Document 6588838

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2015
Nomination
Form for
Deacons & Elders
e have listed those members
who currently serve in these roles; you may
wish to ask them about the service and work
they have volunteered to undertake.
Self-nominations are encouraged.
The ACNC will consider all nominations and
propose a slate of candidates for congregational vote.
Additional forms are available at all
name tag tables and in the church office.
Completed forms may be left in the church
office, in the offertory plate or in the ACNC
mailbox in the church office workroom.
Please feel free to contact any member
of the ACNC.
We sincerely thank you in advance
for your help and participation.
Elders
Deacons
Class of 2015
Class of 2015
Sally Burns
Bevan Duncan
Jan Gibson
Lynnette Hinch
Jeff Howard
Jim Kellock
Jerry Ligon
Mike Borkowski
Liz Bradner
John Gescheidle
Tom John
Kathy Moeller
Kemper Ryan
Sue Sanborn
Frances Swaine
2015 Youth Elders
Kristen Clair
Jack Traynor
2015 Youth Deacons
Class of 2016
Class of 2016
Kitty Lansing
Fred Montgomery
Fred Block
Pat Ensing
Jody Hillger
Members of the ACNC
Ted Notz (847) 830-6689
eunotzjr@comcast.net
Bill Ensing (847) 234-4851
bill@ihidem.com
Liz Gescheidle (847) 234-5124
lizlf@sbcglobal.net
Marcy Kerr (847) 295-8316
m.kerr@comcast.net
Bernie Layton (847) 615-8819
b.layton@stantonchase.com
Jim Seymour (847) 735-1366
jseymour@euclidexec.com
Laurie Valassis (847) 234-5326
lvalassis@aol.com
Mary Watanabe (847) 816-3520
marytammeuswatanabe@gmail.com
Martha Zeeman (847) 234-0082
martha@zeemanfamily.com
Vicki Murphy
John Norkus
David Templin
Tracy Tolmie
Dewey Winebrenner
God saved us and called us
with a holy calling
not according to our works
but according to his own
purpose and grace.
2 Timothy 1: 9
The All-Church
Nominating Committee
(ACNC )
has begun the process of
gathering names of servant
leaders for our church:
Ryan Murray
Selene Serkland
Elder
Deacon
Jill Moot
Jim Perrin
Beverly Raudabaugh
Patti Tucker
Martha Zeeman
Class of 2017
Class of 2017
Allen Davies
Laura Johnson
Geoff Murray
Ted Notz
Bob Price
Todd Puch
Mary Watanabe
Kristin Wildman
Laura Carothers
Dan Fietsam
Lisa Gross
Marcy Kerr
Susan Layton
Hope May
Joy McGreevy
Shawn Ward
Member-at-Large of the ACNC
The congregation of
First Presbyterian
Church of Lake Forest
is encouraged to offer
suggestions for consideration.
First Presbyterian
Church of Lake Forest
700 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
www.firstchurchlf.org
You are invited to study the
position descriptions and submit your
confidential suggestions of someone else
or yourself on the forms provided.
Self nominations are encouraged
The slate will be presented to the
congregation at the annual meeting.
T
he congregation is invited to
offer nominations for church officers.
Below is a general list of expectations.
Please offer your confidential
suggestions on this form and
submit to the church office by
Sunday, November 16, 2014.
Christian Living and
Personal Characteristics
w Willingness to serve God and the ministry
of Jesus Christ with energy, intelligence,
imagination and love
w Be a friend among colleagues in ministry
and service
Elder
Term: June 2015- May 2018
Ruling elders, together with
teaching elders, exercise leadership,
government, spiritual discernment,
and discipline and have responsibilities for
the life of a congregation
as well as the whole church,
including ecumenical relationships.
Deacon
Term: June 2015- May 2018
The ministry of deacon is one of
compassion, witness, and service,
sharing in the redeeming love of
Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry,
the sick, the lost, the friendless,
the oppressed, those burdened by unjust
policies or structures, or anyone in distress.
Book of Order, G-2.0301
Book of Order, G-2.0201
We are looking for adult members to serve
as Elders for a three-year term and
two youth Elders to serve a one-year term.
We are looking for adult members to serve
as Deacons for a three-year term and
two youth Deacons to serve a one-year term.
In addition to the Personal
Characteristics and Church
Involvement listed , an Elder will:
In addition to the Personal
Characteristics and Church
Involvement listed, a Deacon will:
w demonstrate leadership experience
w be able to attend a monthly Session meeting
and serve actively on a Session committee
w have volunteer leadership and/or meaningful
involvement in one of our church ministries
w be able to attend a monthly Board of Deacons
meeting, and devote time to congregational
caring ministry.
All -Church
Nominating Committee
Term: June 2015 - May 2016
This committee nominates new Elders,
new Deacons, new members of the
All-Church Nominating Committee and
special committees as needed by the congregation.
There are 9 members:
5 Members at-large from the Congregation
2 current Elders and 2 current Deacons
For All-Church Nominating Committee
Member-at-Large,
I recommend the following member(s):
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Comments to Offer:
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For Elder,
I recommend the following member(s):
For Deacon,
I recommend the following member(s):
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Comments to Offer:
Comments to Offer:
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Church Involvement
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w Active member of the congregation
(for at least one year)
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Your name & phone (optional)
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Your name & phone (optional)
Your name & phone (optional)
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w Evidence of grace and compassion in
daily life
w Openness to new ideas and willingness to learn
w Maturity of judgment
w Ability to follow through on assignments
w Regular attendance at worship services
w Active participation in church activities
w Evidence of commitment to the church and
its mission
w Willingness and ability to attend regularly
scheduled meetings
w Stewardship pledge commitment
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This form is also available at
www.firstchurchlf.org.