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Celebration of Fabiola Grandon-Mayer's PN Ministry

Location: Freeport: First UMC (503 N. Lily Creek Road, Freeport IL 61032)

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Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m.

Freeport: First UMC (503 N. Lily Creek Road, Freeport IL)

Worship service with special music and testimonials from a variety of individuals and groups around the District. 

The service will be followed by a receiving line and refreshments. 

DS Fabiola requests no gifts, but cards of appreciation would be welcome.  Attendants (and those unable to attend) are encouraged to consider a donation toward the Bishop’s Appeal.  There will be a basket to accept gifts (checks made out to NIC, with Bishop’s Appeal in the memo line) at the event. People may also give at Annual Conference or online

View a slideshow of photos of Rev. Fabiola Grandon Mayer with people from across the district.

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