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Council on Ministries

  • Worship
  • Missions
  • Christian Discipleship
    • Children's Ministry Team
    • Youth Education Team
    • Youth Council
    • Parent Council
    • Adult Christian Education
  • Outreach
    • Preschool Board
    • Communications
    • Scouts Liasons
    • Sports Ministry
    • Welcome Connection
    • Evangelism
Church Council
Church Council Chair Ed Back
Church Council Vice-Chair Ged Doughton
Recording Secretary Teresa Hymes
Lay Leader Bill Cornett
Lay Members to Annual Conference Scott Fairman
Chris Withrow
Diann Back
Nominations (Lay Leadership)
Committee Chair
Tom Latimer
Facility Management Chair Gerald Robinson
Staff-Parish Relations Chair Brian Barger
Finance Committee Chair Steve Courtney
Treasurer George Linfors
Council on Ministries Chair Tim Enten
*Worship Committee Co-Chairs Beth Griffiths
Kim Henderson
*Christian Discipleship Chair Pam Smith
*Missions Team Chair Phillip Bissette
*Communications Committee Chair Alan Alsop
*United Methodist Women President Lynda Morris
*United Methodist Men President
Vision Team Facilitator Dave Weaver
Senior Pastor Tom Latimer
Deacon Associate Brandon Dirks
Director of Children's
and Families Ministry
Melissa Lamm
Financial Administrator Angela Micalizzi
UMYF Representative Andrew Tait
Historian Sonia Walker

Board of Directors: Ed Back, Phillip Bissette, Steve Courtney, Brian Barger, Bill Cornett, Gerald Robinson

*Council on Ministries Committee Chairs

Administrative Committees
Vision Team
Facilitator Dave Weaver

Alan Alsop, Brian Barger, Kim Henderson, Tom Latimer, George Linfors, Pat McCormick, Susi Robinson, Pam Smith, Betty Thalinger, Jeff Usher, Bertha Walker, Kathy Weaver

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Nominations Committee
Chair Tom Latimer
Lay Leader Bill Cornett
2011
2012
2013
Meg Roach Kathy Weaver Neal Moran
Janet Fee Kathy Clarke Donna Varner
Trish Baker Jim Huckabee Tammy Lansden
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Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Chair Brian Barger
Staff Tom Latimer
Lay Members to Annual Conference Diann Back
Chris Withrow
Scott Fairman
Lay Leader Bill Cornett
2011
2012
2013
Marty Baker Bryan Rhoad Pete Griffiths
Sheryl Brown Larry Sharpe Mary Owen
Dale Carpenter Karen Fletcher Linda Wilson
Brian Barger
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Permanent Endowment Fund Committee
Chair Bob Evans
Staff Tom Latimer
2011
2012
2013
Bob Evans Charles Lansden Steve Walker
Ged Doughton Elaine Fairman George Johnson
Reece Graham Dick Dunn Steve Morris
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Finance Committee
Chair Steve Courtney
Vice-Chair George Linfors
Treasurer George Linfors
Financial Administrator Angela Micalizzi
Facility Management Rep
Lay Members to Annual Conference Diann Back
Chris Withrow
Scott Fairman
Church Council Chair Ed Back
Stewardship Chair Pat McCormick
Lay Leader Bill Cornett
Senior Pastor Tom Latimer
2011
2012
2013
Merritt Card Randy Smith Brian Bell
Steve Courtney George Linfors Elaine Fairman
Janet Fee Blake Morris Bob Briggs
Chris Sharpe

Subcommittees

Teller Counters
Coordinator Tim Enten
Auditors Steve Walker
Neal Brislin

Stewardship Committee
Chair Pat McCormick
Lay Leader Bill Cornett
Staff Tom Latimer
2011
2012
2013
Wayne Smith Gary Greene
Rick Hale Libby Jackson

Jesse Camp Scholarship
Chair Charlotte Dunn
Staff Brandon Dirks
Members Martha Robinson
Don Sutton

