Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
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.
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
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