From the Pastor's Pen

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Harmony is celebrating 150 years and would like you to share memories of your time as part of this church. 

We have 150th anniversary t-shirts. The first order has been placed.   We will need to order 20 or more to place a second order.  

We will be having an old fashion Sunday, on July 13 and would like as many as possible to come with memories or old fashion attire.  Ladies consider wearing a hat. Men a favorite cap or a necktie. There will be a picnic lunch with hamburgers and hot dogs.  Bring a dish to pass and look at some of the history items of the church and Harmony community.  Share any stories that you remember. 

August 23 will be the annual Pork Chop and Chicken Dinner serving from 4:30-6:30 tickets will go on sale in July. Call Aryn Milazzo at 847-343-5189 to secure tickets. 

Then on September 14 our final event of our 150th year will take place during the 9:00 worship service.  Following the service there will be additional time to review items that will be on display and to visit and remember the “good old days”.  A simple potluck luncheon with  birthday cake and ice cream will be served. 

You are invited to come celebrate with us anytime but these are special dates selected to remember the 150 years.  If you are not able to attend on any of the special days and would like to share some memories you can send a letter or picture to the church at PO Box 367, Hampshire, IL  60140. Or send an email to Dorothy Gurke at dorothylgurke@gmail.com. 

Looking forward to hearing from you.  

The 150th Anniversary Committee Carol Brening, Carol Bateman, Pastor Dave Bateman, Carole Podell, Guy Ulsaver, Stacy Ulsaver, Janet Parker, Sandy Butenschoen, Donna Zierer, Dorothy Gurke