The Synod of Lincoln Trails:
Presbyterian Churches of Indiana and Illinois
SEPTEMBER 2007
PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS
SYNOD OF LINCOLN TRAILS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- The Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org) is lending a helping hand to
bring hope throughout the world one person at a time, every hour of every day.
2:00AM- Amanda Lee, a member of Washington Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org)
in Illinois, is ministering to communities in Kazakhstan.
3:00AM- First Presbyterian Church in Princeville, IL is supporting missionaries around the
world.
4:00AM- Street boys at the Drop-In Centre of Mombasa, Kenya are sleeping on the streets.
5:00AM- A child in need is receiving shoes gathered by members of Rio Presbyterian Church in
Illinois and the organization, Shoes for Orphan Soul
(http://www.buckner.org/site/PageServer?pagename=boshoes_home).
6:00AM-Missionaries all over the world are receiving financial support from First Presbyterian
Church in Harrisburg, IL.
7:00AM- The Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) is being financially supported by
Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
8:00AM- A child is going to school with supplies from the first time because Milan, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com/) gave financial
support to “Zonta’s First Day Fund”.
9:00AM- Ruth, an older member of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/), is being accompanied to an eye doctors appointment
by another member.
10:00AM- St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org) in Bloomington, IL is
recycling bulletins and paper from the office in order to keep the environment clean
(http://www.phoenixpaper.net).
11:00AM- A child from a poor neighborhood in Peoria, IL is reading to a member from First
Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) as part of the Reading Buddies Program.
12:00PM- Bethany, a college student, is attending classes with financial assistance from United
Presbyterian Church in New Windsor, IL.
1:00PM- Needy families and individuals are being served by the Jamison Center
(http://www.ci.monmouth.il.us/jamieson_center.htm) who receives financial support/ food
from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
2:00PM- A banker in Springfield, IL is mediating during his lunch break at the Labyrinth at First
Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org/labyrinth_ministry.htm).
3:00PM- A child, who has little parental contact, is being mentored by a member of Broadway
Presbyterian Church (http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) in Rock
Island, IL.
4:00PM- A low-income family is eating after going to the Green Valley Food Pantry, which is
furnished and operated by Green Valley First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) in Illinois.
5:00PM- The building committee is having the stained glass windows repaired in order to enhance
the worship atmosphere at New Windsor United Presbyterian Church in Illinois.
6:00PM- A child, living near Sugar Tree Grove United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth,
IL, is receiving a postcard to invite her to a youth gathering.
7:00PM- A family needing assistance is using the transitional housing funds from Carlinville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatedchurch.com) and Illinois Valley
Development Corp (http://www.macoupincountyil.gov/IL_valley.htm).
8:00PM- Families from Altona, IL and New Windsor, IL are eating supper supplied by local food
pantries, who receive support for Rio, IL Presbyterian Church.
9:00PM- The Women’s Bible study of Greenville Presbyterian Church in Illinois
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is ending after a session filled with inspiration.
10:00PM- Handmade items, by women worldwide are being sold at First Presbyterian Church
in Harrisburg, IL. through10,000 Villages (http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/).
11:00PM- Presbyterian officials in the UN office are offering peacemaking assistance in Iraq
(http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/iraq/index.htm).
12:00AM- A youth ministry worker in Japan is being trained to minister to his own people with
guidance of the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/japan/programministries.htm).
SEPTEMBER 4, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- A Presbyterian Church (USA) funded hospital in Japan is caring for infants
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/japan/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- An orphan in Romania is wearing shoes, to cover her feet from infection, donated by
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
3:00AM- Ecuadorians are hearing and seeing the Good News of the Gospel from interactions with
Pat Dille, a missionary from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wpcusa.org).
4:00AM- A child in Croatia is brushing her teeth with the “Hope in a Box” sent to her by the
Presbyterian Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/witness/min4mis_pdf/101504m4m.pdf).
5:00AM- Amnesty International is receiving financial assistance from First Presbyterian
Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
6:00AM- On his way to work, Frank sees a sign on Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church advertising
their weekly Sunday Morning Worship service.
7:00AM- Galesburg Rescue Mission is receiving financial support from Rio Presbyterian
Church in Illinois.
8:00AM- A family in Peoria, IL will have a home to live in with the help of First Federated
Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com), Northminster Presbyterian Church
(http://www.npcusa.org), and Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org).
9:00AM- The friendly faces of members from United Presbyterian Church in Woodhull, IL
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net) are seen throughout the community.
10:00AM- The Smith family, traveling through Yates City, IL, is receiving gas vouchers from Faith
United Presbyterian Church (http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/).
11:00AM- A woman, who just got out of an abusive domestic relationship, is spending the
night at Winnie’s Place (http://www.churchesunited.net/modules.php?name=Topics),
which is financially assisted by Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
12:00PM- A secretary in Springfield, IL walks over to First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org) on her lunch break to meditate in their chapel.
1:00PM- A child is able to receive the benefits of Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) due
to financial donations from First Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, IL.
2:00PM- A member of Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL is receiving a sympathy card after
losing a family member.
3:00PM- Aidan is able to give his child a sweater for the upcoming winter months thanks to First
Presbyterian Church in Chenoa, IL who hosts a community closet
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
4:00PM- An elderly man, who is no longer able to cook healthy meals, is thankful for United
Presbyterian Church in Woodhull, IL (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net) for
delivering Meals on Wheels (http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/il/index.htm).
5:00PM- A homeless teenager is able to stay in a bed this evening at Starting Point, which receives
financial assistance from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
6:00PM- The Addison Family is enjoying their new house thanks to St. Luke Union Church in
Bloomington, IL (http://www.stlukeunion.org) and Habitat for Humanity.
(http://www.habitatmclean.org).
7:00PM- Adult members of Woodhull United Presbyterian Church in Illinois
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net) are praying and reading the Bible together during
their Adult Bible Study this evening.
8:00PM- Juan is studying for his ESL class, which is hosted by Greenville Presbyterian Church
in Illinois (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
9:00PM- A child in Indonesia is receiving assistance from the Church World Service
(http://www.churchworldservice.org) who receives funds from First Presbyterian Church
in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
10:00PM- A man in Africa, who was touched by the Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church mission
work, is remembering the workers and is grateful for what they have done.
11:00PM- An orphan is being seen at a health clinic in Africa that is staffed and funded by
Presbyterians (www.pcusa.org/health/international/global-mission.htm).
12:00AM- A young man in South Africa is learning a trade in Learn to Earn, an organization
Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) donates to financially.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- A solider in Iraq is opening a care package from Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian
Church.
2:00AM- A family in Malawi is grateful for the financial college assistance their child is receiving
from Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church.
3:00AM- The Vienna Hospitality House, who supports families of prisoners, is funded by
Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
4:00AM- Carlos Nunez, a Bolivian child, is being financially supported by the church school
offering at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
5:00AM- Paris, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.parispresbyterian.org/) members are
in Peru delivering wheelchairs to 700 individuals who cannot afford wheelchairs.
6:00AM- First Presbyterian Church in Grand Tower, IL is financially supporting Camp Carew
(http://www.psei.net/CampCarew/index.cfm).
7:00AM- Charlie, a citizen of Greenville, IL, is listening to the radio and hears an advertisement
for First Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) worship service
the coming Sunday.
8:00AM- A seminary student at San Anselmo (http://www.sfts.edu/), who is a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL, is receiving support from his church.
9:00AM- Sally is looking over the Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church newsletter
(http://www.firstprespv@verizon.net) as she sips her coffee before leaving for work.
10:00AM- Members of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org) are participating in
Western Avenue Community Center (http://www.westernavenuecc.org/).
11:00AM- A young deaf girl is able to hear her teacher during class now because First Federated
Church of Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) financially assisted her low-income
family in purchasing hearing aids.
12:00PM- The Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) quilters are meeting in the fellowship hall to quilt.
1:00PM- Adults are able to learn and talk about the Bible at Milan, IL First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) during their adult Bible study.
2:00PM- A mother and child are receiving a blanket at the Galesburg Safe Harbor Shelter, that
was provided by donations from Rio, IL Presbyterian Church.
3:00PM- Youth are able to converse and learn about the Bible in fun activities during Washington,
IL Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.wpcusa.org) weekly Youth Group.
4:00PM- Friends of Sangamon Valley (http://www.fosv.org/) are able to discuss ways of protecting
and preserving ecologically sensitive lands with the donation of meeting space by First
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://lincolnschurch.org).
5:00PM- Children are being picked up from Kid’s Klub at Princeville, IL First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstprespv@verizon.net).
6:00PM- Members are able to discuss and learn about the Good News of the Bible during the
Wednesday Night Disciple Group of Chenoa, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
7:00PM- Youth from different Christian Churches are able to study the Word of God together at
Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
8:00PM- An older woman, who lives in low-income housing at W.L. Young and Coventry
Apartments, is socializing with members of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock
Island, IL (http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
9:00PM- Simple Room Support, a local ministry for disadvantaged youth in Greenville, IL, is
ending their session this evening at First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
10:00PM- A college student, who is a member of Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian Church, is
enjoying a care package with her friends she received from her church.
11:00PM- Citizens in Ashikaga, Japan are corresponding with Springfield’s Sister Cities Program
that is meets at Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church(http://lincolnschurch.org).
12:00AM- A young woman student is learning and studying at a Presbyterian Church, USA
funded school in the Philippines.
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/philippines/programministries.htm).
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- An ill young boy is being cared for at Bethany Hospital in the Philippines, which was
opened by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/philippines/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- A child in Thailand is being cared for in a Thailand Orphanage who receives funds from
Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
3:00AM- Two orphans are being supported by members of First Presbyterian Church in
Raymond, IL.
4:00AM- A homeless man and his wife have shelter this early morning due to donations from
First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/).
5:00AM- A child in China is being fed because of funds from the Presbyterian Church, USA
Hunger Program (http://www.pcusa.org/hunger).
6:00AM- Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church is financially supporting clean water wells in
Africa.
7:00AM- Adam, a sickly child, is receiving medical support from Children’s Medical Resources,
which is partially funded by Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- Students at theological institutes are learning and studying the Word of God with
scholarships from Knox Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
9:00AM- Susan, a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/), is delivering a meal to Thomas after his knee surgery.
10:00AM- A Young Adult Volunteer, through the Presbyterian Church, USA, is counseling teens
in Juneau, Alaska (http://www.pcusa.org/nvo/youngadultvolunteers/alaska.htm).
11:00AM- A Navajo Church in Chinle, AZ is receiving financial support from Greenville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
12:00PM- An older man and wife living at the Presbyterian Home in Springfield, IL are
enjoying homemade cookies made by members of First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org).
1:00PM- Billy, a student in Decatur, Illinois, is being helped with his school work by a member of
First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
2:00PM- Students in Peoria, IL School District are able to have a fun field trip due to donations
from First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) to the Truancy Center of
Peoria.
3:00PM- A member of Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian Church is reading over the church’s
newsletter in order to keep up with current happenings in the church community.
4:00PM- Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups are receiving support from Greenville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
5:00PM- A little girl and her brother are able to have a safe place to go after school in Atlanta, GA
with the help of Presbyterian Young Adult Volunteers providing afterschool care
(http://www.pscus.org/nvo/youngadultvolunteers/atlanta.htm).
6:00PM- A little girl is able to have a healthy meal in the destroyed lands of Louisiana due to the
Presbyterian Church, USA Hunger Program (http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/).
7:00PM- A low-income family is being educated by Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock
Island, IL, a partner in the Quad Cities Interfaith Community
(http://www.qcinterfaith.org/), about the trouble of borrowing from “cash now” companies.
8:00PM- A member of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church is inviting a colleague to worship with him on
Sunday morning.
9:00PM- Katrina victims are thankful for the donations from Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian
Church.
10:00PM- A low-income family is cleaning up their dinner meal provided by Angel Food
Ministries (http://www.angelfoodministries.com/) which is partially supported by First
Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon, IL.
11:00PM- Care boxes are being provided through Operation Shoebox
(http://www.operationshoebox.com/) and First Presbyterian Church in Raymond, IL.
12:00AM- Taiwanese people are being ministered to and assisted in establishing ministries in their
communities by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/waiwan/programministries.htm).
SEPTEMBER 7, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Missionaries in Kenya, Richard and Judith Brown, are being prayed for by members of
Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
2:00AM- Orphans worldwide are receiving donations from Center Presbyterian Church in
Seaton, IL through Save the Orphan Ministries
(http://www.saveorphansministries.com/).
3:00AM- Africans are benefiting from donations of Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL
and Africa Inland Mission (http://www.aim-us.org/).
4:00AM- Prayers of children in Thailand are being answered through donations and gifts received
from Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org) donations nationally.
5:00AM- An Outreach Orphanage in a 3rd World Country is caring for children by the grace of
God’s hand through donations from Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
6:00AM- Brock, a child who received school supplies as a donation from Jacksonville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/), is waking up to attend another fun
day at school fully prepared with supplies.
7:00AM- An elderly woman is going down her wheelchair ramp, provided by the hard work of youth
and adults of First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon, IL.
8:00AM- Community members are enjoying Old Kings Orchard Community Center, which is
supported by Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
9:00AM- A sickly woman, who is a member of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church, is sitting on her
porch with her prayer shawl, which was given to her by her church.
10:00AM- Galesburg Rescue Mission is using items donated by Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Kirkwood, IL.
11:00AM- Children are attending school ready to learn with the support of Project Success
(http://www.projectsuccess.org/), who receives financial assistance from Decatur, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
12:00PM- Ada is being visited, at her nursing home, by a member of Greenville, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) during lunch time.
1:00PM- A family is able to put food on their shelves with the donations of Appanoose
Presbyterian Church to the Community Food Pantry in Niota, IL.
2:00PM- The minister of Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian Church is visiting patients in the
hospital as part of his hospital chaplaincy work.
3:00PM- A man housed in the Peoria, IL County Jail for drunk driving is reading a devotional
book donated and distributed by First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
4:00PM- A child is being advocated for by Two Rivers Child Advocacy, which is partially funded
by Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Grand Tower, IL are helping to serve meals
locally to senior citizens through The Senior Adult Meals Program.
6:00PM- Members of Normal, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/)
are volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club of America (http://www.bgca.org/).
7:00PM- A member of Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL recently had surgery and is
being visited by fellow members.
8:00PM- An AA meeting (http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org) is finishing up at Eldorado, IL
First Presbyterian Church.
9:00PM- Presbyterians are thinking of and praying for sickly people worldwide before they go to
bed this evening.
10:00PM- A family in a 3rd World Country is benefiting from the contributions of Schapville
Zion’s (http://www.schapvillezion.org) Sunday school class in Elizabeth, IL, which
contributes to the Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
11:00PM- Jack is viewing the website of Galena, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org) to find out what is happening in the life of the
church.
12:00AM- A family in East Africa is receiving tools and blankets from Church World Service
(http://www.churchworldservice.org), who receives money from Garden Plain
Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church is financially supporting FHSAA Hospice of
Africa (http://www.fhssa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1).
2:00AM- A missionary in Thailand, Ken Dobson, is being prayed for by members of Jacksonville,
IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
3:00AM- Children in Meru, Kenya are receiving money and prayers from First Presbyterian
Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
4:00AM- Njeri and her family in Egypt are receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) with donations from Westminster Presbyterian Church in
Galena, IL (http://www.galenawestminster.org).
5:00AM- Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/) is donating money
to Guatemala Habitat for Humanity to build small communities through Living Waters
for the World (http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org/).
6:00AM- Fulton and Albany Food Pantry are preparing to open their doors for the morning after
receiving donations from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
7:00AM- Children at Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) are benefiting from the collection
of soup labels in Elizabeth, IL at Schapville Zion Church(http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
8:00AM- A family in Normal, IL is waking up to their new house built for them by Habitat for
Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) and First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresnormal.org/).
9:00AM- A Young Adult Volunteer through the Presbyterian Church, USA is helping in an
Urban Center in Cincinnati, OH
(http://www.pcusa.org/nvo.youngadultvolunteers/cincinnati.htm).
10:00AM- A family living in one of Peoria, IL’s poorest districts is able to have a healthy meal and
job training at the Friendship House (http://www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org/) who receives
donations from First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
11:00AM- A young boy, who has never fished, is learning on donated land through the Green
Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) making people
true “Fishers of Men.”
12:00PM- The Marion Medical Mission (http://marionmedical.org/) is receiving financial support
from Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
1:00PM- Youth from Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatdchurch.com) are
volunteering at the Carlinville Food Pantry.
2:00PM- Battered women and children in the foster system are benefiting from services at their
shelters who receive donations from Appanoose Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
3:00PM- Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church is preparing for their monthly off-site Coffee
Shop alternative worship service; “Jammin at the Java.”
4:00PM- Families are enjoying the free food, entertainment, and information regarding Social
Service Agencies in their area at the Greenbush Fair hosted by Broadway Presbyterian
Church in Rock Island, IL (http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
5:00PM- Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery (http://www.miniobeirne.org) is receiving a child who is in
need of emergency child care, with donations from Knox Presbyterian Church
in Springfield, IL.
6:00PM- Suzie is enjoying the contemporary service at Central Presbyterian Church
(http://www.central-pres.org/) in Petersburg, IL as she is singing with the congregation.
7:00PM- An elderly couple is receiving their Meals on Wheels (http://www.mowaa.org/) by a
member of Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
8:00PM- A child in the hospital is being visited by members of Sunbeam United Presbyterian
Church of Aledo, IL.
9:00PM- A little Presbyterian boy, is kneeling at the side of his bed praying for his family and those
suffering elsewhere around the world before he jumps into bed for the night.
10:00PM- While looking up a phone number, Drew sees an add for Galena, IL First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) in the Yellow Pages.
11:00PM- A young girl is learning how to speak English, with the assistance of a Young Adult
Volunteer with the Presbyterian Church, USA in Ghana
(http://www.pcusa.org/msr/ya/ghana.htm).
12:00AM- Presbyterians, who are always first on the scene of a disaster, are aiding Lebanese in a
crisis situation (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/middleeast/lebanon-index.htm).
SEPTEMBER 9, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Workers in Indonesia are receiving financial support from Greenville, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
2:00AM- Missionaries in Ethiopia, John and Gwen Haspels, are being prayed for by members of
Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
3:00AM- Water for Life in East Africa through (http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/) Church
World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org) is receiving financial donations from
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL.
4:00AM- Financial support from Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) is going towards missions in the Philippines.
5:00AM- Members of Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL are preparing to worship the
Lord this wonderful morning.
6:00AM- A family of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
is preparing to hear a sermon declaring God’s love for humankind around the world.
7:00AM- Sunday school teachers are preparing for their workshop rotation Sunday school before
the children arrive at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
8:00AM- Common Place (http://friends.peoria.lib.il.us/community/commonplace.html) is able to
provide community ministry in Peoria, IL due to donations from First Federated Church
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
9:00AM- Members of First United Church of Oak Park, IL (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/)
are attempting to understand their call to action for social justice as they gather for worship.
10:00AM- A citizen of Springfield, IL comes across a balloon with a message: “God Loves You!
Farmingdale Presbyterian Church (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/), Pleasant Plains,
IL,” as part of Rally Day (Sunday School Kick-Off).
11:00AM- One child is lighting candles, another is worshiping with other children, and another is
singing in the children’s choir; all part of New Windsor, IL United Presbyterian Church.
12:00PM- A group of educators volunteering in low-income communities gather together for training
by the Presbyterian Church, USA.
(http://www.pcusa.org/africanamerican/christian-education.htm)
1:00PM- Food on the First donations at Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchruch.com) are being delivered at the Carlinville Food Pantry.
2:00PM- Macoupin County Military Support Group is using the financial assistance they
received from Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federateredchurch.com).
3:00PM- The Care and Compassion team, of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church, is serving communion
to shut-in members of their church.
4:00PM- An elderly couple is receiving home communion from a member of Greenville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
5:00PM- A man, who has never been to church, is participating in Petersburg, IL, Central
Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.central-pres.org/) small group ministry for “unchurched” who are seeking love and support.
6:00PM- Serendipity groups of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are meeting and declaring the word of the Lord.
7:00PM- A family arrives at Knox Presbyterian Church in
Springfield, IL to listen to the gospel shared in song, with their donations going towards St.
Johns Breadline (http://www.cc.dio.org/area_offices/springfield/volunteer.htm).
8:00PM- Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church members are cleaning up from their annual
neighborhood Sunday.
9:00PM- Laura found shelter at the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Clinton, IA
(http://www.pregnancycenterclinton.com/), which is financially supported by Garden Plain
Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
10:00PM- Before bed, a little girl and her father recite: “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord
my soul to keep. Angels watch me all through the night, and wake me with the mornings light.
Amen.”
11:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL is buying an ark of animals from the
Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org) for a family around the world.
12:00AM- Hanover, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) is
financially and hands-on assisting the Presbytery of Kenya.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- A member of Ottawa, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) is
staffing the PADS Homeless Shelter (http://www.dupagepads.org/).
2:00AM- A South Korean boy is being treated at a hospital funded by the Presbyterian Church
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/southkorea/programministires.htm.
3:00AM- The Celia’s Project- Mexico Outreach Program is receiving donations from
Wheatland Presbyterian Church(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) in Plainfield, IL.
4:00AM- A 14 year old boy is delivering newspapers to residents in Kankakee, IL that has an
advertisement for First Presbyterian Church.
5:00AM- The Menaul School (http://www.menaulschool.com) is benefiting from donations sent by
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL.
6:00AM- The Presbyterian Church Day Care Center at Jacksonville, IL First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/) is opening their doors for low-income families.
7:00AM- A single father, who works third shift, is picking up his children from the Crittenden
Center of Peoria, IL (http://www.crittentoncenters.org/) who receives donations from First
Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
8:00AM- A single mother in Kirkwood, IL, who is recovering from colon cancer, thanks God
everyday for the financial support and prayers from the members of Westminster United
Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL and Sugartree Grove in Monmouth, IL.
9:00AM- A member in need at Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com) is receiving assistance from her church.
10:00AM- A student attending seminary is receiving scholarships from Cobden, IL First
Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- A pregnant woman is receiving low-income services at the Elizabeth Ann Seaton
Program (http://www.elizabethannseton.com/About+Us/), which is partially supported by
Jacksonville, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
12:00PM- Plans are being made at Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/TinasAssign.html) to organize
the Kingdom Party for disabled residents of the Mosaic Community.
1:00PM- Jeremy, a student in seminary, is receiving financial support from the Theological
Education Fund (http://www.pcusa.org/seminaries/funds.htm) who receives donations from
Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
2:00PM- Funds are being given to Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) from First
Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
3:00PM- A student at Dubuque Theological Seminary (http://udts.dbq.edu/) is being placed at
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL, as an intern.
4:00PM- Relationships are forming between youth and members of Bushnell, IL Presbyterian
Church(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/TinasAssign.html) at the
Community Christian Center.
5:00PM- Mandy is attending the 4-H Babysitting Club, which is hosted at First Presbyterian
Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
6:00PM- An adolescent girl, with a rough background, is being educated at Kemmerer Village
(http://www.kv-web.org/) in Springfield, IL receiving financial assistance from
Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org).
7:00PM- Prayers are being said across the Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org/).
8:00PM- A mother is praying to her infant:“Now I lay you down to sleep. I pray the Lord your soul to
keep. Angels watch you all through the night and wake you with the mornings light.”
9:00PM- Al is reading the website of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church(http://www.opchurch.org).
10:00PM- Money from Wheatland Presbyterian Church(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) in
Plainfield, IL is going towards the
Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
11:00PM- Alice Winters, a missionary in Colombia, is receiving money and prayers from members
of Kankakee, IL First Presbyterian Church.
12:00AM- A boy in Vanuatu is attending a Presbyterian (USA) founded school: Onesua
Presbyterian High School
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/vanuatu/programministries.htm).
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- The printing press at the local newspaper is printing an advertisement for Oswego, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.opchurch.org) for residents to read.
2:00AM- Nicaragua schools are shelving the books they received from First Presbyterian
Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
3:00AM- Mission sites around the world are receiving donations from Westminster Presbyterian
Church of Rockford, IL (http://www.westminsterrockford.org).
4:00AM- Debbie is getting ready for the day before she wakes her children for Pre-School and Day
Care at First Presbyterian Church in Romeoville, IL (http://www.upcromeoville.org).
5:00AM- Residents of Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org) are receiving assistance from
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL.
6:00AM-Fred and Tim are waiting for the rest of the men of the Men’s Breakfast Bible Study of
Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
7:00AM- A member of Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/TinasAssign.html) is reading their
email Daily Lectionary before leaving for work.
8:00AM- J C’s Tiny Tots are meeting at Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL.
9:00AM- Three and four year olds are getting into their morning routine at the Presbyterian
Preschool Program in Jacksonville, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
10:00AM- United Churches of Galena Food Pantry is receiving money and supplies from First
Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
11:00AM- A member of Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL is pulling up to a nursing
home in order to visit a member of their church.
12:00PM- Timmy, a young boy in Stockton, IL, is being advocated for through Tyler’s Justice
Center (http://www.tylersjusticecenter.org/), who receives financial assistance from
Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
1:00PM- Church leaders are being educated about racial justice and advocacy through the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/nvo/youngadultinterns/racialjustice.htm).
2:00PM- Donny is riding a horse at White Oaks Therapeutic Riding Stables in Morrison, IL
(http://www.netpets.com/horses/horsclub/narha/narhacenters5.html) who is financially
supported by Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
3:00PM- A previously abused woman is being trained for a job at the Center for Abuse
(http://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/) in Peoria, IL with donations from First
Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
4:00PM- A college student, who is a member of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/), is receiving a care basket from the church members.
5:00PM- Children in Seaton, IL are attending the after school program, God Rocks, at Center
Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- Community and congregation members gather to worship in a contemplating and healing
service at Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org).
7:00PM- People are gathering at Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) to discuss projects with Habitat for Humanity
(http://www.habitat.org/).
8:00PM- Adam, a student who received school supplies from Westminster Presbyterian Church
in Galena, IL through Apple Tree, is telling his father of his great day at school.
9:00PM- After a long day of work, Juan is reading the newspaper which includes an advertisement
for Wheatland Presbyterian Church (http://www.wheatlandpres.org) in Plainfield, IL.
10:00PM- A local shelter in Rockford, IL is able to open its doors to residents because of donations
from First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresrockford.com/).
11:00PM- College students of Campus Crusades (http://www.ccci.org/) are meeting to
discuss upcoming mission projects, which are supported by First Presbyterian Church of
Princeton, IL (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com).
12:00AM-Fifteen Nicaraguan students are attending high school because of the scholarships
provided by First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterian mission workers in Thailand are helping those in need and praying for those
at home (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- A Presbyterian Minister in Kenya, part of PCEA (Presbyterian Church of East Africa) is
putting finishing touches on his sermon before going to bed.
3:00AM- In India, a Presbyterian Minister is reading I Corinthians 13: 4 “Love is patient and kind.
Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud,” at a wedding he is performing.
4:00AM- While Paul, a member of a Presbyterian Church, is sleeping, his Bible is sitting on a
table next to his bed.
5:00AM- The pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Princeton, IL
(http://www.1stpresprinceton.com) is walking into the hospital as the on-call chaplain.
6:00AM- Adult Daylight Study of Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL
(http://www.schapvillezion.org/) is beginning with a word of prayer.
7:00AM- Kyle and Jadii, both abused children, are waking up at Tyler’s Justice Center for
Children (http://www.tylerjusticecenter.org) who receives annual contributions from
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL.
8:00AM- The Self-Help Enterprises (http://www.selfhelpenterprises.org/) is receiving donations
from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church (Fulton, IL), in order to help individuals in
California.
9:00AM- A mother is dropping off her twins at Bo Peep and Jack and Jill Preschool, the same
pre-school she and her mother went to as children, at First Federated Church in Peoria,
IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
10:00AM- Betty is delivering food to the local food pantry from Faith United Presbyterian
Church in Monmouth, IL (http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/).
11:00AM- Presbyterians in the UN office are working diligently to support children’s rights
around the world (http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/un/children.htm).
12:00PM- An elderly man and woman are being visited at their nursing home by members of
Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL, who come bearing gifts.
1:00PM- The Presbyterian Women’s offerings of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in
Galena, IL are helping a variety of services.
2:00PM- A first time visitor of Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) is receiving a welcoming note along with baked goods.
3:00PM- The bells are being set up for bell choir practice at Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.opchurch.org).
4:00PM- Food is being set out for the potluck at Sunbeam Presbyterian Church tonight in
Aledo, IL.
5:00PM- BABES (Beginning Addictions Basic Education Studies Program) is presenting at
Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) to educate
children on developing positive living skills.
6:00PM- Walking down the hallway at Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL
(http://www.central-pres.org/) you can hear the music of the Saturday worship rehearsal.
7:00PM- Men and women are gathering at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL for
choir practice with a variety of different instruments
(http://lincolnschurch.org/music_ministry.htm).
8:00PM- Eva is saying “good bye” to the Sunday school students and adults from First
Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org) that came to visit her at the
nursing home.
9:00PM- A community group of Gibson City, IL is finishing their meeting in the fellowship hall of
First Presbyterian Church.
10:00PM- The Christian Education Director of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rockford,
IL (http://www.westminsterrockford.org) is locking up the building after their Wednesday
night Logos Program.
11:00PM- While trying to find a church home, a young couple is viewing the PC (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/) website to search for a church home in their new town before they go
to bed.
12:00AM- While reflecting on his time in Ghana thus far a Young Adult Volunteer is reading
Matthew 25: 41-46.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- Indonesian citizens are praying and singing in the name of the Lord with Presbyterian
Church (USA) Missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church members are sending donations to the Smurna
people in Ethiopia.
3:00AM- A child in India is having an IV administered after being admitted to Miraj Medical
Center, which is supported by Presbyterian Church (USA) donations
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/miraj.htm).
4:00AM- A man in Turkey is performing emergency medical procedures after receiving training
from missionaries of the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcus.org/worldwide/turkey/programministries.htm).
5:00AM- Anne, a shut-in member, is making a list for her “gold coast” friend from First
Presbyterian Church of Princeton, IL (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com), who will be
shopping for her today.
6:00AM- The Prayer E-lert Chain is being started this morning for a member of Wheatland
Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org).
7:00AM- Contributions to the Special Olympics of Illinois (http://www.ilso.org/) are being
received from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
8:00AM- Bethany, a college student, is being prayed for and financially supported by Schapville
Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
9:00AM- Bibles are being opened in order to read the scripture for the day during Sunbeam
Presbyterian Church’s weekly Bible study in Aledo, IL.
10:00AM- UN Presbyterian officials are constantly working to fight racism globally
(http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/un/racism.htm).
11:00AM- Stephen, a college student, is opening his “goodie package” from the members of his
church First Presbyterian Church, Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
12:00PM- Gary is listening to the radio on his lunch break in Gibson City, IL and hears an add for
First Presbyterian Church.
1:00PM- Judy, a shut-in of Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org), is receiving contact from her congregation to check-in.
2:00PM- The Visitors Welcoming Team and Greeters schedule is being printed off by the Office
Manager of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.opchurch.org).
3:00PM- Cool School Program at First Federated Church in Peoria, IL
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com) is watching children of busy families.
4:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) are preparing to serve a meal to homeless at
the Dubuque Rescue Mission (http://www.dbqrescue.org/).
5:00PM- Before eating a Presbyterian child prays saying: “Thank the Lord for happy hearts for sun
and rainy weather. Thank the Lord for this our food and that we are together, Amen.”
6:00PM- A Yoga Instructor is promoting health and wellness, along with nurturing student’s spirits
in the Yoga Fit Classes at Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org/small_group.htm).
7:00PM- Students at Southern Illinois University (http://www.siu.edu/) are worshiping during
their campus ministry service which is supported by Cobden, IL First Presbyterian
Church.
8:00PM- At Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html a recovering alcoholic is introducing
himself to fellow AA members (http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/).
9:00PM- Hospice of Dubuque (http://www.hospiceofdubuque.com/) volunteers are able to do their
job with donations from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
10:00PM- Beth and her children are being sheltered at Choices in Jo Daviess County, which is
financially assisted by Schapville Zion in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
11:00PM- While surfing the web, Adessa found the website for First Presbyterian Church in
Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org) and is reading about the Presbyterian Church.
