Putnam County churches to host Union Thanksgiving Service in Tonica

Free will offering will be accepted for Putnam County Food Pantry

November 12, 2024 at 2:49 am CST

With Palm Sunday on April 1, the Christian church enters into what is considered the most holy week of the year, the week that marks the passion and death of Jesus Christ in the days leading up to Easter Sunday, April 8, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Messiah. — The churches of Putnam County will join together at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, for a Union Thanksgiving Service at the Tonica United Methodist Church, 423 E. Wauponis St. (Photo provided)

The churches of Putnam County will join together at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, for a Union Thanksgiving Service at the Tonica United Methodist Church, 423 E. Wauponis St.

Pastor Dave Krumphardt of County Line Lutheran Church will preach. Pastor Phil Jackson of Tonica and Hennepin United Methodist churches will be the host pastor. A free will offering will be taken for the Putnam County Food Pantry. A fellowship hour will follow after the service. All are welcome to join in a service of gratitude and thanks.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.