COVID-19 Needs List - During this time, we have taken a moment to post the most pressing donation needs we have for our ministry in terms of support goods. Anything you can donate would be tremendously helpful.
Sanitation & General Supplies
N95 Masks
Clorox Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Large, Small and Contractor grade Garbage bags
Lysol Disinfectant
Personal sizes of shampoo, soap, deodorant, shave gear
Bleach
Kleenex
Food
Coffee
Creamers and Sugar Packets
Gatorade or any electrolyte drink
Individual Yogurt Cups
Individually wrapped Breakfast Bars
Milk or Orange Juice individual cartons
Bread
Peanut Butter
Individual cups Mac and Cheese
Lunch Meat
Cheese Slices
Condiment Packs
Chips in individual bags
Individual Cups of Fruit or Applesauce
Individual Cups of Soup
Individual Bags of cookies or Little Debbie Desserts
Another week begins as we create pathways out of poverty through Jesus. How does that work? Well, sign up for our Hoperising virtual event and find out! It's FREE! https://bit.ly/Hoperising2020
Question for you fathers out there: Do you suppose God likes Dad jokes?
Looking for opportunities to be generous? Your donations of food and goods don't stop here. We also distribute any overages to the community through a network of ministries. So consider making two lists, and help us alleviate poverty! 😀
What our relationships with God, self, others and creation look like before Jesus makes us whole again. Learn about how this coincides with making a pathway out of poverty through Jesus at Hoperising! https://bit.ly/Hoperising2020
Hoperising is here! This year it's a little different! Learn more here! https://bit.ly/Hoperising2020
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Hoperising 2020
We love seeing this kind of donation. Many of our guests get to wrap up on cold fall and winter nights with handmade quilts from one of our local churches. For any of them that don’t have grandmas, they do when the pull these over them and go to sleep at night. 😊🙏🏻❤️
"Poverty is too big an issue for me to take on myself!" You're absolutely right. That's why we'll discuss how we can join forces to alleviate poverty in the Peoria are during Hoperising! Sign up today! It's free! https://bit.ly/Hoperising2020
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Shopping can be difficult these days, which is why we're so blessed to have so many of you shopping for us on Amazon! Check out our list here! http://ow.ly/LQKP50BMpzL
The Blue Pug says, "Don't snooze on these great deals!"
Clothing: Red $.50
Furniture: White 75%, Dk Orange/Red 50%, Green 30%
10.14 Office Furniture and Supplies - 50% off
10.15 Senior Citizens Day - 20% off
10.16 Outdoor Supplies and tools - 50% off
10.17 Men’s Pants - 50% off
http://ow.ly/eKzJ50BHMWX
Ever been? Want to go back? We're looking to make that dream come true for someone who signs up for Hoperising 2020! Details on the other side of the link!
https://bit.ly/Hoperising2020
We live to serve those in need. But we want more for them than simply food, clothing and shelter. We want the kind of flourishing Jesus spoke of in John 10. Find out how you can help us achieve that at Hoperising! Sign up at https://bit.ly/Hoperising2020
The Blue Pug says, the deals are revved up and rarin' to go!
Clothing: Red $.50
Furniture: White 75%, Dk Orange/Red 50%, Green 30%
10.21 Shoes - 50% off
10.22 Furniture - 50% off (Excluding blue tags)
10.23 Children’s Clothes - 50% off
10.24 Men’s and Women’s shirts B.O.G.O (Buy one get one)
http://ow.ly/bKAw50BHN9e
Hey all! Still looking for some new fitted sheets for the TwinXL beds in the men's emergency dorms. These 5 packs from our list would be perfect. If you wish to bless us, remember it's a TwinXL and a medium-tone color would be best. THANK YOU!
http://ow.ly/b8TW50BTuC7
We're convinced that this is why God let Adam name them, but didn't let Adam *design* them. Happy Monday!
