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