Herrin native Ep Rusel aims to bring CCM to Southern Illinois
Ep Rusell, a Herrin native and former youth leader, advocates for touring two or three large Contemporary Christian Music shows annually in Southern Illinois to serve local fans without traveling to St. Louis or Nashville. He emphasizes affordable access to CCM for the masses.
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Southern Illinois hosts major Contemporary Christian concert
Jeremy Camp headlines a Feb 26 Shryock Auditorium show with Francesca Battistelli and newcomer Cappa. Organizers aim to launch a CCM series in Southern Illinois linking worship with outreach, charity fundraising, and volunteer involvement. The Truthseeker Homecoming at Marion and Carbondale features The Nelons, The Triumphant Quartet, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Brian Free and Assurance, and Ivan Parker across three nights.
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Dove
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Fuller
Shryock
Southern Gospel
Nelons
Triumphant Quartet
Snyder
Louisville
Greater Vision
Legacy Five
Brian Free
Assurance
Ivan Parker
Marion
Carbondale
Prison program using Christian teachings shows success
Minnesota reports that the Inner-Change Freedom Initiative reduces recidivism among 730+ former inmates released 2003 to 2009 by up to 40 percent. At Shakopee women’s and Lino Lakes men’s facilities, about 200 inmates take Christian-based classes while 150 volunteers mentor, aiding housing and employment post-release.
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Mission renewal and kids conference in Marion churches
A Parish Mission Experience runs 7 p.m. Feb 26 27 28 29 at St. Joseph Church Marion with the theme NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS GOD IS WITH US NOW WHAT. The Light Kids Conference for grades 1 5 and parents or leaders is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m March 3 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with music worship and a 30 foot inflatable obstacle course lunch and a 40 minute leader networking session. Registration covers the program and lunch contact www kidsconference org or call 618 667 6241 ext 14 618 997 6065.
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St. Joseph Church
N. Russell St
Marion
John Mark Ettensohn
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate of
Belleville
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
N. Fair St
Harvest Band
Bible Buzz
Kidsconference.org
Calendar of church and community meetings in Southern Illinois
A calendar entry lists multiple events across Carbondale Harrisburg De Soto Murphysboro and Marion. Youth Group at Victory Dream Center meets Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. for grades 6 through 10. Harrisburg Singles hold an organizational meeting at 6 p.m. today with potluck and devotionals. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper benefits The Women's Center at First Presbyterian Church Carbondale. Ash Wednesday and Lenten services noted at Mt Calvary Lutheran De Soto and First Lutheran Murphysboro. Movie night Courageous at Elm Street Baptist Church with child care. Free community meals at D C Cafe Victory Dream Center and Good Samaritan ministries food pantries list hours and contact numbers. Matthew 25 Ministries Food Pantry at Carbondale Church of God lists distribution times.
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Herrin
South
Fuller
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Gold City
Kingsmen
Carbondale
Victory Dream Center
E. College St
First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale
University Ave
Women's Center
Murphysboro
First Lutheran Church
ELCA
N. 14Th St
Courageous
Elm Street Baptist Church
Elm St
D.C
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
Jackson County
University Baptist Church
S. Oakland Ave
Good Samaritan Ministries
Victory Food Pantry
East Side
Matthew
Carbondale Church of God
County Line Road
Carbondale Churchofgod
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Ryan Dr. Energy, IL
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Carolyn Schell
Sabbath Baptist Church
4Th
Maple
Benton, IL
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4Th & Maple
Doug Burkhammer
Fr. Ettensohn
Harrisburg
Harris-Pruett Community Center
E. Church St
Earthlink
de Soto
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S. Oak St
the Pavilion
Sioux Drive
Growing Adventures Ministries
Patti Amsden
Main Street
Gamwc.org
Becky
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Robert Sabo
Tower Rd
Old 13
Gumc.net
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Main St
Center For Medical Arts
Carbon
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John Peterson
Steve Shirk
Young At Heart
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