CONGREATIONAL COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
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Alex Martini - Pastor Shirley Maxwell - Recording Secretary CONGREGATION COUNCIL Officers Joy Gross - President Kathy Zagoric - Vice President Faith Klemick - Secretary COUNCIL MEMBERS Cheryl Fratus-Christian Caregiving Kathy Zagoric - Communication Faith Klemick - Evangelism Charlene Deavor - Family & Youth Craig Nelson - Fellowship Co-Chair Priss Bashore - Finance Co-Chair Jim Maxwell - Finance Co-Chair Katie Noss - Glee Liaison Rich Lepley - Property Co-Chair Bill Laubenheimer - Safety & Security Carol Forbes- Social Ministry Co-Chair Chris Luttermoser-Social Ministry Co-Chair Priss Bashore - Stewardship Co-Chair Jim Maxwell - Stewardship Co-Chair Dick Smith - Worship & Music Chair Jim Fratus Financial Officers Jim King - Associate Treasurer Tom Draude - Associate Treasurer Rick & Bonnie Allen - Financial Secretaries |
Other Key People
Stacie Witmer - Christian Education Rich Lepley & Charlene Deavor - Grocery Gift Cards Joyce Bowers, ELCW President Bob Eichinger - Mens Group President Carolyn King - Scroll Editor Parish Admin Assistant - Shirley Maxwell Staff Susan Niedzwiecki - Organist Karl Segletes - Choir Director Ladies Ensemble/Chimes - Priss Bashore Youth Ministries - Kellen Michalowski Nursery Coordinator, Chandra Ulrich Cleaning Contractor - Sopp Family |
Committees
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Christian Caregiving Committee - The purpose of the Christian Caregiving Committee is to promote involvement of the whole congregation in the nurturing and care of their fellow members. Several subcommittees carry out the work of this committee. See attachment for more information. Cheryl Fratus, Chair
Christian Education Committee - To establish, coordinate and supervise a comprehensive program of Christian education ministry for all members which includes Sunday School, Bible School and the Confirmation program of the church as well as seeking unity with the whole church and partnerships with other churches. Stacie Witmer, Chair Communications Committee - To provide the means by which information about the church is passed on to the community and by which the congregation is informed of activities of the congregation. Shall also be responsible for enhancing communication among members of the congregation. Kathy Zagoric, Chair ELCW - As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirt, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, society, and the world. The ELCW collects glasses for Mary Klaus (medical missionary group), makes quilts for the VA Hospital, makes baby quilts and hats for Pinnacle Health Hospitals, sells RADA cutlery and organizes and prepares funeral lunches. Committee meets the 4th Tuesday of the month Sept thru June. Meeting time 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Program time 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Joyce Bowers, President Evangelism Committee - Our goal is to share the love of Christ within the walls of St. Peter and to reach out to offer that same love to our community. This committee works on various projects throughout the year and will meet based on the need to accomplish our goals and expand our reach. Faith Klemick, Chair Fellowship Committee - To organize and implement events and activities which will enable the congregation to grow in faith and Christian fellowship and through interaction, develop both socially and spiritually.Craig & Tammy Nelson, Co-Chairs Finance Committee – Responsible for fiscal planning and administration of the finances and insurance policies of the congregation. Priss Bashore & Jim Maxwell, Co-Chairs Associate Treasurers, Jim King & Tom Draude Memorial - Purpose is to recommend to council a Memorial Gift List that will be updated and prioritized as required. The list will consist of items that are of lasting value to the congregation. The committee should have three members and a committee chair selected by the congregation council and should meet at least semi-annually and as necessary. The responsibilities of the committee are to research items on the list as to price and suitability in consultation with the pastor, to purchase items on the list if instructed to do so by council and to keep the pastor informed of items on the Memorial Gift List and to inform the pastor of updates to the list. Meetings are held on an as needed basis. Priss Bashore, Chair Memorial Garden Committee - To provide a spiritually appropriate place on the church property for the scattered or spread cremated remains of members of the congregation of St. Peter Lutheran Church so they may become a part of the life of the living garden. The memorial garden is designed to remember those who have gone before us in faith. The ashes which are scattered or spread are recorded in the church office. Meetings are held as needed. Mutual Ministry Committee – To have primary concern for the pastor and the pastor’s family, to be available for counsel, keep the congregation council informed of conditions in the congregation as they affect relations between the pastor and the membership, and to review the development of the parish ministry. Property Committee – Responsible for the first impression of the church from the highways and roads that pass our church. We want the community to see a well maintained structure, an inviting landscape and signs that identify our location. Rich Lepley & David Crouch, Co-Chairs Protocol Committee - The church is governed by policies for each organizational entity from the Pastor and Congregation Council down to various committees. Each committee also has processes that govern their activities that describe the role in the organizational unit. This committee will develop, review and revise, as needed, any and all policies, procedures, manuals and/or guidelines. All documents will first go through the Protocol Committee for their review prior to review and approval by congregation council. All documents will be reviewed and approved by congregation council on an annual basis. Meetings are held on an as needed basis. Social Ministry Committee - Our mission is to extend Christian love and compassion through outreach to help those most in need in our community, near and far, to include the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the victims, and the helpless of all ages, through support of New Hope Ministries, Bethesda Mission, Project Share, Habitat for Humanity, CROP Hunger Walk, Lutheran World Relief and other organizations. Carol Forbes& Chris Luttermoser, Co-Chairs Stewardship – Mission of this committee is to encourage the membership of the church to respond faithfully to Christ’s command to be good and faithful stewards of our time, our talents and abilities, our wealth and possessions, even our life itself…all He has graciously and freely provided to each of us. Members of Council Youth & Family Ministry - The Youth and Family Ministry Committee, with God's guidance, shall provide ministry to and with youth, young adults and young families, so they may grow in faith and in their understanding of themselves as members of the congregation, and to work for the involvement of young people in all aspects of congregational life. This committee meets quarterly. Charlene Deavor, Chair Worship and Music Committee- The Worship and Music committee meets monthly. The Worship and Music Committee deals with all aspects of the worship experience at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Dick Smith, Chair |
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