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Sep 02, 2010 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Sep 04, 2010 Hidden Acres Timber Trot The Hidden Acres Timber Trot is a 5K Run / Walk that will be held on Saturday morning September 4th of Labor Day weekend. The course will lead you through a scenic tour of the grounds at Hidden Acres showing you a small sampling of God’s amazing creation that He’s given us.  The race course is similar to that of a cross country route. It will follow some of our gravel roads and timber trails. People in all levels of running or walking will find this course enjoyable. The Timber Trot will begin at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7 a.m. You can pre-register by calling our offices at  515-547-2751 or by visiting our website at www.hacamps.org. Registration includes a T-shirt and refreshments following the race. Trophies will be given to the winners  in each division. So whether you are a serious runner or just like to go on a scenic walk, please sign up and be a part of the Timber Trot. It will be a wonderful part of the Labor Day weekend. The proceeds for this fundraiser run will go toward a Giant Swing for our summer camp programs!!    Hidden Acres Christian Center  3837 Union Ave  Dayton, IA 50530  515-547-2751 www.hacamps.org Tell a Friend Sep 10, 2010 ReLatte - the River of Life Coffee Shop - Grand Opening! ReLatte - the River of Life Coffee Shop - will hold it's Grand Opening on Friday Sept 10th 6:30-9:30 pm. Featuring Josh Misener on acoustic guitar. Tell a Friend Sep 10, 2010 Long's Peak Summit Hike for APDA Come alongside Nichole Holze and Mackenzie Kirk as they climb Longs Peak; one of the famous "fourteeners" in Colorado to raise funds and awareness for the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Nichole and Mackenzie are doing this climb because Parkinson's has touched their lives through a beloved family member; Doug Kirk. they are doing this hike as a tribute to him and his dedication to preventative health care action, desire to constantly serve others, and to raise awareness about the disease. You can come along side Nichole and Mackenzie during this fundraiser. they are also raising awareness about the benefits of outdoor activities as preventative and therapeutic recreation. Would you partner with them and help raise money for the local chapter and for research efforts? You can donate online by clicking on the link below. Nichole and Mackenzie are looking for people to sponsor each mile; 16 total miles round trip; as well as other donation amounts. Each group or persons who sponsor a mile will receive a free health and fitness assessment from OutFit Adventures. For questions or more information, email Nichole at outfitadventure@gmail.com Thank You! ~Nichole and Mackenzie https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/home.asp?studioid=11262 Tell a Friend Sep 11, 2010 Mom's In Touch International - "Victory" Women of ALL ages and stages - prepare for VICTORY on September 11, 2010 from 8am - 10am at New Covenant Bible Church (room 143). Join us for this action packed morning teaching you how to equip yourself physically and spiritually in today’s world. Special guest speakers and prayer with other women for children and their schools. For more information email Wendy Smith at ladiesevent@mail.com. Tell a Friend Sep 12, 2010 Fall Festival Where: Lafayette Christian Church When: Noon to 4PM What: Music at 1PM by The Musical Hammers Family Trio Food Stand on Grounds Tent and Chairs Provided Flea Market/Craft Table Questions call Shirley Ward at 319-849-1563 Tell a Friend Sep 13, 2010 Emmaus Bible College Extension Class: Christian Worldview Emmaus Bible College will offer its extension class at New Covenant Bible Church each Monday evening from September 13 -November 29. Class begins at 7:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. This semester's class is Christian Worldview and is taught by Mr. David Glock. Cost is $75 for the class and $10-$20 for materials. You can register on the first night of class. Tell a Friend Sep 14, 2010 FREE Pastors Luncheon KFXB TV, the only Christian Television Network station in Iowa, is hosting a PASTOR'S LUNCHEON at noon on Tuesday, September 14. This event is open to ALL PASTORS in the KFXB TV viewing area, which includes Cedar Rapids. The luncheon is FREE and pastors are encouraged to bring a guest. The meal will be catered by Creative Catering in Dubuque. The primary purpose of this event is to thank all pastors for their service to the Lord and His people. This event will be filled with food and fellowship and it will be a time where pastors will be refreshed and encouraged to continue to share the glorious good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please encourage YOUR PASTOR to come to this FREE LUNCHEON. For reservations, call Tamie Cook at KFXB TV 563-690-1704 or email her at tamiec@mchsi.com .Reservations need to be made by Tuesday, Sept. 7. Show YOUR PASTOR how much they mean to you by informing them and encouraging them to come to this special event sponsored by KFXB TV, Dubuque, Iowa. Tell a Friend Sep 17, 2010 Women's Night of Worship Let the Winds Blow”  Women’s Night of Worship    River of Life Ministries  3801 Blairs Ferry RD NE  Cedar Rapids, IA    September 17th  7p.m.