12:00AM- Presbyterians in Egypt are viewing the world from a different point of view
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Children being served by Presbyterian missionaries in Turkey are beginning their meal
with a word of prayer (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- A little boy in Ukraine is eating vegetables he picked from his garden funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/ukraine/programministries.htm).
3:00AM- Money donated to Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org) from the
Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcus.org) is helping those in need around the
world.
4:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries, who are part of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda), are first on the scene at disasters around the world.
5:00AM- A new Presbyterian Church (USA) church in Paramus, New Jersey, Trinity
Multicultural Congregational Transformation, is opening its doors for the morning
welcoming all people, including Chinese-speaking individuals
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
6:00AM- A member of a Presbyterian Church is praying for those in need around the world.
7:00AM- Grace is helping her mother pick out an outfit for pre-school at God’s Gifts Preschool
housed at Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.opchurch.org).
8:00AM-Alfred, a man sentenced to community service, is meeting with the pastor of Cobden, IL
First Presbyterian Church to receive counseling.
9:00AM- Presbyterian officials at the UN office are constantly fighting for the status of women
worldwide (http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/un/un-csw.htm).
10:00AM- The local food pantry in Princeton, IL is receiving donations from First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com).
11:00AM- A member who is recovering at home from surgery is being visited by Deacons of First
Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) in Peoria, IL.
12:00PM- Everett, a disabled man of Jo Daviess County is receiving assistance from the Jo
Daviess Workshop (http://www.jdwi.org/) with a variety of board members from
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL.
1:00PM- Presbyterian Churches around the nation are being cleaned by janitors who work hard
to make our churches a place of welcoming for members and visitors.
2:00PM- The Romeoville, IL Community Credit Union (http://www.romeovillecu.org/), which is
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church (http://www.upcromeoville.org), is helping people
of lower incomes.
3:00PM- The local jail in Galena, IL is receiving different ministries from First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
4:00PM- TJ and his wife are getting food from the Bread of Life Food Pantry, which is supported
by Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
5:00PM- A teenager from a low-income family is surfing the internet for a class project with a
donated computer from Computer Banc (http://www.computerbanc.org/) (First
Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL (http://lincolnschurch.org)).
6:00PM- A hungry child is fed by Kumler Neighborhood Ministry Services
(http://www.knms.org) who receives financial support from Farmingdale Presbyterian
Church (http://www.farmpreschurch.org) in Pleasant Plains, IL.
7:00PM- Community members are leaving First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, IL after
the free Community Soup Supper and fellowship time.
8:00PM- A new congregation in Denver, CO, Iglesia Presbiteriana De Valverde, is expanding and
sharing space with Valverde Community Church part of Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
9:00PM- Before laying down to sleep Garth and his father pray for their family and those in need
around the world, along with Presbyterian missionaries serving in the name of Jesus.
10:00PM- A young boy is walking into the new Samaritan Care Center of Trinity United
Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, CA, to receive counseling
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
11:00PM- Kenyan “posta” workers are opening boxes sent to Presbyterian missionaries which
contain Bibles for the children they are serving.
12:00AM- A Young Adult Volunteer is plowing a garden with a Filipino man
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
SEPTEMBER 15, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Blackhawk/ Imenti, Kenya Presbytery Partnership Group
(http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) is continuing their long lasting international
partnerships with over 22 sister churches.
2:00AM- A family in Somalia is receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) and donations from Presbyterian Churches around the nation.
3:00AM- “May God watch over those in need and those who are trying to find him,” Awadh, a child in
Kenya, is saying as he works with a Presbyterian (USA) Young Adult Volunteer
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Disasters are happening in Liberia with Presbyterians first on the scene as counselors
and emergency personnel (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/liberia-index.htm).
5:00AM- Teachers are teaching young students at a Presbyterian Church, USA funded school in
the Philippines (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/philippines/programministries.htm).
6:00AM- Volunteers are on their way to Stronghold Camp and Conference Center for
Blackhawk Presbytery (http://www.strongholdcenter.org) to help in the fall cleanup.
7:00AM- Volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Princeton, IL
(http://www.1stpresprinceton.com) are going to volunteer today at the Bureau County
Health and Wellness Clinic (http://www.bchwclinic.org/index.htm).
8:00AM- Doug is welcoming the parish nurse from First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, IL
into his hospital room as she visits during his stay.
9:00AM- Donations are being sent to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/) fund for Tornado recovery by Westminster United
Presbyterian Church of Galena, IL.
10:00AM- An elderly shut-in woman is being visited by Deacons of First Federated Church
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com) in Peoria, IL.
11:00AM- Eric is opening the newsletter from Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in
Winnebago, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) and is reading about happenings in
the life of the church.
12:00PM- Presbyterian Churches around the nation are reaching out to diverse groups of people.
1:00PM- Funerals are being performed by ministers around the nation at Presbyterian Churches
and they are ministering to those families in a time of loss.
2:00PM- Members of Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church are advocating for Abused Woman
and Children’s Rights.
3:00PM- Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is
welcoming the entire community to their annual Fall Wiener Roast.
4:00PM- A family in Rock Island, IL is bringing in $25 to Angel Food Ministry
(http://www.angelfoodministries.com/) to then receive $60 worth of food, sponsored by
Broadway Presbyterian Church(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
5:00PM- Rio, IL Presbyterian Church members are gathering for their celebration
(contemporary) service.
6:00PM- Presbyterians nationally are fighting for gender equality in the church and society
(http://www.pcusa.org/womensadvoacy/thread-justice/).
7:00PM- Mike is calling a friend to see if he would like to join him at church the following morning
at First Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com).
8:00PM- A Hispanic couple is walking into a welcoming environment at the First Hispanic
Presbyterian Church in Northwest Arkansas
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
9:00PM- A Presbyterian missionary in the Philippines is reading other missionaries stories
around the world on the internet (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
10:00PM- Before sleeping a child, who is part of Princeville, IL’s Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstprespv@verizon.net), is practicing his youth club song and sign language
for their performance in church tomorrow.
11:00PM- An older man in Mexico is being served by Presbyterian missionaries at his home in
Mexico City (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Blackhawk/ Imenti, Kenya Presbytery Partnership Group
(http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) is speaking with Presbyterians in Kenya discussing
their upcoming joint prayer, worship, and mission trip.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- A baby in India is being wrapped in a blanket made by New Windsor, IL Presbyterian
Church Women.
2:00AM- A man in Uganda is viewing this website learning about how Presbyterians around the
world are helping others around the world (http://www.lincolntrails.org).
3:00AM- Chad is sitting next to a Young Adult Volunteer (PCUSA) on a flight to London
learning about the mission in West Bromwich the YAV will be working at.
4:00AM- Primary and Secondary students in Kenya are being sponsored by Blackhawk/ Imenti,
Kenya Presbytery Partnership Group (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/).
5:00AM- First Presbyterian Church (Paw Paw, IL)
(http://www.orgsites.com/il/2pawspresbyterian) members are beginning to wake up for their
morning worship and Sunday school.
6:00AM- A member of Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is preparing to pick-up members at the nursing
home for worship this morning.
7:00AM- An older couple on their way to church turns on WUIS 91.9 (http://www.wuis.org/) and
listens to theologically trained Journalist Krista Tippett sponsored by First Presbyterian
Church (http://lincolnschurch.org), Springfield, IL.
8:00AM- An older woman waits in Chenoa, IL for transportation to First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/) provided by the
church so she is able to attend.
9:00AM- Westminster United Presbyterian Church members are congregating to worship
together in Kirkwood, IL.
10:00AM- Visitors and congregation members are beginning to gather for worship at First
Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) in Peoria, IL.
11:00AM- The Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org/) stays in contact with newly
ordained ministers and invites them to join in a 3-year professional development program.
12:00PM- The last song of worship is being sung by members of Central Presbyterian Church in
Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/) and they are preparing for their potluck.
1:00PM- Shut-ins nationally in the Presbyterian Church are being visited by their ministers to
extend a hand in ministry.
2:00PM- A visitor in a Presbyterian Church, anywhere in the nation, is being contacted with more
information regarding the church they attended.
3:00PM- Harold is waking up from a nap in his room at the nursing home to a gift made by a child of
Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/).
4:00PM- Worship is being provided at Montgomery County Nursing Home by First
Presbyterian Church in Raymond, IL.
5:00PM- Current drug court clients and alumni of the drug court meet together at Broadway
Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) to support each other.
6:00PM- The Gospel Sing at New Salem, IL State Park is beginning with the members of Central
Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/).
7:00PM- Owego, IL Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.opchurch.org) Junior and Senior High
Youth Fellowship is meeting for their time of prayer, fun, and games.
8:00PM- Tom is asking his son what he learned at Children’s Learning Hour at Westminster
Presbyterian Church of Rockford, IL (http://www.westminsterrockford.org) this morning.
9:00PM- A waitress at a Chinese restaurant in Illinois is overhearing a couple discussing the
sermon they heard this morning at their worship service at a Presbyterian Church.
10:00PM- Members of Blackhawk (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) and Great Rivers
Presbytery (http://www.greatriverspby.org/) are heading home after an enjoyable day of
worship at Stronghold Camp and Conference Center (http://www.strongholdcenter.org).
11:00PM- Fred and Alberta are getting ready for bed, but first they are reading their devotional
book they received from their home church, First Federated Church in Peoria, IL
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
12:00AM- A young boy is playing in Haiti with the assurance he will be provided with necessities
from the Haiti Mission of First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, IL.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- The Near East School of Theology (http://www.theonest.edu.lb/) in Beirut, Lebanon is
able to educate future ministers with funding from First United Oak Park Church
(http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/).
2:00AM- Mwangi and Ndua, orphans in Imenti, are being cared for with donations from
Blackhawk/ Imenti, Kenya Presbytery Partnership Group
(http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/).
3:00AM- Children in Thailand are receiving food and other necessities with funding from
Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- A cancer patient is waking up and reading the cards she received from members at New
Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church who participated in Relay for Life
(http://www.cancer.org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp).
5:00AM- Waking up from chronic pain, a member of Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com)is sitting with a Prayer Shawl from her church.
6:00AM- Before work, Gerald is logging onto the WCBU (http://www.bradley.edu/wcbu/) website to
view the Bring Hope advertisement and read the different missions Presbyterians
participate in worldwide.
7:00AM- Rick, a man with special needs, is telling his friend of the services First Presbyterian
Church of Princeton, IL (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com) has for people like him.
8:00AM- Alice is walking to school in Gibson City, IL with all her needed school supplies because of
Bob and Grace Hanley School Supply Fund that First Presbyterian Church
financially supports.
9:00AM- Money from Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) is helping Gideons (http://www.gideons.org).
10:00AM- Older women in First Federated Church, Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com), are
meeting for a devotion and light meal as part of the Mother’s Club.
11:00AM- SOLAR (Stronghold Outdoor Learning and Activity Resources) at Stronghold Camp
(http://www.strongholdcenter.org) is educating pupils in Math, Science, and Language Arts
at a 75 year old quarry in Illinois.
12:00PM- The Federated Guild of Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com)is beginning their meeting this afternoon with a prayer.
1:00PM- A secretary in the office of a Presbyterian Church in the Synod of Lincoln Trails
(http://www.lincolntrails.org/) is receiving a phone call regarding an upcoming wedding.
2:00PM- Employees of Stronghold Camp and Conference Center
http://www.strongholdcenter.org) are planning for their upcoming Confirmation Retreat.
3:00PM- A parent is reading the Child Protection Policies found on the website of First
Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL. (http://lincolnschurch.org/home.htm)
4:00PM- Howard and Louise are arriving home to their new house in Monmouth, IL with a care
basket on their front steps from Faith United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/).
5:00PM- Presbyterian Disaster Relief is first on the scene of any disaster nationally
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/).
6:00PM- The Alpha Program at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org) is gathering for devotion and food.
7:00PM- A meeting at Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church is opening with a word of prayer.
8:00PM- While going over their calendars for the week, Deb and Ron, members of First
Presbyterian Church in Princeville, IL are discussing their upcoming session meeting.
9:00PM- First United Oak Park, IL Church (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/) is funding the
Immokalee Workers in Florida (http://www.ciw-online.org/) to promote better wages and
conditions for tomato pickers.
10:00PM- The choir director at Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL
(http://www.central-pres.org/) is picking out music for the upcoming services this month.
11:00PM- A man in need is receiving assistance from Galesburg Rescue Mission, which receives
funding from New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00AM- Training teams from Blackhawk Presbytery (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) are
flying to East Africa to assist in the training of lay leaders in Imenti Presbyteries.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a crisis and Presbyterians are first on
the scene (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/congoindex.htm).
2:00AM- Julian, a German missionary, is conversing with a PC (USA) Young Adult Volunteer as
they are working together in West Bromwich, UK (http://www.pcusa.org/msr/ya/uk.htm) at
the YMCA.
3:00AM- First United Oak Park, IL Church (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/) members are
funding the advocacy for Colombians through Congregations in Solidarity with Latin
America (CSLA).
4:00AM- The Muriguh’s are welcoming their new mission child into their home with open arms as
a Young Adult Volunteer in Kenya (http://www.pcusa.org/msr/ya/kenya.htm).
5:00AM- Beatrice, a member of New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church, is waking up this
morning to read the Bible verses for the Bible Study she participates in weekly.
6:00AM- Blackhawk Presbytery (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) is making long lasting
relationships with Imenti Presbytery of East Africa.
7:00AM- The postal workers are separating mail containing Summer Camp information for
Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatedchurch.com).
8:00AM- A school in Northern Illinois is getting on a bus to head to Stronghold Camp and
Conference Center (http://www.strongholdcenter.org) to learn about Leave No Trace, a
session on minimizing our impact on the environment.
9:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, IL are receiving donations for
their participation in Relay For Life
(http://www.cancer.org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp).
10:00AM- Presbyterians are gathering in Green Lake, WI for the Congregational Leadership
conference at the Center for Excellence sponsored by Carlinville, IL Presbyterian
Church.
11:00AM- Members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstprespv@verizon.net)
are participating in the “See You at the Pole” program at local schools.
12:00PM- A seminary student is receiving funds from Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church to
study for his Divinity degree.
1:00PM- A wife and her husband are getting a tour of First Presbyterian Church in Springfield,
IL, which is known as President’s Lincoln’s Church (http://lincolnschurch.org/Tours.htm).
2:00PM- Members of a local Presbyterian church are meeting for lunch during their work break to
continue their socialization with fellow Christians.
3:00PM- While walking to their mother’s car after school, Walton and Leo are being asked where
they got their cool Presbyterian youth club shirts.
4:00PM- Members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church are praying for each other during
their prayer partners connection.
5:00PM- A family who cannot afford medical care is being seen as Rock Island County Health
Clinic (http://www.co.rock-island.il.us/Health.aspx?id=156) which is hosted by Broadway
Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
6:00PM- Session members of Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL are gathering for their
meeting this evening.
7:00PM- Rebecca and Kevin, new residents to Winnebago, IL, are receiving new residence
Information, including information about Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
8:00PM- Deacons at Presbyterian Churches are beginning their meetings this evening with a
word of prayer for those suffering in their own communities and around the world.
9:00PM- A family in Israel is receiving necessities from missionaries of the Presbyterian Church
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/jinishian/).
10:00PM- A blind homebound member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/), is listening to this weeks sermon on tape.
11:00PM- A Presbyterian minister is sitting with a longtime member during their last hours of
life, along with helping the family through their time of grieving.
12:00AM- Presbyterians in Tanzania are logging on to read about the Presbytery of East Africa
who is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org).
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Kenyans are experiencing a crisis and are being assisted by Presbyterians who are first
on the scene (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/kenyaindex.htm).
2:00AM- Presbyterian theology students in America, along with theology students around the
world are studying and learning more about the Word of the Lord.
3:00AM- During a moment of homesickness at her first year of college, Amanda reads over her care
cards again from First Federated Church in Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
4:00AM- After pulling an all-nighter at Blackburn College (http://www.blackburn.edu/), Elise is
opening her care box from Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church and eats a piece of candy
before going to bed.
5:00AM- The minister of Woodhull, IL United Church is checking over her calendar this early
morning to ensure they know of all their commitments today including a youth’s sports event
this evening (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
6:00AM- Kitty, a resident of Winnebago, IL, is reading an article in the newspaper regarding
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
7:00AM- Children at Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) are waking up in a safe shelter
thanks to donations from Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- Fred is meeting others for the Wednesday morning Bible Study at First Presbyterian
Church of Paw Paw, IL (http://www.orgsites.com/il/2pawspresbyterian).
9:00AM- Women of Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL are gathering for their devotion
time during the Woman’s Association Circle.
10:00AM- In partnership with ARM, Inc. of Michigan and the 17th Judicial District of
Northern Illinois DUI offenders are using Stronghold Camp and Conference Center
(http://www.strongholdcenter.org) as a site for their remediation program.
11:00AM- Grace, a 3 year old, is telling her friends at pre-school about her fun time at Sunday
School this past week at Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00PM- A communion service is being performed by Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church at a
local nursing home.
1:00PM- Members of Princeville, IL First Presbyterian Church are gathering for their small
share group this afternoon opening with a word of prayer.
2:00PM- Judy is inviting her co-worker to join her at the Wednesday Bible Study of First
Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com).
3:00PM- A meal is being prepared at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org) for this evenings Youth Group meetings.
4:00PM- A 1st grader and his sister are playing games at the Pathways Program
(http://www.youthnetworkcouncil.org/pathways.html) in Oswego, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.opchurch.org).
5:00PM- John is introducing himself to the AA meeting (http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/) at
Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/).
6:00PM- A 5th grade boy and his little sister are both attending WILD (Word in Love and Deeds)
Youth Club at First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL
(http://lincolnschurch.org/youth_group.htm).
7:00PM- A family is arriving at First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) in Peoria, IL
to attend “Movie and a Message”, which is a sermon incorporated with a movie clip.
8:00PM- People across the Synod are praying for the session of Center Presbyterian Church in
Seaton, IL as they meet to discuss issues of the church.
9:00PM- The meeting at Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church with Senior High’s and their
parents discussing their summer mission trip is ending in a word of prayer.
10:00PM- The Youth Director at New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church is planning for the
youth group meeting this week.
11:00PM- A child in Palestine is eating food provided by the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/jinshian/).
12:00AM- Children are staying at Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery (http://www.miniobeirne.org/),
which receives funding from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/).
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- A crisis is happening in Liberia and Presbyterians are first on the scene of the disaster
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/liberia-index.htm).
2:00AM- A family in Laos is receiving an animal from Heifer International
(http://www.heifer.org) bought by Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church.
3:00AM- Donated Bibles from Wycliff Bible Translators are being read around the world with
financial donations from Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
4:00AM- At a US Embassy meeting in Kenya, Presbyterian missionaries are telling other US
citizens about their time in Kenya so far (http://www.pcusa.org).
5:00AM- Donations from many Presbyterian Churches to One Great Hour of Sharing
(http://www.pcusa.org/oghs/) are going towards missions everywhere.
6:00AM- The minister of Knox Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL is preparing
for a Bible study this evening as part of the fall Bible study series.
7:00AM- Members of Blackhawk Presbytery and Imenti Presbytery of East Africa
(http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) are praying together even though they are thousands
of miles apart.
8:00AM- Food and clothing are being donated to Neighbors in Christ Ecumenical (NICE) by First
Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw, IL (http://www.orgsites.com/il/2pawspresbyterian).
9:00AM- Fred, a member of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church is entering the ministers office
for counseling on life changes he is experiencing.
10:00AM- Discussions are in progress at Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com)with Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/)
about their New Year’s mission trip to New Orleans.
11:00AM- The secretary at Princeton Theological Seminary (http://www.ptsem.edu/) is opening
the donation check from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/).
12:00PM- Youth Group events at Woodhull, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/) are being planned during a lunch meeting with the
minister and others involved.
1:00PM- Midwest Mission Distribution Center (http://www.midwestmissiondc.org/) is providing
health kits to families in need with donations from Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church.
2:00PM- Presbyterian ministers in Peoria, IL are meeting for their weekly meeting to discuss
different church matters.
3:00PM- The church nurse of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.opchurch.org) is
visiting patients at the hospital.
4:00PM- School children of Gibson City, IL are walking into First Presbyterian Church for their
after-school program.
5:00PM- An Aledo, IL family is setting the table for their evening meal which they received from
the Mercer County Food Pantry, who receives donations from Sunbeam Presbyterian
Church.
6:00PM- Foster children and their foster parents of SOS Village of Lockport
(http://www.sosillinois.org/) are gathering together for youth group and faith fellowship at
Central Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/).
7:00PM- The session meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL
(http://www.1stpresprinceton.com) is opening with a small devotion.
8:00PM- “Hello my name is David and I am an alcoholic,” people at a 12-step program are hearing
at their meeting at Stronghold Camp and Conference Center
(http://www.strongholdcenter.org).
9:00PM- The Adult Fellowship Group of New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church is closing their
time together with a word of prayer.
10:00PM- The minister and staff at First Federated Church in Peoria, IL
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com) are ending their meeting this evening regarding the Senior High
Mission Trip to the Pittsburg Project (http://www.pittsburghproject.org/).
11:00PM- Kennedy, a member of Washington, IL Presbyterian Church, is listening to the
service from the previous week on tape.
12:00AM- Hope in a Box, through the Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org), is
receiving donations from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- A disaster is happening in Malawi and Presbyterians are first on the scene
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/malawi-index.htm).
2:00AM- A little boy in Kenya is praying for an education as Presbyterian’s (http://www.pcusa.org)
here prayer about the unknown little boy.
3:00AM- Presbyterians around the world are celebrating the International Day of Peace
(http://www.pcusa.org).
4:00AM- A PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer in Guatemala
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm) is walking into her new home and meeting
her new family for the upcoming year of mission.
5:00AM- Presbyterian Missionaries in Turkey are keeping in contact with their home church
(PCUSA) via email (http://www.pcusa.org).
6:00AM- The New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church’s Men’s breakfast is starting this lovely
morning with a word of prayer and a discussion of this week’s occurrences.
7:00AM- Workers at the Community Food Pantry in Princeville, IL are cleaning up from their
open hours the night before when members of First Presbyterian church helped.
8:00AM- Children in Nebraska at Grace Children’s Home are gaining benefits from donations
from Sunbeam Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
9:00AM- Nursing home residents at St. Anthony’s Care Center are receiving prizes at BINGO
that are donated by First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) in Milan, IL.
10:00AM- Mary, a member of First Presbyterian Church, is opening the door to a 3rd grade
classroom in Gibson City, IL in order to tutor a student as part of the McCormick
Tutoring Program.
11:00AM- The choir director of Knox, IL Presbyterian Church is
picking out the music for the choir to sing the next month during worship.
12:00PM- “Youthworks” (http://www.youthworks.com/) is planning different mission trips around
the nation, one of which the Senior High’s Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com) will be participating in.
1:00PM- Music for the upcoming bell choir and musical choir is being selected at Washington, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
2:00PM- Catherine is opening the newsletter from her church, First Presbyterian Church in
Princeton, IL (http://www.1stpresprinceton.com) and reading what is happening in the life
of the church.
3:00PM- The after school program at Woodhull, IL United Church
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/ ) is starting this afternoon with a brief
snack for the youth.
4:00PM- A member of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL is delivering a
bereavement dinner to a fellow member who recently lost their loved one.
5:00PM- Discussions at First Federated Church in Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) are
beginning this evening concerning this summers Vacation Bible School curriculum.
6:00PM- Planning for this week’s rotation Sunday school is in progress with members of Faith
United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL.
7:00PM- The Christian Education committee is beginning to discuss Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church’s (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/)
Summer Bible School for June.
8:00PM- A member of Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL is reading the newsletter from her
church she received this morning in the mail
9:00PM- The Lenton’s are eating food they received from First Presbyterian Church’s (Milan,
IL) (http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) food basket program.
10:00PM- Presbyterian’s around the world are praying for each other and praying for those in
Need (http://www.pcusa.org).
11:00PM- Our prayers reach everywhere: Children and families worldwide are feeling the hand of
God and Presbyterians (http://www.pcusa.org) through their hard times and tears.
12:00AM- Presbyterians are first on the scene of a disaster in Niger
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/nigerindex.htm).
SEPTEMBER 22, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterians are first on the scene of a disaster in Sierra Leone
(http://www.pcusa.org.pda.stories.sierraleone-jimpellostory010506.htm).
2:00AM- Korean Presbyterian Churches overseas are contacting US Korean Presbyterian
Churches in order to coordinate simultaneous worship services
(http://www.pcusa.org/korean/).
3:00AM- Internationally Presbyterians are the first on the scene of a disaster due to the vast
majority of Presbyterians living and/or serving internationally (http://www.pcusa.org/pda).
4:00AM- Presbyterians in Japan are dining with fellow Christians and speaking of the Good News
of the Lord (http://www.pcusa.org).
5:00AM- A Presbyterian missionary family is being supported financially and through prayers
from Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL.
6:00AM- Beatrice and Reason are beginning their day with a light breakfast and a prayer for people
around the world and Presbyterians who are serving those people internationally
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
7:00AM- Scott, a youth in Faith United Presbyterian Church (Yates City, IL), is waking up this
weekend morning in order to race the stock truck his youth club build last year.
8:00AM- Churches in Gibson City, IL are joining together, including First Presbyterian Church,
in order to participate in Community Service around their area for the day.
9:00AM- Adolescents in Peoria, IL at First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) are
attending “My Body,” where they are learning about human relationships and sexuality.
10:00AM- The Jones’, community members in Princeville, IL, are receiving financial assistance to
pay their upcoming rent bill from First Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Eddie, a Hy-Vee cashier, is scanning the bread and juice for this week’s communion at
Appanoose First Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
12:00PM- The secretary of Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com) is receiving a phone call to discuss the “Take it to Town”
day of community mission members will be participating in during June.
1:00PM- A woman and her child are receiving services from Mercer County Family Crisis and
Abuse Center (http://www.nationalcasa.org/) who receives donations from Sunbeam
United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
2:00PM- Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church is hosting their fall carnival for members and
community citizens.
3:00PM- The pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/) is reaching out to seniors through the Third Age Living program.
4:00PM- The Parish Nurse (http://www.trinityqc.com/body.cfm?id=49) for Woodhull, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/) is entering the hospital to
visit different members currently admitted.
5:00PM- The pastor of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
is performing a wedding ceremony in the sanctuary.
6:00PM- A check from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/) is being sent to
summer camps around the state to help their youth pay for their summer experience.
7:00PM- Washington, IL Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.wpcusa.org/) Christian Education
committee is beginning to plan for this summer’s Vacation Bible School.
8:00PM- The night at Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL is ending after hours of pie baking
with congregation and community members.
9:00PM- Community shelters around Milan, IL are able to still serve their clients after receiving
donations from First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
10:00PM- A meeting regarding plans for the High School “YouthFest” (http://www.lincolntrails.org/)
of Presbyterians is ending this evening after a word of prayer.
11:00PM- A Presbyterian missionary in London (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm) is
reading the emails they have received from church members back home.
12:00AM- A child in Africa is waking up under a mosquito net donated by members of
Farmingdale Presbyterian Church (http://www.farmpreschurch.org) in Pleasant
Plains, IL.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterians are the first on the scene of a disaster in the Sudan
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/resposne/africa/sudan-index.htm).
2:00AM- A flight containing Presbyterian missionaries is touching down in Uganda
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- A resident at Galesburg Rescue Mission is thankful this early morning for
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL and their donations.
4:00AM- Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL is sponsoring Vernacular
Vision to help areas of the world receive Bibles in their dialect.
5:00AM- Luke is drinking his morning coffee and reading the newspaper before heading off to
Sunday school and worship at Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.opchurch.org).
6:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Raymond, IL are preparing to attend
worship with a praise band this Sunday morning.
7:00AM- A member of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
is preparing to pick up an elderly member for worship this Sunday morning.
8:00AM- Children at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL are meeting for their worship
service, which follows the Jerome Berryman’s model to Biblical stories in Montessori fashion.
9:00AM- This is the day of celebration for the Native Americans in the Presbyterian Church
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/nativeamerican/aiyc.htm).
10:00AM- Members of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) are welcoming visitors and
gathering for Sunday school and morning worship.
11:00AM- Adult Sunday School is preceding Sunday morning worship at Knox Presbyterian
Church in Springfield, IL.
12:00PM- The Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org/) is providing education for
elders who are considering serving the church as Commissioned Lay Pastors
(http://www.lincolntrails.org).
1:00PM- The last of the worshipers are leaving Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church, “A
Church with a Heart, in the Heart of the City,” after morning worship and Sunday school.
2:00PM- Galesburg Rescue Mission and Woman’s Shelter are serving their clients with helpful
donations from Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
3:00PM- Funeral dinners around the Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org/) are
being cleaned up and/or prepared at a variety of Presbyterian churches.
4:00PM- Betty and Ralph, members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church are making a meal
to deliver to the Smith’s who just arrived home from the hospital with their new born baby.
5:00PM- Youth are gathering together for the SPY (Springfield Presbyterian Youth)
(http://lincolnschurch.org).
6:00PM- Tom and Adam are talking before their Senior High Youth Group at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL (http://www.westminsterrockford.org) begins.
7:00PM- The Kinneys are calling on their Presbyterian minister to discuss the upcoming baptism
of their 6 month old daughter.
8:00PM- Elders and the minister of Knox Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL are
ending their last home communion session today with a word of prayer.
9:00PM- A student who received audio equipment last year from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/) for his
college coursework is now using his equipment to finish his project.
10:00PM- After a fire in their house, the Johanne’s are receiving much needed financial assistance
from Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL.
11:00PM- Before falling asleep, Alexander is thanking God for the members of Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL who volunteered their time and money to assist
him during his time of need.
12:00AM- Presbyterians were first on the scene and are continuing to aid in tsunami relief in
Asia (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/asia/asia-earthquake1204.htm).
SEPTEMBER 24, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- Needy children overseas are receiving necessities, which are being provided through funds
from Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church’s Sunday school offerings.
2:00AM- Presbyterians are the first on the scene at disasters in China
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/rin-100606.htm#china).
3:00AM- Presbyterians all over the Asian continent are conversing, socializing, and helping those
in need (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Money from Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL is going to help a
Compassion Child (http://www.compassion.com/default.htm) overseas.
5:00AM- The tea pot at the Kramer household is whistling as Betty, a Presbyterian member, is
praying before starting breakfast along with her day.
6:00AM- Men of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are
gathering for the weekly Bible study to start off their work week.
7:00AM- A delivery is being made to St. Joe’s Meal Site thanks to donations from First
Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL (http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
8:00AM- Members of New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church are volunteering at the community
food pantry.
9:00AM- The Martha Group (young mothers group) is meeting at Oswego, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.opchurch.org).
10:00AM- Walter is dining at a local diner in Danville, IL and is reading his placemat which is
advertising worship services at First Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Lucile, a shut-in of Knox, IL Presbyterian Church, is
receiving a “check-in” phone call from the minister to see how she is doing.
12:00PM- Pre-school children are being picked up by their parents from Westminster
Presbyterian Church Co-op Pre-School in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
1:00PM- A child in Sunset Gap, TN is clothed with donations from Sunbeam United
Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
2:00PM- Anthony is wearing clothes he received from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/) during their
Community Clothes Closet last year.
3:00PM- Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL just informed Leon, a youth in
the church that they will pay for his summer camp experience this coming summer.
4:00PM- A boy is being picked up by his Big Brother through the Big Brother/Big Sister Program
(http://www.bbbs.org/) housed in Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- A low-income family with a physically handicapped child is being included in activities at
the Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org).
6:00PM- The drama team of Woodhull, IL United Church
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/) is practicing for their upcoming Sunday performance
of dramatically representing the Bible.
7:00PM- Couples are gathering in the fellowship hall of First Federated Church
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com) to socialize while learning Ballroom Dancing from a professional
teacher in Peoria, IL .
8:00PM- A board meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, IL is beginning with a
small devotion for reflection.
9:00PM- Residents at Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) are able to have a place to stay
this evening thanks to donations from Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City,
IL.
10:00PM- Lucy is reading the Bible story for this week’s Bible study at Sugar Tree Grove in
Monmouth, IL.
11:00PM- Clients at the Jamison Center (http://www.ci.monmouth.il.us/jamieson_center.htm)
have a safe shelter this evening thanks to donations from Westminster United
Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
12:00AM- Money from the Emergency Mission Fund is being given to a traveling family running low
on money from Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- The World Vision Love Loaf is ministering to people world wide and receiving donations
from Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
2:00AM- A water buffalo purchased by New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church from the Heifer
Project (http://www.heifer.org/) is helping a family around the world survive.
