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GOOD SAMARITAN CHURCH THE MESSENGER VOLUME 107 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2018 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK GRIEF DEATH QUESTIONS OF FAITH Dear Beloved Recently a family member of ours died She was one of the 25 people who flew down to Mexico to celebrate our wedding over 8 years ago She was young and healthy It was unexpected The family is still in shock Her death has made me contemplate death in a way that more expected though still difficult deaths due to old age or declining health have not as much One of the things it raised in me was an awareness that as a pastor who is a good 30 years younger than the majority of our members and at a very different life stage I probably don t think about death dying and end of life as often as many others in our congregation I know for many of you attending memorial services of friends or family members is becoming a more and more regular occurrence in your life and the sense of being left behind is painful and lonely I know from talking with you that many of you have thought a great deal about your own death about your legacy about what comes next and what life looks like beyond the grave My first real experience of the death of someone close to me came when my grandmother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer s when I was 10 She didn t die for another 10 years but it was as if she started to die slowly right before our eyes Though physically present she seemed to slip out of existence Memory loss complicates even further questions about death and souls and what in us is eternal about where we go and what happens to us and what makes us who we are I know I m not the only one in our congregation who has experienced what often feels like this strange and cruel twist on death and dying Curiosity about what comes after death has long been a preoccupation of human beings Many world religions grapple with the question even if few can give many definitive answers Interestingly the Hebrew scriptures make only vague references to an afterlife From what historians can gather a more robust theology of an afterlife and resurrection from the dead only enters Judaism when the Jewish people are in exile and the rabbinic synagogue tradition develops Perhaps they picked it up from those among whom they lived while in exile or perhaps it was the very experience of exile of homelessness and captivity and the longing needing for there to be something more than that that led the Jewish people to incorporate such beliefs Whatever the impetus for such 1 beliefs by Jesus time the Pharisees the synagogue leaders hold a robust theology of resurrection and the afterlife while the Sadducees the Temple leadership rejects such belief When you look to Jesus teachings and the interpretation of his life death and resurrection by his followers you will find all sorts of statements and beliefs about heaven and hell Hell by the way was a literal geographical place a valley where heaps of trash were burned a place no one living in Jesus time ever wanted to go We never quite know if Jesus is talking about that trash heap or an eternal place of torment when he refers to hell Sometimes it seems to be a sort of purgatory a place simply to wait that is neither good or bad Other times it seems a place where we are able to see God but unable to cross the distance Lk 16 19 31 Still other times a place where we are punished and or refined with fire Mk 9 43 Of course as with descriptions of Heaven distinguishing the difference between literal and metaphorical symbolic language is difficult Heaven is described as somewhere Jesus goes ahead of us to prepare a place God s house Jn 14 2 3 a kingdom of God where there is no more suffering Rev 21 4 and where a grand reversal happens between the first and the last Matt 20 16 And yet it is not just some place in the future after death Jesus says it has come near Matt 3 2 even makes statements that make continued on page 9

