Staff
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Pastor Jim Weist
[email protected] Pastor Jim was born in Livonia, Michigan, and raised in Canton, Ohio. He met his wife Norma at Epiphany Lutheran Church and School in Florida. Between the two of them they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Pastor Jim has served as a missionary in Jamaica, Jews for Jesus, and recently served on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. He has also served as a Police Chaplain, a Lutheran Hour Evangelist and a Church Planter. Pastor Jim’s passions are community outreach and Recovery Ministry. Pastor Jim’s motto is “Everyday is an opportunity to love someone to Jesus!” His desire is to build a loving Church community according to Acts:2:42-47 |
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Dave Rains - Director of Worship
[email protected] A native of Detroit, Dave has always had a love for music. He studied music at Adrian College (and met his wife Brooke there, which resulted in him relocating to Lenawee County permanently), but his real experience has been the wide-range of involvements in music and ministry. He has been a Music Minister, Minister of Music, Director of Music Ministries, or simply Music Director for over 25 years, including originating the position of Music Minister at Lutheran Church of the Lakes from 1995-2004. He has been a part of over 150 musical theatre productions. He was the principle keyboardist, vocalist and composer for the contemporary Christian band Destiny for 17 years. His experiences have also taken him into positions with the Adrian College Music Department, and the Tecumseh Public Schools choral program. |
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Dave Hicks - Deacon
[email protected] Dave was born in Detroit and was raised there and in Dearborn. He met his future wife Nancy while they both worked at Greenfield Village and before he graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Dave was hired by Detroit Edison and enjoyed a rewarding 38-year career in the Fossil Generation and Corporate Fuel Supply departments. During that time, Dave and Nancy were married and raised 3 children while living in Port Huron and Dearborn. After retiring from DTE Energy, Dave and Nancy moved to Cement City and joined LCOL. A desire to be closer to 3 of their 4 grandchildren prompted a move to Erie, PA; however, the pull back to LCOL was too great to overcome and they rejoined LCOL. This move allows Dave to continue his Deacon training so he can work alongside Pastor and with ministry responsibilities at LCOL. |
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Andrew Osborne - Director of Youth Ministries
[email protected] Andrew was raised in Hudson, Michigan and has spent the last decade using his creative gifts to serve churches and ministries. He has worked in multiple churches, helping people connect to the message of Jesus in meaningful ways—both online and in person. Now serving as Youth Director, Andrew has a heart for walking alongside students, encouraging them in their faith, and creating a space where they feel known, loved, and challenged to grow. He’s passionate about helping the next generation see how God is at work in their everyday lives. He and his wife have a daughter and two sons, and they love spending time as a family, exploring outdoors, and serving together in the church. |
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Leslie Snead - Administrative Assistant
[email protected] (517) 547-4261 Office Phone Leslie was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Pointe. She moved to the Devils Lake area 35 years ago when she married Keith Snead. Leslie attended Michigan State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in advertising. What followed was a 35-year career in advertising and marketing for companies in Detroit and throughout Lenawee County. She became a member of Lutheran Church of the Lakes 23 years ago when her oldest son, Nicholas, was born. She also has a son, Matthew, who is 29. Leslie enjoys gardening and kayaking among other pursuits. |
