February 2017

1 February 2017 A Monthly Sharing of our Mission and Ministry TIDINGS AN INVITATION TO THE MEMBERS and FRIENDS of St. John UCC, and the COMMUNITY OF FREEPORT: The Prairie Association, Illinois Conference, United Church of Christ and St. John United Church... More

1 February 2017 A Monthly Sharing of our Mission and Ministry TIDINGS AN INVITATION TO THE MEMBERS and FRIENDS of St. John UCC, and the COMMUNITY OF FREEPORT: The Prairie Association, Illinois Conference, United Church of Christ and St. John United Church of Christ cordially invite your presence and prayers for the Service of Installation for the Rev. Henry E. Fairman as Senior Pastor to the congregation. February 26, 2017, 3:00 pm Clergy who wish to robe and process should arrive one half hour prior to the service to robe, pray, and prepare for the processional. Red or rainbow stoles encouraged A reception will immediately follow in Fellowship Hall. In case of inclement winter weather, the service will be held on the following Sunday, March 5, 2017 NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION SESSIONS Sundays, Feb 12 & 19 All visitors and friends are invited to come and share in this year’s New Member Infor- mation Sessions. These gatherings will take place on Sunday afternoons, immediately fol- lowing mo Less