Lisa Kruse-Safford Farewell Celebration

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

Sunday, June 23, 2 to 4 pm

Lisa Kruse-Safford Farewell Celebration

Come help us show our appreciation to Lisa for her six years of faithful service as the Rockford District Superintendent and wish her well on her appointment to a local church.

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