Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
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NIC UMM Annual Breakfast Meeting & Communion Service
March 12 8:30-9:30
Attend in person, also Broadcast Live From GraceUmcRockford.org
Hosted by our New Districts
Our Keynote Speaker is Greg Arnold: "UMM Into the Future”
SPECIAL MUSIC: ALLELUIA QUARTET will perform Live during the worship service.
Attend in person at 3555 Mc Farland Rd, Rockford, IL 61114. Face Masks are REQUIRED!
The Service will also be Broadcast Live from the Grace UMC Website. GraceUmcRockford.org
Cost $10
Please contact the church to reserve your spot! (815) 637-4561
Or call Dave Hilton (815) 218-0577 Leave message
Pastors Free – Please call the church by 3/7 to reserve your spot!
The General Commission on UM Men has tapped Greg Arnold, a deployed staff member of the commission, to serve as general secretary. In the business community, Arnold founded and presides over healthcare companies with more than 300 employees spanning multiple states. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Arnold also operates the Live Bold App for Christian Men. A free resource and the top app for Christian men with more than 38,000 members and 100,000 downloads. The app reaches men in 160 countries with devotions, prayer support, small group resources, podcasts, and coaching support.
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