BIRTHDAYS Opal Bailey 11 08 Jacob Daysa 11 09 Elaine Dalrymple 11 21 James Anderson 11 22 Jennifer Kelly 11 25 Henrietta Morris 11 26 Virginia Sihapanya 11 29 Linda Rupp 11 30 If your birthday or anniversary is not being listed in the newsletter and you would like for it to be please contact Carolyn Woodard ANNIVERSARIES Lay Lily Sihapanya 11 29 FELLOWSHIP Available 11 04 Available 11 11 Available 11 18 Available 11 25 We are looking for volunteers to sign up to sponsor or provide food for fellowship M Pastor Jen Daysa Rich Feigel and Sarah Butz carry our Beloved Community sign at the Come Out St Pete parade O Our booth at Come Out St Pete festooned with colorful banners and Free Hugs signs was a welcome stop off for any LGBTQ teen or adult who had been alienated from their family or church because of their sexuality Our goal was to let them know there are places where they can be loved unconditionally Pastor Jen stands ready to give hugs to one and all FLOWERS If you d like to place flowers in the sanctuary in honor or memory of someone or some event please contact the office or Robin Becker Barbara Gaylord in memory of Dick Gaylord 11 04 Available 11 11 Available 11 18 Barbara Gaylord in memory of Dick Gaylord 11 25 OFFICE HOURS Pastor Jen s NEW Hours Sunday Thursday Days Off Friday and Saturday Church Office Open Tuesday Thursday 10 00 3 00 We become happier much happier when we realize life is an opportunity rather than an obligation Mary Augustine ATTENDANCE September 30 43 October 7 56 14 44 21 50 COME OUT ST PETE The Come Out St Pete event coincides with National Coming Out Day on October 11 This year Good Samaritan Church joined the event by marching in the parade and staffing a booth on Central Avenue For many years Good Samaritan participated in the St Pete Pride Parade but when it moved to a Saturday evening event and then moved to downtown St Pete waterfront we were unable to continue our participation Come Out St Pete is a newer smaller event and goes back to its roots in the Grand Central district of St Pete With the parade scheduled for October rather than June this also makes it a little easier to march As we marched a father and his daughter spontaneously decided to march with our group So thank you John and Lilly for Submitted by Rich Feigel joining us MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE 5 MINISTRY TEAMS Care Team Meets 1st Wednesday 10 00 12 00 noon Spiritual Formation Team Meets 1st Wednesday 6 00 8 00 p m Fellowship and Outreach Team Meets 2nd Sunday Noon Justice and Mercy Team Meets 2nd Sunday after worship Resource Development Meets 3rd Wednesday 6 00 8 00 p m Session Team Meets 4th Wednesday 6 00 8 00 p m 2

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THANKSGIVING CARDS Due to sickness or distance these dear Good Sam members or friends are no longer able to attend on a regular basis They would love to hear from you with a Happy Thanksgiving card to let them know they are loved and missed Edna Smith 10800 Temple Terrace Seminole FL 33772 Nancy and Roy Rudasill 9715 Mainlands Blvd Pinellas Park FL 33782 Dorothy Morton 9202 36th Street Pinellas Park FL 33782 Opal Bailey 7951 58th Avenue North Unit 209 St Petersburg FL 33709 2019 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN Are you In at Good Sam Are you invested influential involved invited included intentional As you consider the ways you will give and invest in Good Sam this year the Resource Development Team challenges you to be all in with Good Sam and all in with what God is doing here Live far away Our extended family matters to us Maybe you are still invested in this faith community and what God is doing in and through Good Sam Maybe you still want to be in with us We invite you too to contribute in ways big or small so that you continue to feel a sense of ownership for the life and ministry of this congregation and all the work we do in the community Please send any contributions or pledges to the church by November 18th so that we can celebrate your participation Submitted by Pastor Jen and the Resource Development Team 5 Harold Brockus 121 56th Avenue South 502 St Petersburg FL 33705 Chris Johnson 38444 13th Avenue Zephyrhills FL 33542 Georgann Schlosser 4200 62nd Avenue 291 Pinellas Park FL 33781 Dotti Boake 1255 Pasadena Ave S Apt 1704 South Pasadena FL 33707 6222 Kaycee Wargo 255 Mohegan Rd Shelton CT 06484 Annie Gambino 1200 S Missouri Ave 336 Clearwater FL 33756 Jim Anderson Rafael Catala 6510 Main St Apt 112 Miami FL 33 Submitted by Mickey Moore

