Lincoln Events

Lincoln & Bloomington Banquet 2025
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
We look forward to seeing you there!
Location
Doubletree Hotel
10 Brickyard Dr.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Special Guests — The Rhythm Makers Orchestra
Step back in time to the golden era of music with Doug Horne and the Rhythm Makers Orchestra! They are a passionate band dedicated to reviving the timeless classics from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. With their authentic sound and nostalgic charm, they transport their audiences to an era of elegance, swing, and infectious rhythms.
Become an Event Sponsor
Each year, we invite a team of Event Sponsors (formerly known as Table Sponsors) to fully cover the expenses of our Annual Celebration and help us take the first steps toward reaching our event goal. This generous support ensures that 100% of the donations and pledges made during the evening go directly toward funding the ministry’s work over the next year.
By becoming an Event Sponsor, your gift is multiplied, allowing us to invite prospective donors at no cost and creating a ripple effect that inspires others to give generously.
As a thank-you, Sponsors will receive:
- An exclusive invitation to a VIP event held before the Celebration,
- A table of 10 seats reserved for you and your guests,
- Recognition as a sponsor during the evening.
To be included in the printed program, responses are due by August 20th.
Will you partner with us this year?
Sponsorship levels are below for your consideration. If interested, please contact us at [email protected].
Sponsorship Levels
To reserve your Earlybird seat, please contact us at [email protected].
Thank you to our Underwriters & Table Sponsors!
$10,000 Protector
Anonymous
$5,000 Guardian
Dr. Stephen & Debbie Belgrave
Terry Huff
$2,500 Defender
Anonymous
Dr. Stephen & Debbie Belgrave
Bruce Dillman, Broker & Andrea Kolic, Broker – Keller Williams Revolution
Dr. Jeffrey & Jennifer Huetteman at Vision Point Eye Center
$1,500 Rescuer
John & Liane Ashenfelter
Gilbert Turner – Turner Farms
$1,000 Steward
Donna K. Bishop (In Memory of Vernon & Catherine Apel)
Danvers Baptist Church
Red Oak Financial
John & Margie Traeger, Traeger Construction Co.
Rebekah Schwind – Joley Aire
VIVO
Dr. Les Ray & Kathy Widerborg
$500 Champion
Anonymous
Martin’s Home Furniture
The Metz Family
Vicki Orns (In memory of her mother, Dottie Pistole)
$500 Champion Cont’d
Mary Kay Stimpert
Victory Christian Center, Farmer City
Women of the Word, St. Peter’s Lutheran
$250 Advocate
Anonymous
Crossway Church, Lincoln
Gates Piano Service
Gerry & Debbie Johnson
Carol Mills (In Memory of Ed Mills)
Gary & Cynthia Minder
Bob & Linda Mitchell
Dale & Carol Strassheim