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Packing Rice Packs to Feed the Hungry

Group of church and community members packing rice packs at our church for Midwest Mission emergency supplies

 About Us 

Working with:

logo for Midwest Mission of Pawnee, IL
Images of baby items crafted by members of A Community of Faith to become part of layette kits at Midwest Mission
Lisa from Midwest Mission next to their display at our rice-packing event

Besides worshipping together, we like to work side by side with our neighbors! We partner with a variety of local non-profit organizations to help our community, as well as those in need across the world. Above, we are shown partnering with Midwest Mission, but we also partner with the Panhandle Food Pantry and other area churches to meet needs as they come to our attention.

Mission outreach is important to us!

Those at home are able to participate through making clothes, diapers, book bags, baby sweaters... so many things to keep others warm, fed, and prepared for school. They can also donate food, school supplies, items for personal dignity kits, and give toward the purchase of such items if unable to physically pack kits at our mission events.

Meet the Pastor

Headshot of the Reverend Lorna Blackford

The Rev. Lorna Blackford

I am a graduate of University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, ordained and called to serve A Community of Faith on June 2, 2024.

I am a retired high-school science and math teacher who felt God calling me once again during the Covid shutdown of 2020.

Feel free to stop in during my office hours (posted on the church door)

if you would like to talk, get to know one another, or receive pastoral care.

Meet the Pianist

Image of pianist Laura Bender sitting at the piano at the front of the sanctuary of A Community of Faith - Raymond

Laura Bender

Having retired from a state job, Laura has joined us at A Community of Faith to provide most of our service music. She is with us about nine months out of the year, and her music is greatly appreciated. 

Laura is a talented musician, so come and hear her beautiful playing from Easter through Christmas seasons! You won't be disappointed.

Be Inspired!

A Community of Faith Church

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rev. Lorna Blackford 

email: acof.pastor@outlook.com 

Cell:    1-309-299-8142

 

ACOF Office (ans. machine):

1-217-229-4535

 

Church Worship Center Address:

101 W Belle St

PO Box 537

Raymond, IL  62560

 

ACOF Community Center:

418 N Springfield Rd

Raymond, IL  62560

 

To reserve either the Worship Center or the Community Center, call Debbie:

1-217-259-5741

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