Kim Becker was saved in 1989 at the age of 9. I was raised in a Christian home so I knew all the Bible stories. My Sunday school teacher taught a lesson about hell, and when I asked my parents about how not to go there, they showed me from Scripture how to pray to receive Christ. That day I understood that knowing about Him was not the same thing as knowing Him personally and I made the decision to have Him become my Savior and Lord of my life. I have been at FCC for 4 years and currently serve in AWANA, VBS, KID’s ministry, on the hospitality committee, prayer team, encouragement team, and on the WEECare school board. Since January 2024, I have been praying for God to use me in any capacity He wants me to.

Kim Burke was saved in 1965-1966. My conversion was simple and childlike. I knew I was lost and would go to hell. I asked my mom to help me and was saved in bed that night. I have been at FCC for 2 years. I was involved in a church bus ministry at 16 and led music in worship at 17. After getting married I was called to music ministry at First Southern Baptist Church in Terre Haute, IN and served in that capacity for 36 years. I am currently serving at FCC in men’s ministry. I have been asking the Lord to lead me into the next chapter of service for a while. My main spiritual gift is encouragement so I’ve patiently waited on the Lord to reveal the specific path for me.

Greg Cross was saved in 1974. My family attended Sharon Woods Baptist church in Columbus, OH. My dad gave his life to Christ in his thirties. His coming to Christ and his witness to me made a huge impact on my young life. I was involved in the youth group and a youth leader by the name of Cliff Skinner shared the gospel with me from the Book of Romans (The Romans Road). The Holy Spirit was working in me. I understood that I was a sinner and in need of a Savior. In the spring of 1974 I committed my heart and life to Jesus Christ and I have been following Christ now for 50 years. Glory to God! I have been at FCC for 7 years and have served as Director of growth groups and currently a growth group leader. God has led me to serve as a Deacon through a series of experiences that have deepened my faith and my desire to serve others. I have felt a strong calling to support and encourage those in the FCC community (and beyond). Through prayer, confirmation with Kathy, a couple of conversations with some brothers at FCC, and reflection, I have come to understand that this role is a natural extension of my spiritual gifts, and commitment to living out my faith in practical ways.

Tracy Helm was saved in 1983. I accepted Christ at a week long GA/Acteen camp at Highland Lakes Baptist Center. God was tugging at my heart and at one evening service I placed my faith and trust in Him. A counselor led me though the plan of salvation and I prayed and asked God to forgive me of my sins and come and live within my heart. I have been at FCC for 30 years. I have served in Sunday school, AWANA, VBS and bible study. I am currently serving in Sunday school, AWANA, and leading the Defined girls bible study. After being approached that my name was given, through much prayer, scripture reading and talking with my family, I felt a peace about continuing on through the process of being a Deaconess.

Marci Herbert was saved in 1981. I am blessed to have no memory of a time when I was not aware of Jesus and what He did for me. Between the ages of 9 and 12, I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior and was baptized by my father at our church. I praise God for continually sanctifying me through His Word, His church, and His Holy Spirit. I have been at FCC for 9 years. I have served in AWANA, VBS, the coffee bar, grounds crew, youth mentor/hostess, Apples of Gold and am currently serving in women’s ministry, tech team, prayer ministry, life group leader, and LIFT. My church body nominated me, as I was not pursuing the position in any way! God used respected leaders to speak His truth over me as we met several times to discuss the possibility. I covet your prayers that God will be faithful to use me, in spite of myself, to serve His beloved here at FCC with Christ-centered devotion and a humble, willing heart.

Rich Herbert was saved at the age of 13. I grew up attending church but it wasn’t until age 13 that I fully understood my need for a Savior. The seeds planted by my mom, my grandmother, and my Sunday school teachers finally took root. I have been at FCC for 9 years. I have served in AWANA, on the missions committee, nominating committee( member and chair), growth group leader, coffee bar and men’s ministry. I am currently serving on the tech crew, running technology, life group leader, counting team, and part of buildings and grounds committee. I reluctantly agreed to being considered as a Deacon. After much prayer and counsel, I didn’t want to be like Jonah!

John Reynolds was saved in 1983 when I was very young. I felt a strong conviction to pull away from the immediate sinful influences in my life to serve and walk with others on the path God had laid out for me, in contrast to the world around me. I have been at FCC for 17 years. I have served in men’s ministry, children’s ministry, marriage ministry, student ministry, on the buildings and grounds committee, and outreach committee. I am currently serving in marriage ministry, men’s ministry, children’s ministry, outreach, and wherever I am able to help. I’m thankful to my fellow Christ followers who’ve reminded me to keep looking and serving outward, in caring for others to minister through and spread His Word. In prayer, I feel led to continue in these ministry capacities as well as in a broader scope in Deaconship for our church body as a whole.