September Events
**Featured Event**
September 17: Human Trafficking Forum--Teen Focus
7:30 -9 pm, Willow Creek South Barrington, Room TBDSamantha Owens, Community Engagement Specialist from National Runaway Safeline shares an important message on how our children can be protected and equipped to prevent ever being at-risk and enslaved to human trafficking. The audience for this message are young adults, age 14 and older, parents, teachers and neighbors who want more information on keeping youth safe, off the streets and out of the clutches of the sex industry.
September 4th: "Country for the Cause"- Porchlight Counseling Services
7-9 pm, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
September 6th - Volunteer Training with Emmaus Ministries
10:30am to 4:30pm, 921 W Wilson Ave 60640 (food provided)
10:30am to 4:30pm, 921 W Wilson Ave 60640 (food provided)
Volunteers have always been at the foundation of Emmaus’ mission to, “make Jesus known on the streets among men involved in survival prostitution.” Our volunteers walk the streets each night, talking and listening to men, staff the Ministry Center: help cook meals, lead Bible studies, and build lasting relationships with the men. Some volunteers also give their time working in the office and assisting with different projects. No matter what role you play, we’re very grateful for your time, commitment, and heart for broken men! Please RSVP!
September 13: TRAFFICK FREE's 5k Run Against Traffick
September 13 & 27: Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit (intercession needed)
10 am- 12 pm
10 am- 12 pm
September 16: Night of Prayer for Refuge For Women
7:30 pm, Wheaton
Please join us for an evening of prayer and link arms with others who are passionate about bringing Refuge For Women to Chicago. Email Joanne for details on specific location. If you can't attend the prayer meeting, but would like to stay informed please visit and "Like" the Facebook page Here
September 18th: Freedom Readers Quarterly Book Club
7:30 pm, Wheaton
Please join us for an evening of prayer and link arms with others who are passionate about bringing Refuge For Women to Chicago. Email Joanne for details on specific location. If you can't attend the prayer meeting, but would like to stay informed please visit and "Like" the Facebook page Here
September 18th: Freedom Readers Quarterly Book Club
7:00 pm, Willow Creek Crystal Lake
Our fall selection will be The White Umbrella: Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking by Mary Frances Bowley. Join us as we discuss real-life stories of healing and spiritual transformation and discuss how we as a community and individuals can be a part of walking with survivors and making an impact. Read the book on your own and join us for an evening of discussion. Join us on Facebook at Freedom Readers
September 21: New Name Call Center
11:15 service (after worship),Willow Creek South Barrington, Room TBD
This ministry makes outgoing phone calls and offers prayer and assistance for girls in the adult entertainment industry. New Name has provided us with a script to guide us in our calls as well as a list of services that can provide help to the girls if needed.
September 26: Girls Night Out Book Discussion
Girls With Swords by Lisa Bevere
6-8 pm, Willow Creek South Barrington, Dr. B's cafeWhat if you discovered you have been entrusted with an invisible, invincible, and incorruptible weapon? Would you use it? Move beyond only study and begin to wield the Word of God! Discover with other women in our area how to fight human trafficking where ever you are in your spiritual journey. Please R.S.V.P with Holly hkoehler@ameritech.net, please use the link to purchase materials of your choice and don't forget to use amazon smile to support C.A.A.S.E as your charity! “If you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one!”—Jesus
September 27: Returning Hearts Event at Decatur Prison
Do you have a heart for those who have been incarcerated, sexually exploited, trafficked, and the children who are most vulnerable and at-risk for being the next victim? Join us for for an all day fun event, Reuniting Inmate Mom’s with their Children. Transportation Provided, 200 Volunteers Needed in a variety of fun roles!
This is a FREE event—a $20 donation is requested by Awana to offset costs.
Must be 18 years of age or older to serve & pass a background check by the prison.
The registration link for the Decatur Returning Hearts Celebration is now on line at awanalifeline.org. After you register, more specific information will come your way.
For immediate questions or concerns, contact: Jennifer jennifers@awana.org
This is a FREE event—a $20 donation is requested by Awana to offset costs.
Must be 18 years of age or older to serve & pass a background check by the prison.
The registration link for the Decatur Returning Hearts Celebration is now on line at awanalifeline.org. After you register, more specific information will come your way.
For immediate questions or concerns, contact: Jennifer jennifers@awana.org
Other Serving Opportunities: We conduct monthly outreach to local massage parlors and spas. Please contact Alyson if you are interested.
Human Trafficking Freedom Coalition of Northern Illinois This newly formed group seeks to combat all forms of human trafficking in Northern Illinois. This includes McHenry and Kane counties! You can follow them on Facebook Here
Save the Date
October 16- November 23: ShadowTown II, The Johns
October 24: Refuge For Women Chicago- Launch Night!
7:30-9 pm, Church of the Resurrection: 935 W. Union Ave., Wheaton
October 29-31: SAFE Coalition for Human Rights Conference
