“And what happened to them?” Shirley Anderson asked as she handed me the Laotian Refugees folder. She had found it in my 62 years of church files as she was updating the history of The United Methodist Church of Geneva. I was embarrassed to admit I did not know.

Our church was one of eight who had sponsored the Phorasavang family when they came to Geneva after a year in a refugee camp in Thailand. Vanh, his wife, Baymone, and their three-month-old son, Boulina, arrived on February 10, 1980.

The First Baptist, St. Peter Catholic, Congregational, Fox Valley Presbyterian, Geneva Lutheran, Unitarian and St. Mark’s Episcopal churches worked with our congregation in renting and furnishing an apartment, in finding a tutor, in arranging for driving lessons and helping them to find jobs. The State Bank of Geneva and The First National Bank assisted by receiving contributions.

It was surprising how quickly the family became self-supporting and, once they no longer needed our aid, they seem to have been forgotten—until Shirley asked.

I went to the internet and googled “Phorasavang” and was frustrated to find nothing relevant. Then, after several hours, up popped an Elgin obituary in which the name “Baymone” appeard but it had a different last name: the Phorasavang was now Rasavong! Smooth sailing from then on.

I learned both took menial jobs where they could practice their English with fellow workers; Vanh then worked for ten years as a machine operator in Wheaton.

I learned that they lived in Geneva, having purchased 2010 Sheffield Lane, a newly-built home in the Williamsburg subdivision, on January 9, 1990.

I learned that Ronald, a second son, was born within a year of their arrival; he and Boulina graduated from Geneva High School and both were in the service.

I learned that Vanh and Baymone had opened the B&V Asian Market in South Elgin in 2002.

I took the unconfirmed information from newspapers and public records, with a copy of their picture from The Geneva Republican, to 2010 Sheffield innumerable times but never found anyone at home; when I saw on their Market website the store is open from 9 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, I understood why.

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A Belated Update 2

Worship in November 3

Church in Society; FMSC; TTS 4, 5

Lay Ministry; Scholarship Fundraiser and Info 6, 7

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Music and Education Ministries 8, 9

Youth Education News; Women’s Ministries 10, 11

Thank You; Coffee Hosts 12, 13

November Birthdays and Special Birthdays & Anniversaries; This ’n That

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Inside this issue:

A Belated Update…...written by Jamie Daniel

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Then the folder got buried in one of many stacks of not-so-pressing matters. I forgot about them until I saw headlines in Geneva Patch on Tuesday morning, August 26: “Flames Shot from Second Floor of Home on Sheffield Lane”. I dug out the folder and was relieved that the Rasavong’s house number was 2010, not the 2004 of the house fire; I resolved to try again to catch them at home.

Imagine my chagrin when I drove by 2010 Sheffield last week and found it boarded up! Indeed, the fire was at their home. I saw later that Patch had made an address correction.

On Monday, September 17, Shirley and I took a road trip to The B&V Asian Market, 326 McLean Boulevard, to get reacquainted. The store is in a small strip mall a few blocks east of Randall Road.

As we entered, an attractive woman smiled as I said “Are you Baymone? I haven’t seen you in 32 years so I don’t recognize you.” She said “yes” and gave me a big hug; I do believe she remem-bered me! We did not see Vanh; he was in Chicago for the day.

Baymone showed us pictures of the boys and their families. Boulina, now 33, is stationed in Ger-many but will be home in November to join his wife and their two sons, ages 13 and 4. Ronald and his wife, Tanja, are now out of the Marines where they served in the 8th Engineer Battalion; they are living in the area with their two sons, now 4 and 1.

Baymone also said they are happy worshipping with friends at the temple in Elgin.

We talked a while and asked how we could help, thinking some of their furniture could be replaced from donations made to the upcoming rummage sale. But Baymone said all she needed was a sweater; the weather had turned cool and she had retrieved none of her clothes.

Fortunately, their insurance company has rented and furnished a nearby house for them while the contents of their home are being inventoried and cleaned. The time to repair and restore will take months—but warm clothes for Baymone are on the way!

Jamie Danielmiscella@ameritech.netSeptember 18, 2012

This pic-ture was taken when Shirley Anderson and Jamie Daniel visited Baymone at her store in South Elgin.

Worship in November

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Our next SERVICE OF HEALING will be held on Sunday, November 4th, 5:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva. We hold this joint service on the first Sunday of each month, rotating between UMCG and St. Mark’s. For more information, please call Joan Peterson at 630-443-0007.

