First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosted their 6th annual Benefit for Morrison Fire Department, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Supporters received curb side service, as they drove-up on the west side of the building, on Genesee Street.
Four Firefighters were on hand to distribute 400 meals: brat, feather pasta salad, chips, and a delicious, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation cookie. Morrison Fire Department will receive 100% of the donations.
Left-to-right are Tim West, Stan Emmert, youngster Weston Shear, Tanner Shear, Pastor Mike Selburg, Angela Reamer, and Jeff Eissens.
Pastor Selburg posted this information on the First Presbyterian Church Facebook page. “We raised $3000 today for the Morrison Fire Department.”
“Community businesses, organizations, and philanthropists donated: money; 1/4 of the brats; beer and charcoal to cook the brats; buns; brat sleeves; pasta; containers and lids for the pasta; lunch bags; cookies.
“Donations from folks stopping by the free meal to support the MFD: $1691.70. $7.70 came from some young boys with a lot of change, wanting to support the Fire Department.)
“Donations from First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, IL, and members to make it an even $3000: $692.30.
‘Well done, Morrison!”