Messiah's Committees

Congregational Life

• Support work of hospitality & welcome • Build community & mutual support • Plan effective communication • Organize outreach to new members

Elaine Baumann, Council Liaison

Christine Suhre, Messenger Editor, Youth Coordinator 

Mary Schuerman, Chairperson

Chuck Johnson

Jodie Ball

Gwen Orth

Bev Surchik

Nancy Say

Doreen Gaul 

Publicity Coordinator:

Marischen Nordmeyer-Brundage

Worship, Music, & Arts

• Supervise worship planning • Support choirs & handbell groups • Promote visual & dramatic arts • Recruit worship helpers • Support the Altar Guild

Judy Sherry, Council Liaison

Phyllis Zingelman, Chairperson

Cliff Schmidt, Pastor

Pat Gohs, Altar Guild Representative

Sandy Erickson, Altar Guild Representative

Liz Jahnke

Harry Tobias

LaVerne Tobias

Seasonal Worship Planning Team:

members vary - sign-up at the church

Spiritual Growth & Learning

• Baptism & Early Childhood Ministry • Sunday School • Confirmation Program • Vacation Bible School • Adult Learning Opportunities

Diane Schroeder, Chairperson and Council Liaison

Chris Kehoe (VBS coordinator)

Denise Hammond

Michelle Lussmeyer

Christine Suhre

Finance & Giving

• Support Financial Secretary • Growth in Giving Program • Prepare & monitor annual budget • Keep the congregation informed • Support Gift & Memorial Committee

Eric Roehl, Chairperson and Council Liaison

Char Portzen, Financial Secretary

Cathye Evans

Brian Gregg 

Sue Johnson

Linda Martin

John Peterson

Mary Schuerman

Rhett Suhre

       Gifts & Memorials Sub-Committee: (appointed by Church Council)

       Fran Petersen, chairperson

       Donna Lulling

       Janice Venable 

Youth Ministry

• Help involve youth in all aspects of our congregation • Listen to kids & help them plan activities to build faith & friendship • Support our new Youth Minister

Building Growth Task Force

• Lead planning process for Building expansion • Keep congregation informed • Build concensus & promote suppor. • Advise Council re: legal issues

Marischen Nordmeyer-Brundage, Council Liaison

Open to all Messiah members

Property

• Plan for upkeep & maintenance of buildings & landscape • Organize volunteers

• Ensure adequate insurance • Advise re: Capital improvements

Jeff Kehoe, Council Liaison

Rhett Suhre, Chairperson

David Ball

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Health & Wellness

• Ministry to the homebound • Health & Faith Groups

•“Care Team” Ministries • Health information

Nancy Zick, Chairperson

Jodie Ball

Cathye Evans

Lisa Gregg

Christy Hardcastle

Michelle Lussmeyer

Darla Kromm

Marischen Nordmeyer-Brundage

Donna Pufahl

Mary & Gary Saunders

Mary Schuerman

Christine Suhre

Cliff Schmidt, Pastor 

Outreach Ministry

• Promote Synod & ELCA support • Promote other servant ministries • Annual Time & Talent inventory • Inform of volunteer opportunities • Partner with other congregations

Wally Hinz, Council Liaison

Shawn Cuda, Chairperson

Nancy Zick

Donna Lulling

Sheila Stohr

Pearl Peterson

Personnel (appointed by Church Council)

• Support employees • Maintain job descriptions • Annual performance reviews

• Promote continuing education • Support Mutual Ministry Committee

Doreen Gaul, Chairperson/Council Vice-President/Council Liaison

Mary Schuerman

Bob Otterbacher 

Mutual Ministry Committee (appointed by Church Council)

Gary Saunders, Chairperson

Patricia Gohs, Council President

Howard Schroeder

Kathy Larabee

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Messiah Christian Preschool

Doreen Gaul, Council Liaison

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W/ELCA

Diane Schroeder, Council Liaison/Secretary

Donna Lulling, President

Bev Wood, Vice-President

Phyllis Kaskin, Treasurer

Marischen Nordmeyer, Mission: Growth

Rita Collins, Mission: Action

Cathye Evans, Mission: Community

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Altar Guild

Sandy Ericksen, Chairperson (attends WM&A Committee meetings)

Chuck & Pat Gohs (attends WM&A Committee meetings)

Janice Venable

Elsie Webster

Sue Hinz

Mary Saunders

Sheila Stohr

Tura & Rich Siebman

Pearl & John Peterson

Sue & Chuck Johnson

Kathy Larabee