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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2014 Annual Report—Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Receiving the Lord, Revealing His Love
President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pastor Daniel M. Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pastor Beverly C. DeBord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2014 Grace Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2014 Council and Council Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Report of the Congregation Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
North American Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Comparative Balance Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Report of the Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Restricted Revenues and Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Memorial Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2015 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Endowment Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Financial Stewardship Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ministry Expansion Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Director of Discipleship and Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ministry Area: Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ministry Area: Youth and Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ministry Area: Faith Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ministry Area: Hospitality Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ministry Area: Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Ministry Area: Outreach and Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ministry Area: Parish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ministry Area: Property Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ministry Area: Worship and Prayer Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Marriages and Deaths in 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Baptisms in 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
New Members Received 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 41
Roster of Ministry Team Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Dear Friends in Christ,
The pages that follow this letter comprise the 2014 Annual Report for Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church. This report will be presented for review,
discussion, and approval at our congregation’s bi-annual meeting on
Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. The meeting will replace the Sunday
School classes for adults and high school students on this Sunday. Please
read this report before the meeting. The bylaws of our church constitution
require that the agenda for the March bi-annual meeting include time for
“review and evaluation of the mission, goals, and programs of Grace
Evangelical Lutheran Church.” Our membership will have the opportunity to
ask questions, enter into discussion, share opinions and offer suggestions to
the leadership of our congregation.
The past year at Grace has been one filled with many challenges and the
ever-present and abundant blessings of God. One of these many blessings
was “moving into” our newly-constructed Ministry Expansion project – now
the real work of ministry expansion continues; that is, using this new, physical
asset to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Please bring your copy of the annual report to the meeting on March 22. I
hope to see each of you at this important meeting.
Sharing in His Service,
Jeff Butterfield
Council President
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PASTOR POWELL’S PERSPECTIVE
Daniel M. Powell, Senior Pastor
In a staff devotion (we meet together daily for devotion and prayer)
offered by Tom Brodbeck, I remember the phrase “low cost surpluses
as compared with sacrifice.” This comparison, so relevant and
applicable to our past 12 months of ministry, serves as the catalyst for
my 2014 Annual Report.
First, I am NOT saying that our congregation has never “sacrificed”
until the year 2014!
I am saying that our congregation has demonstrated sacrificial giving
in 2014 and, now, into 2015 in an exemplary manner! Sacrificial giving,
as compared with “low cost surplus,” is the return or investment of our God-given
resources to a degree that actually impacts our daily living and giving. I remember
reading the message on the sign outside of a local church:
Give God what is right, not what is left!
Our Grace Mission Statement is~~~Receiving the Lord, Revealing His Love and our
Grace congregation is revealing God’s love sacrificially in a variety of ways. For
example:
Our Community Center and the numerous lives and ministries already benefitted
through using this beautiful, functional resource.
Our Grace Garden Ministry, with “soil, sweat, and tears,” producing through God’s
providence 3 ½ tons (7000+ pounds) of vegetables, enabling countless people to
enjoy fresh vegetables, and generating well over $5000 for St. John’s Food Pantry.
Our ministry expansion project, specifically the additional classrooms, enabling us
to expand our ministries with youth and children, with Bible studies, and 4+ adult
Sunday school opportunities each week.
Our financial partnership, enabling us to fulfill every approved ministry promise and
to meet the acknowledged, expected, and challenging reality of debt reduction.
Our Endowment Committee, closely monitoring this significant-shared-investment
and enabling several approved ministries through monies generated through this
fund
Our 20th Grace Auction, raising nearly $11,000 in three hours to strengthen and
further our partnership with The Springfield Soup Kitchen and The Open Hands-Free
Store.
We have much to be thankful for as our Lord guides us to and through the conclusion
of 2015! Our Lord continues to bless us mightily as we bless others faithfully “with what
we, ourselves, have received from God.” Keep up the good work, for this is God’s
work!
Pastor Daniel M. Powell
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WHOLEHEARTED DISCIPLESHIP
Pastor Beverly C. DeBord
At various times in my life as a disciple of Jesus, I have been drawn to
particular biblical figures—early on, the virgin Mary; later, Deborah the
judge. But my exemplars haven’t always been women. At times, I’ve
learned my lessons from Peter and Paul, and recently my focus has
been Caleb.
As a forty-year-old, Caleb was picked by Moses to do reconnaissance
with Joshua before God’s chosen people were to enter the Promised
Land. Caleb discharged this duty so faithfully that, although his report
was rejected, God promised Caleb he would be one of only two of his
generation allowed to enter the Land he had explored. Forty-five
years later, God kept His promise—because Caleb “had followed the LORD, the God
of Israel, wholeheartedly” (Joshua 14:8, 9, and 14).
What better description could a child of God desire? And what better example and
goal for God’s people?
In the last year, I have rejoiced to see the fruit of ground plowed and seed planted
over the past decade and more. That fruit shows itself in many forms: the Navigators
program taking root and resulting in new leadership and active discipleship, the
willingness and fervor of lay teachers for Sunday studies and mid-week groups, one-to-
one discipling relationships developing inside our congregation and out, the gentle
explosion of mutual care among God’s people at Grace, and our demonstrated
commitment to use God’s expanded facilities for His glory and the growth of His
kingdom. These are all signs of following the Lord God wholeheartedly. And I have
rejoiced to be part of what God is doing in and through the people who follow Him.
At eighty-five years of age, Caleb might have been seen as a man whose past was
more glorious than his future. But, remember, Caleb was whole-hearted. No half
measures for him! So he asked for the fulfillment of God’s full promise: “I am just as
vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then. Now give me this hill country that the
Lord promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the [enemies] were there
and their cities were large and fortified, but, the Lord helping me, I will drive them out
just as he said.”
And so it must be with us—you and me and the people of God at Grace. Time
changes many things, but it must never be allowed to dim our fervor for following our
Lord. Much has been accomplished, but there is much more to be done. And so we
turn our faces to the task before us—to follow our Lord wholeheartedly—“not by might
nor by power but by the Spirit of our God” (Zechariah 4:6). Amen.
Pastor Beverly C. DeBord
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2014 GRACE STAFF
Daniel M. Powell, Senior Pastor
Beverly C. DeBord, Associate Pastor
John Andrews, Ministry Assistant for Communications (April through December)
Tom Brodbeck, Director of Discipleship and Administration
Shawn Dawson, Principal Organist/Director of Music Ministry
Carol Drown, Nursery Attendant
Darla Kalifoot, Ministry Assistant for Finance and Data
Margie Kuziak, Director of Faith Journey
Matt Rugh, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries
Tom Stelzer, Caretaker
2014 COUNCIL AND OFFICERS
Mark Klopfenstein, President
Matt Rugh, Vice President (replaced by
Dave Marlin in July)
Sandy Thompson, Secretary
Robyn Koch-Schumaker, Treasurer
Jeff Butterfield
Paul Buckles
Debbie Lange
Eric Leeth
Sean Pierce
Mark Russell
Lance Jones
Justin Mohler
Ginger Hennig
Gathering for the dedication of the Community Center, September 7, 2014
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2014 REPORT OF THE GRACE CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
Sandy Thompson, Secretary
The 2014 Grace Council included the following members: Pastor Daniel Powell, Pastor
Beverly DeBord, President Mark Klopfenstein, Vice President Matt Rugh (replaced as
Vice-President by Jeff Butterfield in July and as a council member by Dave Marlin at
the same time), Secretary Sandy Thompson, Treasurer Robyn Koch-Schumaker, and
Council Representatives: Jeff Butterfield, Paul Buckles, Deb Lange, Eric Leeth, Sean
Pierce, Mark Russell, Lance Jones, Justin Mohler, and Ginger Hennig.
Following is a monthly summary of the key issues discussed and voted on in 2014. The
Grace Council oversees worship life including financial, property and staffing matters.
The full and complete minutes from these meetings may be found in hard copy in the
Grace Staff Office or online at www.grace-nalc.org.
January: This meeting was held during the annual Council Retreat. Key issues
discussed included year end financials, and updates on staffing, ministry expansion
project (MEP), capital campaign and a Community wide sermon series.
February: This month Council voted on several items including The Endowment
Committee moving funds to the Springfield Foundation, the
Nominating Committee for 2014, the Audit Committee for
2014, approval of 2013 Pastoral Evaluations, allocation of
surplus funds from 2013 budget, a staffing proposal for the
new Director of Children and Youth Ministry, and moving the
Grace Archives to the Heritage Center. Several updates
including MEP, Spiritual Support, Youth Mission trip fundraising,
and the Community Wide 3 week sermon series were
reviewed. Materials for orientation of new Council members
were also reviewed.
March: Council voted on approval of the Ministry Assistant of
Communications. Information was shared about Pastoral
Visitation responsibilities, MEP, Capital Campaign, Spiritual
Support Team, Endowment Fund transfer, as well as updates
on Grace Archives to Heritage Center, DYCM, Navigators,
the Together We Believe Worship Celebration. The upcoming Congregational
Meeting and Care Circles were also discussed. Also on March 30th the
Congregational Meeting was held during which updates were provided on the MEP,
Endowment Committee, the new positions of Ministry Assistant for Communication and
Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry, Adult Education, Navigators, and Care
Circles. The 2014 Nominating Committee ballot was approved and the 2013 Annual
Report was accepted.
April: Council voted on and approved a new Building Use Policy; Dave Marlin to
replace Matt Rugh’s vacating Council position, and Jeff Butterfield to assume the role
of Vice President on Council in July when Matt begins his Staff role. Council was
updated on the Ministry Expansion Project, Capital Campaign progress, the Spiritual
Support team, the Navigators parnership progress, Endowment Fund transfer being
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complete, and information regarding the upcoming Ohio Mission District Convocation.
