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Page 2 THE SHOPPER Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 Christmas 2022 - All-You-Can-EatReservations Required • Seating at Noon and 2 p.m. Adults $30 • Seniors 60 & over $28 • Children ages 6-12 $20 Children ages 5 & under FREE (includes coffee & soft drinks) Ham, Turkey, Pot Roast, Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Stuffing, Broccoli, Rice and Chicken Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Maxson’s Gourmet Dessert Table To-go options available! Order by Dec. 22! Pick-up times on Christmas Day: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Whole pies to-go: $15 (while supplies last) (Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream, Sugar-free Chocolate Cream, Pecan) Holiday Gift Card Special: 20% add-on ! (ex.:Spend$25,get$30) CLOSED DECEMBER 26 • Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4:30-8 p.m. (fish fry specials!), Sat.11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4:30-8 p.m. (prime rib special!), Sun. 10 a.m.-noon breakfast & noon-2 p.m. lunch 429911 — For more holiday information, find Maxson’s on Facebook! — Open New Years Eve Closed New Years Day Chef Daniel’s Hot Chocolate Bombs: 4 for $20
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Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Saturday, Dec. 24, 10:30 p.m. Joyful Christmas Day Service Sunday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Join us in praising God for our Savior Jesus Christmas Candlelight Service
Join us in praising God for our Savior Jesus Christmas Candlelight Service
Join us in praising God for our Savior Jesus Christmas Candlelight Service
Join us in praising God for our Savior Jesus Christmas Candlelight Service
December 21 @ 7:00PM Christmas Service
December 21 @ 7:00PM Christmas Service
Join us in praising God for our Savior Jesus Christmas Candlelight Service December 21 @ 7:00PM Christmas Service
December 21 @ 7:00PM Christmas Service
December 21 @ 7:00PM Christmas Service
December 21 @ 7:00PM Christmas Service
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517 Main Street, Pecatonica 815-713-8567/www.bytheriversedge.org
517 Main Street, Pecatonica 815-713-8567/www.bytheriversedge.org
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Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 THE SHOPPER Page 5 IMMUANUEL LUTHERAN Church & School “Connecting people to Christ for life” 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere, IL 815-544-8058 • www.immanuelbelvidere.org Christmas Eve Services 4, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Christmas Day Service 10 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at each service. 430136 POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 105 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove 815-765-2001 pgumc.us
Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols Saturday, December 24, 4:00pm If you cannot attend in person, please Live Stream on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4265336188 Sunday Service 9:00am Rooted in Christ, Growing in Faith, Reaching Out to All. O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL ~
Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols • Saturday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. If you cannot attend in person, please Livestream on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/4265336188 Sunday Service 9
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A Service of Lessons & Carols Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9:30 a.m. 7404 Elevator Rd., Roscoe, IL 61073 430189 Christmas Service Sunday • 10.30 a.m. Service streamed on Facebook & at cbcbelvidere.org Dan Lashley, Pastor 312 N. State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-2998 • www.cbcbelvidere.org 430231 AFFORDABLE RWATE Repair on all makes & models Is service or installation TODAY soon enough? SERVICE CALL SPECIAL $39.95 Serving the area for over 30 years $200 OFF any water conditioner or iron filter! EXPIRES 2/15/23. COUPON MUST BE USED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. 815-544-0978 1-877-353-7638 TOLL FREE 429913
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United Methodist Church 528 Washington St., Pecatonica, IL Corner of 5th & Washington Streets 815-239-1110 | www.pecumc.org 409183 Please join us for Sunday Worship live on Facebook each week!
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7 PM Pecatonica
First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago 208 W. Winnebago St, Winnebago, IL thewfpc.org • Streaming on Facebook @thewfpc208
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Middle Creek Presbyterian Church 12473 Montague Rd., Winnebago www.middlecreekchurch.com
Eve Family Service Saturday, Dec. 24 4:30 p.m.
December 21 @ 7:00PM
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Durand/Davis United Methodist Church 511 E. Snyder St., Davis, IL/102 W. Main St., Durand, IL Christmas Services Christmas Eve 4 p.m. at Davis UMC 5 p.m. at Durand UMC 430233
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