Welcome
We acknowledge that all of us are on a journey. We’re at different places, coming from different experiences—oftentimes headed in very different directions. Our world offers many paths to choose from, but we believe that the God who is over all things has a path marked out for each of us. So how do we choose? That’s a question that we’re constantly exploring in our church community.
We want to be a church known for relentlessly seeking the LORD and His truth. We serve a great and loving God who is for all people, and we want to be a church that reflects that. Because the truth is, as neighbors and families, friends and companions, we’re not called to journey alone. Here at the Kroc Center, we are privileged to be located in such a vibrant and diverse community, and it is our prayerful passion to love God, love others, and serve and love our community in Jesus’ name.
We invite you to take your next step on your spiritual journey by coming to one of our community gatherings. Wherever you are, it is our hope that you are able to discover just what a beautiful journey life can be with God directing our paths.
Kroc Church is a place where people from all walks of life are welcomed and belong. We gather to study the Bible, worship God and progress together in community so that lives are changed through Jesus. Come join us, you belong here! Read more about what we believe.
Worship with Us
9:15 – Sunday School
A hands-on approach to applying God’s Word to our lives through Bible instruction that combines the light of the church with the love of a family to make a greater and lasting impact. Free and open to the public. Separate classes for different ages. All ages are welcome!
First Look – Kindergarten & younger | Held in Huck’s Hideout
252 Kids – Grades 1-5 | Held in the Green Room
XP3 – Teens, Grades 6-12 | Held in The Ledge
Live a Better Story – Adults, 18+ | Held in the Meadows
10:30am – Sunday Worship Service
Join in worship with The Salvation Army Band, Praise Team, and timely preaching that will touch your heart. Free nursery provided. Stay current with Sunday sermons by watching our Worship Services online. Click HERE to watch on Facebook Live.
Meet the Forneys
Let us introduce ourselves. We are Captains Rich & Linnea Forney and we are excited to be a part of the beautiful Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center!
See more about the Forneys
Captains Rich & Linnea Forney have been officers in The Salvation Army for 12 years. but prior to officership worked for the Salvation Army for almost 20 years in Youth and Family Ministries. They have served in three different communities in that time, including Elgin IL, Aurora IL, and right here in Quincy, IL.
The Forneys met at a Salvation Army Camp in East Troy Wisconsin, and married in Escanaba, Michigan. Captain Linnea is from Escanaba, Michigan, and Captain Rich, although he’s lived in N. Dakota, Michigan, Kansas, and even Argentina, calls Chicago home. Together they have been on several missions’ trips, and love youth ministries. The couple has been married for 30 years. The Forneys have two adult children and enjoy being Mimi and Grandpa. They enjoy spending time with their family, traveling, enjoy backyard fireside fellowship, and cruising.
Captain Linnea is completing her bachelors in Practical Ministries and operated state licensed childcare facilities for 15 years prior to being an Officer. Captain Rich has a Masters in Pastoral Leadership and BA in Practical Ministries from Olivet Nazarene University. He recently returned from the six-week International College for Officer Training in London. The two enjoy working together as they complement each other in ministry leadership.
In The Salvation Army, officers serve as pastors of the church congregation as well as administrators for the community-oriented ministries that happen within the facility.
Contact the Kroc Church Team
Rich & Linnea Forney
Quincy Area Command Leaders/
Senior Kroc Officers
217-231-5662 | 217-231-5663
Heather Martin
Administrative Assistant
to the Captains
217-231-5674
Prayer Request
At the Quincy Kroc Center, we are privileged to be located in such a vibrant and diverse community. It is our prayerful passion to love God, love others, and serve and love our community in Jesus’ name.
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Discipleship + Ministry Groups
Daytime Women’s Group | Tuesdays, 10am–Noon
Women experience a variety of programs and opportunity including fellowship, education, service and worship. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday Devotions | Wednesdays, 10–10:30am
A time of prayer and inspiration from God’s word. Ages 18+.
Bible Study | Wednesdays, 5pm
Bible Study & Fellowship. Walking through the Holy Land. Video curriculum with Ray Vanderlaan.
