Summer Community Experimentation Strengthens Faith
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois embraced Bishop Schwerin’s call to experiment with new ways of being the church—reshaping Vacation Bible Schools, hosting local…
Mrs. Paula Svendsen, spouse of retired member Rev. Kent Svendsen of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at age 71. During his ministry, Kent served Harmon, Carpentersville: Trinity, Plattville, Reynolds, Forreston: First, Plano, and Mendota: First.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 pm at the Church of the Nazarene located at 1292 Morris Rd., Marseilles, IL.
A second service will be held at the Ironwood Center on the Vermilion, 359 N 35th Rd., LaSalle IL 61301 on Sunday, July 10 at 2 pm with visitation to follow from 3-5 pm.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the family:
Rev. Kent L. Svendsen
647 Grover Avenue
Ottawa, IL 61350
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