MILESTONES Marriages & Births
Condolences
• Blake Daniel Channing was born to Eric and Sara Channing January 27. Blake joins siblings Will, Claire, Malcolm, Louis and Tyler. • Gwendolyn Jean VanSomeren was born to James and Eva VanSomeren on January 24. Paternal grandparents are Terry and Vonnie VanSomeren. • Emily Jean Kissinger was born to Justin and Christy Kissinger. Maternal grandparents to this baby girl (after six grandsons) are Paul and Lynette Trautwein. • Jesse Lin was born to James Lin and Sarah Hong Lin in New Rochelle, New York, on December 29. First time maternal grandparents are Hawoong and Sojung Hong. • Boaz In-Su Bair was born to Daniel and Faith Bair on December 22. Boaz joins his siblings Arielle, Titus and Carissa.
• Pray for students Drew Hansen and Karsten Hansen as well as Phil ( Jessica) Smith and Marilyn Smith as they grieve the sudden loss of Drew and Karsen’s mother, Phil’s sister and Marilyn’s daughter, Linda (Bruce) Hansen. • Please be in prayer for Judy (Victor) Covarrubias and family as they grieve the loss of Judy’s mother, Joyce Brown, who passed away recently in Batavia. • Pray for Sue (Rich) Olson and family as they grieve the loss of Sue’s mother, Joy Sandlund, who passed away on January 16. • Pray for Marion Waldschmidt and family as they grieve the loss of Marion’s husband, Ron, who passed away on January 14 in Wheaton.
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332 E. Seminary, Wheaton, IL 60187 • Phone: (630) 668-0878 • www.college-church.org Connections is a monthly newsletter published for and about the people of College Church. Send news items and suggestions to: connections@college-church.org.
Take advantage of events—some one-time, some ongoing—that are taking place around town this month. Also, keep Connections in mind to promote a community event to the College Church family. Send event information by the following dates to connections@college-church.org. For the March issue: February 9 | For the April issue: March 9 | For the May issue: April 9 Our Pastors, Directors and Residents: Eric Channing, pastor of congregational care and family ministries | Cheryce Berg, director of children’s ministries | Julie Clemens, director of disability ministries | Erik Dewar, pastor of worship and music | Zach Fallon, senior high pastor | Dan Hiben, middle school pastor | Tim Hollinger, technology director | Diane Jordan, director of visitation and care | Howard Kern, facilities director | Josh Maurer, pastorial resident | Curt Miller, missions pastor | Josh Moody, senior pastor | Ben Panner, college pastor | Mindy Rynbrandt, director of women’s ministries | John Seward, executive pastor | Nancy Singer, director of administration and finance | Mike Solis, pastoral resident | Josh Stringer, pastor of discipleship | Wil Triggs, director of communications | Michael Walker, pastoral resident Our Council of Elders: David Bea | Howard Costley | Dave Gieser, vice chair | Randy Jahns| Heinrich Johnsen | Dan Lindquist | Josh Moody, senior pastor | Phil Nussbaum | Tom Nussbaum | Jeremy Taylor | Mark Taylor, chair | Tad Williams | Rob Wolgemuth, secretary
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