CIC 2024 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 10th
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Prayer Rally
friday, april 12th
6:15 PM Celebration Dinner in the Gym
7:30 PM Celebration Service in Holmes Chapel
saturday, april 13th
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM Breakfast Before Projects
9:45 AM Serve Projects
sunday, April 14th
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Small Groups Sharing
9:30 AM – 9:55 AM Non-Profit Information Booths
10 AM – 11:30 AM Community Impact Celebration Service
*Schedule is subject to change.
36 Days of Prayer Guide
Here’s a helpful prayer guide with daily prayer points, a specific non-profit for each day , and Scripture to help you pray for the Community Impact Celebration. Let the Holy Spirit guide you as you pray through these each day.
April 14th – Day 1
Pray for a daily dependence on God’s guidance
Scripture: Psalm 31:3; Psalm 32:8
Non-Profit: Community Action & Meals on Wheels
april 15th – Day 2
Pray that we desire more of God’s Word and to spend time with Him in prayer
Scripture: Matthew 5:6
Non-Profit: Community Free Clinic
april 16th – Day 3
Pray that we learn to walk in truth and holiness
Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21
Non-Profit: Elijah’s Blanket
april 17th – Day 4
Pray that the Lord will do a new thing
Scripture: Isaiah 42:9
Non-Profit: First Priority Decatur & Clothe Our Kids
april 18th – Day 5
Pray that any hidden/secret sin will be exposed
Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24
Non-Profit: Habitat for Humanity
april 19th – Day 6
Pray that the Lord will be our only desire
Scripture: Psalm 63:1-3
Non-Profit: Neighborhood Christian Center
april 20th – Day 7
Pray for open doors (divine opportunities)
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3
Non-Profit: Sav-A-Life
april 21st – Day 8
Pray for strength and perseverance
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Non-Profit: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
april 22nd – Day 9
Pray for protection from sickness
Scripture: Proverbs 29:25
Non-Profit: Volunteer Center of Morgan County
april 23rd – Day 10
Pray for encouragement
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5
Non-Profit: Community Action & Meals on Wheels
april 24th – Day 11
Pray for boldness
Scripture: Ephesians 6:19
Non-Profit: Community Free Clinic
april 25th – Day 12
Pray for the Gospel to do its work through the Holy Spirit
Scripture: Luke 4:18
Non-Profit: Elijah’s Blanket
april 26th – Day 13
Pray for open eyes
Scripture: Acts 26:16-18
Non-Profit: First Priority Decatur & Clothe Our Kids
april 27th – Day 14
Pray for effective ministry
Scripture: John 15:5
Non-Profit: Habitat for Humanity
april 28th – Day 15
Pray for open hearts
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6
Non-Profit: Neighborhood Christian Center
april 29th – Day 16
Pray for the ministry of discipleship
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Non-Profit: Sav-A-Life
april 30th – Day 17
Pray for spiritual growth
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8
Non-Profit: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
May 1st – Day 18
Pray for light in the darkness
Scripture: Acts 13:47
Non-Profit: Volunteer Center of Morgan County
may 2nd – Day 19
Pray for courage
Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6
Non- Profit: Community Action & Meals on Wheels
may 3rd – Day 20
Pray for our children
Scripture: Ephesians 6:4
Non-Profit: Community Free Clinic
May 4th – Day 21
Pray for determination
Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14
Non-Profit: Elijah’s Blanket
May 5th – Day 22
Pray for joy in the trials
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10
Non-Profit: First Priority Decatur & Clothe Our Kids
May 6th – Day 23
Pray for a refreshing
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
Non-Profit: Habitat for Humanity
May 7th – Day 24
Pray for provision
Scripture: Philippians 4:19
Non-Profit: Neighborhood Christian Center
May 8th – Day 25
Pray for faithful stewardship
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10
Non-Profit: Sav-A-Life
May 9th – Day 26
Pray for protection against satanic attacks
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
Non-Profit: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
May 10th – Day 27
Pray for confidence in God
Scripture: Romans 8:31
Non-Profit: Volunteer Center of Morgan County
May 11th – Day 28
Pray for faith in God
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7
Non-Profit: Community Action & Meals on Wheels
May 12th – Day 29
Pray for wisdom
Scripture: James 1:5
Non-Profit: Community Free Clinic
May 13th – Day 30
Pray that God’s Word will spread
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Non-Profit: Elijah’s Blanket
May 14th – Day 31
PRAISE THE LORD!
