Our Shepherds
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Jim Casch
Jim and his wife Carrie are originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. They moved to Decatur in 1980, with their four children. They have five grandchildren. Jim has served as a Deacon over the youth from 1989-1992 and as an Elder from1992-present. |
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Bill Rhoades
Bill and his wife Leslie with their three children returned to Decatur in 1989, from California. They have four grandchildren. Bill is a financial advisor for Wells Fargo Advisors. Bill teaches adult Bible classes and helps the church treasurer with the financial affairs of the congregation. Bill has served as an elder from 1992-2007 and 2009-present. |
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Greg Swango
Greg and his wife Bonnie are from Monticello, IL and have two sons, and seven grandsons. He has served the Sunnyside church as Youth Minister 1980-1983, pulpit minister 1997-2009, and as an Elder 2007-2009 and 2019 - present. Greg preached full-time for 30 years, and is a published author with three books in print. |
Our Deacons
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Jeff Etherton
Jeff is the deacon over benevolence. He assists those needing assistance with food, shelter or other needs. Jeff also coordinates congregation efforts to collect for Shults Lewis Child & Family Services and holiday baskets. Jeff has served as a deacon over this area since 2019. |
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Mark McCollom
Mark is the deacon over the church building and grounds. He supervises the staff over the weekly cleaning of the building and oversees mowing/snow removal. In addition, he receives bids on outside needed work and oversees contractors. Mark has schedules for cleaning and maintaining our building and grounds. Mark has served as a deacon since 2019. |
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Gregg Scott
Gregg is the deacon over mission work and he keeps record of the attendance. Gregg keeps in contact with the missions we support, recommends additional ones to support and arranges presentation of their work when they are in the states. He records a count at each Bible class and service. Gregg has served in this area since 2007. |
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Chris Shaffer
Chris is the deacon over education and the youth. Chris schedules the Bible class teachers for the youth, orders and distributes class material and provides training for upcoming teachers. He coordinates youth trips and activities. In addition, he plans an annual Fall Family Retreat at Camp Warren. Chris has served in this area since 2007. |
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Eric Wattleworth
Eric is the deacon over our worship and involvement. Eric schedules individuals to serve, maintains members involvement sheets, and makes sure the services run smoothly. Eric has served in this area since 2019. |
Our Preacher
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John McKeel
John is a graduate of the Southern California School of Evangelism. He also has a BA from Columbia Christian College in Portland OR, and a MA degree from Pepperdine University. He has done mission work over the years being affiliated with Sunset International Bible Institute. He has preached for churches in California, Connecticut Arizona, Oregon, Texas, and now Illinois! He has several books in print and has been published in Power for Today, the Gospel Advocate, 21st Century Christian, and Christ for Today just to mention a few. For more about John please go to his website: www.johnmckeel.com |
Our Treasurer
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Gary Bingamon
Gary as been a member at Sunnyside since 2006. A retired teacher, Gary loves to serve the Lord in many capacities. He currently handles the day to day deposits and payment of bills. He has been treasurer since 2008 and his knowledge of the church finances is a huge help during Budget meetings. Gary's hobbies include the growing of fresh vegetables to share with everyone while they are in season. Gary and wife Donna live in Decatur. |