The Salvation Army Springfield IL & Sangamon County

09/06/2026

Week 5: Presence, Prayer, Power

When you do what you’ve always done, you get what you’ve always gotten.

In Acts 3:1–12, a man who had been unable to walk his entire life expected Peter and John to give him a few coins. Instead, through the power of Jesus, he received something far greater—he walked!
It raises an important question for us:
Do we know Jesus, and if we do, are we living and operating in His name?

We can only get so far in our own power. Religion may give us structure and boundaries, but our relationship with Jesus is what transforms us and produces fruit in our lives.
The man came expecting another ordinary day. He left walking, leaping, and praising God.

What could change if we stopped settling for what we’ve always gotten and started trusting in what Jesus can do? ❤️

09/02/2026

📣 Join us for the 31st Annual Red Shield Symposium!

Explore estate planning, charitable giving, and strategies to support your clients’ philanthropic goals.

📅 September 17, 2026
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08/30/2026

This week we looked at Acts 2 and one simple truth: unstoppable movements — in our lives and in the church — happen through proximity. Nearness to Jesus changes everything.
Proximity brings change — When the crowd heard Peter's message, they were "pierced to the heart" and asked, "What shall we do?" Nearness to the gospel doesn't leave us the same.
Proximity brings people — As the early believers stayed close to Jesus, the Lord added to their number daily. Our own closeness to Him either draws others in or pushes them away.
Proximity brings a heart shift — Devoted to teaching, fellowship, and prayer, the early church lived in a "state of grace" — giving and receiving kindness so naturally that people felt it the moment they walked in.
We're only as unstoppable as we are close to the Lord Jesus Himself.

How close are you to the gospel today?
How are you drawing others close to Jesus?

08/25/2026

📣 Join us for the 31st Annual Red Shield Symposium!

Gain valuable insights on estate planning, charitable giving legislation, and strategies to help support your clients’ philanthropic goals.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
💻 In-person & virtual webcast

Learn more and register: salarmy.us/RSS2026

08/23/2026

🔥Oh, Church… Arise!🔥

In Acts 2:1–14, 38, we see the incredible power of the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit points us to what God has already done, calls us to repentance, and helps align our hearts with the priorities of God. Repentance may be simple, but it isn’t always easy. It means allowing God to change us from the inside out.

And when God’s people listen to the Holy Spirit, something happens—we become a Church ready to move, ready to serve, and ready to make a difference in the world around us.

The same Spirit who empowered the early Church still empowers His Church today.

🔥 Church, arise!
🙏 Seek His presence.
💪 Depend on His power.
❤️ Be devoted to prayer.







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08/18/2026

📣 Join us for the 31st Annual Red Shield Symposium!
Stay up to date on estate planning, charitable giving legislation, and how The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division can help support your clients’ philanthropic goals.
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
💻 In-person & virtual webcast
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08/16/2026

In Week 2 of "Presence, Prayer, & Power", Captain Matt discussed how prayer changes things–but it starts by changing us. In Acts 1:12–14, the disciples didn’t know exactly what was coming next. So they gathered together and prayed.

When we actively meet God in prayer:
-We discover His will for our lives.
-He changes us.
-Then He uses us to change the world around us.

We don’t have to have everything figured out. We don’t even have to have everything put back together.
God has always been in the business of using broken things to change His world.

The question is: Are we making time to meet Him in prayer?



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08/09/2026

This week, Captain Matt kicked off a new series, UNSTOPPABLE: Presence, Prayer & Power, which is a study on the book of Acts. In week one, our focus was on Acts 1: 1-14. 📖

Jesus has given us the most important task–to be His witnesses. Many think that is done by using our gifts to glorify Him. However, sometimes we are pushed to witness outside of our comfort zone–when we might feel scared or unprepared. That’s when His POWER comes into play! 🪫

When is the last time you were a WITNESS for Jesus?
When was the last time you saw Jesus working in your life RIGHT NOW? 👀

Failing to see Jesus in our everyday lives can lead us to dark places, where we feel like God has forgotten about us. We must be looking for Him in our lives each day AND sharing those moments with others. 💬

Will you be His witness this week? 🔊

08/07/2026