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Mark Krupa, missionary in the Czech Republic with Josiah Venture. Mark grew up in our church and today we talk about his 25 years of ministry in the Czech Republic.

Today we speak with Clinton Zeantoe, the Dean of Students at the School of Nursing, UM University, in Ganta, Liberia, Africa. Our church has not only provided several scholarships every semester, we've help to build a cafeteria, provided text books, computers, copy machines, and manakins for practicing medicine, among many things. The Christian education these men and women are receiving and the medical knowledge they are acquiring is making a huge impact on a country desperate for spiritual and medical care.

Today Dan Philips and Pastor Tim Ozment speak with Principal Blumer and Assistant Principal Monast to talk about how Peoria First is connected to Lincoln grade school. 
Our congregation has many programs at Lincoln School (K-8). Backpack Buddies provide food for children over the weekends. Reading Buddies is an effort to assist children with their reading skills. Birthday Buddies celebrates birthdays once a month. After School Choir and Arts is supported by the Peoria First Foundation. Morton Square Soccer is a summer program for children 5-12 years old.
 

Sergeant Denise has been a part of our congregation for many years. She served in Loaves and Fish as a young woman, and now as a police officer. She's also part of our Sunday security team. She is a joy to talk with, and we'd love to introduce you to her.

We talk with D.S. Aaron Yankee from Liberia, Africa about the Korsen grade school, Nursing school, and sewing school in Liberia, Africa. We've invested in these ministries and it's good to hear what is happening.

A conversation with Pastor Tim Ozment - Directing Pastor, Julie Bell - Communications Coordinator, and Charles Bush - Church Council Chair, about remaining a UM congregation or Disaffiliation from the denomination.