Blackburn College Choir & “Blackburn Voices”
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church - 204 West Prairie Street

Join us for a complimentary concert featuring the voices of Blackburn College Choir.
Blackburn is a Liberal Arts College located in Carlinville, IL

Call 429-4195 for more information or visit the church's website at www.firstpresdecatur.org

60th Annual Observance for the National Day of Prayer
Thursday May 5 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Decatur’s Downtown Central Park

Please encourage your church members to attend. Let’s gather to show the city and the world that we still believe in God and that He hears us when we pray. It would be awesome to have 1,000 people gather to pray in Central Park!

 This year’s theme is “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” and is based on Psalm 91:2.
“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

SPRING REVIVAL with Evangelist Joe Mark
May 8, 9, 10, 11
Sunday -- 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM; Nightly -- 7:00 PM
Salem Baptist Church; 2650 S. Taylorville Rd., Decatur

Join us for a spring revival with Evangelist Joe Mark.  There will be dynamic preaching, and special music.  A nursery will be provided.
For more information or transportation please call 422-4274.

Release Through Jesus Prison Ministry Annual Redemption Banquet
May 13th at 6:00 p.m.
Heartland Community Church Grand Palace
3253 N. Brush College Rd. • Decatur

Come hear the true story of one innocent woman who spent 7 years in prison on death row. Discover how Release through Jesus prison ministry has reached thousands of prisoners with the love of Jesus. Featured speaker is Geraldine Smith, the first woman sentenced to Death Row after the death penalty was reinstated in Illinois. Hear her moving story as God moved her from death row to ultimate freedom.

Tickets are $25/per person.
Call 217-855-7799 for more information or to order tickets.
Table sponsorships are available and encouraged.

Young Widow / Widower Support Group
First meeting May 19th , Thursday 6:00 PM
Dragon Buffet – 695 W. Pershing Road

If you have you recently lost your spouse and are looking for other people your age who understand the things you are going through right now, then please join us as we make plans for this much needed group. This group is especially targeted for those 55 and younger. We would love to have you join us.

For more information, please call Sister Chaminade 424-9353