Our Team
Pastor Tami
TALK TO ME ABOUT
The Chosen TV Series, music, movies, family, children, grandchildren, GOD & JESUS, prayer, Bible Studies, church membership, being saved, and basically anything related to being a Child of God! We are created to support one another in any way that we can, and that is what I am all about!
MY FAMILY
My husband, Fred, and I have been together since 1996 and married since 2006. We have a blended family of seven children, 25 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Both of my parents, Mike & Sue Werschey, still live in the home they built when I was 2 years old. Our children all live either in the Bloomington or Lincoln areas.
WHERE I'M FROM
I was born and raised in Lincoln, IL. I have lived briefly in Okinawa, Japan, and Oceanside, CA, but home has always been Lincoln, IL. My husband & I own a home in Middletown, IL, about 15 minutes from Lincoln.
WHEN I'M NOT AT LEROY FIRST
I am either at the parsonage in the 4-seasons room with my cat, Sassafrass (AKA Sassy), spending my day of Sabbath in Middletown & Lincoln, taking care of my aging parents, spending time with my grandchildren, and trying to find time to read a Stephen King book.
Steve W.
TALK TO ME ABOUT
Connecting with our youth and connecting them to Christ and our missions activities.
MY FAMILY
My wife Crystal and I have been married since 1991 and we have three children. Abby is married to Luke Aupperle and they have blessed us with two beautiful grandchildren, Wren and Jasper. They are living in Lexington, IL. Hillary is married to Tyler Tarmann, they live in Normal, IL and have blessed us with a grandson, Jace. Seth is married to Jasmine (Kyler) Ward and live in LeRoy.
WHERE I'M FROM
I Grew up in Arthur, IL - Graduated from Eureka College - Then Chicago, Clinton, IL, Decatur, IL - and LeRoy has been home for the past 19 1/2 years.
WHEN I'M NOT AT LEROY FIRST
Golf: playing and watching, camping, & during football season I will be supporting my beloved New Orleans Saints Football team! - I also spend a lot of time watching and supporting the various LeRoy sports programs. You may also find me in the garage with Seth building things out of reclaimed barn wood.
Jeri
TALK TO ME ABOUT
How I can help you. If I don't have an answer, I can usually figure out how to get you one.
MY FAMILY
I have several cousins and a couple of nephews in the Peoria area. I have wonderful friends and church family. And I have the best neighbors in the world. Everyone should be so blessed.
WHERE I'M FROM
I grew up in San Jose Illinois and I currently live in Heyworth. I have always lived in Cental Illinois. I can't seem to escape the gravitational pull of Route 136. :)
WHEN I'M NOT AT LEROY FIRST
You can find me at Heyworth United Methodist Church. I head up the monthly ROMEO (Retired Old Methodists Enjoying Outings) lunches. I have lived in Heyworth the last twenty years. On Monday nights you can find me at the Heyworth Fire Department working as their Office Manager. I love to play in the kitchen and share the results. I also love animals and kids so when you see me you need to come prepared with pictures.
Jared
Talk to me about
Music, art, sports, and tech. Actually anything you want to talk about, I’m happy to lend an ear.
My family
I am married to Annie Hobson, a long time member of the church, and we have two young boys (Jase and Nolan) who I'm sure you will see running around the halls between services.
Where I'm from
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I went to Purdue University - Calumet Campus. We now live in Le Roy and absolutely love it here!
When I'm not at Leroy First
You can find me at my full-time job as a claims adjuster or at home painting.