Doing organization work for the building of nine Habitat for Humanity homes on and near McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake is the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, now being called “First Church.” From the church newsletter, here’s how to … Continue reading
The First United Methodist Church distributes free food Fridays at the Nunda Township Hall. Because that is a polling place next Tuesday, the location is being changed to the Bethany Lutheran Church on West Crystal Lake Avenue where it intersects … Continue reading
Those desiring free food can get it at the Nunda Township Hall around noon each Friday. Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, the food is provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank and local Jewel stores. … Continue reading
Have to admit I misunderstood the email that McHenry County Board member and State Senate candidate Craig Wilcox sent out describing what happened on the second day of opponent John Reinert signature checking in Springfield. I thought Wilcox was saying … Continue reading
Found this being worn by Deb Health, the leader of the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake’s Food Ministry every Friday (come at noon for free food) at the Nunda Township Hall: Heath explained that God fills our glasses every … Continue reading
When I heard my minister Scott Field talk about a 70th anniversary, I immediately thought of the one our family just celebrated of my in-laws wedding. My father-in-law, Vince Giangrasso, has since died, so the mention of a 70th anniversary … Continue reading
Concurrent with its Rummage Sale, the First United Methodist Church is hosting the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile this Thursday at the corner of West Crystal Lake and Dole Avenues. From 9-4, kids without private health insurance will be provided free … Continue reading
Found this outside of the door of the First United Methodist Church yeterday. It’s a little flower pot on its side in front of three crosses. Next to the pot is a rock symbolizing the empty tomb from which Jesus … Continue reading
The following popped up on the screen as my First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake Pastor Scott Field spoke on the election last Sunday> It comes from the pen of the Methodist Church’s founder, John Wesley, and was written … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Let’s Act to Help Displaced Children on International Day of Peace Hultgren: Helping refugees rebuild amid war and poverty is difficult…but there is hope Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) on … Continue reading
Just a reminder that the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake facilitates the distribution of food at the Nunda Township Hall each Friday morning. It comes directly from the Jewel Stores in Crystal Lake and Woodstock, plus in a truck … Continue reading
Anyone old enough to remember the Art Linkletter show, “Kids Say the Darnest Things?” A pre-school boy at the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake came up with something worthy of that show. We all know what a necklace is, … Continue reading
With Christmas and New Year’s both being on Friday, the First Methodist Church food distribution of products from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and Jewell held at the Nunda Township Hall was suspended for two weeks. Tomorrow, however, rain, snow … Continue reading
The First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake continues its every Friday morning distribution of free food at the Nunda Township Hall. Made possible by the Northern Illinois Food Bank, plus the Jewel stores in Crystal Lake and Woodstock, the event … Continue reading
Just remembered that I have not made my pitch for people in need of food and not having the resources to buy it can come to the Nunda Township Hall. The truck from the Northern Illinois Food Bank usually comes … Continue reading
The First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, in cooperation with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will be distributing food at the Nunda Township Hall on Friday sometime after ten. Here’s a map of how to find it: … Continue reading
Again on Friday morning the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake in cooperation with the Northern Illinois Food Bank will distribute food at the Nunda Township Hall. The truck usually arrives about 10 and it takes half an hour … Continue reading
Nunda Township will again be the place to get food on Friday morning something after 10 AM. The First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake has made arrangements with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and two Jewel stores to provide … Continue reading
Again this Friday and every Friday, the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake and the Northern Illinois Food Pantry will distribute free food, including meat, vegetables, dairy products, fruits, deserts and miscellaneous goodies at the Nunda Township Hall. The … Continue reading
Again this Friday and every Friday as far as I know, the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake and the Northern Illinois Food Pantry will distribute free food, including meat, vegetables, dairy products, fruits, deserts and miscellaneous goodies at … Continue reading