-9p.m.    Come hear what the Lord has to say to you in this new season.    Trust him with your whole heart.    Coffee and fellowship following the worship at ReLatte coffee shop at River of Life Ministries.  Tell a Friend Sep 17, 2010 2nd Annual Community Churches Variety Showcase Pastor Sylvia Boyer and Gospel Explosion Ministry. Friday night starting at 6:30pm at Parkview church, 15 Foster Rd in Iowa City. Tickets available at GEM-1854 Muscatine Ave in Iowa City, 319-351-6866 Admission Prices are 0-6 yrs old FREE, 7-12 yrs old - $5, 13 and up - $10. At the door, all tickets $15. Any questions, email gospelexplosion@msn.com Tell a Friend Sep 18, 2010 Swamp Fox Fun Fair! Where: Squaw Creek Baptist Church, 1410 44th St, Marion IA When: 1-4PM What: Activities for the whole family, including free carnival games for all children, plus clowns, dunk tank, balloon artist, live animals, music and more! Free food including popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs and cold drinks. A health fair (heath awareness issues, blood pressure screenings, etc.) Free shuttle service will be provided to and from Marion City Square Park. Tell a Friend Sep 18, 2010 KenYa See MY Future in Your Eyes Banquet In 2006, Spanda Inc. established a health care clinic in Kipkaren, Kenya. With the advent of clean water in April of 2010, Spanda can now work to bring a full-scale dentistry program to the clinic, which will serve over 32,000 villagers. Dentistry services are vital! Malnutrion has caused severe tooth decay and most villagers do not have the luxury of a toothbrush, toothpaste or dental floss. Instead they use “bottle brush” tree limbs to brush their teeth. The KenYa See MY Future In Your Eyes Dental Banquet will help bring the highly needed Dentistry services to Kipkaren, Kenya. All proceeds will benefit the Dental Clinic in Kipkaren. The evening will feature Kenyan food and a live & silent auction. Saturday, September 18, 2010 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Cost: $40 per person or $350 per table of 10 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel 350 First Ave, SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 For more information visit the website. http://www.spandainc.com/fundraising.html Tell a Friend Sep 19, 2010 Country Music Concert Please join us at Community Baptist Church 1120 7th avenue, Marion, Iowa 52302 starting at 7PM for a night of christian country music, testimony and Christian fellowship featuring Peter Lewis Whitebird. A former Pastor, Pete and Judy served Trinity Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas for five years. Then God called Pete to be an Evangelist, a traveling troubadour of the gospel. Since 1999, he has had thirteen chart-topping Christian Country radio hits, ten of which went all the way ...to Number One! With hits that include I'm Christian Country, How Much Does The World Weigh and Grandpa's Favorite Fishing Hole his music reflects true life from God's perspective and he has learned to communicate that message without being "preachy." There is no charge for the concert, but a freewill offering will be taken to help with Pete's ministry expenses. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, family, neighbors and please join us, and be blessed. Tell a Friend Sep 19, 2010 Swamp Fox Festival! Swamp Fox Festival 2010 FREE concert in the Marion Park! Sunday, 19 September 2010 More details coming soon. Tell a Friend Sep 19, 2010 Outdoor Concert Fundraiser for Blake Jamison WHERE: BOB AND DAWN BRUS’ ACREAGE, 306 LINN RIDGE RD. MT. VERNON, IA 52314 (Go north of Mt. Vernon on Highway 1, turn left on Linn Ridge Rd., go approx ˝ mile, house on the left)  WHEN: SUNDAY AFTERNOON SEPTEMBER 19TH – MUSIC FROM 3 TO 7 P.M.  (RAINY DAY LOCATION – LISBON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH/200 E. MARKET ST.)  WHAT BANDS? CHRISTIAN PRAISE BAND – AND….... The RiverCiders  BLUES / ELECTRIC BLUES  WHY? BLAKE JAMISON IS A 16 YEAR OLD FROM LISBON WHO WAS RECENTLY INJURED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT. HE SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL AND IS NOW HOME WITH HIS FAMILY. WE SIMPLY WANT TO HELP BLAKE AND HIS FAMILY OUT.  