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John Cunningham - Elder
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Home to
the Lord on November 11, 2007 He will be greatly
missed by the family here.
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Jerry Faulkner - Elder
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Born in
Harrisburg, Arkansas in 1946, his parent were members of the
Church of Christ as long as he can remember. They moved
to Wichita in 1955 and they attended at Emporia Ave
Church of Christ. He was baptized at the Poplar Ave
Congregation. He has worked for Cessna Aircraft for 9
years then to Boeing for 22 years where he retired. He
then went to work for Spirit Air Craft for the last few
years. He has been married to Lynette for 26 years. He
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Ron Hatcher - Elder
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Ron was
raised in Blackwell, Oklahoma where he attended the Blackwell
Church of Christ. Ron has attended here at 47th
St. since August of 1992. He is actively involved in the
youth group, serves as song leader, teaches youth &
adult classes and occasionally preaches when needed. He
is employed by Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita as a sheet
metal mechanic. He and his beautiful wife Sheila, have
four children. |
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Bill Kelly - Elder
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Bill Kelly was raised in Rose Hill,
Kansas. He began attending Church in Wichita as a
teenager. Bill was involved with the youth and served
as a Deacon while attending the Rose Hill Church of
Christ in the 1980’s. Bill has been a member here at 47th
Street for about 9 years and an Elder since 2004. Bill
is married to Glendena and they have two grown children
and three grandchildren. |
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Minister Byron Barrientez
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Byron
was born and raised in Great Bend, Kansas. Brought up in
the Church of Christ he would later attend BCCJC, OCC
and WSU. God Smiled upon him and blessed him with a
Christian wife Susan, four boys and one girl. Byron
always enjoyed public speaking, Bible study, and
Preaching so he tried out at 47th St in 1994. The Lord
has blessed this congregation because they are a group
of people dedicated to serving God and Loving one
another. |
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Lavern Dredge
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Was born
in Blockton, Iowa and moved to Wichita in 1957. His
family began attending the 47th St Church of Christ when
he was 2 year old. Lavern worked for the City of Wichita
in the Body Shop for 10 years until he retired in August
2006 due to health reasons. He is married to Sharon and
they have 5 grown children and numerous grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Lavern is the Maintenance
Deacon and does what he is able to within his
restrictions, to help keep the building in good repair. |
| Richard
Runk |
Born
1936 in the State of Pennsylvania. Baptized at Newark
Church of Christ in Arkansas in 1956. He has been
a member at 47th St for 30 years. Worked for Wonder
Bread Bakery 29 years then spent 10 years working in the
Energy Center of St. Francis Hospital. |
Joe Tobey
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Joe
Tobey and wife Ruby have three grown children and six
grandchildren. Joe and Ruby have been married 50
wonderful years. Joe retired from the Wichita Eagle
several years ago.
Joe serves as a song leader and Treasurer. Joe also
spends much time in helping with the upkeep of the
building. |
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Teachers - Children |
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| Suzy Barrientez |
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Ron Hatcher |
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| Sheila Hatcher |
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| Kathy Kaiser |
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| Ruby Tobey |
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Grover Williams |
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