Is Walking Alongside a Third Sacrament?
"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…
Mrs. Marcia L. Ruth, spouse of retired member Rev. Orrell Ruth of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 13, 2021, at age 82. During his ministry in the conference, Rev. Ruth served Chicago: Logan Square, Alexis Henderson, Atwood Heights, Freeport: First, Ottawa: First, Lake Bluff: Grace, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's. He retired in 1999.
Private services have already been held.
Messages of condolences may be sent to her husband and family at:
Rev. Orrell Ruth
26 Highland Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
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