I was born on the south side of Chicago and have been married to my high school sweetheart Brenda for 43 years now. We have four children and ten grandchildren who are such a blessing and joy to be with.

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I was brought up in the Christian faith and attended Christian schools. When I was 18 years old, I was working full-time and trying to fit in when a supervisor said to me, "You sure don't act like somebody that went to Illiana Christian School." He was exactly right—my actions and speech were not Christ-like. That's something I have never forgotten. God got my attention and shook me, and I'm thankful He did and rescued me.

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This church is my home and the people here are my family. God has blessed me to be part of this church and to serve Christ's church here as an Elder. I have a great passion to continue to learn and grow in the faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and to share that Good News to all.

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I recently retired after being in the garbage business for 46 years. We have been traveling a lot since my kids live all over the place, spending quality time with my grandchildren, fishing, woodworking, and most importantly having the opportunity to serve Christ and His church in ways I wasn't able to do when I was working full time.