We had not been “in church’ since July. But last month we headed to Elk Grove Village, IL to speak for their missions Sunday. The Covid risk has declined much and we felt lead to go. God really blessed us to safely be with so many people. We shared about God’s mission to bless all…
Your Feb 2021 Update from John & Elaine How are you doing? We both continue to be safe and healthy. Lots of snow here which we are actually enjoying. We went so many years without it and our grand-kids love it with sledding and snowmobiling. Again thank you for your prayers, generous giving, encouragement and…
John and Elaine are converge missionaries supported by Springbrook Community Church. For more information about Springbrook missions and missionaries, visit www.springbrook.org/missions Elaine & John have entered a new stage in life After over 35 years employed by the Baptist General Conference and Converge, Elaine is officially retired. She plans to continue her current ministries as…
The Mehns are Converge Worldwide Missionaries in Japan since 1985. The Next Weeks will be Crucial Yes, we are in the midst of a global pandemic and the US general election is just weeks away, but in addition Elaine and John have anticipated some events over the next few weeks which effect the Kingdom of…
Greetings! This weekend we are moving into our soft open with two in-person gatherings at 9am and 11am. Our elders, staff, ministry leaders and key volunteers have had an opportunity to visit during the last few weeks, and have experienced what our in-person services look like now in conjunction with our new online ministry. We…
On Sunday, January 12, members voted to affirm Pastor Richard Wollard as the new Lead Pastor of Springbrook Community Church. As a search team, we are deeply thankful for each of you and for your prayerful support throughout this transition season. God led every step of the way, and all glory, honor, and praise is…
On Sunday, January 12 at 12:30pm, members will be voting to affirm Pastor Richard Wollard as the next Lead Pastor of Springbrook Community Church. We welcome all congregants to attend (feel free to bring your children with you into this short meeting), but only members are allowed to vote. The bylaws require a 75% affirmation…
On Thursday December 12th, the search team met and confirmed God’s calling for a Lead Pastor for Springbrook Community Church. On Sunday December 15th, the search team announced that both the search team and the Elder Board unanimously support the recommendation that Pastor Richard Wollard be presented to the membership for affirmation as the lead…
Over the last several weeks, many of us have had an opportunity to consider thankfulness through the celebration of Thanksgiving. As a search team, we have recognized that we have so much to be thankful FOR, and that indeed, it is God we are thankful TO! He has led the search team and our congregation…
The search team was available to answer questions and hear comments or concerns on several occasions this past week. Search team members were available in the conference room after both services on Sunday, November 17. We were also available after the Seniors of Springbrook movie on Tuesday, November 19. Finally, we were available to talk…