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Facility Management (Trustees)
Chair Gerald Robinson
Vice Chair Ben Fletcher
Secretary Jon Roma
Staff Tom Latimer
Worship Committee Reps Kim Henderson
Beth Griffiths
2011
2012
2013
Lisa Corbitt Trip Ingle Tim Keesling
Martin Davidson Jon Roma Catherine Bell
Gerald Robinson Ben Fletcher Karen Gledhill
Woody Sansbury

Subcommittees

Property Maintenance Committee

Woody Sansbury, Les Grattan, Robert McGill, Barbara Gaylord, Chip Stout, Duane Coggin, Bill Roberts, Terri Hutaff


Interior Project Consultants

Thaedra Withrow, Ann Shaughnessy, JoAnna Enten


Exterior Project Consultants

Chip Stout, Sonia Walker, Richard Dunn


Columbarium Committee
Chair Pam Theesfeld
Facility Management Chair Gerald Robinson
Richard Dunn, Cathy Trosch, Susan Morris

Kitchen Committee
Chair Beverly Whaley
2011
2012
2013
Julia Thomas Paige Ingle Erin Dennis
Lucius Schweikert Patty Dungan Jeff Matevie
Helen Gibson Paula Rhoad

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Council on Ministries
Council on Ministries Chair Tim Enten

WORSHIP
Worship Co-Chairs Beth Griffiths
Kim Henderson
Staff Liaisons John Blizzard
Julia Hubbard
Tom Latimer

Worship Committee: Chris Delap, Cindy Delap, Bill Pendleton, Debbie Pendleton, Brad Reinhard, Rob Speice, Jamie  Speice, Greg York, Cheryl York

Wedding Committee Chair Erin Dennis

Wedding Committee: Angelia McGill, Cindy Brown, Mary Owen, Kim Henderson, Tina Downing, Mary Evans, Katie Luckadoo, Catherine Bell, Jill MacLaughlin, Ann Dickerson, Beverly  Smith

Chief Ushers Tom Rosie (8:30)
Chris Delap (10:50)
Wayne Smith (11:10)
Advent/Christmas Special Events Coordinator Janis Alsop
Christmas Decorations Coordinators Thaedra Withrow
Mimi Hale
Liturgist Coordinators Sue Prudhomme (8:30)
Lee Boyd (10:50)
Barry Roach (11:10)
Acolyte Coordinator Elizabeth Barger
Communion Stewards Kenny Walker (T)
Mary Lou Kennelly (M)
Banner Coordinators Lisa Smith
Tara Murphy
Cathy Doughton
Needle Arts Guild Prissie Griffin
Barbara Phillips
Flower Coordinator Mary Evans
Sanctuary Upkeep Maxie May
Marcia Bost

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MISSIONS
Missions Chair Philip Bissette
Missions Vice-Chair to be elected
Staff Tom Latimer
Adult Mission Teams
(Disaster Work Teams)
Gerald Robinson
Youth Mission Teams
(YouthWorks & ASP)
Mark Casper
Blood Drive Donna Taylor
Crisis Assistance Ministry Amy Styers-Bissette
CROP Walk Sandy Carson
District Mission Society Rep. Julia Thomas
Friendship Trays Phyllis Moran
Habitat for Humanity Clonnie Lambert
Loaves & Fishes Amy Styers-Bissette
Men's Homeless Shelter Gail Card
Operation Christmas Child Pete Griffiths
Room in the Inn Brian Barger
Center of Hope Melanie Mason
Shalom Beverly Smith
Mecklenburg Ministries Karen Dubose
Peace with Justice Chair Margie Pokorney
Shepherd's Center South Janet Fee
Salvation Army Christmas Stockings Diana Rainey
HOPE Team Helen Gibson

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CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Christian Discipleship Chair Pam Smith
Spiritual Formation Co-Chairs Kristen Sharpe
Barbara Gaylord
Prayer & Piety
(Labyrinth & Devotionals)
Beth Griffiths
Christy Stephens
Donna Varner
Singles Ministry Sandy Carson
Saints Alive! Seniors Ministry Vonda Bean
Jean Wimbrow
Stephen Ministry Tom Latimer
Family Life Susan Johnson
Spiritual Gifts (MAGI) Chair Kathy Weaver
MAGI Team Meg Roach
Dave Weaver
Pam Smith
Sharing & Caring (Bereavement) Tara Murphy
Cathy Doughton
E-Mail Prayer Ministry Rick Hale