3:00AM- Presbyterians are first on the scene of disasters in India
(http://pcusa.org/pda/resposne/asia/india-index.htm).
4:00AM- The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) are sending health kits to areas around
the world that are in need.
5:00AM- Money from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) is going towards missions locally, nationally, and
internationally.
6:00AM- A worker at the shipping company in New York, NY is packaging the Vacation Bible
School curriculum for Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
7:00AM- Leslie is eating breakfast before heading to the planning meeting for Westminster United
Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School in Kirkwood, IL.
8:00AM- Patricia is calling Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church’s Faithline to hear a
devotion, which is changed everyday and receives over 300 calls each month (217-444-5999).
9:00AM- Deacons of First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL are taking food to a lowincome family as part of their Food Pantry
(http://lincolnschurch.org/mission_and_justice.htm).
10:00AM- A young man is studying in seminary thanks to the financial scholarships of First
Federated Church in Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.org).
11:00AM- Donations from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/) are going towards HEAL (Helpful Living Assistance) Contact
Ministries.
12:00PM- Over lunch, members of Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL are beginning discussions
of this summers Vacation Bible School for the youth of their church.
1:00PM- Financial assistance from Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL is
helping the Women’s Crisis of Fulton-Mason County.
2:00PM- Sue is giving blood at the community blood drive hosted by Oswego, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.opchurch.org).
3:00PM- A family in Jacksonville, IL is preparing a full supper, thanks to donations from First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org) to the Morgan County Food Center.
4:00PM- A youth basketball team is practicing in the Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church’s
gymnasium.
5:00PM- The Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL is part of Illinois Church
Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problem (www.ilcaaap.com/).
6:00PM- Fellow members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church are joining community
members at a potluck to socialize with a community of fellow Christians.
7:00PM- The Woman’s Association Circle Fourth is meeting at Center Presbyterian Church in
Seaton, IL.
8:00PM- Music is being picked for the choir at Woodhull, IL United Church
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
9:00PM- The women volunteers of Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL are
cleaning up from this evening’s funeral dinner.
10:00PM- Prayers from Presbyterians are being said around the world (http://www.pcusa.org).
11:00PM- Money from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://lincolnschurch.org)
is going towards helping in the Darfur Relief.
12:00AM- Presbyterians are responding to a disaster in Indonesia and are the first on the scene
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/asia/indonesia-index.htm).
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007- WENDESDAY
1:00AM- Bolivian projects (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/bolivia/programministries.htm) are
being sponsored by Joining Hands (http://www.pcusa.org/joininghands/) through the
Presbyterian Church.
2:00AM- Filipinos are viewing different websites with Presbyterian missionaries discovering how
Presbyterians are positively impacting the world
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Girls in the Sudan are sewing garments, with supplies from Presbyterian Church
(USA), to help pay for their education
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/sudan/programministries.htm).
4:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are responding to a disaster in Pakistan
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/aska/pakistan-index.htm).
5:00AM- Members of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) are
preparing to discuss their Conference on Marriage Enrichment.
6:00AM- “Dear God thank you for the food we are about to eat. Bless the hands which prepared it,”
Joe, a youth of a Presbyterian church is saying before he eats his cereal and heads off to
school.
7:00AM- Hurricane Katrina victims are receiving donations from First Presbyterian Church in
Springfield, IL (http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
8:00AM- Andrea, a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL, is able to
further her education with scholarships from her home church.
9:00AM- A young girl is able to go to school with financial assistance in Peoria, IL thanks to First
Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
10:00AM- Area Seniors are meeting for their day out at New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Toddlers are laying down for the morning nap at Time for Tots Pre-School supported
by Woodhull, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
12:00PM- The webmaster for Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org/) is loading
mission projects onto the website.
1:00PM- Dean and Forrest are eating as part of the monthly birthday/anniversary part of
Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church.
2:00PM- A baby suffering from an ear infection is being seen at the Morgan County Free Clinic
(http://decaturmorganfreeclinic.org/) sponsored by Decatur, IL First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
3:00PM- Samantha, a youth at Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL, is talking to her friends
about this evening’s church activity to the bowling alley with free pizza.
4:00PM- Special needs children are playing in the basement of Danville, IL First Presbyterian
Church as part of their recreation for Cross Point Special Needs Children Play.
5:00PM- Paul, an elderly widower, is opening his door to receive his Meals on Wheels
(http://www.mowaa.org/) meal from a volunteer from Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.opchurch.org).
6:00PM- Theodore, a member of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church, is receiving a care
package and visit from members of his church as he arrives home from surgery.
7:00PM- Maybel is looking through the new choir song at choir practice in Petersburg, IL at
Central Presbyterian Church (http://www.central-pres.org/).
8:00PM- Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/) are participating in the Peacemaking/Social Justice
Committee.
9:00PM- Betsy is telling her daughter she will be able to go to summer camp this summer thanks to
a scholarship from Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
10:00PM- Previously “unchurched” adults are ending their Bible session at Central Presbyterian
Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/) with a word of prayer and a
commitment to come next week.
11:00PM- Presbyterian families around the nation are falling asleep after praying for those
suffering around the world.
12:00AM- An individual in a local hospital is receiving blood from the Red Cross
(http://www.redcross.org/) through a transfusion while members of their Presbyterian
Church are keeping them in their prayers.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterians are responding to a disaster in Gaza
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/middleeast/gaza083006.htm).
2:00AM- Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.opchurch.org) donations are going
towards the 10,000 Villages Project (http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/).
3:00AM- Emergency missions around the world through the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org) are being partially funded from Princeville, IL Presbyterian
Church.
4:00AM- Donations from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) are helping those still recovering from the Tsunami.
5:00AM- Presbyterian Disaster Relief is the first on the scene in the Philippines when a
disaster strikes (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/asia/philippines-120406.htm).
6:00AM- Jeremy, in the Petersburg, IL community, is waking up this morning asking his mother
when the van from Central Presbyterian Church (http://www.central-pres.org/) will be
coming around to sign up again for Vacation Bible School.
7:00AM- Money from Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL is assisting the Starting Point
Program.
8:00AM- The Neighborhood House is able to serve its clients with financial help from Faith
United Presbyterian Church in Yates City, IL.
9:00AM- Lucie is studying for her first test of her college career, which is being financially supported
through a scholarship from Woodhull, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
10:00AM- Fredrick, a community member around New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church, is
receiving a newsletter from the church to inform him of the different happenings in the life
of the church.
11:00AM- The Women’s Association of Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is deciding to give money to youth of the church in
order to support them in their summer camp experience.
12:00PM- The pastor of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/)
is planning the Evangelism Workshop happening at the church this coming fall.
1:00PM- Clowns from Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL are traveling to their
next performance site.
2:00PM- A child in the Choices program in Peoria, IL is able to attend special educational
functions sponsored by First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
3:00PM- Roberto is speaking to his friends on AIM about this summers Senior High Mission trip for
his church, Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
4:00PM- Preparations for this weekend’s Youth lock-in at Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in
Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) are being finalized.
5:00PM- Members from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) are delivering Meals on Wheels (http://www.mowaa.org/)
to community members.
6:00PM- Persons frequenting the Salvation Army (http://jnielsen5.tripod.com/) are receiving
donations from Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
7:00PM- The member of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) are gathering to watch The
Preacher Woman from Louisville, KY, which is a one woman play.
8:00PM- Community members are walking into the food pantry that First United Oak Park, IL
Church (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/) supports financially and through donations.
9:00PM- Martin, a shut-in member of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church, is calling a member of
the church to ask for a ride to church this Sunday.
10:00PM- Presbyterians are working to fight domestic violence nationwide through advocacy and
awareness.
11:00PM- One Great Hour of Sharing (http://www.pcusa.org/oghs/) offerings from First
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL, (http://www.first-pres-church.org/) is helping
those in need around the world.
12:00AM- Sudanese children, adults, and families are receiving funding from Princeville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterians are aiding in disaster relief in Lebanon
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/middleeast/lebanon-index.htm).
2:00AM- Money from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) is going towards Church World Service
(http://www.churchworldservice.org/) to help people in 3rd world countries.
3:00AM- Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/) is
donating money to the SOS Villages of Lockport (http://www.sosillinois.org/) who care for
children who have been separated from their parents.
4:00AM- Joining Hands (http://www.pcusa.org/joininghands/) is helping those in need around the
world through Presbyterians donations.
5:00AM- Soldiers in Iraq are receiving Bibles and other everyday necessities from funds sent by
Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church.
6:00AM- Ruby is calling her confirmand this morning before school to confirm their meeting after
school at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) as part
of the confirmation mentoring program.
7:00AM- Monetary donations are being sent from Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL to Hope in
a Box and Operation Shoe Box through the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org).
8:00AM- The Libby family is eating breakfast provided by the Kendall County Food Pantry who
receives donations from Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.opchurch.org).
9:00AM- The seniors at New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church are addressing the open
invitations to community members for church activities.
10:00AM- A man is answering questions before giving blood during Faith United Presbyterian
Church’s in Yates City, IL annual blood drive.
11:00AM- At work, a member of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) is viewing her church’s website.
12:00PM- While at daycare, Noah is telling his friends of the Bible story he learned at his
Presbyterian Church this Sunday about a man with his same name.
1:00PM- There is an open Bible on the kitchen table at the Kelley’s house where their cleaning lady
is reading a passage that is highlighted according to this week’s Bible Study at Westminster
United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
2:00PM- Members of Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL are planning the
community activity their church will be sponsoring.
3:00PM- Mary, a high school student, is preparing to read a scripture this Sunday in worship at her
church, Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
4:00PM- Rosemary is talking to other members of First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/); they are planning the upcoming Supper Club.
5:00PM- Rebecca is running to get her care package at the mail center on her college campus from
her church, Woodhull, IL United Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
6:00PM- The ISI Campus Ministry is being financially supported by Princeville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
7:00PM- Couples and singles of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) are gathering for dinner.
8:00PM- Members of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are working on adding new “words” to
their vocabulary when talking about the good news of the Bible to others.
9:00PM- Members of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
are fighting for justice in their local community through supporting the Central Illinois
Organizing Committee.
10:00PM- Presbyterians are aiding in disaster relief in Peru
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/latinamerica/peru-floods013107.htm).
11:00PM- Reid is scrolling through the Great Rivers Presbytery (http://www.greatriverspby.org/)
website this evening to read about different churches in the Presbytery.
12:00AM- Donations from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) are going towards Pakistan Disaster Relief
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
SEPTEMBER 29, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Aid is being administered to Guatemalans from Presbyterians during a disaster
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/lationamerica/guatemala-index.htm).
2:00AM- Money from Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church is going towards “Mission to the
World”.
3:00AM- Justin is sleeping with a quilt he received from the Knitters’ and Quilters’ Group of First
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
4:00AM- Pastor Tieku of Ghana is working with financial backing from Princeville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
5:00AM- Money from Woodhull, IL United Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/) is
helping to fund the Aledo, IL Mission.
6:00AM- ROMEOs (Retired Outstanding Men Eating Out) of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.opchurch.org) are beginning their study and breakfast.
7:00AM- The Women’s Association of Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) are gathering for their monthly devotion.
8:00AM- A Deacon of Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church is getting in their car to head to a
shut-in member’s house for a visit this morning.
9:00AM- Preparations are in the works for the worship service at the Illinois Presbyterian Home
in April by Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
10:00AM- The pairing of adults with “spiritual friends” in the Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in
Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) is currently happening among members.
11:00AM- Presbyterians are celebrating differences through magazine articles and other activities
Presbyterians are involved with.
12:00PM- Clients at the Jamison Center (http://www.ci.monmouth.il.us/jamieson_center.htm) are
being served lunch that was supplied through donations from Westminster United
Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
1:00PM- Participants in the Community Passion Play from Appanoose Faith Presbyterian
Church in Niota, IL are meeting for their practice this afternoon.
2:00PM- Presbyterian ministers around the nation are reading over their sermons for tomorrow’s
worship service.
3:00PM- Members from Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL
(http://www.central-pres.org/) are sending donations to the church to contribute money to
this coming summer’s Senior High Mission Trip.
4:00PM- Lucile, a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) is being greeted at her nursing home dining hall by a
member of her church who came to share this meal with her.
5:00PM- Woodhull, IL United Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net)
PW group sends money to Chaddock (http://www.chaddock.org).
6:00PM- A home is being completed in Sangamon County by First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield, IL through Habitat for Humanity
(http://habitatsangamon.com/).
7:00PM- Crop Walk (http://www.churchworldservice.org/CROP/) planning is beginning around the
Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org).
8:00PM- Financial assistance from Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church is helping the Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church.
9:00PM- Presbyterians around the nation and world are taking part in random acts of kindness
to display the work of Jesus through their actions.
10:00PM- A Presbyterian church member is working the over night shift at the nursing home and
is helping residents as she is head nurse this shift.
11:00PM- A pizza delivery man is driving past a Presbyterian Church and reading the sign on the
building telling the title of the sermon this week; “Thank You God for Being a Garbage
Collector” .
12:00AM- A doctor, who is also a member of a Presbyterian Church, is working with a patient
during an overnight shift at his hospital.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Children in Somalia are enjoying a meal sponsored by the Compassion Child Program
(http://www.compassion.com/default.htm) who receives donations from Broadway
Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
2:00AM- Donations for clean well water in Malawi is partially provided by Danville, IL First
Presbyterian Church.
3:00AM- Jamileth, a child in Ecuador, is able to go to school and have food to eat because of
donations from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
4:00AM- Breakfast is being cooked at the Starting Point center for homeless thanks to donations
from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
5:00AM- Presbyterians are waking up this Sunday morning to Presbyterian Church (USA)
National Evangelism day (http://www.pcusa.org).
6:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, IL are waking up to the
morning news preparing for church and Sunday school.
7:00AM- A child is being woken up by her father to get ready for church at Center Presbyterian
Church in Seaton, IL.
8:00AM- Members of Woodhull United Presbyterian Church (http://unitedchurchwoodhull.net),
who do not have a form of transportation, are being picked up by the Sunday Taxi Service
provided by the church.
9:00AM- Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church members are studying issues in the
community surrounding social justice with a spiritual basis in a forum format
(http://lincolnschurch.org/Learning_Opportunities.htm).
10:00AM- People are gathering to worship at Woodhull, IL United Presbyterian
Church (http://unitedchurchwoodhull.net).
11:00AM- A member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL is telling a youth, “Good
Job!” after their musical performance in church.
12:00PM- Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.com) commissioned lay pastors are
spiritually supported by congregations.
1:00PM- Members of Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/) are
beginning to send financial donations to help with the summer youth mission trip.
2:00PM- Youth from First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) are providing a meal to
low-income families at The Friendship House (www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org) in Peoria,
IL.
3:00PM- An older woman, who is a shut-in member of Woodhull, IL United Presbyterian
Church (http://unitedchurchwoodhull.net), is being served communion by elders in her
home.
4:00PM- International students of different faiths, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist, are presenting
and answering questions from members of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
5:00PM- Members of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) are having a Taize service.
6:00PM- The Korean Presbyterian Church is using the chapel in Danville, IL First
Presbyterian Church for their weekly worship service.
7:00PM- Children at the South Side Mission (http://www.southsidemission.org/) in Peoria, IL are
playing with crafts after dinner all thanks to funds from Princeville, IL Presbyterian
Church.
8:00PM- Donations from Woodhull, IL United Church (http://unitedchurchwoodhull.net) are
helping the Rock Island Mission.
9:00PM- The new member class at Washington, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wpcusa.org/) is ending this evening in a word of prayer.
10:00PM- Before bedtime, Bessie and her daughter are reading the Bible story that Appanoose
Faith Presbyterian Church’s (Niota, IL) Bible study in concentrating on this week.
11:00PM- Young female orphans are playing with volunteers at the Wema Outreach Centre
(http://www.wemacentre.org/) in Mombasa, Kenya.
12:00AM- Presbyterians are helping those suffering in different parts of the world through their
monetary contributions and actions.
OCTOBER 2007
PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS
SYNOD OF LINCOLN TRAILS
OCTOBER 1, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- Donations from Presbyterians nationwide are helping those in need through the Heifer
Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
2:00AM- Presbyterian workers in China are reading the Bible and reflecting on their time thus far
in a different country (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- A woman in Thailand is teaching Presbyterian missionaries how to cook their traditional
dishes (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- A Guatemalan child is playing with a Presbyterian missionary’s hair while they discuss
the Bible and their religious journey thus far (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- A member of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church is reading her “get well” cards from her
church family after arriving home from the hospital last night.
6:00AM- The JULIETs (Just Us Ladies I Eat Too) of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.opchurch.org) are beginning their breakfast and devotion time.
7:00AM- Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is supporting
Dove, Inc. (http://www.doveinc.com/) to address unmet human needs and social injustices.
8:00AM- Churches in the Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org) are staying
connected with their members through newsletters sent out via post and email.
9:00AM- An older man living next to Woodhull, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net) is receiving financial assistance to pay monthly bills
that exceed his monthly income.
10:00AM- A young couple traveling through Illinois ran out of funds and are using vouchers from
First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) in Milan, IL
at a local Hy-Vee to buy groceries.
11:00AM- A college student is eating the chocolate she received in a care package from her church;
First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City, IL.
12:00PM- Bob, a homeless man in Decatur, IL, is receiving a hot free lunch from the Good
Samaritan Inn, which is supported by First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
1:00PM- Patricia, a low-income pregnant woman in Princeville, IL, is receiving care from the
Women’s Pregnancy Center who receives funding from First Presbyterian Church.
2:00PM- Al is receiving a prize, supplied by Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth,
IL (http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/), after winning Bingo at his nursing home.
3:00PM- Committee members of Relay for Life
(http://www.cancer.org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp) are opening donation
envelopes from members of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
4:00PM- A Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) family is enjoying their new home
built with donations from Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
5:00PM- The planning committee for Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL
(http://www.eypc.org/), regarding this summers vacation Bible school, is beginning this
evening with a word of prayer.
6:00PM- Women of different women’s groups from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) are meeting and discussing different Bible stories.
7:00PM- The monthly elders meeting of Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church is beginning
with a word of prayer.
8:00PM- Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/) is holding a prayer vigil
for sick and homebound members of the church.
9:00PM- The session meeting at Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is ending this evening with a word of prayer.
10:00PM- Financial assistance for Sunset Gap is being sent by Woodhull, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/history.html).
11:00PM- Austin is putting away the pictures from his baptism at Decatur, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) before bed.
12:00AM- Inmates are benefiting from the books donated by St. Luke Union Church
(http://www.stlukeunion.org/) members in Bloomington, IL this evening.
OCTOBER 2, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- The people of Malawi are grateful for Marion Medical Mission’s
(http://marionmedical.org/) clean wells, with donations from Jacksonville, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
2:00AM- Money from First Presbyterian Church in Princeville, IL is going towards missions
that impact the world.
3:00AM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) in India are working with students and are learning
about the Christian religion of the country, which is unfamiliar to them
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- The Presbyterian contact person in Hungary is working with missionaries as they are
becoming acclimated to their new country and culture
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Slovakia are learning a new language while teaching at an
elementary school (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- A dental assistant, who is also a member of a Presbyterian Church
(http://www.pcusa.org), is arriving at work in order to help the dentist with his patients.
7:00AM- Money from Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is helping support various Presbyterian
seminaries.
8:00AM- Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church is sponsoring the BOOKENDS Program
at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (http://www.lpts.edu/).
9:00AM- Baby Fold (http://www.thebabyfold.org/) is able to serve their clients with donations from
Woodhull, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
10:00AM- St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org) in Bloomington, IL is
participating in BroMenn Hospice. (http://www.bromenn.org/body.cmf?id=13)
11:00AM- The Christian education director of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL
(http://www.eypc.org/) is preparing for this week’s LOGOS midweek program for the youth of
the church and community.
12:00PM- During a lunch break, employees in Springfield, IL are walking through the
meditation garden at First Presbyterian Church (http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
1:00PM- During an assembly at the public school, members of Appanoose Faith Presbyterian
Church of Niota, IL are attending to show their involvement in the educational system.
2:00PM- Billy, a child in the court system, is being advocated for by CASA (Court Appointed Child
Advocate) (http://www.illinoiscasa.org/) who receives funding from Decatur, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
3:00PM- The pastor of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) is visiting a long time member at their home.
4:00PM- A mother, who needs financial assistance to buy her infant daughter medication, goes to
the Kumler Methodist Church (http://www.knms.org/prescriptions.html) who receives
funding from Knox Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
5:00PM- The local Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) is receiving money from
Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/).
6:00PM- Members of Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/) are reading
The DaVinci Code as part of their study program.
7:00PM-The Caring Hearts/Hope Mental Health support meeting is occurring at Danville, IL
First Presbyterian Church.
8:00PM- A meeting discussing the vacation Bible school curriculum is ending at Farmingdale
Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) with a
word of prayer.
9:00PM- Tim is telling his neighbor this evening about the exciting activities his church, Flora, IL
Presbyterian Church, hosts.
10:00PM- Members from the vacation Bible school planning committee of Decatur, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are ending their meeting.
11:00PM- Financial support from Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is going towards mission work
in Africa.
12:00AM- Presbyterians in Mexico are receiving translated Bibles funded by Princeville, IL First
Presbyterian Church.
OCTOBER 3, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Slovakian outcasts are being ministered to and served by Presbyterian missionaries
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) everywhere around the world are downloading their
pictures onto their blog sites for their church homes to view
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- The Roma people of Hungary are forming lifelong friendships with Presbyterian
missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- While riding his bike on a newspaper route, Reggie is reading the sign on the building of
First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
5:00AM- Hope, a member of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in
Bloomington, IL, is reading passages for the Alpha Program (http://alpha.org/) before
heading to church.
6:00AM- A family, who receives groceries from Aledo, IL Food Pantry and Woodhull, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/), is eating breakfast.
7:00AM- The doors of Shepherd’s Closet (http://www.geocities.com/shepherds_closet/), a thrift
store in Gibson City, IL, are opening for customers with prayers and donations from First
Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- An older lady of Danville, IL First Presbyterian Church is able to receive needed
medications thanks to her church’s donations to the Prescription Assistance Ministry.
9:00AM- Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) is attending the
Cuba Mission Celebration to grow in faith and community.
10:00AM- A mother and father are housing their family in a safe and secure place at The Shack
Neighborhood House(http://www.the-shack.org/) funded by the Jacksonville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
11:00AM- The Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org) is expanding in diversity of
ethnicities from Korean Americans to Hispanic brothers and sisters in Christ.
12:00PM- Community members in Woodhull, IL are traveling to Galesburg, IL to shop for the week
in a van sponsored by United Presbyterian Church (http://unitedchurchwoodhull.net).
1:00PM- A man, who was sexually assaulted, is being counseled at Growing Strong Sexual
Assault Center (http://www.growingstrongcenter.org/), which receives funding from
Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
2:00PM- Liza is studying at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA (http://www.coe.edu/) after receiving
a scholarship from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
3:00PM- Gifts from Faith United Presbyterian Church (http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) in
Monmouth, IL are being taken to a local nursing home for BINGO prizes.
4:00PM- “Kitchen Ladies” are preparing a meal for the Youth Group of Middle Creek
Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
5:00PM- A family in Gibson City, IL are preparing their supper which they received from the local
food pantry that receives donations from First Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- A child is learning the importance of exercise and personal wellness during movement
classes at a dance studio (www.dancecreationsdancestudio.com) sponsored by Knox
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
7:00PM- The Christophers are newcomers to Yates City, IL and are receiving a welcoming basket
and note from Faith United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.confessingchurches.homestead.com/illinois.html).
8:00PM- Opal is ringing her major C bell during choir practice at Central Presbyterian Church
in Petersburg, IL.
9:00PM- Lucile, a member of Central Presbyterian Church in New Lenox, IL
(www.centralpresby.freeservers.com), is leaving the hospital after volunteering.
10:00PM- Brett, a youth at Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/), is telling his mom about the mission trip his church is
going on this year through Adventures in Mission (AIM) (http://www.adventures.org/).
11:00PM- Individuals served by the Pittsburgh Projects (http://www.pittsburghproject.org/) are
thankful for donations from First Federated Church in Peoria, IL
(http://www.ffcpeoria.com/).
12:00AM- Hungarian outcasts are being served by Presbyterian missionaries
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 4, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- Mission agencies around the world are receiving support from Princeville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
2:00AM- Donations for clean well water in Malawi are being provided by Danville, IL First
Presbyterian Church.
3:00AM- The Presbyterian contact person in the Philippines is sending an email to the national
office (http://www.pcusa.org) in order to update the office on the missionaries in the country.
4:00AM- Social service agencies, financed through United Way (http://national.unitedway.org/), are
also receiving money from Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church.
5:00AM- A postal worker is sorting the mail in Decatur, IL, which contains a donation from First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) going to the Mom and Me camp
program at Decatur Correctional Center (http://www.week.com/news/local/9016882.html).
6:00AM- Residents at Mardel Manor, a local nursing home, are receiving scriptures and care
packages from Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
7:00AM- Preparations for this week’s Sunday school are in the works at Yorkfield Presbyterian
Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/).
8:00AM- Donations from members of Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL are
being sent to assist in the financial aspect of this summer’s mission trip.
9:00AM- The secretary at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL is
gathering all of the donated pop tabs at the church for local schools.
10:00AM- Sally and her daughter are entering the Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in
Winnebago, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) to attend the mother and toddler
play group.
11:00AM- A sick member of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is receiving a visit from a
member.
12:00PM- A family, in need of financial assistance to pay their bills, is receiving funds from MAX
(Macon County Assistance Exchange) (http://www.doveinc.org/max_dax.htm) partially
supported by Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
1:00PM- An older man is driving the Blood Mobile around New Windsor, IL sponsored by First
Presbyterian Church that offers medical care to people in need.
2:00PM- Stronghold Camp and Conference Center (http://www.strongholdcenter.org/) is
opening a donation from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
3:00PM- Woodhull, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/) members
are delivering Upper Room Devotion Guides (http://www.upperroom.org/Devotional/).
4:00PM- Paul, a community member in Yates City, IL, sees a sign on his way home from work
exclaiming that, “Everyone is welcome!” referring to Faith United Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- The Sunday school rotation schedule is being hung at the doorway to the Sunday school
room at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
6:00PM- Maury, a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL
(http://www.central-pres.org/) is sitting with a grieving family of a church member.
7:00PM- The session of Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church is meeting to approve the
financial support of a church child at the Stronghold Camp and Conference Center
(http://www.strongholdcenter.org/) this coming summer.
8:00PM- Members of Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church are building and sustaining lasting
relationships ecumenically through the Gospel.
9:00PM- Wayne, a member of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in
Bloomington, IL is reading a Bible verse for this week’s Bible study at church.
10:00PM- Even though it is many months away, Maria is ensuring her daughter will be able to join
her at the mother daughter tea at Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant
Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
11:00PM- While driving home from a business meeting out of town Delilah sees a sign outside of the
Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) advertising
special events at the church this week.
12:00AM- Presbyterians serving in Slovakia are conversing and eating with the outcasts of their
society (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 5, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Donations by Presbyterians, received for World Communion Sunday, are helping
people worldwide (http://www.ncccusa.org/unity/worldcommunionsunday.html).
2:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Kenya and the Philippines are hand washing their clothes
with community members in the local river as part of the mission experience
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- The newspaper bundler in Eureka, IL is reading an advertisement for Eureka
Presbyterian Church as he sorts papers for this morning’s deliverers.
4:00AM- Lewis is listening to the Bloomington, IL NPR Station (http://www.npr.org/) as his
alarm goes off on his radio and hears an advertisement for the Bring Hope World Wide
campaign of the Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org/).
5:00AM- Maryanne is waking up this morning and grabbing her Bible on the way to her Bible Study
at Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
6:00AM- Financial support to missions in Texas are coming from Arcola, IL Presbyterian
Church.
7:00AM- Members of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL
are beginning to bring items to the church to sell during their group sale.
8:00AM- Frequent calls are being made to absent members and baptized members of Woodhull, IL
United Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/), as a way to check on parishioners.
9:00AM- Money from Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL is going towards
Appalachia Ministries (http://www.appalachianministries.com/).
10:00AM- Brad, a college student, is enjoying his care package from his church in Winnebago, IL
(Middle Creek Presbyterian Church) (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
11:00AM- Monetary gifts from Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) members are going towards different scholarships to aid
college students with purchasing their class books.
12:00PM- Betty, an older woman at Decatur-Macon County Senior Center
(http://www.eciaaa.org/dmcsc.htm), is eating lunch with a member of Decatur, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
1:00PM- Mission workers in California, Arizona, Iowa, Connecticut, and Florida are all
speaking of their experiences during the Mission Challenge 2007
(http://www.pcusa.org/missionchallenge07/).
2:00PM- A list of longtime members at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) is being compiled for the Sunday school students to
interview as a part of “Building the History” of the church family.
3:00PM- Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/) is donating money to
the Friendship House (http://www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org/).
4:00PM- A woman is donating blood at a blood drive sponsored by Central Illinois Blood Bank
(http://www.cicbc.org/) and Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org).
5:00PM- A family is eating at the Davenport, IA site for churches United of the Quad Cities
(http://www.churchesunited.net/) including Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock
Island, IL (http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
6:00PM- A couple is dancing during the community dance for all ages at Danville, IL First
Presbyterian Church.
7:00PM- Louise, a shut-in member of First Presbyterian Church (Gibson City, IL) is being
visited by deacons in order to keep her connected to the church family.
8:00PM- Children of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL
are practicing for their upcoming choir performance at church this coming Sunday.
9:00PM- The minister at Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is preparing for the worship service at
the local nursing home this coming week.
10:00PM- Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church is closing their doors for the day after a long
day of open door prayer for members and community members.
11:00PM- A young person within the Presbyterian Church is scanning the PC(USA) website
(http://www.pcusa.org) reading about the volunteer opportunities available.
12:00AM- The Presbyterian contact person in Kenya is sending an email to the National office
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm) in order to inform the office of the
volunteer’s status in the country.
OCTOBER 6, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterians all over the world and nation are working with individuals that society
casts out (http://www.pcusa.org).
2:00AM- Mission projects around the world are partnered with school classes at First United
Church of Oak Park, IL (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/).
3:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are counseling and working with women who have been
victims of domestic violence in the Philippines
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Presbyterians are working everywhere in the world helping those suffering, those going
through disasters, and those who just need a friend (http://www.pcusa.org).
5:00AM- Heather is on her way to work and hears the advertisement for the Synod of Lincoln
Trails Bring Hope World Wide Every Hour of Every Day (http://www.lincolntrails.org/)
campaign on the Champaign WILL (http://www.will.uiuc.edu/) radio station.
6:00AM- Preparations for the ecumenical Bible studies in Arcola, IL are beginning this morning
with a word of prayer by the Presbyterian minister.
7:00AM- Josie is reading the newsletter from her church via email, (Woodhull, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/)), before heading to workout.
8:00AM- Children are walking into St. Elizabeth’s Social Center in Rockford, IL with crafts
to play with donated by Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
9:00AM- Chuck is listening to the radio in Gibson City, IL and hears the logo for First
Presbyterian Church- “To glorify and enjoy God forever through CHRIST.”
10:00AM- Members of Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL are assisting in the
bloodmobile around the community.
11:00AM- Baby Talk (http://www.babytalk.org/) is receiving financial assistance from Decatur, IL
First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
12:00PM- Grant is already asking his father to join his son and him at the June father son night at
his church; Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
1:00PM- Suzie, a deacon of First Presbyterian Church in Geneseo, IL, is calling shut-ins and
older members to see who would like a ride to worship tomorrow morning.
2:00PM- The Present Word curriculum is being used at First Presbyterian Church’s lectionary
Bible study in Springfield, IL (http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
3:00PM- Planned Parenthood in Decatur, IL (http://www.plannedparenthood.org/) is receiving
financial assistance from First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
4:00PM- Center for Prevention/Abuse (http://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/) is receiving
money from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
5:00PM- The Classical Guitar Society of Springfield, IL is meeting in First Presbyterian
Church (http://lincolnschurch.org).
6:00PM- Yorkfield Presbyterian Church’s in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) planning
committee concerning the 2008 Healthy Congregations Workshop is beginning with a
word of prayer and devotion.
