American Lutheran Church, Gibson City, Illinois “Committed to Love and to Serve”

December 2018 Newsletter

From the Pastor

The Christmas Season is meant to be a time of great joy and peace! However, stress or depression may set in and keep you from enjoying the holidays. Here are a few helpful tips from the Mayo Clinic website to help minimize holiday stress:

1. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you cannot be with loved ones, realize it is normal to feel sadness and grief. Take time to cry or express your feelings. You cannot force yourself to be happy. 2. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, then find community, religious or other social events that offer support and companionship. Volunteering your time to help others is also a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships. 3. Be realistic. The holidays will not be perfect. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. 4. Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they do not live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they are feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too. 5. Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Try these alternatives: donate to a charity in someone's name; give homemade gifts; or start a family gift exchange. 6. Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. That will help prevent last-minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. And make sure to line up help for party prep and cleanup. 7. Learn to say “no.” Friends and colleagues will understand if you cannot participate in every project or activity. If it is not possible to say “no” when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time. 8. Do not abandon healthy habits by letting the holidays become a free-for-all. Eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water so that you do not go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks. Get plenty of sleep. Exercise daily. 9. Take a breather. Make some time for yourself. Take a 15 minute break – without distractions – to do something relaxing like reading the Bible or a devotional booklet; taking a walk at night and stargazing; listening to soothing music; getting a massage; or writing in your journal. 10. Seek professional help if you need it. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling continually sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable, hopeless, or unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a week or more, talk to your doctor. With God’s help may you have a peaceful and joyful Christmas Season! Pastor Jim Davis

People in our Prayers

Dick Anstrom, father of Rich Anstrom is a resident of Gibson Hospital Annex. Michael Balda, a friend of Larry Richoz is battling multiple bloodclots. Jerry Biggart, nephew of Bette Mohart continues to recover from a motorcycle accident and several subsequent surgeries. Carrie Breum, grand-daughter of Frank & Margaret Stocker is teaching in Asia. Isaac Brucker is serving in the U.S. Army Airborne Unit at Fort Bragg, N.C. Lisa Buhs, daughter-in-law of Judy Buhs is battling MS. Emma Couillard, mother of Jeanette Bartells has health concerns. Heather Eisenhardt, grand-daughter of Bette Mohart is serving in the U.S. Navy and is deployed to Bahrain. Bonnie Dewey, sister of Lois Rhodes is recovering from a knee replacement. Gabe Fairchild is battling cancer and kidney failure. Jeff Finis, cousin of Kevin Buhs is fighting cancer. Judy Friedlein, a long-time friend of Pastor Jim is battling cancer. Gayle Glascock is recovering from hip replacement surgery. Chuck Hay is healing from the removal of half of the screws and plates in his leg. He received a new knee on September 10th at Carle, and is recovering at home. Nancy Hay is caregiver for Chuck and her father, Lou Wahls. Paul Hellyer, nephew of Kim Brucker is battling addiction. Denise Horton, a close friend of Molly Schroader is fighting cancer. Terry Hutchcraft is battling kidney disease. Dale Jones is a resident of Heritage Healthcare with dementia. Darlene Kane is recovering from rotator cuff repair surgery. Gary Keim is gaining strength through physical therapy. Ada Kennedy is a resident of Gibson Area Hospital Annex. Nancy List is a resident of the Gibson Area Hospital Annex. Gary McCullough is beginning chemo treatments for colon cancer. Alex Nettleton is recovering from a serious auto accident with 4 broken vertebrae and a shattered elbow. Kade Nichols is a 12-year-old nephew of Evelyn Andris recovering from brain surgery. Pastor Dennis Norton of First Baptist Church is fighting a rare lung disease. He is raising 4 young children with his wife, Linda. Darrell Nunamaker is home and recovering from a procedure to install a defibrillator. Marilyn Quinn, sister-in-law of Judy Glascock is battling cancer. Jeff Randecker, brother of Kim Brucker suffers from depression. Pastor Jim Reents is hospitalized in Advocate BroMenn Hospital to receive a pacemaker, and his wife, Karyl, is hospitalized for dehydration. Ryan Reid, grandson of Frank & Margaret Stocker, is serving in the U.S. Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Betty Rice, sister of Evelyn Andris, is undergoing physical therapy to recover from a broken leg and removal of part of her foot. Mary Timm has health concerns. Lou Wahls, father of Nancy Hay is a resident of Prairieview Lutheran Home, Danforth. Carrie Wieburg, daughter of Darrell & Sharon Nunamaker is having surgery on both eyes on December 3rd.

