The ICC Philharmonic Chorale will present its spring concert, A Festival of Song, on Sunday, May 12th, at 2:30pm in the ICC Performing Arts Center.  A variety of choral numbers and multiple, 4-hand piano, accompanied songs will be performed. Tickets are $10 can be purchased at the door, from a Chorale member, or online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ICCPerformingArtsCenter/6731/event/1373763.

We The Kingdom has announced The Church Music Tour featuring Katy Nichole. GRAMMY nominated and Dove Award winning band consisting of Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Martin Cash, and Andrew Bergthold, We The Kingdom is headed out on the road to play the songs you love and know like Holy Water, Child Of Love, God So Loved and NEW music!

Join Bethany Baptist Church for the Triumphant Quartet concert on May 11th at 7pm. This quartet has been a fan favorite in Gospel music for several years. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling 309-256-5151. Bethany Baptist is located at 7422 N Heinz Ln in Edwards.

Are you looking for a school for your Preschooler or Kindergartener?  Join Illinois Central Christian School in Washington for their Preschool and Kindergarten Open House on Saturday, May 11 from 1p-3p.  They are a private, Christian school that teaches Preschool through the 12th Grade.  Come meet some of their staff as well as some current students and their parents; get a tour of the beautiful facilities; and enjoy some snacks, face painting, and a bounce house!  Illinois Central Christian School is located at 22648 Grosenbach Road in Washington. To learn more visit iccswashington.com

We are looking for some people that would be interested in attending the event and serving. Volunteers get FREE admission to the show and will receive validation of community service hours, if needed. It's an excellent opportunity for small groups, clubs, student organizations, and recovery groups to serve in the community!

As a ChildFund volunteer your duties include handing out sponsorship packets, answering questions, and aiding attendees in signing up to sponsor a child. Volunteers will be able to enjoy most of the show! No need to purchase tickets. Must be comfortable with prolonged standing and walking as well as be able to walk up/down stairs. Volunteers must be able to arrive at 4:45PM for volunteer training. We encourage you to arrive a few minutes early to allow time for parking and to find the volunteer entrance. Age Requirement: 16+

If your group is interested in serving, click on the link below to register.

https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/lauren-daigle-childfund-volunteers-peoria-il-tickets-794727279687?aff=jess

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois invites you to join them for a Concert of Praise with Southern Gospel Group The Kramers on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 PM at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria. This is a CEF of IL fundraiser to support their summer ministry outreach in sharing with children the Good News of Christ. There is no charge for admission but a special offering will be received. For more information call 309-688-9699 or visit cefofillinois.com.

Arise309 is facilitating the Peoria area National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2nd. This gathering is for all of the body of Christ in the Central Illinois region. There will be thousands of prayer events across the nation that day. The event will include worship and prayers for the nation, state, and Peoria area led by local leaders. Worship will be lead by The Church Has Left the Building.

This is a prayer gathering with and many pastors and leaders from Central Illinois. We will focus on praying for the needs of our country, our region and more. Parking is available around the area, but it may not be free. Be prepared to pay or walk. If you need to leave for work or other commitments feel free to participate as much as you are able. You can bring water, chairs, blankets and anything else you may need. A rain location will be announced if needed. Stay tuned for up to date information if needed.

There is another gathering of believers at 5:00 PM at the Tazewell County Courthouse in Pekin. Feel free to participate at one or both as you are able!

Arise 309 is an organic gathering of believers with a heart for unifying God’s people in the Peoria and Central Illinois region.
We value prayer, worship, fasting and lifting up the name and banner of Jesus Christ.

For more information visit www.Arise309.com. You can sign up to receive updates from Arise 309 about events around our region at the website.

Please share the event on social media and bring your friends, pastors, neighbors and family with you!

Singer, songwriter, and storyteller Daryl Mosley will perform at 6pm on Sunday, April 28th at Eureka United Methodist Church. One of his best-known songs “(Ask the Blind Man) He Saw It All” was named one of the top Southern Gospel songs of all time. Daryl’s concert is an intimate opportunity to hear his songs of life and faith as well as the entertaining stories of the people and events that inspired them. The concert is free, but a love offering will be taken. The church is located at 208 N Callendar St in Eureka.

Call 309-467-3026 for more information.

The remarkable true story of Rebecca St. James and her family’s immigration to America will encourage your entire family. The Word, WPEO would like to bless your family with free tickets to a showing on Saturday April 27, at AMC Theaters Grand Prairie 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are limited and first come first served. You don’t want to miss this movie!

Visit https://www.wpeo.com/fammovie to request your tickets!

Sunday, April 21
Embassy Suites
100 Conference Center Drive | East Peoria
Doors 5:30pm
6:00pm-8:00pm

Come out and worship with us on the Friday night of April 19th at 7pm! Join us at Danvers Baptist Church and witness the musical group, the Perrys! Admission is free. (A love offering will be received)

Greater Peoria Fellowship of Christian Athletes is having their Legacy Partner Drive on Saturday, April 13. It is a free event, but registration is required.

Illini great, Coach Roger Powell is the special speaker for this year’s event.