May: Council voted on and approved a proposal for new assistant treasurer, updates
to the previously approved Building Use Policy, and changes to Pastor Powell’s Housing
Allowance, and a proposal for advanced funds to help the Centennial Planning team
order the cookbooks which will be repaid
upon sale of the cookbooks. Council also
received updates on the Ministry
Expansion Project, Capital Campaign
progress, the Spiritual Support team, and
the summary from the Ohio Mission District
Convocation
June: Council voted on and approved a
proposal for Pastor Beverly’s primary
insurance to be switched to Medicare as
of July 1, 2014, a proposed budget for an
Open House Celebration for the Ministry
Expansion, and a furniture proposal for
Matt Rugh’s Grace office. Council was
also updated on the Ministry Expansion
Project, Capital Campaign progress, the
Spiritual Support team, the Council
Nominating Committee for 2014, Summer Adult Sunday School, Endowment Fund
distributions, the upcoming NALC Convocation, a plan for appreciation of the Brick
and Mortar team and on the 2013 church audit.
July: Council only voted on usual reports, and received updates on the Ministry
Expansion Project, Capital Campaign progress, the Spiritual Support team, the Ministry
Expansion Open House, the Nominating Committee progress, the 2013 Church Audit
and Brick and Mortar appreciation.
August: Council accepted the report of the 2013 church audit, approved a proposal
to send any monies collected for World Hunger to Lutheran World Relief, and
approved a new facility access/security proposal. Council was updated on the
progress of the Ministry Expansion Project, the Capital Campaign, the Spiritual Support
team, the Ministry Expansion Open House, Council Nominating Committee, the Brick
and Mortar appreciation. They were also provided an update from the Financial
Stewardship team and Pastor Powell and Mark Klopfenstein shared their experiences
from NALC Convocation.
September: Time was spent in Executive Session reviewing Pastor Beverly DeBord’s
request to move to ½ time as of July 1, 2015 and the need to create a Call Committee
to call a new Associate Pastor. Council also approved a list of names from the
Nominating Committee for the November ballot for open Council and Endowment
Committee positions. Council was updated on the Ministry Expansion Project, Capital
Campaign progress, the Spiritual Support team, the Navigators partnership progress,
information was gathered to help create new job descriptions for the new Associate
Pastor and Pastor DeBord, information about the new Thursday evening programming
Potluck in the new Youth Wing
(February 2014)
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at Grace was shared and Pastor Powell
requested Estimate of Giving cards from all
Council members.
October: Included a Special Congregational
Meeting on 10/19 to consider a proposal to
create a Call Committee to call a new Associate
Pastor, due to Pastor DeBord decreasing her
hours, and the proposal passed. Council
meeting included lengthy discussion and passing
of the 2015 proposed ministry plan budget. Also
passed was a list of names proposed for the Call
Committee. Updates included Nominating
Committee, Navigators, and upcoming Council
officer elections.
November: Some time was spent reviewing the
Treasurer’s report and 2015 Ministry Plan budget
deficit. Information was also shared regarding
the Call Committee, Navigator update, a
proposal for the Grace Library, and preparation
for the Congregational Meeting and December
Council elections. Also in November was the
semi-annual Congregational Meeting. An
amendment to the NALC constitution was
approved to the change the wording regarding
the annual convocation, eliminating the words “in August.” The 2015 Council and
Endowment Committee ballots were voted on and approved, the Endowment
Committee reported on their work in 2014, the YTD balance and budget numbers
were presented along with the Ministry pledging totals for 2015 and the Proposed
Operating budget for 2015 which was approved as well. Updates were offered on the
Capital Campaign and Ministry Expansion as well. Grace has much to Praise God for!
December: Meeting this month included approval of Housing allowances for the
Pastors and Tom Brodbeck. Updates were also given regarding the Call Committee
progress, a projector project for the Sanctuary, 2015 Council Devotions, Pastoral
evaluations for 2015 and the Reveal survey that will be coming up as part of the
Navigators partnership.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandy Thompson
Council Secretary
Pastor Powell in the dunk tank at
the Ministry Expansion Open House
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THE NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH (NALC)
The North American Lutheran Church has finished its fourth full year as a church body.
God has continued to richly bless us in these early days. A quick look at the NALC
today reminds us of the scope of God’s blessings on our church body:
The NALC now includes more than 385
congregations and more than 140,000 baptized
members, from Alaska to Florida, from British
Columbia to Puerto Rico
As many as 69 newer congregations are part of
the NALC; some of them mission starts, others recently-formed but already self-
sufficient and rapidly growing
NALC missionaries are now serving the Lord in Ecuador, South Sudan/Uganda,
India, Mongolia, and China
The North American Lutheran Seminary [NALS} is in full operation, with future pastors
pursuing their studies both at the Seminary Center in Pennsylvania and at the
Lutheran House of Studies in North Carolina, and the Seminary Board considering
locations for the next House of Studies
The NALC House Church Movement launched with six regional church planting
workshops in 2014, and we continue to hold our annual Mission Festival in the fall.
In all these things, our priority is to proclaim the Good News of Christ Jesus. In
supporting congregations which seek to become renewed local ministries, in training
the next generation of pastors, in assisting mission congregations and in sending
missionaries across the globe, we seek to further that clear proclamation of the
Gospel.
The headquarters of the NALC are in Hilliard, OH, housed in the Mill Run campus of the
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. You can learn more about our denomination by
visiting www.thenalc.org.
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MEMORIAL FUNDS
Memorial contributions were made this year in memory of: Sue Confer, Heather Dwyer,
Harry Egger, David Hertz, Robert Henpstead, Noel Kaech, Carl Schlub, Joan Scott,
Betty Jane Trimmer and Milt Verville.
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2015 Proposed Budget (as approved by the Congregation) Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ministry Area Account Description 2015
Proposed
Personnel
Senior Pastor: Salary (Base, Exp., Merit, Housing, FICA) 95,864
Senior Pastor: Benefits (Health/Pension) 30,400
Senior Pastor: Auto Benefit 4,800
Associate (current): Salary (Base, Exp., Merit, Housing, FICA) (Jan-
Jun) 23,734
Associate (current): Benefits (Health/Pension) (Jan-Jun) 5,611
Associate (current): Auto (mileage) (Jan-Jun) 1,250
Associate (current): Auto (mileage) (Jul-Dec) -
Associate (current): (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) (Jul-Dec) 15,823
Associate (new): Salary (Base, Exp., Merit, Housing, FICA) (Jul-Dec) 27,500
Associate (new): Benefits (Health/Pension) (Jul-Dec) 9,000
Associate (new): Auto (mileage) (Jul-Dec) 1,250
Director of Discipleship (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) (Jan-Jun) 29,604
Director of Music Ministries (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) 48,443
Director of Youth & Children (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) 45,213
Director of Youth Ministries (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) -
Director of Children's Ministries (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) -
Faith Journey Director (Wages, Employers FICA-Medicare) 39,297
MA for Finance & Data (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) 35,826
MA for Communications (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) 12,847
Parish Secretary -
Nursery Care 2,799
Caretaker (Wages, Employer FICA-Medicare) 30,500
Subtotal 459,761
Worship
Acolyte Ministry 100
Altar Care 700
Bulletins 900
Children's Activity Bags 50
Devotionals 540
Offering Envelopes 1,000
Prayer Mission and Ministry 100
Recording Ministry -
Worship Supplies 860
Subtotal 4,250
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Ministry Area Account Description 2015
Proposed
Youth & Children
Children's Evangelism Events -
Children's Lutheran Camp Grants -
Children's Ministry Activities (Pre-K - 6) -
Nursery -
Vacation Bible School -
Children's Ministry 3,500
Subtotal 3,500
Youth Fellowship Events -
Youth Group -
Youth Lutheran Camp Grants -
Youth Service/Mission projects (.041 AC) -
Youth Ministries 3,500
Subtotal 3,500
Faith Journey
Faith Journey Curriculum 4,380
Children/Youth Ministry Supplies 1,150
Children/Youth Ministry Affirmation & Encouragement -
Subtotal 5,530
Education Adult Education 600
Subtotal 600
Lay Ministry &
Communications
Advertising and Communications 1,310
Lay Ministry Expense 500
Navigators 4,000
Subtotal 5,810
Parish Care/
People
Christmas in July -
Grace Connect 150
Grief Support -
Meals for the Bereaved -
Military Support Ministry -
Parish Care of the People -
Stephen Ministry 500
Subtotal 650
Music Ministry
Adult and Youth Handbells 100
Children's Choir -
Christmas Caroling Event -
Contemporary Worship 500
Music Ministry Musicians 300
Piano/Organ Maintenance 2,525
Sanctuary/Children's Choir 700
Supply Organist 300
Rutter Requiem Performance (Lent) 250
Subtotal 4,675
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Ministry Area Account Description 2015
Proposed
Hospitality
Couples Special Events -
Fall Festival -
Guests of Grace 100
Hospitality Ministry 230
Kitchen Supplies 2,500
New Member Recognition 150
Parking Assistance Ministry (PAM) 50
Thursday Night Dinners -
Women of Grace -
Women's Guilds 284
Young at Heart 200
Subtotal 3,514
Outreach
Clark County Habitat for Humanity 1,000
Naomi's Heart Mission 1,700
Oesterlen Services for Youth 500
Pastor's Discretionary Fund -
Rainbow Table II 600
St. John's Food Pantry 1,000
Children's Rescue Center/The Ark's 1,000
Lutheran Malaria Inititive -
Malawi Orphan Care 800
Outreach-Short term unanticipated need 500
Pregnancy Resource Center 1,200
Safe Harbor House 1,000
East Africa Drought -
Jobs and More 900
Springfield Christian Youth Ministry 1,000
Christmas Food baskets 600
Subtotal 11,800
Property Care
Cleaning Expenses 7,000
Facility Maintenance & Improvements 15,000
Garden Ministry 732
Grounds Care 28,000
Hanging of the Greens 200
Major Unanticipated Property Repairs -
Property Contract Services 3,740
Property Insurance 9,000
Property Taxes 2,650
Utilities-Electric 37,000
Utitlities-Gas 25,000
Utilities-Phone 4,120
Utilities-Water/Sewer 3,500
Subtotal 135,942
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Ministry Area Account Description 2015
Proposed
Synod Outreach
NALC Denominational Support 10,000
The Assoc. of Confessing Lutherans of Ohio 75
Ohio Mission District 500
Subtotal 10,575
Administration
Bank Fees 150
Computer Service/Supplies 1,300
Copier Service 7,700
Council Retreat 100
Endowment Team -
NALC Convocation 1,000
Office Supplies 9,000
Postage 7,000
Staff Auto Reimbursement 300
Stewardship Campaign 750
Subscriptions 400
Workers' Compensation 2,000
Centennial Celebration 1,000
Safe Sanctuary 500
Subtotal 31,200
Adjustments Nave Funding for library & music (600)
Subtotal (600)
Projected Interest Payment on Loan 55,000
Grand Total 735,707
Weekly Need 14,148
Projected Income 675,226
+/- (60,481)
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ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
Chris Wells, Ministry Team Coordinator
2014 was the second consecutive year that distributions were made from the Grace
Lutheran Church Endowment Fund to benefit many ministries at Grace. Distributions
totaled $9,675. The recipients were:
Evangelism & Outreach $1,500
Hands to Work, Hearts to God Charity Auction $2,000
Celebrate Recovery $1,000
Disciple-making $1,000
Divorce Care & Grief Share $800
Youth Wing & AV Technology $3,375
The Endowment Fund began the year with a balance of $206,714.69, and received
contributions of $2,294.91 and ended the year with a balance of $217,075.54. Based
on these results, the Endowment Fund will once again in 2015 be able to provide
$10,000 in distributions to provide additional funding to current Grace Ministries to help
them spread God’s word.
