February 15, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest

WE WELCOME THESE NEW MEMBERS WHO HAVE PROFESSED THEIR FAITHIN JESUS CHRIST AND THE CORE MISSION OF FIRST CHURCH ON JANUARY 24, 2010Chris and Laurence Hill have been called to First Church as they now havetwo children, Victoria age 3 and Jack, 18 months. They want their children to behave an introduction to the church with Chris' memories of the positive role the churchplayed in his youth. Both enjoy cooking and spending time with family.Jeff and Toni Kordell havefound a church home that iscomfortable for the whole family.Jeff is a life-long Presbyterian and wasan elder at his prior churchand a son, husband, father andveterinarian to manycompassionate pet owners.Toni is a former French teacher who loves everything French,currently involved heavily with family and their activities.The Kordells have two children, Abigail afreshman in high school and Caroline a 7th grader.Todd Puch trades at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange while valuinghis role as husband to Christine and father to Alexander age 5 andRobert age 2. Todd has attended First Church for three yearswith his wife who is a life-long member of First Pres.He is an avid cyclist, a naturalist and outdoorsman, an avid readerand he appreciates music especially Baroque Choral and jazz.Dave Shimp and Kris Lambert were marriedhere one year ago. Dave is a senior manager with experiencein consulting, chemical manufacturing, executive search andhuman resources who enjoys family, kids and counselinghis co-workers. Kris is a home maker and mom who enjoysBible study, family and volunteering. She feels they have beencalled by God to become members and active in this church.Martha Victor strives to make a differenceby being a positive role model to others.She enjoys health and fitness, volunteeringand teaching. She felt an instant connection anda strong call to First Church. Martha has a son,Wood, a junior at Lake Forest High School.Michael and Shawn Ward have felt the call to membershipin their belief in Jesus Christ and search for a church homefor their family which offers a place to worship, friends to providefellowship and the opportunity to give to their community.They have two children, Hayley who is a fifth graderand Carson who is in second grade.MAKING SPACE TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR DAILY LIVES.D A T E C L E R G Y L A YS P I R I T U A LP R A C T I C E B R E A K F A S TFebruary 17 Rev. Amy Pagliarella Liz Gescheidle Hospitality Rita FossellFebruary 24 Rev. Christine Chakoian Jim Richter Prayer Diane QuinnMarch 3 Rev. Erik Dailey Joe Burger Discernment Mary FarwellMarch 10 Rev. Kent Kinney Laura Carothers Compassion Carolyn KinneyMarch 17 Dir. Kristie Finley Anneliese Crawford Sabbath Keeping Carol BubalaMarch 24 Rev. Corey Nelson David McKee Worship Mia Spooner