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Welcome... to the latest issue of
Beyond the Bricks!
Dear Christian Friends,
Our children will return to Unit 5 and District 87 schools next week. Soon Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University, and Heartland Community College will start classes. And we'll ask ourselves once more, "Where did the summer go?"
The start of a new school year signals that it's time for our annual Block Party. The Block Party takes place this Saturday, from 9:00AM to noon, at our church.
The first notice below is about the Block Party. We still need you to help this Saturday, and the notice contains a link for you to use to volunteer. Even if you can't volunteer, please pray for this event. It's one way that we serve our neighbors in Christ's name, and we want those who attend to know Jesus' love in this place.
Look over the other notices. Maybe there's something here that you'll want to respond to.
And I'll see you Saturday at the Block Party!
Jim
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Volunteers are Still Needed!
Donate to or Volunteer for the Westside Block Party
Saturday, August 12
9:00 am. to noon
First Christian Church, Bloomington
401 West Jefferson St.
The Block Party distributes over 1000 school kits every August to children in grades Kindergarten through 8th, helping students start school with the supplies they need. This event is sponsored by many churches and organizations in the area and requires many hands and finances to make it a success. Thousands of lives have been impacted over the past couple of decades.
Please consider supporting the event with a donation of money, baked goods, or school supplies. Below is a link for signing up to volunteer or bring items.
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Volunteer for INtegRIty Counseling
502 S. Morris Ave. Ste. B
Bloomington, IL
INtegRIty Counseling offers donation-based counseling with master's level counselors and social workers who give their time to meet client needs. We are looking for counselors, front desk workers, and fundraising coordinators who have can give one hour or more per week to our agency. We are flexible with scheduling and allow time off for students, retirees, and others.
For more information, call Luella at
309-827-9100
or email
integritycounseling@frontier.com
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Support Faith in Action by Purchasing a Raffle Ticket
Faith In Action will be holding its first Fundraising Raffle!
1st Prize: $3,000
2nd Prize: $500
3rd Prize: $100
Ticket prices are: 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. Ticket sales run now through August 31, 2017. Drawing will be held on September 1, 2017 at the Faith In Action office and you do not need to be present to win.
Call or come by the office to get your tickets!
600 E Willow, Normal,IL or 309.827.7780
Online purchase of a Book of tickets (12 = $100) is available at www.bnfia.org
Faith In Action has been a part of the Bloomington-Normal community for over 10 years. This is in part to the generosity of over 400 faithful volunteers who give their time and hearts to over 600 of our senior neighbors. For this we say a heartfelt, "Thank you!" Your support will help Faith In Action continue to provide services to those in need. Please consider helping us achieve our goal in making our first fundraising raffle a roaring success.
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Come Support The King's Carpenters, NFP
by Eating at Jason's Deli
321 South Veterans Parkway
Jason's Deli is Donating Back 15%
The King's Carpenters is a not-for-profit organization that helps groups put together mission trips anywhere in the US or foreign countries.
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Townships of Illinois Day
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Township Center
607 S. Gridley
Bloomington, IL
City of Bloomington Township, City of Bloomington Township Assessor's Office, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, and John M. Scott Health Resources Center are celebrating service to our community! Join us!
Dedication of the Maxine E. Schultz Memorial Butterfly Garden will take place at 12:30 P.M. Maxine E. Schultz was City of Bloomington Township Supervisor for over twenty years. She worked tirelessly "to help her fellow man." COBT butterfly garden was created to support Illinois Milkweed for Monarchs. A free packet of Common Milkweed seeds will be available while supplies last.
Enjoy free Carl's ice cream and popcorn. Please stop by on your lunch hour and have a treat! Learn about all of the services offered at the Township Center, such as rent and utility assistance, or dental, medical, and prescription drug assistance.
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Around the Community
Click on any organization to access its website and learn about support/volunteer opportunities
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First Christian Church |
info@blmfcc.org| 309 829-9327 |
www.blmfcc.com
401 West Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701
Bloomington's Oldest Continuing Congregation
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