Meet our Deacons
This group of hardworking men form the Deacon Team who are part of our Grace Leadership Team. We are so grateful for this group (and their wives) and their dedication to being the hands of feet of Jesus and stewarding the gifts He has blessed us with. Get to know a little more about them by reading more below.
MARK ERICKSON
Head Deacon
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Mark lives in Fond du Lac with his wonderful wife, Annette.
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They have attended Grace Church since 1988.
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​He enjoys watching sports, and playing golf.​
​Favorite Bible Verses:
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
DAN HOLDRIDGE
Deacon
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Coming Soon
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DAN LUEDKE
Deacon
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Dan lives in Fond du Lac with his beautiful wife Lisa. They have 2 daughters and a grand dog.
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They have attended Grace Church since 2003
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He enjoys watching sports, trying to improve his golf game, and vacationing with family.​​​​
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Favorite Bible Verses:
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go"
JACK HAMILTON
Deacon
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Jack and his wife, Kathy, live outside of Oakfield, where Jack was involved in the schools for 44 years.
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​They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
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Jack has always had a love for the outdoors. In the past he has enjoyed camping, fishing, backpacking, canoeing, hunting, golf, and many trips to Camp of the Woods. He has a special place in his heart for COTW, the team, and the ministry there.
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Jack started attending Grace Church in 1976 and enjoys being a Deacon.
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Favorite Bible Verses:
All of them :-) He has so many favorites it's hard to choose just one.
MARK JOPLING
Deacon
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Mark is married to his wonderful wife, Ginny. They've been at Grace for many many years.
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They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
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He enjoys sports of all kinds but his favorites are football, basketball and golf.
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​Favorite Bible Verses:​
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
JOE VENHUIZEN
Deacon
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Joe lives in Fond du Lac with his beautiful wife Melissa and their three boys: Jude, Asher and Ezra.
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He shares joy with others through good food, amateur golf, and working with his hands. You might even catch him doing live comedy.​​
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Favorite Bible Verses:
Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."