The Committee decided in February to engage The Springfield Foundation for the
administration and investment of the Endowment’s assets. This change provided for
reduced annual administration and access to a more diverse investment portfolio.
The transition from the Lutheran Community Foundation to The Springfield Foundation
was completed in April.
A special thanks to Kerry Bauer and Kris Culp for their service and commitment to the
committee for many years.
Please consider the Grace Endowment Fund in your Estate and Legacy Planning.
Please feel free to contact committee members Margaret Bickenheuser, Bill Stapleton,
Mark Grimes, Ron Laucher, Chris Wells, or Pastor Powell with any questions or concerns.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP TEAM
Bill Birch and Bethany Jones, Coordinators
The Financial Stewardship Team is responsible for conducting Consecration Sunday
activities and develops a plan each year which begins in January and ends with
Consecration Sunday in September. The team also uses a theme for each year’s
campaign, in 2014 the theme was “Tell the Story”. This theme was selected from the
hymn “I Love to Tell the Story of Jesus and His Love”.
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Our plan included posters placed in conspicuous locations around the church building
to remind members of Consecration Sunday’s approach. The posters featured team
members and a few sentences revealing their philosophy of giving. There was a 4-
week September Sunday School class series with four different topics each week,
guided by Tom Brodbeck, Pastor Powell and Pastor Beverly, which provided everyone
a choice of how to hear the story and how to go about telling our own stories to others
in our lives. Pastors Powell and DeBord built their sermons around telling the story in
September; there was a congregation member’s video of them telling their story to
complement the sermons. We hosted the 2014 Leadership Gathering, thanking the
leaders of Grace for
their ongoing
commitment to our
congregation and the
principles of
stewardship. Those in
attendance at this
event experienced a
concert of prayer and
a time of fellowship
and spiritual
reflection.
Consecration
Sunday’s Celebration
Luncheon was a
totally different
experience this year.
This was the first time
our congregation
used the new
Community Center
for an event. In previous years we found ourselves in a crush of people as we held the
luncheon in the Fellowship Hall and we spilled out into the Narthex and even out onto
the patio. This year’s event was held in spacious surroundings and included musical
entertainment and a luncheon that was well-received and attended by nearly 200
members. We experienced a mild reduction in pledges for the coming year, even
though we had more commitments than in years past. The team is reviewing all of our
efforts from last year and we will take action to hopefully improve our results next year.
We thank God for His continued blessings for Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
MINISTRY EXPANSION TEAM
Karen Brodbeck, Brick and Mortar Chairperson
What a difference a year makes! As 2014 began, we were waiting with anticipation
the completion of a new Youth Wing (then existing as only a shell) and praying for a
break in the harsh winter weather so construction of the Community Center would not
Gathering at the cross for Vespers at the conclusion of the
Ministry Expansion Open House.
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be too severely delayed. Now, one year later, both parts of the Ministry Expansion
projected are completed, with only a few minor finishing touches remaining.
During February we held a “sneak peak” potluck dinner in the new narthex, giving the
congregation its first “taste” of the space and layout of the Youth Wing. Nearly 200
people joined us for dinner that day, far exceeding our capacity in the fellowship hall,
and whetting our appetite for how that space would and could one day be used.
April 6 was the formal dedication of the space. The congregation crowded in the
Café area and worshipped along with a youth praise band. Congregation members
each had their own rhythm instruments, while representatives of the church’s youth
and children’s ministries, led by our pastors, shared prayers and the commitment of the
congregation to use the space for God’s glory. The following week three youth classes
(grades 5-12) moved in, as did two adult classes, the Quilters’ Guild and a host of
meetings.
With that phase functionally completed, attention turned to the north end of the
building. The weather broke, giving Ed Russell and his crew from Kapp Construction a
window to erect the steel beams and get the Community Center under roof. The
resulting space is awe inspiring and incredibly functional.
We took full ownership of the space in time for our September 7 Open House
celebration, featuring a hog roast, carnival games, building tours, a scavenger hunt,
live music and lots and lots of people. We hoped and prayed for 500 people that day.
God blessed us with almost 600 on what turned out to be the perfect weather day for
a fall outdoor event. Our day of celebration
began with a beautiful dedication service and
placing of the cornerstone, and was capped
off with a time of thanksgiving and worship at
the cross on our property’s western end.
The entire project came in on budget and with
few surprises, thanks to a gifted architect (Greg
Eller), a skilled construction team (Kapp
Construction, led by our own Reed Welsh), and
a faithful and persistent Brick and Mortar Team
(consisting of Bill Lawson, Lance Jones, David
Holl, John Maxwell, Max Holly, Margie Kuziak, Eric Sirons and myself). Each of these was
supported wonderfully by the Spiritual Support Team and the Finance Team, all of
whom stood solidly on the work of countless others who helped with the capital
campaign and who continue to contribute both time and talent to the project.
As our congregation now moves into 2015, we now face two significant tasks. We must
work on eliminating our debt, initially at $1.7 million and already significantly reduced
by a good measure. Secondly, we must be faithful in our decisions to use these new
and needed spaces for God’s Kingdom purposes. The community around us is already
rejoicing in the availability of this space, and we rejoice in that. To Him be the glory for
bringing us through this multi-year project and for what He will accomplish through the
Grace congregation as we occupy what He has given!
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DIRECTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
Tom Brodbeck
2014 was a transformational year for Grace Church in two very significant ways, both
of which directly impacted how I spend my time and energies in my capacity as your
Director of Discipleship and Administration.
In the area of administration
The Ministry Expansion Project (MEP) required the balancing of budgets, meetings,
schedules and other directional decisions. I was honored to serve as chair of the
Spiritual Support team during this process, a position from which I resigned as the focus
of this group moved from the MEP toward the current call committee process.
Other key projects include:
1. Overhauling our budgeting format to more clearly communicate the way funds
were budgeted and spent.
2. Adding two new staff positions this year: a Ministry Assistant for Communications
and a Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries.
3. Streamlining our contractual agreements with outside vendors and ministries to
make our relationships with current contractual partners more uniform and clear
and in anticipation of the new one-time-only contractual events that would be
occurring as our new spaces become more widely known in the community.
4. Beginning the process of installing a new database system, a task which is turning
out to be more labor intensive that we had hoped it would be.
5. Adding several new office volunteers, who have served faithfully throughout this
calendar year and who have added a nice dimension to our ministry staff.
6. Continuing to enhance our in-house technological capabilities.
In the area of Discipleship
Our partnership with the Navigators ministry was in full swing this year. During the
summer months, Pastor Powell and I trained 11 members of our congregation in
strategies for small group leadership as the first step in the development of a disciple-
making culture here at Grace. I had the honor of leading two other small group
discipleship groups through a 35 week intensive growth process — a rewarding
experience indeed. To date 67 members of the congregation have also committed
to a similar discipleship journey. Our goal remains that 100 men and 100 women will
join us on that journey by the end of the year — a goal that is stretching, yet
reachable, as discipleship groups multiply and our discipleship culture becomes
solidified.
The chart that follows outlines the overall process for creating this culture. As 2015
begins we are working on step #4. That puts us right on schedule for this three year
process with the Navigators.
It continues to be an honor to serve Jesus Christ as a part of this congregation. God is
at work here, making this an incredible place to serve the Lord. Thank you for that
opportunity.
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ADULT EDUCATION
Pastor Beverly C. DeBord, Ministry Area Coordinator
During 2014, adults at Grace were offered numerous opportunities to grow in faith
through learning:
Sunday Studies
Ironically, in light of our 2014 building expansion project, the year began with a
reduction in classroom space for adults. As a result, during January and February only
one Sunday morning course was offered for adults. The course was entitled Disciples
Shine for Jesus, and it addressed how disciples shine for Jesus in worship, hospitality,
ministry to children and youth, and through mutual care, in Care Circles.
By mid-March, space had opened up for two Sunday morning classes for adults. While
some chose to learn about Dwelling in God’s Word, others were instructed in how to
care for the hospitalized, bereaved, and homebound, as well as how to maintain
appropriate boundaries in caregiving.
After Easter, adults praised God as new teaching
spaces were opened in our expanded southwest
wing. Between Easter Sunday and the beginning of
summer, two Sunday morning courses were offered for
adults: One, Dwelling in Philippians, led participants in
using the skills they had learned in a previous course.
The other continued the opportunity to learn how to
live as a disciple of Jesus, by teaching skills and
attitudes in Caring for Inactive Members.
