Deacons

Roger and his wife, Colleen (who recently went to be with the Lord), have been part of the Island Pond family for almost 30 years. He currently serves as one of the deacons and helps out in a number of other areas. He is passionate about photography and you will likely see him with a camera around his neck, taking pictures, at the Sunday service and other events. He also helps out around the church, wherever needed, such as with…

Tim and his wife Lydia grew up in the New Hampshire area and Lydia even attended Island Pond as a child. They have five children. Lydia leads a women’s group and also helps out in children’s ministry. Tim serves a deacon and helps out on the team that oversees the property and grounds.

Eric and his wife Karen have been attending Island Pond since 2016. Eric loves all sports but particularly ice hockey, where he was a USA Ice Hockey Official for 20 years. He enjoys spending time with his family and has two grown children and five grandchildren. Eric and Karen have been married for 38 years. He has worked in the lumber industry for over 42 years.

Ricardo put his faith in Jesus when he was a professional soccer player in Brazil. He worked as a church planter and pastor for many years and is now a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is married to his amazing wife, Maria, and has one daughter. In addition to serving as a deacon, Ricardo leads a small group during the week and also heads up the greeting team on Sunday morning.

Bill and Lois have been part of Island Pond since 2020. Bill leads a men’s group, serves on the greeting team with his wife, and is also a deacon.

Richard serves as a deacon and worship director. As the worship director, he is usually the one leading worship on Sunday and also oversees all things related to the singing, musicians, and technology in the service. He is married to Melinda, who serves in children’s Sunday School as well as the Manna Ministry. They have four adult children.