What could cause a nice Bears' fan to come to Fond du Lac? Well as I always say, "If you want to make God laugh- tell him your plans!"
       My wife, Jenni, our son, Zach and our three cats made the move to Fond du Lac in the summer of 2009. Jenni has been doing some work for the school districts as well as some Spiritual Direction, and Zach is a student at Sabish Middle School. We are looking forward to exploring Fond du Lac and the surrounding area and I am looking forward to finding some time to do some fishing! All in all, we are settling in quite nicely having moved from a town in Central Illinois with a population of 3500!
       We came to Immanuel-Trinity after they made a move of their own, to a new facility on the northeast side of town. It is a very different set up, with amazing possibilities and its own unique challenges. I look forward to what this congregation can do and am incredibly proud of all that it has done.
       With a tremendous history behind it, and God's amazing future in front, we can't help but Seek, Serve and Share. What will happen as we move forward in God's amazing grace? We do not know what the future may hold- but we know who holds the future! 
       Remember that God loves you, and so do I!

     Youth and Family ministry continues to grow here at Immanuel-Trinity. Each year we celebrate different aspects of a child's faith through Building Blocks of Faith. Throughout the year there are also lots of opportunities to serve and come together for fellowship with people of all ages through various activities.
     I graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Sociology. After working in California at a Group Home with Atkinson's Youth services and as a youth director for two years,I was called to go to seminary. I graduated from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and was ordained into Word and Sacrament ministry in 2000.
     My husband Tim is also a pastor. We love to have fun and serve the Lord. Yes, we met in seminary - in Summer Greek class.

    Before coming to Fond du Lac, I lived in Milwaukee working full time in the business world as well as part-time as a church musician (organ, keyboard and leading choirs). Coming to Immanuel-Trinity I have found these two areas of expertise coming together. At present I play for all three worship services each weekend, work with worship leaders who support the singing in two of our three worship services, accompany the Adult choir from September through May, accompanying soloists as needed and co-lead the I-T Orchestra with our Music Coordinator. Along with other staff members I am involved weekly in coordinating many aspects of the worship life here at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI. I also enjoy reading, sewing and sleeping when time allows.

        I feel richly blessed to be part of the Ministry team here at Immanuel-Trinity. Having been a part of the Lutheran faith for my entire life, I am so grateful to be in a position of teaching, encouraging, nurturing and guiding church goers of all ages to praise and glorify God through the gift of music. This is a calling for which I have had a life-time passion.
       The daughter of a pastor, I grew up in a Lutheran parsonage and my mother was a church choir director and a musican. I've been singing in church for longer than I can remember, and Lutheran musical heritage has been, and is, a very important part of my life.
      I received a B.A. in music from Bethany Lutheran College in Lindsborg, KS, and pursued graduate vocal studies at a variety of schools during the last two decades. I have been a private vocal instructor at Fond du Lac High School, Marian college, UW Fond du Lac, and Lakeland College, as well as chorus teacher at St Mary's Springs High School for three years. Additionally, I have directed a number of choirs and participated in teaching Sunday School and Bible School at various churches.
      I am the proud mother of twin daughters, Rachel and Rebecca, who currently are attending college. We all reside in Fond du Lac.
       In addition to parenting, singing and teaching, I also enjoy sewing and crafting, attending concerts and music festivals, traveling, history, visual arts, and socializing.

It is an honor for me to be welcomed to the team here at Immanuel-Trinity as your Parish Administrator. A native of the Eden area, I was baptized, confirmed, and married at Tabor United Methodist Church and continue to be a member there, serving on the Church Council as auditor and the softball team as "relief catcher".

Residing in Eden with me are my husband, Jeremy (a.k.a. Jake); our two children, Stephanie and Dallis; and our cat, Howie. Stephanie is a senior this year at Campbellsport High School, and Dallis is in sixth grade at Eden Elementary. My family and I stay busy in the summer months playing softball and doing other outdoor activities. In the winter, you will find us either snowmobiling (provided we are blessed with enough snow) or bowling. My free time at home is spent doing word and number puzzles, playing the Wii with the kids, and keeping up with friends and family on Facebook.

Over the past 12 years, I have worked for National Exchange Bank and Trust in a variety of roles and have also worked for St. Agnes Hospital as a domestic violence advocate. In May of 2003 I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Marian University in Fond du Lac, and I have also just recently obtained my Bank Operations diploma through the Wisconsin Center for Financial Training. As different as these two areas may seem, it has given me the knowledge I need to work with my two favorite things - people and numbers.

      Hi, My name is Joseph Halfman, but you can call me Joe. I grew up in Fond du Lac and graduated from Goodrich High School. I am 38 years old and have been married to my beautiful and wonderful wife, Tracy, for 8 years in May of next year. We have two, "wonderful", children, Eliana, who is 5, and Johanna, who is 2. We live in Lomira. Tracy is a Kindergarten teacher in Hartford.

      I am very excited for the amazing things God has planned for the youth of Immanuel-Trinity. I enjoy reading, movies, and music. I am looking forward to meeting all of you, I am very friendly and approachable, so come and introduce yourself. I feel at home at Immanuel-Trinity and look forward to meeting many of you.