During the summer, adults occupied much of the
newly opened classrooms as they were introduced to
The Wired Word, a curriculum designed to encourage
participants to consider and discuss current events in
light of God’s written Word. Four groups met and enjoyed lively discussions.
The September stewardship course, which made use of all our expanded education
space, was based on the hymn “I Love To Tell the Story.” Titled with lyrics from the
hymn, four courses explored the stewardship and evangelism from different angles:
“What’s the Story?” “For Some Have Never Heard,” “Of Jesus and His Love,” and “For
Those Who Know Me Best.”
Autumn Sunday courses include The Making of a Disciple: Simon Peter; Being a Faithful
Mom; Faith of Our Fathers; and Finding Your Spiritual Gifts. The last of those courses
continued through Advent, along with Holiday Hospitality, Thy Kingdom Come (a study
in Jesus’ kingdom parables), and Prophecy and Promise.
2014 Sunday studies for Grace adults concluded with an inspiring and delightful time of
Cookies and Carols. Feedback was enthusiastic about the possibility of repeating the
fun next year.
Susan Russell and John Smoot
are ready for the 2015
Centennial Celebration.
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Weekday Studies
During 2014, three weekday Bible studies continued: On Tuesday and Saturday
mornings men met to study Scripture while building relationships; in Thursday mid-day
studies, women and men meet together for the same purpose. New members
continue to join these groups and the doors are always open!
2014 Sunday and weekday study opportunities were supplemented with single sessions
on mutual care in the congregation (Care Circles), the nature of the church, the
future of adult education at Grace, and strategies for “rightly dividing the Word of
truth.” In addition, adult participants learned the principles of godly financial
management through Financial Peace University course and grew deeper in their
discipleship by studying the book of Hebrews.
YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Matt Rugh, Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries
As the new Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries at Grace, I am convinced that
there is a direct comparison between successful kids in school and those kids who are
engaged in their church and with Jesus Christ. In 33 years of public education, my
best students came from homes where education was valued 24/7. It was not
necessarily a socioeconomic thing (I have experienced outstanding students who
came from homes of poverty as well as weak students from affluence, and everything
in between!). What matters is the attitude of the parents and the home environment
they create. Education-focused families produce kids who understand and embrace
high expectations – attention to learning and achieving goals is part of their daily
being. They are taught to move forward from failures (bad things happen to good
people). They are surrounded by
opportunities and examples of success-
oriented, long-term goals, instilling in them
the value of a strong work ethic and the
ability to pursue post-secondary education
of some kind.
That’s the environment that Grace families
should want for their children in the realm of
believing in and having a relationship with
Jesus. They need more than just a Sunday
morning/Sunday School drop-off kind of
thing, or a dinner prayer or two during the week. Again, drawing from the
Adult education is a vital ministry of the Grace congregation and an essential
aspect of discipleship. Typically, 80-100 adults participate in Sunday Studies.
Nursery care and Faith Journey courses for children and youth, offered during adult
Sunday Studies, allow adults to attend classes and focus on their own growth in
relationship with Jesus Christ and their brothers and sisters in faith.
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educational/academic analogy, the families with that kind of low involvement attitude
when it comes to daily studies, are cranking out one apathetic kid after another (kids,
who by age 14, have already blown their chance at a strong learning BASE, and rarely
make it through High School with the skills necessary to move on to college and
beyond independently). We want our kids to leave high school thoroughly equipped
spiritually, so they can thrive in the real world,.
One of my roles as Director of
Youth and Children’s Ministries will
be to listen, organize, then work to
equip and encourage parents
(along with the whole
congregation) to embrace these
major themes:
No matter the age of your child,
and no matter what their interests
are, there are years and reams of
research, all with the same
conclusion: even in this day and age of technology (i.e. social media), the
abundance of attention suckers, fads, peer pressure, and so on, THE PARENT IS STILL THE
#1 INFLUENCE ON THEIR CHILD. Your kids are watching you!
We need to allow FAITH to drive our lives, for the sake of our kids, grandkids, church
kids, etc. When we allow the world to determine what lives we live, the Church and
FAITH get whatever is left. Your kids are watching you!
Understand that everyone gets that it’s not easy to reprioritize a course of life that you
may already seem locked into – the go here, go there, run, run , run schedule – but as
we say in our high school SS class, “you’re either IN or you’re OUT.” Your kids are
watching you!
I’m quite sure that the majority of the Grace households do not turn their child’s
education 100% over to the schools, that you have daily expectations in regards to
homework, studying, and reading. Segueing into our roles in raising strong Christian
children (and we may be on step 4 of 500!), we should all strive to remain passionate
about God’s church and reflect our faith at home on a day to day basis. It is time for
ALL of us, myself included, to engage in some heartfelt reflection, and respond to the
question – where is Jesus in my life?
Here are just a few of the big picture things that we are working on for our Grace
Children and Youth:
In the area of service opportunities for all of our kids, we have compiled (and keep
adding to) a “Master List” of possibilities within our own community. The idea is to
create a menu of seasonal and yearly options for a wide range of ages, available at
different times of the day and week. On one hand is the obvious positive impact on
even our youngest children as they watch the church SERVE others in the name of
Christ. On the other, these opportunities can act as a “bridge” to the adults of our
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church, emphasizing the church “family” concept, rather than a separate Youth
Program.
One of the best ways to make sure our kids stay engaged with the church and its
people is to provide a wide variety of creative and fresh activities. These events could
be new, or old school, or a little of both. A focus at Grace - recognizing that every
family has its “favorite” thing to do…it could be appropriate for ALL ages, maybe just
the younger crowd, or just the older teens, but you all have relatively low cost, easy-to-
plan favorites! We have dozens of families with children 18 and younger, so just
imagine if each family took one month in the next 24 months or so, and SHARED their
“favorite” with the church family! We would “market” this to the whole congregation
to encourage them to join in (i.e. “We’re having a ___________, and if this was one of
YOUR favorites, tell us about it, and join us!”). We’re asking all of you to consider the
possibilities in this kind of a culture and how you might contribute.
Finally, in order to continually brainstorm, organize, communicate concerns, grow
relationships and support each other, we have formed the Church’s equivalent to a
school’s PTO/PTA (GPO’s…Grace Parent Organization!). Scheduling a whole year,
every 6 weeks or so, of parent meetings (grouped by preschool-KG, 1st-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-
8th, 9th-12th) would pay off for you, your kids, and your church.
We want to come alongside you in your efforts as dedicated and loving parents. Our
goals should be the same – to raise hard working, respectful, Jesus-believing/knowing/
loving children in a world that says you can’t do it. It will take commitment on your
part, and, a willingness to seek help with obstacles and challenges you confront. We
look forward to fighting the good fight WITH you FOR your children.
FAITH JOURNEY
Margie Kuziak, Ministry Area Coordinator
Sunday School – Dedicated teachers taught half the school year in a specific grade.
Faith Journey concepts included: 1st/2nd grade –The Church Year, 3rd/4th grade- My
Bible and Meet Martin Luther, 5th/ 6th grade – Lutheran Worship and The Ten
Commandments, 7th/8th grade –
Through the Bible and Gaining
Confidence in Christ. The Faith
Weavers curriculum was also used in
PreK-4th grades and 9th-12th grades to
teach specific Bible stories.
Sunday School Record Keepers -
Team members tallied and recorded
Sunday School attendance and
offering numbers each week.
Sunday School Offerings – Items for St. John's Food Pantry were purchased with
offerings brought by our children and youth. Total for 2014 was over $400.
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3rd and 4th Grade Bible Study – Students met weekly from January – May &
September – December for 20-25 minutes after Sunday school with an emphasis on
looking up and reading scripture as well as learning the books of the Bible.
Summer Sunday School – PreK-8th graders learned Biblical lessons from a variety of
scriptures.
Infant/Child Baptism – We celebrated three baptisms of infants and children during
worship. Parents/sponsors attended a baptismal class prior to these baptisms.
Rite of First Steps - Kindergarteners began their Faith Journey at Grace in September
with a special reception during Sunday school and were recognized in worship that
day.
Rite of Second, Fifth & Ninth Grade Bibles – Grace presented second, fifth and ninth
graders with age appropriate NIV Bibles.
Bible Bash - 3rd and 4th enjoyed an evening in the Grace fellowship hall for a fun-filled
time of Bible learning. Activities included a craft, a scavenger hunt, looking up
scripture, snacks, and a movie.
Fall Super Sunday – Pastor Beverly led
a 9:15-12:00, Sunday morning class
with high school students to help
prepare them for Affirmation of
Baptism and Commissioning to Public
Discipleship.
Are You Smarter than a Fourth
Grader? - 4th graders competed
against their parents to show what
they've learned thus far on their Faith
Journey at Grace.
Rite of First Communion –Seven 5th
graders, and older youth, attended instruction by Pastor Powell and participated in
First Communion.
Weaver Chapel Field Trip – 5th & 6th graders took a trip to Weaver Chapel to go on a
“Visual Scavenger Hunt.” They looked for Christian symbols which capped off their
Lutheran Worship unit in Sunday school.
Acolytes – 6th-12th graders served as acolytes during worship. Five new acolytes were
trained in the fall.
Affirmation of Baptism Retreat –Four 10th graders participated in a day-long retreat led
by Pastor Beverly at Grace.
Rite of Affirmation of Baptism – Four youth affirmed their baptisms in May.
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HOSPITALITY MINISTRIES
Donna Stelzer, Ministry Area Coordinator
Over 228 individuals visited Grace for the first time in 2014. We only have one chance
to make a “first” impression so the goal of the Hospitality First Impression Teams is to
welcome and reflect Christ’s love for all attendees. Those First Impression Teams at
Grace include the following:
The Parking Assistance Ministry team greeted all attendees on Sunday mornings and
parked and retrieved approximately 125 cars for those requesting that service during
2014. They also offered assistance in any other way from opening doors, helping to
carry items for attendees, loaning umbrellas and helping with young children and
offering that important “first” greeting!
