Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
Golden Cross Sunday is observed in the month of May in honor of older adults in your congregation.
ORDER YOUR SPECIAL GCS OFFERING ENVELOPES NOW! **
Call or send email to
PONG JAVIER, OAM co-chair
708-268-7003 / abjavierjr@aol.com
facebook.com/nicolderadultministries
Leave contact name, contact info, church name, and location. Will drop off the envelopes.
**The Golden Cross Sunday offering goes to a scholarship fund for workers in NIC-related caregiving institutions who have demonstrated in the workplace a loving care for older adults and who have planned to pursue a broader education or career in that field. Institutions nominate such a person for this scholarship.
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
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Some 657 lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference gathered to practice hope at their annual session, held June 14-16 at the Schaumburg (I…