NOMINATING CHURCH OFFICERS

The Nominating Committee asks your help in identifying possible new church officers. Our church faces many challenges and needs to maintain strong congregational leadership. Please give careful consideration to members who you think would be good deacons and elders. If you have a strong personal interest, please do not hesitate to list yourself.

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For a list of current officers and qualities to consider when nominating please see below.

THE SESSION

Class of 2009 (Outgoing)
    Spencer Barker (Youth)     Mike Flood
    Jeff Kurtz                         Cheryl Misel
    Stacey Savage                  Steve Schneider

Class of 2010
    Spencer Barker (Youth)    Nancy Graham
    Becky Clarke                   Gail Klink                          
   Joe Leithauser                  Tom Martin    

Class of 2011
    Craig Baldwin                   Jim Erickson
    Suzy Henry                      Leigh Ann Miller
    

Class of 2012
    Terri Hostetter                  Carlo LoRaso
    Melinda Lovern                  Marlee Meriwether
    Jane Wilken
 

BOARD OF DEACONS

Class of 2009 (Outgoing)
    Carolyn Blum                   Mary Ann Boardway
    Judy Farris                       Mary Ann Galbraith
    Zack Garrett (Youth)

Class of 2010
    Kathleen Dean                  Rita Gaber
    JoAnn Parsons                  Jennie Richards

Class of 2011
    Karen Berdan                   Donna McBride
    Elton Savage                    Anita Stickle

  Class of 2012
    Carolyn Blum                   Barbara Evans
    Mark Evans                      Dagmar Farris

NOMINATING CHURCH OFFICERS

CONGREGATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    Doug Bibee                        Alan Bolton
    Karen Chakoian, ex officio    Becky Clarke, Elder
    Kathleen Dean                   Mary Ann Galbraith
    Ben Jump                          Patrick McCafferty
    J. David Rinehart

Please consider the following, regarding potential church officers:

QUALITIES FOR CHURCH OFFICERS

To those called to exercise special functions in the church—deacons, elders, and ministers of the Word and Sacrament— God gives suitable gifts for their various duties. In addition to possessing the necessary gifts and abilities, natural and acquired, those who undertake particular ministries should be persons of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and in the world. They must have the approval of God’s people and the concurring judgment of a governing body of the church. (Book of Order G—6.0106)

THE SESSION (Elders)
Three-year term — 5 to be elected

Elders, together with ministers of Word and Sacrament, have responsibility for the life of a particular church. Their role is one of leadership and governance. Elders should be persons of faith, dedication and good judgment, and their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel, both within the church and in the world.

BOARD OF DEACONS
Three-year term — 4 to be elected

The office of Deacon is one of sympathy, witness, and service. Persons of spiritual character, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office.

CONGREGATIONAL NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
One-year term

The Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing qualifications of suggested names for officers and presenting a slate of officers at a congregational meeting.