Who are they?

Our Choir

Each Sunday, our choir leads the congregation in singing and usually presents an anthem for our enjoyment and edification.

Then twice a year (most years), the choir, along with other singers, present two cantata – one at Christmas Time and one at Easter Time.  What a blessing they are!

So, lets meet the choir:

The Choir

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Thank you choir.  We appreciate your ministry.

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Church Janitor

wendyMeet Wendy Simpson, our church janitor.

Wendy was born in Brampton, Ontario and came to Alliston in January 1968.

She worked for an oil company, Baxter labs, when she lived out West, as a line worker. After she had her children, she was self employed as a residential and commercial cleaner.

Wendy has been married to Kevin for 31 years and they have four children & five grandchildren.  Since they all live in the area, Wendy feels truly blessed and has been able to look after all of her grandchildren while their parents worked.

Favourite Food:  Of course, potato chips                                                                    Pets: Oliver, the cat                                                                                                   Favourite Hymn: “In Christ Alone” by Christina  Gimmie                                           A favourite Scripture Verse:  Matthew 11:28                                                            What does Wendy like about Knox?  The friends I have made.  Everyone is very friendly (and it is very clean!).

You do a great job Wendy.  Thanks for keeping the church so clean!

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Church Treasurer

Jean Robertson is our treasurer.  She counts the offering each week with her able assistants, Barb Lawson and Rae Gill, she pays the bills, does the yearly budget and attends to any other financial matters in the church.

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Jean was born in Alliston on October 3rd at 9:35 am. (She’s not saying  which year).                                                                                                         She is retired from her work at Ontario Hydro and is married to Bob.                                                                                                                                 They have 4 children:

                Greg, who lives in High River, Alberta                                                               Angela who lives in The Woodlands, Texas                                                     Bryan who lives in Toronto                                                                                  Scott who lives in Barrie.

Favourite food: Ice  Cream                                                                              Pets: Loves Horses                                                                    

Favourite Hymn: “Morning has  Broken”                                                What does she love about Knox?  The people.

Thank you Jean for doing such a great job!

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY COORDINATOR

 Tracy Hill organizes a Women’s Bible Study which meets in the Parlor most Saturday mornings from 9am to 11am.  She also coordinates an Annual Women’s Retreat – a wonderful day of worship, fellowship, learning and food.  The next Retreat will be March 25th, 2017.

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Tracy, an Allistonian from birth, works as a Dental Hygienist in Barrie.

Family: Tracy is married to Mike and they have a daughter, Hannah, who is attending the University of Waterloo.

Favourite Food:  Chocolate

Favourite Hymn: Morning has broken

A Favourite Scripture Verse:  Mark 14:8

What does Tracy like about Knox Church?  The people – they are like family.  The church suppers are delicious too!

Thank you Tracy for your leadership.  We look forward to Bible Study starting again in September.

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MUSIC DIRECTOR

Louise

Meet Louise Gallaugher who was born in Alliston and returned to live on the family farm near Everett in 1996.

She has a piano studio of 15-20 piano students each year and also does freelance accompanying for local choirs and soloists.

Family: Louise is married to Vaughn and they have a daughter,  Katie.   Favourite Food: Pecan pie                                                                                             Pet(s): Socks (he’s a cat)                                                                                            Favourite Hymn: Be Thou my Vision                                                                                   A favourite Scripture verse:  Philippians 4:6-8

When asked what she loves about Knox Church, she replied: “The choir of course! And Tobey, she’s great!”

Thank you Louise for adding to our worship with excellent music.

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BOARD OF MANAGERS

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Board Chair: Lori Knox (705) 434-0704  or lknox@ca.oetiker.com

THEIR ROLE:

  • ensure all financial obligations are met, including bills, stipends and salaries
  • care for and maintain the church building and property
  • keep the congregation informed of the church’s financial situation on a regular basis
  • provide your-end financial reports and develop proposed annual budget
  • support stewardship initiatives of the Session

Board members are elected by the congregation to serve a 3 yr term (with re-election possible) and are expected to regularly attend monthly meetings.

Our Board meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm