


Don has been married to his wife Ella for forty-nine years. He lives in McMinnville and has two children Don and Darren and two grandchildren. Don came to the Lord in 1959 and found his favorite scripture in Proverbs 3:5,6 “5)Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding 6) In all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight“, which reminds him who to look to for help first. Don, being retired, loves doing things together with his family, hunting, fishing and raising goats.


Al has been with Lafayette Community Church since the beginning. He and his wife Billie Jeane have been married 13 years. They reside in McMinnville. They have 4 children,Troy, Jack, Cheryle and Steve. Eleven grand kids and 8 great grand kids. Al came to the Lord Feb. Of 1969. His favorite Scripture is Philippians 1:6 for I am confident of this very thing, that He’s who started a good work in you, will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Al’s hobbies include Bible Study, fishing, golf, reloading and shooting ammunition.


Joel and his wife Donna reside in Dayton and have been married for thirty-three years. They have two children, Joel and Kalah, and three grandchildren. Joel came to the Lord in October of 1986 and joined Lafayette Community Church about 2005. When Joel is not working for Boeing in Portland, he enjoys gardening and hunting.