St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Freeburg IL

Sherry  Walter,  Administrator  – Sherry has been our office administrator since June of 2000. She writes, “I greatly enjoy the people here at St. Paul’s, I know you will also.” She and her husband Steve have been married since April of 2003, and have two children, Grace and Grant. The Walters live in Evansville, IL.

Lisa Schlesinger, Administrative Assistant - Lisa started working at St. Paul's, part-time, in October of 2005. She has lived in the Freeburg area and been a member of St. Paul's church all her life. Lisa and her husband Keith have been married since May of 1995, and have two daughters: Carly and Madalyn.

Ruth Vogel, Organist – Ruth teaches school in New Athens, and writes, “I am one of the organists here at St. Paul’s. I also sing in the choir (come join us!). I am married to Bryan Vogel and we have two children, Andrew and Catherine. I enjoy reading, music, crocheting and stamping. Welcome to St. Paul’s!”

Gini Asbridge, Nursery

Pat Groth, Church Nurse – Pat likes to paint pictures, read, do crafts, and listen to people. She’s been our church nurse since 2001 and she says she’s still learning! Her nurse’s training was at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, and she has a BS in Health Arts from the College of St. Francis. She and her husband Terry have been married since 1964, and they have a grown daughter, Cheryl.

Andy Channer, Organist and Choir Director  – Andy works in St. Louis as a senior consultant with Nestle Purina PetCare Company. He has been involved in church music programs since age 6, and says he was singing before he could read! Andy sings tenor and accompanies St. Paul’s vocal choir, plays keyboard for St. Paul’s praise band (Faith Journey), and has played trumpet and flugelhorn on other occasions at St. Paul’s. He and his wife Vicki live in Fairview Heights; his hobbies include archery, hunting, fishing, landscaping and music.

 Mary Weber, Custodian - Mary began as our custodian at St. Paul's in June 2008. She moved to Freeburg in October 1999 and married Bruce Weber in January 2000. They have one son, Jeremy. Mary is a school bus driver for Freeburg and Smithton grade schools, and volunteers much of her time there because she enjoys working with children.