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Order Golden Cross Sunday envelopes

Posted: April 1 2018 at 12:00 AM

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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