London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 3

Crystal Lake’s John Kinsley shared his memories of growing in London during World War II with the Methodist Men of the First Methodist Church of Crystal Lake last Saturday morning. This is the third installment of what he said. Down … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 2

Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley, born in London in 1928, shared his memories of World War II with the United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake on Saturday morning. He was aged 10-16 during the … Continue reading

London Boyhood Memories of World War II from a Crystal Lake Resident – 1

Saturday morning a well-attended breakfast of the United Methodist Men heard Crystal Lake resident John Kinsley talk about his memories of World War II. Kingsley was born in 1928.  He was 10 in 1939, when the war started, and 16 … Continue reading

Message of the Day – Haze

Driving to the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake’s Methodist Men’s breakfast, I saw a sight I have seen before. Sunlight shining through the haze on Lake Avenue in Lakewood. Maybe you would call it fog. In any event, … Continue reading

Care-A-Vanners Help Habitat for Humanity

The United Methodist Men the Saturday before last were blessed with not one, but two speakers on Habitat for Humanity. The first was retired First Congregational Church of Huntley Pastor Ronald Woodruff. He talked about the organization’s efforts in McHenry … Continue reading

Care-A-Vanners Help Habitat for Humanity

The United Methodist Men the Saturday before last were blessed with not one, but two speakers on Habitat for Humanity. The first was retired First Congregational Church of Huntley Pastor Ronald Woodruff. He talked about the organization’s efforts in McHenry … Continue reading

Habitat Humanity in McHenry County

Today seems to be a good day to talk about love. And love for one’s fellow mankind is what Habitat for Humanity all about. The Rev. Ronald Woodruff, who used to pastor the First Congregational Church of Huntley, spoke to … Continue reading

Habitat Humanity in McHenry County

Today seems to be a good day to talk about love. And love for one’s fellow mankind is what Habitat for Humanity all about. The Rev. Ronald Woodruff, who used to pastor the First Congregational Church of Huntley, spoke to … Continue reading

Guys and Their Cars in Spring

Last Saturday morning Mike Fraser, who runs Mike’s Service Center next to where Walmart used to be, provided all sorts of helpful hints on car care. He was speaking to the United Methodist Men of Crystal Lake. Fraser is a … Continue reading

Guys and Their Cars in Spring

Last Saturday morning Mike Fraser, who runs Mike’s Service Center next to where Walmart used to be, provided all sorts of helpful hints on car care. He was speaking to the United Methodist Men of Crystal Lake. Fraser is a … Continue reading

Message of the Day – A Cross

Another weekend at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake. Another version of the cross by sculptor Dominic Zinanni. This is a plain cross showing the artist’s representation of Jesus’ face. I have posted a close-up, upon which you … Continue reading

Message of the Day – A Cross

Another weekend at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake. Another version of the cross by sculptor Dominic Zinanni. This is a plain cross showing the artist’s representation of Jesus’ face. I have posted a close-up, upon which you … Continue reading

Rebuilding a Bathroom in Laurel, Mississippi

Six guys from the United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake went to Laurel, Mississippi, to do some fixing up. They pretty much went blind, having a place to stay and an address of a … Continue reading

Rebuilding a Bathroom in Laurel, Mississippi

Six guys from the United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake went to Laurel, Mississippi, to do some fixing up. They pretty much went blind, having a place to stay and an address of a … Continue reading