7:00PM- Nurses are collecting blood for area hospitals through the Red Cross (http://redcorss.org/)
sponsored by New Windsor, IL First Presbyterian Church.
8:00PM- Families are gathering at St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in
Bloomington, IL for the monthly family fun game night.
9:00PM- A stained-glass work crew is heading home after a long day of cleaning the windows at
First Presbyterian Church and learning the Bible stories behind each window from the
pastor.
10:00PM- Survivors of the Virginia Tech (http://www.vt.edu/) shootings are being counseled and
comforted by letters from Presbyterians who were there in their time of need and disaster.
11:00PM- The Presbyterian contact person for the Mexico missionaries is sending an email to the
national office in order to update the office on the happenings of the volunteer workers
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM-The PC(USA) Mission Initiative: Joining Hearts and Hands is aiding missionaries
around the world as well as giving a helping hand to Presbyterians at home
(http://www.pcusa.org/joiningheartsandhands.org).
OCTOBER 7, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Financial assistance from Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL is going
towards Children’s Homes (http://www.pchas.org/) around the world.
2:00AM- Our Christian brothers and sisters in the Philippines are struggling under an oppressive
government with Presbyterian missionaries joining the people in their fight right beside
them everyday through their struggle (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are advocating and fighting for society outcasts worldwide to
help their voices be heard (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Frank is leaving a message at First Presbyterian Church of Gibson City, IL to inform
the church of a prayer concern- his mother was admitted to the hospital last night.
5:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org) are preparing
to wake in a little while to shower and attend church and Sunday school.
6:00AM- Youth at Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church are preparing their monthly pancake
breakfast for members.
7:00AM- Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church parishioners are waking up preparing to attend
their worship service and Sunday school.
8:00AM- Today is the Presbyterian Church, USA Peacemaking offering Sunday where the
offering is used for peacemaking and education throughout the church
(http://www.pcusa.org/peacemakingoffering/).
9:00AM- A 3rd grade boy is learning about Noah’s Ark in the rotation Sunday school program at
New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church.
10:00AM- Fred and his wife Bethel are parking in the lot to go to worship at First Presbyterian
Church, Princeville, IL.
11:00AM- Interim pastors are preaching all around the Synod of Lincoln Trails
(http://www.lincolntrails.org).
12:00PM- A homebound elderly member of Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org) is celebrating the sacrament of communion with elders.
1:00PM- A church member is eating at a soup luncheon at New Windsor, IL First Presbyterian
Church where they donate money to Time for Tots, a non-profit preschool.
2:00PM- An elderly man in a nursing home and a young boy in the hospital are both being visited
by deacons of Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
3:00PM- Area community shelters receive donations from Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
4:00PM- The Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) is receiving financial assistance from
Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
5:00PM- Spiritual development workshops are being offered by Springfield, IL First
Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org).
6:00PM- The monthly worship service at the county Illinois Veteran’s Home is being performed by
the Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
7:00PM- Woodhull, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/) members
are starting a prayer chain for a fellow member who recently went to the hospital.
8:00PM- Debbie, a survivor of breast cancer, is receiving donations for Relay for Life
(http://www.cancer.org/), as she will be walking with other members of her church;
Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
9:00PM- A janitor in Elmhurst, IL at Yorkfield Food Pantry is cleaning up after this evenings
supper served by members of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church (http://www.eypc.org/).
10:00PM- Andrea, the granddaughter of a member at Flora, IL Presbyterian Church, is finishing
the coloring page she received at her grandmothers church this morning during worship.
11:00PM- Clients at the Decatur Community Health Improvement Center are being served by
employees thanks to donations from First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
12:00AM- The Time for God Lutheran (http://www.elca.org/globalserve/youngadults/uk.asp)
contact in the United Kingdom is updating their partner church, PC(USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org), on the Young Adult Volunteers in their country.
OCTOBER 8, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- Prayer houses in Malawi are being provided by Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church’s
financial support.
2:00AM- Members of the Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL
(http://www.eypc.org/) are staffing the PADS Homeless Shelter of DuPage County
(http://www.dupagepads.org/) this evening.
3:00AM- Residents at the Titus Home are sleeping in a safe shelter tonight thanks to donations
from First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL.
4:00AM- Waking up to study for a test today, Elijah is eating a breakfast bar from the care package
he received from his church; Danville, IL Presbyterian Church.
5:00AM- Residents in Presbyterian Retirement Centers are waking up to begin their day.
6:00AM- Breakfast received from the Community Food Pantry and Appanoose Faith
Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL is being eaten at the Reid’s breakfast table this
morning.
7:00AM- The Crittenton Center (http://www.crittentoncenter.org/) is able to serve their clients
with donations from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
8:00AM- Students are walking into Decatur, IL Public Schools to continue their learning, which
is strongly supported by First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
9:00AM- A single mother is finishing her education at Lincoln Land Community College
through the Displaced Homemakers Program
(http://ecap.crc.uiuc.edu.cgilbin.ilp.viewrecource.cgi?id=81&type=organization).
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield, IL.
10:00AM- A student in Cobden, IL is going to school with supplies thanks to First Presbyterian
Church.
11:00AM- Jamie is inviting a friend to come with her to worship this coming Sunday at Woodhull,
IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
12:00PM- Elizabeth, a 6 month old, is playing with a stuffed animal at Mother House Crisis
Nursery in Rockford, IL that was donated by Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
1:00PM- Allan and his friends are being tutored at their school, Lowrie Elementary in Elgin, IL
(http://www.u-46.org/) by members of First Presbyterian Church (http://www.fpce.org)
and Zion Lutheran Church (http://www.zionelginil.org/).
2:00PM- One of the three Presbyterian women circles of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are
meeting and opening their time with a word of prayer.
3:00PM- Planning for this summer’s vacation Bible school is in the works at First Presbyterian
Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
4:00PM- This evening Lucy, who recently arrived home from the hospital, does not have to worry
about supper because members of her church, Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in
Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/), brought by a casserole.
5:00PM- Tony, a child who wants to attend Camp Carew (http://www.psei.net/CampCarew/), is
receiving a full scholarship from Flora, IL Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church is offering mission events to its members
(http://lincolnschurch.org).
7:00PM- Tim, a pianist at Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/), is playing during choir practice this evening.
8:00PM- Members of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
are currently serving on the board for the Decatur Day Care Center.
9:00PM- Garrett is looking through his scrapbook at his baptism page, which occurred at St. Luke
Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
10:00PM- The radio DJ of WUIS and WIPA(http://www.wuis.org/) out of Springfield, IL is airing
the advertisement for the Synod of Lincoln Trails Bring Hope Every Hour of Every
Day (http://www.lincolntrails.org) campaign.
11:00PM- The Presbyterian contact person in India is emailing the national office in order to
update the office on mission workers in his country
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Sue Baller-Shepard (Member of Great Rivers Presbytery)
(http://www.greatriverspby.org/) is leading a group of religious leaders to Mayange,
Rwanda through two organizations (http://www.cpwr.org, http://milleniumpromise.org).
OCTOBER 9, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- Southeastern Illinois Presbytery (http://www.psei.net/) aids the Marion Medical
Mission (http://marionmedical.org/) in building shallow wells to prevent water-borne
illnesses in 3rd world countries.
2:00AM- Raymond, IL Presbyterian/Methodist Church is financially supporting the United
Methodist Liberia Initiative.
3:00AM- The Presbyterian contact person in Guatemala is emailing the national office to update
them on the happenings of the missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Offering from Grand Tower, IL Presbyterian Church is going towards peacemaking
efforts throughout the world through the Presbyterian Church (USA) national office
(http://www.pcusa.org).
5:00AM- The minister of First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL is being called to the hospital
during his on-call time as a hospital chaplain.
6:00AM- Donations from St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington,
IL are helping the Baby Fold Project (http://www.thebabyfold.org/).
7:00AM- Children at the Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) are receiving services with
donations from First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
8:00AM- Mercer County Crisis Center (http://mcfcc.com) is combating family violence with the
financial assistance of New Windsor, IL First Presbyterian Church.
9:00AM- Funds from Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
are supporting the Central Illinois Organizing Project (http://www.ciop.org/) to help fight
for justice in local communities.
10:00AM- Kelly, who is struggling with her math homework, is receiving one on one tutoring from a
member of Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) is delivering donated supplies to MELD
(http://www.rockfordmeld.org).
12:00PM- Timothy’s parents are meeting with him and his caseworker at a facility provided by
Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL.
1:00PM- Women of First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) are connecting with needy women in their community
through the Priscilla Lost and Found Project.
2:00PM- The Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) is receiving
money in order to support ongoing Katrina Relief during this summer’s mission trip.
3:00PM- Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is
sending Sunday school worship supplies to a nursing home in Pekin, IL, the Hallmark
House (http://www.hallmarknursingcenter.com/).
4:00PM- Tommy and Annalisa are opening an anniversary card from their church, Woodhull, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.unitedchurchwoodhull.net/).
5:00PM- A homeless man is sitting next to a member of First Presbyterian Church in
Springfield, IL, at a community dinner to share and socialize around the same table
(http://lincolnschurch.org).
6:00PM- The Common Place (http://www.commonplacepeoria.org/), a non-profit organization, is
receiving funding from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
7:00PM- Impoverished families are receiving food from Northeast Community Fund, which is
supported by Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
8:00PM- After the funeral of a loved one, a family is receiving a meal provided by Farmingdale
Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
9:00PM- The meeting for the Project Success (http://www.projectsuccess.org/) School Liaison’s is
ending at their host locations; First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
10:00PM- A member of Great Rivers Presbytery (http://www.greatriverspby.org/), who missed the
last meeting, is viewing the docket online before heading to bed for the night.
11:00PM- The Anderson family is putting away food they received from the Panhandle Food
Pantry which was started by Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00AM- The members of Paris, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.parispresbyterian.org/) are following in Jesus’ footsteps by “help(ing) the lame to
walk” by buying, supplying, and delivering wheelchairs to handicapped Peruvians.
OCTOBER 10, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org) are praying
for the Lost Boys of the Sudan.
2:00AM- Community members throughout South America are able to buy necessities because of
free-trade sales at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
3:00AM- Donations from Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/)
are helping the Presbyterian Disaster Relief (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/).
4:00AM- Presbyterian mission workers around the world are sitting down with indigenous people
reading favorite Bible verses including John 3:16-17
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- The members of Mt. Vernon, IL Presbyterian Church are concentrating, through the
work in everyday living, on teaching “the adults of tomorrow the value of serving others.”
6:00AM- Teachers arriving at school in Greenville, IL are still benefiting from the Joy Offerings
of First Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) last Christmas.
7:00AM- The Heart House is receiving funding from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wpcusa.org/).
8:00AM- Michael is walking into Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church in order to speak to the
minister about the difficult time he is currently having in his life and family.
9:00AM- Preparations are beginning at St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in
Bloomington, IL regarding the support of District 87 Early Childhood development
program (http://www.district87.org/raymond) at Christmas time.
10:00AM- Members of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are visiting a fellow member who was
just admitted to the hospital.
11:00AM- Members of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) are gathering to begin planning the “Twelve Days of
Christmas” advent activity.
12:00PM- Marion Medical Mission (http://marionmedical.org/) is receiving financial support from
Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
1:00PM- A homeless woman in Decatur, IL is receiving services from Elmwood Apartments and
Homeward Bound (http://www.doveinc.org/homeward_bound.htm) both supported by First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
2:00PM- Working ladies of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church are heading back to work after eating
a salad luncheon prepared by the women’s group at their church.
3:00PM- The minister of Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is taking communion around to shut-in members.
4:00PM- A student is able to see their homework thanks to the donation of eye glasses from the
Dorcas Circle of First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
5:00PM- A man experiencing domestic violence is able to receive shelter, advocacy, and legal
assistance from Sojourn Shelter (http://www.sojournshelter.org), which receives funding
from Knox Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
6:00PM- A variety of community groups are using Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church’s
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) building as a meeting place.
7:00PM- A Hispanic teen mother, who is a participant in Teenage Mother’s Program (TAMI)
(http://www.ysb4kids.org), is meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org).
8:00PM- The planning committee for Vacation Bible School at Rio, IL Presbyterian Church is
ending with a word of prayer.
9:00PM- People in Indiana and Illinois are listening to advertisements on various NPR stations
(http://www.npr.org/) regarding the new Synod of Lincoln Trails campaign;
Presbyterians Bring Hope Every Hour of Every Day (http://www.lincolntrails.org).
10:00PM- Mt. Vernon, IL Presbyterian Church is ending a meeting this evening with a word of
prayer for those in their own community who are suffering and disadvantaged.
11:00PM- Freddie, a senior high student at First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL
(http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) , is leaving a message for his friend on MySpace
(http://www.myspace.com/) asking if he would like to join the mission trip this summer.
12:00AM- To give the individuals they are working with a voice, Presbyterian mission workers are
reading Psalms 13:1-3 worldwide (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 11, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- A child in Vietnam is brushing her teeth with the hygiene kit provided by donations from
Presbyterian Churches (http://www.pcusa.org) to Church World Service
(http://www.churchworldservice.org).
2:00AM- A Presbyterian missionary in India is socializing with community members while he
learns how to cook traditional dishes (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Hospitals around the world are receiving medical donations from the Presbyterian
Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Justin wakes up to a flashback of the Minneapolis Bridge Disaster causing him to read
cards he received from first responders, including members of the Presbyterian Church
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org).
5:00AM- Members of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) are
helping with Border Ministries in Tijuana
(http://www.binationalministry.org/puebloshermanos.htm).
6:00AM- Money from First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) is supporting the Covenant Network of
Presbyterians (http://www.covenantnetwork.org/home.htm).
7:00AM- Elgin, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fpce.org) members are sending donations to
local food pantries.
8:00AM- At breakfast tables across the nation Presbyterians (http://www.pcusa.org) are praying.
9:00AM- Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church is building ecumenical relationships with other
community churches.
10:00AM- A man in Woodstock, IL is walking into his new house provided by Habitat for
Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) and First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org).
11:00AM- The Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/) is having a blood drive at Washington, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
12:00PM- Chris, a community member around Flora, IL Presbyterian Church, is being visited by
a church member after his recent surgery recovery.
1:00PM- Members of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
are planning for the Taize service this week.
2:00PM- Milton is calling the minister at Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church to discuss the
baptism of his 7 month old son, Walton.
3:00PM- Tonight is the monthly meeting for the youth of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in
Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) for a Bible study, food, and fun.
4:00PM- The minister of Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) and his wife are finishing up plans for their mission
trip to Buffalo, New York this summer in order to refurbish camp grounds.
5:00PM- Louise is advocating for Bella, who needs to receive resources provided by Health
Ministry and Parish Nurse Programs (http://www.hmassoc.org/) of Cobden, IL First
Presbyterian Church, to regain her health.
6:00PM- Members of Springfield, IL’s First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/) are serving on the Springfield Mayor’s Task Force on
Homelessness (http://www.springfieldhomeless.org/volunteer.htm).
7:00PM- The monthly Lamplighters meeting is beginning at St. Luke Union Church
(http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
8:00PM- Bertha, a member of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church, is buying food and drinks for
fellowship time at church this week.
9:00PM- The janitor of Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is closing up the church after the choir youth
practice this evening.
10:00PM- Presbyterians are involved in racial-ethnic projects around the nation and the world
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
11:00PM- The Lathrop, CA Presbyterian Church is building a new church development in order
to introduce Jesus back into people’s lives in the community (http://www.pcusa.org).
12:00AM- Donations from the Presbyterian Church (USA) are being delivered to orphanages
around the world full of toys and other necessities for the children (http://www.pcusa.org).
OCTOBER 12, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- A family in Haiti is raising an animal they received from Washington, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/) and the Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
2:00AM- In India a Presbyterian minister is performing a wedding reading the Bible verse
I Corinthians 13.
3:00AM- A Presbyterian minister in Kenya is performing a funeral in order to celebrate the life of
a lost church member.
4:00AM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) around the world are realizing “just being” is more
important than what they are “doing” in their given countries and sites
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Suzy is waking up this morning preparing for the meeting at Gibson City, IL First
Presbyterian Church to plan this summer’s vacation Bible school.
6:00AM- Rio, IL Presbyterian Church’s youth, Thomas, is jumping around his house this
morning excited to attend Sunday school this coming Sunday at his church.
7:00AM- Women who have been victims of domestic violence are waking up in the Turning Point
Shelter (http://www.mchenrycountyturningpoint.org) which receives donations from First
Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org).
8:00AM- An ill member of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is receiving and reading care cards from fellow members.
9:00AM- A father is dropping off his child at Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) which houses “Just Kids”, a daycare for
low-income families (http://www.justkidsinc.org/).
10:00AM- Donated office space for Central Illinois Organizing Project (http://www.ciop.org/) is
being provided by First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.first-pres-church.org/).
11:00AM- Preparations are currently happening for the recognition for 50 and 60 year members of
Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00PM- Bob, a member of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church, is inviting a friend to
reflection/prayer service at his church this week (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
1:00PM- The lunch bunch of Bloomington, IL St. Luke Union Church
(http://www.stlukeunion.org/) is gathering for the weekly lunch and socialization gathering.
2:00PM- Frank, a member of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church, is inviting a co-worker to join him
this coming Sunday for breakfast and worship at his church.
3:00PM- Tatianna, a child in the Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church, is reading different children’s
books in the library at her church while she is waiting for her mother.
4:00PM- A woman is receiving blood through a blood transfusion that was received from a Red
Cross Blood Drive (http://www.redcross.org/) at Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian
Church.
5:00PM- The men and women of Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) are serving a meal to members and community
members on a donation basis to share in the word of the Lord and socialize.
6:00PM- The youth of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) are meeting this evening to finalize their skit for Sunday.
7:00PM- A meeting at First United Church of Oak Park, IL
(http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/) is opening with a reflective devotion.
8:00PM- The ministers, along with members of First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL, are
active participants in the Union County Alliance of Churches.
9:00PM- Bushnell, IL Christian Church and Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html) are cooperating in the
Awana Program (http://www.awana.org/).
10:00PM- Presbyterian ministers are going to bed this evening to be ready for a full day of
wedding adventures tomorrow for a long time member of their church.
11:00PM- Presbyterian missionaries are realizing “doing” is not as important as their
experience in the daily life with people of the community where they are living
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Members of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL
(http://www.eypc.org/) are assisting workers as part of the Border Ministries in
Mexico and California (http://www.binationalministry.org/puebloshermanos.htm).
OCTOBER 13, 2007- SATRUDAY
1:00AM- Donations from First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, IL are going towards
different missions around the world that the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm) sponsors.
2:00AM- Rockie is using an ATM in Romeoville, IL provided by the Community Credit Union
(http://www.romeovillecu.org/) which was started in 1969 by members of the United
Presbyterian Church (http://www.upcromeoville.org/).
3:00AM- Jamileth, a child in Ecuador, is able to go to school and have food to eat because of
donations from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
4:00AM- Fellowship events are happening around the world involving Presbyterians who are
working with natives in different countries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Meridian New Church Development in Boise, ID is working to make a home for all
individuals in the community from the rich to the poor (http://www.pcusa.org).
6:00AM- Presbyterians around the world are waking up with the challenge to accept all people,
even though society may not accept them (http://www.pcusa.org).
7:00AM- Walking into work, Bethany is asking a co-worker and member of Greenville
Presbyterian Church, IL (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) why she is a
Presbyterian, with a response explaining her love for Christ.
8:00AM- Rosie is preparing for the kerygma Bible study class at her church, First Presbyterian
Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
9:00AM- Volunteers from Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are at First United Methodist Church
(http://www.firstum.org/) to help service a Saturday meal to homeless community members.
10:00AM- The youth summer recreation programs in Arcola, IL are receiving financial support
from First Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- An individual in a wheelchair is accessing the Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in
Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/) through the handicapped accessible entry.
12:00PM- Members of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting to discuss the ice cream social
the church will be throwing for the youth of the church.
1:00PM- First United Church of Oak Park, IL (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/) is
sponsoring a walk-in ministry, which assists people with a variety of needs.
2:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL is setting aside summer camp scholarship
money for one of their youth to attend Camp Carew
(http://www.psei.net/CampCarew/index.cfm).
3:00PM- Becky is taking her first test at Chicago Theological Seminary
(http://www.ctschicago.edu/), which is financially supported by Oak Park, IL First United
Church (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com).
4:00PM- A married couple who is experiencing trouble in their marriage is being counseled through
Geneseo, IL Marriage and Family Counseling Service housed at First Presbyterian
Church.
5:00PM- A pianist is playing during the Saturday worship service at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
6:00PM- The Lewis family is reading the Bible as part of the home Bible class at St. Luke
Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
7:00PM- Peter, a middle school student at Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant
Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/), is reading over the scripture lesson for worship
tomorrow before heading to bed.
8:00PM- Presbyterians around the nation are urging men to become allies with women in the
fight against domestic violence (http://www.pcusa.org).
9:00PM- Members of Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL are ending their Christian
education meeting, concentrating on vacation Bible school, with a prayer.
10:00PM- Southfield Presbyterian Church multicultural leadership congregational
transformation in Southfield, MI is working to become truly a multicultural congregation
(http://www.pcusa.org).
11:00PM- The minister at Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church is reading over his
sermon and children’s message before going to bed.
12:00AM- A Kenyan counselor, at a VCT Center (Volunteer Counseling and Testing), sponsored by
PC (USA) http://www.pcusa.org/aids-international), is listening to a patient who has HIV.
OCTOBER 14, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- A mother in India is wrapping a blanket, made by New Windsor, IL Presbyterian
Women, around her infant.
2:00AM- Sudanese refugees are worshiping with Presbyterian mission workers praying for those
suffering in their own community (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- A little girl in the Ukraine is eating vegetables her family picked out of their garden
funded by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/ukraine/programministries.htm).
4:00AM- Elizabeth, a member of Wilmington, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/), is wide awake thinking about the vacation Bible school
ideas from tonight’s meeting.
5:00AM- Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org)
members are waking up with the sunrise in order to prepare for worship and Sunday school.
6:00AM- Members of Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church are waking to attend worship
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html).
7:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/)
are preparing for worship and Sunday school this Sunday morning.
8:00AM- A family is arriving at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/) to go to Sunday school and worship with fellow members.
9:00AM- A member of New Mission Church of God (http://newmissioncog.org/) and a member of
First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL are addressing the issues of racial injustice
over a hot breakfast (http://springfieldfaith.org/sites/newmissioncog/pastor.html).
10:00AM- A visitor is being welcomed at “The Stone Church with a Warm Heart” (First
Presbyterian Church) in Geneseo, IL.
11:00AM- An un-churched family is shaking hands with a member of Broadway Presbyterian
Church in Rock Island, IL (http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
12:00PM- The Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org) is partnering with the
Synod of Mid-America (http://www.synodma.org/) to offer Interim Executive Training
in St. Louis, MO.
1:00PM- Families are eating out after their worship service at Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
2:00PM- The Davis family is finishing their lunch after going to Sunday morning worship at
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL.
3:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org) are discussing this morning’s worship service.
4:00PM- The money from the loose change offering at First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL
(http://www.fpce.org) is being donated to the Community Crisis Center
(http://www.crisiscenter.org/) to provide women with transportation money.
5:00PM- Bill is preparing Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) for the organ dedication concert by Paul Jacobs of
Juilliard School in New York City, NY (http://www.juilliard.edu/).
6:00PM- A father is sitting at the computer, with his daughter, praying for members on the email
prayer list from New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church.
7:00PM- A worship team from First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL is sharing the word
of God with inmates at the Saline County Jail.
8:00PM- Members from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/) are
working in Gulfport, MS as part of the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Project
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/).
9:00PM- Janet, a member of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/), is calling Roger, a high school student, to tell him what a
good job he did today at church when playing the piano.
10:00PM- From this mornings bulletin, Bert is adding to his calendar the different meetings he will
attend this week at his church in Decatur, IL, First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
11:00PM- Daniel is looking over the adult Bible study information he received today at St. Luke
Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
12:00AM- The Cuba Presbytery is in partnership with Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in
Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/).
OCTOBER 15, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- A youth ministry worker in Japan is attending a seminary funded by the Presbyterian
Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/japan/programministries.htm) in order to
minister to his own people.
2:00AM- A doctor in Thailand is treating a woman with pneumonia at a Presbyterian founded
missionary hospital (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/mckean.htm).
3:00AM- A Presbyterian missionary in Kenya is conversing with natives about the number one
killer in Kenya and Tanzania; malaria (http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/).
4:00AM- The new organ in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) is glistening in the sunrise coming through the
stained glass windows.
5:00AM- A Presbyterian Church in North Carolina is a safe haven for wildlife ministering to all
life on earth by being certified as a wildlife friendly habitat (http://www.pcusa.org).
6:00AM- Women of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church are opening their morning Bible study with a
word of prayer for those around the world who are suffering.
7:00AM- The women’s circle of Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church is praying for sickly people
in their congregation and elsewhere (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
8:00AM- Anita is answering questions before giving blood at First Presbyterian Church in
Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) during their American Red Cross Blood
Drive (http://www.redcross.org/).
9:00AM- A man and his wife are signing up for NAACP (http://www.naacp.org/) with encouragement
from First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield, IL.
10:00AM- A member of Normal, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/)
is mentoring a young boy at Brigham School (http://www.unit5.org/brigham/).
11:00AM- As part of First Presbyterian Church’s ecology and creation ministry in Springfield,
IL (http://lincolnschurch.org) the hummingbird branding project is taking place.
12:00PM- Teddy, a first grade student in Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is telling his friend at lunch about the cool craft he did
yesterday at Sunday school.
1:00PM- Community members are able to receive medical care, when money is an issue, from Open
Door Clinic (http://www.opendoorclinic.org/) that receives donations from First
Presbyterian Church of Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
2:00PM- The mailman is delivering the mail to the Rutter’s house, which includes a birthday card
for their son from Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org).
3:00PM- A family is benefiting from the Bushnell, IL Food Pantry, which is financially supported
from First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html).
4:00PM- TJ is gaining a new role model, as he sits next to his adult mentor, a volunteer member of
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
5:00PM- A woman is walking into First United Church of Oak Park, IL
(http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com) to tutor a school aged child through their program.
6:00PM- A junior from Augustana College (http://www.augustana.edu/) is interning at Broadway
Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
7:00PM- Choir members of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in
Bloomington, IL are gathering to practice their music for this coming Sunday.
8:00PM- Post-prom preparations are in the works at Arcola, IL First Presbyterian Church.
9:00PM- The session meeting at Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is ending in a word of prayer for those around the
world in need.
10:00PM- Big Sky Community New Church Development in Big Sky, MT is working to
become a more effective, vibrant, and healthy congregation (http://www.pcusa.org).
11:00PM- The Executive Presbyter of Great Rivers Presbytery (http://www.greatriverspby.org/)
is arriving home late from a meeting.
12:00AM- A young girl is being treated at the Christian Mission Hospital in Rajshahi,
Bangladesh with funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/rajshahi.htm).
OCTOBER 16, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- A family is receiving an animal from the Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/), which
was donated by the Elgin, IL First Presbyterian Church youth (http://www.fpce.org).
2:00AM- The printing press, at the local newspaper, is printing an article that the First
Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, IL (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) submitted for
the community to read regarding their church.
3:00AM- PADS Homeless Shelter (http://www.dupagepads.org/) is serving their residents thanks
to donations from Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL.
4:00AM- Presbyterians around the world are celebrating World Food Day by donating food to
individuals around the world and communities (http://www.pcusa.org).
5:00AM- The teachers of JCs Tiny Tots are opening the doors of their host location, Center
Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL.
6:00AM- Presbyterians in Michigan are telling friends about the hard work they did during the
Earth Day clean-up around their city (http://www.pcusa.org).
7:00AM- First Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.first-pres-church.org/) health and healing
ministry team in Springfield, IL is handing out brochures advertising healthy living
habits.
8:00AM- Donations from Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) are supporting the Jarot’s Grace International School.
9:00AM- A little girl and a little boy are playing together at Playmates Preschool housed at
Normal, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/).
10:00AM- An infant is being fed by her mother at Westminster Presbyterian Church in
Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/) at their mom’s group.
11:00AM- First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is
sending their support to the Teddy Bear Clinic (http://www.saspcan.org.za/tclinic.htm)
through prayers and monetary donations.
12:00PM- Sarah is preparing for a preaching test at McCormick Seminary
(http://www.mccormick.edu/), which is financially supported by Oak Park, IL First United
Church (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com).
1:00PM- Planning for next summers Funks Grove Worship
(http://dnr.state.il.us/INPC/Directory/Sitefiles/Area5/FUNMC.htm) is beginning at St. Luke
Union Church in Bloomington, IL (http://www.stlukeunion.org/).
2:00PM- Blankets donated on blanket Sunday at Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are being
used.
3:00PM- A low-income family is stepping into their house after volunteers from Geneseo, IL First
Presbyterian Church worked with Rebuilding Together
(http://www.rebuildingtogether.org) to rehab their house.
4:00PM- Tommy, a young school boy, is eating a snack at the after school program at Broadway
Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
5:00PM- Choirs at First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org)
are gathering in order to prepare their music for Sunday.
6:00PM- The design team of Rivers of New Life and Rio, IL Presbyterian Church are beginning
their meeting with a short devotion.
7:00PM- Kel, the head of the vacation Bible school at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg,
IL, is opening the planning meeting with a word of prayer.
8:00PM- The Deacons fund at Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is aiding community members in need.
9:00PM- Members of Wilmington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/)
are active participants in the ecumenical community in their area.
10:00PM- Ellen, a member of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org), is arriving home ready to plan Sunday school
and youth group for the week.
11:00PM- Choices, a local women’s shelter, is receiving donations from Schapville Zion Church
in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
12:00AM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) are speaking to each other from all around the
world via internet to discuss their different experiences so far in their placements.
OCTOBER 17, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- The Presbyterian Church, USA is funding self development projects in Cameroon
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/cameroon/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- Money from Rio, IL Presbyterian Church is going towards missions around the world
helping one person at a time.
3:00AM- A Presbyterian official in the UN office is offering assistance to peacemaking efforts in
Iraq (http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/iraq/index.htm).
4:00AM- While delivering papers this morning, the newspaper boy sees a banner advertising
worship at First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL.
5:00AM- Damien is waking up this morning to read the Bible he received from First Presbyterian
Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) during their people of the
book giveaway program.
6:00AM- Presbyterian law students are learning the skills of defending immigrants to assist them
in gaining asylum.
7:00AM- Money from members of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is being sent to the Northeast Community Fund.
8:00AM- Kairos Family Counseling Center (http://www.kairosfamilycenter.org/) is using donated
space from First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
9:00AM- A man in a wheelchair is entering St. Luke Union Church in Bloomington, IL
(http://www.stlukeunion.org) by way of the handicap accessible entrance.
10:00AM- A member of Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) is linking
in conversation and prayer to a member of Slidell, LA Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Professor Smith is teaching a seminar at Blackburn College
(http://www.blackburn.edu/), which is being financially supported by Washington, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org).
12:00PM- The deacons of Central Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL are serving communion to
shut-in members.
1:00PM- The Ministerial Association for Ecumenical Worship meeting at Central
Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/) is ending in a word
of prayer.
2:00PM- Members of the Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are beginning to prepare and plan for
the community men’s breakfast.
3:00PM- “Youthworks” (http://www.youthworks.com/) is receiving a reservation form for the youth
of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL to attend one of their mission trips this
coming summer.
4:00PM- Money from Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) is aiding Women’s Crisis of Fulton in Mason
County.
5:00PM- The local nursing home in Greenville, IL is welcoming the members of First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) during worship.
6:00PM- Michigan college students are gathering for Campus Crusades
(http://www.michigancru.com/) with support from Wheatland Presbyterian Church in
Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org).
7:00PM- The Jones family is attending the contemporary worship service at Faith United
Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL (http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/).
8:00PM- A meeting at Normal, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/)
is opening with a devotion.
9:00PM- Committee meetings at St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in
Bloomington, IL are ending in a word of prayer.
10:00PM- Members of Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL are strong supporters of
Home Health Care.
11:00PM- Homeless teenagers in the United Kingdom are staying in phone booths and being
prayed for by Presbyterians in the United States (http://www.pcusa.org).
12:00AM- A woman, in the Dominican Republic, is making bricks as part of the Presbyterian
Church, USA’s self-development projects
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/dominicanrepublic/programministires.htm).
