Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
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.
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