IT'S TRUE! With the weather cooling, the time for warm pajamas is here! We need to stock up on warm pajama tops for our guests in XXL sizes. If you have some XXL pajama tops that might work, or wish to bless us with new stock, there's some big fellas who would be really happy (and warm and cozy, too!) Bring any donations to the Downtown Mission or send them to 601 SW Adams, Peoria, IL 61602
Hey all! Still looking for some new fitted sheets for the TwinXL beds in the men's emergency dorms. These 5 packs from our list would be perfect. If you wish to bless us, remember it's a TwinXL and a medium-tone color would be best. THANK YOU!
http://ow.ly/b8TW50BTuC7
Barnabas Center Director Curt Meiss shares the importance of knowing the rules around the holidays. http://ow.ly/FfRl50BMvqi
Fun fact! Big guys get cold, too! We need to stock up on warm pajama tops for our guests in XXL sizes. If you have some pajama tops that might work, or wish to bless us with new stock, there's some big fellas who would be really happy (and warm and cozy, too!) Bring any donations to the Downtown Mission or send them to 601 SW Adams, Peoria, IL 61602
Hey all! Still looking for some new fitted sheets for the TwinXL beds in the men's emergency dorms. These 5 packs from our list would be perfect. If you wish to bless us, remember it's a TwinXL and a medium-tone color would be best. THANK YOU!
http://ow.ly/b8TW50BTuC7
We can't wait for you to see what's in store during Hoperising.
Barnabas Center's Curt Meiss shares some thoughts on how NOT to overdo a holiday. http://ow.ly/bDMQ50BMvIN
Curious about what you'll see during HopeRising 2020? Here's a little sneak preview! Watching is as easy as 1-2-3! Mark your calendar for November 8 at 7pm, then go to PeoriaRescue.org and click the link to watch! Discover more at PeoriaRescue.org!
Joining us for HopeRising 2020 is as easy as 1-2-3!
1) Mark your calendar for November 8 at 7pm
2) Visit PeoriaRescue.org that Sunday
3) Click the BIG LINK to watch the video!
HopeRising 2020 Update.
Missed out on seeing HopeRising? Don't worry! We have you covered! You can watch it here - https://peoriarescue.org/HR2020
Families that come to Empower Life Center need your backing! Or rather, their babies do! We'd love any blessings of diapers size 4, 5, or 6 for our drive-thru on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Donations can be dropped off at ELC on Knoxville Ave. anytime Thursday (9a-7p) or Monday (9a-4p). They can also be dropped off anytime downtown. This is a big need for us right now so we can have diapers for our clients Tuesday, and all blessings are welcome!
Today we give our deepest thanks to the veterans who have served, and those who continue to serve. "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." (1 Tim 5:8) Centuries of faithful protection of their neighbors will continue to serve as an example of the selfless love we find at the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your sacrifices.
The Blue Pug wants you to dress for success with our week long sale! All Shirts and Pants .69 cents each
Clothing: Green tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange/Red 75%, Green 50%, Orange 30%
11.11 Senior Citizens Day - 20% off
11.12 Children’s Clothes - 50% off
11.13 Wood Sale Anything made of wood - 50% off (Excludes blue tags)
11.14 Women’s Pants - BOGO
The Blue Pug wants you to dress for success with our week long sale! All Shirts and Pants .69 cents each
Clothing: Green tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange/Red 75%, Green 50%, Orange 30%
11.11 Senior Citizens Day - 20% off
11.12 Children’s Clothes - 50% off
11.13 Wood Sale Anything made of wood - 50% off (Excludes blue tags)
11.14 Women’s Pants - BOGO
You don't look snazzy until you look Blue Pug snazzy at the Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store!
Clothing: Orange tags $.50
Furniture: Green 75%, Lt. Orange 50%, Yellow 30%
11.18 Toys - 50% off
11.19 Kitchen-ware - 50% off
11.20 Decorative Items and picture frames - 50% off
11.21 Lamps and light fixtures - 50% off
Poverty alleviation is possible for Peoria! We believe it happens through Jesus Christ in the pathways you can help us make with our neighbors in need! Learn more in this video, or watch the whole presentation at https://www.peoriarescue.org/HR2020 -- together, we can do this!