OCTOBER 18, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) is supporting a missionary family financially and
through prayers.
2:00AM- Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org) is
supporting the international peacemaking mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Homeless residents in Miami, FL are being served by Presbyterian missionaries at their
shelter this night with a warm place to sleep (http://www.pcusa.org).
4:00AM- Children being served by UK Presbyterian missionaries are drinking tea and socializing
during their tea time at their school outing to the Catholic youth center in London
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Libby is opening her mail from yesterday, which contains an invitation to an event this
week at First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
6:00AM- Members of Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html) are organizing the
kingdom party this morning, a rock worship on the 4th Sunday of every month.
7:00AM- Presbyterians in Southern California are taking the leftover fruit in fields to distribute
to hungry people in their community and state.
8:00AM- Camp Friendliness is receiving donations from Rio, IL Presbyterian Church to help
serve the at risk youth who attend their camp.
9:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL are board members at Camp
Carew (http://www.psei.net/CampCarew/index.cfm).
10:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL
(http://www.firstpresnormal.org/ are gathering to plan the believers’ bay children’s Sunday
school curriculum for the rest of the semester.
11:00AM- Presbyterian pastors around the nation are counseling men and women who have been
victims of domestic violence.
12:00PM- Andy is inviting his friend Dominique to join him on Sunday at First Presbyterian
Church in Harrisburg, IL for youth group.
1:00PM- Multiple prayer chains at Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are beginning today.
2:00PM- Women are preparing meals for funerals all over the nation at Presbyterian churches.
3:00PM- Financial aid for education from Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL
(http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) is helping both youth and adults.
4:00PM- A brother is playing chess with a friend, while his sister is in her very own book club at
Broadway Presbyterian Church’s
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) kids club in Rock Island, IL.
5:00PM- Homeward Bound is receiving monetary donations from First Presbyterian Church in
Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
6:00PM- The 2006-2007 Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) are meeting at Ghost Ranch in New
Mexico (http://www.ghostranch.org/) to discuss their time abroad and their transition back
to the United States.
7:00PM- In Elmhurst, IL Steve is closing his eyes to meditate during Yorkfield Presbyterian
Church’s (http://www.eypc.org/) prayer and scripture meditation service.
8:00PM- College students are gathering for the monthly devotional time at St. Luke Union
Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
9:00PM- The confirmation class at Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church is ending their mentor
session with a word of prayer and a promise to meet with their mentors again this week.
10:00PM- The minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) is reading over his sermon for this Sunday one last
time before heading to bed.
11:00PM- Ann is entering The Middle Ground Project of Knox Presbyterian Church
Congregational-Based Ministry in Los Angeles, CA, to have a safe place to sleep
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm),
(http://www.unco.edu/library/gov/middle_ground/navajos.htm).
12:00AM- A man in Brazil is working with a member of Washington, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wpcusa.org) on the Brazil Task Force.
OCTOBER 19, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Members of Federated Church in Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/)
are praying for and directly financing five Presbyterian missionaries throughout the world.
2:00AM- The Christian Health and Agricultural Service Ahladipur in Bangladesh is
receiving funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/bangladesh/programministries.htm).
3:00AM- Presbyterians are the first on the scene of a disaster in the Sudan
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/resposne/africa/sudan-index.htm).
4:00AM- A child in Vietnam is brushing his teeth with the hygiene kit mailed by Church World
Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org), which is supported by various Presbyterian
churches.
5:00AM- Mail from the vacation Bible school curriculum store is being sorted at the post office for
Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church.
6:00AM- Kathy Otto is waking up this morning to attend seminary with prayers and financial
support from St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
7:00AM- First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) supports
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians (http://www.covenantnetwork.org/home.htm).
8:00AM- Judy, Danny, and Elise are waking up in New Orleans in their house built by Habitat for
Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) and Wheatland Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) in Plainfield, IL.
9:00AM- Money from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) is
supporting a Common Place (http://friends.peoria.lib.il.us/community/commonplace.html)
and Crittenton Center (http://www.crittentoncenters.org/), both non-profit organizations.
10:00AM- Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is letting various visitors view the windows of their
gorgeous sanctuary.
11:00AM- Riding on a school bus to a field trip, Jeremiah sees an advertisement for Sunday school at
Rio, IL Presbyterian Church and asks his schoolmate to join him next Sunday.
12:00PM- A family hit by Hurricane Katrina is rebuilding their life with the help of monetary
contributions from Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
1:00PM- The leader of the Sunday school worship time at First Presbyterian Church in
Harrisburg, IL is picking out songs and scriptures to include this coming Sunday.
2:00PM- Renee and Tommy are drinking coffee while discussing class work at Princeton
Theological Seminary (http://www.ctinquiry.org/) being supported by Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
3:00PM- Members of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) are sending their contributions to BVRH Therapeutic
Riding Program (http://www.unitedwayrrv.org).
4:00PM- The pastor of Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) is
speaking with the youth director regarding the youth group of their church.
5:00PM- Monetary gifts from First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL are being sent to the
Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship (http://www.pff.net/).
6:00PM- The doors of Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL are opening to the community
members for their community supper this evening.
7:00PM- Planning for the next Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly
(http://www.pcusa.org) meeting is taking place around the nation.
8:00PM- The session of Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html) is using the Book of
Common Worship during their meeting.
9:00PM- The session meeting at Wilmington, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/) is ending with a reflective prayer given by the pastor.
10:00PM- Dave, a youth member of Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church, is telling a friend about
the amazing experience he had at the youth rally in Detroit, Michigan.
11:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/ ) is
helping Rockford Urban Missions (http://www.gbm-umc/urbanmin) with a variety
of missions throughout the community.
12:00AM- People around the world are benefiting from the Fair Trade Sales at First
Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org/).
OCTOBER 20, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org/) is donating toys and
money to the Sisters Joan Uhlen’s Nicaraguan Parish.
2:00AM- Community members are going about their everyday errands in Andorra with
Presbyterian mission workers learning their way of life
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- In Azerbaijan, Presbyterian missionaries are talking with community members while
they cook their evening meal (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- In Denmark, Presbyterian missionaries are doing their work with community members
as part of their everyday life (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- The parish nurse of First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw, IL is waking up this
morning in order to visit members in the hospital, nursing home, and who are homebound.
6:00AM- Before work, women of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting for a Bible study
and devotion.
7:00AM- Opening the newspaper this morning, while sipping on her cup of coffee, Alisa sees an
advertisement for Rio, IL Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- Camp Carew (http://www.psei.net/CampCarew/index.cfm) is receiving financial donations
from Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
9:00AM- Matthew and Luke, two brothers in Winnebago, IL who recently lost their grandmother,
are receiving handmade quilts from kindred heart stitchers of Middle Creek
Presbyterian Church (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
10:00AM- The Claire House (http://www.claire-house.org.uk/) is receiving financial assistance from
members of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
11:00AM- Cheryl, the director of the Boys and Girls Club (http://www.bgca.org/), is talking to a
member of Normal, IL (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) First Presbyterian Church to
organize this summer’s vacation Bible school at the center.
12:00PM- Jolene, a younger member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL, is telling
her babysitter this afternoon about the kids’ club at her church and showing her the crafts
she made with her friends at church.
1:00PM- A single mother is receiving money for rent and food from Contact Ministries
(http://www.contractministries.net) with contributions from Knox Presbyterian Church
in Springfield, IL.
2:00PM- The vacation Bible school planning committee at First Presbyterian Church in
Jacksonville, IL (http://www.firstpresjax.org/) is meeting this afternoon.
3:00PM- Clint is making a pie for the potluck tomorrow at his church, Sunbeam United
Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
4:00PM- The minister at Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html) is planning Sunday
school, worship, and the Sunday evening Bible study for tomorrow at church.
5:00PM- College students are gathering for Christian Ministry Time (http://www.icmusa.org/)
which is sponsored by Cobden, IL First Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- Donations from the U2 Eucharist Community Wide Communion Service are being
sent to eradicate poverty, hunger, malaria, and AIDS in 3rd world countries
(http://lincolnschurch.org/U2_Eucharist.htm).
7:00PM- The Hispanic congregation of the International Christian Fellowship Church is
sharing space with First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
8:00PM- The members of Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church and First Christian Church
are beginning the preparations for their joint worship services this summer.
9:00PM- Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) are participants in the Stephen Ministry Program
(http://www.stephenministries.org/).
10:00PM- The full-time youth director of Federated Church in Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) is planning youth mission trips for the summer.
11:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) is
supporting the residents of the Home of the Sparrow (http://www.homeofthesparrow.org/ )
through donations.
12:00AM- Money from Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church is being sent to the Presbyterian
Global Ministries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 21, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- A family in Venezuela is providing for themselves thanks to the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org) and donations from children at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
2:00AM- Kenyans and Americans are making long lasting connections through Middle Creek
Presbyterian Church, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) in Winnebago, IL.
3:00AM- The International Children’s Defense Fund is receiving donations from First
Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
4:00AM- Clients are able to stay at the new Safe Harbor building thanks to donations from St.
Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL.
5:00AM- Elena and Morris are waking up their parents with their excitement for the magic trick
worship service, at First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) this morning.
6:00AM- Members of Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/) are
beginning to make their way to church for the ACTS Bible and contemporary theology class.
7:00AM- Choir members of Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian Church are preparing for worship
at 10:30am which includes a sermon and welcoming to visitors.
8:00AM- Liam and Zoe are getting ready to attend their Sunday school class at St. Luke Union
Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org) in Bloomington, IL.
9:00AM- Members of Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) are
gathering for Sunday school and worship.
10:00AM- The Presbyterian Church, USA is promoting all non-violence relationships with
Domestic Violence Awareness Network (http://www.pcus.org/phewa/padvn.htm).
11:00AM- Faith United Presbyterian Church (http://www.maplecity.com/~faithup/) in
Monmouth, IL members are encouraging their youth to participate in their worship service.
12:00PM- A woman is receiving a compliment on her message after worship at Princeville, IL
Presbyterian Church where she shared a personal experience about her faith.
1:00PM- Community members and members of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church are viewing items at
their fall bazaar.
2:00PM- A worship service at a local nursing home is being hosted and provided for by Arcola, IL
Presbyterian Church.
3:00PM- The minister and an elder of Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL are taking
communion to members in nursing homes this afternoon.
4:00PM- Leadership is being provided at the Galena, IL Stauss Nursing Home Protestant
service for residents by Westminster United Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) members are
attending the annual Funk’s Grove worship.
6:00PM- Sandra is receiving home communion with the visitors from her church community, First
Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org).
7:00PM- Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is offering an inquiry class this evening for new
members.
8:00PM- Rebecca and her husband Kelvin are discussing the Bible verses they read today during
their adult Sunday school time at their church in Harrisburg, IL (First Presbyterian
Church).
9:00PM- Small groups at Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) are
ending this evening with a word of prayer.
10:00PM- Louise is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) along with being a participant in the shepherding
program through the PC(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org).
11:00PM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) from 2006-2007 are all arriving home after having
their weekend long meeting of re-emersion to the United States
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Children are eating nutritiously in Egypt at the site of Care with Love funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/give/online/projectSelectAction.do?numberString=E051657).
OCTOBER 22, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- Marion Medical Mission (http://marionmedical.org/) is receiving money from
Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) to help support their
mission.
2:00AM- The parish nurse and minister of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) are being called to the hospital this evening because a
member passed away this evening and the family would appreciate spiritual guidance.
3:00AM- Children in orphanages and in the streets of Iraq/Afghanistan are enjoying toys donated
by Farmingdale Presbyterian Church (http://www.farmpreschurch.org) in Pleasant
Plains, IL.
4:00AM- Money from the One Great Hour of Sharing (http://www.pcusa.org/oghs/) offering at
Lent from St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) (Bloomington, IL)
members if helping those in need around the world.
5:00AM- The employees at the Christian Community Center in Bushnell, IL are preparing
lunch for high school students in the area, including members of First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html).
6:00AM- WDLM radio (http://www.mbn.org/GenMoody/) is receiving donations and sponsorships
from members of Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
7:00AM- Monetary gifts from First Presbyterian Church are going toward the Cobden, IL
Department of Child and Family Services.
8:00AM- Donations to local social service agencies around Decatur, IL are receiving financial
support from First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
9:00AM- Betty, a homebound member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL,
is listening to this week’s sermon at her house after receiving it in the mail
(http://www.wpcspi.org/).
10:00AM- Members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are checking out books from the extensive
church library.
11:00AM- The Arcola, IL local school system is receiving funding from First Presbyterian
Church.
12:00PM- Members of Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) are
entering Brigham School (http://www.unit5.org/brigham/) in order to mentor students
during their lunch hour.
1:00PM- Driving by the Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church members of the community can
read- “Serving God by Serving Others- with Openness, Charity and Faith in Christ.”
2:00PM- A child is receiving free medical care at Health First (folson@centralcounties.org) with
donations from First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield, IL.
3:00PM- Members of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com), are praying for Ralph, a recent widower member.
4:00PM- Camp Care A Lot (http://www.campcarealot.org/) is receiving donations from First
Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, IL (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
5:00PM- George is eating a cookie after giving blood during the First Presbyterian Church blood
drive in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org).
6:00PM- While attending their child’s basketball game, a member invites a fellow parent to worship
with them on Sunday at Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL.
7:00PM- The Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) committee in Harrisburg, IL is
meeting, which has members from First Presbyterian Church on the board.
8:00PM- The choir is practicing at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, IL
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/).
9:00PM- Members of Westminster United Presbyterian Church are meeting with other
churches in Galena, IL to practice for this year’s community Christmas concert.
10:00PM- After a meeting at Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL, deacon members are
reading current missions within the church on the bulletin board in the foyer.
11:00PM- After a long day of work, Dee is looking through a curriculum magazine to decide on the
vacation Bible school curriculum for her church; First Presbyterian Church in
Kankakee, IL.
12:00AM- A child in Vietnam is brushing her teeth with the hygiene kit mailed by Church World
Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org), which Farmingdale Presbyterian Church
in Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org) financially supports.
OCTOBER 23, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- Bertha, a artist in a 3rd world country, is receiving funds after First Presbyterian
Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org) sold her goods during their Fair
Trade Goods Sale.
2:00AM- The International Peacemaking Committee of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/intl/international.htm) receives support from First
Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
3:00AM- Donations from First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, IL
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/) are going towards a variety of missions around the world
through Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Clients at the Kemmerer Children’s Home (http://www.kv-web.org/) are sleeping in a
safe environment thanks to donations from Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church.
5:00AM- Presbyterian and Baptist summer youth camps are receiving financial support from the
Federated Church of Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/).
6:00AM- Women at Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html) are meeting for their
hour of prayer before work this morning.
7:00AM- After experiencing a house fire the night before, the Smith family is receiving support from
the minister of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com)
who is a chaplain for Winbursew Fire District in Winnebago, IL.
8:00AM- A Presbyterian minister is listening to one of the 12 steps of an Alcoholics Anonymous
member (http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/).
9:00AM- Members of St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org/) in Bloomington, IL
are financially supporting a local Hispanic church.
10:00AM- The secretary of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is calling upon a well-known speaker
for an upcoming potluck.
11:00AM- The staff meeting at Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/
is beginning this morning with a short reflective devotion before discussing the happenings
within the church.
12:00PM- Members of Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL support the Illinois
Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problem (http://www.ilcaaap.org/home/).
1:00PM- Donations from Cobden, IL Presbyterian Church are supporting Anna at the Bethany
Village Home (http://www.bethanyvillageinc.org/).
2:00PM- The Homeless Prevention offering at Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church is going
towards helping homeless people around their community.
3:00PM- St. Luke Union Church in Bloomington, IL(http://www.stlukeunion.org) supports
English as a Second Language (ESL) education.
4:00PM- A chili supper is being prepared and will be served after the homecoming parade in
Harrisburg, IL by First Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- Al, whose father if suffering from Alzheimer, is attending the support group at
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
6:00PM- Ralph, a widower, is receiving a community peace meal from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
7:00PM- Jimmy, a little boy of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church, is opening a birthday card from
his church.
8:00PM- The minister of First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, IL
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/), is practicing his sermon for Sunday.
9:00PM- The Bible blenders circle of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) is saying prayer to end their Bible study.
10:00PM- Shane is laying out tomorrow’s clothes, which she received from Neighbors in Christ
Ecumenical (NICE) and donations from Paw Paw, IL First Presbyterian Church.
11:00PM- Soldiers in Iraq are receiving donations from the middle school students of First
Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) through
Operation Shoebox (http://www.operationshoebox.com/).
12:00AM- Families in 3rd world countries are able to survive after their items sell at different
churches, including First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) during their Free-Trade Sales.
OCTOBER 24, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Donations from Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL are supporting the
World Vision Love Loaf (http://www.worldvision.org/).
2:00AM- Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church members are sending donations to the Smurna
people in Ethiopia.
3:00AM- A Hispanic solider is reading a Spanish Bible in Iraq sent by Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
4:00AM- A family in Kuwait is receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) and First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/).
5:00AM- The Samaritan Purse Project (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/) is receiving donations
from Federated Church in Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/).
6:00AM- Bushnell, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.bushnell.lib.il.us/community/church/presby/index.html) is a member of the
Ministerial Association (http://ministerialassociation.com/).
7:00AM- First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is sending
donations to 10,000 Villages (http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/).
8:00AM- A member of congress is receiving their annual letter from First Presbyterian
Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org) to consider the hungry when
deciding on policies.
9:00AM- The Libby family is receiving food from Arcola, IL Food Pantry partially provided by
Arcola Presbyterian Church.
10:00AM- A stay-at-home mother is socializing with other mothers at the morning Bible study for
mother’s at Oak Park, IL First United Church (http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com).
11:00AM- Planning is happening at Normal, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) concerning the worship service tonight during confirmation
class.
12:00PM- The Presbyterian women’s circle of Cobden, IL Presbyterian Church is actively
ministering to community members.
1:00PM- Women from the two women’s circles at Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in
Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) are calling each other to discuss their
upcoming Bible study this week.
2:00PM- Charlotte is visiting shut-in members of her church, Middle Creek Presbyterian
Church (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) in Winnebago, IL.
3:00PM- A university student is attending classes with financial help from the Bruce Allison
Memorial Fund given by First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
4:00PM- A family traveling through Arcola, IL who needs assistance is receiving money from the
local transient fund, which is partially supported by Arcola Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- A family is walking in the First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) sanctuary to attend the Wednesday evening celebration
service.
6:00PM- A husband is singing “Alleluia” while his wife is practicing for her bell choir performance in
worship for the upcoming Sunday at Washington Presbyterian Church.
(http://www.wpcusa.org)
7:00PM- Confirmation students are meeting at Normal, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) in preparation to become members of their church family.
8:00PM- The kids club program is ending at First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) after a fun filled night.
9:00PM- A group promoting health and fitness is ending their session at Arcola, IL Presbyterian
Church.
10:00PM- Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church parents are arriving home with their children after
picking them up from youth club and taking their children to go get an ice cream cone.
11:00PM- A service agency in New Mexico received a box today containing donations from First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.fpce.org/) in Elgin, IL containing holiday presents for
school children.
12:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are living with Fiji Islanders who are used to Americans
ordering them around at resorts (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 25, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- American soldiers in Iraq are receiving care packages from Farmingdale Presbyterian
Church in Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
2:00AM- Money received from One Great Hour of Sharing (http://www.pcusa.org/oghs/) is helping
in relief projects around the world through the Presbyterian Church (USA).
3:00AM- Coming off a 10 month voyage, cruise ship employees are arriving back home in Guyana to
be welcomed by Presbyterian missionaries to help advocate for their people
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are helping those in need around the country of Lithuania
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Men of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) are waking up for their Bible study at church..
6:00AM- Members of the men’s group of Cobden, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering for their
morning Bible study at a local restaurant.
7:00AM- The ministers fund at First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is helping those community members who are running low
on money to pay for their rent and utilities this month.
8:00AM- Junior is able to arrive at school with the correct supplies because of donations from
Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/).
9:00AM- A pregnant mother is being cared for at Caring Pregnancy Center
(http://www.caringpc.com/) which receives mission money from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
10:00AM- At work, a member of Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL is inviting a
colleague to join in fellowship with them this coming Sunday.
11:00AM- The most needy and vulnerable in Springfield, IL are being counseled and assisted
through First Presbyterian Church’s social compassion fund (http://lincolnschurch.org).
12:00PM- A family, with young children, is receiving financial support from the Child/Community
Outreach Fund with donations from members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church.
1:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) is donating
food to the Western Avenue Community Center (http://www.westernavenuecc.org/) in
order to serve community members.
2:00PM- Members of Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL are financially
supporting the Mercer County Family Crisis and Abuse Center.
3:00PM- The women’s circle of Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church is gathering this
afternoon for devotional time and a time for fellowship among other Christians.
4:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) are tutoring
children at their church in Lincoln, IL.
5:00PM- Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) is sending money to the
Friendship House (http://www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org) as part of their mission
outreach.
6:00PM- A student going through confirmation class at First Presbyterian Church in
Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org) and their mentor are meeting for supper
while they are building their spiritual relationship.
7:00PM- Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is hosting a weight loss group for community members.
8:00PM- A session meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) is beginning their meeting with a word of prayer
and devotion for reflection.
9:00PM- Three church members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are serving on the board of
the local food pantry.
10:00PM- Martha is singing the new choir song for the Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church youth
club to her parents this evening before bedtime.
11:00PM- Presbyterian missionaries are working with Gulf Coast victims based in Kentucky
this evening during a stressful time in the lives of many
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Donations from Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) are going towards church mission projects worldwide.
OCTOBER 26, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterians around the world are urging prayers for the hostages held in Afghanistan
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- In Korea, Presbyterian missionaries are working hard with the people of the land to
build peace and reunify (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Presbyterians around the world are working hard to create just and lasting peace in
the land of Sudan (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- In Malta, Presbyterian missionaries are praying and working with those suffering
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- A postal worker is sorting mail that contains a donation from First Presbyterian Church
in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org/) for the ESL Program at Elgin’s YWCA
(http://www.elginymca.com/).
6:00AM- Members of Romeoville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.upcromeoville.org/) are
helping in the preparation of a variety of community ministries with other area churches.
7:00AM- A mother and father are providing for their children with food from Home Sweet Home
Mission (http://www.hshministries.org/), which receives donations from Normal, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/).
8:00AM- Money from Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL is going towards the
Galesburg Rescue Mission and Woman’s Shelter.
9:00AM- Donated clothes from members at First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are being hung on the racks at Dove, Inc
(http://www.doveinc.com/).
10:00AM- University of Dubuque Seminary (http://udts.dbq.edu/) is receiving donations from
First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
11:00AM- Members of Harrisburg, IL First Presbyterian Church are financially supporting the
Christian Community Compassion Center, which helps homeless community members.
12:00PM- Max, a teenager, is enjoying a video game at the Child Advocacy Center which receives
donations from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
1:00PM- Members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are attending/supporting an assembly at a
local high school to educate teenagers, through personal experience, about drugs and
incarceration by speaker Robert Pickle.
2:00PM- Josh, a person who is HIV+, is benefiting from the donations of Arcola, IL Presbyterian
Church who supported a member riding across the country raising money to help AIDS
victims.
3:00PM- Members from Normal, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/) are
delivering food to the Claire House as part of their outreach ministry.
4:00PM- The youth groups of First Christian Church and Gibson City, IL Presbyterian
Church are meeting together in a joint session, as they do throughout the entire school year.
5:00PM- Ministers around the nation are performing wedding rehearsals in preparation for
tomorrow’s big day among loving couples in the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org).
6:00PM- Meredith, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org), is driving the Meals on Wheels (http://www.mowaa.org/)
vehicle while delivering meals to a variety of people in the community.
7:00PM- Arcola, IL First Presbyterian Church is hosting the local weight loss group.
8:00PM- Deacon and session meetings at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, IL
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/), are beginning this evening with a word of prayer and devotion.
9:00PM- The minister of First Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL is a participant in the
Princeton Ministerial offering assistance to those in need throughout the community.
10:00PM- The youth club director at Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church is putting away the
puppets that were left out this evening by the outrageous Puppeterians.
11:00PM- Children in Afghanistan and Iraq are opening boxes of toys sent by Farmingdale
Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
12:00AM- A letter from First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) is being received by Amnesty International
Freedom Writers Program (http://www.amnestyusa.org/).
OCTOBER 27, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Mauritius people are worshiping with Presbyterian missionaries and praying for others
who are suffering around the world (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- The prayers of Presbyterians are going out to those around the world who are suffering
including those people in Oman (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- A South American is accepting donations sent by First Presbyterian Church of
Princeton, IL of tools and blankets for individuals in their community.
4:00AM- The people of Qatar are accepting much needed donations from Presbyterians around
the World (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- A member of First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) is reading the Bible this morning to prepare for the Bible
study this evening at his church.
6:00AM- Members of Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/)
and community members are meeting this morning for a community wide Bible study
opening with a word of prayer.
7:00AM- Deacons of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) are meeting in the church parking lot this morning in
order to go on house calls to members who are sick and homebound.
8:00AM- Gabrielle is reading a Bible verse this morning to prepare for the Bible study this evening
with fellow church members at Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church.
9:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL are painting and
constructing rooms for a new homeless shelter.
10:00AM- Najee, a little boy in New Orleans, is telling his mother the happy stories he remembers
from when members of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) came to help rebuild their community.
11:00AM- The Salvation Army in Normal, IL (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/), is receiving
financial assistance, volunteers, and prayers from members of First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresnormal.org/).
12:00PM- Members of Romeoville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.upcromeoville.org/) are
gathering for a small lunch and fellowship time with other members at the church.
1:00PM- A community group is using the donated tables from Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church.
2:00PM- A funeral at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) is catering to adults as well as children by adding a
children’s message to the service.
3:00PM- Members of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church are working hard to care, advise, and
educate their youth through every part of their live.
4:00PM- After getting her children from school, Emma and her children are getting food from the
Woodstock, IL Food Pantry who receives donations from First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org).
5:00PM- Marion Medical Mission (http://marionmedical.org/) is receiving financial support from
Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- A Halloween party for children and youth is being hosted by First Presbyterian Church
in Harrisburg, IL.
7:00PM- Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church’s Christian education committee is meeting to pick the
curriculum for the summer’s vacation Bible school.
8:00PM- Five Galena, IL Protestant churches, including Westminster United Presbyterian
Church, are meeting this evening to begin planning for their joint vacation Bible school.
9:00PM- A needy family from Colorado, traveling through Illinois, is receiving a food voucher from
Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
10:00PM- Luke is reading his Bible to prepare for Paw Paw, IL First Presbyterian Church Bible
study tomorrow morning.
11:00PM- Youth groups all over the nation are participating in the 30 Hour Famine
(http://www.30hourfamine.org/).
12:00AM- Homeless teenagers in the United Kingdom are staying in phone booths and being
prayed for by Presbyterians in the United States
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 28, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Youth are staying up all night while they participate in the 30 Hour Famine
(http://www.30hourfamine.org/) at the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/).
2:00AM- Presbyterians are stationed around the world to ensure a helping hand is always there
for individuals during a time of disaster (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Presbyterians are living and working with the people of Saudi Arabia in order to tell
people back home the harshness of life that many times is unimaginable
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- A man in the UK is searching the internet when he comes across the website for First
Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) reading the
different ministries the church is involved in throughout the community and world.
5:00AM- Presbyterian youth groups all over the nation are continuing their participation in the 30
Hour Famine(http://www.30hourfamine.org/) trying to stay awake and keep their mind off
food by playing a variety of games.
6:00AM- A family in Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) is waking up to the morning news and preparing for
Sunday school and Sunday morning worship.
7:00AM- Parents of Jacksonville, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/)
are getting their children up and ready for Sunday school this lovely morning.
8:00AM- Flora and her husband Sean are getting ready to attend the worship service at First
Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
9:00AM- Children from both Trinity Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church in
Chenoa, IL (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/)
are worshiping together in Sunday school
10:00AM- An older couple is pulling into the driveway at Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) for worship.
11:00AM- An infant is crying during the worship service at First Presbyterian Church in
Springfield, IL (http://lincolnschurch.org).
12:00PM- Sugar Tree Grove United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL is finishing up
their Sunday morning worship service.
1:00PM- Wanda, a member of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church, is driving a senior to a doctors
appointment as part of the Arcola Telecare Program.
2:00PM- Youth and adults are traveling around Seaton, IL singing and giving treats as part of
Center Presbyterian Church’s reverse trick or treat.
3:00PM- Teenagers are getting ready to attend their confirmation class at Center Presbyterian
Church in Seaton, IL.
4:00PM- A choir member of Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) is
visiting and socializing with an older lady at a local nursing home.
5:00PM- Two best friends are rough housing during Cub Scouts (http://www.scouting.org/) at New
Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- Citizens from Pleasant Plains, IL are gathering for a community Halloween party at
Farmingdale Presbyterian Church (http://www.farmpreschurch.org).
7:00PM- Speakers from a variety of different religions are speaking at Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/) to raise awareness of religious
differences and similarities.
8:00PM- Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is hosting the “All Saints” Halloween party for
community youth.
9:00PM- A Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) family is enjoying their new house that
was supported by members of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
10:00PM- Money from Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church is helping the Heart House.
11:00PM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) in Cincinnati, OH are volunteering and working
within a church and community service agency
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are living with the individuals in Togo to tell of the work of
Jesus Christ not only through their words but through their actions
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
OCTOBER 29, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- A Filipino boy is helping his family self-sustain by raising a cow given by Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL (http://www.westminsterrockford.org/) through the
Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
2:00AM- Roger is logging onto the internet in Africa reading about the Eric Elder Ministries
(http://www.theranch.org/), which is supported by Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
3:00AM- In Trinidad and Tobago Presbyterian missionaries staying in contact with their home
churches while they serve internationally (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Turkey are helping to compile the Turkish Bible dictionary
for Turkish people to access Bible information in their own native language
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- A homeless shelter near the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) is serving its residents thanks to donations from the
church members.
6:00AM- Women of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church are gathering for their breakfast
and Bible study this morning (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
7:00AM- Offertory money from Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL is
going towards the Five for Five church wide special offering through the Presbyterian
Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org).
8:00AM- A low-income child is eating breakfast, provided by the local Food Pantry in Seaton, IL
and Center Presbyterian Church, before leaving for school.
9:00AM- Circle leaders of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html) are gathering for their Bible study.
10:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are volunteering at the Lincoln Manor
(http://lincolnmanorinc.com/).
11:00AM- A homeless woman is arriving at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://lincolnschurch.org) to receive her daily sack lunch.
12:00PM- Money from Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church is helping the Woodford County
Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitat.org/) build a new house for a needy family.
1:00PM- Bethany is attending University of Illinois (http://www.uiuc.edu/) with a scholarship
from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org).
2:00PM- Beth’s Place, a shelter for abused women, is receiving financial support from Arcola, IL
Presbyterian Church.
3:00PM- Members from First Presbyterian Church are providing support at the Christian
Community Food Pantry run by the Harrisburg, IL Ministerial Alliance.
4:00PM- A mom and her daughter gather around a table with scrapbooking materials, along with
other community members, at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://lincolnschurch.org/).
5:00PM- The Alzheimer’s Group of Arcola, IL is meeting at First Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- Women of United Presbyterian Church in Romeoville, IL
(http://www.upcromeoville.org/) are meeting for a time of fellowship and devotion with other
Christian women.
7:00PM- Women of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL are praying during their Bible
study.
8:00PM- Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/) is collecting
contributions for their annual donation to the Theological Education Fund of the
Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/seminaries/funds.htm).
9:00PM- After the expansion meeting tonight at Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church, a member of
the committee is typing up the minutes for the rest of the congregation to read.
10:00PM- A member of First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) is reading over their church’s newsletter.
11:00PM- A family experiencing a crisis in Sandwich, IL is receiving funding from the Good
Samaritan Fund which receives donations from the Federated Church
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/).
12:00AM- Presbyterians are the first on the scene at disasters in Gaza
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/middleeast/gaza083006.htm).
OCTOBER 30, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- A member of Mission Aviation Fellowship (http://www.maf.org/home) is aiding women
and their children in Indonesia with financial support from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
2:00AM- Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is providing
financial assistance to Bread for the World (http://www.bread.org/) which supplies food
items to 3rd world countries.
3:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries are helping new churches emerge in Uzbekistan post Soviet
Union era (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- The Presbyterian Church (USA) is supporting the mission workers Bruce and Lora
Whearty in Vanuatu through prayers and financial assistance
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Members of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) are waking up to attend the Tuesday morning
Bible study offered through their church.
6:00AM- Families, who lost loved ones during the Virginia Tech Massacre (http://www.vt.edu/) are
reading care cards from Presbyterians they received the day of the disaster.
7:00AM- Members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church donate money to the Child-Community
Outreach Fund.
8:00AM- During their last hours a volunteer of Hospice (http://www.hospicenet.org/) and member of
Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL is holding the hand of a dying woman after
caring for her for the last couple months.
9:00AM- Collections are piling up at Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church for their Operation
Christmas Child Project (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC.asp?MPGID=1).
10:00AM- Drew, a handicapped member of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant
Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org/), is using the church’s handicap accessible door.
11:00AM- Edna is opening her door to fellow knitters as part of the Broadway Presbyterian
Church in Rock Island, IL (http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html)
knitters knitch.
12:00PM- Members of Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church are active in the McCormick
Tutoring Program.
1:00PM- A recipient of a blanket from the Blanket Sunday of Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church
is very appreciative and tells all visitors from whom she received this special blanket.
2:00PM- An elderly community member in Decatur, IL is receiving Meals on Wheels
(http://www.mowaa.org/) from a member of First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
3:00PM- Members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are delivering Peace Meals to homebound
members.
4:00PM- Fellow neighbors are receiving food from WHIP (Washington Helps Its People) who
receives funding from Washington, IL Presbyterian Churc. (http://www.wpcusa.org).
5:00PM- Girl Scout (http://www.girlscouts.org/) and Cub Scout (http://www.scouting.org/) groups
are meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
6:00PM- Tom and his son Paul are serving a meal at Kremmerer Village (http://www.kr-web.org)
as part of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
7:00PM- Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) clerk
of session is opening the session meeting with a word of prayer.
8:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://lincolnschurch.org) is hosting
Phillip Hale in Concert.
9:00PM- William is falling asleep tonight in pajamas he got from the Son-Shine Center which
receives donations from Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL
(http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
10:00PM- Maria, an older woman of the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/), is leaving a message on the church’s answering
machine reserving a ride this Sunday from the church’s taxi service.
11:00PM- A community member in Woodstock, IL is opening an invitation from First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) inviting them to a church event.
12:00AM- Individuals worldwide are benefiting from the donations of Eureka, IL Presbyterian
Church’s One Great Hour of Sharing (http://www.pcusa.org/oghs/) offertory.
OCTOBER 31, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) is financially
supporting well projects in Malawi.
2:00AM- Children of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL are helping to
support animals through the Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
3:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Kenya are teaching the individuals they are working with
about the American holiday of Halloween (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Indian children in school are learning about the American holiday of Halloween from
Presbyterian missionaries bringing their home culture to where they are living now
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- While tilling weeds with Filipinos, Presbyterian missionaries are teaching people of
their new country about the American holiday of Halloween and trick or treating
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- Lola is waking this morning to read that another member of her Presbyterian church is
added to the prayer chain for this week after being admitted to the hospital.
7:00AM- Preparations are being made for this coming Sunday’s children’s church time at Eureka,
IL Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) supports and
participates in Bells on Wheels.
9:00AM- A family who suffered the destruction of Katrina is starting their life over with donations
from Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL.
10:00AM- A woman mourning the death of her husband is receiving financial assistance from the
Medical Benevolence Fund (http://www.mbfoundation.org) with donations from Geneseo,
IL Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Local schools are being supported financially by Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00PM- Kevin is going up to the Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church and entering through the
handicap accessible door.
1:00PM- The Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) is able to teach and transform youth
with donations from Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/).
2:00PM- Financial support is being received by the Gift of God Street Ministries from First
Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL to minister to the “weathered” homeless.
3:00PM- Girl Scouts (http://www.girlscouts.org/) are beginning to arrive to meet at Center
Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL as part of their weekly get-togethers.
4:00PM-Children and young adults are arriving at First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) to attend confirmation and youth club.
5:00PM- Jessica and her youth group friend, Rebecca, are going door to door in New Windsor, IL to
Trick or Treat for Unicef. (http://www.unicef.org) through First Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- Jimmy is getting his face painted like a jack-o-lantern at the Halloween party at Milan, IL
First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
7:00PM- People are gathering for Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church’s vespers service
and meal (http://lincolnschurch.org/small_groups.htm)
8:00PM- The Alzheimer’s Support Group is meeting at Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church being
led by the pastor.
9:00PM- The men’s fellowship group of Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL is ending
their Bible study meeting this evening with a word of prayer.
10:00PM- In Arizona, Presbyterian missionaries and Mexican refugees are celebrating
Halloween with bobbing for apples and a candy give away party
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
11:00PM- In Slovakia and Hungary, Presbyterian missionaries are working with the Roma
people teaching the children of the American holiday of Halloween
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- In Thailand, Presbyterian missionaries are handing out stickers to students depicting
pictures of Halloween while they explain the foreign American holiday to their new friends
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 2007
PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS
SYNOD OF LINCOLN TRAILS
NOVEMBER 1, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Ghana are compiling all of their experiences to send home
for churches to read about their experiences so far in their new country
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- English is being taught as a second language to children in Guatemala by Presbyterian
missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- In Belfast, Presbyterian missionaries are working with young children in a daycare/
after school setting (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) in Atlanta are waking up this early morning to begin
their work with the community social agency to address their client’s needs
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Donations from First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org/) are
sitting in the mailbox of the summer music camp for children.
6:00AM- David, a member of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church, is praying for people around the
world as he sits down to breakfast and reads over the church’s prayer network.
7:00AM- The minister of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is driving to the hospital to visit
parishioners.
8:00AM- Some of the poorest children in Peoria, IL, who earned honor roll recognition are eating
breakfast served by First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
9:00AM- Members of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church are reading their monthly newsletters that
just arrived in the mail.
10:00AM- Members of Blackhawk Presbytery (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) are
preparing for their 2-day event at Stronghold Camp and Conference Center
(http://www.strongholdcenter.org) in November for reconnecting and fellowship.
11:00AM- Gibson City, IL First Presbyterian Church members donate money to GCMS
Welfare, a local agency in their community.
12:00PM- Members of Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL are gathering at lunch time to
participate in the church’s soup luncheon.
1:00PM- The secretary at Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org/) is printing off bulletins, including bulletins for the visually
impaired with big print.
2:00PM- Music for the Sunday’s choir performance at Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is
currently being picked out by the choir director and pianist.
3:00PM- Employees at KC-CASA (Center Against Sexual Assault) (http://www.kc-casa.org), are
working hard with victims of sexual assault along with help from First Presbyterian
Church of Kankakee, IL.
4:00PM- Heart Connection (http://www.childrenscancerprograms.com/default.asp)
is receiving money from Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- The Presbyterian women of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) are hosting their bazaar with all
proceeds going towards international mission relief.
6:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL are meeting to discuss the
curriculum of the vacation Bible school this summer.
7:00PM- Bob, a resident at the Stauss Nursing Home (http://www.galenahealth.org/) in Galena,
IL is receiving a prize from Westminster United Presbyterian Church after winning a
game of bingo during their social night.
8:00PM- The minister and youth minister of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fvpres.com/) are meeting to discuss this week’s worship and children’s worship.
9:00PM- The children of First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are arriving home with
their parents after the monthly children’s fellowship time at their church.
10:00PM- Members of the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) are arriving home this evening after volunteering in a
variety of missions through the community.
11:00PM- Marta, a member of the Presbyterian women of Elgin, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fpce.org/) is typing up a document containing seasonal devotions for members.
12:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries, in Belfast, are working with handicapped adults in their
resident facilities (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 2, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- The “global south”, including areas of Africa, is benefiting from the Presbyterian
Joining Hearts and Hands Campaign (http://www.pcusa.org/joiningheartsandhands.org)
with some of the donations going towards AIDS relief.
2:00AM- In India, Andy is writing a letter home to inform his church family of the interesting and
exciting experiences he has had so far as a Presbyterian mission worker
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Kenya are worshiping with Kenyans in their more
contemporary style of worship (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- In Peru, Presbyterian missionaries are digging wells and helping with garden work as
they show God’s work and love through their actions
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Filipino women are being counseled and advocated for through Presbyterian
missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- The minister of Elgin, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.fpce.org/) is waking up
this morning preparing to plan for the Sunday morning adult Bible study.
7:00AM- Charlie is opening the doors to the Galena, IL Food Pantry for members of the
community to receive food for their families, which was donated by Westminster United
Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- The minister of Romeoville, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.upcromeoville.org/) is preparing and practicing his sermon for this coming
Sunday morning worship.
9:00AM- Money from Geneseo Presbyterian Church is going to Support Dogs Program
(http://www.supportdogs.org).
10:00AM- Monetary donations from Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church are going toward
mission work in Thailand.
11:00AM- The Presbyterian women are gathering for a word of prayer and devotion at First
Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL.
12:00PM- Presbyterians are writing a reflection after being first on the scene at the Virginia
Tech Massacre (http://www.vt.edu/) last school year.
1:00PM- Tommy, an inmate in the county jail, is receiving tutoring support for his GED from
members of First Presbyterian Church of Kankakee, IL.
2:00PM- The Jones family in Lincoln, IL is receiving food pantry food that was collected by
members of First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
3:00PM- Rock Island Mission is still benefiting from Plant-A-Row donations from First
Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL (http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
4:00PM- Upon arriving home from work Mike sees a basket on his front porch from Sugar Tree
Grove in Monmouth, IL as a “pick me up” after his troubling times the past few weeks.
5:00PM- Al, the lead elder this week for the session worship service at Fox Valley, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/), is planning and preparing for the service
by reading the Bible.
6:00PM- The drama team of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is practicing this evening for
their performance this Sunday in church.
7:00PM- Members of Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/)
are meeting to discuss the Christmas baskets they will be making this year for the needy.
8:00PM- The minister of First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL is preparing his sermon
and children’s message for this Sunday in church.
9:00PM- The Hesed House (http://www.hesedhouse.org/) is receiving donations from Oswego, IL
Presbyterian Church.
10:00PM- Children of First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) are arriving home after a meeting at church discussing the
upcoming youth conference they will be going to.
11:00PM- Presbyterian mission workers in Miami are working a late night shift at the homeless
shelter (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Ukrainian children are living and learning from Presbyterian missionaries as they
teach them about the ways of life as a Ukrainian child
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 3, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Women in Syria are becoming church leaders thanks to help from the Presbyterian
women within the PC (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- Money from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL is going to help
those in need around the world through their donations to the peacemaking offering of the
Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- In Argentina, Presbyterian missionaries are helping in church activities
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Children in West Bromwich, UK are socializing with Presbyterian Young Adult
Volunteers at the local YMCA (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Presbyterian churches in Seattle are benefiting from a volunteer mission worker who
provides youth leadership and guidance for their church’s youth members
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- An NPR (http://www.npr.org/) advertisement, purchased by a dedicated member of a
Presbyterian church in the Synod of Lincoln Trails (http://www.lincolntrails.org), is
being played for all in the community to hear.
7:00AM- Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church is promoting social righteousness through the
Wayside Cross Ministries Team.
8:00AM- Betty is walking into Kuzma Care Cottage, a local food pantry of First Presbyterian
Church of Wilmington, IL (http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/).
9:00AM- Leslie, a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL, is inviting her boss
to join her at the adult Sunday school class at her church this coming Sunday.
10:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, IL
(http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) are meeting to discuss the various ecumenical services
they will be having in the next few months.
11:00AM- The senior high youth group of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fvpres.com/) is meeting to write a devotion for this summer’s mission trip.
12:00PM- The Louvar family visited First Presbyterian Church this Sunday in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) and is receiving a follow up call from the pastor.
1:00PM- A family in need of financial assistance is receiving money from the deacons emergency
fund at First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL.
2:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, IL (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/)
are meeting this afternoon to discuss last summers vacation Bible school to see what
improvements they could make for this coming summer.
3:00PM- A prayer is being said at First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL during a wedding
ceremony for a church member.
4:00PM- Deacons of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) are visiting sickly members in the
nursing home and hospital.
5:00PM- A devotional activity is taking place this evening at Danville, IL Presbyterian Church
for youth members.
6:00PM- Tonight the bell choir of Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL
(http://www.schapvillezion.org/) is practicing for their upcoming church and community
performances.
7:00PM- A circle meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL is opening this evening
with small discussions and a word of prayer.
8:00PM- The senior high youth group of First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, IL
(http://www.fpcwoodstock.org/) is gathering to discuss different community mission projects.
9:00PM- In Watsonville, California, a Young Adult Volunteer (PCUSA) is working with
Hispanic children demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through her dedication and
positive influence on their lives (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
10:00PM- Presbyterians are helping children of Christ through their own talents
(http://www.pcusa.org).
11:00PM- Presbyterian lay pastors of small churches all over Indiana and Illinois are reading
over their sermons one last time before giving it tomorrow to a sanctuary full of people
(http://www.lincolntrails.org).
12:00AM- Presbyterian mission workers in Egypt are advocating for the outcasts of society
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 4, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Money from Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL is aiding Lamplighters Ministry
(http://www.lamplightersusa.org/advisoryCouncil.php) in Sri Lanka.
2:00AM- Money from PC(USA) charity drives, one being at First Presbyterian Church in
Wilmington, IL (http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/), is helping suffering people around the
world.
3:00AM- Women in Lebanon are becoming church leaders thanks to the Presbyterian women of
the PC(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- A child in Croatia is brushing their teeth with the “Hope in a Box” sent to him by
Presbyterian Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/witness/min4mis_pdf/101504m4m.pdf).
5:00AM- An orphan in Romania is wearing shoes, to cover her feet from infection, which were
donated by Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
6:00AM- The minister of First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, IL
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/) is reading over her sermon one last time before the
morning worship service and Sunday school time.
7:00AM- Members of Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) are preparing for worship and opening the nursery
room for children.
8:00AM- Joanne and her family are walking into First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) to attend Sunday school and morning worship.
9:00AM- Robert is dropping off his twin boys at Central Presbyterian Church’s Sunday school,
in Petersburg, IL.
10:00AM- Members of Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatedchurch.com)
are preparing for Sunday school.
11:00AM- Members are gathering for worship at Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
12:00PM- Elders from Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL are serving communion
to shut-ins.
1:00PM- A shut-in member of Sugar Tree Grove in Monmouth, IL is socializing with an elder
before taking the sacrament of communion during a home visit.
2:00PM- A pastor and an elder are serving home communion to a shut-in member of Green Valley,
IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/).
3:00PM- Volunteers and money from First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are going
towards the Catholic Charities (http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/services.asp) “Undy
Sunday” to give underwear to school age children in need.
4:00PM- Shabbona Health Care is receiving one of their bi-monthly visits from members of
Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- Gracie is pulling into the driveway of one of the shut-ins of her church, First
Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, IL (http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/), in order to
visit and share the word of the Lord.
6:00PM- Families are gathering at Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/) for their fun family nights full of fellowship, worship and food.
7:00PM- The Bay Sunday Speakers are performing at Westminster Presbyterian Church in
Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
8:00PM- Members of Decatur, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/)
are accepting all people making their congregation diverse and welcoming.
9:00PM- The Kiwanis Club (http://www.kiwanis.org/) is cleaning up Danville, IL Presbyterian
Church after having a fundraising event in their building.
10:00PM- Presbyterian families around the world are praying this evening before bed to bring
peace to those suffering around the world (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
11:00PM- Presbyterians who have the calling to serve are logging onto the PC(USA) website and
searching volunteer opportunities on the One Door page
(http://onedoor.pcusa.org/(1bfyop55unbl5e45anu4oh45)/user/pages/index.aspx).
12:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries serving in various parts of the country and world are
reading emails from their church families which contain words of encouragement and
optimism (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 5, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- A mother is getting water from a shallow well in Malawi, Africa which was funded by
Green Valley, IL Presbyterian Church’s women’s association
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
2:00AM- The Hospitality House, where families of prisoners are supported, is funded by Cobden,
IL First Presbyterian Church.
3:00AM- A Bolivian child by the name of Carlos Nunez is being financially supported by the church
school offering at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
4:00AM- Children in 3rd world countries are enjoying a meal from the Compassion Child
Program (http://www.compassion.com/) who receives donations from Broadway
Presbyterian Church in Rock Island, IL
(http://www.jr-miller.com/church/church-broadway.html).
5:00AM- Presbyterians are extending a helping hand to Canadians in need through prayer and
financial assistance (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church is a participant in the Presbyterian Coffee Project
(http://www.pcusa.org/coffee/).
7:00AM- A young boy is shutting off his alarm as he is waking up at Kemmerer Village
(http://www.kv-web.org/) which receives funding from First Presbyterian Church of
Wilmington, IL (http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/).
8:00AM- Before going to work, Hope is going to First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) to give blood during their blood drive.
9:00AM- Jen is bringing in paper goods along with canned goods for the food pantry at First
Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL.
10:00AM- Members of Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church are volunteering at Hope Haven
(http://www.hopehaven.org/).
11:00AM- After finding out a member of Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) is going in for surgery the prayer chain begins.
12:00PM- Ryan Bradney is studying at Louisville Seminary (http://www.lpts.edu/) and being
prayed for by Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
1:00PM- Members of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL are donating
money to Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitatillinois.org) to reach out to their
community.
2:00PM- Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) is donating money to
seminary students through the Theological Education Fund
(http://www.pcusa.org/seminaries/funds.htm) of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
3:00PM- The Restorative Justice Program of Jo Daviess County is receiving donations from
Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
4:00PM- Fairbury, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) members
are working together to plan this summer’s vacation Bible school for children.
5:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/) are delivering crisis meals to a family of the church.
6:00PM- The City Ward is meeting at their host location at Danville, IL Presbyterian Church.
7:00PM- Boy scouts (http://www.scouting.org/) are meeting at Milan, IL First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
8:00PM- Members of Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL are participants in the
Freeport Area Church Cooperative.
9:00PM- A nurse member of First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in
Springfield, IL is washing the feet of a homeless person teaching the importance of healthy
foot care.
10:00PM- The minister of First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) is reading over his sermon this evening before
laying down for the night.
11:00PM- As part of the Presbyterian prayer chain missionaries are being prayed for who are
serving around the world and in our own country
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Peace initiatives are taking place in Israel and Palestine territories through the World
Council of Churches (including PCUSA) in order to learn from their deeply rooted
conflicts (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 6, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- A man in Turkey is learning emergency medical procedures with financial assistance from
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcus.org/worldwide/turkey/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- A family in Ukraine is planting their garden to produce their own vegetables with funding
from Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/ukraine/programministries.htm).
3:00AM- A young boy who is deathly ill is being cared for at Bethany Hospital in the Philippines
which was opened by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/philippines/programministries.htm).
4:00AM- A child in China is being fed because of funds from the Presbyterian Church, USA
Hunger Program (http://www.pcusa.org/hunger).
5:00AM- The Christian Children’s Fund (http://www.christianchildrensfund.org/) is using money
received from Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/) to
help children in need around the world.
6:00AM- All 500 citizens of Waterman, IL are receiving a mass mailing from the Presbyterian
Church to inform them of the church and what they are doing for the community.
7:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) are donating money through offerings
to help those individuals in need locally and around the world.
8:00AM- A big box of donations from First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, IL
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/) is being delivered to the Christian Help Association.
9:00AM- A parent is signing her child up for “Literacy-in-Action” (http://www.literacyaction.org)
which is housed at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst ,IL
(http://www.eypc.org).
10:00AM- The janitor at Fairbury, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) is cleaning the new baby and mother room.
11:00AM- Pottawatomie Habitat for Humanity (http://phphabitat.org/) is opening a donation
from Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/).
12:00PM- Hurricane Katrina victims are benefiting from donations sent by Danville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
1:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Princeton, IL is financially supporting along with
volunteering at a variety of different agencies serving handicapped individuals.
2:00PM- Youth at Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) are benefiting financially from
Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatedchurch.com).
3:00PM- Members from Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL are volunteering at the
low cost clothing department in their community.
4:00PM- The United Churches of Galena, IL including Westminster United Presbyterian
Church, are meeting this afternoon to discuss plans for the CROP walk they will all be
participating in (http://www.curchworldservice.org/CROP).
5:00PM- Al, a member of First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org), is serving supper
to a homeless man at Helping Hands (http://helpinghandssi.org/) in Springfield, IL.
6:00PM- Members of Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL are meeting with other
area churches to begin planning for the community Christmas celebration in December.
7:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
(http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) are setting aside donated money to the church for
emergencies that may arise in their community within the coming year.
8:00PM- The Presbyterian women of First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are gathering
tonight to pray and worship for those suffering around the world.
9:00PM- Men of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church are signing up this evening for this summer’s
softball teams.
10:00PM- A Presbyterian worker in Kenya is teaching orphaned girls the technique of friendship
bracelets (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
11:00PM- Taiwanese are being assisted in establishing ministries in their community by the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/waiwan/programministries.htm)
12:00AM- A patient with leprosy is being seen at Presbyterian founded missionary hospital in
Thailand (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/mckean.htm).
NOVEMBER 7, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Ecuadorians are hearing the good news of the Gospel from Pat Dille, a missionary from
Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org).
2:00AM- A family in a 3rd world country is benefiting from the contributions of Schapville Zion
Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org) Sunday school’s class, which
contributes to the Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/).
3:00AM- A Kyrgyzstan citizen is learning English as part of the Presbyterian Church, USA
mission outreach (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/kyrgyzstan/programministries.htm).
4:00AM- In Ghana, a Presbyterian volunteer is sitting under a tree during a very hot day with an
older traditional man trying to learn his tribal language
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- The janitor at Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry is cleaning up after this evening’s
supper served by members of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL
(http://www.eypc.org/).
6:00AM- Ministers in the Peoria, IL area are gathering together this morning for a time of clergy
fellowship to discuss church issues and different missions happening around the area.
7:00AM- A member of the CLEPTOs (Crafters Living Everyday Passions To Obsess About
Scrapbooks) club of Oswego, IL Presbyterian Church is gathering her supplies for this
evenings meeting to make a scrapbook for her nephew.
8:00AM- The women’s group of Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL is currently
meeting for devotion time and prayer.
9:00AM- The Elizabeth, IL Nursing Home is receiving donations along with volunteers from
Schapville Zion Church (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
10:00AM- Charles, an older member of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church, is receiving
prescription assistance from his church this month for his medications.
11:00AM- The Northern Illinois Food Bank (http://www.northernilfoodbank.org/), who caters to
many poor individuals, is receiving donations and monetary contributions from Fox Valley,
IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/).
12:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/) is
a member of the United Churches of Galena.
1:00PM- The minister at First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is planning for this week’s adult Bible
study session.
2:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL is currently holding a canned food drive to
collect food for needy families in their community during the holiday season.
3:00PM- The pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL is joined by deacons to
deliver communion to shut-in members of their church.
4:00PM- The youth of Fairbury, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) are meeting this afternoon for fellowship and prayer.
5:00PM- The session meeting of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is opening with a short devotion.
6:00PM- Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church are meditating during their service of
healing and wholeness in Galena, IL.
7:00PM- Financial assistance is being sent to Springfield Overflow Shelter in Springfield, IL
from First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org).
8:00PM- Members of Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering money and supplies for the
Sutin Labor of Love Project to rebuild and fix homes of elderly adults in Chicago.
9:00PM- Donations are being sent from church families everywhere to the Presbyterian mission
worker they are supporting somewhere around the world
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
10:00PM- Jimmy, a Presbyterian living in Niger, is watching children as they play around with
tires and sticks (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
11:00PM- Andrea, a Presbyterian volunteer worker in Mumbai, is opening a package from her
church family which contains many comforts from home including Hershey candy
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- In Belgium, Presbyterian volunteers are swinging with children on the playground
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 8, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- Financial assistance is being received by Thailand Theology Seminary
(http://www.pcusa.org/globaled/institutionlist/mccgilvary.htm) from Presbyterian Church,
USA.
2:00AM- A Presbyterian missionary in Thailand, Ken Dobson, is being prayed for by members of
Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
3:00AM- Children in Meru, Kenya are receiving money and prayers from First Presbyterian
Church in Galena, IL (http://www.firstgalena.presbychurch.org/).
4:00AM- Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/) is donating money
to the Guatemala Habitat for Humanity to build small communities through Living
Waters for the World (http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org/).
5:00AM- The Crittenton Center (http://www.crittentoncenter.org/) is able to serve their clients
with donations from Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org/).
6:00AM- Waking up this morning, Edmund is remembering the happy memories he has from
working around the community at different mission sites through the Presbyterian
Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
7:00AM- Members of the small group Bible studies of First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, IL
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) are reading their Bible stories this morning before work in
order to prepare for their meetings this morning.
8:00AM- Luis is handing a shawl to his wife, who just arrived home from the hospital, which they
received from their church (Second Presbyterian Church, Freeport, IL) as part of their
shawl ministries.
9:00AM- A hungry rural neighbor to Sugar Tree Grove United Presbyterian Church in
Monmouth, IL is receiving a food basket to make it through the holiday season.
10:00AM- Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) is hand delivering their
donation to the local Salvation Army Food Bank.
11:00AM- George is surfing the web this morning at work and comes across the Schapville Zion
Church (http://www.schapvillezion.org/) website in Elizabeth, IL to read information
regarding the church and the community.
12:00PM- Volunteers from First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are gathering to begin
the planning process of the community shoe project at Christmas time.
1:00PM- The deacons of First Presbyterian Church in Danville, IL are donating food to the local
food pantry which assists 132 families.
2:00PM- The minister of Garden Plain, IL Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL is planning for
the adult Sunday school class this coming Sunday in order to coordinate it with her sermon.
3:00PM- The Naomi circle of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church is meeting to pray for
those suffering around the world (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
4:00PM- Planning for the youth group at First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is currently happening.
5:00PM- Donations from Sugar Tree Grove United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL are
aiding the Jamison Center
(http://www.co.kern.ca.us/dhs/ChildWelfareServices/jamison_center.html).
6:00PM- Jacob and Susan are attending GED classes at Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church in
collaboration with the local Methodist Church.
7:00PM- The Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/)
youth fellowship Bible study is meeting.
8:00PM- Senior highs and their parents are meeting at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church to
decide where their summer’s mission will be in the nation.
9:00PM- The Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery (http://www.miniobeirne.org) is receiving a child who
is in need of emergency child care; the nursery receives donations for the center from Knox
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
10:00PM- Residents at the Titus Home are sleeping in a safe shelter tonight thanks to donations
from First Presbyterian Church in Cobden, IL.
11:00PM- In London and Scotland Presbyterian mission workers are sitting in a pub with
church members watching the football game (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- Njeri and her family in Egypt are receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) with donations from Westminster Presbyterian Church in
Galena, IL (http://www.galenawestminster.org).
NOVEMBER 9, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- A student in Legon, Ghana at Trinity Theological College
(http://www.pcusa.org/globaled/institutionlist/legion.htm) is studying with financial
assistance from the Presbyterian Church, USA.
2:00AM- A child is receiving nutrition information from the Hunger Project in Tanzania
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/tanzania/programministries.htm) with financial assistance
from the Presbyterian Church, USA.
3:00AM- Presbyterian mission workers in Ethiopia, John and Gwen Haspels, are being prayed for
by Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
4:00AM- Workers in Indonesia are receiving support from Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) .
5:00AM- Raymond, Il Presbyterian/Methodist Church is financially supporting the United
Methodist Liberia Initiative.
6:00AM- Presbyterian ministers in the Chicago area are waking up this morning in order to
minister to community members.
7:00AM- The witness team of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is adopting a school by donating
needed items.
8:00AM- Victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita are receiving funding from Geneseo, IL
Presbyterian Church.
9:00AM- The First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is a participant in the Blackhawk
Presbyterian Connection (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/).
10:00AM- Sydney is coloring a picture at Open Hands Pre-School supported by Waterman, IL
Presbyterian Church and the local Methodist Church.
11:00AM- The pastor of First Presbyterian in Grand Tower, IL is visiting members of the church
who are shut-in and nursing home residents.
12:00PM- A victim of domestic violence is finding shelter at the Mutual Ground Shelter which
receives funding from Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/).
1:00PM- Louise, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL, is volunteering at the
Center of Hope, which provides services for individuals and families.
2:00PM- The youth director and minister of First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, IL
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) are meeting to discuss this Sunday’s children’s church.
3:00PM- Members of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) are meeting to discuss the ecumenical VBS
and worship services for next summer with other churches in the community.
4:00PM- Elijah is receiving Meals on Wheels (http://www.mowaa.org/) from volunteers of Second
Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL.
5:00PM- New members of Fairbury, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) are meeting with the pastor to learn about the church.
6:00PM- Ronald is opening the door of his house to let in members of Second Presbyterian
Church in Freeport, IL to receive his Meals on Wheels (http://www.mowaa.org/) dinner
this evening.
7:00PM- Due to a lack of close movie theaters, the Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church is
showing movies for community members.
8:00PM- The Common Place (http://friends.peoria.lib.il.us/community/commonplace.html) is able
to provide community ministry in Peoria, IL due to donations from First Federated
Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
9:00PM- A homeless man is sitting next to a member of First Presbyterian Church, Springfield,
IL and socializing around the same table (http://lincolnschurch.org).
10:00PM- Laura found shelter at the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Clinton, IA
(http://www.cpcqc.org/locations/), which is financially supported by Garden Plain
Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
11:00PM- Donations from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL are going towards
the Presbyterian Church (USA) Peacemaking Offering
(http://www.pcusa.org/peacemakingoffering/).
12:00AM- A traveling family who ran out of money is staying at a overnight shelter provided by
Danville, IL Presbyterian Church.
NOVEMBER 10, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Tajikistan is being rebuilt with help from the Presbyterian Church, USA teamed with
an NGO (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/tajikistan/programministries.htm)
2:00AM- Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church’s donations to “Hope in a Box” is helping families
overseas.
3:00AM- Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a crisis and Presbyterians are first on
the scene (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/congoindex.htm).
4:00AM- A South Korean boy is being treated at a hospital funded by the Presbyterian Church
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/southkorea/programministires.htm).
5:00AM- The Lost Boys of the Sudan are working, with the knowledge that members of First
Presbyterian Church of Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org) are continually praying for them.
6:00AM- Presbyterian women around the nation are preparing funeral meals for families and their
friends during their time of grief.
7:00AM- Brides and Grooms are starting their wedding day early in order to make their wedding
this afternoon at First Presbyterian Church to start their lives with love in the house of
the Lord.
8:00AM- The First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is a participant in Church Women
United (http://www.churchwomen.org/).
9:00AM- Women of Lincoln, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) are
meeting for coffee and devotion.
10:00AM- The YWCA Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center in Clinton, IA is receiving
financial assistance from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
11:00AM- Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) financially supports
Presbyterians for Restoring Creation (http://www.prcweb.org/).
12:00PM- The parish nurse of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is visiting members who are
currently in the hospital and nursing homes.
1:00PM- Members of Second Presbyterian Church are volunteering at the Freeport, IL Food
Pantry.
2:00PM- Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org) is assisting with
DuPage Co. (PADS) Public Action to Deliver Shelter (http://www.dupagepads.org).
3:00PM- Students at Blackburn College (http://www.blackburn.edu/) are financially benefiting
from Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church. (http://www.federatedchurch.com)
4:00PM- Members of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) are meeting with other churches in the
community to discuss their ecumenical Thanksgiving worship service.
5:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, IL (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) is a
supporter of the Opportunity School Project.
6:00PM- The choir of the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) is practicing this evening to prepare for Sunday
worship.
7:00PM- Donations from Presbyterian Church (USA) are still helping Minneapolis rebuild after
the bridge disaster (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
8:00PM- A man experiencing domestic violence is able to receive shelter, advocacy and legal
assistance from Sojourn Shelter (http://www.sojournshelter.org), which receives funding
from Knox Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.
9:00PM- Harris is reading the book from his adult book study at Fairbury, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) before he goes to bed this evening.
10:00PM- Money from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL is helping people in
Mexico.
11:00PM- Jinishian Memorial Program in Syria is working with the Presbyterian Church,
USA to help with relief projects to thousands of Armenians
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/syria/programministiries.htm).
