leadership

ELC Staff

John Twiton, Pastor
john.twiton@elcmthoreb.org

Jim Ranney, Youth & Family Ministry
youth@mhtc.net

Kathy O’Donnell, Office Manager
elc@mhtc.net

Heidi Larson, Director – Agape Christian Preschool
agapekids@mhtc.net

Brian Johnson, Custodian

Church Council

Church Committees

Endowment Committee

Supervises the funds given as an endowment to this congregation. The interest from the investments is disbursed annually.

• John Phillips
• Jim Cook
• Neil Densmore
• Dawn Haag
• Bob Schiefelbein
• Bill Steinhauer

Auditing Committee

Reviews the church financial records in preparation for the annual meeting.

• Ann Baumgartner
• Steve Hall

Nominating Committee

Seeks members to serve in the elected positions.

• Grace Casey
• Doug Nesheim
• Pam Peterson
• Linda Schroeder
• Kelly Steinl
• John Wyss

Agape

Supervises the preschool program to ensure it provides a loving, Christ-centered learning environment for children three to five years of age. Responsible for ensuring the preschool is in compliance with state and local licensing requirements. Also responsible for financial, physical plant and personnel supervision.

• Heidi Larson
• David Edwards-Council Liaison
• Kevin Ollendick
• Diane Bartz
• Stacy Baum, co-chair
• Amy Kellesvig, co-chair
• Polly Rosborough
• Vicky Rosenbaum
• Becky Strube-Secretary
• Dan Van Galen

Budget and Finance

Oversees the financial and budget aspects of the church, including: securing and delivering offering to the back, maintaining the appropriate number and types of bank accounts, ensuring the availability of financial resources as needed, expenditure of the undesignated memorials and preparation of the annual budget for congregation approval atthe Annual Meeting.

• Ann Baumgartner
• Shawn Cannon-Council Liaison, Treasurer
• Greg Kellesvig
• Bob Schiefelbein
• Richard Sutton

Care Team Ministry

• Lois Alm
• Cathie Anderson
• Dale Boness
• Betty Drape
• Katie Gordon
• Julie Haebig
• Lydia Haynes
• Rita Hefty
• Mitzi Johnson
• Sara Kittleson-Chair
• Helen Ladwig
• Mary Lokken
• Betty Martinson
• Saundra Roth
• Joyce Sutton
• Pearl Vierima

Inreach/Outreach

Ongoing and new ways to reach out to members and the community to bring people into the congregation. It also seeks to enhance hospitality extended to all members and visitors. It also manages new members, visitation of shut-ins and nursing home residents, inactive members; transportation; special events such as Lenten meals, Progressive Dinner, and Church Picnic.

• Kolleen Nesheim-Council Liaison
• Ellen Cook
• Cathie Field
• Margie Kahl-Chair
• Bonny Kellogg
• Lynn Kitsemble
• Rhonda Lund
• Saundra Roth
• Joan Stensby
• Linda Stoener

Personnel

• Brad Murkve-Council Liaison
• Sandy Fischer
• Shannon Hadac
• Cindy Hamburg
• Anne Iverson
• Mary Jo Nelson-Chair
• Janelle Ollendick
• Pastor John

Property and Technology

Provides for the maintenance and improvement of all the real and personal property of the congregation. Provide the equipment and materials necessary to carry out the mission and ministry. Provide for the scheduled maintenance and replacement of property and equipment.

• Andy Mullendore-Council Liaison
• Neil Densmore
• Kay Dangerfield
• Brian Johnson
• Paul Kellesvig
• Craig Kittleson
• Dennis Lokken
• Willis Martinson
• Sharon Schiefelbein-Chair
• Randy Ziebarth

Social Action Ministry

Considers issues of a social nature. Service projects, health ministries, social issues; facilitates workshops and seminars; provides volunteers for service projects.

• Julie Haebig-Council Liaison
• Nancy Balbach
• Kari Carden
• Steve Heusuk
• John Nielsen

Spiritual Growth & Fellowship

• Chris Coffin-Council Liaison
• Pastor John
• Ellen Cook
• Lolly Dickinson
• Kerstin Edwards-Chair
• Betty Glanzer
• Martha Hartman
• Nancy Marty
• Jenny Mason
• Diane Pladziewicz
• Deb Schneider
• Amy Sinner
• Ellen Walton

Stewardship

Seeks to help members realize their full potential as members of the Body of Christ by the use of each person’s Time, Talent and Treasure. This committee also manages the fall Stewardship Renewal Drive.

• Ken Paille-Council Liaison
• Cathie Anderson
• Don Gordon
• John Phillips
• Deb Schneider

Women of ELCA Executive Committee

• Betsy Baguhn- President
• Ann Baumgartner-Treasurer
• Betty Drape-Rebecca Circle
• Betty Glanzer-Sarah Circle
• Rose Klir-Sewing Group
• Vivian Stone-Guild
• Julie Vasen-Monica Circle
• Rubelle Zwald-Faith Circle

Worship and Music

Provide for inviting, inspirational worship; schedules the communion servers; oversees ushers, lay readers, choir members, special music, drama, bread bakers, nursery workers and altar guild.

• Amy Hall-Council Liaison
• Jim Cook
• Rose Klir
• Jody Morey
• Kris Muehlenkamp
• Gordy Wahlgren
• Linda Wahlgren
• Music Directors: Diane Dangerfield, Gary Doty, Sandy Glaeve, Wendy Rasmussen

Youth & Family

Coordinates with the Youth Ministry Associate. Plans for the nurture of adults, youth and children in Christian life and faith. Ministries include confirmation, Sunday School, adult forum, family activity nights and summer camp programs.

• Carl Sieg-Council Liaison
• Sandy Bartelt
• Cyndy Densmore
• Diane Farnsworth
• Carol Nielsen
• Jim Ranney
• Vicki Spellman
• Carly Densmore
• Hannah Bartelt