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HopeRising 2020 - Poverty Alleviation is possible!
If you could bless just one person today, who would it be, and how would you do it?
Curt Meiss from the Barnabas Center shares a bit about peace in our own part of the world. http://ow.ly/GmLk50BMvRN
Looking for paper products this weekend? So are we. As the holidays approach we use a lot of tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, plastic cutlery and napkins. So if you think of it and could bless us with any of the above, we'd really appreciate it!
There's only one Blue Pug, and the pug always points you to Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store for great deals!
Clothing: Orange tags $.50
Furniture: Green 75%, Lt. Orange 50%, Yellow 30%
11.25 Books and VHS - $2 bag (Excludes DVD and BluRay)
11.26 Store is closed
11.27 Black Friday Surprise!
11.28 Electronics - 50% off (Excludes blue tags)
WOW! What a wonderful gift! These students from Methodist College - Peoria, IL worked hard to collect a massive donation for our men and women guests here at Peoria Rescue Ministries Downtown Mission and Esther House! It's generosity like this that truly gives us something for which to be grateful! Thank you!
Watching HopeRising has its perks, like being able to enter to win a trip to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum! This one is just 3 and a half minutes total! Watch now! https://peoriarescue.org/index.php/about-us/hoperising-2020/video/hr2020-post-b
For all you who bless us by praying, fulfilling material needs, volunteering, donating, spreading the word and sharing our posts, we just want to say thank you for doing your part for the King.
Curt Meiss of the Barnabas Center says gifts are only one way of showing love. There are four more ways to do it. Click the link to learn more!
http://ow.ly/aECv50BMw2P
Every Monday we have a staff meeting for prayer. We'd love an opportunity to pray for you as well, so we thought we would ask how we can serve you in prayer?
Praying for those who can gather this year, and for those who can’t. We are never truly separated when we are in Christ. We pray that God’s Holy Spirit is powerfully with you on this day of thanks, as on every day. - The board, staff, volunteers and guests of Peoria Rescue Ministries.
Today we remember Pearl Harbor, and the thousands of lives lost there in 1941. We remember that we, as Americans, can join together to overcome, to achieve and to be better than we were in our past. Today we honor them by living better lives than they hoped possible for us, founded in Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit for the glorification of God Almighty.
This season more than ever, it seems generosity has become the norm. For all who have blessed us, we appreciate it! If you haven't yet, and would like to, you can always visit our needs list. http://ow.ly/YWbb50CBI5I
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we light a candle for faithful love. We recall how faithful the loving prayers, gifts and volunteerism has been throughout 2020, and we count ourselves and our guests very blessed, indeed.
If your plans are usually open even on the weekends, we have a suggestion! Become a volunteer! http://ow.ly/yJJO50CBIf9
Got a case of the holiday grumpys? Just not feeling it this year? Maybe you need to try loving your neighbor. Curt Meiss from the Barnabas Center gives us some examples in his latest "Letters from Barnabas."http://ow.ly/a88I50CBKvY
We had a record number of clients come to our Empower Life Center Diaper Drive Thru this week: we served 50 families! Praise the Lord! In light of that we are running very low on clothing sizes 6mo-4T boy and girl clothes. They can be new or gently used. We are also in need of diapers, especially sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you would like to donate, you can drop them off to Empower Life Center - 1825 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, Mon-Thurs. Aside from those hours, you can always bring donations to the Downtown Mission location at 601 SW Adams.
On this Third Sunday of Advent, we light a candle for Joy. We recall how we felt we would find little to be happy about in a pandemic, but that the comforting care of Christ filled our hearts with joy through the selfless love of people like you.
Holiday plans often include buying and cooking for a lot of guests. As that has scaled down some, we're hoping that you might continue to help us bless our guests with good, healthy meals through your grocery donations. Every little bit helps, and every little bit is used.