12:00AM- Presbyterians are working in Sri Lanka to restore nutrition and living conditions of
poor Tamil plantation laborers
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/srilanka/programministries.htm).
NOVEMBER 11, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Imenti Presbytery is receiving funding from Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fvpres.com/) through the Blackhawk Presbytery
(http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) partnership.
2:00AM- A Presbyterian missionary is receiving support from Hanover, IL United Presbyterian
Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) as he teaches school in Mexico.
3:00AM- Nicaragua schools are shelving the books they received from First Presbyterian
Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org).
4:00AM- A child in Vietnam is brushing their teeth with the hygiene kit mailed by Church World
Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org), which is supported by various Presbyterian
churches.
5:00AM- Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church is being unlocked for parishioners to come and
attend Sunday school and worship this Sunday morning.
6:00AM- Members of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) are preparing for Sunday school and worship
at 10:30am.
7:00AM- Members of Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL are preparing to meet
for their worship service.
8:00AM- Members of Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL are preparing for Sunday
school and a time for worship this Sunday morning.
9:00AM- Ethel and Edward are awaiting the start of the worship service at Rio, IL Presbyterian
Church with their grandchildren, who will be participating in the children’s sermon.
10:00AM- Farmingdale Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL
(http://www.farmpreschurch.org) is gathering for Sunday school and worship with the
sacrament of communion.
11:00AM- Members of Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL
(http://www.central-pres.org/) are in the middle of their Sunday morning worship service.
12:00PM- A Hispanic Church in Bloomington, IL is using financial assistance from St. Luke
Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org).
1:00PM- The pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, IL
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/) is planning his meeting with the confirmation class.
2:00PM- Sixteen new Stephen Ministers (http://www.central-pres.org/) of Danville, IL
Presbyterian Church are counseling people through life transitions and crises.
3:00PM- Members of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering to clean the highway
during Adopt-A-Highway (http://www.adoptahighway.com/).
4:00PM- Jane is opening an invitation from Danville, IL Presbyterian Church to their next
community event.
5:00PM- The United Churches of Galena, IL, including Westminster United Presbyterian
Church(http://galenawestminster.org), are meeting to plan the community epiphany service.
6:00PM- The minister at Fairbury, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) is
contacting the confirmation class members to ensure they are feeling connected to the
church.
7:00PM- Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL (http://www.central-pres.org/) is
gathering for their ecumenical Thanksgiving service.
8:00PM- Money and volunteers from First Presbyterian Church of Ottawa, IL
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) are supporting Waveland, Mississippi/Hurricane
Katrina Relief.
9:00PM- A local shelter of Rockford, IL is able to open its doors to residents because of donations
from First Presbyterian Church (http://www.westminsterrockford.org).
10:00PM- Justin wakes up to a flashback of the Minneapolis Bridge Disaster causing him to read
cards he received from first responders including members of the Presbyterian Church
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
11:00PM- Presbyterians are funding projects to fight hunger and provide self-development in
Sierra Leone (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/sierraleone/programministries.htm).
12:00AM The minster of First Federated Church in Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) is
heading to the hospital after receiving a call regarding one of his parishioners who is being
admitted this evening due to chest pains.
NOVEMBER 12, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- Students are studying and learning at theological seminaries in Cameroon which are
financed through the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/cameroon/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- In Japan, a Presbyterian minister is reading I Corinthians 13: 4 “Love is patient and
kind. Love is not jealous, it does not brag, and it is not proud,” at a wedding he is performing
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Offerings from members of Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/) are going towards missions worldwide through the
Peacemaking Offering and One Great Hour of Sharing through the Presbyterian
Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org).
4:00AM- Presbyterians are giving money to Siberian Unreached People Initiative in Russia
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/russia/programministries.htm).
5:00AM- Peruvians in the midst of disaster are receiving relief and help from Presbyterians
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/latinamerica/peru-floods013107.htm).
6:00AM- The Menaul School is receiving financial support from Hanover, IL United
Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
7:00AM- Sitting down to breakfast at a local restaurant in Danville, IL Paul is reading his
placemat which is an advertisement for First Presbyterian Church.
8:00AM- Just Kids Daycare housed in Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is opening its doors for the day.
9:00AM- A prayer chain is beginning with the members of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/) to support a member going into the hospital.
10:00AM- A member of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church is reading the newsletter to find out about
the happenings in their church.
11:00AM- Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatedchurch.com) is
participating in and financially aiding the United Campus Ministry of Southern Illinois
University (http://www.siu.edu/~ucm/) in Edwardsville, IL.
12:00PM- A new family to Lincoln, IL is looking at an advertisement to join First Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) members in worship on Wednesday or Sunday.
1:00PM- Donations from Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL are being
sent to Jo Daviess County Youth Wellness Conference
(http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/jdc/4hyouth-jodaviess.html).
2:00PM- Members of Greenville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.greenvillepresbyterian.org/) are gathering to discuss this summer’s worship
service at a local shelter and lake to start working out all of the details.
3:00PM- The deacons of First Presbyterian Church in Danville, IL are beginning to contact
different agencies to set up service projects for their youth in the summer.
4:00PM- Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church has a connection with a local recovery center.
5:00PM- Fred, a member of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/), is
showing pictures the trip he went on to assist in the Hurricane Katrina Relief.
6:00PM- Money from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL is being donated to help
Victory Center employees serve their residents in Clinton, IA.
7:00PM- The Christopher family is eating supper at the Ottawa, IL Food Pantry
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) who receives donations from First Presbyterian Church.
8:00PM- The liturgical drama members of Wheatland Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) are practicing this evening to prepare for Sunday’s worship.
9:00PM- Kyle and Naseen, both abused children, are waking up at Tyler’s Justice Center for
Children (http://www.tylerjusticecenter.org) which receives annual contributions from
Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL
10:00PM- This evening woman is receiving blood through a blood transfusion that was received from
a Blood Drive at Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church.
11:00PM- The Lathrop Presbyterian Church (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm) is
building a new church development to introduce Jesus back into the lives of the community.
12:00AM- A family in Vietnam is receiving an animal to use as a means of survival from the Heifer
Project (http://www.heifer.org) and donations from Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fvpres.com/).
NOVEMBER 13, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- Indonesian citizens are praying and singing in the name of the Lord with PC (USA)
missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
2:00AM- A child in India is having an IV administered after being admitted to Miraj Medical
Center, which is supported by PC (USA) money
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/miraj.htm ).
3:00AM- A man in Turkey is performing emergency medical procedures after receiving training
from missionaries of the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcus.org/worldwide/turkey/programministries.htm).
4:00AM- A Kenyan counselor is listening to a patient who was recently diagnosed with HIV at the
VCT Centers (Volunteer Counseling and Testing), which is a partner with the PC(USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/aids-international).
5:00AM- Street boys at the Drop-In Centre of Mombasa, Kenya are looking for boxes to sleep on
with Presbyterian volunteers (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- The minister of Lakeview Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL is on her way to the
hospital to be with a parishioner who will be having surgery today
(http://www.lakeviewpresbyterian.org/).
7:00AM- Peruvians are building a micro hydropower plant to produce electricity with funding from
the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/peru/programministries.htm).
8:00AM- The mission money from Princeville First Presbyterian Church goes to a variety of
local, national, and international charities
9:00AM- Sandy is opening the newsletter from her church to see what is happening in the life of her
church, Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport, IL.
10:00AM- Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is a strong supporter of Christian
Motorcyclists Association (http://www.cmausa.org/).
11:00AM- Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church is working with area churches to fund the
ecumenical food pantry (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
12:00PM- Donations from Fairbury, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) are being sent to the Community Welfare Clearing
House.
1:00PM- Fox Valley, IL hospice is receiving financial donations from Fox Valley Presbyterian
Church (http://www.fvpres.com/).
2:00PM- Members of St. Anne Presbyterian Church are visiting a local nursing home for
community outreach (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
3:00PM- The minister of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL is meeting
with other clergy to plan ecumenical mission opportunities
(http://www.galenawestminster.org).
4:00PM- Members of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church are telling community members to
attend their church with the logo: “A church with a heart, in the heart of the city.”
5:00PM- Members of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/) are
volunteering at Elgin Mental Health Center as part of their mission outreach.
6:00PM- Members of Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/) are
gathering with Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/) ministers.
7:00PM- The session of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church is currently meeting and discussing issues
concerning the church.
8:00PM- The pastor of Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church is ending the session meeting with a
prayer asking God “to send us those people no one else wants.”
9:00PM- A yoga instructor is promoting health in the yoga fit classes at Springfield First
Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org/small_group.htm).
10:00PM- After a severe car accident Wyatt is receiving a blood transfusion provided by a blood
drive at First Presbyterian Church.
11:00PM- Presbyterians in Egypt are viewing the world from a different point of view
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- A leprosy patient is being treated physically, psychologically, and socially at Rawalpindi
Leprosy Hospital in Pakistan
(http://www.pcusa.org/helath/international/profiles/rawalpin.htm).
NOVEMBER 14, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church is financially supporting Pastor Tieku of Ghana.
2:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Raymond, IL are financially supporting
wells in Africa to support individuals with clean drinking water.
3:00AM- Children, who are being served by Presbyterian missionaries in Turkey, are beginning
their meal with a word of prayer for those around the world in need
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- A little boy in Ukraine is eating vegetables he picked from his garden today with funding
from Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/ukraine/programministries.htm).
5:00AM- Money donated to Church World Service(http://www.churchworldservice.org) from the
Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm) is helping
those in need around the world.
6:00AM- Sudanese refugees are worshiping with Presbyterian missionaries opening their time of
worship with a word of prayer for those lost and suffering
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
7:00AM- Drake is receiving a loaf of bread from Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) as part of their Bread Ministries
(http://www.breadministries.org/).
8:00AM- Danny, a community member, is reading a newspaper article about Second Presbyterian
Church in Freeport, IL.
9:00AM- Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) supports Habitat for Humanity
(http://www.habitat.org/) manually and financially.
10:00AM- Mission efforts around the community are receiving financial donations from Fox Valley,
IL Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.fvpres.com/) annual community rummage sale.
11:00AM- The offering from Fairbury, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) is being sent to Miles of Dollars Charity.
12:00PM- Donations from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL are being sent to
Winning Wheels in Prophetstown, IL (http://www.winningwheelsinc.com/).
1:00PM- Walking into the Chamber of Commerce office, Jackie is picking up a brochure for
Danville, IL Presbyterian Church.
2:00PM- Members of St. Anne, IL Presbyterian Church are planning their holiday baskets
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
3:00PM- A family is able to receive affordable health care from TriCity Family Services
(http://www.tricityfamilyservices.org/) and Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.fvpres.com/).
4:00PM- A family is enjoying food from the local food pantry supported by First Presbyterian
Fairbury, IL (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/).
5:00PM- The Radcliff family of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are using their prayer book
from church to encourage family prayer within the household.
6:00PM- Adult members and friends of Rio, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting for a Bible
study.
7:00PM- The federated board of Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatechurch.com) is preparing for their meeting with a devotion.
8:00PM- A terminally ill patient at the local hospital is wrapped in a shawl from Wheatland
Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL as part of their shawl ministry.
9:00PM- A new congregation in Denver, Iglesia Presbiteriana De Valverde New Church
Development, is expanding and sharing space with Valverde Community Church part of PC
(USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
10:00PM- Mercer County Crisis Center (http://mcfcc.com) is combating family violence with the
financial assistance of New Windsor, IL First Presbyterian Church.
11:00PM- The Cuba Presbytery is in partnership with Yorkfield Presbyterian Church in
Elmhurst, IL (http://www.eypc.org/).
12:00AM- Rural Pakistan patients are being treated at the Christian Hospital, which is funded
by Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/taxila.htm).
NOVEMBER 15, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- A delivery man in Ghana is giving blankets to children from Church World Service
(http://www.churchworldservice.org) and Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in
Winnebago, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) .
2:00AM- A family in Somalia is receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) and donations from Presbyterian churches around the nation
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- “May God watch over those in need and those who are trying to find him,” the child Jafari
is saying as he is working in Kenya with a PC(USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm) volunteer.
4:00AM- Disasters are happening in Liberia and families are seeing Presbyterians first on the
scene as counselors and emergency personnel
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/liberia-index.htm).
5:00AM- Teachers are conferencing with young students at a Presbyterian Church, USA funded
school in the Philippines
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/philippines/programministries.htm).
6:00AM- Residents are being served at the Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) because of
donations from Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
7:00AM- The pastor of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is submitting his weekly article to the
newspaper.
8:00AM- Sally, a shut in of First Presbyterian Fairbury, IL (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/), is
being visited by her pastor for a word of prayer.
9:00AM- Elle and her children are staying at Lazarus House
(http://www.lazarushouseonline.com/), which receives donations from Fox Valley, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/).
10:00AM- A man who is in need of some financial assistance is seeking out the members of
Fairbury, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/).
11:00AM- Financial donations from First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are being sent
to the Gateway Coalition where members also volunteer their time.
12:00PM- Mason is shopping at Son-Shine Center for used clothing which receives donations from
Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
1:00PM- Deacons of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) are visiting
homebound members to keep those individuals connected to their church family and life.
2:00PM- Anyone walking into St. Anne, IL Presbyterian Church can hear different types of
music (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
3:00PM- Members of Ottawa, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/)
are active participants in community outreach through a variety of different local projects.
4:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Milan, IL are donating items to different
community shelters they support (http://www.milanfirstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com).
5:00PM- Members of Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church are helping in a variety of different
community activities through their actions and monetary donations.
6:00PM- Small groups discussing the Christian faith at Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.federatedchurch.com) are meeting for EFM (Education For Ministry).
7:00PM- Lucy, a member of Geneseo, IL First Presbyterian Church, is leading the Bible study
entitled “Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.”
8:00PM- A Hispanic couple is walking into the first Hispanic Presbyterian Church in
Northwest Arkansas (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
9:00PM- A Presbyterian missionary in the Philippines is reading the different missions
Presbyterians are involved in while they are living their life with Filipinos
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
10:00PM- A woman and her daughter are cleaning a house of a client as part of a self-development
program in Nicaragua funded by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/nicaragua/programministries.htm).
11:00PM-Presbyterians are working in Sudan with the ACT (Action by Churches Together
International) to respond to the emergency of displaced persons
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/sudan/programministries.htm).
12:00AM- Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church is supporting prayer houses in Malawi for
individuals within the community to have a safe place for prayer, devotion, and reflection.
NOVEMBER 16, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- PROVADENIC in Nicaragua is working to promote nutrition and health in rural
communities with funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/provaden.htm).
2:00AM- A Venezuelan family is receiving an animal through the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org) and Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) in Winnebago, IL.
3:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are donating to Church
World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org/) to serve people around the world.
4:00AM- Primary and secondary students in Kenya are being sponsored by Blackhawk/ Imenti,
Kenya Presbytery (http://www.blackhawkpresbytery.org/) partnership group.
5:00AM- First Presbyterian Church’s (Paw Paw, IL) members are beginning to wake up for
their morning worship and Sunday school (http://www.orgsites.com/il/2pawspresbyterian).
6:00AM- Marissa, a homeless single woman, is sheltering at Hesed House
(http://www.hesedhouse.org) which receives monies from Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/).
7:00AM- The deacons of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) are adding
names to the prayer chain for members to pray for those hurting in their community.
8:00AM- Members of Fairbury, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/) are
donating money and time to Habitat for Humanity (http://www.heifer.org/).
9:00AM- Harbor Crest Nursing Home is receiving donations from Garden Plain Presbyterian
Church in Winnebago, IL.
10:00AM- Chris is arranging this year’s “growing kids through golf” at Danville, IL Presbyterian
Church.
11:00AM- The Robertson family is enjoying a refurbished apartment from Hanover, IL United
Presbyterian Church’s (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) donations.
12:00PM- Louis is transporting an older member of First Presbyterian Church in Springfield,
IL (http://lincolnschurch.org) to a doctor’s appointment as part of Caregiver Interfaith
Volunteer Services (CIVS).
1:00PM- Eugene is at working speaking with a fellow member of St. Anne, IL First Presbyterian
Church about their adult Sunday school class this past week while other co-workers
overhear their conversation (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
2:00PM- A child is being advocated for through Court Appointed Special Advocates for
Children of Kane County (http://www.casakanecounty.org) which is supported by Fox
Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/).
3:00PM- Members of Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering this evening for a time
of fellowship with other Christians in their community.
4:00PM- Organization of the holiday food baskets is currently happening at Eldorado, IL
Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church members are discussing “How to become real:
Principles from the Velveteen Rabbit and Scripture”.
6:00PM- An aunt and her nephew are serving a meal to homeless families at Joliet Daybreak
Homeless Shelter (http://www.cc-doj.org/daybreak.htm) as part of the Central
Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL outreach mission.
7:00PM- Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a community wide dance for all ages.
8:00PM- Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church’s parents and youth are gathering this evening in
order to discuss this summer’s mission trip destination and work.
9:00PM- The PC(USA) Mission Initiative: Joining Hearts and Hands is aiding missionaries
around the world as well as giving a helping hand to Presbyterians at home
(http://www.pcusa.org/joiningheartsandhands.org).
10:00PM- A Presbyterian official in the UN office is offering assistance to peacemaking efforts in
Iraq (http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/iraq/index.htm).
11:00PM- A child in China is being fed because of funds from the Presbyterian Church, USA
Hunger Program (http://www.pcusa.org/hunger).
12:00AM- A young girl is being treated at the Christian Mission Hospital in Rajshahi,
Bangladesh with funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/rajshahi.htm).
NOVEMBER 17, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Girls in the Sudan are sewing garments to help pay for their education with sewing
supplies provided by missions of the Presbyterian Church USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/sudan/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- Patients are still being seen at Tansen Hospital, which was one of the first projects of the
United Mission to Nepal with the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/tansen.htm).
3:00AM- Children in Gaza are being rocked to sleep by Presbyterian missionaries after
experiencing immense disasters in their lives
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/middleeast/gaza083006.htm).
4:00AM- Children in Mexico are using blankets and school supplies they received from Hanover,
IL United Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
5:00AM- The Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon is able to educate future
ministers with funding from First United Church Oak Park, IL
(http://www.firstunitedoakpark.com/).
6:00AM- Presbyterian Church, USA is funding self development projects in Cameroon
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/cameroon/programministries.htm).
7:00AM- Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org) is
sending donations to the Plainfield and Yorkville Food Pantries this morning as part of
their community outreach project.
8:00AM- Over 100 adult members of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church are reading the Bible
through the year of the Bible outline (http://www.fvpres.com/).
9:00AM- Roger is cleaning the Rock River Food Pantry which receives annual donations from
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
10:00AM- Tom and Sue just received a knitted blanket from their church, First Presbyterian
Fairbury, IL (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/), for their new baby boy.
11:00AM- Garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL members are donating money to the
Mexico mission trip of their senior high youth group.
12:00PM- At a lunch meeting, members of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church are planning this
summer’s vacation Bible school for the youth of the community and women’s shelter.
1:00PM- The pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Kankakee, IL, along with deacons, is
visiting shut-in members to pray with them.
2:00PM- Children at Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) are receiving financial support
from Rio, IL Presbyterian Church.
3:00PM- The CIEDC is receiving donations from Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
4:00PM- Members of Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are walking into the building in order to
participate in the session discussing the Gospel and Harry Potter.
5:00PM- Rev. Baker of Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church is giving money to a traveling needy
family from the church’s emergency fund.
6:00PM- Joseph, a member of St. Anne, IL Presbyterian Church, is opening their session
meeting with a prayer for those in the community and around the world who are suffering
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
7:00PM- During the session meeting tonight at Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church confirmands
are being asked a series of questions including: “Where are you looking for God?”.
8:00PM- Kyler is scanning the items that Betty is buying this evening for Gibson City, IL
Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hour on Sunday morning.
9:00PM- A man who received Home Health Care has a medical question this evening and is
speaking to one of the on-call nurses who is a member of Center Presbyterian Church in
Seaton, IL.
10:00PM- A young man in South Africa is learning a trade in Learn to Earn, an organization
Washington, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.wpcusa.org) donates to financially.
11:00PM- Homeless teenagers in the United Kingdom are staying in phone booths and being
prayed for by Presbyterians (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
12:00AM- A women in the Dominican Republic is making bricks as part of the Presbyterian
Church, USA’s self-development projects
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/dominicanrepublic/programministires.htm).
NOVEMBER 18, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- A young boy is sitting next to his dying grandfather who is being treated at Okhaldhunga
Hospital in Nepal with funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/okhaldhu.htm).
2:00AM- A health care professional is learning procedures in Kyrgyzstan as part of the
Presbyterian Church, USA mission outreach
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/kyrgyzstan/programministries.htm).
3:00AM- Presbyterian volunteers in Bangladesh are teaching children a craft they know while
they are learning a new craft of the traditional people
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- Nolen is leaving a message on Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church’s answering
machine this morning to announce the arrival of his new baby girl to be added to the joys in
this morning’s worship service.
5:00AM- Emails are being sent from First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in
Springfield, IL to Sancti Spiritius Presbyterian Church in Cuba as part of their
spiritual partnership (http://lincolnschurch.org/cuba_ministries.htm).
6:00AM- Members of Kankakee, IL Presbyterian Church are waking up in order to make it to
Sunday school and Sunday morning worship.
7:00AM- An inspiring musical minister is being trained at Theological Presbyterian Seminary
of Mexico with funding from brothers and sisters in the United States
(http://www.pcusa.org/globaled/institutionlist/mexico.htm)
8:00AM- Children at Rio, IL Presbyterian Church who are part of JAMS, the children’s choir, are
preparing to sing at the worship service.
9:00AM- At Presbyterian Church, USA national Caregiver Sunday caregivers are being
honored nationally (http://www.pcusa.org/missionyearbook/Nov/19.html).
10:00AM- Members of Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) are gathering for Sunday morning worship.
11:00AM- St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org) in Bloomington, IL is gathering
for weekly worship.
12:00PM- Cheryl and Ben are getting in their car after Sunday school, worship, and fellowship time
at their church, First Presbyterian Fairbury, IL (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org/).
1:00PM- Betty, a shut-in member of First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, IL
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) is visiting with deacons at her home.
2:00PM- Ava and Adele are pre-school students at the faith based pre-school at Fox Valley, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/); The Growing Place.
3:00PM- Counseling sessions are beginning for new and struggling parents at First Presbyterian
Church in St. Anne, IL (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
4:00PM- Members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering with community
members for a Thanksgiving service and dinner.
5:00PM- Samantha, a volunteer for Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com), is delivering donations to People Helping People
Byron Food Pantry.
6:00PM- A short Bible study session is currently in session at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church
concerning Biblical and theological issues.
7:00PM- Families of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) are gathering for their contemporary service.
8:00PM- The ecumenical Thanksgiving dinner in Petersburg, IL is ending this evening.
9:00PM- A cashier at Econo Foods is scanning the items for this Sunday’s fellowship time at First
Presbyterian Church in Eldorado, IL that is going to be hosted by the Zimmer family.
10:00PM- Bart, a shut in member of Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org), is listening to the audio tape of worship.
11:00PM- A Kyrgyzstan citizen is learning English as part of the Presbyterian Church, USA
mission outreach (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/kyrgyzstan/programministries.htm).
12:00AM- Presbyterian volunteers in Japan are teaching games from America while they are
learning games of the traditional people (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 19, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a crisis and Presbyterians are first on
the scene (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/congoindex.htm).
2:00AM- Julian, a German missionary, is conversing with a Young Adult Volunteer PC(USA) as
they are working together in West Bromwich, UK at the YMCA
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- Homeless residents in Miami are being served by Presbyterian missionaries at their
shelter this night with a warm place to sleep (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
4:00AM- A child in Vietnam is brushing their teeth with the hygiene kit mailed by Church World
Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org), which is supported by various Presbyterian
Churches (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM-During a moment of being homesick at their first year of college a student again reads over
the card they received from their hometown church, First Federated Church of
Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com).
6:00AM- Preparations are being made this morning for the community free dinner to be served at
Gibson, IL Presbyterian Church this evening.
7:00AM- Female members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting for their weekly
devotion.
8:00AM- Members of Fairbury, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresfairbury.org)
are opening their newsletter to see what is happening in the life of their church.
9:00AM- Residents of Kankakee, IL are receiving financial assistance from Child Evangelism
Fellowship (http://www.cefonline.com/) and First Presbyterian Church.
10:00AM- Jeff, a needy high school student, is receiving a scholarship from parishioners at First
Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
11:00AM- Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church is preparing to join in a worldwide service.
12:00PM- The Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/) of Kankakee, IL is receiving
donations and volunteer help from First Presbyterian Church.
1:00PM- A postal employee is delivering Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church’s newsletters to
members.
2:00PM- Springfield First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) is working with
CIOP (Central Illinois Organizing Project) (http://www.ciop.org/) to develop a grassroots
coalition for homeless.
3:00PM- A shut-in of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church is being visited and prayed for by fellow
members.
4:00PM- Students and parents are receiving drug awareness programs from ROWVA
(Rio/Oneida/Wataga/Victoria/Altona), who receives support from Rio, IL Presbyterian
Church.
5:00PM- Thanksgiving baskets are being prepared by members of Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian
Church for community members.
6:00PM- Committees at Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) are
beginning their meetings with a word of prayer.
7:00PM- Jessie is shopping for groceries at the Angel Food Ministry in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.angelfoodministries.com/) that provides groceries at half cost with donations
from Middle Creek Presbyterian Church (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
8:00PM- Darryl, an elder at Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church, is contacting the care group of
members he is in charge of at his church to ensure members stay in contact and feel they are
being served in their needs by the church.
9:00PM- A family in Israel is receiving necessities from funding and missionaries of the
Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org/jinishian/).
10:00PM- The Christian Health and Agricultural Service Ahladipur in Bangladesh is
receiving funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/bangladesh/programministries.htm).
11:00PM An adolescent girl is knocking on the door of Middle Ground Project of Knox
Presbyterian Church Congregational-Based Ministry in Los Angeles, CA
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
12:00AM- Presbyterians in Tanzania are logging on to read about the Presbytery of East
Africa which is associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 20, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- A young boy with a broken leg is being splinted at Christian Mission Hospital in
Rajshahi, Bangladesh with funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/rajshahi.htm).
2:00AM- A crisis is happening in Liberia and Presbyterians are first on the scene of the disaster
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/liberia-index.htm).
3:00AM- A family in Laos is receiving an animal from Heifer Project (http://www.heifer.org/)
bought by Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church.
4:00AM- Translated Bibles are being read in other parts of the world which were donated by
Wycliffe Bible Translators (http://www.wycliffe.org/) which receives monetary donations
from Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.
5:00AM- In Azerbaijan, Presbyterian missionaries are talking with community members while
they cook their evening meal (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- Eleanor is putting meat in a crock-pot for the potluck tonight at her church, Wheatland
Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL.
7:00AM- A community family in need of money for gas is receiving a voucher from Hanover, IL
United Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
8:00AM- The director of Kindermusic is organizing and setting up the room at Danville, IL
Presbyterian Church for the class this evening.
9:00AM- Preparations for the joint Thanksgiving Eve communion service with First
Congregational, First Lutheran, and Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church are underway
during the joint meeting this morning.
10:00AM- Food received from members of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church is being put on shelves
on the Food Bank for citizens to obtain.
11:00AM- Lucy, a student at Galesburg Christian School (http://www.galesburgchristian.com/), is
attending her school which is financially supported by Rio, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00PM- Scott, a homeless older man, is receiving shelter and supplies at Carpenters Place
(http://www.carpentersplace.org) which receives donations from Middle Creek
Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
1:00PM- Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church members are planning the fun activity for their
church this month for community and church members.
2:00PM- Catherine, an adult member of Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/), is telling her friend about the mission trip she went on
with her church this summer for adults.
3:00PM- Marie Katherine, a newborn at St. Mary’s Hospital, is being wrapped up in a blanket
received from First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
4:00PM- A Girl Scouts (http://www.girlscouts.org/) chapter is saying their pledge to begin their
meeting in Kankakee, IL First Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- Members of Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) are
meeting with homeless at Kumler Methodist Church (http://www.knms.org/) for their
Tuesday evening coffee house.
6:00PM- New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church is having their ecumenical Thanksgiving
service.
7:00PM- Milan, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is
meeting for their Thanksgiving eve service.
8:00PM- The prayer and healing service for Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL
(http://www.central-pres.org/) is ending after an hour service.
9:00PM- Family violence services are being provided through the Harbor House
(http://www.harborhouseday.org) and donations from Kankakee, IL First Presbyterian
Church.
10:00PM- Donations from the U2 Eucharist Community Wide Communion Service are being
sent to eradicate poverty, hunger, malaria, and AIDS in 3rd world countries in
Springfield, IL (http://lincolnschurch.org/U2_Eucharist.htm).
11:00PM- Presbyterians are the first on the scene at disasters in Gaza
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/middleeast/gaza083006.htm).
12:00AM- Pastor Tieku of Ghana is working with financial backing from Princeville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
NOVEMBER 21, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- The Presbyterian Church, USA supports their partners in Jordan and the Holy Land
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/jordan/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- A disaster is happening in Malawi and Presbyterians are first on the scene
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/malawi-index.htm).
3:00AM-- A family in Venezuela is self-providing thanks to the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org) and donations from children at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
4:00AM- The International Children’s Defense Fund (http://www.childrensdefense.org/) is
receiving donations from First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, IL
(http://www.firstpresdecatur.org/).
5:00AM- The people of Malawi are grateful for Marion Medical Mission’s
(http://marionmedical.org/) clean wells, with donations from Jacksonville, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
6:00AM- Male members of Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting for a devotion.
7:00AM- The minister at Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church is planning for this week’s worship
service as well as the Sunday evening contemporary service.
8:00AM- Rockford Rescue Mission (http://www.rockfordrescuemission.org) is receiving donations
from Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
9:00AM- The members of Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) are donating money to needy families in their community
during the holiday season.
10:00AM- A woman in seminary is able to buy her books to study thanks to the Presbyterian women
of Kankakee, IL First Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- The Federated Church in Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/)
supports PC (USA) (http://www.pcusa.org) along with American Baptist Churches (USA)
(http://www.abc-usa.org/) mission worldwide.
12:00PM- Krista is giving blood to the Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/) which is supported also
by Schapville Zion in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
1:00PM- A nursing home in St. Anne, IL is receiving donations from First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
2:00PM- Members of Kankakee, IL First Presbyterian Church are volunteering with Hospice
of Kankakee Valley (http://www.hkvcares.org/).
3:00PM- Over 100 adults in Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpc@fvpres.com/)
are helping with the youth ministries within the church.
4:00PM- Children are arriving at Rio, IL Presbyterian Church for youth group and confirmation
time.
5:00PM- Vic Anderson is being prayed for by members of his home church, Flora, IL Presbyterian
Church, as he continues his journey to be a Commissioned Lay Pastor.
6:00PM- Children of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL are gathering for their kids’
club program.
7:00PM- The community Thanksgiving eve service is being held and supported by the United
Churches of Galena including Westminster United Presbyterian Church.
8:00PM- Youth at Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church are signing up for caroling in December
to different shut-ins and nursing homes during their youth fellowship time this evening.
9:00PM- The Presbyterian Church, USA supports missions in Israel/Palestine
(http://www.pcusa.org/jinishian/).
10:00PM- Children are eating nutritiously in Egypt at the site of Care with Love funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/give/online/projectSelectAction.do?numberString=E051657).
11:00PM- The Presbyterian Church, USA is promoting all non-violence relationships with
Domestic Violence Awareness Network (http://www.pcus.org/phewa/padvn.htm).
12:00AM- Presbyterians are first on the scene of a disaster in Niger
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/africa/nigerindex.htm).
NOVEMBER 22, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- The Presbyterian Church, USA is assisting Southwest Bethel Synod Community
Health Program financially in Ethiopia with medical care
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/centrals.htm).
2:00AM- A couple who just delivered a premature baby is receiving a shawl from the Tabitha circle
at Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org).
3:00AM- Women in a variety of foreign lands are working hard preparing items for Harrisburg, IL
Presbyterian Church to sell through the 10,000 Villages Program
(http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/).
4:00AM- In Taiwan, Presbyterian missionaries are working hard to teach their new friends of the
American holiday of Thanksgiving (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
5:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Mombasa, Kenya are slaving over hot “jikos” in order to
prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal for their newfound friends and family
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- Presbyterians around the nation are waking this morning in order to prepare
community Thanksgiving dinners for all.
