This past Sunday, February 12th we welcomed new members: Bill & Dorothy Bonser, Jeff DeArmond, Brent Harrill, Sandra Laas, Cortney Lefebvre, Chaz Price, Jason Rager, John Sluhan, & Barbara Wingate.
We also celebrated the baptism of Jackson Joseph Price, born on January 30, 2003 & Olivia Juliana Price; born on June 30, 2006. Parents are Chaz Price & Erica Artiaga.

 

John Sluhan has been attending church with his mother Maryann Sluhan. Maryann and her late husband Elliott have been active members of the church for years. John grew up in Toledo and took correspondence courses throughout high school so he could travel with his parents and play golf at a national junior level. He is a University of Toledo graduate with a major in History/Economics and was a member of The University of Toledo's Golf Team. John traveled extensively in Europe, New Zealand and Australia after graduation. Ireland is his favorite golf venture. On returning home, John worked as an Assistant Golf Pro at Stone Oak Country Club for seven years. For the past eight years, John has been a commercial real estate agent with CBRE/RK where he specializes in professional and medical office consultation, negotiation, and relocation. John enjoys golf, cooking, shooting, travel, anything competitive and reading. He is an avid follower of politics.

 

Jason Rager & Cortney Lefebvre currently reside in Maumee with their cat named Charlie. They both grew up on Perrysburg, graduating from Perrysburg High School in 2005 & 2007 respectively. Jason graduated from Tiffin University with a degree in business & has a MBS from BGSU. Cortney is completing her early childhood education degree from BGSU & is student teaching at St. Rose in Perrysburg. They both enjoy reading and traveling. Jason's other hobbies include soccer, fishing and video games. Cortney also enjoys baking, babysitting and organizing. They are to be married her at 1st Presbyterian on October 13th of this year.

 

Barbara Wingate moved from Massachusetts to Toledo 2 years ago to be closer to her oldest daughter when she told her she was expecting her first grandchild. Her youngest daughter lives in Phoenix, AZ, which is where you'll find her warming her toes at some point during the winter months. She's always enjoyed fixing up older homes so she decided to make it her living. She's currently rehabbing her second house and hopes to have it rented in the next couple of weeks. She says: "Music has always been my passion and I feel so blessed to have found a church with such a gifted director and choir. My daughter and I attended our first service on Easter and I immediately felt a kinship. The pastor and congregation welcomed me and filled the void in my life. I thank you for that, and am proud to join you as a member of First Presbyterian Church"

 

Sandra Laas is a lifelong resident of Toledo. Currently she is retired from being a professor at Owens Community College where she taught for many years. She volunteers at UTMC and is active with the Toledo Symphony League. She enjoy traveling.

 

 

 

Brent Harrill, his wife Michelle and his three daughters moved to Toledo from Texas nine years ago. He is employed at Johns Manville in Waterville. One of the girls is in college, one just graduated from the University of Toledo and is currently looking for employment, and the oldest daughter graduated and is a nurse in Texas. Brent's hobbies include: playing golf, snow skiing (when there is snow) and both Brent and Michelle are avid fans of the university of Tennessee football games.

 

Chaz Price is the father of Jackson and Olivia price, 9 and 5 years old. Chaz lives in Waterville and works at PNC as a financial adviser for the last 8 years. He earned a BS in Finance from Bowling Green State University and an MBA from The University of Toledo. Chaz has been a member of First Presbyterian in Sandusky. His mother is Wendy Kaiser on Session.

 

Jeff DeArmond grew up in Oregon, Ohio and was a graduate of Clay High School. After graduating from high school Jeff began working and is a trained and skilled finish carpenter. He currently is employed as a delivery driver for the 7-Up distributor. His hobbies include exercising, working out, and finish carpentry and is an avid fan of the Michigan Wolverines. Jeff currently resides in Maumee. He has two adult children, a son and daughter and is blessed with two young granddaughters Bren and Kenly who are 6 months and 21 months old. Jeff is a returning member of the Presbyterian church. Jeff and his daughter were baptized together in the Presbyterian church in Toledo.

The Youth Group students and parents are busy planning, preparing and practicing for the upcoming fundraiser titled A New Stage. The event will take place on Saturday, March 10 and begins at 5:15pm. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased on Sundays from 10:00am - 10:30am in Fellowship Hall and from 10:30am to 11:00am in the Narthex. Tickets can also be purchased in the church office at 419-725-9061.

The Youth Group will be participating in an intergenerational activity and worship service on Ash Wednesday, February 22. We will be having our normal meal time beginning at 5:30pm with activities beginning at 6 pm. The worship service will begin at 7:00pm in the Chapel.