November 4 - All Saints SundayIn the opening prayer of all three services, we read the names of the members of our church who

have died since last All Saints Sunday. We also read the names of our members' immediate families who have died in that period. We light a candle for each. We sing "For All the Saints," a hymn of faith in the power of God's resurrecting love to unite us in a mysterious community of all the saints, living and dead. We celebrate holy communion at all three services and remember God's resurrecting love in Jesus. Pastor Bill Obalil's sermon, "Unbound and Set Free," reflects on the raising of Lazarus in John 11:32-44.

November 6 - Election Day Communion: A Community ServiceTuesday, November 6, our nation, our community and our families will be divided.

We will make different choices for different reasons, hoping for different results. Whatever your choice, you’re invited to join us at the table together for Election Day Communion to celebrate our unity in Christ and our hope in the reign of God’s kingdom on earth.

Three brief communion services will be offered: 6:30am, 12pm or 6:30pm.

November 11 - Celebration of Ministry and Retirement of Mortgage

ONE UNIFIED SERVICE AT 10:00 AM

We begin with a procession of ministries to a hymn with music written by Scott Stevenson for this service. We hear memories of the step of faith taken to expand the building and witnesses to the ministries for which it is home base. We pray in this house of prayer as we do every Sunday. Pastor Bill Obalil turns our focus from building to God in his brief sermon, "Tabernacle." And we burn the mortgage.

November 18 - Lithuania Partnership CelebrationAndrew Bordoni, Frank Gondorchin, and Pastor Bill Obalil report on how they see God working

with our Taurage sisters and brothers in faith. At 10:45, Mary Kafer is confirmed.

November 25The psalmist writes "I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart..." on the last Sunday of

November all worship services will be focused on giving God thanks. It may seem apropos to have a service of thanksgiving as we recover from our turkey leftovers and our national celebration of thanks. But thanksgiving, as Paul writes, is to be given to God in all circumstances and these services, led by Pastor Rob Hamilton, will seek to have us do just that; offer God our thanks with our whole heart in the midst of all of our circumstances. Grayson Michael Dellinger will be baptized at the 9:00 service.

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Important dates of service to those in need within our communities:

Holy Casserolers, Monday, November 12th, 10:00 a.m.

Hesed House, Monday, November 12th

Lazarus House, Tuesday, November 6th and 20th

Northern Illinois Food Bank, Thursday, November 15th

Please sign up at the carousel in Fellowship Hall. For more information, please call the church office at 630-232-7120.

Angel Tree Project

Once again this year our church will be participating in the Tri-City Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project, wherein church members will be able to purchase gifts or gift cards for de-serving children and youth in the Tri-Cities. We expect to be assigned 80 “angels” for whom we will be purchasing gifts. These are children who receive services throughout the year from the Tri-City Salvation Army in St. Charles.

The Angel Tags will be on display in the Fellowship Hall mid-November. You may choose an “angel” tag from the tree that indicates child’s age, size, and possible gift idea. Unwrapped

gifts with ½ Angel tag attached should be returned to church by December 14, to allow time for distribu-tion prior to Christmas.

In addition to the Angels, we would like to collect gift cards or money toward the purchase of gift cards that will be distributed to Lazarus House, Hesed House, and Salvation Army. Gift cards from Target, Wal-mart, Meijer, etc. or gas cards are appropriate in amounts of $20-$25. Fast food or movie theater gift cards are always popular with teens. If you purchase a gift card, please indicate the amount somewhere on the card or envelope or deposit a donation (payable to UMCG) in the “Gift Box” that will be located near the Angel Tags.

All gifts must be received by December 14. Thank you for sharing the gift and hope of Christmas.

The Committee on Church in Society

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGERS

Once again we are closing in on the holidays. I have had the privilege of being asked by numerous members when the Salvation Army Bell Ringers sign-up sheets will be available. Members of our congregation are again quick to step forward to help in our community. We will be located at the Batavia Wal-Mart store beginning the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, 11/23 and 11/24, continuing in December on Saturdays, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, and 12/22. Sign-up sheets will be posted in Fellowship Hall in November.

If you are new to our congregation, please consider donating an hour of your time and have a direct impact for those in need in the Fox Valley. If you have any questions, please call Mark Weber at 630-513-8866 (home) or 630-363-8866 (cell). Thank you.