PICNIC ATMOSPHERE, SO BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS  NO ALCOHOL PLEASE  HOT DOGS/CHIPS/DRINKS PROVIDED - QUESTIONS? rcb63@mchsi.com    Tell a Friend Sep 22, 2010 Strength Team - Mike Hagen Power, Intensity, Motivation, Inspiration! Where: First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids When: September 22-26 in the evenings at 6:30pm, also Sunday services at 9:30 and 10:30am. Questions: Email fuel@lovethischurch.com for more information or check out the website below. http://www.firstyaya.com Tell a Friend Sep 23, 2010 Theology on Tap series - A perfect Church? What happens when the Church sins? Date: Thursday, September 23rd, Speaker: Fr. Chris Podhajsky Theology on Tap invites young adults age 21-39 to join us at the Chrome Horse Saloon this September and October. Each night beginning at 7 PM, we’ll discuss faith topics over our favorite beverages and tackle something controversial, exciting, or interesting about our faith. All young adults are welcome! We’ll talk about how we can carry on believing in, defending, and being part of a Church when we see how sinful its members can be. Tell a Friend Sep 25, 2010 TOUR de HOPE On Saturday, September 25th the participating ministries will be holding a progressive open house: Aid to Women; Equipping Youth: Helping Hands Ministry, a program of the Ecumenical Center; His Hands Free Medical Clinic; House of Hope; Mission of Hope. Time: 9AM - 1PM Here is what was said about last years event: Katie Sandquist, Executive Director of Aid to Women, stated - “We are excited to partner together and reach different spheres of influence to introduce new people to the participating organizations. From this event one of our goals is to increase local involvement from attendees in the ministries& to be inspired by each story shared.” The event offers an inviting way to hear more about each nonprofit and to see how they are servicing those in need within our community. Each person will spend approximately 15 minutes on each tour and during their visit they will be offered a beverage, brunch item, punch card to win door prizes and after they attend “All” six locations they will be included to win a grand prize. Tell a Friend Sep 26, 2010 Steve Green Concert Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Starting at 6pm Tickets: General Admission - $12 Gold Circle - $15 Door - $15 More info: 319.393.6127 Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Seventh Day Adventist Church Tell a Friend Sep 29, 2010 Theology on Tap series - Mass Confusion: What to do in the Pew Date: Thursday, September 30th Speaker: Fr. David O’Connor Theology on Tap invites young adults age 21-39 to join us at the Chrome Horse Saloon this September and October. Each night beginning at 7 PM, we’ll discuss faith topics over our favorite beverages and tackle something controversial, exciting, or interesting about our faith. All young adults are welcome! We’ll talk about what the environment, symbols, words, and actions of the Mass mean so that a complete beginner can get a sense of why we go to Mass and worship God the way we do. Tell a Friend Oct 02, 2010 Cancer Benefit Food- Live/Silent Auctions- Music- FUN for the whole family! Why: In the Small town of Center Point, IA just north of Cedar Rapids we have 2 wonderful people from the same family that have been diagnosed with Cancer. They are both in treatment and their medical bills are mounting- and we need YOUR HELP! Diana (the aunt) and Dylan (the High School Senior) are living in Center Point and are both battling cancer. They were diagnosed within a week of each other. Where: 2 to 8PM at Fross Park in Center Point. We are asking you to help in anyway you can- donations (silent auction items, food/ products, service, volunteers or cash). 2nd: Tell everyone you know to come enjoy the day with us! Questions or Donations: Contact: Toby Parsons, PO Box 321, 126 B Franklin St., Center Point, IA 52213, 319-213-4839 Tell a Friend Oct 07, 2010 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Oct 08, 2010 Andrew Peterson (with guests Ben Shive and Andy Gullahorn) Concert Andrew Peterson will be performing his recently released "Counting Stars" CD 7PM Friday, October 8, 2010 (Doors open at 6PM) Cedar Valley Bible Church 3636 Cottage Grove Ave SE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 Ticket Purchasing Information Will Call Make checks payable to Northbrook Baptist Church and put "Peterson Concert" on the memo line. The name on the check and number of tickets will be added to the will call list. Your tickets will be available at the concert. Direct Purchase Purchase and pick up tickets * at Northbrook Baptist Church - Wednesday & Friday afternoons * at Cedar Valley Bible Church * from Jason Kautz (319-804-0222) Tell a Friend Oct 08, 2010 Thousand Foot Krutch and Disciple with Ivoryline Where: Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road West Des Moines, IA 50265 When: Concert starts at 7PM www.echoconcerts.com Tell a Friend Oct 10, 2010 20th annual Especially for You® Race Against Breast Cancer How: Register online: Individual or as a team or go to Mercy Women’s Center on the main hospital campus or at the Mercy Fitness Center, 5264 Council St. NE. When: Race day opening ceremonies will start at 