Grace Greeters warmly
welcome members and visitors
each service with a handshake
and a smile. Greeters also
provided assistance to
attendees as needed.
Welcome Center Hosts greeted,
met, and answered questions
for our guests and others before
and after both services on
Sundays, and at special
services held throughout the year. During 2014, 80 of our guests received a welcome
packet and a gift at our Welcome Center.
Other Hospitality Teams worked behind the scenes and may not have been as
“obviously visible” on Sunday mornings even though they were hard at work to make
sure Grace was a welcoming congregation. Those teams included:
Guests of Grace team members prepared the Recipe Jars which were offered as one
of several gifts given to our guests at our Welcome Center.
New Member Recognition members prepared gift bags to welcome Grace’s 18 new
members in 2014. Each family was given a gift bag with numerous useful items.
Secret Greeters intentionally and discreetly sought out and welcomed guests and
others attending services and events at Grace. Their mission is to show Christ’s love to
all--guests, newcomers and members alike.
Other Hospitality Teams offered multiple opportunities for our guests and members to
become assimilated into Grace Activities and ministries through socialization, fellowship
and spiritual growth. Those teams in 2014 included:
The Grace Breakfast Group met the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a. m, at
Panera Bread on Bechtle Avenue. Everyone is welcome and folks come and go as
their schedule permits. They ate, shared good times and bad times, laughed and
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cried, prayed for those in need, and left with happy hearts looking forward to the next
time. Watch your Sunday bulletin each month for a reminder about when it’s time for
this event!
Special Events for Married Couples hosted In April 2014 a Scripture based marriage
weekend for couples or soon to be couples. The event was a professionally prepared
program from “Family Life”. 16 people from Grace attended this Friday Night and
Saturday Event which was the first event held in the brand new youth wing. Exit ratings
of the course were given a 9.5 overall number out of 10, with many making the
statement that Grace should open the event up to the community.
Women of Grace (WOG) Ministries provide a place for every woman to belong.
The Agape Guild hosted a baby shower for a client of the Pregnancy Resource Center
and followed up with hospital visits after the baby was born. They held a pizza party/
book shower for the baby at Christmas. Agape Guild does not meet during the summer
months; however, they stayed in touch and had a wonderful evening of fellowship at
Lisa Ulery's home.
Charity Guild’s main project for this year was, again, making pillows for Springfield
Mercy Hospice - a total of 942 pillows (three different sizes) for the year. They sent 45
Easter cards and 48 Thanksgiving cards to Grace homebound members. At Christmas
they gave $100 to the Springfield Soup Kitchen. Charity Guild meets the second
Wednesday of the month at the church beginning their meeting with devotions
followed by a short business meeting and then they “sew, talk and have a good time”.
Faith Guild Members give their donations to the people of Appalachia. Bernice
Stevens made lap robes and Sue Confer and Irene Benne delivered them to nursing
homes and shut ins. Each month they do
Bible study on a different book of the Bible.
Ladies of Hope Guild began a Bible Study in
September through Sola Publishing, entitled
“Family Matters, Study on Family Relations.”
It continues through May of 2015, and has
been well received. We gathered coins all
year, and presented a $550 gift to two
needy Grace families. Hope Guild
continues their relationship with Mary Ellen
Fulmer (a Grace Homebound) as their
sister, and had several fun activities with
and for her. They organized and collected
shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child,
bringing 145 boxes over to the collection point, Northside Baptist Church. They have
helped with the Children's Rescue Center with donations of men and women's clothing,
and with donations of candy and household items for their Christmas Shop for the
children. For three days in December, they helped the children choose and wrap
Christmas gifts for their families. They also made about 250 homemade thank you cards
for the director to use. The members are looking forward to organizing the
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congregation for a new Centennial Church directory with Life Touch Photographers in
2015.
Joy Guild had a monthly Bible study from Ecclesiastes; then toward the end of the
year, they began Family Matters, a Bible study on family relationships which continues
currently. Members of Joy Guild are continuing to pray, encourage, and ask God's
direction with another person (relative, neighbor, or friend) that God has put into each
individual’s heart. They made tins of chocolate and white peppermint bark with
cashews for the auction. They meet on second Wednesdays at 10 AM at Grace.
The Peace Guild is currently studying Family Matters, a study of Genesis. Members
gathered in July for dinner at Cecil and Lime. Our continued service focus has been
Operation Rebirth. We assisted the boys in making fleece scarfs earlier this year. We
made a wreath for the Hands to Work, Hearts to God auction. They also sent out
Christmas cards to home bound and nursing home members.
Quilter’s Guild meets first Thursday of
each month at Grace. Members
assume roles such as cutting squares,
knotting and sewing quilts. A total of
83 quilts were completed in 2014 and
sent to Lutheran World Relief. They
need additional members and fabric!
Young at Heart continued its ministry of
providing fellowship and learning
activities to those aged 55 and older.
Among this year’s activities were an
outing to Schuster Center in Dayton to
see Sister Act. Topics covered
throughout the year included: Native
American Spirituality, historical
information about Civil War along with tiny models of warfare during the Civil War, fair
trade information and items from around the world that members were able to
purchase on the spot, and facts most don’t know about Easter including why there is
an Easter Bunny. The group also had a summer picnic and a Christmas Dinner with a
really fun gift exchange. The group decided for 2015 to do any topic or event as it
popped up and already a session for those who are newly retired, retired or
approaching retirement is being planned.
Overall, in 2014, through Hospitality Ministries, we continued to welcome all attendees
and did our very best to provide for their needs. We helped assimilate folks into Grace
activities and ministries that matched their interests and helped to foster fellowship and
spiritual growth.
Hospitality Ministries strive to create WOW experiences for all who worship here!
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Shawn R. Dawson, Director of Music Ministries/Principal Organist
The Music Ministry at Grace has experienced some growth in the past year. All of our
groups have gained new members, whether returning members who use to
participate or new members who have never participated. The Sanctuary Brass and
the Grace Orchestra have returned this
year as well. Throughout, we continue to
make music as a sacrifice of praise to our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Sanctuary Choir continues to rehearse
and sing in worship weekly, leading
congregational singing and presenting
new and familiar anthems for worship.
During the summer months, a summer choir
was present to lead congregational singing
and present a simple anthem on Sunday
mornings. Grace Notes has gained and
lost some members but maintains a two
octave-plus range. They play in worship about once a month, and they are happy to
challenge themselves with the new music they learn.
The Children’s Choir (2nd grade – 8th grade) is growing as choir rehearsals have also
lengthened which gives them more time to learn more about music and their faith
together. The children sing occasionally throughout the year and especially on the
big festivals of Christmas and Easter. The Cherub choir (3 year old – 2nd grade)
continues to be led and accompanied by volunteers Bev Kaech and Cathy Noyes.
Made up of our youngest singers, this choir sings in worship every month or two.
The Worship Team has gained a few new members and continues to lead our
Contemporary Worship service once a month. They made an appearance this year
at First Christian as part of their “Hometown Christmas” event.
On Christmas Eve, four volunteer brass players were brought together as the Sanctuary
Brass returned and added to our worship experience at our 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve
service. They accompanied the Sanctuary Choir and played on three of the
Christmas hymns that evening. The Grace Orchestra is also returning at the end of
January. Steve Vrooman will lead a group of volunteer brass, woodwind, and string
players in worship on January 25.
Various volunteers from the congregation continue to offer instrumental and vocal
solos in various styles throughout the year. These musical offerings enhance our
worship service as they bring our gifts to God in praise.
“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” (Psalm 33:3)
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OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM
Tom Brodbeck, Ministry Area Coordinator
These past three years have been an ongoing process of dreaming and refining our
ministry of outreach and evangelism in order to effectively use the resources God has
given us, a task that has taken on even greater importance as we think about ways to
use the two new additions to our building. We do not want to be a congregation that
simply writes a check and considers itself to have done all it is required to do. That
certainly isn’t a Biblical approach, and it is one that falls far short of what we are
capable of doing.
Our model has been well articulated in the book “When Helping Hurts.” During 2014
we talked with each of our locally based outreach partners about how that approach
might strengthen their ministries as well as
how we might grow together in partnership
using this as our model. Those meetings were,
for the most part, well received and met with
an unexpected level of excitement from
those serving in one of those ministries. That
spirit was reinforced in September when we
hosted a luncheon for many of those
ministries. Since that time we have heard
over and over again about the tremendous
heart evidenced in this congregation.
Because I serve in this capacity I get to hear
the first-hand reports of those ministry partners. We talk regularly, so I hear their
struggles and their victories, and I know firsthand the joy they receive by being in
partnership with us. Recently one of those partners sent me the following message.
Her words echo those of many in our community and region:
Tom, Thanks so much for meeting with me today. As I drove home I was
completely overwhelmed and humbled by (what) you shared with me. (We)
are so excited to see what God is going to do with this ministry. There are
days we doubt ourselves and our ability to be vessels for His message... One
thing is for sure, we feel strongly that He is asking us to share our story of
struggle, loss, and most importantly HIS redeeming grace and love for all
sinners. Your words and news today were so encouraging. Thank you for
taking a step of faith and for allowing God to use your church ...
We continue to exceed our annual goal of $100,000 and 10,000 hours of service. That
will only increase as outreach ministries hold their big events here in our facility.
Thank you to each person for your willingness to look beyond the walls of our building
to share the love of Jesus with those who need to know that love and with those who
need to see that love expressed through His people.
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PARISH CARE
Pastor Beverly C. Debord
Jesus spoke plainly to the Church: “A new command I give you: Love one
another” (John 13:34). But who is “one another”? Of course, we honor God when we
serve the needs of the world, but our witness to the world is only as believable as the
love we show fellow Christians. In other words, the more Grace members care for
each other, the more the light of Jesus’ love will be shown to the watching world.
2014 saw the Grace congregation demonstrate Jesus’ love to an unprecedented
extent as new ministries were formed and established ones underwent changes with
the addition of dozens of new caring disciples.
