saturday, July 18th at 5:30pm at the Roanoke Park in Roanoke, IL. For more than 49 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 Homes.

Jim & Melissa Brady with Michael Booth will be in Concert on Friday, July 17th at 7:00pm at the Evangelical United Methodist Church at 401 Walnut Street in Washington. Concert tickets are $10 each since there are two groups and will be available at the door. A love offering will also be received. To learn more call Don Moushon at 309-453-4673 or visit evanumc.org.

Calling all incoming Kindergarten through 5th grade students! Join First Mennonite Church of Morton on July 17th from 2–3:30pm for an exciting one-day Vacation Bible School adventure! Kids will enjoy fun activities, engaging lessons, and discover how God is working through the ministry of Mennonite Central Committee in Kenya. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow in faith, and explore how we can make a difference in the world. FMC is located at 250 S Baltimore Ave in Morton. To find out more, call 309-266-7591.

We encourage you to add VBS at First Baptist Church of Morton to your summer calendar! Illumination Station VBS will be held July 12-16 (Sunday-Thursday) from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for students ages 4 through those entering 6th grade in the fall.

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher but He is much more than that. At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world. Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Online registration is open at: https://firstbaptistmorton.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1225158

We encourage you to add VBS at First Baptist Church of Morton to your summer calendar! Illumination Station VBS will be held July 12-16 (Sunday-Thursday) from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for students ages 4 through those entering 6th grade in the fall.

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher but He is much more than that. At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world. Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Online registration is open at: https://firstbaptistmorton.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1225158

We encourage you to add VBS at First Baptist Church of Morton to your summer calendar! Illumination Station VBS will be held July 12-16 (Sunday-Thursday) from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for students ages 4 through those entering 6th grade in the fall.

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher but He is much more than that. At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world. Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Online registration is open at: https://firstbaptistmorton.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1225158

We encourage you to add VBS at First Baptist Church of Morton to your summer calendar! Illumination Station VBS will be held July 12-16 (Sunday-Thursday) from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for students ages 4 through those entering 6th grade in the fall.

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher but He is much more than that. At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world. Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Online registration is open at: https://firstbaptistmorton.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1225158

We encourage you to add VBS at First Baptist Church of Morton to your summer calendar! Illumination Station VBS will be held July 12-16 (Sunday-Thursday) from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for students ages 4 through those entering 6th grade in the fall.

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. Some might see Jesus as just a person from history, a good man, or a wise teacher but He is much more than that. At Illumination Station VBS, kids will be challenged to answer Jesus’ important question to His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” As they explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals, kids will discover that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world. Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Online registration is open at: https://firstbaptistmorton.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1225158

Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States with An Evening of Patriotic & Gospel Songs featuring Ernie Haase & Signature Sound on Monday, July 6th at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, birthday cake and ice cream will be served from 5:00pm-6:30pm. The concert will begin at 6:30pm. There is no cost to attend but donations will be accepted. Please bring your own lawn chairs. The concert will be hosted on the south lawn, behind the apartments. The AC Home of Eureka is located at 610 W Cruger Ave in Eureka. For more information visit each.org/concert-series or erniehaase.com.

GospelFest Ministries will present God Bless America: A Patriotic GospelFest on July 2nd at 7pm at Five Points Washington. The concert will feature Shawn Degenhart and the gospelfest singers and choir and will also include a tribute to veterans and members of the armed services. There is no cost to attend but a love offering will be taken. To find out more, visit gospelfestministries.com.

Do you enjoy singing? Then come celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the GospelFest Choir! Choir rehearsals for the Patriotic GospelFest will be held on Monday evenings beginning June 1st, from 6:30-8pm at Crossroads Church in Washington. The concert will take place on Thursday, July 2nd at Five Points Washington. For more information, visit www.gospelfestministries.com.

The Inspirations Quartet will be in concert on Friday, June 26th at 7:00pm at Dunlap High School. This quartet won the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Quartet & Favorite Artist of the year in 2024 & 2025 along with many other Fan Favorite Awards. Doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and are open seating. You may contact Pam at (309-256-5151) to purchase tickets or purchase tickets online at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/aclifepoints/6398/event/1466013. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the concert. All ticket sales support AC LifePoints in Morton. To learn more about the Inspirations Quartet visit www.theinspirationsquartet.com.