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Feed My Starving Children

Next Trip to Feed My Starving Children

People describe packing meals at Feed My Starving Children as a “rewarding, humbling, exhilarating, worthwhile, competitive, and team building experience.” Plus it is a lot of fun!! In a two hour shift, thousands of meals will be packaged and boxed to be shipped all over the world. These meals provide nourishment to infants and children who would otherwise die of malnutrition. Our next date to mix and weigh “chicken, veggies, soy, and rice” is Tuesday, November 13 for the 2:30 to 4:30 shift. We only have 20 slots, so please sign up on line, or on the sign up carousel in Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please call David Erickson at 630-848-7135 or e-mail erick814@att.net.

Annual "Thanksgiving Feast Supper" at Third Tuesday Suppers November 20

Plan on joining the Third Tuesday community on November 20th for a special dinner filled with seasonal treats and to share Christ's hospitality with our neighbors.

November 20, from 4:30-7pm, the no reservations, "Just Show Up" meal includes roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, hot vegetable, cranberry sauce and our legendary dessert buffet. Last year we welcomed a record breaking crowd of more than 700 guests.

We always need workers for shifts of prep through cleanup and our fabulous bakers make the dinner extra special with donations of baked goods. Our focus is on pumpkin and apple this month--but any dessert treat is most graciously gobbled up. (turkey pun intended!)

Why not join us this month for supper--and invite a guest? You will leave the supper smiling--we guarantee it! Careful--these evenings can be habit forming.

Questions? Would you like to be placed on our Third Tuesday Friends email list? Contact Beth Kucera at beth@littlebohemiaantiqus.com or 630-513-8670.

Third Tuesday Supper

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Lay Ministries

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Luminaries & Volunteers Needed to Create an Hospitable Christmas Eve Worship Experience

We will welcome many guests and newcomers at each of our three Christmas Eve worship services; 4, 6 & 11pm on Monday, December 24. We want to welcome them with Christ-like hospitality. And, you can help make this happen!

Here’s what we are looking for:

Greeters: 3-6 greeters for each of the three services to be stationed at the doors of the west parking lot entrance Hamilton Street entrance 2nd Street entrance

Welcome Hosts at each of the three services to be stationed in the atrium at the Welcome Desk.

Ushers for all three services.

Luminaries lining the walkways up to the doors provide a wonderfully warm and hospitable welcome. We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the creation of the luminaries (filling bags with sand and candle), lighting & extinguishing luminaries for all three services, and picking up the luminaries after the 11pm service.

If you can help in any of these areas, please contact office@genevaumc.org or 630-232-7120.

On Sunday, November 11th, there will be the FIRST quarterly check in meet-ing of the Friendly Visitors Group @ 11:15 am in the adult library. If you're presently a Friendly Visitor, please join us for this meeting, so we can "check in" and support you with your visits.

We'd also like to invite anyone who'd be interested in learning more about the Friendly Visitors Group, to attend this meeting. There is definintely a need for MORE Friendly Visitors to serve those that are homebound in our church community.

Any questions please contact: Christine Donovan @ 630-232-0116, or Linda Benstein@ 630-365-5467.

Friendly Visitors Group

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Scholarship Committee

Colonial Cares Fundraising Night with

UMCG

Pumpkin pancakes are back!!! Bring your hearty appetite to Colonial Café in St. Charles on the west side of town, 552 S. Randall Road, on November 13, 2012 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and closing. Colonial will collect receipts between these times from customers who mention that they are with the United Methodist Church of Geneva. At the end of the night, Colonial tallies the total sales and donates 15% back to us. Proceeds will help fund the Scholarship Fund for our scholarship recipients.

The Scholarship Committee encourages and supports UMCG members in attaining their post secondary educational goals so that they may become individuals who make a Christian impact in the world around them.

The Northern Illinois Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is inviting you to apply for Undergraduate Scholarships. Details and applications are available in the church office. You can also find this information at the Conference website, www.umcnic.org.

Please note that all applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2013.

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Music Ministry

UMCG Children and Youth Choirs Christmas Pageant

The yearly Christmas pageant as presented by the children's choirs will take place on Sunday, December 9th at both the 9 & 10:45AM worship services. Any and all interested singers ages K-9 are invited to participate, with rehearsals beginning mid-October on Tuesday nights. This year's pageant will borrow from Matthew's narrative of Christ's birth, including the 3 Magi and Flight to Egypt!

Any questions? Contact Mike Popplewell at Baritenor2@msn.com.

IT'S CHRISTMAS CANTATA TIME!