Happy Birthday – December

Alayna Miller 2 Aaron Nettleton 17 Emmylou Kraft 23 Lois Vetter 6 Ross Parker 17 Deb Cowgill 25 Victoria Lasater 11 Gerald Tompkins 18 LeEtta Bane 26 Londyn Roderick 11 Kyle Bielfeldt 20 Michelle Celeschi 26 Amy Higgins 12 Kyle Buhs 20 Joyce Hutchcraft 26 Jim Lewis 13 Jacob Celeschi 20 Gary Reitz 26 Mary Tompkins 17 Judy Buhs 21 Becki Reinhart 30

Happy Anniversary – December

Gerald & Mary Tompkins 2 Dave & Lisa Gregerson 18 Ron & Willy Stevenson 7 Michael & Rita Peters 27 Brad & Kelly Tompkins 17 Let’s pray for – and remember – those who are serving our country:

Heather Eisenhardt PVT Brucker, Isaac Ryan Christopher Reid. Is deployed 3531 9th Infantry St 571 PSC 78 Box 1379 to Bahrain Fort Bragg, NC 28310 APO AP 96326-0014 Friends of Alex Nettleton have opened a “Go Fund Me Page” to raise funds to help with traveling to doctor appointments, medical supplies, and bills. Due to an automobile accident, Alex is going to require a series of surgeries to restore her shattered elbow. If you would like to contribute, please find her link on the go fund me page at: https://www.gofundme.com/alexandria-nettleton . Due to other injuries, Alex requires 24-hour care that is being provided mainly by her family, so meals are also appreciated! Please note that her mother, April, is allergic to poultry. Thank you for your support and prayers!

Be sure to fill out an Attendance Card for every worship service and place it in the offering plate! This will help us keep accurate attendance records for synod reporting and contributions. It is also an opportunity to share notes or prayer requests with Pastor, and to update your contact information. Please note – we are starting coat season! Pay special attention when you pick up a coat before leaving to ensure that it really is yours. Moments of Grace airs on WGCY Radio – 106.3 FM – every Sunday morning from 7:30-7:45 am. Listen to Pastor Jim give a message on the Bible text for the week.

Worship Assistants – December

Head Usher – Kevin Buhs / Assistant Usher – Mike Bleich and Gary Lutterbie Altar Guild – Tina Anstrom and Lori Buhs

Dec 2nd – First Sunday of Advent Dec 9th – Second Sunday of Advent

Coffee and Refreshments – Acolyte – Willy Stevenson Greeters – Evelyn Andris and Joint Phyllis Fuoss Servants United Parish Asst. Minister – Cynthia Davis Worship Service Reader – Jan Gill 10:30 am Trinity Lutheran Comm. Assts. – Sharon Stroh Chenoa, Illinois Offering Counters – Ron & Evelyn Andris Pastor Ed’s Retirement Sound Tech – Ron Andris Dec 16th – Third Sunday of Advent Dec 23rd – Fourth Sunday of Advent

Coffee and Refreshments – Coffee and Refreshments – Acolyte – Kim Brucker Acolyte – Willy Stevenson Greeter – Kevin & Julie DeFries Greeters – Brad & Kelly Tompkins Asst. Minister – Ryan Tompkins Asst. Minister – Jewel Lewis Reader – Misti Tompkins Reader – Willy Stevenson Comm. Assts. – Kevin & Julie DeFries Comm. Assts. – Brad & Kelly Tompkins Offering Counter – April Nettleton Offering Counters – Darrell & Sharon Sound Tech – Tom Brucker Nunamaker Sound Tech – Ron Andris Dec 24th – Christmas Eve – 3:00 pm December 30th