Loneliness around the holidays can be difficult to fight off. Barnabas Center director Curt Meiss shares how acknowledging how God sees you and cares for you can help you change your holiday blues. http://ow.ly/oFss50CBN3m
Our kitchen team cooks a great deal around the holidays, and they get very creative with the recipes to make what is onhand into a healthy meal. What's your most creative meal idea?
How are you approaching this Advent and Christmas holiday creatively and safely? We'd love to hear!
Peace rounds up the theme for Advent. Did you know that the Hebrew word for peace - shalom - means complete? So when you pass the peace of Christ, just know you're passing the wholeness, and completeness that Christ has brought into your life, the same wholeness you're helping our guests find with your generosity this season. Thank you!
That's right. We've been pretty good keeping afloat in the water department, but we could sure use some help with that again! Any blessings could be dropped at the Downtown Mission 24/7. :)
The latest issue of The Hope should be arriving in your mailbox soon! Hope it blesses! 😊🙏🏻
Miss Tremont 2019/20, Olivia Simkins holds up a gift bag next to a similar one held by Jacob Scherer. Together with Nic Poelker (not pictured) they managed to gather and organize a sizeable number of the bags filled with essentials for our shelter guests. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, you guys! It's a great blessing!
Some folks are finding out they're going to be a parent this month. If you're one of them, and you're worried you're not ready, visit Empower Life Center to find out just how you can go from scared you'll mess up to confident you can do this! http://ow.ly/1SgR50CERxh
The manger is full. The angels are singing. The glory of God is revealed. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Merry Christmas from us and ours, to you and yours.
On this blessed Christmas Eve, we light the Christ candle for the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Rejoice, a savior is born. A savior is born, indeed.
Don't just sit there! Follow the Blue Pug to the deals at the Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store!
Christmas Items 75% off
Clothing: Gray tags $.50
Furniture: Yellow 75%, White 50%, Dk. Orange 30%
12.23 Furniture - 50% off (Excluding blue tags)
12.24 Toys - 50% off
12.25 Store Closed
12.26 Store Closed
Keep pushing! Monday is done and we only have a few more days this week!
On the sixth day of Christmas, we celebrate the Lord of Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, who came to bring us abundant life. He has turned our sadness into dancing, so that we may spread his love to those around us.
On the fifth day of Christmas, we turn the corner on 2020 in style with some great buys at Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store!
Clothing: Gray tags $.50
Furniture: Yellow 75%, White 50%, Dk. Orange 30%
12.30 Books/Videos $2 Bag
12.31 Store Closed
1.1 Store Closed
1.2 Store Closed
Hey, the Blue Pug wanted the Thrift Store to be in on the days of Christmas. Who are we to deny such a cutie?!?!?
Enjoying your Winter 2020/21 Hope Newsletter? If you missed it, you can always check it out online!
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The Hope Newsletter - Winter 2020/21
Phew! 2020 is almost over! - https://mailchi.mp/peoriarescue/phew-2020-is-almost-over
Hey everyone! We've recently become aware of a need for refilling our stock of 2X sized PJs. We've included an example of what we need in our Amazon wishlist, though anything you might be willing to bless our 2X-sized guests with would be graciously received!
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Hanes Men's Woven Plain-Weave Pajama Set
With a brand new year before you, are you really gonna wear the same thing? Of course not! And we can help with that with some unbelievably great BOGOs!
Clothing: Red Tags $.50
Furniture: White 75%, Dk. Orange 50%, Green 30%
1.4 Kitchen and Knic Knacs with Orange tags 50% off
1.6 Men’s pants B.O.G.O*
1.7 Women’s Pants B.O.G.O.
1.8 Shoes and Boots 50% off
1.9 Children’s Clothes 50% off
*(Buy one get one)
On the twelfth day of Christmas, we celebrate the glory of the lamb.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, we celebrate the sovereignty of our King Jesus.
