From the Bishop: Pay Attention to Your Neighbor
With the presence of aggressive federal agents, many immigrants are afraid to go to work, visit food pantries, or take their kids to school. Missing work means losing pay. Help b…
Pastor Sigfried Schwirblat, a local pastor in the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Sigfried had been serving Rock Falls United Methodist Church. During his ministry, Sigfried served Orangeville and Afolkey: Bethel.
Memorial services will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4:
Rock Falls United Methodist Church
210 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls
Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m.
Memorial service: 11 a.m.
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