A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

Peoria Christian High School Drama is excited to present “Horizons of Gold” on April 23-25. Inspired by the biblical story of Ruth, Horizons of Gold follows the lives of Rose, Margaret and Bo, as their lives intersect in finding that even in heartache, God’s plan of restoration can be found. This musical truly is something special. It’s a beautiful, unmistakably God-inspired story that has a way of reaching straight into your heart. With an inspiring and uplifting score played by the Peoria Pops Orchestra, this family-friendly musical is worth the drive no matter where you live. The performances will be at 6:30pm each evening and tickets start at $13 each. To purchase your tickets, visit www.peoriachristian.org/events.

Don’t miss an unforgettable night of powerful gospel music with The Himmel Family at Forest City Community Church, located at 203 Market Street in Forest City, on April 25th at 6pm! With over 18 years of ministry, this dynamic family group brings heartfelt harmonies, inspiring testimonies, and a passion for seeing lives changed. Come expecting a great night of worship and encouragement for the whole family. There is no cost to attend, but a love offering will be received. For more information, call 217-883-1651.

You’re invited to a joyful, welcoming day where everyone belongs. The Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District is hosting its 4th Annual Autism Awareness & Inclusion Community Event on Saturday, April 25th from 1-3pm at Station 1 in Chillicothe. This free, family-friendly event is designed for all ages and creates a sensory-friendly space where individuals with autism and disabilities, along with their families, can feel comfortable, celebrated, and supported. There will even be a special appearance from Sparky the Fire Dog to bring extra smiles. Station 1 is located at 217 W Chestnut St in Chillicothe. If you have any questions, call Public Information Officer, Tyler Millar at 309-274-3567 ext 4.

Peoria Christian High School Drama is excited to present “Horizons of Gold” on April 23-25. Inspired by the biblical story of Ruth, Horizons of Gold follows the lives of Rose, Margaret and Bo, as their lives intersect in finding that even in heartache, God’s plan of restoration can be found. This musical truly is something special. It’s a beautiful, unmistakably God-inspired story that has a way of reaching straight into your heart. With an inspiring and uplifting score played by the Peoria Pops Orchestra, this family-friendly musical is worth the drive no matter where you live. The performances will be at 6:30pm each evening and tickets start at $13 each. To purchase your tickets, visit www.peoriachristian.org/events.

Peoria Christian High School Drama is excited to present “Horizons of Gold” on April 23-25. Inspired by the biblical story of Ruth, Horizons of Gold follows the lives of Rose, Margaret and Bo, as their lives intersect in finding that even in heartache, God’s plan of restoration can be found. This musical truly is something special. It’s a beautiful, unmistakably God-inspired story that has a way of reaching straight into your heart. With an inspiring and uplifting score played by the Peoria Pops Orchestra, this family-friendly musical is worth the drive no matter where you live. The performances will be at 6:30pm each evening and tickets start at $13 each. To purchase your tickets, visit www.peoriachristian.org/events.

CeCe Winans is bringing her powerful “More Than This Tour” to Peoria, and it’s an evening you won’t want to miss! With her unmistakable voice and deeply heartfelt ministry, CeCe creates an atmosphere where people encounter Jesus in a real and refreshing way. The concert will take place on April 22nd at 7pm at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater at the Peoria Civic Center. Tickets are available now and are sure to sell quickly! For more details and to purchase your tickets, visit cecewinans.com/tour.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

El Vista Baptist Church will host their 8th Annual Bible Prophecy Conference on April 19-21. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Phil Stringer. The conference will begin at 6pm on Sunday, and 6:30pm on Monday and Tuesday. Each evening will begin with a Q&A session. There is no cost or registration required to attend. El Vista Baptist is located at 6301 N Syler St in Peoria. For more information call 309-692-8675 or visit www.elvistabaptist.org/announcements.

El Vista Baptist Church will host their 8th Annual Bible Prophecy Conference on April 19-21. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Phil Stringer. The conference will begin at 6pm on Sunday, and 6:30pm on Monday and Tuesday. Each evening will begin with a Q&A session. There is no cost or registration required to attend. El Vista Baptist is located at 6301 N Syler St in Peoria. For more information call 309-692-8675 or visit www.elvistabaptist.org/announcements.

El Vista Baptist Church will host their 8th Annual Bible Prophecy Conference on April 19-21. This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Phil Stringer. The conference will begin at 6pm on Sunday, and 6:30pm on Monday and Tuesday. Each evening will begin with a Q&A session. There is no cost or registration required to attend. El Vista Baptist is located at 6301 N Syler St in Peoria. For more information call 309-692-8675 or visit www.elvistabaptist.org/announcements.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

The Linn Mennonite School is having its annual Fish fry supper on April 11th from 4:30-7pm. There will also be a bake sale with all kinds of homemade favorites. This meal is dine in or carry out and is served on a donation basis. The school is located at 1594 County Rd 1700 N in Roanoke. To find out more, call 309-923-5641.

