Category Archives: Community Outreach

Thanksgiving Dinner 2022

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WCBC invites you to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a FREE dinner available to everyone in the community. Please take time to RSVP by Tuesday, November 22nd to 815-379-2645; this is a landline, so if you get the answering machine, please leave your name, telephone number, and dining preference (dine-in, carry-out, or delivery).

If you didn’t get to RSVP in time, we would still love to have you come join us for Thanksgiving Dinner at Walnut Community Bible Church.

Serving for Dine-In & Carry-Out will be available from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at 125 Jackson St, Walnut, IL.

Delivery is available to the Walnut Area for anyone who RSVPed and requested delivery. Deliveries will begin at 12 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Kids Encounter – Summer Program

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Kids plan to join us this summer in Downtown Walnut at Liberty Square! If you are going into grades K-5, plan to enjoy all 6 weeks of hands-on activities. Come hang out on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to Noon on June 15, 22, 29 as well as July 13, 20, 27. We will play games, make crafts, and enjoy music, snacks, and storytime.

Easter Eggstravaganza

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Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Extravaganza 

Saturday, March 27, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m.

Bring the children and their baskets downtown Walnut this Saturday morning for an Egg Hunt at Veteran’s Park greenspace. Egg Hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. with eggs filled with candy, surprises, or a ticket for a larger prize.

After the Egg hunt, walk over to WCBC where kids can enjoy a variety of Easter themed stations including crafts, pinata, games, coloring, and the Easter story. 

We will serve hot dogs, chips, and lemonade for everyone. 

This is a free event sponsored by Walnut Acres Country Store and Walnut Community Bible Church (WCBC).

Come and have fun.

Live Nativity 2020

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Join us this year in continuing the tradition of the Live Nativity at WCBC. Plan to drive through the displays on Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings between 6 to 8 p.m. December 18th, 19th, and 20th.

Please note the following changes this year: To preserve the cherished and authentic atmosphere of the nativity, we will be asking people to NOT wear a mask while they are outdoors portraying a character. To facilitate a safe environment, we are requesting people to sign up in households groups for the angels as well as the Mary & Joseph characters. Wisemen & shepherds can safely distance outdoors without masking.

Volunteers are needed to play parts, kitchen help and help with costume changes. Sign-up sheets for live characters are located on the Communications Table. Or feel free to call and we can find a spot to add you and/or your family to the list. Call Eldon @815-878-5738 or Nathan @815-719-3058.

Keep your family tradition or start a new one by driving or walking through this years Live Nativity Event at Walnut Community Bible Church.

Christmas Activities 2019

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Christmas is a favorite holiday at WCBC and we have a lot going on. This page can help you keep all the activities straight.

Children and Student Programs:

December 13th: Coloring Contest Due
December 14th: Jingle all the Way for Ages 4-12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 15th: Children’s Musical Program @ 7 p.m.
December 18th: Last day of Kool Kids for the year after school until 5:30 p.m.
December 18th: Sr. High Overflow will meet at 5:30 p.m.
December 18th: Last Junior High Youth Group 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will meet again in the New Year starting on January 15, 2020

Other Programs:

Sundays in December join us for Advent services.
December 20-21st Live Nativity from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening
December 24th Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.
January 10th-12th Junior High Winter Camp at Mennohaven for more details or to register follow this link: https://walnutcommunitybiblechurch.org/jh-winter-camp/

Walnut Christmas Home Tours 2019

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Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Walnut, IL. We have lined up six (6) lovely homes in the Walnut area for you to tour as you start your Christmas season. Homes will be decorated to feature Christmas traditions, family heritage, festive décor, and renovations. Expect to enjoy refreshments at each home.

Purchase your advanced tickets for $20 at the following locations:
Walnut Community Bible Church (weekdays before noon)
Walnut Acres Country Store
Johnson’s Carpet in Princeton

Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 – 8:00 pm
The tour is designed to be completed “on your own.” Take as much time as you need admiring each house and partaking of the Christmas treats.

If you will need a tour ride or assistance on the tour, please let us know when you purchase your ticket or contact Kathy Anderson
Assisted Tour times are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
Assisted tours will leave from
Walnut Community Bible Church 125 Jackson St.

Tickets will be still be available the day of the event for $25 at Walnut Community Bible Church.

For more information about this event contact Kathy Anderson or Karen Henrikson. Proceeds to benefit the building of The Rock a planned outreach activity center.

In the Zone: VBS 2019

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Register Now for Summer 2019 VBS at Walnut Community Bible Church. VBS will run from Sunday, July 21st to Wednesday, July 24th from 5:30-8 pm. On Thursday the whole family is invited, for a family fun wrap-up event from 5:30-7:00 pm.

This years VBS theme is In the Zone: A Trek Through God’s Design. Through stories, music, science, crafts and games, students will explore the Bible.

Sunday, Day 1: Planetary Creation Zone
Monday, Day 2: The Echo of Calling Zone
Tuesday, Day 3: Deep Space Correction Zone
Wednesday, Day 4: Celestial Kingdom Zone

Thursday, July 25th is family night. Bring your family with you for Thursday’s unique adventures.