7:00AM- A family who needs help in the time of a crisis in Sandwich, IL is receiving assistance
from the Good Samaritan Project and the Federated Church
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/).
8:00AM- Food vouchers from First Presbyterian Church are being given out to needy citizens of
Wilmington, IL (http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/).
9:00AM- Students at local schools in Lincoln, IL are benefiting from the tutor arriving from First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
10:00AM- The American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/) is receiving monetary donations
from First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
11:00AM- Members of the YM/WCA (http://www.k3ymca.org/, http://www.ywca.org/kankakee) in
Kankakee, IL are able to use the facilities with donations from First Presbyterian
Church.
12:00PM- A child at Scales Mound School is enjoying the company of their “grandparent” through
the grandparent program at Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL
(http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
1:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church and Star Baptist church in Eldorado, IL are
meeting to discuss this summer’s lunch program for children up to the age of 18.
2:00PM- Contact between Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) and Slidell, Louisiana
(http://www.pcusa.org/katrina/) is happening to discuss future plans for mission trips.
3:00PM- Preparations at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, IL
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/) are being made for their Thanksgiving service.
4:00PM- Fred, a resident of Eureka, IL is flipping through the Woodford County Journal and
spots an advertisement to attend First Presbyterian Church for worship.
5:00PM- A family in Chenoa, IL is receiving a food basket from First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
6:00PM- Three disabled neighbors to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/) are receiving a Thanksgiving dinner.
7:00PM- A child at Kemmerer Village (http://www.kv-web.org/) is receiving a birthday card from
members of Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church.
8:00PM- Thula Sizwe, a spiritual African musical group of Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) is practicing for their upcoming performance.
9:00PM- The Federated Church (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) is supporting the Safe
Passage Shelter for abused women in Sandwich, IL through their donations.
10:00PM- After a hard day of serving community members Presbyterians around the nation are
cleaning up from community Thanksgiving dinners.
11:00PM- People worldwide are receiving Thanksgiving fellowship funds which is financially
assisted by Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
12:00AM- Presbyterian missionaries in Scotland are preparing a Thanksgiving meal for each
other to have a time of socialization with each other and their newfound friends
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
NOVEMBER 23, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM Funding for the Surma Health Project in Ethiopia comes from the Presbyterian
Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/surma.htm).
2:00AM- A patient is being seen at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Israel/Palestine with support from
the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/ahliarab.htm).
3:00AM- A child in Bolivia is receiving necessities from donations to Compassion Child
(http://www.compassion.com/) from Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org).
4:00AM - Presbyterians are first on the scene of a disaster in Sierra Leone
(http://www.pcusa.org.pda.stories.sierraleone-jimpellostory010506.htm).
5:00AM- Korean Presbyterian Churches overseas are contacting US Korean Presbyterian
Churches in order to coordinate simultaneous worship services
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- Children in orphanages of Iraq/Afghanistan are enjoying toys donated by Farmingdale
Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Plains, IL (http://www.farmpreschurch.org).
7:00AM- A terminally ill patient is receiving a prayer shawl from Wheatland Presbyterian
Church in Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org).
8:00AM- Underwear and socks collected at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, IL
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/) for the “Undy Sunday” Charity drive of the Catholic
Charities are being delivered to foster children.
9:00AM- Adam, a member of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church, is being prayed for by fellow
members during his time of need.
10:00AM- The Libby family, residents of Eureka, IL, are receiving grocery certificates from the
Presbyterian Church to help provide a Thanksgiving meal for their family.
11:00AM- The Christian education director at Danville, IL Presbyterian Church is planning for
this month’s shining star and mid-high youth weekly fellowship.
12:00PM- A homeless man and his dog are being ministered to through Servants Heart and
Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org).
1:00PM- A couple passing through Hanover, IL (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org), who
are running low on money, are receiving gas and food vouchers from United Presbyterian
Church.
2:00PM- Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) is donating money to the Theological Education
Fund (http://www.pcusa.org/seminaries/funds.htm).
3:00PM- Women of Flora, IL Presbyterian Church are preparing a funeral meal for a family of
the church.
4:00PM- A real-estate agent is delivering a box to a new family in Lincoln, IL that contains
information about First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
5:00PM- Parenting classes are being held at Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church through the
Egyptian Mental Health Program (http://www.egyptian.org/).
6:00PM- A majority of the Main Street organization in Eldorado, IL is composed of First
Presbyterian Church members.
7:00PM- Members of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church are gathering for their
“Basement Bijou”, movie and a message (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
8:00PM- Patricia and Anne are walking into Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church to meet with the
other members of the women’s group this evening to have a time of fellowship and prayer.
9:00PM- Grant is opening a birthday card from his church, Wheatland Presbyterian Church in
Plainfield, IL (http://www.wheatlandpres.org), and is showing his mother the nice things
the staff had to say to him on his birthday.
10:00PM- Presbyterians were the first on the scene and are continuing to aid in tsunami relief in
Asia (http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/asia/asia-earthquake1204.htm).
11:00PM- A member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) is challenging bar goers to donate
the equivalent amount of money to the church as they spent on alcohol tonight.
12:00AM- Thirty children worldwide are receiving their necessities in life through Compassion
International (http://www.compassion.com/) who receives donations from the Federated
Church in Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/).
NOVEMBER 24, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Impoverished people among the Dalits in the slums of Khurbura in India are being
supported through projects in the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://wwwpcusa.org/health/international/profiles/sneha.htm).
2:00AM- Mexican students are benefiting from mission money Hanover, IL United Presbyterian
Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) is donating to their school and
education.
3:00AM- The Federated Church in Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) is
receiving prayers from their sister church in Costa Rica.
4:00AM- Presbyterians are the first on the scene at disasters in China
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/rin-100606.htm#china).
5:00AM- Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church members are sending donations to the Smurna
people in Ethiopia.
6:00AM- Beatrice, a resident at Plainfield, IL Nursing Home, is writing a letter to her daughter
this morning telling her about Wheatland Presbyterian Church
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) youth who are coming this evening to make crafts.
7:00AM- Men of Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering for their prayer breakfast.
8:00AM- Sarah and Anne are shopping at the Son-Shine Center which provides funds for rent to
individuals through the sale of inexpensive used clothing and assistance from Schapville
Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/).
9:00AM- Poor residents in Aurora, IL are using the goods they received from Ottawa, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) through Save One Soul.
10:00AM- Members of St. Anne, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) are strong supporters of youth community
activities and encourage their youth to participate in a safe social environment.
11:00AM- Daniel is driving past Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church and is reading the logo of
the church members: “To glorify and enjoy God forever through Christ.”
12:00PM- Women of Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering for their women’s luncheon.
1:00PM- Sandy is walking into the local Food Pantry in Eldorado, IL and picking up food for her
family which was donated from First Presbyterian Church.
2:00PM- Members of Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church are planning their community vacation
Bible school for this coming summer during a meeting that opened with a word of prayer.
3:00PM- The clothing closet of St. Anne, IL is receiving boxes of clothes from donations at First
Presbyterian Church (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
4:00PM- Inmates at the Saline County Jail are looking forward to the worship service they will be
having with members of the Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church in the coming month.
5:00PM- A family of United Presbyterian Church in Romeoville, IL
(http://www.upcromeoville.org) are discussing what time they will leave in the morning for
worship and Sunday school at their church.
6:00PM- Before beginning dinner, members of Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) are praying for those in their church who are ill or
suffering, along with people around the world.
7:00PM- The children of parents at Danville, IL Presbyterian Church are being watched by a
hired babysitter while the parents are on the parents’ night out through the church.
8:00PM- St. Anne, IL First Presbyterian Church is hosting a scouting group this evening for
their meeting (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
9:00PM- Taiwanese are being ministered to and assisted in establishing ministries in their
communities by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/waiwan/programministries.htm).
10:00PM- The Hospitality House, who supports families of prisoners, is funded by Cobden, IL
First Presbyterian Church.
11:00PM- A Hispanic solider is reading a Spanish Bible in Iraq sent by Chenoa, IL
Presbyterian Church.
12:00AM- Financial assistance from Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) is helping Halleads’ Mission in Ghana.
NOVEMBER 25, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- A woman in the Dominican Republic is making bricks as part of the Presbyterian
Church, USA’s self-development projects
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/dominicanrepublic/programministires.htm).
2:00AM- A water buffalo purchased by New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church from the Heifer
Project (http://www.heifer.org/) is helping a family around the world survive.
3:00AM- Presbyterians are first on the scene of disasters in India
(http://pcusa.org/pda/resposne/asia/india-index.htm).
4:00AM- A pregnant mother is being cared for at Caring Pregnancy Center
(http://www.caringpc.com/) which receives mission money from Chenoa, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
5:00AM- Members of the Federated Church of Sandwich, IL
(http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) are waking to their alarms in order to prepare for
worship and Sunday school.
6:00AM- Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) members are waking
up in preparation for Sunday school and worship this Sunday morning.
7:00AM- Members of Fox Valley, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.fvpres.com/) are
preparing for their worship service, Sunday school, and fellowship time with the sale of FairTrade Coffee Products.
8:00AM- Children and adults are gathering for worship and children’s church at Eureka, IL
Presbyterian Church.
9:00AM- Carlinville, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.federatedchurch.com) is starting their
Sunday morning worship service.
10:00AM- Around the nation ministers are performing baptisms for new infants, teenagers, and
adults into the Presbyterian Church, USA.
11:00AM- Flora, IL Presbyterian Church is concluding their worship service.
12:00PM- Members of Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/)
are finishing up their coffee hour after their morning worship and Sunday school.
1:00PM- The tape recording of this morning ‘s worship service is playing in the home of a shut-in
member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
2:00PM- Dubuque Theological Seminary (http://www.schapvillezion.org/) is receiving financial
assistance from Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
3:00PM- Women of Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting and studying the Bible.
4:00PM- Community members are listening to the worship service of Federated Church in
Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) on the radio.
5:00PM- First Presbyterian Church (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) is opening
their doors to the Hispanic population of St. Anne, IL in order to receive tutoring support
and prayer.
6:00PM- Residents of Neighbors Nursing Home are worshiping with members of Middle Creek
Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL (http://www.middlecreekchurch.com).
7:00PM- Deborah, a member of Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church, is helping senior citizens
plan their finances.
8:00PM- Donations from Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) are
being received at the Storybook Project.
9:00PM- The local domestic violence center in Eldorado, IL is receiving donations from First
Presbyterian Church.
10:00PM- Church members of First Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org/) are
arriving home this evening after attending a meeting discussing the Toy-Give Away they
volunteer with during the Christmas season.
11:00PM- Presbyterians are responding to a disaster in Indonesia and are the first on the scene
(http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/asia/indonesia-index.htm).
12:00AM- A volunteer from Ottawa, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) is staffing the PADS Homeless Shelter
(http://www.dupagepads.org/).
NOVEMBER 26, 2007- MONDAY
1:00AM- The Miraj Medical Center, associated with the Church of North India, is treating
patients with support from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/miraj.htm).
2:00AM- All over Kenya Presbyterians are being cared for in Presbyterian Churches of East
Africa (http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/kenya/programministries.htm).
3:00AM- Handicapped children are being educated at St. Vincent’s School for the Handicapped
Children in Haiti (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/stvincen.htm).
4:00AM- The Evangelical Theological Seminary in Croatia is being funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/globaled/institutionlist/osijek.htm).
5:00AM- Donations from Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) are
going towards “Hope In a Box” through the Presbyterian Church (USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org).
6:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, IL are working with members of
a local Hispanic church, Inglesia de Juan 3:16.
7:00AM- The minister of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church is waking to make housecalls today to shut-in members (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
8:00AM- Members of Mt. Vernon, IL Presbyterian Church are working faithfully in the
community through service and monetary donations.
9:00AM- Ruth Colvin, an elder of Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church in Dewitt, NY, is
interviewing with a radio station regarding her Presidential Medal of Freedom Award
for founding the Literacy Volunteers of America.
10:00AM- AIM International (http://www.aimint.org) is receiving donations from Geneseo, IL
Presbyterian Church.
11:00AM- Victoria, a member of St. Anne, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/), is calling a vacation Bible school
curriculum business to order supplies for their church this coming summer.
12:00PM- Donations from Eldorado, IL First Presbyterian Church are helping the local
homeless shelter.
1:00PM- Members of Gibson City, IL Presbyterian Church are meeting with American Legion
(http://www.legion.org/) members to begin planning for the community Christmas baskets.
2:00PM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) are working with those suffering and in need in
Mississippi (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00PM- The weekly prayer meeting at Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) is beginning
with a small devotion.
4:00PM- A youth of St. Anne, IL is walking into First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) to hangout knowing it is a
safe and secure place for youth.
5:00PM- Louise, a member of Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church is looking through a catalog
containing different curriculum for vacation Bible school (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/),
6:00PM- College students around Danville, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering for the
monthly college fellowship dinner.
7:00PM- Members of Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church are participants in the Alpha
Program (http://alpha.org/).
8:00PM- The choir of Wheatland Presbyterian Church(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) in
Plainfield, IL is working this evening on different types of music for Sunday worship.
9:00PM- The NICE (Neighbors in Christ Ecumenical) organization, which consists of 15 churches
including Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church, is providing food and clothing to residents
of the community.
10:00PM- The senior highs of Elgin, IL Presbyterian Church are arriving home after having a
meeting discussing where they will be working this summer during their mission trip to help
at-risk youth.
11:00PM- A crisis telephone call is being answered in Cuba through God’s Mission funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/cuba/programministries.htm).
12:00AM- Members of Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church are volunteering at the Christian
Community Compassion Center.
NOVEMBER 27, 2007- TUESDAY
1:00AM- Patients are being cared for at Frances Newton Hospital in Firozpur, India, funded by
the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/frnewton.htm).
2:00AM- The Nonviolent Accompaniment Work in Colombia working with displaced
individuals is funded by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.presbypeacefellowship.org/coloumbia/accompany.php).
3:00AM- The self-development project of Arca del Pacto Home Committee to purchase land and
own their homes in Chile is funded by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org).
4:00AM- Citizens in Ashikaga, Japan are corresponding and benefiting from Springfield’s
Sister Cities Program that is held at Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://lincolnschurch.org).
5:00AM- Lucy is waking up this morning to clean her house before the minister of First
Presbyterian Church in Elgin, IL (http://www.fpce.org/) arrives to partake in the
sacrament of communion with her today.
6:00AM- Dora is being picked up this morning by a fellow member of Hanover, IL United
Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) in order to be
transported to a medical appointment.
7:00AM- The Christian education director of Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church is driving to
work in order to plan this week’s children’s worship.
8:00AM- Donations from Danville, IL Presbyterian Church are being taken and delivered at the
local women’s shelter.
9:00AM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) are working with those in Miami who are viewed as
the outcasts of our society (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
10:00AM- The adult Bible study of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Galena, IL is
beginning their meeting with word of prayer.
11:00AM- Money from Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church is helping the Geneseo Senior
Citizens Center.
12:00PM- Milton, a member of Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church, is checking in patients
without insurance at the Bridge Medical Clinic (http://www.bridgemedical.com/).
1:00PM- Lea Fischbach, a member of Anchorage (KY) Presbyterian Church is hanging the
award she received from President George W Bush for 4000 service hours at the
Cabbage Patch Settlement (http://www.cabbagepatch.org/).
2:00PM- Planning for this week’s Sunday school and adult Bible study are currently being done by
the Christian education director at Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church.
3:00PM- Jane and her two children are seeking emergency housing at Heart House in Eureka, IL
which receives financial assistance from Eureka Presbyterian Church.
4:00PM- A Girl Scout (http://www.girlscouts.org/) troop is meeting at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian
Church.
5:00PM- Mission money from First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL is benefiting missions
locally, nationally, and internationally (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
6:00PM- Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church is opening their poetry lovers’ group with
a devotion (http://lincolnschurch.org/small_groups.htm).
7:00PM- Sessions members of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) are conducting their meeting in a worship service style.
8:00PM- The minister of Lincoln, IL First Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/) is preparing for his sermon and children’s message.
9:00PM- Donations from Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org) are going towards the Hetmans Project to encourage
ministry education.
10:00PM- Shabbona Health Care is receiving donations from Waterman, IL Presbyterian
Church.
11:00PM- The People’s Republic of China Amity Foundation is receiving funding from the
Presbyterian Church, USA for health promotion and development projects
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/amity.htm).
12:00AM- The Emmanuel Hospital Association in India is being funded by the Presbyterian
Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/eha.htm).
NOVEMBER 28, 2007- WEDNESDAY
1:00AM- Women in Cambodia are earning money weaving and tailoring through the Women’s
Desk of Kampuchea Christina Council
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/cambodia/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- A midwife is being trained at the Haiti Hospital Sainte Croix funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/hsc.htm).
3:00AM- The Central Western Lay Missionary Training Center in Brazil is being funded by
the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/globaled/institutionlist/western-lay.htm).
4:00AM- Marie, a single mother in Mexico, is receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) donated by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield,
IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
5:00AM- Members from Wheatland Presbyterian Church (http://www.wheatlandpres.org) in
Plainfield, IL are strong supporters of Wayside Cross Ministries
(http://www.waysidecross.org/).
6:00AM- Residents at the PADS Homeless Shelter (http://www.dupagepads.org/) are benefiting
from donations from Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/).
7:00AM- Community members in Mt. Vernon, IL are receiving grocery vouchers from First
Presbyterian Church in their time of need during the holiday season.
8:00AM- Children in 11 states and 10 countries are benefiting from the donations of Presbyterians
to Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org) of school supplies after
many disasters throughout the world (http://www.pcusa.org/churchworldservice.org/kits).
9:00AM- Money from Harrisburg, IL Presbyterian Church is going towards helping the Elk
Charitable Projects.
10:00AM- The staff meeting of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL is being
started with a word of prayer from the secretary (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
11:00AM- Members of Eureka, IL Presbyterian Church are volunteering at the Food Pantry.
12:00PM- First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL is hosting their free advent brown bag
series with a concert and worship for the entire community (http://lincolnschurch.org).
1:00PM- A local family in need in Lincoln, IL is receiving donations from the pastor’s discretionary
fund of First Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/).
2:00PM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) in California are working with those in need
through church organizations in their new communities
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00PM- The Executive Presbyter and co-workers are beginning their weekly staff meeting with a
word of prayer for people in everywhere in the world who are being touched by
Presbyterians through missions.
4:00PM- A Boy Scout (http://www.scouting.org/) troop is meeting at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian
Church.
5:00PM- Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church is donating money to Abilities Plus
(http://www.abilitiesplus.org/).
6:00PM Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is hosting an ecumenical community Thanksgiving
worship service.
7:00PM- Members of Princeville, IL First Presbyterian Church are attending the praise and
prayer service.
8:00PM- Choir members of First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) are ending their practice.
9:00PM A woman in Guatemala is using Presbyterian Church, USA self-development program
to raise chickens on her own farm
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/guatemala/programministries.htm).
10:00PM- Cassandra is playing with her homemade cloth busy bag she received at church this past
Sunday at Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church full of fun activities.
11:00PM- An older woman is being cared for at Haiti-Covenant Hospital funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/haiti-covenant.htm).
12:00AM- The Christian Health Association of Malawi is serving as a liaison between the
church and government with assistance from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/cham.htm).
NOVEMBER 29, 2007- THURSDAY
1:00AM- The Presbyterian Church, USA is funding the Christian Commission for
Development in Honduras (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles.htm).
2:00AM- The Farrukhabad City Girl’s School in India is receiving funding from the
Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/globaled/institutionlist/farrukhabad.htm).
3:00AM- An IV is being administered by Leona’s nurse, who is also a member of Harrisburg, IL
Presbyterian Church.
4:00AM- A family in the Dominican Republic is receiving an animal from the Heifer Project
(http://www.heifer.org/) and Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL
(http://www.wheatlandpres.org).
5:00AM- Waterman, IL Presbyterian Church members are sending donations to the Smurna
people in Ethiopia.
6:00AM- The minister of Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) is
waking up this morning planning on visiting shut-in members, members in the hospital, and
members in the nursing home.
7:00AM- The first Black Presbyterian Church in the General Assembly is turning 200
(http://www.pcusa.org).
8:00AM- Ms. Clark is welcoming volunteers from First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) into her classroom to tutor students.
9:00AM- The new book study provided by the Eldorado, IL Presbyterian Church Christian
education committee is launching this week concentrating on The Faith Club.
10:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon, IL are organizing and
planning for this summer’s work week involving adults and teenagers to help community
members restore their houses.
11:00AM- Members of Raymond, IL Presbyterian Church are speaking to others about their
experience in the Emmaus Walk (http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/).
12:00PM- The Johnson family is receiving presents from their adopt-a-family provider;
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL (http://www.wpcspi.org/).
1:00PM- Royal Family Kid’s Camp (http://www.rfkc.org/) is opening mail from Geneseo, IL
Presbyterian Church containing a donation from the congregation.
2:00PM- Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL
(http://www.wpcspi.org/) are entering a local school building to begin their tutoring program.
3:00PM- Members of Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church are discussing different things to buy for
their adopt-a-family for Christmas
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
4:00PM- A 4-H group (http://www.4husa.org/) is meeting at Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church.
5:00PM- The members of First Federated Church (http://www.ffcpeoria.com) are buying items for
their adopted Peoria, IL families to help them with this holiday season.
6:00PM- Young Adult Volunteers (PCUSA) in Arizona are working with Border Links
(http://www.borderlinks.org/bl/index.htm) and helping those in need who are crossing or have
crossed the border.
7:00PM- The book club at First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL, is opening with devotions
(http://lincolnschurch.org/small_groups.htm).
8:00PM- Youth of Lincoln, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpreslincoln.com/), along with
their parents, are gathering to discuss the mission trip and fundraising activities.
9:00PM- Members of Danville, IL Presbyterian Church are gathering for a fellowship event at
the church ending their time together with a word of prayer.
10:00PM- The minister of Hanover, IL United Presbyterian Church
(http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org) and his family are watching children as their
single mother is attending college classes.
11:00PM- A patient with malaria is being treated at the Embangweni Hospital in Malawi funded
by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/embangwe.htm).
12:00AM- The displaced Roma in Hungary are rebuilding to provide a safe living space with the
assistance of the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/hungary/programministries.htm).
NOVEMBER 30, 2007- FRIDAY
1:00AM- Differing projects in Bolivia
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/bolivia/programministries.htm) are being sponsored by
Joining Hands (PCUSA) (http://www.pcusa.org/joininghands/).
2:00AM-People around the world are meeting to plan the 2011 global peace gathering of church
leaders (including PCUSA) to end the decade of violence around the world
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
3:00AM- A woman serving our country in Iraq is opening a care package from Danville, IL
Presbyterian Church.
4:00AM- Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) is donating money to
Shoe Box Ministry (http://www.shoeboxministry.org/).
5:00AM- Individuals with special needs are receiving funding and assistance from Hanover, IL
United Presbyterian Church (http://www.hanoverunited.presbychurch.org).
6:00AM- Children in Grenada are receiving nutritional meals donated by the Salvation Army
(http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf) and the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/grenada/programministries.htm).
7:00AM- Bernard is leaving for a meeting regarding donations of toys from his church, Knox
Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL, to the Renaissance/Sara Center.
8:00AM- A Hispanic immigrant man is finding a church home at Monte Sinai Hispanic
Fellowship in Sandusky, OH funded by the PC(USA)
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
9:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in St. Anne, IL
(http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/) are volunteering at community functions.
10:00AM- Lucille, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL, is reading her
church’s newsletter to catch up on events in the church.
11:00AM- The Elmwood Presbyterian Church Women’s Empowerment Initiative in East
Orange, NJ (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm) is empowering women.
12:00PM- Members of the First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield,
IL are opening their doors to homeless through their noon drop-in center.
1:00PM- The minister of Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church in Topsham, ME is discussing
different missions for their Sudanese Congregational-Based Ministry to reach those of
the Sudanese community in Portland (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
2:00PM- Ethan is waking from his nap at Opportunity School, a preschool housed at Ottawa, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org).
3:00PM- Members of Christ Presbyterian Church are serving community members by sharing
the word of the Lord (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
4:00PM- Doorbell dinners are being delivered by members of Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian
Church (http://www.firstpresjax.org/).
5:00PM- First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield, IL began Big
Brothers, Big Sisters of Sangamon County
(http://www.bbbscapitalregion.org/aboutus.php).
6:00PM- Geneseo, IL Presbyterian Church is providing space for senior citizens computer
classes for the community.
7:00PM- Members of Eastboro Life Together Congregational–Based Ministry in Topeka, KS
of PC(USA) are discussing outreach missions to the local Hispanic population
(http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
8:00PM- Members of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago, IL
(http://www.middlecreekchurch.com) are meeting to discuss their participation in the
Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/) Christmas families.
9:00PM- Members at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL are discussing the
mission trip for the summer (http://www.wpcspi.org).
10:00PM- Members of Chenoa, IL Presbyterian Church are saying a prayer before bed
(http://www.chenoapublic.lib.il.us/community/churches/firstpresbyterian/).
11:00PM- The Christian Health and Agricultural Service Ahladipur in Bangladesh is
receiving funding from the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/worldwide/bangladesh/programministries.htm).
12:00AM- Children in Ukraine are receiving Christmas stockings from Wheatland Presbyterian
Church in Plainfield, IL.
DECEMBER 2007
PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS
SYNOD OF LINCOLN TRAILS
DECEMBER 1, 2007- SATURDAY
1:00AM- Differing hunger projects in Argentina are being funded by the Presbyterian Church,
USA (http://www.pcusaorg/worldwide/argentina/programministries.htm).
2:00AM- Projects combating injustice in Egypt are being sponsored by the Presbyterian Church,
USA (http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/ceoss.htm).
3:00AM- People all over the world are logging into the Spiritual Book Club website
(http://www.spiritualbookclub.com) put together by Sue Baller-Shepard with Great Rivers
Presbytery (http://www.greatriverspby.org/).
4:00AM- A child in Angola is receiving financial aid that was partially donated by children in
Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church’s Sunday school.
5:00AM- Children in the Philippines are praying for those around the world with PC(USA)
missionaries (http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
6:00AM- Presbyterians are fighting against racial inequalities worldwide
(http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/mission.htm).
7:00AM- A Hispanic child is listening to the word of God at Maranata Presbyterian Church in
Orlando, FL as part of their outreach effort (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
8:00AM- Members of Ottawa, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) are
getting ready for a hard day of home improvement work for disadvantaged people
sponsored by United Way (http://national.unitedway.org/) and Ottawa Labor of Love.
9:00AM- Members of Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) are
setting up the Angel Tree (http://www.angeltree.org/site_hmpg.asp) to provide Christmas
gifts for children of incarcerated parents.
10:00AM- The minister of Central Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IL is planning for a
meaningful worship service for suburban singles and families during their busy lives as part
of their outreach project (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
11:00AM- Presbyterian churches nation wide are beginning the preparations for Angel Tree’s
(http://www.angeltree.org/) during this holiday season.
12:00PM- A bride and groom, along with their families and wedding party, are arriving at First
Federated Church in Peoria, IL (http://www.ffcpeoria.com/) for their wedding.
1:00PM- A member of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church is receiving the name of their Operation
Christmas Child (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC.asp?MPGID=1).
2:00PM- A Presbyterian minister is reciting an Irish Blessing as he closes out the funeral service.
3:00PM- Organizational plans are being made for the community wide Christmas Project (collection
of toys for needy children) in Wilmington, IL by First Presbyterian Church
(http://1stpresbyterianchurch.net/).
4:00PM- Ethel and Alvin are receiving flowers and prayers from the members of Ottawa, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) as they are being visited by the
shut-in visiting committee.
5:00PM- Members of Schapville Zion Church in Elizabeth, IL (http://www.schapvillezion.org/)
are beginning the hanging of the greens at their church.
6:00PM- Community members and Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church members are gathering
together for their Christmas praise service full of music.
7:00PM- A healing and wholeness prayer service is being hosted by the Federated Church of
Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) to church members and the community.
8:00PM- A homeless woman is receiving a winter coat from First Presbyterian Church in
Woodstock, IL (http://www.fpcwoodstock.org) as part of their mission outreach.
9:00PM- Jack is getting a pizza with his father after winning in the basketball tournament held by
Upward Sports and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rockford, IL
(http://www.westminsterrockford.org).
10:00PM- Before going to bed the Scheffler family discusses what time they will get up in the
morning in order to attend Sunday school and worship at their church, First Presbyterian
Church in St. Anne, IL (http://www.forministry.com/USILPCUSAFPC3/).
11:00PM- Two adolescent girls are knocking on the door of the Middle Ground Project of Knox
Presbyterian Church Congregational-Based Ministry in Los Angeles, CA, to have a
safe place to sleep this wet night (http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07325.htm).
12:00AM- People in Cario, Egypt moving into the urban centers to receive better geriatric care are
being funded by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/health/international/profiles/geriatri.htm).
DECEMBER 2, 2007- SUNDAY
1:00AM- Projects to help with water management in Ecuador are being funded by the
Presbyterian Church, USA (http://www.pcusa.org).
2:00AM- Families with children are learning nutritious ways of eating at the Egypt site of Care
with Love funded by the Presbyterian Church, USA
(http://www.pcusa.org/give/online/projectSelectAction.do?numberString=E051657)
3:00AM- An individual in the Czech Republic is reflecting on the mission team from Ottawa, IL
Presbyterian Church (http://www.ottawafirstpres.org) and their great impact on his life.
4:00AM- The Federated Church of Sandwich, IL (http://sandwichfederatedchurch.org/) is
financially supporting missions around the world.
5:00AM- As a family is waking up to attend church they are also gathering donations to take to the
Christmas clearinghouse at Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton, IL.
6:00AM- Sally and Harrison are preparing to go to church to prepare the communion for the
parishioners of Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church.
7:00AM- Members of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL are getting ready for their
worship service.
8:00AM- Tags on the Angel Tree (http://www.angeltree.org/site_hmpg.asp) are being taken
by families at Princeville, IL Presbyterian Church.
9:00AM- Springfield, IL First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) is collecting
mittens for the Washington Street Mission (http://www.wsmission.org/).
10:00AM- Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church in Niota, IL is preparing for morning
worship.
11:00AM- At Presbyterian churches nationally the sacrament of communion is being served to
congregations.
12:00PM- The Synod of Lincoln Trails is supporting Wee Kirk (http://www.lincolntrails.org).
1:00PM- Arcola, IL Presbyterian Church members, along with a variety of members from
different churches are exiting the building after a very moving ecumenical worship service.
2:00PM- Milan, IL Presbyterian Church (http://www.firstpresbyterianchurchmilan.com) is
encouraging members to make charitable gifts in addition to regular gift giving to the
church.
3:00PM- Prizes to be distributed at the Senior Citizens’ Center during Christmas games are being
gathered and delivered by members of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL.
4:00PM- St. Luke Union Church (http://www.stlukeunion.org) is financially assisting the Crisis
Nursery in Bloomington, IL
(http://www.thechildrensfoundationchasi.org/crisisnursery.html).
5:00PM- Children are bringing in mittens for the Christmas Mitten Tree at New Windsor, IL
Presbyterian Church.
6:00PM- St. Luke Union Church in Bloomington, IL (http://www.stlukeunion.org) is aiding in
bringing hope to children in District 87 Early Childhood Development program
(http://www.district87.org/raymond/) during the holiday season.
7:00PM- Members of First Presbyterian Church (http://lincolnschurch.org) in Springfield, IL
are helping the Salvation Army with holiday bell ringing
(http://www.tsaspringfield.org/index.html).
8:00PM- New Windsor, IL Presbyterian Church is adopting a family for the holiday season to
provide gifts and food.
9:00PM- A mother and son, who attend Jacksonville, IL Presbyterian Church
(http://www.firstpresjax.org/), are shopping for items for their Angel Tree
(http://www.angeltree.org/) recipient.
10:00PM- Money from First Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, IL is being used to support
Katrina victims and Slidell Presbyterian Church in Louisiana.
11:00PM- A team from First Presbyterian Church of Ottawa, IL
(http://www.ottawafirstpres.org/) is landing in Guatemala to work in the jungle.
12:00AM- The Presbyterian Church (USA) is lending a helping hand to bring hope throughout
the world one person at a time, every hour of every day.