Congregational Ministry
Women's Ministry
The Women’s Ministry of West Lisbon Church exists for the purpose of: encouraging women through prayer, study, ministry and services; building relationships within the body of Christ; reaching out to our community in practical ways; and most importantly, turning each one to Jesus.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY LEADERS
President - Janet Long
Treasurer - Denise Cox
Secretary - Paige Swenson
Encouragement - Kim Britz
Condolence - Lois Whalen
Sewing - Lynn Andersen
College Care Packages - Janet Long
Altar Care, Library - Janine Johnson
Nursery Coordinator - Kelly Burks
Quilting Committee - Sue Larson
Military Packages - Gerry Black
Meal Ministry - Hannah Maxwell
Fellowship Hour - Janet Long, Melinda Seley
Women's Ministry holds their annual business meeting in November to elect officers and plan events hosted throughout the year. Some typical offerings are: all congregation potlucks, college care packages, military packages, meal ministry, church library offerings/updates, altar care, VBS, Women's Tea, Men's Breakfast and Car show, Sunday Fellowship Time Snacks, and Nursery/Toddler Care. If you are interested in any of these events/offerings take a look at the calendar to see what we have scheduled! Or contact Janet Long for more information on how you can be a blessing to Women's ministry: Janet Long (815) 922-5253.
Men's Ministry
Once a month we hold a men's breakfast on the third Saturday of the month. For more information, please check our calendar or contact Paul Zabel or Rich Mickelson
Men's service events are also offered throughout the year. Check our calendar or contact Pastor Andrew for more information.
Sunday School (Sept - May)
We offer Sunday School for all ages from September through May. Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM. Fellowship time is held immediately following Sunday School from about 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM when the worship service starts. Coffee and donuts are served weekly, along with milk and juice for the kids.
Adult Sunday School Teachers - Pastor Andrew Seley, Paul & Nancy Zabel, Pete & Becky Meyer, Joel & Tee Meyer
Children's Sunday School Coordinator, Lois Whalen
Assistant Coordinator, Megan Gunier
Children's Music Coordinator, Pat Johnson
Children's Sunday School Teachers: Deb Andersen, Mackensie Friestad, Megan & Tim Gunier
Worship Team
Coordinator: Deb Andersen
Our Worship Team leads worship songs each week during the worship service, and extra services during the holidays. The songs are sent to the members of the team each week. Practice is held weekly - days and times may vary depending on availability of the team. The team is made up of over a dozen volunteers. Some sing, some play instruments and some help with the audio/visual technology. Our goal is to lead the congregation to worship through singing, and to enhance the sermon.
Worship Team - Deb Andersen, Greg Burks, Rebecca Golden, Stephen Golden, Raylene Holman, Janine Johnson, Patsy Mathre, Hannah Maxwell, Joel Meyer, Tee Meyer, Rebecca Parini, Kristen Torkelson
AV Team - Tim Gunier, Stephen Golden, Joel Meyer, Micah Meyer, Lucas Meyer, Kevin Parini
SONShine Committee
Deb Andersen, Diane Johnson, Kelly Radde, Dwayne Mickelson, Emma Smith, Tee Meyer
The purpose of the SONshine committee is to reflect the light and love of the SON into the lives of our congregation and our community. Our Committee meets to prepare baskets of encouragement to members and friends of our congregation. Many of the baskets we make are for those in our congregation, but we also try to reach out to the community when we are aware of a need. We would love suggestions from anyone in the congregation that knows of someone who may need a bright spot in their day.
"Adopt a Family for Christmas" (We Care, Morris, IL)
Coordinator: Suzanne Holbrook
For many years now, our congregation has joined with We Care of Morris to provide assistance for families in the Grundy County area at Christmas time. Every year we are given the opportunity to show God's love in a tangible way by providing gifts and food to families in need.
Compassion International
We have continued to sponsor three children from Compassion International: Leila, Miguel and Oliana. We take a weekly offering during Sunday School and other fundraising events throughout the year. Periodic updates on the three children are given during the Sunday worship service.
Community Group
Paul and Nancy Zabel
A community group led by Paul Zabel is held through out the year twice a month on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. For more information, contact the church office.
Quilting Committee
Sue Larson
Meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Sue Larson's. The committee consists of ladies in our church and community that love to bring joy to others through their handiwork. Newcomers are welcome to join anytime and you do not need any prior knowledge of sewing or quilting; if you can tie a knot you're qualified to join! Contact Sue Larson if you're interested! (815) 736-6720