One new parish care ministry is Care Circles. To date, 55 Care Circles have been
formed, each consisting of fewer than ten individuals or families. Care Circle leaders
lovingly take the responsibility to befriend, pray for, and maintain relationships with
those in their Circles. As more Care Circles are formed, the goal of Care Circles is that
everyone be included and loved.
A second significant development in Grace Parish Care involved teams formerly
known as Homebound Visitation and Extensions of Grace. Through the first half of
2014 Marjorie Grimes and Bev Kaech coordinated these teams, which visited Grace
members and friends confined to their homes or care facilities, with Communion
served upon request. In mid-year teams were
combined and re-organized into the Home
Care Ministry. At that time more than four
dozen Grace members were led by the Holy
Spirit to continue or begin serving in this ministry.
Caregivers are paired with care receivers, and
they faithfully make caring contacts, including
Scripture, prayer, and friendly conversation.
Praise God for this enthusiastic response to His
call!
One other long-standing ministry also
experienced change in 2014. After years of
faithful visiting to hospitalized members and
friends, the Acts Five team was retired. Because of decreasing hospital stays and
increasing risk of infection, Grace pastors made the decision to represent Grace
through pastoral visits to the hospitalized.
The Baptism Recognition team sent 121cards to persons celebrating an anniversary for
the years ending in 4 and 9. Anniversaries of note for 2013 included Mary Collins, Linda
Conrad, Al Evans, and Ruth Neff (75 years); Don Raasch (80 years); Pat Barth, Marjorie
Grimes, and Jane Kreider (85 years).
On the second Sunday of each month of 2014, nurses offered Blood Pressure
Screening. More than 50 congregation members were served. The new automatic
cuff makes it easier for use especially in emergencies.
In addition to material care provided by other teams, the Card Ministry provided
encouragement and comfort to the sick or grieving, those celebrating a happy event,
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and those absent (Romans 12:15).
The Christmas in July team shared Jesus’ love with Grace’s “homebound” members
with a mid-summer visit and gift of home-baked cookies. In 2014, 36 members of
Grace baked, packed, and/or delivered cookies; 35 members received packages by
team members who visited eight area nursing homes and 19 personal homes. Grace
Connect provided gift bags to college students.
The Meals for the Bereaved team provided meals after ten funeral or memorial
services. The Meals on Call team served Jesus by providing meals to those in
temporary need for various reasons, including but not limited to surgery, childbirth, or a
difficult season of life.
Stephen Ministry continues one-on-one caregiving to members and friends of Grace
who are experiencing crises. After ten years as a Grace Stephen Minister and Ministry
leader, Ellen Dudney retired in the summer of 2014. Ongoing leadership is being
provided by Tom Brodbeck, Pat Siler, John Smoot, Pastor DeBord and Pastor Powell.
Twenty-one Stephen Ministers actively served in 2014. During 2014, 265 hours of care
were provided to individuals in need by our Stephen Ministers. Since the Stephen
Ministry program began at Grace in 2004, 6,013 hours of care have been provided.
PARISH CARE/PROPERTY CARE
Tom Stelzer, Ministry Area Coordinator
Electronic Media Team: These team members assist our staff with website design,
computer maintenance, PowerPoint presentations and helping to keep our overall
system updated.
Grounds Care Team: This team is responsible for maintaining our church landscape
which includes mulching, weeding, pruning, and watering when needed. This team
also helps to maintain the flower beds and trees around our building and grounds.
Hanging of the Greens: Many
thanks to the "Hanging of the
Greens" 2014 team. They decorated
the sanctuary, narthex, fellowship
hall, choir room, and entrance with
trees, garland, wreaths, and nativity
scenes. We hope you enjoyed the
Christmas decorations!
Trash to Treasure: Our Trash to
Treasure ministry recycles aluminum
cans that are collected in our tan
recycle bin in the parking lot. These
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funds have been going to the Lutheran Malaria Initiative. We appreciate the
donations of cans and just want to remind our Grace family that we can only accept
aluminum cans, extrusion and castings. Be sure to put your cans in plastic bags and
place in the tan recycle bin at the north Grace parking lot. We lost our paper
recycling bin because of a glut of paper on the market. No one is willing to set a bin
for recycled paper at this time. Keep bringing your aluminum. You will be aiding our
environmental stewardship as well as raising funds for Grace. Total Received for Trash
to Treasure in 2014: $716.29
Building General Maintenance: Team members handle various tasks and repairs that
help to maintain our building throughout the year. Projects include painting, plumbing,
electrical, minor repairs and changing light bulbs, assembling new furniture.
Church Prep Team: Team members arrive early on Sunday mornings to prepare the
facility for our Sunday morning worship and activities. Their responsibilities include
unlocking doors, turning on lights, climate control, sidewalk snow removal when
needed, making coffee and helping with Sunday school setup or other activities.
Mailing Team: This team is ready to come together and assist with any congregation
mailing that needs to go out. This includes the assembly of the Grace Messenger. This
team collates, tapes and labels and sorts our bulk mail that we send.
Office Volunteers: We have a great team of office volunteers. Our office volunteers
have the responsibility of greeting visitors as they come to the office during the week.
They handle phone calls, help with mailings, run copies, and help assemble the weekly
bulletin, enter attendance and general computer work. The Grace staff is thankful for
this dedicated group who help us with our daily ministry.
WORSHIP AND PRAYER MINISTRIES
Bev Kaech, Ministry Area Coordinator
Acolyte Ministry: Many of our youth serve on Sunday mornings and at midweek
services during the year lighting and extinguishing candles for worship. New acolytes
participated in training sessions with Pastor Powell and Carol Drown.
Activity Bags: These bags for children
were replenished and updated with new
items that young children may use
during worship services.
Altar Care: This team diligently and
faithfully prepared the altar for 121
worship services including communion
preparation during 2014 ((104 Sunday
services, 11 Lenten/Holy Week services,
Thanksgiving service, 5 Advent/Christmas
services). Easter lilies, geraniums, and
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poinsettias were arranged in the chancel, also. New members are welcome and
needed for 2015.
Communion Assistants: These members administered the Lord’s Supper at both Sunday
morning services and at midweek worship services throughout the year. It is an
awesome privilege to give Christ to others!
Email Prayer Chain: Daily intercessory prayers in our homes are offered up to God for
Grace members, friends, and family members after receiving prayer requests.
Lectors: These team members have the blessed privilege of reading the scripture
lessons for worship services during the year.
Let It Shine: This ministry team meets each quarter of the year and before major
church festivals to shine pieces of brass in our sanctuary.
Offering Tellers: These tellers count offerings that are offered up at both Sunday
services and special services. They count in pairs, serving 8-10 times during the year.
Puppet Ministry: This team is available to prepare and provide children’s sermons on
Sunday mornings.
Sight and Sound Ministry: Techs provide amplification during worship services and for
musical groups and provide video services for congregational meetings and
contemporary worship services. This team also audio-records worship services and
provides personal amplification devices for those who request them.
Ushers: Usher teams serve during 8:00 and 10:45 worship services and also for special
services, which includes midweek worship. In addition to assisting visitors to Grace,
they may assist in finding seating for those in worship, pass out bulletins, note
attendance, secure doors, collect tithes and offerings, direct communicants, and tidy
up the sanctuary after worship services. We are thankful for their dedication and
faithfulness in serving.
