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CHURCH Pearl NEWS City First United Methodist Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will gather for worship on June 17, at Good Shepherd, 118 E. Mason St. Lena, IL, at 9:30 a.m. This is Fellowship Sunday. Our service will be at the Fellowship Hall. Have coffee and juice on your table while we read scripture and have conversation about the Word of God together. There will be Holy Communion, special music by Men’s Choir, and potluck luncheon after the service. Everyone is welcome. Our VBS Gospel Express All Aboard will be on Monday June 18 to Thursday June 21, in cooperation with Lena UMC and the Beloved Church. Supper starts at 5 p.m. at UMC. Come and Join us for crafts, games, snacks, music, Bible stories, and worship. On Wednesday June 20, at 8 a.m. the Piece Corps Quilters will work together to craft quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They are always looking for more people to help tie quilts and sew. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come join the fun and make a difference in the world. On Wednesday June 20, from 5-8 p.m., Good Shepherd will be downtown Lena with free games for all ages. There will be basketball hoop, giant JENGA, hula hoops and more. Stop by and a have fun evening. On Thursday, June21, Good Shepherd will be at Friendship Center for Devotions and Desserts. If you have any questions, please call the church at 815-369-5552.
Kent/Willow United Methodist Churches
Kent/Willow UMC Churches will worship together Sunday June 17, “Fathers Day” at 9 a.m. at Kent UMC. Jim and Judy Schubert were able to go on a “St. Judes” trip in May and received a tour of the hospital. This was a very “special” and interesting trip for them. They will be sharing some of the events and if you have never been there, you won’t want to miss this time and some pictures. They are very thankful to all who helped them to be able to go on this trip. You are invited to stay for the refreshments and fellowship that follows. Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. studying from the Holy Bible, all are invited to stay for this time Kent UMC is located right in the town of Kent, IL. For more information, please call Pastor Chuck at 262-308-2379.
Church to host ‘A Night of Music’ Join us at Pearl City First United Methodist Church, 411 S. Main St, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, for “A Night of Music” brought to you by the Pearl City UMC Choir. The choir will be performing an Encore performance of the Cantata, “The Road to Calvary” along with some other special music. Join us for ice cream following the event. A free will offering will be taken that evening and will be used for church improvements.
FHN a Gold Sponsor of 2018 Fit Challenge for the Boys & Girls Club
FHN is proud to be a gold sponsor of this year’s Fit Challenge, a team competition designed to test strength, endurance, athleticism and mental toughness. All proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County. The event combines a 3K run with numerous obstacles requiring teamwork to navigate. It will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16 (registration begins at 7 a.m.) at the Boys & Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County at the King Community Cenholes of golf with carts at the Free- ter, 511 S. Liberty Avenue in Freeport Club, brats and beverages on port. the course and a prime rib dinner. A The entry fee for a team of up to large number of prizes are awarded 6 is $150, and team trophies will be and each golfer will receive an atten- awarded to top finishers. The prodance prize. ceeds will go to the Boys & Girls The Aquin Open has had annu- Club Annual Scholarship Campaign al participation by more than 200 to support after-school and summer golfers and has supported Freeport programming. Catholic Schools with over $630,000 For more information or to regisin contributions. According to this ter, contact Craig Wainman at 815year’s chairman, Mike Mahoney, 238-6632, James Rhyne at 815-233projects have included a new roof for 1600 ext. 123, or Mary Kauffman at Aquin High School, startup costs for 815-235-8528. baseball and softball programs, new computers, new buses, scholarships and support for teachers. To sign up for the 2018 Aquin Open, golfers should call Mike Mahoney at 815-238-5882.
38th Annual Aquin Open set for July 26 The 38th annual Aquin Open will be held Thursday, July 26 at the Freeport Club (former Freeport Country Club). There will be two shotgun starts, at 7:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. The Aquin Open is the longest-running, educational fund raising golf event in Northwest Illinois. For their greens fees golfers get 18
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ship winners, and past recipients may re-apply for consideration each year. The R.C. Miller Scholarship was established by Miller, a life long Stephenson County resident and ardent supporter of agriculture, natural resources and conservation. Miller, who died in 2007, left a legacy in the community for his support of a variety of programs and efforts, especially youth and conservation causes. To receive an application, please call the U of I Extension-Stephenson County at 815-235-4125 or can be found on the following website under Scholarships: http://web.extension. illinois.edu/jsw/stephenson4h/3253. html Completed applications are due by June 22, 2018 to the U of I Extension Office-Stephenson County, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd, Freeport. If requested, the application can be emailed to applicants for completion.
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LENA
720 N. Freedom Street Lena, IL • 815-369-5591 Dr. Jim Erb, Senior Pastor Rev. Scott Wilson Assoc. Pastor of Youth Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School/ABF 8:45 a.m. AWANA-Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Junior and Senior High Youth Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Listen to pastor’s weekly sermon at www.lenafreechurch.org 289317
We would also like to announce that we will hold our VBS “Shake It Up Cafe” July 15-19, from 6-8 p.m. Ages three through sixth grade are welcome to attend. The VBS program will be held on July 22, at 8:30 a.m. You can register now online at www.pearlcityumc.org/VBS or pick up a form at Pearl City First UMC. Our regular worship services are held Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Our June series is Love and Marriage.
Thank you to family and friends for the birthday cards and well wishes. Greatly appreciated. Bill Bonnet
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Strawberry Social
Eight-month-old Wayne Peart relies on the two-fisted, grab, and gulp method to really enjoy strawberry shortcake at the St Joseph Strawberry Social in Lena.
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Words can not begin to express our gratitude for the phone calls, cards, flowers, memorials, food, and the out pouring of love and support from our families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and from some we did not even know. Special thanks to Wayne Fisher for your support and the service you delivered was so (Brian). Thanks to Dr. Tawfik for Brian’s care and Leamons Funeral Service. We are truly blessed by all of you. The family of Brian Williams Christine, Ashlee, Branden, Tina and Family, and Jacob
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