7:45 a.m. The race begins at 8 a.m. and starts and finishes on Eighth Ave. SE by Mercy Medical Center. WHO: The competitive 5K run is for women only, but men are invited to participate as non-competitors. The 5K walk and the one-mile family fun walk are open to everyone. The race is co-founded by Mercy and General Mills. WHY: The race and the fund are dedicated to the memory of Sandy Knight, a Whittier resident and General Mills employee who died of breast cancer in July 1991. She helped found Mercy’s Especially For You After Breast Cancer Support Group. Her dream was to establish a race to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and education. For more information call the EFY race line at (319) 398-6582 or visit the website. http://www.especiallyforyourace.org Tell a Friend Oct 11, 2010 Theology on Tap series - Fish on Friday, Mass on Sunday: What’s the minimum I can do and still... Speaker: Rodney Bluml Description Theology on Tap invites young adults age 21-39 to join us at the Chrome Horse Saloon this September and October. Each night beginning at 7 PM, we’ll discuss faith topics over our favorite beverages and tackle something controversial, exciting, or interesting about our faith. All young adults are welcome! On Monday, October 11th we continue our fall session with ‘Fish on Friday, Mass on Sunday: What’s the minimum I can do and still be Catholic’. Our Church has many teachings, but are they all equally important? Rodney Bluml will lead us in a discussion of what is it that we really need to do or believe in order to belong to the Church. Two-Liner: The Church has many teachings, but are they all equally important? Join us for a discussion on breaking down what we really need to do an and believe in order to belong to the Church. Tell a Friend Oct 12, 2010 House of Hope Annual "Fundraising" Banquet This year our banquet will be at the Kirkwood Banquet and Convention Center. We have been busting at the seams the last few years and need to move to a larger venue. We are hoping that 500 of you will attend! This year's program is sure to inspire you. * Tuesday, October 12, 2010 * Kirkwood Banquet and Convention Center - Kirkwood Campus * Registration at 6:00 pm * Dinner and Program 6:30-8:30 pm (we always end early or on time) * Live Jazz * Inspiring speakers * Great food * Opportunity to give financially to the work and service of House of Hope. Your attendance and support make a difference! See you there! To reserve your seat: * contact Celeste Jaquis (Development Director) at celeste@houseofhopecr.org * call us at 319.366.4673 Tell a Friend Oct 22, 2010 Lampost Theatre Co. presents "Pyrates"  October 22 - November 14  For tickets and info: 319.277.8034 or check out link below;   Pyrates is a delightful musical-comedy adventure that utilizes a double plot. One story follows the life and adventures of Mary Reed, a true-life female pirate. The other story follows a modern-day church in the midst of its own identity crisis. When treasure from the past is linked with the church of the present, intrigue and mayhem ensue. In the end, we are taken on a journey of discovery about life, identity, and what lies at the heart of community and family. (Written by the directors of this Christian theater company.) http://www.lampost.com Tell a Friend Oct 24, 2010 A Night with the Chapmans Steven Curtis Chapman, Mary Beth Chapman (speaking) & Caleb (featuring Will & Caleb Chapman Band) Concert starts at 7:00 PM River Center, Alder Theatre 136 E Third St - Davenport, IA 52801 A limited number of VIP TICKETS are available Includes a Pre-Concert Q&A with Steven Curtis & Mary Beth Chapman, a Gold Circle Seat Ticket with Early Entry and VIP Laminate. Special Offers... *Family 4 Pack: $88 (Only $22 per ticket) *Regular Group Offer: Buy 15, Get 2 FREE tickets *Super Group Offer: Buy 40 tickets, Get 5 FREE tickets & A $50 Gas Card to fill the Bus or Vans!!! SUPER GROUP offer only valid at ADLER BOX OFFICE. *not valid on VIP & Gold Circle, plus any venue and ticketing/service fees Tickets are available at all all Ticketmaster outlets & through the Adler Theatre Box Office Charge by phone call 800-745-3000 Online at www.Ticketmaster.com http://www.adlertheatre.com http://www.Ticketmaster.com Tell a Friend Oct 24, 2010 CMA Chapter Meeting Christian Motorcyclists Association: Monthly Chapter Meeting Knights for Christ Chapter meetings are always the 4th Sunday of the month; Lunch at 1:00 PM, Meeting 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Bonanza 3505 16th Ave. S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Any questions please contact Roger Bush at 319-530-3846 or bushtroger@yahoo.com http://cmancr3.org/IA/knightsforchrist Tell a Friend Oct 25, 2010 Theology on Tap series - Topic Title: Can you hear me now? Conversations with God Theology on Tap invites young adults age 21-39 to join us at the Chrome Horse Saloon this September and October. Each night beginning