Family Calendar & Concerts
Sun. Jun 16, 2013
Mon. Jun 17, 2013
Tue. Jun 18, 2013
Wed. Jun 19, 2013
Redeemer Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School (Wed. Jun 19, 2013 9:00 am - 12:15 pm)
Join us for Vacation Bible School at Redeemer Lutheran Church. You will not want to miss this fun and exciting week of VBS at Kingdom Rock where Kids Stand Strong for God! The children will meet new friends, have lip-smacking snacks, hear incredible music, but most importantly learn more about Jesus! Visit Redeemer Lutheran Church's website to fill out a registration form. Sign your child up today an epic adventure awaits!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
6801 N. Allen Rd.
Peoria, IL 61614
SonWest Roundup VBS (Wed. Jun 19, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Saddle Up Your Horses and Get on Over to SonWest Roundup! Can you see the deep blue skies, feel the breezes rise through the shady purple canyouns of the Wild West? Out in the wide-open spaces, we'll discover a colorful old town where all the excitement of the Wild West awaits! In SonWest Roundup, we will travel down the trail through the Old Testament stories of Moses to discover God's ultimate plan of salvation in Jesus. We will learn through Hebrews 13:8 that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! So come on! Head on over to SonWest Roundup for a rip-roarin' good time!
LSCA Niners Camp (Wed. Jun 19, 2013 3:00 pm)
This session of camp is especially for those campers entering High School. Emphasis will be placed on helping the camper prepare for the first days of High School while challenging them to a committed faith journey with Christ. Full of learning, worship, exciting games, and activities, including canoeing, kayaking, archery, and swimming. Join friends and make new ones while discovering the joy of Christian life. This year we will be learning about our Unchanging God. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Campers Grade: Going into 9th Grade
Dates: June 16-21 (Dean: Brad Owen)
LSCA High School Service Camp (Wed. Jun 19, 2013 3:00 pm)
This camp is designed so that each day the campers will leave the LSCA grounds and serve the community in some capacity. In the evenings, there will be times of worship, teaching, and recreation. This year we will be learning about our Unchanging God. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Registration will be limited to 20 campers.
Campers Grade: Going into 11th grade through Just Graduated
Dates: June 16-21
(Deans: Rob and Michelle Peterson)
Jonah and the Big Fish VBS (Wed. Jun 19, 2013 6:00 pm)
Crafts, games, bible inspired drama, puppets, snacks, and prizes -- lots of free fun for ages 4-12.
Bloomington Bible Church
1008 E. Emerson
Bloomington, IL 61701
Heartland Worship Center - The Lord's Army VBS (Wed. Jun 19, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
VBS 2013, The Lord's Army. Call to pre-register, or registration every night from 5:30pm - 5:50 pm.
Heartland Worship Center
4805 Old Rt 36
Springfield, IL
Thu. Jun 20, 2013
Body & Soul Fitness Class (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 8:30 am - 9:30 am)
Brand new Spring session, "Me Without You", begins April 5th and ends June 28th. All are welcome! One-hour challenging and fun classes for anyone looking to increase (or perhaps maintain) their level of health and fitness in a Christ centered environment.
Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Danceblast
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Strength & Flexibility
Redeemer Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 9:00 am - 12:15 pm)
Join us for Vacation Bible School at Redeemer Lutheran Church. You will not want to miss this fun and exciting week of VBS at Kingdom Rock where Kids Stand Strong for God! The children will meet new friends, have lip-smacking snacks, hear incredible music, but most importantly learn more about Jesus! Visit Redeemer Lutheran Church's website to fill out a registration form. Sign your child up today an epic adventure awaits!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
6801 N. Allen Rd.
Peoria, IL 61614
SonWest Roundup VBS (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Saddle Up Your Horses and Get on Over to SonWest Roundup! Can you see the deep blue skies, feel the breezes rise through the shady purple canyouns of the Wild West? Out in the wide-open spaces, we'll discover a colorful old town where all the excitement of the Wild West awaits! In SonWest Roundup, we will travel down the trail through the Old Testament stories of Moses to discover God's ultimate plan of salvation in Jesus. We will learn through Hebrews 13:8 that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! So come on! Head on over to SonWest Roundup for a rip-roarin' good time!
