In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day)
For chlidren ages 5-12
Click here to Register Online by October 7!
The DeKalb District invites our kids in the Chicago Metro Districts to experience life in the country with them on Columbus Day. Enjoy apple donuts, barnyards and animals, pumpkins, tractors, and so much more!
7 am Check in at bus pick-up sites (determined by the number/location of participants)
7:30 am Buses depart from pick-up sites
9 am Arrive at Jonomac Orchard https://jonamacorchard.com/
2:30 pm Depart DeKalb
4:30 pm Return at bus pick-up site
Mandatory permission slips signed by parent or guardian due at bus check-in location. Questions? Debbie Rogers drogers@umcnic.org; 312-334-0732
Sponsored by “Food for Sharing,” a Rainbow Covenant project of the DeKalb District.
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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