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The members of the First Christian Church interact with one another to support each other and worship our Lord and Savior. Our congregation maintains a Christian family atmosphere. Our parishioners accomplish this through Christian Education, church committees, circles, and youth groups. Our focus centers within the church and reaches out into our community.

Membership of our congregation, as part of the whole family of God on earth, consists of those who are now members of the congregation; those who unite with the church by confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, giving expression to their faith through baptism and commitment to Him; and those who shall unite by transfer of membership, thereby making a reaffirmation of their faith and commitment to Christ.

The following provides information about the Church Board, Ministry Teams, Circle Groups, Youth Groups, Elders, and Deacons.

 
Church Board Members 2009 - 2010
  • Moderator - Cheri Rich(10)
  • Vice Moderator - Ron White (10)
  • Clerk - Cheri Burcham (10)
  • Treasurer - Lynn Elder (10)
  • James Bales (10)
  • Barbara Dillner (10)
  • Dennis Righter (10)
  • Bill VanKeuren (10)
  • Madeline VanKeuren (10)
  • Lori Harbaugh (11)
  • Mike Marshall (11)
  • Darian Sparrow (11)
  • Kathy Thomas (11)
  • Dick Burcham (12)
  • Jerry Calandrilla (12)
  • Jane Geiling (12)
  • Elaine Wampler (12)
Each year, the congregation elects a General Board which is responsible to the congregation. The Board has the authority to act on behalf of the congregation. The General Board receives reports from the minister, officers, and the various committees within the congregation. It is also responsible for conducting all legal business matters of the congregation and carries out such other responsibilities as may be defined in the bylaws.
Ministry Teams 2009 - 2010

Christian Education

  • Bill VanKeuren, Leader (11)
  • Nancy Elder (10)
  • Shelly Freeman (12)
  • Amy Fultz (11)
  • Carol Glazebrook (10)
  • Djuana Neal (10)
  • Brenda Pierce (10)
  • Lindsay Ray (12)
  • Betty Wilson (10)
  • Nicole Thomas (10)

Community Action

  • Pam Murphy, Leader
  • Barb Dillner
  • Jan Dotson
  • Jan Dust

Evangelism

  • Lauren Calandrilla, Leader
  • Theresa Poland

Funeral Dinners

  • Nancy Elder, Co-Leader
  • Mary Ann Wiley, Co-Leader

History

  • Carolyn Horsman, Leader
  • Margaret Dudley
  • Diana Stenger
  • Angie Ward

Membership

  • Nancy Burcham, Co-Leader
  • Karen Voegel, Co-Leader
  • Carol Glazebrook

Memorial

  • Elaine Wampler, Leader
  • Marilyn Rogers
  • Mary Lou Kidwell
  • Debbie Lawson

Nominating

  • Susie Webb, Leader
  • Dick Burcham
  • Dave Horsman
  • Jill Inman
  • Jack Rogers
  • Kathy Thomas

Pastor Parish

  • Steve Poland, Leader
  • Lynn Berner
  • Lori Harbaugh

Personnel

  • Greg Bryant, Leader
  • Susan Elder
  • Cindy Kidwell

Property

  • Dennis Righter, Leader
  • Jack Crane
  • Roger Daily
  • Doug Fultz
  • Don Harchous
  • Marvin Wiley

Stewardship & Finance

  • Scott Neal, Leader
  • Lynn Elder
  • David Horsman
  • Betty Wilson

Technology

  • Madeline VanKeuren, Leader
  • Jerry Calandrilla
  • Anders Dillner
  • Lori Harbaugh
  • Mike Marshall
  • Ruth Shasteen

Trustees

  • Bill VanKeuren, Leader
  • Debbie Lawson
  • Bill Ward

World Outreach

  • Shannon Phillips, Leader
  • Sarah Boyer

Worship & Fine Arts

  • Charles Bragg, Leader
  • Joyce Abderhalden
  • Kathy Brown
  • Sherri Gadberry
  • Nancy Parks
  • Sharon White
PSST Team

Circle Groups

Adah-Naomi Circle

Meets at 1:30 P.M. on the third Monday of each month, except for the months of June, July, and August. Meetings are held at church. The Adah Circle is a traditional missionary circle with business meetings and lessons. They have about 15 members. Mary Lou Kidwell is the president.

Rebekah Circle

Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M. at the church for dinner. There are about ten members that meet for Christian fellowship. Virginia Brandenburger is the president.

 

G.I.F.T.

Meets the first Sunday of the month at 5:00 P.M. in members' homes. About six or eight members participate in this group.

 

Believer's Group

Meets on the third Sunday of the month in Fellowship Hall at 5:00 P.M. This group is comprised of male and female members.

Youth Groups

JYF

This youth group is for second through fifth graders. They meet after church school on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. The leaders are Stepheny McMahon and Jill Inman.

CYF

This high school group meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 5:00 P.M. Their leader is Cathrine Craig.

Chi Rho

This youth group is for sixth through eighth graders. They meet after church school on the second and fourth Sundays of the month with the JYF group. The leaders are Stepheny McMahon and Theresa Poland.

 

Elders
 
 
Term Expires 2010 Term Expires 2011 Term Expires 2012
Nancy Burcham Charles Bragg Cheri Burcham
Dave Horsman Dick Burcham Glen Dust
Jack Rogers Carolyn Horsman Jan Dust
Madeline VanKeuren Kathy Thomas Cheri Rich
Deacons
Term Expires 2010
Term Expires 2011
Term Expires 2012
Lynn Berner Cathrine Craig Jerry Calandrilla
Roger Berner JR Craig Jane Geiling
Greg Bryant Susan Elder Nancy Gill
Brad Burcham Lori Harbaugh Luella Hughes
Anders Dillner Jill Inman Mike Marshall
Barbara Dillner Staci McGregor Venessa Marshall
Jan Dotson Stepheny McMahon Djuana Neal
Carol Glazebrook Brenda Pierce Scott Neal
Shannon Phillips Kurt Pierce Theresa Poland
Dennis Righter Lindsay Ray Kim Warren
Robin Sesko Darian Sparrow Mary Ann Webb
Nicole Thomas Diana Stenger Susie Webb