2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Mr. Milton Wayne Wills, spouse of Pastor Jacklyn (Jackie) Wills, passed away January 19, 2022, following a lengthy illness and short time in Hospice care. He was 92 years old.
Pastor Wills serves at Herbert: Davis and Kingston churches.
A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 am at Herbert United Methodist Church, 127 Herbert Road, Kingston, IL 60145.
Messages of condolences can be sent to Pastor Wills at:
2551 Squaw Prairie Road
Belvidere, IL 61008
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Mrs. Freda Whittle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Whittle Jr., a deceased member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 16, 2025.
This summer, churches across the conference brought vacation Bible school to life, each one putting its own unique spin on the beloved tradition. From creative scheduling and special…