Men’s & Women’s Fellowship
3rd Sunday of the Month, 4–5:30pm
Embrace—Women’s Fellowship and Bible discussion
The Forge—Men’s Fellowship and Bible discussion
Family Fun—Game On! | Last Sunday of the Month, 1pm
Join us Christ centered fellowship designed for the whole family led by Captains Forney. Some evenings will be board games, scavenger hunts, movie nights, and theme parties!
Weekly Character Building
Resumes March 6 | Ends May 8
Held every Wednesday, when school is in session. Please register at The Kroc’s Control Desk.
Join us to worship, study, and seek to share Jesus’ love together. We build character, relationships, and learn the importance of morality.
$5 Annual Activity Emblem Fee
$5 Optional Troop T-Shirt Fee
$10 Optional Award Sash
Troops | 4–5pm
Moonbeams | Pre- K
Children learn to help others, do their best, be kind and good, and grow more like Jesus while earning emblems that teach a variety of new talents.
Boys & Girls
Pre K–Kindergarten
Green Room
Sunbeams
Girls develop skills and talents that reflect the love of God in order to grow into strong, ambitious and capable young ladies that display honesty, kindness, courage and knowledge so they can do what is right.
Girls
Grades 1–5
Bluffs Rooms
Adventure Corps – Explorers
Boys explore God’s Word and God’s world, while developing new skills, talents, and habits that earn them emblems and prepare them for an adventure with Christ.
Boys
Grades 1–5
Sandbars A & B
Girl Guards
Young women develop skills and talents to grow spiritually, mentally, physically and socially while earning emblems for their accomplishments.
Young Women
Grades 6–12
Bluffs A
Adventure Corps – Rangers
Young men go through a series of achievement awards and levels that help to develop their individuality and potential physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
Young Men
Grades 6–12
Bluffs B
Award Ceremonies
K.R.O.C Kids: Court of Awards
TBA | 5pm
Youth graduate to new troops and are recognized for emblems earned at Camp Mihaska and summer work-day play-days!
K.R.O.C Kids: Divine Service
TBA | 10:30am
Youth are presented in their uniforms, awarded their emblems, and share their music performances. It is a time of recognition to celebrate the children’s efforts and accomplishments.
Camp Mihaska Preview Night
Wednesday, April 24 | 4-6pm
Come learn about Camp Mihaska and summer camp opportunities for children.
Registration assistance will be provided.
Camp Mihaska is The Salvation Army’s divisional Christian summer camp located in Bourbon, Missouri.
Activities include, but not limited to:
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Row Boating
• Climbing Tower & Zip Line
• High & Low Ropes Course
• Archery
• Sand Volleyball
• Putt Putt Golf
Late registration only available if space permits and must be accompanied with special permission.
Bring all immunization records, insurance card, and payment. Children with medication or food allergies will require a doctor’s signature.
Questions?
Please contact Rich & Linnea Forney
Area Command Leaders/Senior Kroc Officers
217-231-5662 | 217-231-5663
Music + Praise
Music programs are held in the Worship Theater. Dates are subject to change. Please see the monthly class schedule for dates and locations.
Praise Team
Thursdays 4–5pm | Sundays 10:30am
Combine your love of God with your love of contemporary Christian music. You’ll have an opportunity to practice and participate in our Sunday worship services. Both vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to attend. Ages 14+.
Senior Band
Wednesdays 7–8pm | Sundays 10:30am
Senior Band rehearses on Wednesdays and then is on duty for our weekly church services. Instrumentation follows a British Brass Band style (all brass instruments reading treble clef plus percussion). Our music is designed to support the worship of our church, while being fun, challenging, and remaining inspirational. Ages 14+
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary
$20 Annual Membership | $30 Sustaining Membership
Membership is open to all women (ages 18+) in the community.
The Salvation Army of Quincy Women’s Auxiliary was officially charted in 1953. Since then, they have provided hundreds of thousands of hours of volunteer service and raised substantial dollars for The Salvation Army. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to raise public awareness of The Salvation Army, to facilitate services to the needy, and to strengthen the financial base of the local Salvation Army. Members also volunteer throughout the year for various on-going programs.