On the tenth day of Christmas, we praise God while we have breath, for the gift of Jesus Christ. We didn't deserve such scandalous grace, yet He gave his son for us anyway.
On the ninth day of Christmas, we celebrate our Eternal God, who is strong to save. He continues to break chains through all you do in our ministry.
Did you know? Empower Life Center isn't JUST about offering solid, healthy abortion alternatives, it's about helping people of all ages become better parents through spiritual, skill-based, physical and material resources. To discover more about ELC, visit: http://ow.ly/q5ll50D0vQG
We're looking to add to the PRM maintenance team! Could this be you?
Details after the link! http://ow.ly/TL6M50D2DmJ
The perfect way to start a Sunday before worship is with gratitude. In this short testimony, PRM Renewal Experience graduate Murry Shipp discusses the impact that our donors and volunteers have on the lives of our guests.
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Murry Shipp
Just a reminder, you only have to praise God on the days that end in "Y."
Winter can be a very rough time of year emotionally, especially when the weather turns gray. If you're struggling emotionally, Barnabas Center can offer help through Biblically-based counseling. To find out more, visit: http://ow.ly/Qw2K50D0vlK
Oscar's testimony is powerful. We hope you think so, too!
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Oscar Randle Testimonial
If you say you want the deals, then the Blue Pug can point you to the best ones in town at the Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store!
Clothing: Green Tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange 75%, Green 50%, Lt. Orange 30%
1.13 Women’s Shirts
B.O.G.O
1.14 Decorative items and Picture Frames 50% off
1.15 Office and School items 50% off
1.16 Senior Citizens 20% off Purchases
*Buy one get one
Did you know? Empower Life Center isn't JUST about offering solid, healthy abortion alternatives, it's about helping people of all ages become better parents through spiritual, skill-based, physical and material resources. To discover more about ELC, visit: http://ow.ly/q5ll50D0vQG
We're looking to add to the PRM maintenance team! Could this be you?
Details after the link! http://ow.ly/TL6M50D2DmJ
The perfect way to start a Sunday before worship is with gratitude. In this short testimony, PRM Renewal Experience graduate Murry Shipp discusses the impact that our donors and volunteers have on the lives of our guests.
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Murry Shipp
We love how openly Wyatt spoke about his transformation at Victory Acres. We hope it blesses you as well!
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Wyatt Thompson Testimonial
The Blue Pug does NOT sprint ... UNLESS ... it's for great deals at the PRM Thrift Store! Check these out!
Clothing: Green Tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange 75%, Green 50%, Lt. Orange 30%
1.20 Electronics 50% off
1.21 Linens 50% off
1.22 Men’s Shirts B.O.G.O
1.23 Kitchen-ware 50% off
*Buy one get one
Remember the dream. It's up to us to make it a reality through Jesus.
Oscar's testimony is powerful. We hope you think so, too!
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Oscar Randle Testimonial
If you say you want the deals, then the Blue Pug can point you to the best ones in town at the Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store!
Clothing: Green Tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange 75%, Green 50%, Lt. Orange 30%
1.13 Women’s Shirts
B.O.G.O
1.14 Decorative items and Picture Frames 50% off
1.15 Office and School items 50% off
1.16 Senior Citizens 20% off Purchases
*Buy one get one
Keeping a look out for great deals is what the Blue Pug does, and right now, there's an amazing sale this week at the PRM Thrift Store!
All Clothing .69 cents each (excluding coats)
Clothing: Green Tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange 75%, Green 50%, Lt. Orange 30%
1.27 Furniture 50% off (excludes blue tags)
1.28 Shoes and Boots 50% off
1.29 All Books, CDs and VHS tapes
$2.00 per Bag
1.30 Toys and Games 50% off
This role requires a growing follower of Jesus with a desire to care for our Barnabas Center counseling clients and counselors in a compassionate, effective, and efficient manner. The role includes providing clients with a positive experience throughout their time at the center as they become new clients, schedule appointments, and come into our office for their appointments. It also includes supporting our counselors and the director of counseling in their duties and in special projects as we serve our clients together.
