PROGRESSIVEWAY MISSION COGIC CELEBRATED PASTOR’S 8th ANNIVERSARY SEPT. 16 IN NEW CHURCH

    Having moved into its newly rebuilt church at 5017 West Chicago Avenue on August 16, the congregation of Progressiveway Mission COGIC is celebrating the 8th anniversary of Pastor Edward F. Silas, Sr., at a special celebration on Sunday, September 16, 4:00 PM. Theme of the event is A Shepherd Working to Bring In the Young Sheep – John 10:11. Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate this spiritual milestone.
    Progressiveway Mission COGIC was founded in 1959 by Elder & Administrative Assistant Obe Hendricks on the site of the new church on Chicago Avenue. In August of 2010, fire destroyed the original building and the congregation was welcomed to share space with New Life and Victory COGIC on Lake Street, under the leadership of Elder Tyrone Sanders.
    Administrative Assistant Bennie Stewart, Superintendent of the Obe Hendricks district, will be the keynote speaker at the September 16 anniversary service for Pastor Silas.
    On December 16, at 4:00 PM, the Progressiveway congregation is hosting the Dedication Service for their new church under the direction of Bishop Robert R. Sanders, Prelate of the Third Jurisdiction in Illinois All are welcome to attend.