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Rev. George Garrison
Rev. George Garrison

Rev. George Garrison

Senior Pastor

George is husband to Susan and father of Christina and Stephen. He grew up in Rolla, Missouri, and despite spending most of his adult life living in “enemy territory” he is still a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. In addition to his love for sports, George enjoys reading historical biographies. He is also a big fan of the musical “Hamilton.” Pastor George relishes the opportunity to lead people to Christ, as well as shepherding and equipping the people of IPC for ministry. He considers his call to Immanuel a privilege and a wonderful gift from God. George has been senior pastor at Immanuel since 2008.

Annette LaPlaca

Annette LaPlaca

Minister of Congregational Life

The “church lady” and her husband, David, love having Immanuel as their church family. Annette’s work involves helping people connect—to God, to each other, to our congregation, and to the community. She attends a lot of committee meetings as liaison to the church staff. She enjoys helping people grow in relationships and find places to serve.

Annette likes to spend time with David, keep up with their young adult children, and have friends over to eat her husband’s cooking.

Mary Hopper

Mary Hopper

Minister of Music

Mary is a longtime lover of church music. Her mother was the choir director at the Presbyterian Church Mary grew up in. As Professor of Choral Music Emeritus at Wheaton College, she directed the Women’s Chorale and the Men’s Glee Club. Mary serves as Artistic Director of the Hinsdale Chorale. Mary is married to Peter Welander. Their daughter, Betsy, and her husband live in downtown Chicago.

Annika Durbin

Annika Durbin

Children’s Minister

Annika knows firsthand the value of growing up in a covenant family, having attended Immanuel since she herself was in the nursery. Annika and her husband, Eric, are parents to Jack, Ellie, Samantha, Abigail, and Will. Prior to working in children’s ministry, Annika worked as a first grade teacher then chose to stay home with her kids for ten years. She believes that walking beside children on their spiritual journey is one of the greatest honors and responsibilities in the body of Christ. Annika enjoys family game nights, camping and hiking in the Colorado mountains, reading with her kids, singing in worship at Immanuel, and meeting friends for coffee.

Anna & Scott Scheidt

Anna & Scott Scheidt

Youth Ministers

Anna and Scott Scheidt have been working with Immanuel’s youth for many years. Anna grew up attending Immanuel, and saw firsthand how important this group is for young people. Anna and Scott believe that the teen years are a crucial time for students to surround themselves with good friends and caring adults, who will help them to form a firm spiritual foundation.

When Anna isn’t busy with Immanuel’s students, you can find her with their two daughters, Ruby and Della, and with the family menagerie (including pet pig, Gus Gus). Scott’s day job finds him working as a project manager/construction engineer at Wheaton College. He loves the Chicago Bears and harbors a not-so-secret passion for karaoke (he once took third place in a Chicago-area “Karaoke Idol” contest).

Barb Lawrence

Barb Lawrence

Church Secretary

A long-time member of Immanuel, Barb recognizes her role as a link between the congregation, the community, and the pastoral staff. Barb’s love of people equips her well for her ministry at Immanuel, in which she has ample opportunity to help out.

Frank Lawrence

Frank Lawrence

Sexton

Frank moved from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Illinois when he was in high school. He worked for Western Electric for 30 years and was employed in building maintenance at several companies before starting his own cleaning business. He loves keeping things organized and is passionate about recycling. When not at church he listens to country music and watches the History Channel. Frank enjoys ushering on Sundays.

Katherine Anderson, Clerk of Session

Katherine Anderson, Clerk of Session

Dan Balzer

Dan Balzer

Phebe Balzer

Phebe Balzer

Tim Curley

Tim Curley

Debby France

Debby France

Bill France

Bill France

Larry Funck

Larry Funck

Ron Haydon

Ron Haydon

Wes Klassen

Wes Klassen

Emily Loney

Emily Loney

Sarah Holman

Sarah Holman

Colin Holman

Colin Holman

Marc Johnson

Marc Johnson

Diane Jerden

Diane Jerden

Ralph Lambka

Ralph Lambka

Michael Kendrick

Michael Kendrick

Jim Mann

Jim Mann

Harv Meyers

Harv Meyers

Dee Netzel

Dee Netzel

Ron Netzel

Ron Netzel

Clerk of Session

Tom Nguyen

Tom Nguyen

Carl Pickard

Carl Pickard

Katie Pickard

Katie Pickard

Heather Reyes

Heather Reyes

Sheroll Ritchie

Sheroll Ritchie

Joel Rose

Joel Rose

Cathy Sayer

Cathy Sayer

Virgina Shaffer

Virgina Shaffer

Leon Sinclair

Leon Sinclair

Jack Swanson

Jack Swanson

Amy Treier

Amy Treier

Becky Williams

Becky Williams

Steve Westfall

Steve Westfall

Kathy Wetters

Kathy Wetters

Ken Wolgemuth

Ken Wolgemuth

Sharon Wolgemuth

Sharon Wolgemuth

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Rev. George Garrison
Annette LaPlaca
Mary Hopper
Annika Durbin
Anna & Scott Scheidt
Barb Lawrence
Frank Lawrence
Katherine Anderson, Clerk of Session
Dan Balzer
Phebe Balzer
Tim Curley
Debby France
Bill France
Larry Funck
Ron Haydon
Wes Klassen
Emily Loney
Sarah Holman
Colin Holman
Marc Johnson
Diane Jerden
Ralph Lambka
Michael Kendrick
Jim Mann
Harv Meyers
Dee Netzel
Ron Netzel
Tom Nguyen
Carl Pickard
Katie Pickard
Heather Reyes
Sheroll Ritchie
Joel Rose
Cathy Sayer
Virgina Shaffer
Leon Sinclair
Jack Swanson
Amy Treier
Becky Williams
Steve Westfall
Kathy Wetters
Ken Wolgemuth
Sharon Wolgemuth
 
 

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