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Matt Renaud – Donoho Prairie Christian Church

Matt has seemingly boundless energy. When he gets excited about sharing the word of God, it’s impossible not to be excited too. Sometimes he talks so fast it’s hard to keep up, but the passion he has for the Lord comes through loud and clear. He and his family have been such a blessing to our little country church, Donoho Prairie Christian Church in Texico, IL. Matt preaches uncompromising biblical truth that may step on some toes sometimes, but he always ends with the hope we have through Jesus Christ. He stays insanely busy at all times, serving as the Regional Superintendent of Schools for several surrounding counties, one of the co-founders/owners at the popular ice cream shop Yellin Helen’s in Dix, IL, and another business on the side that he manages, all while preaching every Sunday and being there for his church family wherever needed. I don’t know how he does it all, but I do know he needs all the prayers, support, and appreciation we can give him. At Donoho Prairie, we know how incredibly blessed we are to have Matt, his wife Joy, and the rest of their family with us, and I hope that he can be recognized and appreciated outside our community as well. Matt is so joyful to greet everyone personally and is so encouraging and upbeat. He is always excited to share the good news of Jesus and God’s abundant love for us. Matt is more than spiritually involved, he is always willing to jump in and help solve anyone’s problems. He and his wife do a lot for the church and community, including premarital counseling and performing my wedding. And supportive in our ministry for moms through MomCo International. I love my pastor because he studies and preaches the Word faithfully. He’s consistent in what he teaches. I’m encouraged by his prayers that show his love and devotion to God. I know he looks to God to make sure he’s working for God’s vision for our church and in life (and not his own vision). My pastor is the real deal who doesn’t act spiritually superior or condescending. He devotes his sermons to God. He invites the Holy Spirit into his sermons and preaches in a way that makes us really think about what Jesus wants in our lives. I cannot take notes quick enough in his sermons. My pastor doesn’t just preach discipleship, he seeks to make disciples of others. He’s truly passionate about seeing those without Christ become followers of the Savior. my pastor truly has a heart filled with Christ’s love. Not only does Matt Renaud go above and beyond as a preacher but he also is the Regional Superintendent at district 13 ROE, doing his very best to keep our schools away from the crazy ways of this new age and protecting the innocence of childhood. Oh and he’s also my dad and I admire him so

October 24, 2024
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Koester Custom Homes

As a husband-and-wife team, Kyle and Tiffany are passionate about all things home-related. They love their home, and they want you to love yours, too. Kyle is the one with the eye for detail and the relationships in the construction field. He worked in construction for 10 years before forming Koester Custom Homes. He is direct and gets straight to the point, and works quickly to get things done. Being a quick-thinking, out-of-the-box problem solver is a very valuable asset when moving through the building process. Building a home comes with a ton of decisions, and it can be very overwhelming. That is where Tiffany comes in. From the initial layout to the finishing touches, she is there every step of the way. She will be at all of your meetings for picking out fixtures and finishes and will bounce ideas off of you via text as you share screenshots of Pinterest boards.

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Main Street Boutique

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Passion Community Church

Passion Community Church exists to lead people into a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ. Grace is messy, but we are ALL IN ready to invite, invest and influence. What are your services like? Whether it is through music, prayer, or preaching, God’s word is at the center of their gatherings. They have been blessed with a beautiful & serene 62-acre campus! They have parking lots near the worship center as well as the student center! Do you provide childcare? Clean, well-staffed rooms for infants up to 6th grade are provided during the service.

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The Refuge Church

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Williamson Therapy and Consulting LLC

Combining mental health techniques in addition to concepts of faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process. Combining faith and modern science to treat the whole person. Working to appreciate a client’s faith to assist in understanding their background, boundaries, and morals in relation to their therapeutic needs, experiences, and treatment. “What we base our identity and morals on will significantly impact how we view ourselves and the world around us. This can provide a sense of hope and ability to view even negative life events and situations with forgiveness and a sense of peace.”

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