at 7 PM, we’ll discuss faith topics over our favorite beverages and tackle something controversial, exciting, or interesting about our faith. All young adults are welcome! Our final Theology on Tap session this Fall will be on Monday, October 25th. Dave Cushing, director of Adult Faith Formation for the parishes of the Waterloo area, will lead a lively discussion on how and why we pray – and what those prayers can do to bring us into a relationship with God. Two-Liner: Can prayer change God? Can it change us? Join us for an interactive discussion on how we pray and what it does to our relationship with God. Tell a Friend Oct 27, 2010 INCA Apple Pie Committee needs your help! We will definitely appreciate any help from The Spirit's listeners to volunteer to make pies for day or night shifts starting October 27th-30th. Please go to the website listed below for more information on pies or to place an order. Email NewtonsPies@incaonline.org to let them know if you can help! It is an awesome way to serve the kingdom/youth/Christian education and more!!!! http://www.incaonline.org/pie_volunteering.cfm Tell a Friend Nov 04, 2010 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Nov 15, 2010 Operation Christmas Child A project of international relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, encourages volunteers to fill simple shoe boxes with toys, necessity items, school supplies, candy and hand-written notes of encouragement. The gifts are then shared with children worldwide who are suffering because of natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine and poverty. For many of these children, the shoe box gift will be the first gift they have ever received, letting them know they are loved and not forgotten. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 612-359-7025 or visit www.samaritanspurse.org. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoe boxes is Nov. 15-22; however, shoe box gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C. www.samaritanspurse.org Tell a Friend Nov 28, 2010 CMA Chapter Meeting Christian Motorcyclists Association: Monthly Chapter Meeting Knights for Christ Chapter meetings are always the 4th Sunday of the month; Lunch at 1:00 PM, Meeting 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Bonanza 3505 16th Ave. S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Any questions please contact Roger Bush at 319-530-3846 or bushtroger@yahoo.com http://cmancr3.org/IA/knightsforchrist Tell a Friend Jan 20, 2011 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Feb 17, 2011 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Mar 17, 2011 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Apr 21, 2011 Skate Night Super Skate 5100 Northland Ave. Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Join us for Skate night! It's $5.00 at the door including skate rental. Bring non perishable food to donate to a local food pantry. The Spirit's skate night 6:30-8:30pm!! Tell a Friend Apr 30, 2011 Iron Sharpens Iron National Men's Conference Where: First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids What is Iron Sharpens Iron? 1. Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences are a resource for local churches offered by an on-the-ground local ministry (Focal Point Ministries). FPM serves local churches by equipping them to reach, disciple, and mobilize men. 2. Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences are hosted by regional ministries with a heart and specific focus on men. These independent ministries have networked together to provide a national feel. However, ISI is not a national organization. All ISI conferences follow the same format to provide consistency in the event. 3. The ISI conference is a one-day event. Conference day is Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (It is important to note that Focal Point Ministries, the local, on-the-ground ministry, serves local churches fifty two weeks a year to equip, disciple, and mobilize their men.) 4. Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences are equipping conferences with sixteen different equipping seminars designed specifically for men. The day opens and closes with all the men together for a time of masculine worship and exhortative messages from gifted keynote speakers, but the meat of the day are the equipping seminars. 5. Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences are for men of all ages (13 and up). We intentionally offer a resource that promotes and encourages intergenerational ministry. We design several of the seminars to be specific to men in different seasons of life. (This conference is for all men, not just leaders and/or pastors.) 6. Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences occur once a year, every year, in the same location and in the same spot in the calendar. They have become a local resource that local churches can trust and depend on. Tell a Friend