Bloomington Events

Bloomington & Lincoln Banquet 2023
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Thank you to all of who were able to join us on September 21st. We were blessed with a full house and much encouragement. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.
Many of you have asked if we would be recording the banquet. So, if you weren’t able to join us this year, please see the button below to watch the Banquet.
Thanks again for your continued support!

Keynote Speakers — Al and Lisa Robertson
Married for over thirty years, Al and Lisa Robertson openly share their hardships—including sexual abuse, alcohol abuse, and abortion as they counsel couples in trouble and speak across the country at churches, marriage retreats, pregnancy centers, and many other events. They live in West Monroe, Louisiana with the rest of the Duck Commander family. They have 2 beautiful daughters, who are both married and have 6 grandchildren.
Thank you to our Underwriters & Table Sponsors!
$5,000 Guardian
Dr. Stephen & Debbie Belgrave
Masters Bros
Dr. Les Ray & Dr. Kathy Widerborg
$2,500 Defender
Anonymous
Bruce Dillman & Andrea Kolic, Dillman Realty Team – Keller Williams Revolution
Dr. Jeffrey Huetteman at Vision Point Eye Center
$1,500 Rescuer
Anonymous
Anonymous
John & Liane Ashenfelter
Joel White, Partner/CPA & Ben Smith, Partner/CPA – Striegel Knobloch & Company, LLC
$1,000 Steward
Anonymous
Martin’s Home Furniture
Terry Huff
Gilbert & Janet Turner
Warren E Stephey in memory of Alice Stephey
Anonymous
Anonymous in honor of Summer Grace and Richard Todd
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Buggar
$500 Champion
Bill & Debbie Barnhart in memory of Mark Barnhart
Catalyst Construction, Inc
Jim & Jeanie Dunlap . Heart of Illinois OBGYN; Jared Zotz, MD
Mary Kay Stimpert
Libby & Jay Anderson
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous in honor of Virgil Curry
Bloomington First Church
Gates Piano Service
State Representative Dan Caulkins and Jo Caulkins
The Metz Family
Rock Creek Bible Church
Randy and Erica Stuerman in memory of Kimber Hope Stuerman
Victory Christian Center – Farmer City
Women of the Word – St Peter’s Lutheran, Emden
$250 Advocate
Gary & Cynthia Minder
Bob & Linda Mitchell
Carol Mills in Memory of Ed Mills
Sorrento’s Pizzeria
Atlanta Christian Church
Adam and Nikki Fehr
Jim and Melissa Knotts
Mr. & Mrs. Grant McConnell
$100-249 Honorable Mention
Bill Dennis
Kristopher & Christina Klokkenga