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Administrative Council

Chairperson-Jim Gatewood

Vice Chairperson-Joe Shaver

 

This group meets every other month and is responsible for the over all administration of the church property and program.  Each of the other committees reports to Administrative council about accomplishments and goals, and the Ad. Council coordinates the efforts of all in making ministry happen.  All committee chairs are a member of this council along with other officers and several at large members as well. 

 

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Age Level

Co-Chairperson-Rhonda Windhorst

Co-Chairperson-Joyce Wright

 

This program is a major program planning committee in our church.  Many of the activities that happen are planned through the age level ministries.  They are responsible for making sure children, youth, young adult, adult, and senior adults all have effective and meaningful ministries. 

 

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Daycare Board

Co-Chairperson-Jerry Littlefield

Co-Chairperson-Debbie Bennett

Child Development Center Director-Jennifer Webster

 

This group oversees the administration of our child development center.  We have a wonderful ministry here to the children and young families of our community.  They meet the third Tuesday of each month.

 

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Church Van

Co-Chairperson-Dallas Bennett

Co-Chairperson-Jim Unruh

 

This is a new committee that works in conjunction with the Trustees to take care of our church vans.  This committee sets policy for use of the vans and makes sure they are in good working order.

 

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Communications

Chairperson-Dottie Strother

 

Takes care of a wide variety of publicity kinds of items.  They have been working on our pictorial directory, name tags, advertising of church events, and several other things.  The committee meets as needed and works hard at carrying the Good News of what is happening in our church to others.

 

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Education

Chairperson-Bart Magill

 

This new committee (separated from Age Level Committee) is responsible for maintaining a program of Christian Education for our church.  This mainly involves Sunday School, but will also provide other opportunities for education and growth. 

 

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Evangelism

Co-chairperson-David Westerfield

 

Bringing the gospel to life is a focal point of this group.  This group oversees our follow up on first time visitors and making invitations to new people to come to our church  They also organize spiritual enrichment events during the year such as revivals.

 

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Finance

Co-Chairperson-Ron Poulsen

Co-Chairperson-Geneva Hamlin

 

This group is responsible for keeping track of our ongoing financial affairs.  They look at monthly income, expenditures, and giving to special causes.  This group is critical in helping us maintain a healthy financial picture and making sure we handle what God gives us in a responsible way.   Finance Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month. 

 

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Kitchen

 

The kitchen committee makes sure we have the proper equipment for our kitchen and that things are maintained and organized properly.  All those good United Methodist pot-lucks depend on a good facility in which to serve them!

 

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Lay Leadership

Chairperson-Rev. Mark Shepherd

 

This is the "nominating committee" of the church and makes sure each committee has the proper volunteers for making ministry happen.  They try hard to help everyone find a way of serving God. 

 

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Nurture

Chairperson-Jo Ann Magill

 

This committee does exactly what the name implies.  They NURTURE.  This is a group that watches to make sure we keep with our shut ins and people who are ill.  They also work on receptions for Confirmation Class, for 90th birthdays, graduation, and other similar celebrations.  The committee meets 3 to 4 times a year and does a great job of nurturing others. 

 

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Outreach

Chairperson-Nancy Brumback

 

This is one of the main "mission arms" of the church.  Outreach organizes mission work with Habitat for Humanity, Red Bird Mission, and almost 25 other local and worldwide outreach projects.  They provide you with opportunities to get involved in a meaningful mission project through our church.

 

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Sound System

Chairperson-Jonathan Windhorst

 

This committee makes sure the sound system operates effectively for our worship experiences.  They operate the sound board for services and train people to use it. 

 

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Staff Parish Relations

Chairperson-Rogers Queen

 

This is the "personnel committee" for our church.  They are responsible for overseeing the Pastor and hiring/evaluating church staff on an ongoing basis.  This group generally meets monthly.  Keeping a strong staff is a vital key to a good church.  Serves as the liaison between the congregation and church staff.

 

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Stewardship

Chairperson-Lee Hart

 

This group organizes and implements our fall pledge drive and year round emphasis on giving to the church.  Our church depends on loyal giving by its members, and this group encourages that. 

 

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Trustees

 

Trustees are responsible for operating and maintaining our church building and equipping of the church and parsonage.  Keeping a sound and attractive facility makes strong ministry possible.  We have a large facility and it is important for us to take care of what God has given us.

 

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Worship

Chairperson-Rosanne Broome

 

Worship Committee coordinates special events all year long through creative experiences.  They gear up for special seasons of the year, specifically Lent/Easter and Christmas, but help with many others as well. 

 

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