A Welcome Celebration will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for the Morrison community to meet Pastor Noah Panlilio as the new clergy. The service will feature a brief address by Reverend Pastor Brian Gilbert, the Northern Illinois District Superintendent, music by the Chancel Choir, and a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Morrison United Methodist Church welcomed The Reverend Doctor Noah Panlilio, Pastor Noah, on Sunday, July 7. Born in the Philippines into a family of eight siblings, Pastor Noah started his ministry with youth while he was in college. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, a Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry at [Wesley Divinity School.]
Pastor Noah has served churches in Manila and its suburbs in the Philippines and churches in West Chicago, Aurora, and DeKalb, IL. Before coming to Morrison, he served as Pastor in Malta, IL.
Pastor Noah has also served as Chaplain in Police Departments, in a hospital setting, and for the Boy Scouts. He has led several mission trips to the Philippines since 2001. He is the recipient of a wide variety of awards and scholarships for his continuing education.
Blessed by his daughter, Reanna Grace, who is 19-years-old and studies clarinet at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, WI, Pastor Noah also loves Jesus, enjoys singing, walking, reading, traveling, golfing, fishing, and cooking
The United Methodists also celebrated “Christmas in July” on Sunday, July 21. Of course, July 21 would have to be one of the hottest days of 2019! The congregation was festive in red and green. Gifts for Morrison Friends Food Pantry were placed under a small tree. Immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service, the Missions Committee served ice cream, brownies, cakes, and pies in Heritage Hall.
During the summer hours until Sunday, September 8, Morrison United Methodist Church is worshiping at one Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. Special music for these summer Sundays is provided by a variety of vocalists and one clarinetist: John Miller-bass, Pastor Noah-baritone, Connie Swanson-DeSpain-soprano, Pam Shank-tenor, and Reanna Panlilio-clarinetist. The Chancel Choir will return on Sunday, September 8.
If you are looking for a church home, our doors, hearts, and minds are open. We welcome you!