Role Details:
• Schedule: Part-Time Job-sharing (see last bullet)
o Monday through Thursday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
o Evening shift on Thursday – 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
o Fridays off
• Physical Requirements:
o Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, kneel, lift up to 25lbs.
• Experience/Skills Requirements:
o Must maintain staff and client confidentiality.
o Must maintain open, friendly, and harmonious atmosphere among office personnel and clients.
o Must possess good oral/written communication skills and excellent social skills in working with a wide variety of clients.
o Must have basic computer skills and the ability to operate office equipment (i.e. voicemail, fax/copier/scanner, word processing, and using scheduling, calendaring, and client database software, etc.)
o Must be willing to care for physical office space and waiting room by ensuring cleanliness, restocking office supplies, and overseeing the maintenance of office equipment.
o Must coordinate counseling center activities, meetings, and gatherings as an assistant to the director of counseling.
o At least for now, continue our office Covid-19 protocols.
Job Sharing
o This is a full-time job that is shared by two part-time employees. Each person will be expected to average 15-20 hours per week and to work out their schedule and shared responsibilities with another individual that shares the office manager job title. Therefore, the candidate will be expected to work well with their counterpart to provide smooth, uninterrupted service to our counselors and clients in a seamless way through excellent communication, humility, flexibility, and teamwork.
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Barnabas Center Office Manager
Looking for employment? We might be looking for you!
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Employment
We love how openly Wyatt spoke about his transformation at Victory Acres. We hope it blesses you as well!
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Wyatt Thompson Testimonial
The Blue Pug does NOT sprint ... UNLESS ... it's for great deals at the PRM Thrift Store! Check these out!
Clothing: Green Tags $.50
Furniture: Dk. Orange 75%, Green 50%, Lt. Orange 30%
1.20 Electronics 50% off
1.21 Linens 50% off
1.22 Men’s Shirts B.O.G.O
1.23 Kitchen-ware 50% off
*Buy one get one
Looking for a job? How about something that is far mroe than that?
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Employment
According to a January 2021 report by the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, homelessness and mental health issues have a daunting relationship. This is why now, more than ever, the Barnabas Center is an important part of our ministry. We provide low- or no cost, Bible-based mental health assistance not only for the guests we serve, but also for our community. Visit Peoriarescue.org/Barnabas for more details.
Kay and Tazewell County Right to Life (pictured with one of their volunteers and our volunteer Kitty Yontz) brought food and formula for the families served by Empower Life Center. They also donated a large amount of formula this fall. We are so thankful for their continued partnership!
Are volunteers really life changers? Absolutely! Listen as Erica Baird talks about her experiences volunteering at Peoria Rescue Ministries' Downtown Rescue Mission.
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Erica Baird - Rescue Mission Volunteer Testimonial
If you're looking for deals, the Blue Pug can help you find them at the Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store! This week:
Clothing: Orange tags $.50
Furniture: Green 75%, Light Orange 50%, Yellow 30%
2.3 All baby items from clothes to furniture 50% off
2.4 Women’s Clothing 50% off
2.5 Desks and Entertainment Centers 50% off
2.6 Blankets and Linens 50% off
Love is in the air, and you're going to LOVE these deals, including -- Heart Items 50% off for Valentine’s Day!!! This week:
Clothing: Orange tags $.50
Furniture: Green 75%, Light Orange 50%, Yellow 30%
2.10 Senior Citizens Day 20% off
2.11 Beds and Frames 50% off
2.12 Toys 50% off
2.13 Wood Sale (Anything made of wood 50% off
Excludes blue tags)
We like to start the week grateful. For example, we're grateful that you have partnered with us to help serve our guests. What are you grateful for this week?
Whenever we see a guest turn another corner in their renewal, we give praise. Not just for the corner turned, but for continued faithfulness of donors and volunteers who make these things happen. Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.
