Official Nominating Committee Announcement
Nominations for Eldership:
John Liman (1st year of 1st Term)
Ellen Taylor (2nd year of 1st Term)
Sam Cameron (2nd year of 1st Term)
Derek Townsend (2nd year of 2nd Term)
Michael Blackman (2nd year of 2nd Term)
Brendalee Robinson (1st year of 3rd Term)
John Geistlinger (1st year of 3rd Term)
Meet the Nominees:
New Elders:
John Liman: Born in Minneapolis, John is Jewish and came to know Jesus as the Messiah through reading the Gospel of John. John enjoys black gospel music and a skill no one knows about him is that he can wiggle his ears. Many of you would know him as the guy who plays harmonica, but hear John’s testimony by clicking here: https://www.lakecountrychurch.com/podcasts/media/2018-08-05-personal-testimony
Continuing Elders:
Ellen Taylor: I was born in Chateguay, Quebec and moved out west as a child. Our family moved to Lake Country in 2000 and have been part of LCC ever since. We are patiently waiting the arrival of our 4th grandchild. Our 3 children and their families all live close to us which we are very blessed by. I am a District Manager for 7-Eleven where I have worked for 30 years as of April 2019. Aside from God and family time my next great passion is gardening as this bring calmness and balance to my chaotic work life.
Sam Cameron: 1. Sam was raised in rural Southern Ontario in a small town. 2. Favorite music genre is: Blues, Acoustic, warm glowing jazz guitar 3. A skill/ability that no one knows about Sam: I enjoy trying to fix just about anything that breaks down. My wife lovingly refers to it as “putzing around”. 4. When asked, "if you could have a super power for one day, what would it be?" – I would like to be able to speak in public without considering whether death might be a more pleasant option. A few of the activities Sam enjoys with his family in the summer are biking, camping and fishing. He also appreciates the occasional hockey game and ski day in the winter.
Derek Townsend: 1. Derek was born in Victoria, BC 2. Favorite music groups are: U2 and Coldplay 3. A skill that no one knows about Derek: I am a handyman 4. When asked: If you could have a super power for one day, what would it be? "Time travel. I would love to go back in time to see my ancestors going about their daily tasks.
Michael Blackman (according to his brother-in-law, Sandy): 1. Michael grew up in Prince George before moving to Vancouver. 2. Favorite music group: U2 3. A skill that no one knows about Michael: he can sing and play cello. 4. Super power for one day: to be able to sleep fully at the drop of a hat and no matter how long it was, to wake up fully rested! 5. Something Sandy and Michael have in common: they both cried a lot watching Les Miserables!
Brendalee Robinson: 1. Brendalee was born in Hanna, Alberta 2. Favorite genre of music: U2 / Hillsong & Bethel Worship 3. One thing that few people know about you: I can calmly navigate through chaos 4. If you could have one super power for a day, what would it be? I would love the ability to fly all over the world, with a Holy Spirit wand, allowing people to see themselves as our Father in Heaven sees them.
John Geistlinger: 1. John was born in Vernon, BC 2. Favorite genre of music: Folk, Coffeehouse, Acoustic 3. One skill that few people know you have? I make a mean caramel latte 4. If you could have one super power for a day, what would it be? Solomon's wisdom