Rehearsal for this year's Christmas Cantata, People Look East, will begin on Sunday, October 28. People Look East is an original composition by our Director of Music Scott Stevenson, and will be presented in 9:00 and 10:45 AM worship on Sunday, December 16. The piece consists of arrangements of European Christmas carols, both familiar and less known, and will be accompanied by organ and two percussionists. The opportunity to sing as part of the Cantata Choir is open to all - we will rehearse every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 - 2 PM between October 28 and the performance date. If you'd like to be a part of this yearly Christmas tradition, just show up to rehearsal on October 28th - no auditions, and we love to welcome new singers! If you have more questions, you may contact Scott Stevenson scott@genevaumc.org.

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ADULT BOOK CLUB NEWS

We typically meet the fourth Friday each month in the church library at 9:30 AM. We choose a variety of books available in paperback or our local libraries. Upcoming selections are:

November 16: Dandelion Summer, Lisa Wingate. "The latest in the inspirational and heartwarming Blue Sky Hill series. Epiphany Salerno has been tossed like a dandelion seed on the wind. Now, at sixteen, she must move to the low rent side of Blue Sky Hill and work where she's not wanted: in an upscale home on the hill. J. Norman Alvard's daughter has hired a..."

December 14: Everyone recommends a favorite book and/or author they have enjoyed this year. Come share your favorite.

January 25, 2013: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, Tom Franklin. "In the 1970's, Larry Ott and Silas "32" Jones were boyhood pals in a small town in rural MS. Their worlds were as different as night and day: Larry was the child of lower middle class white parents and Silas, the son of a poor, single black mother. Yet, for a few months..."

We welcome new members. Come join us for interesting discussions and fellowship. Any questions, call Joan Hansen (630) 365-9217.

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November Youth Education News

ConfirmationCongratulations and blessings to the 16 ninth grade students who were confirmed on October 14, 2012. They are:Sarah Baurer, Brian Baumgartner, Emily Carbray, Jackson Dytrych, Hailey Farmer, Michael Guffey, Christopher Granquist, Timothy Hope, Helen Johnson, Molly McQueeny, Thomas Minear,Madeleine Nowak, Christopher Rich, Timothy Siarny, Madeline Smith, and Matthew Werman. These students were commissioned into various ministries such as Appalachia Service Project, food ministries, drama ministry, children’s ministries, sports ministry, and music ministries. This is the beginning of their adult life in the church and we encourage you to connect with them to serve together.

Mary Kafer will be confirmed on November 18, 2012 during the 10:45 am service. Please worship with her family that day and celebrate her confirmation.

November Youth Sunday School Dates:

Youth Sunday Schools, grades 7 – 12, will meet November 4, 18, and 25. There will be no youth Sunday School on November 11 because of the mortgage burning ceremony worship service.

PraXis (7th and 8th grade confirmation preparation/Sunday School) meets Sunday mornings in the Youth Room downstairs from 9:00 – 10:15 am. PraXis will be looking at the confirmation vows and will be doing some creative art journaling this month.

Senior High Sunday School (9th – 12th grades) meets Sunday mornings in the parlor upstairs from 9:00 –10:00 am. The curriculum for this group is based on theology and popular culture. On October 28 we will begin a new study, “Do You Bow Down to a Puny God?”, based on Philippians 2: 1-11 and the movie, The Avengers.

PraXis RetreatThe confirmation preparation class (grades 7th and 8th) will be going on retreat Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2, 2012 to LaSalle Manor in Plano, IL. The cost for the whole weekend per student is $70.00, with scholarships available to those who need it. It is possible to attend just Saturday for $40.00. Please watch your mail and e-mail for permission/sign-up sheets and more information. We need at least 2 other Safe Sanctuary-approved chaperones to attend with us and will need donations of cereal, milk, and juice for breakfasts. Please e-mail Staci Lockman staci@genevaumc.org with questions.

Looking ahead…The all youth-led worship service is Sunday, December 23 at 10:45 am. We need to pool the talents of youth musicians, speakers, artists, and actors to create a unique worship experience during I-Witness and also welcome adults who would like to be directed by youth to help us out. Watch your e-mail for details about planning meetings and practice dates.

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Women’s Ministries

The End of Another Rummage Sale!

Twas the day after rummage, and as you can see,There is no more rummage. We shouted with GLEE!We started the week with a whole group of men,Who set up the tables and racks, and THEN. . .Another whole group went out in some trucksTo pick up the stuff, too large for your TRUNKS!

