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October 1, Tuesday: Pastor’s wives and ladies in ministry leadership! WLUJ / GNM's hospitality team is excited to invite you to come out for our monthly luncheon, always on the first Tuesday of the month at Springfield’s Salvation Army Community Center (1600 E Clear Lake Ave) from 12-1:30p.m.! This month’s keynote speaker will be Carrie Bussman, Founder and Director of Truth in Love Counseling in Bloomington, Illinois! RSVP is required and can be taken care of by phoning the station at (217) 528-2300, we pray to see you there!

October 5, Saturday: You are invited for a day filled with fall time fun for the entire family, helping Refuge Ranch (9350 Cascade Rd, Rochester) celebrate seventeen years at their annual Mane Event Open House – feel encouraged to come and join in on the celebration, giving thanks for another amazing season of ministry and gearing up to support seasons to come! This year’s event will offer live music by Illinois Rail, horse rides, and lots of FREE activities: a bounce house, canoeing, glitter stamps, balloon animals, and a photo booth! You will also find some wonderful deals at the silent auction and cake walk! This event will be an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beautiful ranch with your friends and family and be able to experience first-hand the great work they do in our community. We hope to celebrate seventeen years of ministry with you, 1-5p.m. on October 5th! You can find Refuge Ranch on Facebook along with lots of details!

October 8, Tuesday: The beloved Southern Gospel group: The Lesters, out of Saint Louis, MO, will be live at Grace Southern Baptist Church (302 Wright Street, Virden, IL), following opening music from Big Mo! Admission is FREE with the show starting at 6:30 p.m., we encourage you to come out and be blessed!

October 11-13, Friday-Sunday: Faith Bible Church (4850 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield) will host their 31st annual Springfield Bible Conference October 11th-13th! Tom Ascol and Virgil Walker will speak on the theme, “Here We Stand” as they address certain controversies challenging evangelical churches today. The Conference is free – there will be special music, free handouts, and nursery availability for small children. For information visit online at www.faithbibleonline.net or phone Pastor Curt Daniel at (217) 585-8770!

October 12, Saturday: Beerlahai Roi Women’s Ministries provides shelter, food, clothing, and mentoring to homeless, pregnant women! Join us as we walk a One Mile Hike for Babies to support the incredible work Beerlahai Roi is doing in our community, at 10a.m. at Lincoln Park (2500 South 11th Street, Springfield) on October the 12th! For registration materials and additional information contact (217) 494-0503!

October 12, Saturday: Southern Gospel Lovers! Come out and be blessed by the wonderful Gospel melodies of singer/songwriter, Joe Arview! The time of joyful fellowship will be hosted by Springfield First Seventh-Day Adventist Church (3300 West Jefferson Street, Springfield), at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Judy at (217) 416-3029!

October 13, Sunday: You are invited to Third Presbyterian Church’s (1030 North 7th Street, Springfield) Fall Festival, presented by New Life Committee and Deacons! This great opportunity for fall-themed fun for all ages will include: FREE pumpkins, pumpkin painting contest (with prizes), food, games, face painting, and touch the truck! In support of Grace Lutheran Church’s food pantry, there will also be collections of non-perishable food items! TPC is excited to offer this opportunity of bringing families together and providing a fall festival experience for their children without the burden of a cost - come out and join 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. on October 13th!

October 19 & 20, Saturday & Sunday: Jensen Woods Christian Camp (1498 275 E Street, Timewell, Illinois) is hosting SOUP IN THE WOODS on Saturday the 19th from 3-6p.m. and Sunday the 20th from 11a.m.-2p.m.! There will be a variety of delicious soups, sandwiches, desserts, etc. alongside with great family fun, including: apple chucking, archery, bounce house ($2), crafts, lawn games, pumpkin decorating, live entertainment, wagon rides, and more! There will be an opportunity for a freewill offering to this wonderful foundation as they work to rebuild their site. Information about the camp and this great time of fall-time family fun can be located on their Facebook page, on their webpage: jensenwoodscamp.com or give them a call at: (217) 939-9706!

October 25, Friday: Fall Night Out hosted by Lake Springfield Christian Assembly (1674 Lick Creek Lane, Chatham) is sure to be a wonderful time of FREE fall-themed fun for the entire community! There will be camp fire, hot dogs, hay rides, caramel apples, and LSCA camp friends, intending to bring together like-minded Christians and build community! Come out with your friends, neighbors, and family at 6:30p.m.

October 27, Sunday: Reverend Bruce Goesttsche, of Union Church (La Harpe, IL) and God’s Truth for Daily Living radio program (Monday-Friday at 3:30p.m on 89.7FM), will be retiring this year after forty-three years of ministry at Union Church! There will be a time of celebration in his honor Sunday the 27th at 2p.m. in the La Harpe School Gymnasium (404 West Main Street, La Harpe, Illinois)! All are invited and encouraged to come out for this time of great fun, especially Bruce's radio listening friends and family!

October 31, Thursday: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church & School (2645 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield) will be hosting Trunk or Treat in their parking lot, Thursday the 31st from 5-7p.m.! Our Savior’s is providing a FREE, safe, and friendly opportunity for your young ones to dress up, have fun, and hear the Good News about Jesus! Trunk or Treat will take place rain or shine, if there is rain the time of fun will be held in the Parish Hall (please enter from south entrance). For any inquires feel free to phone (217) 546-4531!

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We will list and broadcast announcements as time, space, and resources permit. PSAs are included on our website under Community Calendar and broadcast during our PSA on-air rotation as space and time permit. Ideally, information about your activity should reach our office at least two weeks prior to the event.

If your function, meeting, or activity includes ticket purchase for admission and may be perceived as a profit-making enterprise, determinations will need be made on how best to handle your submission.

We want to serve and assist you in promoting your God-honoring activities.

 

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Please submit your specifics at least two weeks in advance.