M Rev Jen Daysa represented Good Sam as our pastor while Jean Adams and Carolyn Woodard served as lay delegates with voting rights in the business meetings M The Naples United Church of Christ had a beautiful campus and a gorgeous sanctuary All sessions business meetings and worship were held at their facility UCC FALL GATHERING 2018 IN NAPLES FL M Naples United Church of Christ hosted the event On Thursday morning Pastor Jen Daysa and Carolyn Woodard drove down to Naples together so they could attend some of the training sessions being offered One of the sessions of interest was on church security and another on stewardship Late that evening Jean Adams arrived she had to work until around 7 30 and all three were ready the next morning for the classes both in the morning and afternoon We attended the two sessions by the keynote speaker on the book of Ruth In the afternoon we attended a business meeting that would acquaint us with all the issues being voted on the next morning and the budget for the upcoming year was presented Friday evening we attended a banquet and enjoyed hearing from several of the conference ministers on what is going on around the state and national settings in the UCC Saturday morning we gathered for the business meeting a town hall conversation and then the weekend conference came to a close with a great time of worship together If you have never attended a Presbyterian or UCC conference you really should plan to do so They offer a wonderful time of fellowship as well as a time of getting a clearer understanding of what the churches are doing to make our world a better place This conference was a time of uplifting spiritual renewal and fellowship Submitted by Carolyn Woodard M The keynote speaker was Rev Dr David Velasquez Levy the president of Pacific School of Religion in Berkley CA The theme of the conference was immigration and Rev Velasquez Levy taught 2 sessions on the book of Ruth and how Naomi and Ruth were both immigrants at different times in their lives In his keynote address he shared the story of Joseph and his forced immigration by his brothers into the land of Egypt and how God used Joseph and caused him to excel in his new land P The Friday night banquet offered a time of fellowship and meeting new friends 6

to Pinellas Youth Pride and please contact Sarah Butz Board President at sarahdesign yahoo com MARK YOUR CALENDARS UPCOMING DRAG QUEEN BINGO FOR PYP Please join us at our PINELLAS YOUTH PRIDE BINGO CHARITY FUNDRAISER at Hamburger Mary s Bar Grille St Petersburg 2901 Tyrone Blvd N St Petersburg FL 33710 Monday November 19th at 7 00pm PYP 10 donation includes 10 FREE Bingo Games featuring great prizes Purchase a 50 50 raffle featuring a cash prize Enjoy Hamburger Mary s full dinner and bar menu Be sure to call 727 851 9386 to reserve tables early as they fill up fast or Contact Sarah Butz or Eric Johnson if you would like to sit at the Good Sam Table Reservation 7

ALL SAINTS DAY NOVEMBER 4 On Sunday November 4th Good Samaritan will be celebrating All Saints Day If you would like to recognize family or loved ones on that day please contact Michelle Hughes in the Good Samaritan office prior to October 31 2018 Submitted by Mickey Moore JUSTICE MINISTRY Following our successful house meetings we currently have 32 network members and team leaders Network members have been assigned to one of three teams headed by Jean Cooley Bill Cooley and Beryl Fruth Ginnie Thompson The Annual Assembly will be held on October 29th when each network member votes for the issues which FAST will be focusing on in the coming year Then the process of Research begins FAST staff and interested network members will review information about each of the issues and speak with persons who have knowledge or work in these areas Network members will continue to receive emails updating them about these issues Team leaders attend monthly Board Meetings for additional information and training FAST is a well organized grassroots association which over the years has brought people together across racial and faith lines to enact positive results in our county How do we stand FAST TOGETHER Submitted by Bev Kelly THANKSGIVING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER On Sunday October 14 2018 we began passing out brown paper bags with a list of Thanksgiving food products attached We are asking that you try to pick up a few of the items each week as the holiday approaches so that the pantry volunteers can hand out the bags to clients on November 15 19 and 20 Below is a list of the items we are requesting 1 Mashed potato mix 2 Gravy can or jar 3 Pie crust mix try Jiffy 4 Stuffing mix 5 Canned sweet potato 6 Canned green beans 7 Cream of mushroom soup 8 French fried onion 9 Small canned ham not from the refrigerated section 10 Evaporated milk Because we have a large supply of canned pumpkin and cranberry at the pantry we have removed those items from the list Please return the Thanksgiving bags for the Food Pantry by Sunday November 11 2018 Thanks in advance for helping to provide holiday food for families in the community Submitted by Kate Hall who are less fortunate No one has ever achieved anything from the smallest to the greatest unless the dream was dreamed first Laura Ingalls Wilder 8

