Tuesday, September 01, 2009

LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETS AT CERRO GORDO

The Illinois-Wisconsin District Leadership Team met on August 15th at the Cerro Gordo Church of the Brethren. Members present were Chairman Wilbur Bowman, Fletcher Farrar, Bob Champlin, Bill Pocklington, Vernon Dean, Jim Lehman, and Anna Lee Hisey Pierson. Ex-officio members present were Orlando Redekopp, Evelyn Bowman, Kevin Kessler, Ed Garrison, Christine Hoecker and guest Lynda DeVore of New Church Development Team.

The team was hosted by Pastor, Russell Betz who provided devotions. Nancy Born related some church history and told of current activities going on with the Cerro Gordo congregation. The people of the church provided breakfast, snacks and a wonderful lunch. The team was pleasantly surprised with a special treat of fresh peaches and home-made ice cream.

It is one of the goals of the Leadership Team to visit as many churches in the District as they can. We are YOUR team. Help us Help you.