We begged for donations, and you really came through,With clothes and furniture and dishes like NEW.We were filled to the rafters, our workers worked late,To get everything sorted and priced by our DATE!The pricers were pricing, the bakers were baking,The sellers were ready, the buyers were WAITING!

When the doors finally opened, the people were thrilled,And they just kept on coming, with lots of dollar BILLS.They shopped and they bought and they came back for more.Not many were grumpy when they walked out the DOOR.

They shared their dear stories, of joys and of strain.You’d be surprised by how many of us can share in their PAIN.So we stopped and we listened, though there was much work to do.Tis more important to comfort than to be on the MOVE.God truly provides, and our Lord is amazing,How else could I stand here, though my eyes are a bit GLAZING.

The stuff is all gone (kind of) and the church is now clean,But our work carries on when we see such a NEED.So thank you to ALL, you really came through.We will wait till next year and then do it ANEW.

We know that each and everyone of you have touched this rummage sale in some way. Just your presence in our church shows that you support a ministry that is, at times, hard on our building and hard on our backs. But a week of rummage is truly good for the soul and our hearts. The numbers are still coming in, but our Bake Sale made $707 and Rummage is at $8,800 for a grand total of $9507. We are so glad that God continues to bless our work.

With love and gratitude,

Your Rummage Committee

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Thank You!

Dear United Methodist Church friends,

Our family moved to Geneva in the Summer of 1962, transferring membership of Mac and Yvonne McElroy, and beginning a 50-year association with your church. My Mother, Ed and I were confirmed here, participated in MYF activities, and both of us were married here (when the Sanctuary was in the new Fellowship Hall).

Our father, Mac, was a faithful pancake flipper for many years (we have a great photo of him in action!) and was involved in Scholarship activities. Mac and Yvonne attended church regularly for many years, until health prevented them in recent years.

Both Mom and Dad read the newsletter and weekly sermon/service mailed to them faithfully, and in the past few years since Dad passed away, Mom would engage me in frequent discussions of the printed sermons.

Mom greatly appreciated parish visitors, those wonderful Third Tuesday Supper delivery visits, the church library’s 90th birthday/book designation, and many other personal contacts and support of church staff and members.

In particular, Mom’s recent special friendship with church member Marie MacKenzie, the ongoing support of Rev. Obalil and other staff, and continued contact with the fine church and family friends John and Barb Andersen, and Art and Hazel Clauter — were all special blessings.

Our sincere thanks to the United Methodist Church of Geneva and your ministry of friendship, service, and gospel.

Brenda McElroy Pacey

Ed McElroy

Dear UMCG Members and Pastors:

Thanks so much for your cards, prayers and calls when I had my surgery.

Ann Worthington

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More Coffee Hosts Needed for 2013

The Hospitality Committee is looking for more folks to do coffee hour in 2013. If you want to be part of this committee, please give me a call at 630-879-6569 (home) or 331-643-6191(cell). There will be a training session soon; more Information to come in the upcoming bulletins and messengers. I would like to have enough people on the 2013 schedule for families to do coffee hour only 2-3 times in the year, with substitutes. Schedules will be made at the training session.

Keith Johnson, 2012 Hospitality Committee Co-Chair and 2013 Hospitality Committee Chair

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This ‘n That

Did you know that we have a Columbarium and Tree of Life on the north side of our building?You are invited to have an engraved leaf put on our Tree of Life to celebrate special events or in memory of a loved one.

The Columbarium is a fitting tribute to members of our faith community who lived their lives in Christian service. The Columbarium also offers a quiet setting for family and friends to gather and remember those who now dwell eternally with God.

We encourage you to visit our Memorial Garden and enjoy the serenity and peace of this special area.

If you would like information about our Memorial Garden, Columbarium or Tree of Life, please contact Debbie in the church office at 630-232-7120.

2012 STEEPLE WALK ANNOUNCEMENT

This year the annual Steeple Walk sponsored by the Geneva Cultural Arts Committee will take place on December 9, from 2 to 4 pm. The United Methodist Church will host the Geneva High School Viking Ensemble Jazz Choir. The Hanson String Quartet, from the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, will appear at the Lutheran Church. Singing at the Unitarian Universalist Society on Second Street will be the women’s chorus from DeKalb, Bread and Roses. The Pastiche Steel Ensemble will perform at the First Church of Christ Scientist.

Tickets are $12, and go on sale October 28 at the four churches, through Paypal, and at the History Center.