FROM THE PASTOR S DESK continued from page 1 it sound like it is breaking into this world and this reality now Lk 10 8 9 In one place the New Testament even gets a little mystic and claims the kingdom heaven can be found within us Lk 17 21 and for that matter we might say hell too can be found within Jesus compares the kingdom of God to everything from a mustard seed growing into a large shrub Matt 13 31 to a land owner paying his employees the same amount no matter how long they worked Matt 20 1 16 to a great feast where the privileged ones initially invited don t show up so every street person is invited Lk 14 15 24 It is all rather confusing really and we wonder what to cling to what will the afterlife look like Will it be streets lined with Gold Rev 21 21 as that strange book of Revelation describes Or is that all merely allegorical a way to attempt to convey what is indescribable and must simply be experienced I wonder if we really need to cling to that or if we can just cling to God Jesus Spirit and be clung to by the members of that Holy Trinity of love and let go of our need to know Authors and artists have left us with beautiful depictions of heaven the kingdom of God It stimulates the imagination and conjures dreams and maybe that is enough to imagine and trust simply that there is something to hope for something toward which we are moving that is beautiful beyond our wildest imaginings a community of love deeper than we could ever dream a future of shalom of peace wholeness healing a communion of God s children and God s self Maybe it is enough simply to trust what the story of Jesus promises that nothing and no one not even death itself can stop us from getting there Maybe it is enough simply to love and be loved by God and know that whatever is to come it will make sense in the light of that love I know some of you will wish I would offer better answers express a belief of certainty about heaven God knows sometimes I wish I had better answers but the truth is my faith is in God and God s love for us that I see expressed to us in Jesus the Christ I hold all the rest lightly I think in the end we will discover nothing is quite as we imagined it is better Sunday November 4th we will celebrate All Saints Day as we do every year It is a time to remember that we are part of something so much larger than what we can see feel touch and hear No in our denominations we don t officially saint people but we do celebrate lives and the mark they leave on us It will be a time for us to wonder together about what comes next to acknowledge our fears and our grief to remember our faith and celebrate together that hope we have found Peace Pastor Jen 9 MARY POPPINS SEEN AT GOOD SAM Synchrony Arts Productions brought their play Mary Poppins to Good Sam on October 20 as a dinner theatre production Gregory Allen catered the meal and as always when he cooks it was superb Rose Stauffer played the role of Mary Poppins and her spouse Leslie Kille orchestrated the music A variety of songs were incorporated into the musical and we were even invited to engage in introspection with Michael Jackon s song Man in the Mirror The actors all did a wonderful job and the team of volunteers who worked with them and led them through their roles were fantastic Maggie Becky McAllister s granddaughter played the part of one of the Banks daughters and did a wonderful job We love the relationship that we have with Synchrony Arts Productions and hope that we can enjoy many events with them in the future If any of you would like to volunteer to help with their ministry see Rose Stauffer for more information Submitted by Carolyn Woodard

BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CLUBS As part of Stewardship we ask that those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries donate to Good Sam a dollar per year The following are the names of those in the Birthday and Anniversary Club for 2018 The total collected for both categories so far this year is 1 043 00 BIRTHDAY CLUB Ann Hodson Jean Cooley Kate Hall Martha Taylor Bev Kelly Grace Forsythe Chuck Taylor Nancy Rudasill Roy Rudasill Dick Hall ANNIVERSARY CLUB Ann Loren Hodson Jane Dick Gaylord Dick Kate Hall Jean Bill Cooley Nancy Roy Rudasill Thank you to all who have participated Submitted by Kate Hall FOOD PANTRY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2018 Number of days open to serve clients 13 Number of clients served Adults 191 Children 66 Total 257 Volunteers during September were Bev Kelly Ginny Thompson Ginger Breitkreutz Kate Hall Tom Fauquet and Clarence Wilkinson The number of individuals provided with food so far in 2018 is 2 296 