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Bill Norby and his wife, Janet

Bill and Janet NorbyBill and Janet grew up in the Chicago, Illinois area. They have two grown daughters and six grandchildren. Following Bill's retirement from AT&T, they moved to Surprise in 1998.

Bill and Janet were baptized into Christ in 1995. They have been members of the Surprise congregation since it was formed in April, 2000. Bill served as a deacon and the congregation's treasurer before becoming an elder in 2005."




Al Warner and his wife, Brenda

Al and Brenda WarnerAl and Brenda Warner began dating in Detroit, Michigan while they were in high school.  After 33 years of teaching in suburban Detroit, they retired to  south Florida in 2000.  In 2007 they moved to Arizona to be closer to their four grandchildren, two near Denver and two in Surprise.  Al has been an Elder in Michigan, and Florida and now serving  here at Surprise Church of Christ.





Andrew Pickens and his wife, Jill

Drew and Jill PickensDrew and Jill met in college in New Mexico in 1983 and were married in 1987.  They have lived in Surprise since 2004 and have 3 daughters.  Drew has served as a Deacon at Surprise Church of Christ and at the Centerville Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, before moving to Arizona.  Drew and Jill are excited about the opportunity to work with the wonderful brothers and sisters at Surprise.