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Pastor Larry and Denise Banaszak

The lives of Denise and Larry began together in February of 1975 during their junior year of High School.  They were married at Cicero Bible Church in May of 1978 and they have been blessed with three children, daughters Andrea and Rachel, and a son, David.  They began teaching Sunday school in the primary department and they also worked in the AWANA club.  They also served in the youth ministry as leaders for 13 years.  Larry has taught Sunday school at all ages from primary to adult.  Larry also served on the board at Cicero Bible Church as a deacon and as church clerk.  

Larry is a 1986 graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a major in Theology/Hebrew.  Denise is a real estate agent/broker. At La Grange Bible church Larry continued to teach Sunday school at times, and he served as the AWANA club game leader for many years.  At Marion Hills Bible Church, Larry has taught Sunday school, served as an elder, and shared preaching responsibilities. Denise and Larry together served in a recovery program for addicts/alcoholics called ‘Surrender and Win’.    

Pastor Matt and Faith Grider

 In 1990 Matt & Faith met at MHBC; 4 years later they were married. Professionally they both are teachers and have used their skills to work with youth at MHBC. Matt has been the youth pastor, has assisted the Pastor and he has been an elder at MHBC since 2001. We love meeting new people and welcome you to MHBC.

“Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, Because of your love and faithfulness.”

Ps. 115:1