Assemblymen to Sing at First Baptist Church

Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, welcomes The Assemblymen Gospel Quartet for an evening concert, on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  The community is invited to the 6:00 p.m. program of old time and new gospel songs, sung by this Rockford, IL, ensemble. There is no charge for

Open Bible Fellowship Speaker from South Africa

Open Bible Fellowship, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL, invites the area communities to a Holy Week program.  Jan Nel will teach and prophetically speak on three consecutive evenings, Tuesday, April 11, through Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.  Jan Nel hails from South Africa where he served as a

Open Bible Fellowship Hosts South Africa Speaker

Open Bible Fellowship, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL, invites the area communities to a Holy Week program. Jan Nel will teach and prophetically speak on three consecutive evenings, Tuesday, April 11, through Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.  Jan Nel hails from South Africa where he served as a

“The Messiah in the Passover” Seder Supper

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a Seder Supper, on Friday, April 7, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.  The event features the Chosen People Ministries  “The Messiah in the Passover” presentation is a powerful visual message, not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt,

Church of St. Anne St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host its annual community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Friday, March 17, 2017, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street. Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, roll, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or

Pancake Breakfast on March 11

Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL, will hold a Spring Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m.and continue until 11:00.  Including are pancakes, scrambled eggs, farm-fresh pork sausage, applesauce, juice or coffee.  A free-will donation will be accepted

March Free Meals at First Presbyterian Church

On Thursday, March 16, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free St. Patrick’s Day Community Meal from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a traditional Irish meal including corned beef with cabbage, potatoes and carrots, Irish soda bread, drinks, and desserts.  Donations proceeds

Mom2Mom Sale March 25

The community mom’s group, Abide, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Mom2Mom Sale, on Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The event is hosted at Open Bible Fellowship, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL. This sale provides an opportunity for mom’s to sell their high-quality, gently-used

Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian Church

Members of First Presbyterian Church of Morrison and other local groups will continue to serve free, well-balanced meals to members of the community.  Meals are served one or two evenings each month from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  The church is handicap

Youth Selling Subs for Super Bowl

Members of the combined youth group of Morrison United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, IL, will make and sell submarine sandwiches.  They will be ready for pick-up or delivery on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2017. Proceeds of the sale will be used to support the youth

Morrison Christian Church Popcorn Balls and Ham Drawing

Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will offer Christmas spirit to the community, on Saturday, December 3, 2016.  Children of the congregation will give visitors a free popcorn ball with a message inside, between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.  Adults are invited to register for

Free Thanksgiving Community Meal November 17

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a complete Thanksgiving dinner, at its Free Community Meal, on Thursday, November 17, 2016.  Serving time is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., in the basement fellowship hall.  An elevator is available. The traditional menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet

Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner November 24

For a tenth year, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, will host a free Thanksgiving Day dinner, from noon to 1:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 24, 2016.  All are welcome to share this holiday meal.  Call the office at 815-626-1234 with questions. The traditional menu includes

Rev. Selburg Installed as Blackhawk Presbytery Moderator

Reverend Dr. Michael Selburg was installed as the Moderator of the Blackhawk Presbytery, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  There are 88 congregations in Northern Illinois, which are members of the Synod of Lincoln Trails of the Presbyterian Church (USA.) After receiving the gavel, Pastor Selburg told the congregation at the

Church Women United Disband after 50 Years of Service

Marian Osburn submitted this final article. Church Women United (CWU) is a National, ecumenical Christian women’s movement representing Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian women.  Founded in 1941 as the United Council of Church Women, this organization has more than 1200 local and state units in the USA and