Church Council ~ Jim Flick, Chairperson (2008)
The Church Council envisions, plans, implements, and evaluates the overall mission and ministry of the congregation. This is the primary decision-making body of our church and its members are our central leaders. Council meetings are held bi-monthly, usually on the last Wednesday of the month. All members and constituents are welcome to attend.
Recording Secretary, Elna Rogers (2006)
Financial Secretary, Rhonda Hinman (1999)
Treasurer, Ruth Cline (2002)
Finance Chair, Jim Thompson (2009)
Staff-Parish Chair, Rick Cooper (2010)
Steering Team Chair, Rick Cooper (2011)
Trustee Chair, Elected by Trustees
Fellowship Chair, Rhonda Hinman (2004)
Missions Chair, Judy Ross (2008)
Worship Chair, Sharon Flick (2002)
Hospitality Co-Chairs Rhonda Petro (2011)
Marcia Hess (2011)
Memorial Secretary, Julie Sittig (2012)
Historian, Doris Krossovitch (2006)
Lay Member to Conference. Alexis Renbarger (2005)
Lay Leader, Julie Becktell (2010)
Pastor/Nominations Chair, Sherri Swanson (1999)
Youth Representative, Dana Hammons (2012)
At-Large Members, Ogden Krossovitch (2008)
Robert Becvar (2012)
Albert Brayboy (2012)
Staff-Parish Relations Committee ~ Rick Cooper, Chairperson (2010)
The SPRC works to strengthen the relationship between the congregation and our paid staff. Committee members conduct annual evaluations and make salary recommendations for all employees. Working closely with our District Superintendent, this committee offers consultation in the appointment process so that the congregation’s needs are clearly identified and appropriate pastoral leadership is secured.
Lay Member to Conference, Alexis Renbarger (2005)
(Term ends 2012)
Rick Cooper
Mary Klug
(Term Ends 2013)
Nancy Caid
Craig Goodenough
(Term Ends 2014)
Sue Rubeck
Faye Sittig
Board of Trustees ~ Chairperson - T/B/A
The Board of Trustees has responsibility for the supervision, oversight, and care of all property and equipment owned by the church. They elect officers who serve as legal representatives of the congregation. Our Trustees often schedule work days in the spring and/or fall; for these events and other special projects, they rely on the assistance of everyone in the church family to keep our building in good shape.
(Term ends 2012)
Davis Hess
Ron Petro
Doug Hinman
(Term ends 2013)
Jayne Payne
Bill Ross
Ellen Sokolowski
(Term ends 2014)
Robert Becvar
Doug Deau
Joe Hinman
Nominations & Leadership Development Committee ~ Sherri Swanson, Chairperson (1999)
The Lay Leadership (Nominations) Committee recruits, prepares and develops effective lay leadership to guide the ministry of the congregation. Committee members seek to identify the gifts, skills, interests and abilities of individuals in the congregation, and match these with opportunities for service. They nominate a slate of officers to be elected by the annual Church Conference for the coming year.
Lay Leader, Julie Becktell (2010)
(Term ends 2012)
George Koebel
Bill Ross
(Term Ends 2013)
Linda Flick
Bonnie Pickens
(Term ends 2014)
Eleanor Desmond
Elna Rogers
Finance Committee ~ Jim Thompson, Chairperson (2009)
The Finance Committee is charged with the task of preparing an annual budget for adoption by the Church Council. The committee determines what fundraising methods will be used to adequately support the church’s ministry and interprets to the congregation the biblical and theological basis for good stewardship practices.
Financial Secretary, Rhonda Hinman
Counter, Ogden Krossovitch
Treasurer, Ruth Cline
Lay Leader, Julie Becktell
Lay Member to Conference, Alexis Renbarger
Memorial Secretary, Julie Sittig
Church Council Chair, Jim Flick
Staff-Parish Chair, Rick Cooper
At-Large Member, Sally Frye
Trustee Representatives, elected by Trustees
Education Committee
The Education Committee provides opportunities for learners of all ages to grow in Christian faith. In our church, this committee coordinates our weekly Sunday School and Children’s Church ministry. It may also oversee programs such as: Bible studies, youth fellowship, and Vacation Bible School.