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MARRIAGES IN 2014
Katie Kennedy and David Burns June 7
Ashley Fain and Derek Graham June 22
Terri Kennedy and Tim Holman July 16
Ryan Rothfuss and Cherie Wilmoth November 8
Victoria Rousculp and Kyle Richards December 31
DEATHS IN 2014
Noel Edward Kaech died: January 11
Sue Confer died: January 18
Mary Grieb died: January 23
Heather Durst Dwyer died: February 23
Robert Hempstead died: March 10
James R. Schlesinger died: March 27
Norma Jean Myers died: March 29
Betty Jane Trimmer died: April 4
Carl Schlub died: May 7
John “Jack” Bishop died: June 20
Margaret Rice died: June 27
Mary Laurel Stevens died: July 25
David Hertz died: October 27
William Johnson died: November 4
Harry Egger died: December 1
Lowell Norton died: December 15
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BAPTISMS IN 2014
03-30-14 Ronald Coss
06-01-14 Alexis Schumaker
06-22-14 Iris Mohler
09-07-14 Austin Quesenberry
09-28-14 Easton Scherzinger
10-05-14 Jeffrey Schuerman
10-26-14 Alvin Carpenter
12-14-14 Zachary Jones
12-14-14 Caitlin Massie
12-14-14 Bridgett Wilson
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED IN 2014
March 30 June 22
Ronald Coss Iris Mohler
June 1 September 28
Alexis Schumaker Easton Scherzinger
June 8, 2014 Confirmation Class October 5
Jay Caudill Jeffrey Schuerman
Kaitlyn Kalifoot
Ashley Raines October 26
Austin Szekacs Alvin Carpenter
June 15 December 14
Freda Fyffe Ray Anderson
Tom Fyffe Mary Lynn Johnson
Jessica Quesenberry Suzy Jones
Matthew Quesenberry Zachary Jones
Cooper Quesenberry Caitlin Massie
Austin Quesenberry Aaron Osmon
Evan Quesenberry Marcia Osmon
Cherie Wilmoth Beverly Przytulski
Bridgett Wilson
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WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO ALL WHO SERVED
IN ONE OF OUR MINISTRIES IN 2014
Endowment Team (Chris Wells, chair)
Margaret Bickenheuser, Bill Stapleton, Mark Grimes, Ron Laucher, Kerry Bauer, Kris
Culp, Pastor Powell
Financial Stewardship Team (Bill Birch and Bethany Jones, co-chairs)
Justin Mohler, Janet Rice, Tom Brodbeck, Pastor Powell, Marty Shroyer, Carole Ryan, Ed
Urbanek, Bill Hester, Bethany Jones, Bill Birch
Library Team
Pastor Beverly DeBord, Jane Eancheff, Jim Noyes, Gene Swanger
Adult Teaching Team
Tom Brodbeck, Jeff Butterfield, Stacey Carmichael, Shawn and Audrey Dawson, Pastor
Beverly DeBord, Christy Detrick, Bonita Holl, Jim Kincaid, Eric Leeth, Su-Ann Newport, Jill
Pierce, Pastor Daniel Powell, Roger and Kay Reed, Sheila Rugh, Jack Sommers, Donna
Stelzer, Mike Stelzer, Tom and Sheryl Wineberg
Youth and Children Sunday School Teachers
Cathy Brink, Tammy Everhart, Deb Dawson, SuAnn Newport, Kathy Whited, Cheri
Meyers, Lori Marlin, Sally Dyar, Mark & Jen Sturgeon, Matt Rugh, Jason & Michelle
Kouse, Amy Fraker, Leslie McKinney, Carolyn Thompson, Susan Russell, Jennifer Ulery-
Smith, Deb O’Neal, Sally Andrews, Carol Rothfuss, Eric & Kristi Leeth, Matt & Christine
Siegenthaler
3rd and 4th Grade Bible Study
Craig and Cindy Witker, Laura Brown, Sally Andrews
Sunday School Offerings
The Pierce family, the Hanford family
Sunday School Record Keepers
Sandy Keppler, Mary Sommers, Martha Campbell
Grace Breakfast Group Betty and Jerry Kalifoot, Coordinators
Greeters (Nicki Castle, Coordinators)
Tom Allen, Jerry & Dora Angst, Julie Campbell, Martha Campbell, Stacey Carmichael,
Nicki & Abby Castle, Linda Cornell, Sally Dyar, Jane Eancheff, Peggie Elsnau, Sally
Galliger, Phyllis Hefler, Melanie & Cole Huffstetler, Suzanne Klopfenstein, Sandy Kramer,
Jane Kreider, Linda Mahan, Leslie & Sam McKinney, Clem & Marcia Meyer, Hobie &
Karen Mullins, Tom & Jennifer Mullins, Tommy Rhoades, Jim & Ginny Rolfes, Steven &
Andy Schumacher, Agnes Smoot, Larry & Karen Snyder, Russell & Joanne Stocke,
Cindy Torsell, Sally White
Joy Guild Members (Sheryl Stolarski, leader)
Bev Ainsworth, Vicky Ameny, Cheryl Backus, Betty Barnes, June Cardwell, Carol
Carpenter, Barbara Kestner, Sherry Provens, Carole Ryan, Carolyn Swanger, Carolyn
Thompson, Sue Tincher, Sue Weller, Sheryl Wineberg, Ellen Whitaker, Darlene Zawada
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Sanctuary Choir
John Andrews, Victoria Barnes, Stacey Carmichael, Carol Carpenter, Kris Culp, Audrey
Dawson, Connie Dellinger, Connie Everhart, Daniel Furrow, Mark Grimes, Amanda
Hagy, Bonita Holl, Dave Holl, Jim Kincaid, Ashley Knowlton, Barb Maxwell, Clem Meyer,
Cathy Noyes, Pr. Dan Powell, Kay Reed, Roger Reed, Gene Rousculp, Melissa
Rousculp, Elaine Shaftner, Maxine Shroyer, Ron Tillberry, Byron Weller, Janet Weller, and
Kathy Whited
Summer Choir
John Andrews, Audrey Dawson, Amanda Hagy, Bonita Holl, Jim Kincaid, Ashley
Knowlton, Clem Meyer, Pr. Dan Powell, Kay Reed, Roger Reed, Gene Rousculp,
Maxine Shroyer, and Ron Tillberry
Grace Notes
John Andrews, Carol Carpenter, Donna Gainer, Bev Kaech, Cathy Noyes, Kay Reed,
and Maxine Shroyer
Children’s Choir
Brett Brown, Samantha Brown, Carson Chaffee, Morgan Huffstetler, Andrew Knowlton,
David Leeth, Sydney Pierce, Reese Turner, and Rylie Turner
Worship Team
Stacey Carmichael, Audrey Dawson, Bev Kaech, Jim Kincaid, John Kuziak, Dave
Marlin, Lacey Mendenhall, Jordan Powell, Melissa Rousculp, Steve Schumacher, Greg
Smith, Don Steinberger, Adam Szekacs, Beth Szekacs, and Sandy Thompson
Grace Orchestra
John Andrews, Scott Barth, Karen Brodbeck, Kristi Craddock, Shawn Dawson, Donna
Gainer, Amanda Hagy, Bill Heater, Dale Kissell, Johnny Kuziak, Nicky Kuziak, David
Leeth, Kristi Leeth, Meghan Leeth, Heather Pierce, and Steve Vrooman
Sanctuary Brass
Scott Barth, Justin Casto, Heather Pierce, and Steve Vrooman
Electronic Media
Jerry Dudney, Tom Brodbeck, Scott Brink, Josh Hanford, Jason Kouse
Grounds Care (Terry Fredrich, Coordinator)
Terry Fredrich, Judy Fredrich, Jerry Angst, Larry Snyder, Jim Schief
Hanging of the Greens (Victoria Barnes, Coordinator)
Victoria Barnes, Max Holly, Carole Ryan, Elaine Shaftner, Sean Pierce, Linda Kuhn,
Maxine Shroyer, Kay Reed, Ron Coss
Trash to Treasure
Tom O’Neal, Ron Coss
Building General Maintenance (Tom Stelzer, Coordinator)
Max Holly, Robert Thompson, Tom O’Neal, Don Merkle, Jerry Kalifoot
Church Prep (Mark Russell, Coordinator)
Chuck Bauer, Rob Caudill, Bill Lawson, Dan Shroyer, Margot Simpson, Mike Thompson,
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Reed Welsh, Ron Coss
Mailing Team
Clem and Marcia Meyer, Betty and Jerry Kalifoot, Jane Kreider, Elsa Pospisil, Gene and
Elaine Roller, Carol and Ed Vincent, Byron and Janet Weller
Office volunteers
Elaine Shaftner, Kay Reed, Bev Ainsworth, Ginny Rolfes, Agnes Smoot, Judy Fredrich,
Sheryl Wineberg, Carole Ryan and Mary Ellen Fulmer.
Acolytes (Carol Drown, Coordinator)
Will Bauer, Jacob Beck, Allie Bischoff, Abby Castle, Carson Chaffee, Emma Crew, Evan
Crew, Daniel Detrick, Delaney Detrick, Abbie Hennig, Morgan Hennig, Cole Huffstetler,
Johnny Kuziak, Nicky Kuziak, David Leeth, Meghan Leeth, Joshua Maurer, Justin
Maurer, Hannah McKinney, Samuel McKinney, Ty Myers, Cole Myers, Tayler-Jo Mullins,
Thomas Mullins, Molly Heiser, Andrea Heiser, Hannah Madder, Caleb Martin, Reese
Turner, Grace VanFleet, Allison Veskauf, Emily Witker, Mia Witker, Libby Zimmer
Activity Bags for Children (Jodi Thompson: Jan.-Aug. / Maxine Shroyer Sept-Dec.—
coordinators)
Cathy Noyes
Altar Care (Elaine Roller, Coordinator)
Barb Archbold, Cindi Blevins, Daniel Blevins, Sharon Dalie, Pam Garrett, Bonita Holl,
Ginny and Jim Rolfes, Elaine and Gene Roller, Agnes Smoot, Lillian Twait and Lisa Wells.