Acolyte – Willy Stevenson Coffee and Refreshments – Greeter – Mike & Rona Eyer Acolyte – Kim Brucker Ron & Carol Bielfeldt Greeters – Mike & Rita Peters Asst. Minister – Margaret Stocker Asst. Minister – Willy Stevenson Reader – Rona Eyer Reader – Janae Tompkins Comm. Assts. – Mike Eyer and Comm. Assts. – Lori Buhs and Rodney Schrack Cynthia Davis Offering Counter – Offering Counters – Kevin & Lori Buhs Sound Tech – Ron Andris Sound Tech – Tom Brucker

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped put our float together for the Gibson City Lighted Parade! Thank you also to the 8 brave souls from American, Gibson City & St. Johns, Anchor, who walked around and sang Christmas carols

to everyone before the parade! Make a joyful noise – God is good!!!

LWR Newsletter Article December 2018: World Missions Quilts, school kit and personal care kit materials

have been collected, assembled and send on their way to the Minneapolis warehouse to be distributed around

the globe wherever there is a need. Our group contributed one hundred fifty quilts, 133 school kits, 68 personal

care kits and 18 pounds of soap. We are the collection point for nine surrounding congregations and the

numbers were amazing: 916 quilts, 14 baby layettes, 456 school kits, 357 personal care kits, 247 pounds of

soap, 9 fabric kits all packed into 283 boxes were sent on Ingathering day Saturday, October 27th. The

congregations also donated $1,824 to help with the cost of shipping. We recently received 2017 reports for our

central Synod district and the figures were even more amazing! Three semi trucks were loaded with 3,612

boxes containing 10,683 quilts, 5,875 personal care kits, 6,523 school kits, 1,316 baby care kits, 328 fabric kits,

2,224 pounds of soap, and 124 tied fleece blankets. In addition, $18,000 was collected for shipping. We are

truly grateful for those who have participated in this mission in any way---contributing fabric, blankets, mattress

pads, notions and sheets for the quilts; bringing in items for the kits; sewers and finishers who met on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month and those who sewed at home; the packers who put together the kits and sealed the

boxes; those who helped load on Ingathering Saturday; and those who contributed funds and prayers for this

worthwhile cause. God created us in His image as givers and missions such as LWR allows us all to be true

examples of stewardship. Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. .—Luke 16:10a.

Our Annual Cookie Walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st from 8:00 am to noon in Parish Hall. Anyone who likes to bake may bring cookies for the Cookie Walk. We will NOT be selling gently used Christmas items this year. Leftovers will be available for sale on Sunday, Dec 2nd. If you have questions, please contact Jan Gill (217-249-4963) or Willy Stevenson (309-830-4280). The Foundations of Faith Youth Classes (formerly called Sunday School) will be meeting on the following dates! Grades K thru 6 are invited to join us from 9:15 – 10:15 on the following Sundays: December 2 and 16; January 13 and 27; February 10 and 24; March 10 and 24; April 7 and 28; and May 12. The classes will be participating in fun learning opportunities. We encourage you to bring your children or grandchildren to check it out! It is the best way to have them continue on their faith journey and hear about how much God loves them! Please contact Pastor Jim, Julie DeFries or Jim Spangler if you have any questions.

The Handel’s Messiah Community Concert will be held on Sunday, December 2nd, at 3:00 pm in the Gibson City Bible Church. This program has not been presented every year since 1944, but Gibson and area communities have kept the tradition alive and going strong 75 years from that very first important beginning. The Director is Mr. Geoffrey Williams of Champaign. Wednesday Evening Advent Services are scheduled as follows:

Bread & Soup Supper – 6:00 pm; Worship – 7:00 pm.

Dec. 5: Pastor Chrissy – Community, Cornell / Pastor Ed – St. John’s, Anchor. Dec. 12: Pastor Ed – Trinity, Chenoa / Pastor Jim – American, Gibson. Dec. 19: Pastor Chrissy – St. Peter’s, Dwight / Pastor Jim – St. John’s, Sibley.

