News and Notes

Three passages guided our May Consistory Meeting:

1. “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as
well.” ~ Matthew 6:33

2. “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” ~John 7:38

3. “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” ~Habakkuk 2:14

Our focus as a team, charged with governing the church, is to maintain a focus on God—for us and the whole congregation. When we seek God first in all things, this brings glory to God and shapes us as disciples. Pray for us as we together seek God first!

We also received these reports:

• Lindsey Ungs has started her role as connection and communication champion.
• Candidates are being reviewed for the Youth and Young Adults staff position.
• A team is developing a capital campaign for building improvements and debt reduction.
• A team is exploring a 60th Anniversary celebration.

2019 Consistory

Deacons:
Alan Brockette (Chair)
Bruce Boldt
Melissa Dahm
John Davidson
Allison Johnson
Nancy Josifek
Josh Oberembt

Elders:
Lois Deerberg (Vice-president)
Pastor Alan Crandall
Bruce Crowther
Robin Joens
Pastor Kent Landhuis
Gary Mills
Diane Potter
Crissie Rozendaal
Ken Viggers

Staff

Leah Carolan, Director of Worship and Media
Kris Crowther, Director of Noah’s Ark Preschool
Alan Crandall, Pastor of Care & Visitation
Jessi Schoettmer, Custodian
Kyle French, Director of Family and Children Ministry
Kent Landhuis, Pastor of Teaching & Leadership
Lindsey Ungs, Connection and Communication Architect
Jennifer Wagaman, Office Administrator