Illinois—Three hundred thirty thousand people attended the DuQuoin State Fair August 25–September 4. The members of 13 southern Illinois Adventist churches staffed a booth and tried to meet them all. What an incredible opportunity to “Touch Every 1 For Jesus.”

A mother walked into the tent late one evening looking for something for her son to read. He had recently been incarcerated. What an opportunity to share not only a Steps to Christ, but also prayer and encouragement!

The touch of Jesus could be felt everywhere. From the enthusiastic Pathfinders who gave away balloons and tracts to the silver-haired seniors witnessing for their Lord, the joy of working for Him was felt. Only God knows how many seeds were planted during the fair. Dale Barnhurst, Eldorado and Marion pastor, said: “Our job is to scatter those seeds far and wide, and the DuQuoin Fair afforded us that opportunity.”

Further information about the DuQuoin State Fair effort and photos from this year’s fair booth are available at www.marionadventist.org.

Kenneth A. Denslow, Illinois Conference president