In Sympathy: Helen M. Gibbons
Mrs. Helen M. Gibbons, the spouse of Rev. James Gibbons, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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.
Mrs. Helen M. Gibbons, the spouse of Rev. James Gibbons, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Rev. Bill L. Bryan, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Mrs. Lorraine Cheek, surviving spouse of the deceased member Rev. Roger E Cheek of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025
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