Church of the Highlands Raises Funds for Penny Crusade ILLINOIS – The Church of the Highlands in La Grange, Illinois held a chili cook-off to raise funds for Penny Crusade on Sunday, October 30. Members and guests enjoyed five different chili recipes and had the opportunity to vote for their favorite. Bruce Cady was selected […]
Aurora University Holds Homecoming and Class Reunions ILLINOIS – Aurora University welcomed more than 300 alumni and guests during homecoming, held September 30-October 2. The weekend featured class reunions for the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972. A memorial service was held on Sunday morning to honor alumni, faculty and staff. Rev. Ron Thomas was […]
Two Baptisms in Illinois ILLINOIS – Aurora University chaplain Mark Woolfington baptized AU student Orlando Enciso in the Fox River in Aurora (pictured below). A few days later, he baptized Mike Dudacek at the Church of the Highlands in La Grange, Illinois, where Mark serves as pastor. […]
Mark Woolfington Takes on New Role at Aurora University Mark Woolfington ILLINOIS – Aurora University Chaplain Mark Woolfington will join the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion as Assistant Professor of Religion in August. In addition to his duties as university chaplain, Mark will teach the “Discover What Matters” course, which is required for all […]
Church of the Highlands Recognized for Support of Advent Christian Village (L to R) Central region superintendent Dr. William Norwood, Advent Christian Village CEO Craig Carter and Church of the Highlands pastor Rev. Dr. Mark Woolfington. WISCONSIN – During the Central Advent Christian Mission Society Triennial in Mauston, Wis., Advent Christian Village CEO Craig Carter […]
Aurora Church’s Vacation Bible School Focuses on Managing Emotional Health Aurora Advent Christian Church youth perform a song at a closing program for the church’s Vacation Bible School on Friday, June 10. (Al Benson photo) ILLINOIS – June 11, 2022- Keeping cool when things get hot! That was explored at Aurora (Ill.) Advent Christian Church’s […]
Mark Woolfington Receives Award at Aurora Convocation ILLINOIS – Aurora University held its Spring Convocation on April 22. During the ceremony, students were recognized for their academic accomplishments, along with staff and faculty who have served the university well during the 2021-2022 academic year. University Chaplain Mark Woolfington received the Student Advocate of the Year […]
Kids Bag 3,000 Easter Eggs at Aurora Church’s 7th Annual Scramble Children run for 3,000 filled plastic Easter eggs Saturday, April 16, at Aurora Advent Christian Church’s seventh annual Egg Scramble. About 175 attendees in three flights claimed all eggs, including some with tickets for prizes, in an hour. (Al Benson photo) ILLINOIS – About […]
Aurora University Students Serve for Spring Break ILLINOIS – Aurora University Chaplain Mark Woolfington led one of two mission trips sponsored by the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action during Aurora University’s spring break. Students, faculty and staff volunteered at Good Works, in Athens, Ohio, a faith-based organization which serves the rural poor of Athens […]
DeKalb AC Church Provides Food for Families in Need ILLINOIS – The DeKalb Advent Christian church in Illinois collected food boxes for five families. This was done in partnership with the Shabbona Elementary School where one of our parishioners formerly worked. The principle contacted churches to see if they would be willing to help. Share […]