NEW MEMBERS (continued) Mike & Melissa Solis PLACES I’VE LIVED: Mike grew up at College Church. He and Melissa married in 2015 and lived in St. Louis while Mike attended seminary, and now they are back in Wheaton. Melissa grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, and met Mike while at Wheaton College. FAMILY: Mike’s father is Anthony Solis. His mother, Julie, passed away in 2018. His younger sister Danielle also lives in the area. 9 TO 5: Mike is part of College Church’s pastoral residency program and works with Pastor Josh Stringer in discipleship and the Front Door Ministry as well as with Eric Channing in pastoral care. He also co-leads a small group. Melissa works as a counselor at a treatment center for eating disorders. PASTTIMES: Mike enjoys board games, going on walks and baking bread. Melissa enjoys cross-stitching and connecting with friends. CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Melissa serves in the 20s ministry as a small group leader.
MILESTONES/LOOKING AHEAD Condolences • Please be in prayer for Olga Sauer and family as they grieve the loss of Olga’s mother who recently passed away. • Pray for Marilyn Kitchell, grieving the loss of her brother, Frank Miller, who died in Toronto, Canada. • Pray for Karen Olsen as she grieves the loss of her mother, Joyce Olsen, who passed away on May 7 in Wheaton. • Please be in prayer for Lisa (Howard) Kern, Lisa’s mother Marlene, and their extended family as they grieve the loss of Lisa’s father, Chuck Vittitow, who passed away on May 7, in Princeton, Illinois. Howard and Lisa Kern are on staff at College Church.
• Phil (Carla) Stough, Jim ( Joan) Stough and Bill (Ruth Stough) grieving the unexpected death of their sister Helen Stough Doughty at home in Plano, Texas, on May 22.
Births and Marriages • George Andrew was born to Gordon and Samantha Cepuran on May 24. George’s paternal grandparents are Carl and Marilyn Cepuran.
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 July issue: June 7 | For the August issue: July 7 | For the September issue: August 7
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332 E. Seminary, Wheaton, IL 60187 • Phone: (630) 668-0878 • www.college-church.org 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, junior high pastor | Tim Hollinger, technology director | Diane Jordan, director of visitation and care | Howard Kern, facilities director | 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 | Jacob Warren, 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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