Ron and his wife Helen reside outside of Princeton, in Timber Ridge, after moving here in 2004 from Crystal Lake, IL.  They were members of First Congregational Church (FCC) in Crystal Lake for 25 years.  While at FCC, Ron enjoyed 16 years of High School Youth Ministry as a teacher, advisor and small group leader.  He completed his training as a ChristCare leader in 2003.  Their two children, Doug and Kristin, grew up in FCC and the Youth Group and are now pursuing their own careers.  Ron has also served on Christian Education Boards, the Church Council and various groups and committees.  After a 32-year career with Motorola, Ron retired in 1999 as VP of Marketing for the MultiMedia Group.  He now does some technical market consulting, but more importantly has the time to enjoy golf, landscaping, home projects, photography, reading and traveling.  Ron feels very blessed that the loving grace of the Lord reaches out with hope and care and lifts us up in response to the power of prayer.

    Peter Swanson and his family~wife, Konnie, children~Nathaniel(15), Nicole(12), Natalie(12), live in rural Princeton. Peter is a farmer. He grew up in the church and has been a member of ECC for @ 8years. Pete's church involvement includes: Church vice chair, Stephen Minister Member, Prayer Commission chair and commission member. In his spare time, he loves to fish, hunt and golf.
 

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Cindy and her husband Ken, live at 702 Park Ave East in Princeton. They have 4 children, Tricia, Kim, Julie and Greg and a grandson Elijah. Cindy works in the insurance business. She currently is a teacher for the Senior High Sunday School Class and previously taught junior high for 4 years. She is a Stephen’s minister and is also on the Prayer Commission. She has been involved with youth for over 25 years, either in Sunday school, Young Life or helping with the youth group at church. Cindy’s faith journey began in her early 20’s and her life is a work in progress.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

                                                                                 Hebrews 10:24-25

Diane and Tad met at Princeton High School (where they are both still employed today), were married 21 years ago, and have lived in Princeton, raising their three children, Justin, Ethan, and Aubrey, ever since.  They have been members of ECC for six years, and have been privileged to serve their church community through participation/leadership in various commissions, the cleaning team, the adult choir, the Pastoral search committee, and Vacation Bible School.  They are kept quite busy attending various activities and events in which their children participate. When life allows for a few precious moments of free time, they enjoy vacationing with their family in Hilton Head Island, SC., attending concerts and theatre events, and dining out with friends. 

Bill and his wife Jackie live even miles northwest of Princeton as Bill is a farmer and Jackie is an Occupational Therapist at Perry Memorial Hospital.  They have been members of the ECC for 16 years.  Their son Matt just got married and is working in Peoria.  Their daughter is a senior at Western Illinois University studying graphic art.  Bill has been involved with adult ministries committee and Wednesday night men's group.  When time permits Bill enjoys biking, working out, and reading.  He hopes that the group can be an opportunity to form close relationships.