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11/1 Conall HaldemanHillary ArroyoBrad WendellScott LarsonWill ElyeaDerek JohnsonEmily Horton

11/2 Rory Borger-JohnsonAaron AdamsBrad Bradley

11/3 Kadynce ArroyoKay LovettStan MorrisonGail Adams

11/4 Sophia KamenHelen WallaceMarie PetersonMarilyn Bradley

11/5 Christine RodgersCraig SkoogJane BrinerDavid MahrCaitlin SzaboSandy Turk

11/6 Rita BowgrenDanielle DiasJim McConnell

11/7 Charlie LoefflerMatt Reed

Jordan PorembaChristopher Janis

11/8 Helen LaffertyVicki FladungCindy BlairMary Widrick

11/9 Will Wright11/10 Lillian Jaeger

Jeanne Van Nest11/11 Vicki Isely

Ella BradleyFrank MartinMichael SundermanJulie EiflerMakena Barickman

11/12 Madeline MerrellSarah KappelleSteve LillieMonica Markas

11/13 Polly AschomDort Dirks

Zachary LeardMichael Popplewell

11/14 Jae DonovanCoreen SmithAnn Rowland

11/15 Doug StrohmJacob RusselRobert AlderferAlison RubendallZachary RiceJason McClose

11/16 Jamie DanielElise ErhartSam AharrahMateo Morales

11/17 Nichole Asimor11/18 Marjorie Behnke

Payton WolffCarolina CarbrayJen Unger KrocKen Sato

1 Matthew Granquist11/19 Nancy Hansen

Clayton WilliamsKate GearyAmy BordoniDiane VonSchnaseVal Erickson

11/20 Sue Staponkus

November BirthdaysRuthanne ChesleyLinn Jager

11/21 Nicole SalesPat WittenbergKarla Janis

11/22 Kristen BarnardApollo FoardJanet SchutteBrett LandrumAlyssa Wedell

11/23 Drew PetersDenny DuszakKyle ClarkMarie MacKenzieCindy AnastJ.J. Swartwood

11/24 Bradley Martens11/25 Rylan Rathwell

Keith Eakins11/26 Kenneth Martin

Renee Smalley11/28 Judy Washburn

Isabelle BowgrenSam LaffertySuzie Lemen

11/29 Patrick RiceRichard CroweCarleigh DusekCheryl Campbell-Kelley

Best wishes to our members who will be celebrating birthdays in their 80’s in the month of November:

Brad Bradley, 11/2Stan Morrison, 11/3Marilyn Bradley, 11/4

Helen Lafferty, 11/8Jeanne Van Nest, 11/10

Ann Rowland, 11/14Linn Jager, 11/20

Marie MacKenzie, 11/23Sam Lafferty, 11/28

Congratulations to our members celebrating special anniversaries in

November:

51 years

Tom & Polly Aschom, 11/11

20 years

Scott & Sandy Lang, 11/14

10 years

Matt & Heather Pleus, 11/29

Extra special birthday wishes to Jamie Daniel, who will turn 91 on 11/16. Sp

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Church Staff Church Council

Steve Lillie ChairVice Chair

Betsy Sitch Recording SecretaryDan Edwards, Bob Van Nest, andNancy Weckler Annual Conference Lay MembersCarolyn Sprawka, Gary Dittmer Church & Society Co-ChairsNancy McQueeny Discipleship Council ChairJoAnn Cregier Finance Committee ChairBrad Bradley Marketing/Communications CommitteeJami Johnson Membership Connection ChairGeorge Graham Men’s Club PresidentSharon Anderson Missions Committee ChairRichard Sitch Scholarship Committee ChairJennifer Gondorchin Staff Parish Relations Chair

Stewardship Committee ChairRolland Lang TreasurerKeith Eakins Trustees ChairKathleen Dytrych Women’s Ministries RepresentativeJudy Burgess Worship Committee ChairBill Obalil Senior Pastor, without voteRob Hamilton Assoc. Pastor, without vote

Bill Obalil Senior PastorRob Hamilton Associate PastorScott Stevenson Director of Music MinistryMichael Popplewell Asst. Director of Music MinistryCarol Szabo Director of Christian EducationJodi Borger Asst. Director of Children’s EducationStaci Lockman Asst. Director of Youth EducationEric Reniva Director of Youth ActivitiesJami Johnson Director of Communications Debbie Sampiller Director of Administrative Ministries Lorie Montanye Secretary/ReceptionistKathy Kein Nursery Coordinator

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To make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ who serve the

community and the world.

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