First Christian Church,
Galesburg, IL |
Church staff
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Pastor MJ Fitch: A native of Oklahoma,
she has spent much of her life in Texas. She holds a BA in Religion from
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Master of Divinity
from the Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. She has served as a Minister
to Children at South Hills Christian Church in Fort Worth and as a Co-Pastor
with her husband Greg at First Christian Church, Sterling, Colorado and First
Christian Church, Allen, Texas. Pastor Martha-Jean (MJ) has served First
Christian in Galesburg since July 2003. She and her husband Greg have three children. In her personal time, Pastor MJ enjoys reading, cross-stitching, playing the piano and cooking.
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Pastor Greg Fitch: A native of Nebraska, Pastor
Greg has spent much of his life in Colorado. He holds a BA in Religion from
Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and a Master of Divinity
from the Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth. He has served as an Associate
Minister at Rosemont Christian Church in Dallas, Texas and as a Co-Pastor
with his wife Martha-Jean at First Christian Church, Sterling, Colorado and
First Christian Church, Allen, Texas. He also served for 3 years as the Associate
Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in
Colorado-Wyoming. Pastor Greg has served First Christian in Galesburg since
July 2003. He and his wife Martha-Jean have three children. In his personal time, Pastor Greg enjoys golfing, fishing, reading, cross-stitching, and cooking.
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Office Manager, Terri Oehlert and her husband William moved from Iowa to Galesburg in 1985. William (Swede) is employed by BNSF. They have a son, Ryan, now in the army, two cats and a dog. Terri has been employed by FCC since September of 1989 and has seen many changes and growth in the church during that time. She loves her job! |
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Treasurer/Bookkeeper, Lynda White is a member of First Christian Church and has been the Bookkeeper since February 2000. She graduated from Galesburg High School. She is a member of the Church board and Circle 3. She is married with 3 children and one granddaughter. |
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Organist, William Jewsbury took organ lessons
from Knox College Professor Dr. James Waddell for four years. He enlisted
in the navy in 1945 and served as organist for the Blue Jackets Choir and
church services while stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station 1945-46.
While attending the University of Illinois he played for services at Chapel
One at Chanute Air Force Base and evening services at University Place Christian
Church in Champaign,IL. He has played for the Christian Church at Henry,
Illinois; Presbyterian Church in Knoxville,IL and First Baptist Church, Immanuel
Methodist Church, Christian Science Church and First Christian Church in
Galesburg, IL.
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Custodian, William "Smitty" Smith
is a native of Ohio. He spent 9 years in the army and an additional
15 years in the National Guard. His employment for 7 years with Farm
King brought him to Galesburg six years ago. He is married and has
two sons and two daughters. He began working for First Christian Church
in Galesburg in April, 2007.
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