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Ron Saracino has been a member of the Church of Christ in Trumbull since 1992. Ron was born and raised in Shelton, CT. He attended Fairfield Prep for high school and graduated from the University of New Haven with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice. Ron was an independent fitness trainer for 11 years when he felt inspired to pursue the ministry.
Ron saw the need for local ministers in the New England area. Ron attended Sunset International Bible Institute for an intense two year program at the completion of which, he received a degree in Bible and pulpit ministry. Ron is currently serving as minister of the Trumbull Church of Christ where he has also served by teaching teen and adult classes, preaching and leading the Families with Young Children group. Ron has enjoyed volunteering at the local shelters as well. Ron lives in Seymour with his wife, Lisa and his four children, Tatyanna, Jasmyne, Zachary and Victoria. |
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Psalm 139:1-6, 17,18 |
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Kevin Ohrenberger became an elder here in the spring of 1998, along with Dick Watt. They were the first elders in the Trumbull congregation in many years.
Kevin became a Christian in January 1978 after studying with a minister from the church of Christ in Lafayette, Indiana and with his future wife, Karen. They moved to the Long Beach, California area shortly thereafter and began worshipping at a wonderful congregation. Kevin attributes much of his spiritual growth to friends in Long Beach who encouraged and challenged him to learn more about the scriptures. He recognized God's hand in placing him in that specific place at that specific time because it was exactly what he needed to give roots to his faith.
In 1981, Kevin and his wife, Karen, along with their baby, Mark, moved to Connecticut and found the Trumbull church of Christ. They were warmly greeted and, although a very different congregation from the one they left in Long Beach, they soon realized they had found a new home and church family. Here, Kevin found that there was a place in the church where he was needed. Although his faith was still young and he made many mistakes, his brothers and sisters continued to love, forgive and encourage him. He was blessed to work under the mentorship of John Cooper and Bill Hance, who both contributed greatly to his spiritual growth.
Now, nearly thirty years later, Kevin and Karen continue to work tirelessly with the saints in Trumbull. Both of their children, Mark and Kelli, developed their faith in God among this church family and continue to be faithful Christians. Kevin absolutely loves teaching the Bible, especially in a Sunday morning adult class, which he has taught for many years.
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Romans 8 and Ephesians 4 |
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Bruce Pancoast has been a member of the Trumbull Church of Christ for 30 years. Originally from South Jersey, his family moved to Trumbull Connecticut where he met his wife Paula while in college. Together they studied at length with John Cooper who was minister here in 1981. John's simple teaching of God's word, motivated him to obey the gospel & be baptized.
Bruce served as a Deacon before being appointed an Elder in January 2010. His wife Paula has been a life long member of this Congregation. They have two children Jody and Kenny, both are members of the church. Bruce has served this congregation in many different capacities: song Leader, education coordinator, fellowship activities, youth group leader, teacher of adult and children`s Bible classes, as well as coordinator of Vacation Bible School. Bruce has a servant's heart, does whatever he is asked, and fills in wherever he is needed. |
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Phillipians 3:12-14 |
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Brother Joseph Reda came to fellowship with the Trumbull church of Christ in June 2003. Ever since he became a disciple of Jesus Christ in January 1996, Joe has been dedicated to the daily study and obedience of God's Word. His personal ministry has been to spread the Word to relatives, friends, co-workers and acquaintances inviting them to his home for Bible talks or for individual Bible studies. Also, in order to encourage one another and to glorify God, Brother Reda and several brothers started a Men's Bible Discussion Group held at the Trumbull church building every other Friday.
He looks forward to continue serving the Lord and His people in any area of service needed. Joe & Maria have been married for 43 years and have three married sons and five grandchildren: Louis/Andrea & daughter Addison (2), Ralph/Deanna & daughters Alexis (9) & Jacqueline (5) and Robert/Tracie & daughter Jordan (9) & son Jake (6).
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Matthew 11:28-30 |
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