Communion Assistants (Mike Thompson, Coordinator)
Tom Allen, Sally Andrews, Cathy Brink, Tom Brodbeck, Carol Carpenter, Stacey
Carmichael, Angie Caudill, Sally Dyar, Tammy Everhart, Erynn Hanford, Steeg Hertz, Bill
Hester, Bev Kaech, Darla Kalifoot, Toyia Knasel, Kristi Leeth, Leslie McKinney, Marcia
Meyer, Chris Mokren, Jerry Newport, Su-Ann Newport, Janet Rice, Jennifer Mullins, Tom
Mullins, Gene Roller, Carol Rothfuss, Ryan Rothfuss, Gene Rousculp, Matt Rugh, Elaine
Shaftner, Maxine Shroyer, Andy Schumacher, Joann Stapleton, William Stapleton, Jen
Sturgeon, Mark Sturgeon, Susan Truchses, Mary Veskauf, Jenelle Vosskuehler, Chuck
Weller
Email Prayer Chain (Jane Eancheff, Coordinator)
Tom Allen, Sally Andrews, Barb Archbold, Kerry Bauer, Minola Bernardi, Tom Brodbeck,
Angie Caudill, Rob Caudill, Pastor Beverly C. DeBord, Ellen Dudney, Peggie Elsnau,
Tammy Everhart, Linda Fuschino, Donna Gainer, Barbara Gentile, Margie Grimes, Mark
Grimes, Amanda Hagy, Erynn Hanford, Bonita Holl, Darci Jordan, Bev Kaech, Betty
Kalifoot, Darla Kalifoot, Jerry Kalifoot, Sandy Keppler, Julie Kimmel, Jerry Koppenhaver,
Patti McAfee, Kristin Monroe, Cathy Noyes, Jim Noyes, Deb O’Neal, Elsa Pospisil, Pastor
Dan Powell, Jill Powell, Elaine Roller, Gene Roller, Susan Russell, Carole Ryan, Dan
Shroyer, Maxine Shroyer, J.D. Smith, Karen Snyder, Carol Spurlock, Donna Stelzer, Tom
Stelzer, Joanne Stocke, Russ Stocke, Janet Thompson, Sandy Thompson, Susan
Truchses, Lillian Twait, Susan Vrooman
Lector Team (Paul Buckles, Coordinator)
Sally Andrews, Margaret Bickenheuser, Cathy Brink, Tom Brodbeck, Stacey Carmichael,
Carol Carpenter, Doug Crew, Evan Crew, Leslie Crew, Jane Eancheff, Gail Eldridge,
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Phyllis Hefler, Bill Hester, Bonita Holl, Melanie Huffstetler, Darla Kalifoot, Richard Kogler,
Jerry Koppenhaver, Michelle Kouse, Eric Leeth, Kristi Leeth, Meghan Leeth, Sam
McKinney, Clem Meyer, Tayler-Jo Mullins, Su-Ann Newport, Cathy Noyes, Deb O’Neal,
Doddie Potts, Roger Reed, Ginny Rolfes, Jim Rolfes, Gene Roller, Carol Rothfuss, Gene
Rousculp, Matt Rugh, Susan Russell, Maxine Shroyer, Jack Sommers, Jen Sturgeon,
Eugene Swanger, Sandra Thompson, Susan Truchses, Allison Veskauf, Janet Weller, Sally
White
Let It Shine (Sari Bussert, Coordinator)
Paulette Brown, Beverly Kaech, Sherry Provens, Duane Twait, Lillian Twait
Offering Tellers – 8:00 a.m. (Kristi Leeth, Coordinator)
Carol Carpenter, Mark Klopfenstein, Suzanne Klopfenstein, Kevin Kreider, Bill Lawson,
Lora Lawson, Kristi Leeth, Don Merkle, Marcia Meyer, Bob Spitler, Heidi Spitler, Duane
Twait, Lillian Twait
Offering Tellers - 10:45 a.m. (Paulette Brown, Coordinator)
Sari Bussert, Dan Furrow, Bill Hester, Jim Kincaid, Nancy Kincaid, Cathy Noyes, Tom
O'Neal, Matt Rugh, Sheila Rugh, Christine Siegenthaler, Matt Siegenthaler, Joan Snarr,
Jack Sommers, Mary Sommers
Puppet Team
Stacey Carmichael, Darla Kalifoot
Sight & Sound (Chris Mokren, Coordinator)
Jerry Dudney, Eric Leeth, Gene Rousculp, Tom Wineberg,
Ushers - 8:00 a.m. (Steeg Hertz, Coordinator)
Scott Brink, Tom Brodbeck, Angie Caudill, Jay Caudill, Josh Caudill, Rob Caudill, Dan
Detrick, Sally Dyar, Al Evans, Diane Hertz, Cole Huffstetler, Rick Huffstetler, Lance Jones,
Brett Kalifoot, Mark Klopfenstein, Richard Kogler, Fred Martin, Phil McClelland, Ron
Mumma, John Rice, Janet Rice, Jim Rolfes, Mark Russell, Susan Russell, Andy
Schumacher, Steven Schumacher, Margot Simpson, Jack Sommers, Mary Sommers,
Mike Thompson, Ed Urbanek, Gail Welsh, Reed Welsh
Ushers - 10:45 a.m. (Mike Stelzer, Coordinator)
Marsha Ackerman, Jacob Beck, Daniel Blevins, Tom Brodbeck, Doug Crew, Evan
Crew, Christian Jordan, Darci Jordan, Barbara Joseph, Doug Joseph, Jim Kestner,
Nancy Kincaid, John Kuziak, Nicky Kuziak, Eric Leeth, Joshua Maurer, Justin Maurer,
Ryan Maurer, Chris Mokren, Thomas Mullins, Tom Mullins, Amy Noyes, Tom O’Neal,
Roger Reed, Tommy Rhoades, Ryan Rothfuss, Dan Shroyer, Mark Sturgeon, Chris Wells,
Luke Wells
Ushers - Special Services (Tom O’Neal, Coordinator)
Tom Allen, Bill Hester, Jim Kestner, Tom Mullins, Deb O’Neal, Jim Rolfes, Dan Shroyer,
Mark Sturgeon
Acts 5 Hospital Ministry (Jane Eancheff, , Coordinator)
Barb Archbold, Ellen Dudney, Jane Eancheff, Sue Goheen, Bonita Holl, Terri Kennedy
Holman, Richard Kogler, Joyce McNeal, Deb O'Neal, Jill Powell, Carol Spurlock, Susan
Truchses, Susan Truchses, Janet Weller
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Blood Pressure Screening (Sally Andrews, Coordinator)
Sally Andrews, Ann Clayton, Ellen Dudney, Sue Goheen, Andy Schumacher, Mary Beth
Stelzer, Mary Veskauf, Sally White
Card Ministry (Deb O’Neal, Coordinator)
Mark Grimes, Bill Hester, Bonita Holl, Jane Kreider, Deb O'Neal, Jill Powell, Agnes Smoot,
Karen Snyder, Bernice Stevens, and others from various guilds
Care Circle Leaders
Bev Ainsworth, John and Sally Andrews, Pat Barth, Scott Brink, Tom and Karen
Brodbeck, Jeff and Sue Butterfield, June Cardwell, Stacey Carmichael, Nicki Castle,
Rob and Angie Caudill, Shelly Clemens, Kristi Knight-Craddock, Shawn and Audrey
Dawson, Dan and Christy Detrick, Jerry and Ellen Dudney, Kevin and Amy Fraker, Terry
and Judy Fredrich, Brian and Ginger Hennig, David and Bonita Holl, Lance and
Bethany Jones, Darla Kalifoot, Jerry and Betty Kalifoot, Jim and Nancy Kincaid, Mark
and Suzanne Klopfenstein, Toyia Knasel, Ashley Knowlton, Jane Kreider, Debbie Lange,
Ron and Bev Laucher, Eric and Kristi Leeth, Matt and Sheila Rugh, Dave and Lori Marlin,
Leslie McKinney, Clem and Marcia Meyer, Justin Mohler, Jim and Cathy Noyes, Tom
and Deb O’Neal, Chris Parli, Sean and Jill Pierce, Jim and Ginny Rolfes, Carol Rothfuss,
Mark and Susan Russell, Carole Ryan, Steven and Andy Schumacher, Elaine Shaftner,
Dan Shroyer, John and Agnes Smoot, Tom and Donna Stelzer, Beth Szekacs, Robert
and Sandy Thompson, Cindy Torsell, Gail Welsh, Sheryl Wineberg, Darlene Zawada
Christmas in July (Hobie and Karen Mullins, coordinators)
Linda Anderson, Barb Archbold, Calvin Blumhorst, Tom and Karen Brodbeck, Ann
Clayton, Denise Crenshaw, Christy Detrick, Jane Eancheff, Gail Eldridge-Hakala, Diane
Hertz, Bonita Holl, Anne Joyce, Jim and Barb Kestner, Michelle Kouse, Jane Kreider,
Linda Mahan, Hobie and Karen Mullins, Cathy Noyes, Deb O'Neal, Jill Powell, Kay Reed,
Ginny Rolfes, Gene and Elaine Roller, Sheila Rugh, Agnes Smoot, Joan Snarr, Mary Beth
Stelzer, Joann Stocke, Jen Sturgeon, Robert and Sandy Thompson, Sue Weller
Extensions of Grace (Bev Kaech, Coordinator)
Jane Eancheff, Peggie Elsnau, Al Evans, Sandy Keppler, Deb O'Neal, Elaine Shaftner,
Robert Thompson, Sandy Thompson
Homebound Visitation (Marjorie Grimes, Coordinator)
Barbara Archbold, Al Evans, Mark Grimes, Barbara Kestner, Jane Kreider, Deb O’Neal,
Russ Stocke, Sheryl Stolarski, Sandy Thompson
Home Care Ministry (Bev Kaech, Coordinator)
Barb Archbold, Cathy Brink, June Cardwell, Carol Carpenter, Christy Detrick, Becky
Dunn, Jane Eancheff, Peggie Elsnau, Al Evans, Mark Grimes, Amanda Hagy, Steeg and
Diane Hertz, Bill Hester, Bonita Holl, Terri Kennedy Holman, Bev Kaech, Jerry and Betty
Kalifoot, Sandy Keppler, Barb Kestner, Ashley Knowlton, Jane Kreider, John Maxwell,
Bob Merkle, Ann Morris, Su-Ann Newport, Jim and Cathy Noyes, Chris Parli, Jill Powell,
Roger and Kay Reed, John and Janet Rice, Jim and Ginny Rolfes, Matt Rugh, Sheila
Rugh, Carole Ryan, Steve and Andy Schumacher, Elaine Shaftner, Carol Spurlock,
Donna Stelzer, Russ and Joanne Stocke, Sheryl Stolarski, Mark Sturgeon, Janet
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Thompson, Robert and Sandy Thompson, Lillian Twait, Sheryl Wineberg
Meals for the Bereaved (Cathy Brink, Coordinator)
Karen Brodbeck, Ann Clayton, Jane Eancheff, Tammy Everhart, Barbara Fain, Donna
Gainer, Barbara Joseph, Jane Kreider, Cathy Noyes, Jill Powell, Ginny Rolfes, Sheila
Rugh, Mary Beth Stelzer, Joanne Stocke, Jen Sturgeon, and all the wonderful people
who contributed food items for the various funeral meals we served.
Meals on Call (Deb O’Neal, Coordinator)
Linda Anderson, Karen Brodbeck, Carol Carpenter, Linda Cornell, Diane Hertz, Bonita
Holl, Cathy Noyes, Deb O'Neal, Sean Pierce, Jill Powell, Agnes Smoot, Lisa Ulery
Stephen Ministers active in 2014
Sally Andrews, Jerry Angst, Shelly Clemens, Jerry Dudney, Jane Eancheff, Peggie
Elsnau, Bonita Holl, Dick Kogler, Cathy Noyes, Tom O’Neal, Susan Russell, Carole Ryan,
Pat Siler, Agnes Smoot, Carol Spurlock, Sheryl Stolarski, Gail Welsh, Tom Wineberg
Stephen Leaders for 2014
Tom Brodbeck, Pastor Beverly DeBord, Ellen Dudney, Pastor Daniel Powell, Pat Siler,
John Smoot, Agnes Smoot-Assistant Stephen Leader
Support for New Moms (Molly Powell, Coordinator)
And a special word of thanks to Denise Crenshaw
for her assistance in compiling this annual report.