Who Are the Elders and Deacons?

Elders are leaders of the church who are responsible for the functioning of the church. They are the leaders ("moderators") of the various parish committees and together form the session of your church and the Parish Council which meets monthly and makes decisions regarding church operations. They are people whom you can approach when you have questions about how your church operates. They are elected to three year terms but cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. Talk to an elder if you are interested in becoming one.

Deacons are entrusted with caring for the congregation as a whole. Every member is assigned to a deacon. The deacon is to watch over that person and be there to help them in times of need. If you don't come to church for a while, they may call you to see if you're okay. Let your deacon know when you need support from your church...and if you know of someone else who is in need of support. They, too, are elected to three year terms but cannot serve more thatn two consecutive terms. Talk to a deacon (or an elder) if you are interested in becoming one.

Currently Serving Elders

Suzanne Bell, John McCulloch, Mike Mentz, Nancy Rehbein, Linda Kortbein, Jim Lentz, Linda Stearns, Evan Hart, Diane Spaude

Currently Serving Deacons

Lakewood:  Orville Fuller, Don Prueter, JoAnne Gipp, Sharlene Kresse, Patty Earnest, Joyce Lentz

Laona:  Cindy Hart, Linda Lafferty

Wabeno:  Pam McCulloch, Andy Brooks, Lee & K.C. Scheuerman, Shirley Connors, Lori Brooks, Victoria Stefanski

Our Pastors

Pastors Dennis and Wendy Mannering