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Fundraiser w/ Jim Cymbala (8/30) Posted by: Josh on 2008-08-25 14:29:25 Show/Hide Full Article We're excited to have Pastor and Author Jim Cymbala be our guest speaker at our 2008 Fundraiser Banquet in Normal, IL. We want to invite you to be a sponsor to help us raise funds to continue to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The banquet will be held on October 30, 2008 at Illinois State University's Brown Ballroom located in Normal, IL. Jim Cymbala is pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle and author of many books including "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire." Accompanying Jim will be his daughter Laura Pettrey who is featured on many of the Grammy-Award Winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir CD's. For more information or to be a sponsor, please visit: SpreadTruth.com/banquet08.php Thanks for your partnership with Spread Truth.

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OakCommunity Site Launched! Posted by: Josh on 2008-08-12 11:02:16 Show/Hide Full Article A new website has been developed and launched for OakCommunityChurch.org by SpreadTruth Media. The new site is much more graphically charged embracing the "oak" feel as well as adding blogs with commenting, podcasting, new calendar/event system, and more powered by the ChurchLink Content Management System. Oak Community Church is located in Hinsdale, Illinois just outside Chicago. Take a look at the new site by clicking here.

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NYCM Updates! Posted by: Josh on 2008-07-23 07:17:20 Show/Hide Full Article NYC Ministries 2008 Trip Daily Web Updates are available online at: NYCM.org/updates Almost 400 people have gathered in NYC from around the USA to put on 6 basketball camps, 1 soccer camp, 3 VBS, and do ministry in parks and prayer stations throughout the city! See where all of our camps are located this year: FreeCamps.org

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FreeCamps.org Updated! Posted by: Josh on 2008-06-25 16:30:04 Show/Hide Full Article Our Summer Camp Site, FreeCamps.org has now been updated with 2008 dates and locations throughout New York City! We will be hosting 6 Above the Rim Basketball Camps, 4 Summer Fun Week VBS Camps, and 1 One Touch Soccer Camp. To view all camp locations, Click Here to View Map. This year we anticipate over 1500 children involved in our camps throughout New York City from July 21-24, 2008. Please be praying for us as we host these camps and the children that will attend. All of our camps are provided completely free to the children. If you'd like to make a donation to help support a camp, Make a Donation Online. For more information, please call 309.452.3213 or visit FreeCamps.org.

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Outback Fundraiser! (6/26) Posted by: Josh on 2008-06-06 15:34:06 Show/Hide Full Article Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2008 for a luncheon fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse. This is a great opportunity to raise money for a wonderful cause and enjoy a delicious meal. Outback Steakhouse in Bloomington is typically closed for lunch, but they are opening their doors for a special lunch fundraiser with NYC Ministries. You choose one of two seating times: 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. ORDER TICKETS/DONATE ONLINE The meal provided is an 8 oz. boneless chicken breast grilled and seasoned, a side item (aussie chips, fresh steamed vegetables, or roasted garlic mashed potatoes), and a drink (Coke products, ice tea or coffee). All for only $12 per person!! And the best part is all the profit goes toward the NYC Ministries Children’s Summer Camps this July. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now (Order Tickets/Donate Online). You can purchase your tickets at our office at 306 N. Main St in Downtown Bloomington, online at www.spreadtruth.com/outback, or by calling us at 309-452-3213. Please join us in helping raise funds as we reach New York City!

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New FBCSanger.com Live! Posted by: Josh on 2008-06-03 00:47:17 Show/Hide Full Article SpreadTruth Media Project FBCSanger.com (First Baptist Church, Sanger, TX) is now live! FBC was looking for a fresh new look as well as a robust content management system to manage all aspects of their site. ChurchLink CMS is completing that for them. As they long to reach out to young families in their community just outside of Dallas/Ft. Worth, they knew they needed a new design, and content that was always up-to-date keeping regular attenders in-the-know and new-comers excited about becoming a part of this body! Our hope is that with their new site they can reach more people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. View FBCSanger.com

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Last days to Apply,NYC08! Posted by: Josh on 2008-05-19 23:17:09 Show/Hide Full Article There is only a short time to apply for the 2008 New York City Missions Trip! Come join us in New York City from July 19-25, 2008 to be a light and make a difference in many lives throughout the city through sports camps, vbs, and street and park ministry! New York City is like no other city in the world! There are so many opportunities to bring the news of Jesus Christ to people that are in great need of salvation and redemption. More Trip Info  |  Apply Online Choose from 1 of 4 tracks: (WHEN APPLYING, YOU CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRACKS) Streets & Parks An evangelism experience: you will spend your days in the parks and at prayer stations. In the parks, you will have the opportunity to conduct a religious questionnaire as a lead in to sharing the Gospel. The prayer station is a unique ministry tool. As people stop for you to pray for their earthly needs, this allows you to share with them their spiritual need of a Savior. Summer Fun Week (VBS) Vacation Bible School program geared toward inner city children. Summer fun week volunteers partner with local churches in New York City providing them with a planned curriculum including skits, Bible stories, Bible memory, games, crafts and a snack time. Summer fun week is for children from 1st grade through 6th grade. Above the Rim Above The Rim Basketball is a structured camp that provides a loving atmosphere, while reinforcing our motto: "Set Your Mind On Things Above" with each child (Colossians 3:2). We do this by spending quality time teaching fundamental basketball skills to boys and girls (ages 5 to 16), in addition to intentionally sharing the Gospel. One Touch Soccer One Touch Soccer is a structured soccer camp that provides a loving atmosphere, while reinforcing our motto: "One Touch," the touch of God can change your life. We do this by spending quality time teaching fundamental soccer skills to boys and girls (ages 5 to 16), in addition to intentionally sharing the Gospel.

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See Photos/Video: i08 Posted by: Josh on 2008-04-28 09:36:37 Show/Hide Full Article Two amazing weekends... April 12th (Aurora/Naperville) and April 19th (Bloomington/Normal) Intersection brought people and neighborhoods together to find commonality and the love of Christ. Intersection, our local community service project powered by living out the Gospel brought together students, local churches and community members to serve together to enhance lives. Intersection has four tracks: Simplicity: Children and Families in need... Scarcity: Low-income and homeless... Longevity: Seniors and veterans... Vivacity: Life and health (including our community garden) See photos and video of what happened at both locations: http://www.oneintersection.com God did amazing things as we reached out and loved our neighbors... Live out the Gospel every day, as Jesus lived it...

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