LSCA Niners Camp (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 3:00 pm)
This session of camp is especially for those campers entering High School. Emphasis will be placed on helping the camper prepare for the first days of High School while challenging them to a committed faith journey with Christ. Full of learning, worship, exciting games, and activities, including canoeing, kayaking, archery, and swimming. Join friends and make new ones while discovering the joy of Christian life. This year we will be learning about our Unchanging God. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Campers Grade: Going into 9th Grade
Dates: June 16-21 (Dean: Brad Owen)
LSCA High School Service Camp (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 3:00 pm)
This camp is designed so that each day the campers will leave the LSCA grounds and serve the community in some capacity. In the evenings, there will be times of worship, teaching, and recreation. This year we will be learning about our Unchanging God. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Registration will be limited to 20 campers.
Campers Grade: Going into 11th grade through Just Graduated
Dates: June 16-21
(Deans: Rob and Michelle Peterson)
Jonah and the Big Fish VBS (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 6:00 pm)
Crafts, games, bible inspired drama, puppets, snacks, and prizes -- lots of free fun for ages 4-12.
Bloomington Bible Church
1008 E. Emerson
Bloomington, IL 61701
Heartland Worship Center - The Lord's Army VBS (Thu. Jun 20, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
VBS 2013, The Lord's Army. Call to pre-register, or registration every night from 5:30pm - 5:50 pm.
Heartland Worship Center
4805 Old Rt 36
Springfield, IL
Fri. Jun 21, 2013
Redeemer Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 9:00 am - 12:15 pm)
Join us for Vacation Bible School at Redeemer Lutheran Church. You will not want to miss this fun and exciting week of VBS at Kingdom Rock where Kids Stand Strong for God! The children will meet new friends, have lip-smacking snacks, hear incredible music, but most importantly learn more about Jesus! Visit Redeemer Lutheran Church's website to fill out a registration form. Sign your child up today an epic adventure awaits!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
6801 N. Allen Rd.
Peoria, IL 61614
Body & Soul Fitness Class (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 9:00 am - 10:00 am)
Brand new Spring session, "Me Without You", begins April 5th and ends June 28th. All are welcome! One-hour challenging and fun classes for anyone looking to increase (or perhaps maintain) their level of health and fitness in a Christ centered environment.
Tuesday and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Danceblast
Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Strength & Flexibility
SonWest Roundup VBS (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Saddle Up Your Horses and Get on Over to SonWest Roundup! Can you see the deep blue skies, feel the breezes rise through the shady purple canyouns of the Wild West? Out in the wide-open spaces, we'll discover a colorful old town where all the excitement of the Wild West awaits! In SonWest Roundup, we will travel down the trail through the Old Testament stories of Moses to discover God's ultimate plan of salvation in Jesus. We will learn through Hebrews 13:8 that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! So come on! Head on over to SonWest Roundup for a rip-roarin' good time!
LSCA Niners Camp (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 3:00 pm)
This session of camp is especially for those campers entering High School. Emphasis will be placed on helping the camper prepare for the first days of High School while challenging them to a committed faith journey with Christ. Full of learning, worship, exciting games, and activities, including canoeing, kayaking, archery, and swimming. Join friends and make new ones while discovering the joy of Christian life. This year we will be learning about our Unchanging God. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Campers Grade: Going into 9th Grade
Dates: June 16-21 (Dean: Brad Owen)
LSCA High School Service Camp (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 3:00 pm)
This camp is designed so that each day the campers will leave the LSCA grounds and serve the community in some capacity. In the evenings, there will be times of worship, teaching, and recreation. This year we will be learning about our Unchanging God. Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Registration will be limited to 20 campers.
Campers Grade: Going into 11th grade through Just Graduated
Dates: June 16-21
(Deans: Rob and Michelle Peterson)
Jonah and the Big Fish VBS (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 6:00 pm)
Crafts, games, bible inspired drama, puppets, snacks, and prizes -- lots of free fun for ages 4-12.
