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UPDATE: 11 NOV 06 @ 1833
Rally Point is the Church of the Nazarene on Rt. 24 in Lewiston, Il at 9:15.
Service starts @10:00 am.
There will be a brief ceremony and all PGR has been invited to to stay for
lunch at 12:00 noon to visit and mingle with all the veterans and military
present.
The Pastor, who is also a PGR member, is asking that anyone and everyone that
is active military or knows or has anyone in the service to please send their
info and a pic to him. He will be running them during the entire
service. Please get this info to him asap. Thanks to all for what you do.
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RIDE CAPTAIN - JOEL VEACH (joelveach808@hotmail.com)
The PGR is invited to attend a ceremony where we say thanks to
veterans in a very special way. I have been with the PGR since spring and
believe in what we do with my whole heart. Each person of the PGR will also be
recognized whether a veteran or not. We will also project on the big screen the
new news release that we where given permission to use. This will be a very
special day and I (Pastor Randy Munson, Vietnam Veteran USMC) would love to have
the opportunity to say thanks for all you do. Thank you and here is the news
release that was sent out.
On Sunday, November 12, 2006, the Lewistown Church of the
Nazarene will be hosting their First Annual Military Appreciation Day.
Many special events are planned for this year’s service. Even though this is
Lewistown’s first Military Day, Pastor Munson has been the coordinator for
Military Appreciation for the last 10 years in Casey Illinois and Three Rivers
Michigan.
The service will begin with the presentation of the colors which
will take place promptly at 10:00 a.m. The service will include an extensive
amount of patriotic music, a very special recognition of each Veteran in
attendance (wear your uniform...if you can!) and a personal message from Pastor
Randy Munson (Vietnam Veteran USMC).
The church plans a Memorial Gallery that will display photographs
of deceased veterans. If you would like to submit a photo of a family member or
friend (preferably in uniform) to be included in the Memorial Gallery, the
deadline is Wednesday, November 8. Photos may be dropped off at the church
office or e-mailed to
lwstnnazpstr@sbcglobal.net or even snail mail to the
church at 13192 North U.S. 24 Hwy. Lewistown, IL 61542. Please be sure to
label the photo with the service member’s name, rank, branch of service, and
years of service along with your name and telephone number. Photos will remain
on display throughout the day Sunday and may be picked up at the church anytime
throughout the following week between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. Bring you camera and have your picture taken with family and friends
in front of a 25 foot American Flag!
There will also be a segment of the service dedicated to the
recognition of Active Duty Service Members. Persons with loved ones or friends
that should be included may call and leave pertinent information with Cynthia,
voice mail, or e-mail at the address above. Please be sure to include the
active duty service member’s name, rank, and branch of service, along with your
name and telephone number, in case of questions. This information will be
graphically displayed during the recognition service. Pictures may be submitted
by November 8.
Activities will also include a special Memorial Service with a 21
gun salute in the honoring of the Deceased Veterans. Surviving Spouses of
Deceased Veterans will also be acknowledged during the service.
At the conclusion of the morning’s activities, Veterans and their
immediate families are invited to remain at the church for a complimentary Noon
Luncheon. If you like food be sure to plan on staying. D
The church is fully handicap accessible, but if you need special
arrangements, please feel free to call ahead. The church is located at 13192
North U.S. 24 Hwy, which is just one mile South on Rt 24. If you need directions
or additional information, please contact the church office at (309)547-2023.
Everyone is welcome!
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