MILESTONES Marriages & Births
Condolences
• Arabella Lee Horton was born to David and Danna Horton on October 16. • Ezra Matthew Williams was born to Tad and Amber Williams on October 12. Ezra joins his big siblings Owen, Sasha, Cora, Neal and Keith. • Isaiah William Visconti was born to Tony and Kristin Visconti on October 7. Isaiah joins his big brother, Pearson. Gary and Carol Knosp are Isaiah’s maternal grandparents. • Tobin Joshua Rane Maurer was born to Pastoral Resident Josh and Caitlin Maurer on September 30. Tobin joins his big sisters Natalie, Celia and Annabelle.
• On October 26, longtime College Church member Ruth Muzzy entered into the presence of Jesus. She died peacefully, after 97 years of a life lived for Jesus. She has been a member of College Church for just over 70 years, since May 1950. Her last words were: “If anything happens, I have the Lord in my heart, and I know where I’m going.” What a powerful example for us all. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15) Services are pending. • Pray for Claudia Gerwin and family as they grieve the loss of Claudia’s husband Lee, who passed away on October 25. Services are pending. • Pray for friends and family of one of our homebound congregants, Priscilla (Pat) Duhey, who passed away on October 13 in Wheaton. • Pray for friends and family of Alex ( Janet) Coats as they grieve the passing of Alex’s mother, Hannah Coats, who passed away on October 12 in Schaumburg.
LOOKING AHEAD Coming: Christmas Book Shopping Event! Watch your Church Family emails, our website and social media for details.
Pastor Moody's Christmas Sermon Series Discover Jesus This Christmas
November 1 & December 6
December 20: Luke 1:26-28 | What Mary Discovered December 24: Luke 2:8-21 | What the Shepherds Discovered
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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 December issue: November 7 | For the January issue: December 7 | For the February issue: January 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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