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Peace Lutheran Ministry Staff
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Rev. Walter E. Waiser, Senior Pastor
Pastor Waiser has worn most every Mission and Ministry hat at Peace in over 34 years of service at Peace. Currently, he leads the Renewal in Christ weekend, which over 300 of the people of Peace have attended. He is very involved in Peace's International Missions whether in Honduras, or India, or Sudan. You will see him regularly in weekend worship, as well as teaching Crossways on Thursday evenings. Crossways is a 60-unit overview course that goes from Genesis to Revelation, and is taught in four 15-week semesters with a break during the summer.
You might want to contact Pastor Waiser if you need information about any of these areas of ministry, or you have questions about the direction of Peace's Mission and Ministry.
fisher@PeaceChurch.org
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Your Peace staff is committed to on-going growth in their own faith and faithfulness as they walk beside you on this journey of faith. Together we are following Jesus on an adventure that conforms us all more and more to the image of Christ for the sake of others. Please pray for us as we also are praying for you.
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Rev. Steven L. Wiechman, Administrative Pastor
Steve's main area of focus is to provide staff leadership and help to set direction and vision for the congregation along with Pastor Waiser. He regularly preaches and will often teach at the 9:45 am Adult Faith Sunday School hour on Sunday mornings. He is one of the primary teachers for the parents in our Christian Discipleship Training (CDT) year which leads to the confirmation rite. He also oversees the Christian Care Ministry which seeks to do three main things: 1) equip and encourage each member of Peace to care for and be cared for by a few others, 2) minister to and care for the people of Peace who cannot make it to worship, and 3) minister to and care for the people of Peace who are experiencing a trial or big change.
You might want to contact Pastor Wiechman if you would like to volunteer in the Christian Care Ministry, want to have someone visit a hospitalized or shut-in member, have a question about baptism or want to schedule a baptism, want to find out how to get married at Peace, or need to seek Christian counseling.
Pastor Wiechman's Home Page
SteveW@PeaceChurch.org
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The Core Values of Peace Lutheran Church help shape and guide our ministry as the Peace Ministry Staff equips our Peace community in their mission and ministry to the people around them. Our Core Values include
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Rev. Justin P. Rossow, Pastor for Adult Discipleship
Pastor Justin Rossow is focused on developing and providing adult faith experiences that help strengthen intentional discipleship at Peace Lutheran Church. Pastor Rossow regularly teaches during the 9:45 am Adult Faith Sunday School hour on Sunday mornings and also leads our I Believe class for new members and all who want to return to some of the foundations of our faith. Pastor Rossow also preaches on a regular basis, helps provide staff leadership and some pastoral care, and has taken a lead role in creating a web site that supports, encourages, and equips intentional discipleship.
You might want to contact Pastor Rossow if you are new to Peace, would like to volunteer to help with the web site, have a suggestion of an Adult Faith experience you would find helpful, or were looking for a resource to help you take your next step on this journey of faith.
Justin@PeaceChurch.org
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At Peace, we trust God's promises to come to us in worship to forgive our sins and strengthen our faith and faithfulness. We invite you to join us as we regularly gather around God's Word and Sacraments to receive the gifts He alone can give.
Sat. 5:30 pm Contemporary
Sun. 8:30 am Hymnal Liturgical
Sun. 11:00 am Blended
Sun. 1 pm African Immigrant
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Rev. Wichieng Wetnyangran, Pastor for African Immigrant Ministry
Wichieng@PeaceChurch.org
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Cindy Hurd, Director of Music and Worship Arts
Cindy Hurd provides leadership and direction to the Music Ministry and the Worship Arts department at Peace.
Cindy is focused on providing intentional music which supports worship and is purposeful in glorifying God. There are vocal, handbell, and instrumental opportunities ranging from 1st grade to adult, beginner to advanced, and soloist to group. Cindy creates an environment of experiences and for those involved to have the ability to have continued growth as Disciples of Christ.
Cindy also oversees the many aspects of Worship in partnership with the Worship Board to create an effortless system to maintain the worship services and create a spiritual goal which is the glory of God’s name and the building up of intentional disciples.
You might want to contact Cindy if you were looking to be a part of worship by ushering, setting up communion, being a reader, or helping behind the scenes to prepare the worship areas with paraments, banners and Festival decorations. You would also contact Cindy for involvement in any of the many music programs offered at Peace or with any music questions and feedback.