Do you enjoy singing? Then come celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the GospelFest Choir! Choir rehearsals for the Patriotic GospelFest will be held on Monday evenings beginning June 1st, from 6:30-8pm at Crossroads Church in Washington. The concert will take place on Thursday, July 2nd at Five Points Washington. For more information, visit www.gospelfestministries.com.

Can't afford to travel, spend 2 days in a hotel and 3 days to attend your favorite Christian writers conference? We've got an alternative. Word Weavers Land of Lincoln is hosting a 4 1/2 hour writing workshop - right here in central Illinois coming up on June 20th. The workshop is a blend of lecture, focused writing time and story sharing. Cost of the workshop is $35, and that includes workshop writing materials, lunch and refreshments. The workshop will be held at Liberty Baptist Church, located at 2105 Sheridan Rd in Pekin. It will run from 12-4:30pm followed by a Storytelling Concert at 6pm. To find out more and to register, please call Rita Klundt at 309-267-0693.

Experience an unforgettable evening of faith, worship, and renewal at the Belovedness Event featuring singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger—a powerful night created for men and women of all ages to encounter the truth of who they are: deeply known and unconditionally loved. Join St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on June 19th at 7pm for a meaningful concert experience rooted in prayer, storytelling, and authentic worship. This is a family-friendly event, designed to speak to every stage of life. Tickets are $5 for ages 18 and under, and $10 for adults. To learn more and purchase tickets, call 309-691-3602.

Women, mark you calendars for Awaken, coming up on June 16th! Awaken is a gathering for women hosted by Dream Center Peoria. This will be an unforgettable evening with Amy Duggar King, television personality, author, and advocate, known for her appearances on 19 Kids and Counting and her courageous voice in sharing truth. With authenticity and bold faith, Amy has become a powerful advocate for women, using her platform to speak on healing, identity, and overcoming abuse.
This special gathering for women will raise both awareness and support for those impacted by abuse, creating space for hope, restoration, and community. The event will be from 6-8pm at Connect Church in Washington. Make sure to grab your free ticket soon to reserve your spot! For more details and to get tickets, visit www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/awaken.

Do you enjoy singing? Then come celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the GospelFest Choir! Choir rehearsals for the Patriotic GospelFest will be held on Monday evenings beginning June 1st, from 6:30-8pm at Crossroads Church in Washington. The concert will take place on Thursday, July 2nd at Five Points Washington. For more information, visit www.gospelfestministries.com.

The Kramers will be in concert on Saturday,  June 13th at 7:00pm at The Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Walnut St, Washington. Tickets are only $5 and will be available at the door. To learn more call  Don Moushon at 309-453-4673 or visit evanumc.org.

For 3-year-olds through 6th grade
(Based on child's age at the start of VBS or the grade they just completed.)

The week is packed with fun crafts, engaging Bible stories, yummy snacks, Inflatables from Fun on the Run, tie-dyeing a souvenir t-shirt, singing action songs, and so much more! We’ve been hosting VBS for over 75 years! We love the children of this community and look forward each year to providing a fun-filled week of learning more about God.

Our Bible School is unique because we do not use a standard commercial VBS curriculum. Instead, each Children’s Department uses a custom-made curriculum geared right to that age group. This allows your child to attend other neighboring VBS programs, knowing you will not repeat the curriculum.  

VBS Closing Family Fun Night: All are welcome to attend the Family Fun Night on the closing Friday at 6 p.m.! There will be inflatables from Fun on the Run, games, popcorn, snow cones, and more! During the evening, we'll also sing our VBS Theme Song.

Visit gracepres.org/vbs to register your child!

For 3-year-olds through 6th grade
(Based on child's age at the start of VBS or the grade they just completed.)

The week is packed with fun crafts, engaging Bible stories, yummy snacks, Inflatables from Fun on the Run, tie-dyeing a souvenir t-shirt, singing action songs, and so much more! We’ve been hosting VBS for over 75 years! We love the children of this community and look forward each year to providing a fun-filled week of learning more about God.

Our Bible School is unique because we do not use a standard commercial VBS curriculum. Instead, each Children’s Department uses a custom-made curriculum geared right to that age group. This allows your child to attend other neighboring VBS programs, knowing you will not repeat the curriculum.  

VBS Closing Family Fun Night: All are welcome to attend the Family Fun Night on the closing Friday at 6 p.m.! There will be inflatables from Fun on the Run, games, popcorn, snow cones, and more! During the evening, we'll also sing our VBS Theme Song.

Visit gracepres.org/vbs to register your child!

For 3-year-olds through 6th grade
(Based on child's age at the start of VBS or the grade they just completed.)

