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Mar 20
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Montana Mission Trip 2022

By Adults, Missions
Join us as we travel to the Ft Peck Reservation in northeast Montana to host a vacation bible school and complete construction projects on the churches. This is a family-friendly mission trip – participants of all ages are welcome! Event Information July 16-23, 2022 | Ft Peck Reservation, Montana Questions...
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Apr 26
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Help Plant the YMEN Garden, June 13, 2021

By Missions
Come, plant a vegetable garden with Young Men’s Educational Network (YMEN). Help plant the YMEN garden bringing food and community to this section of Lawndale. Bring your garden gloves and your favorite garden tool. Event Information Sunday, June 13 | 12:30-3pm | 2205 S Avers, Chicago Questions & Registration Contact...
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Apr 25
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Montana Mission Trip 2021

By General News, Missions
Please join us this summer as we travel to the Fort Peck Reservation in Northeast Montana for our annual Mission trip, July 10-17, 2021. This intergenerational trip is one that First Pres has been leading for many years. We invite you to join us, participating in the Vacation Bible School,...
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Oct 15
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Child Sponsorship in 2020

By Missions
In the June 2013 issue of Christianity Today, results of researcher Dr. Bruce Wydick were published concerning the effectiveness of child sponsorship. The article included this summary: "...we find that sponsorship results in better educational outcomes for children. Overall, sponsorship makes children 27 to 40% more likely to complete secondary...
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