------------------------------------------cut on the dotted line--------------------------------------------- Christmas Poinsettias – You are invited to purchase poinsettias for our Christmas Eve Worship Service. You may order them from Ropp’s Flower Factory for $12.99, and they will deliver them to the church for you. You may also bring your own poinsettias to the church by Friday, December 21st. Please fill out the form below and either place it in the offering plate or on Gerry’s office door by 5:00 pm on Monday, December 10th, so it can be included in the bulletin. Please circle one: In Honor of In Memory of _____________________________________ Given by ________________________________________

The Christmas tree in Parish Hall is designated as the “Mitten Tree”. Each year it holds donations of mittens, gloves, caps, and mufflers for both children and adults. They are sorely needed and appreciated during our cold Illinois winters. As you are shopping or if you have gently used items that are no longer needed, please help us fill the tree. We will be collecting until December 9th. All items are given to the needy in our area. Thank you for your generosity! You are invited! St. John’s WELCA will be holding their Annual Christmas Potluck on Wednesday, December 12th. The Ladies will begin with a Bible Study at 10:00 am led by Pastor Jim. At noon we will join together with our community and friends for a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to pass if possible.

Christmas Eve Worship Services are being held as follows:

American, Gibson City (Candlelight) – 3:00 pm / Community, Cornell – 3:30 pm St. Peter’s, Dwight (Family Service) – 5:30 pm / St. John’s, Sibley (Candlelight) – 6:30 pm

Trinity, Chenoa – 6:30 pm / St. John’s, Anchor (Children’s Service) – 7:00 pm St. John’s, Anchor (Candlelight) – 9:00 pm

Choose a time and bring your family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the birth of our Savior, and rejoice in his promise to return!

Our Community Christmas Day Dinner is rapidly approaching! Serving will begin at noon, and the menu includes turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables, desserts and beverages. A free-will offering will be received. No tickets are necessary, however, we ask that reservations be made by Friday, December 21st. Please leave your name, the number in your party, and your phone number on the church voice mail (217-784-4841). We need lots of elves to get the job done: chefs, bakers, servers, decorators, and cleaner uppers. The list of foods and services needed are posted in Parish Hall. Please sign up, and contact Tom Brucker at (217) 249-0663 with any questions. Reports for our Annual Congregational Meeting are due to Gerry by noon on Wednesday, January 2nd. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 10, 2019, after our worship service. All folks are invited to meet for Coffee and Conversation on the third Tuesday morning of every month, from 9:00 – 10:00 am in Parish Hall. The speaker and location for December 18th is still being verified, so stay tuned! Bring your friends and neighbors – there is a different guest speaker every month!

We currently have four students (Halie Heinz, Lindsey Heinz, Altin Nettleton, and Reagan Tompkins) who are participating in a Confirmation Class of twelve students from Chenoa (Trinity Lutheran), Colfax (Immanuel Lutheran), Fairbury (Trinity Lutheran), and ourselves. The joint classes will be led by Pastors Jim Davis, Tom Krieger and Chrissy Salser in 2019 and meet from 4:00-6:00 on the following Sunday afternoons:

Jan 13 – Gibson City – Am I supposed to believe Mary was a virgin? Why did Jesus get baptized? Jan 27 – Gibson City – Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Did Jesus know he was God? Feb 10 – Gibson City – Why does God let bad things happen? Is it ok to be angry with God? Feb 24 – Gibson City – If Jesus was God then why did he have to die?

There has been a change – American’s web page has been transferred to Servants

United’s Web site. The web address is listed below. It seems to be working well but please let the Gerry know if you have problems.

http://www.servantsunitedparish.org/AmericanGibsonCity/Welcome.html

December 2018 1 Saturday Cookie Walk – Parish Hall – 8:00 am – noon

2 Sunday** Foundation of Faith Classes – 9:15 am Worship – 10:30 am – First Sunday of Advent Servants United Council Meeting – Chenoa – 2:00 pm

5 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – Country Kettle, Gibson City – 8:30 am Advent Services – St. John’s, Anchor & Community, Cornell – Soup – 6:00 pm – Worship – 7:00 pm

