Summer mission trips: Serving near and far
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois lived out their faith through mission trips near and far—serving neighbors in local communities, repairing homes in Appalachia, and supp…
FAREWELL CELEBRATION for Rev. Dr. Zaki L.Zaki Chicago Northwestern District Superintendent
Saturday, June 23
Open House Celebration from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Recognition celebration at 5:00 p.m.
The Recognition Celebration will include a presentation on the recent Medical Mission Trip to Egypt led by Rev. Zaki.
Please join us for a time of praise, celebration, light snacks & desserts, and a time to express our appreciation to Dr. Zaki as he concludes his time as District Superintendent and transitions into local church ministry.
If you or your church would like to contribute to our thank you gift for Dr. Zaki, please make out your check to NIC and note “Zaki Celebration” in the memo line.
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