Cindy@PeaceChurch.org
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Unless we all pull together, the mission and ministry of Peace Church will not move forward. God chooses to fulfill His mission to reach the lost and strengthen the saints by using
real, live people to touch people's real lives. Giving yourself away, you find God has been using you all along. With our time, talent, and treasure, we support our Intentional Mission with Intentional Generosity.
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Rebecca Brockman (DCE), Director of Youth Family Discipleship
Director of Christian Education (DCE) Rebecca Brockman is focused on developing and providing faith experiences to help strengthen the intentional discipleship of our youth grades 6th-12th at Peace Lutheran Church. Rebecca is the lead teacher of the High School Bible Class during our 9:45 am Education Hour and also leads the teaching of our youth involved in our Christian Discipleship Training (CDT) Program, which includes the confirmation rite as they take the next step in their journey of faith. Rebecca helps provide some pastoral care for our youth and their families.
You might want to contact DCE Rebecca Brockman if you are a youth or have a youth in grades 6th-12th, if you want to become part of the dedicated year of the Christian Discipleship Training Program, if you want to volunteer by investing in the lives of our young people, or if you need a youth discipleship resource or have one to share.
Rebecca's Home Page
Becky@PeaceChurch.org
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Sue Heffner, Director of Childcare Ministry
Sue Heffner provides childcare for children during the worship service on Saturday night and also during the Sunday morning services including the Education hour. Miss Sue supervises childcare for most weekly Bible study classes, meetings and musical rehearsals. She also directs childcare offered on Monday and Thursday mornings for anyone who wants to volunteer to help with activities within the church. She offers a parent’s day out program, called My Time, on Wednesdays during the school year. She also schedules “Parents' Night Out” on various Friday evenings throughout the year which provides a loving Christian environment for children to play while their parents take a breather. Sue also visits at the hospital with families of newborns.
Please contact Sue Heffner if you have any questions about when or for what ages childcare is offered. Sue is eager to serve you in any way she can.
Sue@PeaceChurch.org
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Marian Hamre, Director of Red Apple School
Mhamre1015@aol.com
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Vicar Jake Parsons, Director of Children & Family Discipleship
jake@peacechurch.org
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Peace Lutheran Support Staff
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Joan Wallace, Executive Secretary to the Pastors
Some of Joan's responsibilities are as follows:
● Reports to the Church Administrator and works closely with the assigned Program Staff (Pastors) as directed;
● Develops relations with members of Peace and relays to the Pastors any concerns that come through her office
● Receives and sends out all prayer requests;
● Schedules and keeps calendar appointments current for the Pastors;
● Organizes baptisms, funerals and weddings as well as prepares the special occasion bulletins;
● Maintains official corporate records for the church.
Joan@PeaceChurch.org
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Sherry Harlass, Communications Specialist
Sherry Harlass handles various printing tasks at Peace and coordinates the exchange of information between staff members and church members in order to prepare for worship, share details of activities and events, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
As Communications Specialist at Peace, her responsibilities include:
● Working with the Pastors and the Director of Worship and Music Arts to finalize bulletins;
● Assembling the Prayers in Worship insert, including the Calendar and Our Faith in Action;
● Writing and editing the Newsletter;
● Designing and managing messages on the electronic sign;
● Posting Bulletin Boards;
● Assisting with creative endeavors as requested.
Please contact Sherry if you are interested in helping with bulletin stuffing (Fridays at 1:00 pm), newsletter assembling (some Mondays at 10:00 am), and designing and/or posting bulletin boards (flexible times).
Sherry@PeaceChurch.org
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Glenna Seter, Database Manager
● To serve Peace Lutheran by providing accurate and appropriate records for all members and visitors by maintaining an up-to-date database through changes of mailing address information, email addresses and telephone numbers. Also responsible for obtaining and recording demographic information such as date of birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage, employment, skills, abilities, interests and certain life events.
● Obtain and record all worship and education attendance. Design and produce statistical reports of attendance and membership for pastors, staff and elders on a weekly and monthly basis. Provide annual statistical report of membership changes to synod.
● Provide informational reports as needed by pastors, program staff and ministry boards.
● Monitor visitor attendance; send information and invitational letters for new member process. Attend luncheons and receptions for new members.
● Provide letters of transfer upon request.
● Maintain office supplies and equipment.
● Communicate with the congregation by sending group emails as needed.
● Produce non-pictorial membership directory annually.
● Answer incoming calls and greet office visitors when needed.
Glenna@PeaceChurch.org
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Linda Hopper, Receptionist
Lindah@PeaceChurch.org
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Jane Weber, Accounts Payable
Jane@PeaceChurch.org
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