Join Us for Hope Rising
Tickets are $30.00 each or $25.00 each when ordering 10 or more at a time.
For questions call Sheila at 309-676-6416
Come Join us for a memorable evening shining light on how God is working through Peoria Rescue Ministries! Discover how we continue to Create Pathways Out of Poverty through Jesus for our neighbors in need. At this event you will:
- Hear from guest speaker: Ed Stetzer
- Hear exciting client stories
- Get a ministry update
- Learn how you can become a part of this exciting & important work
- And more!
We hope you will come together with us for this special event. It will be an evening of shared fellowship!
Included in the evening will be some delicious food provided by some amazing local restaurants.
- Famous Daves
- Chick Fil A
- Le Bakery
- Great Harvest
- Faire Coffee - Coffee & Ice cream cart
Other Ways to Give:
Call us at: (309) 676-6416
Text "give" to (309)271-0070
Time:
Thursday, September 22nd
Doors Open 5:30 pm
Program Starts 6:15 pm
Location:
Northwoods Church
10700 N Allen Rd
Peoria
Testimonials
It was nice to get to sample a lot of local cuisines and also be able to visit with others. It was a great time of fellowship and celebration of all that’s happening at PRM.
Mike
I enjoyed the program and learning about all the new and exciting happenings at PRM. It has been exciting to watch the progress with 1212 and get to celebrate its opening. It’s also always encouraging get to celebrate the ministries with our friends and partners in the mission.
Christi
The presentation was really impressive. I enjoyed learning the ministries goals and progress and all of the new future projects.
Deb
Guest Speaker
Bio:
Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is a professor and dean at Wheaton College where he also serves as Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates, and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America, is the Editor-in-Chief of Outreach Magazine, and is frequently cited in, interviewed by, and writes for news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is the Founding Editor of The Gospel Project, a curriculum used by more than 1.7 million individuals each week for bible study.
His national radio show, Ed Stetzer Live, airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates.
He recently served as interim teaching pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in New York City and serves as teaching pastor at Highpoint Church.
Last year's evening in photos!
Hoperising 2021 In Person 2021 HOPERISING at Bethany Baptist Church Welcome Welcome to HOPERISING 2021! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-1.jpg LeBakery Sweet Desserts from our friends at LeBakery! Great Harvest Bread Company Fantastic offering from our friends at Great Harvest Bread Company. Famous Dave's The barbecue offerings from Famous Dave's did not disappoint! https://www.famousdaves.com/Locations/Detail/90cc811a-fc4a-4f48-b837-6f1c8bdeece4 Cracked Pepper Catering It's never bad when it's Cracked Pepper! Chick-Fil-A So much delicious goodness from our friends at Chick Fil A! Faire Coffee Our pals at Faire Coffee kept us motivated! The Noshery Can't miss with The Noshery! Soooo good! Pancheros Mexican Grill Putting the yum in spicy cuisine for the night was Pancheros Mexican Grill! https://locations.pancheros.com/pancheros-mexican-grill-now-open-f037b49858a4 Desserts and More! Having dessert while pondering how God could use us all to bring about wholeness in Peoria! Sweet treats! All the fare at HOPERISING went above and beyond! Creativity on Display If you saw the in-person presentation, you saw firsthand the evidence of what God is doing at PRM! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-15.jpg So much food! With offerings from so many great restaurants, it was a great opportunity to meet and discuss what God's got in store for PRM. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-17.jpg Julie and Theress Two of our Esther House team members, Julie and Theress, take a moment to pose for a pic before the start of HOPERISING. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-20.jpg Friendly faces Everywhere you look, the joy of Jesus was evident on the faces of those in attendance. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-21.jpg Teamwork PRM's evening couldn't have come off as well without the tireless work of an entire team of employees, renewal participants, and volunteers. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-22.jpg Care packages Everyone who came to HOPERISING received a free sample of the Palette Creations, as well as a booklet explaining our path! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-23.jpg Lee, Bud and Sheryl Lee Burnham takes a moment to chat with Barnabas Center's Bud Sous and Sheryl Douras during HOPERISING. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-24.jpg Tricia, Julie and Dawn During the HOPERISING program, we met Tricia, Julie and Dawn and heard their stories of how God is working through PRM. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-26.jpg Barnabas Center represented well Biblically based, clinically excellent counseling is a cornerstone of what God is doing at PRM through Bud Sous and Curt Meiss. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-27.jpg Sheryl Douras At Barnabas, counselors like Sheryl Douras help people in need find their way in Christ with Biblically-based, clinically excellent counseling. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-28.jpg David, Brian and Andrew Renewal Participants David and Andrew flank Brian Butler, PRM's renewal director. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-29.jpg Tony and Bryan Tony stands next to Victory Acre's Bryan. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-30.jpg Jon and Jolene Rocke PRM Executive Director Jon Rocke takes a moment for a picture with his wife, Executive Ambassador Jolene Rocke prior to the kickoff of the HOPERISING program. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-31.jpg Wayburn Dean Kicking off the program with amazing music was a given. That that music was from Grammy and Dove Award nominee Wayburn Dean? A true blessing. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-33.jpg Jolene Rocke Executive Ambassador Jolene Rocke welcomes the audience and prays at the beginning of the program. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-37.jpg Jon Rocke Executive Director Jon Rocke addresses the audience gathered at Bethany Baptist Church for HOPERISING. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-44.jpg Palette Creations & Mulch Executive Director Jon Rocke explained the vision for the coming months, raising funds for an expansion of the PRM enterprise ventures into direct-to-consumer mulch sales, as well as Palette Creations via a brand dubbed "Reclaim." https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-45.jpg Dan Wolf Dan Wolf closes the program section with an appeal for donations. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-47.jpg Board Member Jay Pearson Jay Pearson closed our program with prayer and directions for the dining portion of the evening. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-49.jpg Amazing Grace - At Bethany! We cannot say enough about our gracious hosts at Bethany Baptist Church, who graced us with an evening to present God's vision to our PRM family. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-50.jpg Palette Creations PRM's Megan stands in front of the Palette Creations waiting to assist those wishing to make a bid during the silent auction. For those who did not win with their bid, have no fear, you will be able to buy these great panels in the future. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-51.jpg Micah 6:8 We are very fond of this passage from Micah, and many people remarked about how it resonates with them as well. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-52.jpg Chilly night It was a brisk evening, but hot chocolate and other beverages kept everyone in warm spirits. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-53.jpg The Steffens Gordy and Martha Steffen take a moment from the festivities for a picture. While she's very shy about publicity, we couldn't do much of what we do without the innumerable talents and gracious heart of Martha Steffen. We're blessed to have her. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-55.jpg Jolene Rocke Executive Ambassador Jolene Rocke discusses the future of PRM with a HOPERISING attendee. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-57.jpg Volunteers So many PRM volunteers, especially regular ones like Karel and Wendell, aren't just occasionally assisting us. They show so much support and we're blessed to have them as well! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-58.jpg Friends Many friendships are strengthened by bonds of common support, such as those found in the ranks of our supporters. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-59.jpg Seated Admission This year's seated as well as general admission was a hit, with those who wished to walk and sample free to do so, and those who wished to sit being able to as well. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-61.jpg Smiling faces! So many bright faces among our supporters, who overwhelmingly enjoyed the evening. We're very blessed to have been able to do this thanks to our hosts, Bethany Baptist Church. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-62.jpg The Pflederers Long-time supporters of PRM, Dr. Ben and Jackie Pflederer take a moment for a photo. Dr. Pflederer is one many board members who made themselves available that evening. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-63.jpg Seated Admission Seated and general admission allowed us to serve those who might wish to sit separately with the great fare provided by our partner restaurants. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-64.jpg Everywhere you looked ... You saw so many smiling faces! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-65.jpg And more smiling faces There were happy faces everywhere, rejoicing in fellowship and what God is doing through PRM. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-66.jpg Jon and Brian Executive Director Jon Rocke stands with Brian Butler after the HOPERISING program. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-67.jpg Such tasty treats! Our partner restaurants didn't skimp when it came to bringing out the goods! (If you went away hungry, it wasn't their fault, that's for sure! Those portions were so generous!) Thank you so much to all our partner restaurants! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-69.jpg Perfection on a plate Delicious bites, and so many options from which to choose! A little here, a little there, and soon we were stuffed! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-70.jpg Sharing the good news We couldn't do much of what we do without people sharing the good news of what Jesus was doing at PRM, and the fresh buzz started at HOPERISING! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-72.jpg Logan Runge Logan Runge, who will be staying at 1212 Community House Apartments when it is completed in early 2021 stops to chat with guests. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-75.jpg Renewal Participants Being a relational ministry, we made sure our renewal participants had an opportunity to not only serve our guests as Christ served the disciples, but also talk to them about their lives and what God is doing in and through them. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-78.jpg A full house So many people had seated admission, and even more had general admission. It was truly a successful evening. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-79.jpg Breaking bread together PRM is a relational ministry. We serve our neighbors in need, and they jump at the chance to do the same? Why? Because of how the gospel of Jesus makes them feel, and how much they wish to share in it. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-80.jpg Event Staff We can't say how important it was to have a professional presence with our event staff. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-81.jpg More of those smiling faces! They were everywhere! It was so inspiring! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-82.jpg Empower Life Center Laura from ELC takes a moment to talk about the work God is doing through Empower Life Center. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-83.jpg Board of Directors Jeremiah Alwordt takes a moment to discuss the vision God has given PRM to move deeper into the work of poverty alleviation. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-84.jpg No surprise, even more smiles! From the friendly staff members and volunteers, to the guests in attendance, smiles were passed from one to another. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-85.jpg Eat More Chicken! Chick-Fil-A, as well as all our partner restaurants, brought their own unique twist to our event, and we loved it! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-86.jpg Discussing the vision Everywhere you turned, people were excitedly discussing the vision of the Enterprise Ventures with one another. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-88.jpg Esther House Esther House staff member Theress takes a moment from her duties for a photograph. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-89.jpg Busy little bees! All our partner restaurants were working quickly to meet the demand as hungry attendees came to sample the fare they brought. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-90.jpg New, but not newbies! Pancheros Mexican Grill got rave reviews! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-91.jpg Thumbs Up! Renewal participant Marlin looks on agreeably as fellow participant Trevor gives the whole evening two thumbs up! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-93.jpg More teamwork Marlin, Trevor, Jamel, Brian and Adam all take a moment to pose for a photograph. The donations made to PRM through HOPERISING go a long way towards Brian and Adam helping more men like Marlin, Trevor and Jamel find their identity in Christ, and transformation in that grace. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-94.jpg A good night for smores and hot chocolate The temps were low, but spirits were high as people excitedly discussed God's work at PRM! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-95.jpg What do you know? More smiles! So much joy was shown at HOPERISING! https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-98.jpg Hard at work Daniel and Phillip take a quick break from work to snap a picture together. The bonds formed during the renewal experience are very real, and very lasting. https://peoriarescue.org/images/HopeRising2021/2021_HopeRising-99.jpg
Last year's stories of Transformation
How can you watch Hope•Rising FREE? That's Easy!
Mark Your Calendar
Mark your calendar for Hope•Rising on November 8th at 7pm.
Join Us Online RIGHT HERE!
Just visit PeoriaRescue.org and there will be a HUGE link on the front page at 7pm. Click on that link and it will take you to the video!
Watch the Premiere with Us!
That's it. That's all you have to do. After all, we said it was easy.
Why Watch? Because it takes all of us!
With all the changes necessary due to the pandemic, Hope•Rising is among them. Our annual in-person fall fundraising banquet will now be a virtual event. But we do not see it as a compromise. Instead, we see it as an opportunity.
Scheduled for Sunday, November 8th, at 7:00 pm, it will be approximately 1 hour long and will serve as our premier online showing of the program, with public showings occurring much later.
In addition to client testimonials, ministry updates and a facility tour, we are excited to share that noted poverty expert Dr. Brian Fikkert will be re-joining us for this year's event.
We’ll explore what poverty alleviation means to PRM and how you can partner with us to create Pathways out of Poverty through Jesus.
You may remember from last year that Dr. Fikkert was our guest speaker. For those unfamiliar with Dr.Fikkert, he is best known as the co-author of the book When Helping Hurts and his newest book Becoming Whole.
Register to Win a Trip to the Creation Museum and Noah's Ark!
Watch all the way to the end of the HopeRising video, and you'll get a link to enter you into our HopeRising Giveaway!
If you win, you get admission for up to 6 people to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky, with 2 hotel accomodations for two nights , and 2 days of meals.*
Help Spread the Word!
Become a Premiere Host and help us invite others who want to help with poverty alleviation in the Peoria Area. Visit this link to find out how, and we'll send your choice of a free copy Dr. Fikkert's books, When Helping Hurts or Becoming Whole.
Register to Win a Trip to the Creation Museum and Noah's Ark!
Watch all the way to the end of the HopeRising video, and you'll get a link to enter you into our HopeRising Giveaway!
If you win, you get admission for up to 6 people to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky, with 2 hotel accomodations for two nights , and 2 days of meals.*
Help Spread the Word!
Become a Premiere Host and help us invite others who want to help with poverty alleviation in the Peoria Area. Visit this link to find out how, and we'll send your choice of a free copy Dr. Fikkert's books, When Helping Hurts or Becoming Whole.