6 Thursday Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1:00 pm

7 Friday Food Pantry Set Up – 6:30 pm

8 Saturday Food Pantry Distribution – 8:30 am Combined Servants United Choir Practice – Trinity, Chenoa – 6:00-7:00 pm

9 Sunday** Combined Servants United Choir Practice – 9:30 am / Combined Worship Service – Pastor Ed’s Retirement – Trinity, Chenoa – 10:30 am. Ponderosa 4-H Club – Parish Hall – 3:00 pm

10 Monday Little Achievers Academy Christmas Program – 4-year-olds – 7:00 pm

11 Tuesday Bible Study – Villas of Holly Brook – “The Bible” Movie – 2:30 pm

Little Achievers Academy Christmas Program – 3-year-olds – 7:00 pm

12 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – Country Kettle, Gibson City – 8:30 am Quilting – Parish Hall – 9:00 am St John’s Sibley WELCA Bible Study – 10:00 am – Leader – Pastor Jim St. John’s Sibley WELCA Annual Community Christmas Potluck – Noon Advent Services – American, Gibson City & Trinity, Chenoa – Soup – 6:00 pm – Worship – 7:00 pm

13 Thursday NE Conference Pastors Meeting – St. Paul’s, Roberts – 8 am – 3 pm

16 Sunday** Foundation of Faith Classes – 9:15 am Worship – Third Sunday of Advent – 10:30 am

17 Monday Newsletter Deadline – Noon / Cub Scouts – Parish Hall – 6:30 pm Christmas Caroling – Community, Cornell – 6:00 pm

18 Tuesday Coffee and Conversation – Location to be determined – 9:00 – 10:00 am

19 Wednesday Pastors Prayer Meeting – Country Kettle, Gibson City – 8:30 am Worship w/ Communion at Heritage – 2:00 pm Advent Services – St. John’s, Sibley & St. Peter’s, Dwight – Soup – 6:00 pm – Worship – 7:00 pm

20 Thursday Little Achievers Christmas Party – Parish Hall – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Prayer Team – Comfort Room – 1:00 pm

21 Friday Little Achievers Christmas Party – Parish Hall – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Little Achievers on Holiday Break until January 7, 2018

23 Sunday** Fourth Sunday of Advent – Worship – 10:30 am

24 Monday Christmas Eve Worship: American, Gibson (Candlelight) – 3:00 pm / Community, Cornell – 3:30 pm / St. Peter’s, Dwight (Family w/Cantata) – 5:30 pm / St. John’s, Sibley (Candlelight) – 6:30 pm / Trinity, Chenoa – 6:30 pm / St. John’s, Anchor (Children) – 7:00 pm / St. John’s, Anchor (Candlelight) – 9:00 pm.

25 Tuesday Christmas Day – Community Dinners – Noon – American, Gibson; & St. Peter’s, Dwight – deliver food at noon, eat around 12:45 pm.

30 Sunday** Worship – 10:30 am

3 Monday New Year’s Eve ** Each Sunday, tune in to WGCY Radio, 106.3 FM for “Sing for Joy” from St. Olaf College (MN) from 7:00 – 7:30 am, sponsored by St. John’s, Anchor; and “Moments of Grace” featuring Pastor Jim from 7:30 – 7:45 am, sponsored by American, Gibson City.

American Evangelical Lutheran Church – Gibson City, Illinois

Church Council Minutes – October 17, 2018

Members Present: Ryan Tompkins, Barbara Bielfeldt, Darcy Thompson, Lori Buhs, Gary

Lutterbie, Pastor Jim Davis

Excused: Mike Eyer, Jim Spangler, Curt Miller

Call to order: President Ryan Tompkins called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

Devotions: Pastor Davis gave devotions and led the council in prayer.

Reports:

Secretary: The 09/19/2018 Council minutes were available for council members’ approval.

Treasurer: Darcy reported a 10/17/2018 checkbook balance of $93.11. The 09/30/2018 detail

Financial Report is posted on the bulletin board on the west wall of the Parish Hall.

Financial Secretary: Nothing new to report at this time.