Scripture: Revelation 5:13
Non-Profit: First Priority Decatur & Clothe Our Kids
May 15th – Day 32
Pray for obedience
Scripture: Matthew 5:16
Non-Profit: Habitat for Humanity
May 16th – Day 33
Pray for laborers
Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38
Non-Profit: Neighborhood Community Center
May 17th – Day 34
Pray for those who are hurting
Scripture: John 16:33
Non-Profit: Sav-A-Life
May 18th – Day 35
Pray for those who do wrong to us
Scripture: Matthew 5:44
Non-Profit: Sleep in Heavenly Peace
May 19th – Day 36
Pray for patience
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Non-Profit: Volunteer Center of Morgan County
2024 CIC NON-PROFITS
Community action & Meals on wheels
1909 Central Parkway SW, Decatur, AL 35601
The mission of the Community Action Partnership is to reduce or eliminate the causes and consequences of poverty. The Meals on Wheels & More program enhances the quality of life for homebound individuals by providing nutritious meals, personal contact, and sharing information regarding other community resources that may improve their quality of life.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Financially support Community Action Partnership
• Volunteer to deliver meals
• Volunteer to assemble care packages for meal recipients
• Write cards to homebound clients
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Shontez Wynn – 256.351.6850
Community free clinic
245 Jackson Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
The Community Free Clinic is valued as a resource to care for those who cannot afford health insurance. It is also a valuable resource which helps alleviate the strain on our hospital system caused by individuals not having access to preventative primary care. It is the only Free Clinic serving Morgan County and the City of Decatur.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Help get the word out about CFC
• Financially support CFC
• Volunteer for consistent jobs
• Provide a meal for clinic night volunteers
• Host a supply drive
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Jessica Payne – 256.309.2491
Elijah's Blanket
P.O. Box 321 Hartselle, AL 35640
Our mission is to provide warm cozy blankets to NICU parents in Morgan and Madison County. We believe it to be an essential resource because of an unexpected extended hospital stay. Our goal is to identify NICU parents and offer positive support and encouragement while they transition from joyful happiness to a challenging journey. Although each situation is different the need is still the same; bringing comfort to NICU parents while showing them support and the love of Jesus Christ.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Your prayers
• Financial support
• Give yarn (it takes 4 skeins to make a blanket, NO BLACK YARN)
• Volunteer to make a blanket (we’ll teach you how)
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Sylvia Miller – 256.303.2864
First Priority Decatur & clothe our kids
4511 US Highway 31 South, Decatur, AL 35601
First Priority is a two-fold ministry meeting both the spiritual and physical needs of students in Morgan and Lawrence Counties. Spiritual needs are met by providing Christian clubs where students are trained to reach their peers with the gospel. Physical needs are met by providing clothing through the ministry of Clothe Our Kids to students in need by working through four local school systems.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Volunteer to serve on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays with Clothe Our Kids (volunteers will sort/size clothes and prepare bags to be delivered to the student)
• Donate Walmart or Target gift cards to purchase clothing, tennis shoes, and hygiene items as needed
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Larry Franks – 256.476.6615
habitat for humanity
1123 Central Parkway SW, Decatur, AL 35601
The Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit in Morgan County that builds homes for low-income individuals at the cost of construction. Their mortgages charge zero interest. The need is growing each day. Right now, our local Habitat for Humanity has 300 names on a list from people calling and asking how to get a Habitat house. This number does not reflect people that monitor their website and are watching for them to announce taking applications again.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Financially support HH
• Help fund a housing project
• Volunteer to help build HH houses
• Volunteer to help on the construction site
• Volunteer to help out in the ReStore
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Landis Griffin – 256.340.9609
Neighborhood Christian Center
619 Bank Street Decatur, AL 35601
The NCC seeks to share the Gospel through their ministry. They offer emergency assistance weekly through our food, hygiene, and utility assistance program. They also teach backyard Bible clubs in low-income neighborhoods and deliver children’s snack packs weekly. In addition, they have three transitional homes, a jail and prison ministry, a Summer Youth Leadership Program, and educational and discipleship classes for Bible studies and life skills.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Donate food or hygiene items
• Volunteer to help sew and fill hygiene bags
• Volunteer to provide a meal for the Summer Youth Leadership Program
• Help with yard or home maintenance for transitional homes
• Host a food drive
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Pam Bolding – 256.616.3144
Sav-A-Life
801 Bradley ST SW, Decatur, AL 35601
Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Resource Center is a Christian, pro-life, ministry proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and providing practical, emotional and spiritual assistance to women, men, and children who face pregnancy related issues, who are threatened by abortion or who suffer harm from abortion.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Pray for the staff, board members, volunteers, and patients
• Financial Donations
• Volunteer to help with in-office and out-of-office events
• Purchase a Choose Life License Tag
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Veronna Keen – 256.616.6784
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
4511 US Highway 31 South, Decatur, AL 35601
The mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is to fight bedlessness and to see that “no kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” They build, deliver, and set up twin beds for children ages 3-17 that are sleeping on the floor or in less than desirable sleeping situations.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Donate new twin size bedding
• Sponsor a build day
• Help with build days and delivery days
• Run a bedding drive
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | John Jackson – 256.616.6784
Volunteer Center of Morgan County
811 2nd Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
The Volunteer Center seeks to mobilize volunteers and resources while meeting the needs of the community. They currently are active in giving food boxes for low income and unemployed families.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Volunteer for community projects
• Volunteer to build wheelchair ramps and doing small home repairs
• Volunteer to help fulfill Christmas needs
• Provide materials for upcoming projects
Click here for opportunities to volunteer.
Contact | Casey Coleman – 256.898.4504