Hollie was born in Somerville, New Jersey. She is the oldest of three girls. She graduated from high school and after a short time in Nursing school went on the become a dental assistant. She met her husband Bruce and they were married in 1977. They both came to the Lord in March of 1987. They have three grown and married children and 5 grandchildren. Hollie has been serving as a Sunday school teacher for many years!
Helen was born to missionary parents in southern Colombia, South America. She realized her need for a Savior while very young and made a decision to follow and serve Him all of her life. Helen was homeschooled, then came to the US for high school, graduated from the Latin American Institute, NYC, and a three-year evening Bible School program. She married her husband, James Tielmann in 1958 and both went to serve in Colombia as missionaries under Christian Missions in Many Lands for 20 years.
