Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Rev. Wayne Edward McArthur, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 86. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Paw Paw, Lee, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s, Chicago: Trinity, Princeton, and Western Springs.
A virtual service has already been held and is available to view by clicking this link.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Carol A McArthur and Family
3101 W Oakland Circle
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to:
Real Impact Missions
P O Box 1532
Gainesville, GA 30503
realimpact.com
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
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