Church Leadership and Ministry Teams

Elders

                Doug Brown        Leroy Harmsen        Travis Knight        Dave Oler

Pastors

            Martin Rietgraf        Gabriel Casciato

Church Chairman

            David Jensen

Officers

            Treasurer - Kevin Houlette

            Secretary -  Walter Rollman

            Financial Secretary - Brian Thompson

Ministry Teams and Team Leaders

Outreach Ministry - Deann Thompson

Our Outreach Ministry Team is responsible for involving our church family in local Outreach, such as Huxley Clothes Pantry, Prairie Festival, and Ballard Creek Community. This team also coordinates church involvement in more distant Outreach, such as Operation Christmas Child. The Outreach Team also has responsibility for greeting on Sunday mornings and follow-up communication with guests.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”
                                                                                                                                                    Matthew 28:19

Missions Ministry - Blake Haan

Jr./Sr. High Youth Ministry - Leroy Harmsen

We value our youth, and it shows. Our Youth Pastor, as well as several of our adults are actively involved in ministering to our youth. Each week our youth meet for Bible Study. Future plans include mission trips and service activities for our communities. We also encourage our youth to participate in worship services and minister to our younger children.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
                                                                                                                                           1 Timothy 4:12
 

Worship Ministry- Leann Houlette

The Worship Ministry Team members plan our worship services. In worship, you will experience a blended style of contemporary to traditional music, led by a small group of musicians. Drama, special music, prayer, testimonies, responsive scripture reading, and sermons from the Bible characterize our worship services.

“Come let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord Our Maker...”
                                                                                                                            Psalm 95:6
 

Children's Ministry - Bonnie Brown

Children are viewed as the future here at Grace. Our Children’s Ministry Team provides many opportunities for our children’s spiritual growth. We offer Sunday School for ages 2 through 6th Grade, as well as providing Nursery for infants through age 2. Many other activities are offered for the children throughout the year. These include: a Christmas program, special children’s church services, their weekly offering for a Compassion International child, and other seasonal events. Our summer Vacation Bible School, held in the evenings, is also a popular event in the community. Our children also actively participate in Sunday worship services.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
                                                                                                                           Mark 10:14

Adult Ministry - Walter Rollman

Our Adult Ministry Team offers opportunities for spiritual growth through Bible teaching, topical Bible study, and small group fellowship. On Sunday morning, you can choose from two classes – one investigates a book of the bible and the other looks at a topic of interest from a biblical perspective. Throughout the year, various small groups consider issues such as parenting, marriage, caring for others, and growing your faith. Other opportunities include men and women’s studies, ladies’ nights out, family retreats, and evenings of just plain fellowship and fun.

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...”
                                                                                                                         II Peter 3:18

Hospitality - Mike Whitney

The mission of the Hospitality Ministry Team is to reach out to visitors, church members, and regular attendees through a variety of activities. The team is responsible for planning fellowship activities for adults, families, and couples on a regular basis. Some past activities have included a bowling party, swimming party, game night, picnic, Harvest Festival for all ages, car rally, Valentine’s banquet, and Christmas party for adults. The team is also responsible for coordinating meals for those who may be in need due to hospital stays, the birth of a baby, or other personal needs. The Hospitality Team also helps with baby showers, weddings, and funerals.

“Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice Hospitality.”
                                                                                                        Romans 12:13