Hula on over to Evergreen Senior Living (1701 Evergreen Village Blvd, Normal) on Tuesday, August 26. Meet up in the dining room for some colorful and tasty fun. Be sure to wear your leis and Hawaiian shirts!
This volunteer opportunity is open to all ages and abilities! If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin Scott. 

The next GriefShare session begins August 19 and finishes on November 11. We will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in Room 111. 
On November 18, plan to join a special one night event called, “Surviving the Holidays.” This is a 2 hour event on Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. also in room 111. 
For any questions, please reach out to Sharyl Jennings. 

Join us for the next season of The Chosen and follow along with a book you can purchase from The Chosen or on Amazon. The study will take place on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in room 111 from August 13 to October 1. For any questions, please contact Sharyl Jennings.
The Chosen Season 5 focuses on the events leading up to Jesus's final week, culminating in the Last Supper. It portrays the growing tension between Jesus and the religious and political powers, highlighting the increasing stakes as the religious leaders plot to silence him. The season also delves into the internal struggles of the disciples, particularly Judas, as they grapple with Jesus's unconventional path and the impending betrayal. 

FIA is adding care receivers again. Those that need help with dialysis and cancer care are considered a priority. We are still working to add volunteers! If you can be a volunteer, please go to www.bnfia.org or see Jan Kibler.

Activities coming up - please support FIA!

- Fall Bus Trip to Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City – from Sep 27th to Oct 04, 2025. For more information, call Mary (309.827.7780) or visit https://bnfia.org/event/new-orleans-bus-trip/.

-Transitions by Go Green Commercial Cleaning Fundraiser – (continues all 2025!)
When you book their service and mention Faith in Action in 2025, Transitions will donate a portion of the proceeds! Visit https://bnfia.org/event/transitions-by-go-green-commercial-cleaning-fundraiser/ or call 309.585.0423.

-Dine and Donate at Rob Dob's - Tuesday, July 22nd - all day. A percentage of all profits will be donated to FIA.

-Take Action FIA luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, August 28th at Doubletree. This is a FIA fundraiser. Jan Kibler will be hosting a table. Let Jan (jckibler11@me.com) know if you are interested in attending.

-FIA Mum Sale pickup is scheduled for September 11th. These mums are gorgeous! You can order online or take a check to the FIA office.

Safe Harbor 
The following dates are available for you to serve at Safe Harbor: 

• August 15

• September 19

• October 5 & 24

• November 21

• December 5 and 19

If you are interested in serving, please contact Tammy Carlson. If you are new or have questions, please feel free to reach out! 

Our food pantry focus for August is Meal Starters. These are items that can be out together to make simple meals such as Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, canned chicken, canned tuna, peanut butter and jelly, crackers, tamales, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, and pizza-making kits.
Thank you for the tremendous response to the donation requests! The pantry has obviously been a blessing to our community as evidenced by its use!
Questions? Contact Susan Sopek.
If you are hoping to receive items from the pantry, it is located in our entryway and available at any time of the day to anyone.

Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? In this seven – session video based study, Jennifer Rothschild explores the subject of heaven from a biblical perspective. As you walk through the study, you’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits. We will meet in room 111/Adult Education starting June 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Purchase the study book on Lifeway or Amazon. 

Dream Weavers (previously known as The Loom Project) will take the summer off and resume on Sunday, September 7, with a “regroup, refresh and review” meeting in room 111. At that time, we’ll resume regularly scheduled weaving sessions.
In the meantime, be on the lookout for BRIGHTLY COLORED plastic bags that we can use.

For more information, contact Sandy Dickson or Lurinda & Larry Venezia.

We had so much fun working at the Midwest Mission on May 9! After carpooling to Pawnee, IL, we spent the day learning how to sew and put snaps on hygiene pads, quality checking hundreds and hundreds of personal hygiene bags, and working in the wood shops making parts for the school desks that will be assembled soon. We worked hard (not really) and were very productive (really). If you are interested in joining us next time or have questions, please reach out to Susan Sopek.

We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. starting April 8. This session consists of 13 consecutive weeks which you may attend every week or as many weeks that you are able to attend.
The first week includes registration, introductions, orientation and the first week DVD followed by discussion. We provide desserts each class. Books will be available to purchase in the class for $20.00.
Anyone who has had a recent or past loss of an individual are welcome.
We look forward to meeting you. Please register here.