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Session, Deacons & Committees

The Session...

...is the governing body of the church. Representatives, called elders, are elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms. The Session makes decisions on behalf of the congregation.

 

Elders 2012-2014

 

Patti Ireland, Clerk of Session

Lorri Mills, Associate Clerk

Elders
Class of

2012

Ruth Anne
Foote

Suzette
Gooch

Yolanda
Ross

Michael
Spotts

Elders
Class of

2013

Paula
Couch

Andrew
Marti

Valarie
Wilson

Dennis
Yarman

Elders
Class of

2014

Alan
Ashe

Kathy
Hill

Hazel
McDaniel

Kevin
Moran

 

Decaons...

...are also elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms. Deacons are members who serve others through the ministry of compassion.

 

Decaons, 2012-2014

Deacons
Class of

2012

Mary
Kottkamp

Ginny
Merritt

Mitzi
Moran

Ann
Starks

John
Turnbull

Deacons
Class of

2013

Joyce
Hess

Donna
Gose

Julie
Orta

Dacia
Preston

Jane
Royall

Deacons
Class of

2014


Joe
Ambler

Joan
DeWitt

Keeron
Emmanuel

Lorri
Mills

Joyce
Hess

 

 

2012 COMMITTEES
Members volunteering time and talent to church, community, and the world we love!

 

2012 Committee Chairs

 

Administration Committee

Oversses personnel, budget, stewardship, technology, and use of the building.
MEETS:  3rd Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Dennis Yarman

 

Building and Grounds Committee 

Oversees the physical facilities and coordinates building projects.
MEETS:  3rd Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Nick Downey

 

Christian Education Committee
 Plans the Christian education program for all classes.
MEETS: 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM

 

 

 

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Ruth Anne Foote
Loretta Jefferson

 

Communications and Technology Committee

Supports the Church Web Site, Computer Lab, Computers in the front Office, telephones and the Church Sound Systems.
MEETS: As needed

 

Andrew Marti

 

Community Ministry Committee

Oversees the church’s programs and activities for the community, such as the clothes closet, Jump Ahead tutoring program, Earth Day Celebration, Hagar’s House for homeless women and children, DEAM food collection, DCM, and the Health Ministries Committee.
MEETS: TBA

 

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Kathy Hill
Michael Spotts

 

Congregational Fellowship

Coordinates refreshments and social interaction during after-worship fellowship, special occasions, and other opportunities to share time and hearts.
MEETS: As Needed

 

Suzette Gooch

 

Evangelism Committee

Recruits visitors and new members. Plans and hosts the Gospel Fest each April, to raise funds for camps and conference scholarships for youth and adults.
MEETS: As Needed


Yolanda Ross

 

Peacemaking and Justice Committee

Oversees the justice work for the congregation and metro area, including the Hunger Walk, Prison and Jail Project, and Bread for the World. They witness to peace and advocate for the inclusion of all people.
MEETS: 2nd Thursday, 6:30PM

 

Kevin Moran

 

Worship Committee

Plans Sunday morning worship and other occasions for prayer and worship. They coordinate the liturgical year activities for Advent, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Hosts annual church anniversary celebration in September. 
MEETS: 1st Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Paula Couch