Littlie Achievers Academy Liaison: Lori Buhs reported LLA is getting ready for their annual

bazaar on 11/3/2018. They requested the bazaar information be placed on the church marquee

and in bulletins. Pastor will ask Curt Miller to update the church marquee. They would like to

use the speaker system in the Parish Hall during the bazaar. Church members are welcomed to

help participate in the bake sale portion of the bazaar. Baked goods can be dropped off on

Friday or Saturday morning. They will need a sound tech for their Christmas programs. Lori

will talk to sound techs Tom Brucker and Ron Andris.

Deacon: No report

Parish Education: No report

Trustee: Gary Lutterbie reported the clock in the kitchen has been repaired. A leaking window

in the Parish Hall has been recaulked. LED lights were completed in the Parish Hall and the

Little Achievers room on 10/8/2018 by Gary, Mike Peters and Rodney Schrack.

Vice President: No report

President: Nothing new to report at this time.

Team Reports:

Christian Fellowship: American Lutheran will host the six Servants United churches on

Sunday, 10/21/2018. An October Fest meal with authentic German food will be served after the

service. Cynthia Davis and Tom Brucker will be preparing the food.

Community Resource: Our church will be working the December 8 and 9th Food Pantry with

the Methodist Church.

Prayer Team: The Prayer Team meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s of the month.

Stewardship: Nothing new to report at this time.

Pastor’s Report: Resurrection Lutheran Church in Bloomington is closing and are donating

Bibles to our church.

Pastor will take the last of his 2018 vacation the week after Thanksgiving, 11/23 thru 11/29 and

Friday 12/7/2018 and Friday 12/14/2018. He will find a replacement for Sunday, 11/25/2018.

Because Pastor will be on vacation in January, 2019, the annual meeting will be 2/10/2019.

A discussion was held on having a float in the Gibson Lighted Christmas Parade. The theme is

An Old Fashion Christmas. Sibley St John’s has offered to help. Anchor St John’s will be

asked if they would like to participate.

Advent Services will have the following Wednesday schedule. Bread and soup supper will be

served at 6:00 PM and Worship Service at 7:00 PM

12/05/2018 – Anchor St. John’s and Cornell Community

12/12/2018 – Chenoa Trinity and Sibley St. John’s

12/19/2018 – Dwight St. Peter and Gibson City American Lutheran

American Lutheran Christmas Eve service will be at 3:00 PM.

The Christmas tree will be put up before 12/2.

A Servants United joint service will be held at Chenoa Trinity on 12/9/2018 to say farewell to

Pastor Hudelson.

Approval of Reports: Gary Lutterbie moved to approve all reports as read. Lori Buhs

seconded and motion passed by voice vote.

Servants United Parish: No report

Old Business: A discussion was held on janitor Dan McClain. It was decided to terminate his

employment.

New Business: Darcy Thompson requested a volunteer to take over the Angel Tree. This will

be placed in the bulletin. Carpet will be cleaned on Friday, 10/26/2018.

Next Meeting: Ryan requested the next meeting be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at

6:30 PM. Council members approved this change.

Adjourn: Gary Lutterbie moved to adjourn. Darcy Thompson seconded and motion passed by

voice vote at 7:53 PM.

The meeting was closed by reciting the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara Bielfeldt, Secretary

THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY CHURCH COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY,

NOVEMBER 14, 2018.

American Lutheran Church

905 East First Street Gibson City, IL 60936 217-784-4841 americanluthgc@sbcglobal.net www.americanlutherangc.com

Office Hours: Gerry – Tue, Wed & Thurs – 9 am – noon

Pastor Jim – Wed – 9 am – noon / Other times by appointment (Pastor’s day off is Monday)

Parsonage: (217) 784-5444 / Cell (309) 826-4968

December 2018 Newsletter

Pastor – Jim Davis Parish Secretary – Gerry Gallagher

President – Ryan Tompkins Vice President – Mike Eyer Secretary – Barb Bielfeldt

Treasurer – Darcy Thompson Financial Secretary – Lori Buhs

Deacon – Curt Miller Parish Education – Jim Spangler

Trustee & Council Representative – Gary Lutterbie Trustees – Mike Peters and Rodney Schrack