Session
The Session serves as the governing body of the church and is made up of 9 elders elected by the Congregation. An Elder is called to be a spiritual leader of the church whose primary concern is trying to discern what God seeks for the church. Each Elder serves a term of three years. The Session is further broken down into three teams of 3 Elders each assisted in their duties by at-large (members and friends of the congregation) members. The teams are defined below:
Home Ministry
Members:
Elders: At- Large Members:
Alicia DeHoff, Chair Phyllis Smith
Susan Nunamaker Gary Michaliga
Jim Richardson Jeff Kann
Jim Benner
Carlos Wampler
Team Description:
This team provides for the care of the church-owned buildings and surrounding property. The responsibilities include:
Spiritual Life Team:
Elders: At-Large Members:
Cathy Michaliga, chair Sara Wade
Lynn Miller Judy Williams
Dirk Grove Stephanie Kann
Ben Miner
Shirley Breslin
Team Description:
This team provides opportunities for members and friends to grow spiritually through the following programs, activities and ministries:
Interpretation and Stewardship Team:
Elders: At-Large Members:
Karen Golden, chair Lauren Neely
Ray Wright Denise Lockwood, Clerk of Session
Doyle Waybright Sandy Buhrman, Mission Advocate
Catherine Orleski, COF Treasurer
Tim Myers, MOM Treasurer
Barbara Schwartz, Financial Secretary
Phyllis Smith, Endowment Officer
Team Description:
This team provides and challenges the church with responsible Christian stewardship of money, time and talents. Their responsibilities include:
Board of Deacons
The office of deacon as stated in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. The Board of Deacons is made up of nine deacons elected by the congregation for a three-year term.
Members:
Doris Wampler, moderator Arlene Wright
Sue Welsh Jim Welsh
Pat Diehl Elaine Reichl
Pam Johnson Joe Reichl
Pam Grove
The many responsibilities and duties of the deacons are:
Care and Compassion:
Services:
Administration:
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