ARAGO COMMUNITY CHURCH
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
From Left to Right: Megan, Noble, Phinehas, Casper & Elinore
Pastor Noble Weeks & Wife Megan
Pastor Noble and Megan have been married since 2000. Both graduates of San Diego State University, they began their journey in Northern California, where Noble served in law enforcement. During this time, they also embraced a new chapter as parents of Casper, Elinore, and Phinehas. Despite a rewarding career and a deep connection to their community, both Noble and Megan felt a clear calling from God toward full-time ministry. Noble graduated from seminary in May 2013 and began serving as an Associate Pastor. In May 2015, he transitioned fully out of law enforcement to serve as a Senior Pastor. Since August 2018, Pastor Noble and Megan have been faithfully serving the Arago Community Church. As a family, the Weeks love to camp, raft, build, and garden -- finding joy in God's creation alongside their friends and family.
-Click on the video below to hear their story-
Pastor Axel Wright and wife Ariel
Axel & his wife Ariel have 6 children and have lived in Arago for the past 7 years. They have moved into ministry in the community out of a heartfelt desire to serve Christ and to share life with the wonderful people of Arago. Axel attended Georgia Southern University where he received a BA in Writing and Linguistics, and received his MA in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute in 2025. The Wrights believe that it is God's calling on their lives to serve this church and community, and they believe that God creates real and meaningful change when we enact the love of Christ in our everyday lives.
Youth Pastor Kyle Weber and wife Emmeline
Kyle and Emmeline are excited to join the ACC family along with their daughter Tabitha. Both moved to Coos County in the early 2000's but didn't meet until 2021 while attending Riverview Christian Fellowship. They were married in May 2025. Kyle has an adult son , Tyan, who lives in Bend with his family.
Kyle and Emmeline have a passion for the Lord and desire to grow everyday in relationship, worship, prayer and the Word of God!
Elder - Gary Lillie and wife Brenda
Gary grew up in Arago, just outside of Myrtle Point, married Brenda and
they raised their 6 children here. He is a retired power company lineman
who enjoys his 15 grandchildren. He became a Christian in 1976 and
started attending ACC. He has served on the board off and on for over
40 years. One of his favorite verses is Ecclesiastes 12:13 that sums up
man's duty to his Creator.
Deacon Board Member-
Bill Hales and wife Glenda
Bill attended school in Coquille and has been married to his high school
sweetheart, Glenda, for over 50 years. Bill bowed his head and admitted
his need for a Savior at ACC in 1980. He worked as a land surveyor while
they raised their two sons. He has ministered on the board off and on for
about 20 years. He enjoys walking his dog and helping people.
Deacon Board Member -
Aaron Gilbert & wife Sally
Aaron was born and raised in upstate New York and lived there for 33 years. He and Sally were married there, and moved to Oregon in 2006. They have 3 sons, 2 granddaughters and 2 grandsons.
Deacon Board Member
Raye Pride and husband Ed
Raye and her husband Ed returned to Arago Church, (the first church they attended after they were married), when they moved back to Oregon after 43 years living in Washington. Ed retired from over 40 years of work in the power industry. Raye has spent over 50 years involved in various aspects of Christian ministry, on church staff, as a ministry leader, and as an overseas missionary. She is currently involved in Women's Ministry and Continuing Education at ACC. Raye's passion is studying and teaching God's Word to others, with the goal of seeing lives changed by Jesus through His Word and His Holy Spirit. The Prides are the proud parents of two daughters and their families.
Deacon Board Member-
Jordan Frank and wife Diane
Jordan is originally from northeast Kansas, and moved to Oregon after marrying his wife Diane in 2016. Jordan was raised attending church and has been playing or leading worship since the age of 14. In 2023, Jordan and Diane were blessed with their daughter Maggie Mae, and are looking forward to the arrival of their second child in May 2026. Jordan and his family enjoy DIU projects, road trips,
and a good BBQ.
Deacon Board Member-
Bryan Trendell & wife Jean
Bryan & Jean Trendell have shared nearly 46 years together, including 36 years of marriage, building a life rooted in love, commitment, and community. Lifelong residents of Coos County, they recently moved from Coos Bay to Coquille three years ago and began attending ACC. They are the proud parents of three grown children and are joyfully embracing a new season of life as grandparents.
Deacon Board Member -
Terry Bair and wife Juanita
Terry moved to Arago in 1983 and he and Juanita were married in 1984. He was baptized in 1999 and has attended Arago Church since then.
He is a retired timber faller/logger for 40+ years.
Board Chairman
Josh Gibbons and wife Berea
Josh grew up in the Willamette Valley and moved to Myrtle Point in 2021. He has been married to Berea for nine years and they have three children together. Josh is a general contractor who enjoys fixing up rundown houses and making them beautiful again. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in 2014. He has served on the ACC board since 2025.
