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New Members

Cameron & Lauren Price

PLACES LIVED: Cameron born and raised in Naperville. Lauren was born in Minnesota, grew up in Wisconsin and settled in Illinois. They live in Naperville now.

FAMILY: They were married last year, and just welcomed their first born on May 1 – Arthur Isaac Price! Cameron is the second oldest of four siblings.

9 TO 5: Cameron is a technology consultant and has enjoyed working from home the last year. Lauren used to work as a long-term nanny, but now is home and enjoying baby Isaac.

PASTTIMES: Cameron likes reading, coffee, chess, Andy’s frozen custard and biking – all of which now pales compared to time with baby Arthur! (He also made a Spotify playlist of all 600+ hymns in the Baptist hymnal)

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Small group, Women’s Bible Study, Mom2Mom

Jimmy Ramsden

PLACES LIVED: Grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and Milwaukee, and then Naperville and southern California.

FAMILY: Jimmy has three children.

9 TO 5: He is a special educator at the elementary level.

PASTTIMES: Enjoys reading, gardening, walks and growing in his faith.

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Small groups, Front Door Ministry and Kids’ Harbor

Scott & Evie Sommerville

PLACES LIVED: Scott is from Wheaton

FAMILY: They have been married more than 11 years and have four children. Scott’s parents, Dan and Sharen Sommerville, are also members.

9 TO 5: Scott is in the commercial real estate business. Evie is a homemaker and currently a homeschool teacher.

PASTTIMES: Besides time with family, playing and listening to music, Scott enjoys traveling, working out with friends as well as hiking, fishing, cross country skiing and boating.

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Scott has played cello in our worship services. The Sommervilles have been in a small group. Evie has served in the nursery and attends Women’s Bible Study and Mom2Mom.

Derek Wang

PLACES LIVED: Derek was born in China and lived there for the first seven years of his life.

9 TO 5: He works full time for Target Corporation.

PASTTIMES: He enjoys time with friends, watching Netflix and rock-climbing

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Small group

Lizzy Swoboda

PLACES LIVED: Lizzy great up in the Wheaton area and at College Church. She is a college student at Grove City College in Pennsylvania.

FAMILY: She is the daughter of College Church members Scott and Laura Swoboda and has an older sister and a younger brother and sister.

9 TO 5: Lizzy is studying history and social studies secondary education at Grove City.

PASTTIMES: She plays soccer at school and enjoys time with other people when not busy with classes and schoolwork.

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: Youth groups and serving with STARS.

Mike & Lauren Walsh

PLACES LIVED: Mike grew up in Wheaton at College Church

FAMILY: Mike’s parents are College Church members Hal and Anna Walsh. His brother-in-law and sister, Trey and Mary Martin are also members.

9 TO 5: Mike is a software engineer. Lauren teaches Kindergarten at Washington Elementary School.

PASTTIMES: Mike enjoys home projects and remodeling of any kind, fishing and board and card games. Lauren enjoys working on their home, finding a good deal while shopping and spending time with family.

CHURCH INVOLVEMENT: 20s ministry, HYACKs small group leaders

Pamela Whittles

PLACES LIVED: Pam grew up in Naperville. Lived in New Jersey for a time and then moved back to Naperville.

FAMILY: Pam is a widow and has three adult children. She attends College Church and brings her grandson to Bible School and boys choir.

9 TO 5: Pam is director of music at Wesley UMC in Naperville. She is retired from teaching music and as a principal in Downers Grove.

PASTTIMES: She enjoys working out, cooking, gardening, reading and travel.

Zach Strobeck

PLACES LIVED: Zach grew up in the Wheaton area and at College Church

FAMILY: Zach’s mom, Jean, and grandparents, Chuck and Janet Strobeck, attended College Church for many years.

9 TO 5: Although disabled, Zach enjoys time reading God’s Word and using his communication skills to encourage the body of Christ.

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