The year 2020 will be remembered collectively by us in our country and around the world as a very difficult year! On Christmas day we grieve yet again, not being able to safely gather to worship or be with family. In times like these—whenever bad things happen, especially at the Christmas season—the refrain from thhe Christmas carol, "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice," always comes to mind
Read MoreThe Discipleship Task Force's Jumpstart Ministry's theme for December, as we close out the year, is a reminder that despite all the difficulties and stress 2020 has brought, the efforts you put in do matter.
Read MoreRev. Mason E. Scholl, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at age 91. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chicago: Morgan Park, Illinois Industrial School for Boys as Chaplain, Rosecrance Memorial Home for Children, and ChildServ.
Read MoreMrs. Eleanor Rogers, a spouse of deceased member Rev. Carleton C. Rogers of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Rogers served Durand Burritt, Lake Bluff: Grace, and Elgin: First.
Read MoreMrs. Priscilla D. Lovell, spouse of retired member Rev. J. Peter Lovell of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Lovell served Apple River, Cicero: Wesley, Arlington Heights: First, Elk Grove Village: Prince of Peace; Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s, New Lenox and was the Rockford District Superintendent.
Read MoreGovernor J.B. Pritzker announced new Tier 3 mitigation guidelines that went into effect on Friday, November 20, 2020, due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and to avoid overwhelming hospitals. As of this date, there have been no changes to these mitigation guidelines and it does not appear that there will be any before the end of the year.
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