Bloomington Bible Church
1008 E. Emerson
Bloomington, IL 61701
Midwest Food Bank Gospel Concert (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 6:00 pm)
The Midwest Food Bank of Peoria will present a gospel concert.
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at: Midwest Food Bank, Hoerr's Berean Bookstore Peoria, Hoerr's Berean Bookstore Bloomington, and Bethany Baptist Church. Children 15 under are free, when accompanied by an adult.
All ticket proceeds will benefit the Midwest Food Bank Peoria.
The Midwest Food Bank began in a small barn on the Kieser family farm in McLean County in 2003. Over time it has grown with the help of countless volunteers and donors and has continued to provide food donation at no cost to those served.
With four warehouses, Midwest Food Bank gathers and distributes food to over 200 food pantries and soup kitchens in central Illinois, eastern Iowa, and northeastern Missouri.
Bethany Baptist Church
7422 North Heinz Lane
Edwards, IL
Heartland Worship Center - The Lord's Army VBS (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
VBS 2013, The Lord's Army. Call to pre-register, or registration every night from 5:30pm - 5:50 pm.
Heartland Worship Center
4805 Old Rt 36
Springfield, IL
Monthly Gospel Jam Session (Fri. Jun 21, 2013 6:30 pm)
Come out to the Monthly Jam Session on the 3rd Friday of every month. People come from all around to listen to steel guitar, banjo, saxophone, drums, guitar, piano, trumpet, accordion and a ventriloquist. All are welcome to attend. Snacks are provided after the service. Living Rock Assembly Church is located in Peoria Heights at 1208 E. Duryea (1 block west of Prospect). A free-will offering will be taken for Missions. Giving is not a requirement. The church is set up to walk right in. There are no stairs, so we welcome all handicap or elderly people to please attend.
Sat. Jun 22, 2013
Run To Rescue 5k (Sat. Jun 22, 2013 8:00 am)
Why just run...when you can run with a purpose? Join us for a 5k event to raise awareness and funds for She Is Safe. This event features a 5k Run, a 1 mile Run/Walk and a Kid's Fun Run, with post-run refreshments and awards to top finishers. The run will be at Tipton Park-South in Bloomington, with the first run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Register online.
Faith Baptist Church Block Party (Sat. Jun 22, 2013 12:00 pm)
Faith Baptist Church will be hosting a Block Party. Petting zoo, bounce house, food, music, face painting, games, activities, and prizes! This event is an outreach to the local community of all ages to share the love of Christ.
Faith Baptist Church
1247 S. Farnham St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
Fish & Frog Leg Fry (Sat. Jun 22, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Dinner to benefit the Rushville Family Camp. Tickets not required, and there will be a donation container. Everyone is welcome!
Rushville Family Camp
Old Macomb Rd.
Rushville, IL 62681
St. Peter Lutheran Church Chicken Supper (Sat. Jun 22, 2013 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
St. Peter Lutheran Church will host its annual chicken supper at the church. The cost is donation, and carry out will be available. Funds generated from this event are used for various projects of the women of the church.
St. Peter Lutheran CHurch
120 Market St.
Emden, IL
Hero's Candy Masquerade (Sat. Jun 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
A themed Halloween in June! We are doing trick or treat, trunk or treat style in the Eastern hallways of the Mount Moriah Building.
In order to participate: 1. themed dress code will be enforced (nothing that can be misconstrued as evil) 2. Must bring a minimum of one item for the less fortunate (toothpaste, crayons, diapers, formula, feminine products, non-perishable food etc)
510 E. Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Christian Musicfest (Sat. Jun 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
A Free Christian music concert open to the community to launch the Tsadakah House in downtown Decatur. Tsadakah is a free new medical clinic for the citizens of the Decatur area.
There will be free parking in the parking lot of the former Methodist Church.
269 W. El Dorado St.
Decatur, IL
The concert features CHOSEN GENERATION (a well known gospel group from Springfield), THE M.B. (popular Christian rapper from Sherman, IL), along with DJ Mayday who will providing back up for The M.B...and more!