Getting ready for spring cleaning? Maybe even a head start? We can help. Your donations not only help our guests, but they also bless our community through the Peoria Rescue Ministries Thrift Store!
http://ow.ly/AYeb50Dodp3
Admit it, you can still here this pig. Enjoy your weekend and be blessed!
A lot of times, we ask how we can pray for you, but today, we’re asking you to pray for us. This morning we had a gas main leak that became dangerous enough for us to evacuate the building, including our guests. We didn’t want to say anything until now, as we didn’t have much more information. We moved the fellas to safety and the safety experts from CILCO, our HVAC and building maintenance specialists and the Peoria Fire Department have been working to find the issue and fix it. They are going to be testing our building to see if they can power us back up, as any gas leak means they cut power to the building to minimize the possibility of a fire or explosion. We would really love your prayers that we can bring the guys back and sleep here safely tonight. Most importantly, many of them need their medications as well. Thanks so much!
When we dread Mondays, we miss the chance to serve others. How do you plan to serve others today? 😀
Wishing you all the love the Holy Spirit can muster for your worship time today as you walk with God!
If you barely made it to the end of this work week, and you feel drained, perhaps you need to talk to someone. For those in need, Barnabas Center removes a lot of hurdles to mental health through the generosity of our ministry supporters. Reach out. (309) 688-9282.
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How important is mental health in our community?
Women's renewal is an important part of the ways through which Peoria Rescue Ministries serves our community. Women's Renewal Program Coordinator Selena Furr tells us why.
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Selena Furr - Esther House Staff Testimonial
In case you were wondering what role mental health plays in spiritual renewal, Barnabas Center Director of Counseling Curt Meiss explains it's importance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb_XV1uglVE
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How does mental health counseling work within reneewal?
"In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:10
Men's Renewal Director Brian Butler shows us how guests go from being in crisis care to transformed lives that can successfully transition back into the community stronger and better than ever.
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Brian Butler - Rescue Ministries Staff Testimonial
The Blue Pug has searched the PRM Thrift Store high and low and found the best deals for this week! Check them out!
Clothing: Yellow tags $.50
Furniture: Light Orange 75%, Yellow 50%, White 30%
2.17 Lamps and light fixtures 50% off
2.18 Kitchen-ware 50% off
2.19 Men's Shirts 50% off
2.20 Children’s Clothes 50% off
So, we believe it is safe to say we are officially back in business with no lingering gas issues at this time. But we need another favor from you all. Please visit the pages of Dream Center Peoria and Ameren Illinois and let them know how much you appreciate their grace and hard work. DCP hosted our men until the wee hours of the night and Ameren worked really hard to clear up the problem so we could be safe. So join us in thanking them.
With the weekend warm up coming on, we're hoping it's a great one. Your support keeps us working to "build the Kingdom of Jesus through human flourishing." Have a good one, you earned it!
The Blue Pug is all about the PRM Thrift Store $5 bag! Check out this week's deals!
All Clothing .69 cents each or $5 bag
Clothing: Yellow tags $.50
Furniture: Light Orange 75%, Yellow 50%, White 30%
2.24 Toys 50% off
2.25 Electronics 50% off (Excludes Blue Tags)
2.26 Books/Videos $2.00 bag
2.27 Pictures and Frames 50% off
Saying a huge thank you to Grace Church in Morton, Bethany Baptist Church, Faith Missionary Church, and other incredible individuals for the amazing donation of diapers. We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude! These diapers will help us serve around 400 families that come to ELC!
In case you were wondering what role mental health plays in spiritual renewal, Barnabas Center Director of Counseling Curt Meiss explains it's importance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb_XV1uglVE
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You made it to the weekend! Congratulations! How are you planning on spending it?
"We exist to see the Kingdom of God grow through human flourishing." What is human flourishing? In its simplest sense, it's human beings living in such close relationship to God, self, others and creation, that powerful, Holy Spirit-led growth happens.
When you least expect it, BAM! Amazing deals at the PRM Thrift Store!
