MINISTRY NEWS

Dixon has called Michael Cole as part-time interim pastor, beginning March 1. Michael is well known in that part of the district, having done pulpit supply at Dixon, Franklin Grove, and elsewhere in the past, as well as sharing his gifts in music. He also serves part-time on the pastoral staff at The Worship Center in Dixon. Welcome, Michael!

Congregational vacancies: Chicago First and Girard have new pastoral vacancies and are exploring next steps, currently using lay leadership and pulpit supply, with Terry Link (Springfield) assisting in providing leadership at Girard.

Cherry Grove is also using regular pulpit supply. Steve Needham, formerly at the Decatur congregation, is currently serving the La Place congregation with preaching and worship leadership as they discern next steps.