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Presbyterian Church (USA)
Synod of the
Covenant
Presbytery of Mackinac |
Robert (Dr. Bob) Lueck arrived in Petoskey in May 1994 to serve as Head of
Staff of First Presbyterian. Prior to his call to this congregation he served
for 17 years in two parishes in Iowa. Dr. Bob is a native Minnesotan, growing
up in a small town about an hour west of Duluth, and graduating from Moorhead
State University, on the edge of the Great Plains. His seminary training
included a Master of Divinity Degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
in Deerfield, IL (suburban Chicago), and a Doctor of Ministry from the
University of Dubuque in Iowa. His lifelong hobby of vocal music has found its
fulfillment in solo and ensemble work including – Lead in “The Uncalled Four”
(Barbershop Quartet in NE Iowa); Church and Community Choirs wherever he has
lived; occasional solos with the Epsilon Jass Band in Petoskey; rhythm guitar
playing and singing with the First Presbyterian Worship Team; and periodic
“Song Sermons” presented during worship services.
Jerry has lived in Petoskey since 1985 and worked for the
Petoskey Public Schools since that time as well. He has taught
vocal and general music classes at the elementary, middle, and
high school levels. He has also taught music appreciation,
history and theory at two community colleges. He has an
associate, bachelor and masters degree in music education. He
and his wife Sue raised their children Jennifer, Peter and
Gillian in Petoskey. They all graduated from Petoskey High
School and now live in Chicago, Seattle and Knoxville pursuing
their careers.
Jerry has previously served the United Methodist church in
west Michigan as music director including Wesley Park UMC in
Grand Rapids, Mancelona UMC and Petoskey UMC.
I was born in Petoskey, MI in 1974. I was baptized and
raised in Petoskey Presbyterian Church. After I graduated from
Petoskey High School, I went to Lake Superior State University
in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. I majored in English and earned my
teaching degree in Elementary Education.
I met my future husband, Jerry Timm, while attending LSSU.
We were married at Petoskey Presbyterian Church on July 19,
1997. After we both graduated LSSU, we moved to Waterford, MI
for Jerry's job. I taught kindergarten and first grade the
first two years we were there. After that, I substitute taught
for one year while I was pregnant with our first child, Louise.
After Louise was born, I became a stay-at-home mom. In 2003, we
moved back to Petoskey. Shortly after moving, we found out we
were expecting our second child. Avery was born in February,
2004.
I started working as the Christian Education Director in
January, 2007. I really enjoy being able to help bring the
families of our church together for fellowship times.
I have come full circle. As a baby, I was baptized in this church. As
an active youth, I taught Sunday School in my junior and senior year of high
school. Upon graduation, I fulfilled my dream of becoming a flight attendant
and flew for nearly two years before getting married. Rev. Lloyd Brasure
married us in this sanctuary. I lived in Brighton, Michigan, following the
wedding, joining the First Presbyterian Church there, was an active member,
and once again teaching Sunday School. After a few years, we moved to Walnut
Creek, California. There I joined a large spirit-filled Presbyterian Church
and truly felt born again. The Sunday School class I lead had an average of 35
to 40 four and five-year olds each Sunday. This church saw me through some
very difficult times. They stood hand-in-hand with me and my two children
throughout a long divorce. Instead of making me feel guilty, they immersed my
family with love. This brought us back to Michigan and back to the church were
I grew up. Little did I ever guess I would end up working here. As it was, I
had two job opportunities at the same time, and I humble asked God where He
wanted me. I was hired on July 19, 1989 and have been here since then. I guess
all along God truly had a plan for me. This is an extension of my family that
has seen me through many good and difficult times. I have been blessed and
continue to be.
My family consists of my daughter, Carrie, who lives in Bloomington,
Indiana, with her husband John and their two children, Emily and Jacob. My
son, Charlie, lives in Boyne City with his wife Julie and my latest grandson,
Will. My one and only brother, Tom Washburne and wonder wife Betty, live in
the house I grew up in on Michigan Street, where they raised their five
children.
What a wonderful circle of love!
Hank Huesing -Sexton
Hank has been the Sexton at First Presbyterian Church for six
years. He and his wife Dawn live in the area and have a 20 year
old daughter.
Hank has lived in northern Michigan since 1973 and he enjoys
the beauty of the north as well as the people he meets. He was
past owner and operator of a large recreation center in
Petoskey, the Water Wonderland Skating Arena. Many area
residents spent time enjoying this facility.
First Presbyterian Church, as well as Hank’s home church of
Harbor Light, has been an inspiration to Hank and his family
Erika Schuil - Worship Team Coordinator & Accompanist
Alba Siles-Nursery Care
Coordinator
Amy Freed - Church Bookkeeper
Julie Fairfield - Financial Secretary
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