From Anonymous: Joy for having M.R. leading the choir.
From Lara Breeze Troyer: Joy for Kelly Halcom. I can't imagine doing church work without you.
From Marsha Clinard: I joined the University of Illinois Oratorio Society in 1976 when my youngest son was 7 years old. Last week his daughter, my granddaughter, Kayley, who is taking a gap year after graduating in May from Notre Dame, joined me to sing this year in a group. I am so very happy that after 46 years in the group I am sitting beside my granddaughter singing.
From Nancy Dietrich: Nancy Dietrich is providing flowers today in honor of her and Russ Rybicki's 25th anniversary on August 30th. Also in honors of Nancy's father David Dietrich, whose birthday is today (August 28th). David passed away in 2009.
From Phillip Eichelberger: I am grateful to have the opportunity to share both joy AND concerns today. My concern: I have a recent diagnosis of cancer. I chose to remain optimistic about my upcoming treatments to eradicate the cancer. Soon, I will begin both radiation and chemotherapy treatments. My joy is that I have at least some supportive people in my life. Some with my diagnosis, unfortunately have no one. I am blessed. Please keep me in your prayers, and thank you for letting me share.
From David Gross: 57 years ago, Claudia and I arrived in Champaign/Urbana, not yet knowing that we would together find here four graduate degrees, a church, careers, raise two sons, and retire here. This church has been the cornerstone of it all.
From Kelly Halcom: Joy for Lara Breeze- Troyer on our last Hospitality co-lead day. You're the best partner in crime. Love you, friend.
From Chris Hannauer: For the generosity of this congregation and for the tireless word of Avalon Ruby and Steve Troyer to bring us the AV enhancements we are enjoying today.
From Barbara Hudgings: This Tuesday, 23rd, my oldest granddaughter, Jade, will turn 18. She will leave for college (Rensselar Polytech Institute) that same day.
From Jenny Hunt: Struggles that my mother Shirley continues to have since her June stroke
From Ellen Jacobsen: Meeting with cousins not seen for years at Starved Rock and seeing migrating birds at Kaufman Lake and having beautiful weather and a planned trip to American Player Theater in Spring Green, Wisconsin and Aldo Leopold's Shack!!
From Marilyn Ryan: Prayers and good energy for my brother, Bob, as he faces a difficult transition.