The Craguns will be in concert on Friday, April 10th 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.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

GospelFest Ministries presents, “The Music of Easter” on Palm Sunday, March 29th at Crossroads Global Methodist Church in Washington. Join Shawn Degenhart and the GospelFest Singers for a musical journey through Holy Week. They’ll begin with Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and move into songs of the blood and the cross, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice. Everyone will then join voices in triumph as they celebrate His glorious resurrection! This is a wonderful way to prepare your heart for Easter. Bring the whole family! Doors will open at 5:30pm and the concert begins at 6. There is no cost to attend but a love offering will be taken. For more information visit gospelfestministries.com.

Central Illinois Right to Life will host the Life and Freedom Rally on March 25th at 7pm. The keynote speaker will be Steven Mosher, a leading expert on China and global population policy. Steven’s firsthand exposure to coercive reproductive practices has made him a prominent anti-abortion activist and advocate for human rights. The rally will be held at St. Thomas Church, located at 904 E Lake Ave in Peoria Heights. There is no cost to attend, but a free-will offering will be taken.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

Women, mark your calendars for “Daughters of the King,” a special conference just for you, coming up on March 20th & 21st at New Castle Bible Church in Mackinaw. Discovering then claiming your identity in Christ impacts every part of your life. Knowing who you are, why you exist, what you should & shouldn’t believe about yourself will inform, direct, and give value to your life. The speaker, Missy Camiola, will lead everyone in a biblical understanding of who you are in Christ and why that relationship changes everything. As a daughter of the King, you can live confident, secure, and fulfilled when you live in light of who you are in Christ. Friday dinner and a light breakfast on Saturday are included. You can also request childcare for Saturday when you register. For more details and to get signed up, visit newcastle.churchcenter.com/registrations.

Make plans to join us again this March 20-21, 2026 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL

Friday Trivia Night returns again this year March 20th!

All your favorites come back again on Saturday, March 21st, beginning with our all you can eat Pancakes & Sausage breakfast at 6:00 AM. 

Booths begin opening at 7:00 AM and our Grand Auction kicks off with the first item at 8:30 AM. It's fun for the whole family! 

Free Admission and Free Parking as always. 

Saturday, March 21:

6:00am - 11:00am: Pancakes and Sausage Breakfast

7:00am: Dutch Market & Meat Market Open

7:00am: Booths Open for Business

8:30am: Grand Auction begins - Quilts and wall hangings to be auctioned in
sections at the top of each hour until they are all sold

10:15am: Children's Auction in the west hall

11:00am: Ribeye Sandwiches, Butterfly Porkchop
Sandwiches, Hot Dogs available

Noon: Prayer, Remarks, and MCC Update

Auction items and booths continue into the mid afternoon hours.

Friday, March 20:

5:00pm: Doors Open

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Trivia Night; Meat Market & Select Food/Beverage Booths Open

Women, mark your calendars for “Daughters of the King,” a special conference just for you, coming up on March 20th & 21st at New Castle Bible Church in Mackinaw. Discovering then claiming your identity in Christ impacts every part of your life. Knowing who you are, why you exist, what you should & shouldn’t believe about yourself will inform, direct, and give value to your life. The speaker, Missy Camiola, will lead everyone in a biblical understanding of who you are in Christ and why that relationship changes everything. As a daughter of the King, you can live confident, secure, and fulfilled when you live in light of who you are in Christ. Friday dinner and a light breakfast on Saturday are included. You can also request childcare for Saturday when you register. For more details and to get signed up, visit newcastle.churchcenter.com/registrations.

The Tribute Quartet will be in concert on Thursday, March 19 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.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

Mark your calendars for an upcoming Global Disciples event called, Celebrate God’s Harvest, on March 6th. God is writing an amazing story through Global Disciples. Discover your part in carrying the story forward; you join for dinner and inspiration. You’ll get to hear real-life stories from a movement that equips disciple-makers who lead people to faith in Christ and plant churches among the least-reached. The event will be held at Living Faith Fellowship Church in Eureka. Doors will open at 5:30pm and dinner will start at 6pm. There is no registration required and everyone is welcome. To learn more about Global Disciples, visit www.globaldisciples.org.

A Perspectives class is coming to Grace Presbyterian Church in January! Perspectives is a 15 week class that will change the way you view the world around you. In it, you will have your eyes opened to the heart and purpose of God, and how you can take part in His work all over the world, from the urban streets of America to the rain forest and deserts of distant lands. Whether you are single, married, a student, a homemaker, a professional or retired, Perspectives will bless and challenge your life and direction. The class will be held from 6-8:45pm every Wednesday from January 21st to May 6th. For pricing, registration, and more information, visit www.perspectives.org.

The Linn Mennonite Christian School is having their annual Haystack Supper on February 28th from 4:30-7pm. There will also be a bake sale with all kinds of homemade favorites. This supper is served on a donation basis. The school is located at 1594 County Rd 1700 N in Roanoke. For more information call Keldon at 309-287-2470.