John Cirilli is the Executive Director of the Morton Division of the Midwest Food Bank. A Morton native and Syracuse University graduate, he transitioned from a career in banking to lead the Midwest Food Bank's Morton Division in June 2025, answering a personal calling to serve. John lives in Morton with his wife, Kelsey, and their daughters, Hazel and Ivy.

Midwest Food Bank's mission is to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition and providing disaster relief. Morton is the Disaster Relief hub for the organization, and it responds to a wide variety of catastrophic natural disasters, from tornadoes and hurricanes to flooding and wildfires. The Tender Mercies meal program is also packaged and housed at the Morton location.

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Phil Witzig has conducted the Morton Community Chorus in its annual performance of Handel’s Messiah since 2012. Phil has had a lifelong passion for music, serving in music ministry in his church, along with singing in and leading various choral groups around Central Illinois, all while working in the business world.

Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the Morton Community Chorus & Orchestra on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:30 PM at Grace Church in Morton. This inspiring concert will feature acclaimed soloists and celebrate the glory of Christ through one of the most beloved works in sacred music. There is no cost to attend; a free will offering will be received. Get more information at www.pjw.cc or by visiting them on Facebook.

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Jonathan Welch is the Executive Director of Camp of Champions, a Christian summer day camp in Central Illinois that provides children a safe, fun, and faith-centered experience. Partnering with local churches, the camp serves kids from kindergarten through middle school with a mix of recreation, Bible teaching, and character development. Families can register for as many weeks as they choose, including the entire summer. Find out more by going to cocusa.org

Camp of Champions is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Chilli Supper on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at Grace Church in Morton. This evening will feature stories from past directors, opportunities to reconnect with friends, and a special look at how God continues to transform lives through Camp of Champions. Register for free at cocusa.org/chilisupper

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Todd Smith is a founding member and lead vocalist of the award-winning Christian trio Selah, known for their powerful harmonies and heartfelt songs of faith. Originally from Michigan, Todd has been sharing the hope of Christ through music for over two decades, helping Selah earn multiple Dove Awards and a devoted following worldwide. Beyond the stage, he is passionate about family, adoption advocacy, and encouraging believers to live boldly for Jesus. To learn more about Selah visit selahonline.com

Selah will be in concert on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Crossroads Church in Washington, IL. Tickets can be purchased at https://wbnhradio.ticketspice.com/wbnh-selah-2025

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Doug Rumbold is an author, Biblical counselor and founder of the non-profit ministry, Presence Over Pain. The vision of this new ministry is to make Biblical counseling accessible by walking with the hurting, coaching church leaders, and developing heart-centered disciple-making strategies and resources. Doug's book, Presence Over Pain, was released in 2023 and seeks to help readers discover the joy of God's presence over circumstances, sin, and persecution. Get more information online at: presenceoverpain.org

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David Getz is the composer of Ruth: The Musical. It originally debuted in 2018, and will return to Central IL in 2025 with performances on July 12 and 13 at Five Points Washington. This concert-style retelling of the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz blends classical and Broadway styles and explores timeless themes of love, loss, belonging, and redemption. Get tickets and more information at: theruthmusical.com

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Larry Holt is the Development Director at Pathway Ministries in Peoria, IL. Formerly known as Peoria Rescue Ministries, this gospel-centered organization has been serving the community since 1955. Pathway Ministries seeks to create pathways out of poverty through Jesus with our neighbors in need through their Residential Ministries and Community Services. Get more information by visiting pathwaypeoria.org

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Adam Kipp serves as the Executive Director at RHMA, the Rural Home Missionary Association in Morton, IL. RHMA's purpose is two-fold: to plant and to strengthen town and country churches and pastors in small-town America (usually towns of 5,000 or less). They seek to accomplish this through their staff of church planters and missionary pastors, hosting small-town pastors’ conferences and seminars, and facilitating TACT (Town and Country Training) classes for seminary students.

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