The week is packed with fun crafts, engaging Bible stories, yummy snacks, Inflatables from Fun on the Run, tie-dyeing a souvenir t-shirt, singing action songs, and so much more! We’ve been hosting VBS for over 75 years! We love the children of this community and look forward each year to providing a fun-filled week of learning more about God.

Our Bible School is unique because we do not use a standard commercial VBS curriculum. Instead, each Children’s Department uses a custom-made curriculum geared right to that age group. This allows your child to attend other neighboring VBS programs, knowing you will not repeat the curriculum.  

VBS Closing Family Fun Night: All are welcome to attend the Family Fun Night on the closing Friday at 6 p.m.! There will be inflatables from Fun on the Run, games, popcorn, snow cones, and more! During the evening, we'll also sing our VBS Theme Song.

Visit gracepres.org/vbs to register your child!

For 3-year-olds through 6th grade
(Based on child's age at the start of VBS or the grade they just completed.)

The week is packed with fun crafts, engaging Bible stories, yummy snacks, Inflatables from Fun on the Run, tie-dyeing a souvenir t-shirt, singing action songs, and so much more! We’ve been hosting VBS for over 75 years! We love the children of this community and look forward each year to providing a fun-filled week of learning more about God.

Our Bible School is unique because we do not use a standard commercial VBS curriculum. Instead, each Children’s Department uses a custom-made curriculum geared right to that age group. This allows your child to attend other neighboring VBS programs, knowing you will not repeat the curriculum.  

VBS Closing Family Fun Night: All are welcome to attend the Family Fun Night on the closing Friday at 6 p.m.! There will be inflatables from Fun on the Run, games, popcorn, snow cones, and more! During the evening, we'll also sing our VBS Theme Song.

Visit gracepres.org/vbs to register your child!

Do you enjoy singing? Then come celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the GospelFest Choir! Choir rehearsals for the Patriotic GospelFest will be held on Monday evenings beginning June 1st, from 6:30-8pm at Crossroads Church in Washington. The concert will take place on Thursday, July 2nd at Five Points Washington. For more information, visit www.gospelfestministries.com.

For 3-year-olds through 6th grade
(Based on child's age at the start of VBS or the grade they just completed.)

The week is packed with fun crafts, engaging Bible stories, yummy snacks, Inflatables from Fun on the Run, tie-dyeing a souvenir t-shirt, singing action songs, and so much more! We’ve been hosting VBS for over 75 years! We love the children of this community and look forward each year to providing a fun-filled week of learning more about God.

Our Bible School is unique because we do not use a standard commercial VBS curriculum. Instead, each Children’s Department uses a custom-made curriculum geared right to that age group. This allows your child to attend other neighboring VBS programs, knowing you will not repeat the curriculum.  

VBS Closing Family Fun Night: All are welcome to attend the Family Fun Night on the closing Friday at 6 p.m.! There will be inflatables from Fun on the Run, games, popcorn, snow cones, and more! During the evening, we'll also sing our VBS Theme Song.

Visit gracepres.org/vbs to register your child!

Do you enjoy singing? Then come celebrate America’s 250th birthday in the GospelFest Choir! Choir rehearsals for the Patriotic GospelFest will be held on Monday evenings beginning June 1st, from 6:30-8pm at Crossroads Church in Washington. The concert will take place on Thursday, July 2nd at Five Points Washington. For more information, visit www.gospelfestministries.com.

Join Pathway Ministries for a fantastic day on the greens at Metamora Fields Golf Club on June 1st for their annual golf outing! Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, great company, and exciting prizes on a premier course sponsored by Zobrist Construction. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just out for a good time, this 4-person scramble is the perfect way to kick off the summer. Registration is $180 per person or $720 for a foursome. Spots are limited, so visit pathwaypeoria.org/golf soon to secure your place!

The Lesters will be in concert on Saturday, May 23 at 7:00pm at The Evangelical United Methodist Church, 401 Walnut St, Washington. Tickets are only $5 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.

Get ready for an uplifting evening of music at the Vigue Family Bluegrass Gospel Concert on May 23rd! Enjoy the rich, joyful sounds of bluegrass paired with powerful Gospel favorites that will have your heart encouraged and your toes tapping. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come be part of a night filled with faith, fun, and great music you won’t want to miss! The concert will be held at Pekin First Church of God at 3pm and there is no cost to attend. For more information, call Doug at 309-241-1298.