Ministries

GIFT – Growing in Faith Together, Reaching out in Service

The GIFT program is a special annual focus of our church to look at the effectiveness of our current ministries, and to identify how we can do more in 2011 for… Our Congregation, Our Community, and Our World.

Prayer Vigil –

Prayer Request Form

 

CHURCH MINISTRIES

Endowment

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

  • Scott Marty-Council Liaison
  • Neil Densmore
  • Dawn Haag
  • Rackley Ivey
  • Helen Ladwig
  • Bob Schiefelbein

Auditing

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

  • Ann Baumgartner
  • Greg Kellesvig

Nominating

Seeks members to serve in the elected positions.

  • Jean Bower
  • Chris Coffin
  • Linda Magnuson
  • Shelly Murvine
  • Chris Underwood
  • Jim Vogt

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
  • Mary Murvine-Council Liaison
  • Sandy Hook, secretary
  • Amy Kellesvig, co-chair
  • Kerri Oppedisano, co-chair
  • Wes Parks, treasurer
  • Vicky Rosenbaum
  • Diana Rothamer
  • Dustin Schuhmacher
  • Barb Underwood

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

  • Dale Boness
  • Betty Drape
  • Katie Gordon
  • Lydia Haynes
  • Rita Hefty
  • Mitzi Johnson
  • Sara Kittleson-Chair
  • Helen Ladwig
  • Betty Martinson
  • Saundra Roth
  • 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. Inreach/outreach 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.

  • Virgil Haag-Council Liaison
  • Cathie Field
  • Margie Kahl-Chair
  • Bonny Kellogg
  • Lynn Kitsemble
  • Saundra Roth
  • Joan Stensby
  • Linda Stoener

Personnel

  • Shannon Hadac-Council Liaison
  • Sandy Fischer
  • Kim Guenther
  • Chris Murvine
  • Jenelle Ollendick
  • Diana Rothamer
  • 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.

  • Tim Johnson-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.

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

Spiritual Growth & Fellowship

  • Carl Sieg-Council Liaison
  • Pastor John
  • Cathie Anderson
  • Lolly Dickinson
  • Kerstin Edwards-Chair
  • Martha Hartman
  • Nancy Marty
  • Diane Pladziewicz
  • Deb Schneider
  • Linda Schroeder
  • Amy Sinner
  • Joyce Sutton
  • 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.

  • Andy Mullendore-Council Liaison
  • Cathie Anderson
  • Dave Bauambartner
  • Randy Nelson
  • Sally Paille

Women of ELCA Executive Committee

  • Amy Sinner- President
  • Ann Baumgartner-Treasurer
  • Ellen Cook, Monica Circle
  • Rose Klir-Sewing Group
  • Janet Nesheim, Rebecca Circle
  • Saundra Roth-Guild
  • Linda Wahlgren-Sewing Group

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.

  • Mark Mostrom-Council Liaison
  • Jim Cook
  • Carol Engstad
  • Rose Klir
  • Jody Morey
  • Kris Muehlenkamp
  • Don Ritland
  • Gordy Wahlgren
  • Linda Wahlgren
  • Music Directors: Sarahelizabeth Baguhn, Diane Dangerfield, Gary Doty,  Wendy Rasmussen, Barb Underwood

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.

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