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Sympathy Notice: Henry Vellinga

Posted: October 8 2021 at 09:37 AM

Henry Vellinga, a Provisional Elder in the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 20, 2021. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chicago: Trinity from 1996 until his retirement in 2002.  

Lord God of harvest, we celebrate the life and faith of those who have gone before us. We give you thanks for the ways in which they reflected your love and blessed their families. May they rest from their labors in your loving care. In Christ, Amen.

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