Schedule:

• 6:00pm – 6:25pm: Childers Eatery Appetizers and Uncle Bob’s Ice Cream

• 6:30pm: Program starts

• 7:45pm: Program Ends

Attire: Casual, Wear your favorite sports team gear if you would like.

Camp Good News is hosting an open house on April 13th from 2-8pm. This is a great time to see the camp & learn more about their summer camp & programs. Refreshments and activities will be included in the open house & there is no rsvp required. Camp Good News is located at 26010 Liberty Lane in Washington. For more details call 309-444-3255.

The Linn Mennonite Christian School is having its annual Fish Fry Fundraiser Supper on April 6th from 4:30-7pm. This meal will be available for dine-in or carry out and will be served on a donation basis. The school is located at 1594 County Rd. 1700 N in Roanoke.

Find more information by contacting Rosie Kropf at 434-665-7086.

Come join us for an informational meeting and see what American Heritage Girls and Trail Life are all about as we launch two new troops out of Roanoke, IL. The American Heritage Girls mission is “Building women of integrity through service to God, faith, family, community, and country.” The Trail Life mission is “To guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.”
The bi-weekly meetings are designed to embrace the very different needs of boys and girls – grades K-12 – as they work within their respective troops to engage in hands-on experiences that develop character, deepen faith and hone practical skills through badge work or (for the boys) the seven program branches (Outdoor Skills, Life Skills, Heritage, Hobbies, Values, Science & Technology, and Sports & Fitness). The youth will also participate in service projects, leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences with an emphasis on Christian values and family involvement.
Bring your children too as we plan to have a few activities for them during the meeting time.

Cedar Hills invites you to join us for the area’s largest Easter Epic Egg-splosion event!!! Come watch as over 16,000 treat-filled eggs are launched from 8 candy cannons, followed by a ginormously epic egg hunt! When you’re finished, you can join in the fun with games and activities at our parking lot party for even more candy and prizes! We may just have an appearance by the Easter Bunny himself! This event is for kids ages birth through 6th grade! Everyone is invited!!! This event is completely free, but we ask that you register your family to help us know how we can prepare as well as we can to make your experience as EPIC as it can be! You can register your family at our event page on Facebook, or by visiting our website: cedarhillsdunlap.com!

Longtime pro-life activist Karen Black Mercer will be the keynote speaker at the Life & Freedom Rally. She has worked in the pro-life movement since the 1960s, earning her national recognition as “The Billy Graham of Sidewalk Counseling.”

For more information about the rally, call 309-645-8000.

The Inspirations Quartet will be featured in a Southern Gospel Concert on Saturday, March 23rd at 7:00pm at Limestone Community High School Auditorium, 4201 S. Airport Rd. in Bartonville. Tickets are $20 per person with all proceeds and donations going to Apostolic Christian LifePoints.

 Contact Pam Graham by phone (309-256-5151) 

• Purchase tickets by stopping by the AC LifePoints Administration Building at 2073 Veterans Road, Morton IL 61550

• Purchase tickets online using Credit Card or Paypal.  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

• Purchase tickets @ door before concert on March  23

The 66th Annual Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale is happening on Saturday, March 16! The sale will once again be held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. WPEO will have a booth there again for live broadcast as well as giveaways every half hour thanks to Goodfield State Bank. As always, parking and admission are free. For a full list of sale activities and events, visit www.ilreliefsale.org.

Christian music’s largest annual tour is coming back to the Peoria Civic Center!

This year’s line-up includes Crowder, CAIN, Katy Nichole, Newsong and more!

Show is on Thursday March 14, 2024.  Jam Nation Doors open at 5pm. Pre-Show is at 6pm. And show kicks off at 7pm.

No tickets are needed for general admission seats. The requested donation is $15 at the door. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

It’s the season for a hearty bowl of chili or potato soup, prepared lovingly by those sweet ladies at Downs United Methodist Church. The Downs UMC Annual Soup Supper will be held on March 3rd from 4:30-7:30pm. Free-will donations will be accepted with 100% of donations going to their Good Samaritan Fund. The church is located at 205 S Highway Ave. in Downs, across from Tri-Valley Middle School. For more information, call 309-378-2651.

Adelphos-USA, a missionary agency headquartered here in Central IL, is hosting its annual Missionary Youth Rally on Saturday, March 2 at 1pm at Pekin Bible Church. They will have missionary challenges, games, snacks and fellowship. The special speaker this year is Patricio Oliva, president of Adelphos-Chile, the parent organization of Adelphos-USA. All church youth groups 6th through 12th grade are invited. There is no cost for this event, but a free will offering will be taken. All proceeds, after expenses, will go to the HOPE AND FUTURE fund of Adelphos-USA which helps both humanitarian aid as well as leadership development. You can reserve your spot by texting to 309-620-2217.

Peoria First UMC Children & Family Ministry will be hosting the 2024 kids Conference of Harvest Conferences and Events.

Rise Up Kids Conference is a one day event designed for children in grades 1-5.
The purpose of the Kids Conference is to get kids excited about the faith and their walk with Jesus.

Saturday March 2 From 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Peoria First UMC 116 NE PERRY AVE

Registration per child is $35 register online

Kids will love the music with Harvest, Bible Buzz, ShoutCo!
Puppets, Pizza Lunch, and Recreation (including a 30 foot inflatable).