The number of family members for clients coming to our pantry for the first time in September was 108 We had a young mother bring in a large donation of our most wanted food items She told us that she had needed help from the pantry some time ago and now was able to return the favor by helping us to assist others in need What a nice moment that was The new Publix in Disston Plaza opened in September There has been some confusion as to what organization is to pick up the leftover baked goods on Mondays Twice when Mirko arrived to get the food he was told that there was nothing there for us The next Monday I went along with Mirko and talked to the clerk in the deliveries area She told me that the St Petersburg Free Clinic had picked up the baked goods the past 2 Mondays She has assigned them to weekend pickups and Mirko has found baked goods for us again since then Your weekly donations of food are very important Soups vegetables spaghetti sauce and canned meats tuna are most needed Watch for the BOGO features in the grocery store ads each week Food and money donors in August Patricia Waloga Sue Palmeri Cindy Pugh Donna Harris Lewis Hill Boys Girls Club Deidre Coney and Family St Nicholas Orthodox Church Trinity United Church of Christ All the Good Sam weekly donors Submitted by Kate Hall FOOD PANTRY NEEDS Canned Meats Peanut Butter Soup Fruit DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER 2018 MESSENGER IS NOVEMBER 15 Send all information for submissions to carolyn woodard 130 gmail com You can make more friends in two months by becoming more interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get people interested in you Dale Carnegie PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN PASTOR JEN S SCHEDULE Due to the fact that our children are now in school and we are adjusting our schedules to accommodate their transportation and days at home I will be changing my work schedule at Good Samaritan to Sunday through Thursday I will take Friday and Saturday as my days off Submitted by Pastor Jen Daysa 10

NOVEMBER 2018 DAILY LECTIONARY Thursday November 1 2018 All Saints Day Ruth 3 1 5 4 13 17 Psalm 127 1 Kings 17 8 16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9 24 28 Mark 12 38 44 Friday November 2 2018 Psalm 146 Ruth 2 1 9 Romans 3 21 31 Saturday November 3 2018 Psalm 146 Ruth 2 10 14 Luke 10 25 37 Sunday November 4 2018 Ruth 1 1 18 Psalm 146 Deuteronomy 6 1 9 Psalm 119 1 8 Hebrews 9 11 14 Mark 12 28 34 Sunday November 18 2018 1 Samuel 1 4 20 1 Samuel 2 1 10 Daniel 12 1 3 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10 11 14 15 18 19 25 Mark 13 1 8 Monday November 19 2018 Psalm 3 1 Samuel 3 19 4 2 Hebrews 10 26 31 Tuesday November 20 2018 Psalm 3 Deuteronomy 26 5 10 Hebrews 10 32 39 Wednesday November 21 2018 Psalm 3 1 Kings 8 22 30 Mark 13 9 23 Monday November 5 2018 Psalm 18 20 30 Ruth 2 15 23 Romans 12 17 21 13 8 10 Thursday November 22 2018 Psalm 132 1 12 2 Kings 22 1 10 Acts 7 54 8 1a Tuesday November 6 2018 Psalm 18 20 30 Ruth 3 1 7 Acts 7 17 29 Friday November 23 2018 Psalm 132 1 12 2 Kings 22 11 20 1 Corinthians 15 20 28 Wednesday November 7 2018 Psalm 18 2030 Ruth 3 8 18 John 13 31 35 Saturday November 24 2018 Psalm 132 1 12 2 Kings 23 1 14 John 3 31 36 Thursday November 8 2018 Psalm 127 Ruth 4 1 10 Romans 5 6 11 Sunday November 25 2018 Reign of Christ 2 Samuel 23 1 7 Psalm 132 1 12 13 18 Daniel 7 9 10 13 14 Psalm 93 Revelation 1 4b 8 John 18 33 37 Friday November 9 2018 Psalm 127 Ruth 4 11 17 Hebrews 9 15 24 Saturday November 10 2018 Psalm 127 Ruth 4 18 22 Mark 11 12 14 20 24 Sunday November 11 2018 Ruth 3 1 5 4 13 17 Psalm 127 1 Kings 17 8 16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9 24 28 Mark 12 38 44 Monday November 12 2018 Psalm 113 Genesis 24 1 10 1 Timothy 5 1 8 Tuesday November 13 2018 Psalm 113 Genesis 24 11 27 1 Timothy 5 9 16 Wednesday November 14 2018 Psalm 113 Genesis 24 28 42 Luke 4 16 30 Monday November 26 2018 Psalm 63 2 Kings 23 15 25 Revelation 11 1 14 Tuesday November 27 2018 Psalm 63 1 Samuel 17 55 18 5 Revelation 11 15 19 Wednesday November 28 2018 Psalm 63 2 Samuel 2 1 7 John 16 25 33 OR Psalm 76 Ezekiel 30 20 26 John 16 25 33 Thursday November 29 2018 Psalm 25 1 10 Nehemiah 9 6 15 1 Thessalonians 5 1 11 Friday November 30 2018 Psalm 25 1 10 Nehemiah 9 16 25 1 Thessalonians 5 12 22 Thursday November 15 2018 1 Samuel 2 1 10 1 Samuel 1 21 28 1 Timothy 6 11 21 TREASURER S REPORT The September giving had a positive result nearly 800 over the budget The pledges paid were 2 300 under budget but we received a 2 000 bequest from the estate of Diane Cheque and the church T shirt payments