2003 Year in Review

Methodists Honor Madelyn Renkes With Concert

Rich Criss will present his message through music on Sunday, November 23 at 6:00 pm in honor of Madelyn Renkes' 75 years of service to God.

In honor of Madelyn Renkes’ 75 years of service to God, the Morrison United Methodist Church at 200 West Lincolnway, Morrison, Illinois, hosts Rich Criss Ministries to present his message through music on Sunday, November 23, 6:00 pm in the church sanctuary.

Rich Criss of Waterman, Illinois, is most well known as Director of Music Ministries of First United Methodist Church. Rich is a native of Fulton, Illinois, and began serving as a church organist for the First Reformed Church in Fulton at age 15. Rich attended Northern Illinois University, majoring in Vocal Music Education, where he studied voice privately with Dr. Lee Strawn and Ms. Edna Williams. Rich is in high demand as a tenor vocalist, organist, and pianist and has appeared for numerous public performances and choral festivals, including being a featured vocalist each summer with the Dekalb Municipal Band. In addition to his musical interests, Rich serves his community as EMS Lieutenant and firefighter on the Waterman Fire Department and can be seen in his full-time occupation, as manager of the Ridge Ambulance Service’s Dekalb station.

An Open House in Madelyn Renkes’ honor will be held at 5:00 pm at Morrison United Methodist Church at 200 West Lincolnway, Morrison, Illinois, in Heritage Hall. Please join us as we celebrate with Rich Criss, Madelyn’s years of dedication and service to God.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
November 5, 2003