Clothing: White tags $.50
Furniture: Yellow 75%, White 50%, Dk Orange 30%
3.10 Senior Citizens Day 20% off
3.11 Children’s Clothes 50% off
3.12 Wood Sale Anything made of wood 50% off
(Excludes blue tags)
3.13 Toys and games 50% off
On International Women's Day, we want to celebrate all the women who make our ministry possible with their time, talents and gifts. We remember that the first feet to carry the gospel message were the feet of women who came to show the last compassionate measure of care to a savior they thought had died but were overjoyed to discover had been resurrected.
Monday is here! For us, it's another opportunity to see the Kingdom of God grow through human flourishing!
Which takes more coffee than we care to admit, so thank God for that! 😀
You have no idea how important the door of blessing your support opens for our guests is in their lives. Sincerely, thank you so much for your care and compassion in our work.
Deals as big as your head this week at the PRM Thrift Store!
Clothing: Red tags $.50
Furniture: White 75%, Dk Orange 50%, Green 30%
3.17 Lamps and light fixtures 50% off
3.18 All Coats 50% off
3.19 Men's Shirts 50% off
3.20 Pictures and Frames 50% off
PRM Staff Dan Wolf and Scott Wilson hold up a couple of examples of a generous blanket donation in boxes behind them from Ameren Illinois. What a blessing! Thank you Ameren, our guests will love them!
The best thing about starting your Monday at the Mission is seeing the faces of our guests. For example, Michael. Without your generosity he wouldn't have had the "time to really get serious about my health, budget, spirituality and making amends with the humans I’ve hurt or damaged." Because of you, Michael is on the path to Human Flourishing.
This is a day that the Lord has made! How will YOU rejoice and be glad in it?
Don't forget to move your clocks forward tonight! Or, rotate your sundial one hour to the "ahead" side for the hardcore, old school types. 😀
The difference you make in the lives of our guests is more than an opportunity, it's a powerful act of worship. We're so thankful for your faithful giving!
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Deals as big as your head this week at the PRM Thrift Store!
Clothing: Red tags $.50
Furniture: White 75%, Dk Orange 50%, Green 30%
3.17 Lamps and light fixtures 50% off
3.18 All Coats 50% off
3.19 Men's Shirts 50% off
3.20 Pictures and Frames 50% off
PRM Staff Dan Wolf and Scott Wilson hold up a couple of examples of a generous blanket donation in boxes behind them from Ameren Illinois. What a blessing! Thank you Ameren, our guests will love them!
The best thing about starting your Monday at the Mission is seeing the faces of our guests. For example, Michael. Without your generosity he wouldn't have had the "time to really get serious about my health, budget, spirituality and making amends with the humans I’ve hurt or damaged." Because of you, Michael is on the path to Human Flourishing.
This is a day that the Lord has made! How will YOU rejoice and be glad in it?
It may not be easy, but the best way to find a positive mental attitude is to take the negatives in your life to God through Jesus in prayer, with shouts, with cries, with exasperation, with whatever emotion is needed.
"O Lord, I cry out to you, “Come quickly.” Open your ears to me when I cry out to you." Ps 141:1
In case we haven't said it lately, THANK YOU for all your generous ways that you serve, support, and otherwise help us create pathways out of poverty through Jesus!
How are your Palm Sunday preparations coming? The King is almost here!
Bags and bags of deals at the PRM Thrift Store this week!
All Clothing .69 cents each or $5 bag
Clothing: Red tags $.50
Furniture: White 75%, Dk Orange 50%, Green 30%
3.24 Shoes and Boots 50% off
3.25 Electronics 50% off
(Excludes Blue Tags)
3.26 Books/Videos $2.00 bag
3.27 Kitchen-ware 50% off
At PRM, we continually strive for a deeper understanding of our ministry. Discussing our values, the first one on the list is that we are passionately gospel-centered. This means, we are informed and animated by the good news of a loving God, who pursues, saves, keeps, renews and enables us by His grace, through Jesus Christ alone.