Sunday School Teachers
Elementary:
Mary Behrle
Sabrina Bellaire
Nancy Caid
Dana Hammons
Gayle Martin
Middle School:
Julie Becktell
Nancy Caid
Cheryl Kersey
Rhonda Petro
Adults:
Sherri Swanson
Children's Church and Summer Program:
Mary Behrle
Worship Committee ~ Sharon Flick, Chairperson (2002)
The Worship Committee coordinates with the pastor and music leaders to ensure that our worship services are uplifting and meaningful for the congregation. Committee members give particular attention to our worship services during the holiday seasons (such as Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter) and at other special times.
Choir Director, Sharon Flick
Organist, Martha Spychalski
Praise Band
Mary Klug
Julie Becktell
Bill Swanson
Head Usher/Sound System, Jim Flick
Banners, Doris Krossovitch
Video Technology
Doug Hinman
Sabrina Bellaire
Cheryl Kersey
Ron Petro
At-Large Members:
(Term ends 2012)
Sabra Lambert
Bill Swanson
(Term Ends 2013)
Debby Springer
Chris Zebell
(Term Ends 2014)
Joan Davidson
Robin Ireland
Fellowship Committee ~ Rhonda Hinman - Chairperson
The Fellowship Committee plans occasions for our church family to gather together, form relationships with one another, and have fun. Some past events have included: Harvest Dinner, Easter Breakfast, Summer Picnic, Hawaiian Luau, Mexican Fiesta, Game Night, and Bowling.
(Term ends 2012)
Jim Flick
Sharon Flick
Doug Hinman
Elna Rogers
(Term Ends 2013)
Jim Ireland
Robin Ireland
Faye Sittig
(Term Ends 2014)
Vera Deau
Doreen Hammons
Missions Committee ~ Judy Ross - Chairperson
The Missions Committee calls us to reach out with the love of Christ wherever there is need in our community and around the world. With donations from the congregation, this committee has engaged in several hands-on mission projects, including: school bags for Haiti, health kits for hurricane victims, care packages for military troops, and supplies for our local food pantry.
Harbor Country Food Pantry, Doris Krossovitch
(Term ends 2012)
Nancy Davis
Sally Preece
Yuriko Cooper
Pat Dimmitt
(Term Ends 2014)
Shirley Schroeter
Sheila Swanson
Hospitality Team
The Hospitality Team offers “radical hospitality” to visitors at our worship services. Team members are charged with the task of letting people know our doors are open and providing a generous welcome to all who enter our building. They make sure that each guest is greeted warmly and personally, introduced to others, and invited to coffee hour or other church events. Informational packets and/or gifts also may be provided.
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Marcia Hess & Rhonda Petro
(Term ends 2012)
Beverly Harrington
Jane Temple
(Term ends 2013)
Faye Sittig
Dorothy Shook
(Term ends 2014)
Bill Swanson
Other Service Positions
Many other individuals share their time generously with the congregation in caring for a variety of ongoing ministries. Though not a part of any specific committee, these are some of the people who serve our church in important ways.
Membership Secretary ~ Cheryl Kersey
Greeter Coordinators ~ George & Vivian Koebel
Prayer Tree Coordinator ~ Jane Temple
Church Sign ~ Nancy Davis & Sue Rubeck
Library Resources ~ Joan Davidson
Kitchen Supplies ~ Rhonda Hinman
Funeral Dinner Co-Coordinators ~ Rhonda Hinman & Chris Zebell
Caregiving Cards ~ Dawn Hayes
Steering Team
The Steering Team is a short-term task force of people who are looking at the “big picture” of our congregation’s ministry and charting a course for the future – specifically for the next ten years. Finding ways to reach new people – especially young people – is a high priority. The Steering Team will engage in prayer, study, and discussion over a period of several months. Ultimately, this group will make recommendations to the Church Council regarding possible changes which could make our ministry more vital, relevant, and accessible for those not yet participating in the congregation.
Steering Team Chair: Rick Cooper
Pastor Sherri Swanson
Julie Becktell
Bob Behrle
Karen Christ
Rick Cooper
Vera Deau
Tracy Donner
Rhonda Hinman
Gayle Martin
Bill Payne
Ron Petro
Bill Swanson
Bob Tatina
