One in Christ Unity Worship Service Friday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian (410 Second Ave., Sterling)The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley invites you to come and worship with the congregations of Rock Falls and Sterling at the One in Christ Unity Worship Service on February 22nd at 5:30 p.m. A free meal […]
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The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley
The Diversity Committee of the Sauk Valley strives to “educate, empower, and inform our community about diversity, cultural awareness and justice for all.” Religious leaders, civic leaders and volunteers are collaborating to strengthen relationships between people of all ethnicities and cultures in our area for we are one all one in Christ! You are welcome […]
Read moreSouper Bowl of Caring
Since 1990, young people have been leading the charge and inspiring others to collect dollars and food weeks leading up to the Big Game. Teaming up with local partners, these groups give 100% of donations to local charities, changing the nation’s largest weekend of football into the largest weekend of caring. More than $143 million […]
Read moreFebruary Birthdays
Betty Harms (95) 2/03; Betty Wescott 2/13; Shirley Downey 2/14; Mary Ann Dettman (93) 2/20; James Sikkema 2/21; Leonard Johnson 2/28 We thank God for all of you and specifically honor members who are 80 years or older in the Messenger.
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Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance this day and always! As you may recall from my column last year, I love Valentine’s Day! I appreciate how it prompts people to remind the people they love, that they love them. In a sense, EVERYDAY is such a day! Every day is a day that […]
Read moreCouncil Highlights – January 14, 2019
1. Heard a proposal for a weather camera from Sauk Valley Weather. com to be mounted at church to inform congregation of weather situation at any time. 2. Budget proposal for 2019 was discussed and approved for presentation at the January 20th Fiscal Forum to be held after worship. 3. Special Offering envelopes in 2020 […]
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