were recorded as fund raisers The year to date income remains 9 000 under budget The expenses year to date are under budget by 1 000 We have received the third quarter statement from the United Church Funds The increase in value of our investment was 11 376 for the quarter It may be necessary to withdraw some funds later this year to complete projects in the Fellowship Hall The electrical connections in the kitchen are inadequate and deemed dangerous The ceiling lights need to be replaced and the ceiling tiles also need replacement In addition one of the toilets in the ladies room is being replaced Numerous repairs have not stopped water leaks Clarence Wilkinson has overseen repairs to the air conditioning systems in the Fellowship Hall and the Conference Room There is a dead tree in the rear of the property behind the shed that will need to be taken down Clarence regularly experiences the joy of dealing with an aging property he meets with contractors frequently and is on the phone reporting problems and making appointments The Small Change offering for September was 39 11 Submitted by Kate Hall Friday November 16 2018 1 Samuel 2 1 10 1 Samuel 2 18 21 Colossians 2 6 15 Saturday November 17 2018 1 Samuel 2 1 10 1 Samuel 3 1 18 Mark 12 1 12 SEPTEMBER 26 SESSION SUMMARY Kate presented the new lease proposal for Head Start The lease period is only from January 1 2019 to August 31 2019 After this period Head Start still expects to move to a public school facility A quote for new ceiling tiles and electrical work is 5 229 Installation of the ceiling tiles is extra Carolyn Woodard has offered to do the ceiling tile installation Work to form a nominating committee slate to propose to the congregation will begin October 28 2018 was chosen as the date for the Congregational meeting to vote on the nominating committee slate October 11 13 2018 is the Florida UCC gathering in Naples Carolyn Woodard and Jean Adams will be the voting delegates for Good Samaritan Any Church members can attend the UCC gathering Submitted by Rich Feigel 11 ST JAMES LIST Pray for one another that you may be healed James 5 16 Let us remember those members and friends who have asked for our prayers and those who are unable to attend worship Jennifer Kelly Eddie Kosinski Edna Smith Nancy Rudasill Dorothy Morton Dottie Boake Betty Frank Ann Hodson s Mother Dawn Johnson Kaycee Wargo Landon The Kosinski s Grandson Barbara Wright Steve Judy Zebos Bernadina Uzoh and Good Samaritan Church

THIS NEWSLETTER MUST BE PLACED INTO A STAMPED ENVELOPE TO BE MAILED THE MESSENGER of Good Samaritan Church 6085 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park FL 33781 727 544 8558 Email goodsam church tampabay rr com Web Site goodsam church org Our Mission PREPARED WITH LOVE FOR To Build The Beloved Community A Ministry of Hospitality Vision and Justice A Global Mission Church Check out Good Sam on FACEBOOK SESSION Rich Feigel Clerk Kate Hall Treasurer CLASS OF 2018 Sarah Butz Eric Johnson Carolyn Woodard CLASS OF 2019 Gretchen Ackerson Mickey Moore Linda Rupp CLASS OF 2020 Beryl Fruth Chris Osberg Sophia Stringer Jesus didn t reject people Neither do we CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS THE MESSENGER Newsletter of Good Samaritan Church Presbyterian Church USA More Light and United Church of Christ Open and Affirming Sunday Worship 10 30 a m Fellowship Coffee Hour Following Worship GOOD SAMARITAN CHURCH STAFF Rev Jen Daysa Pastor Rev Jean Cooley Parish Associate Gregory Allen Director of Music Ministries Michelle Hughes Office Administrator Shelby Lamb Nursery Assistant Mirko Bratic Custodian Rev Dr Harold M Brockus Pastor Emeritus GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY TEAMS Resource Development Team Lisa Ware Moderator Beryl Fruth Dick Hall Kate Hall Treasurer Liaison Clarence Wilkinson Gretchen Ackerson Katie Fullerton Care Team Mickey Moore Moderator Jim Moore Beverly Finn Ginger Breitkreutz Clarence Wilkinson Disaster Preparedness Liaison Justice and Mercy Team Currently searching for a Moderator Gretchen Ackerson Linda Rupp Sarah Butz Mickey Moore Bev Kelly FAST Liaison Clarence Wilkinson Kate Hall Food Pantry Liaison Spiritual Formation Team Jean Adams Moderator Chris Osberg Sarah Butz Bill Cooley Debbie Rasmussin Lisa Ware Fellowship and Outreach Team Eric Johnson Moderator Carolyn Woodard Barb Steger Robin Becker Sandy Badger Annie Gambino Martha Taylor Personnel Committee Clarence Wilkinson Jim Moore Robin Becker Gretchen Ackerson Kate Hall Pastor Relations Committee Carolyn Woodard Moderator Chris Osberg Clarence Wilkinson Ginger Breitkreutz Lisa Ware Bev Kelly