Subcommittees

Children's Ministry Team
Children's Ministry Team Co-Chairs Trish Baker
Karen Fletcher
Staff Melissa Lamm
Children's Preschool Director Lucius Schweikert

Carolyn Maxey, Susan LeGrand, Leslie Newnam, Paula Rhoad, Kathryn  DeFriese, Neal Brislin, Sara Goguen, Katie Luckadoo, Marta Roberts


Youth Education Team (Y.E.T.)
YET Chair to be elected
Staff Brandon Dirks
Parent Representatives Susi Robinson
Elizabeth Barger
Cindy Delap
Jill MacLaughlin
Student Representatives Kathleen Dennis
Patrick Baker
Emily Barger
Kenzie Ray
Andrew Sun
Stephen Keesling
Jazlyn Briggs
Amanda Boyd
Andrew Tait

Youth Council 2010-11
UMYF President Luke Robinson
Senior Representative Katelyn Simmett
Junior Representative Simon Porter
Sophomore Representative Madeline Courtney
Freshman Representative Abbey Conklin
8th Grade Representative Josh Walker
7th Grade Representative Maddie Coggin
Church Council Representative Andrew Tait
COM Representative (Interim) Pam Smith
UMYF Coordinators Kelly Keesling
Elizabeth Barger
Mark Casper
Staff Brandon Dirks

Parent Council
Parent Council Co-Chairs Candice Usher
Meg Roach

Adult Christian Education
Christian Education Superintendent Bill Cole
Staff Tom Latimer
Sunday School Representatives
  • Discovery
George Linfors
  • Fellowship
Jim Huckabee
  • Life
Del Murphy
  • Journey
Martin Davidson
  • Focus on Scripture
Doris Carns
  • Expressions
Betty Lewis
  • The Rock
Cheryl and Greg York
  • Unity
Gary Greene
  • Time Out
Clair Matevie

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OUTREACH

Preschool Board
Preschool Board Chair Lucius Schweikert
Staff Melissa Lamm
Preschool Board Representative
Parent Representative
At-Large Church Member
Staff-Parish Representative Brian Barger
Teacher Representatives
Facility Management Chair Gerald Robinson
Finance Representative Steve Courtney

Communications
Chair Alan Alsop
Staff Kelly Keesling
2011
2012
2013
Bill Bosworth Ralph Voltz Alan Alsop
Mike Hubbard Jill MacLaughlin Diann Back
Pam Theesfeld Jill Woodall Barry Roach

Scout Liaisons
Boy Scouts Dwight McKnight
Cub Scouts Skip Schroeder
Girl Scouts Meg Swindler

Sports Ministry
Chair tbd
Athletic Director tbd
Staff Brandon Dirks
Scott Fairman, Les Grattan, Andrew Leach, Beth Griffiths, Bertha Walker, Cindy Brown, Scott Dodrill, Chad Busch (n/m)

Welcome Connection
Chair Hilary Davidson
Staff Tom Latimer
Greeters Laurie McCormick
Fellowship Pads Mary Evans
Prospective Members Jill Woodall
Holy Grounds Al Monroe
Lee Rainey
Staton Boyette

Mary Lou Kennelly, Wayne Smith, Christine Kosak, Brian Spearman, Daniela Spearman, Linda Quinn, Doug Carpenter, Keith Middleton, Glenna White, Carol Coggin, Debbie Pendleton, Wayne Sisk, Toni Sisk


Evangelism
Chair Gregg Walker
Staff Tom Latimer
2011
2012
2013
Ed Davidge Terry Kute Tom Rosie
Gary Greene Jill MacLaughlin Gregg Walker

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Last updated Thursday, February 10, 2011