
Partners in Ministry
What is Partners in Ministry? It is the pastor and members of the church working together following the teachings of Jesus. All who are believers are Partners in Ministry and that includes all who are members of Christ Church. Jesus could not do the work of the church alone and chose 12 disciples to assist him. This process continues even today. When we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior we accepted his call to be Partners in Ministry.
Our Bishop appoints an ordained pastor to be our spiritual leader and mentor, but like Jesus the pastor can not do the work alone. Below is a list of the people who have accepted the Partners in Leadership positions of Christ Church. These persons can not do the job alone and need the help of the entire church. They are always in need of prayer and as they meet and discern how and where Christ Church is being calling do ministry. As followers of Jesus and members of Christ Church we are called to assist in doing these ministries.
If you have any questions about any of the ministries of Christ Church or would like to suggest a new ministry please feel free to call any one of the persons serving in your area of interest or attend the meeting of the team. You would have voice at the meeting but would not have a vote. The Staff Parish Relations Team is the only meeting that is a closed meeting as it deals with personnel issues. Also if you would like to serve on one of the teams please contact the pastor or a member of the People Resource Team.
- Harold Yannayon, Lay Leader
Church Council
The church council provides for planning and implenenting all ministry programs of the church. It provides administration of its organizatio and evaluate the mission and ministry of the church annually.
Meets 1st Monday of
January, March, May, July, September & November at 6:45 p.m.
| Church Council Chairperson | Chuck Crouch |
| Recording Secretary | Cindy Andrus |
| Lay Member of Annual Conference | Bob Abraham |
| Alt. Lay Member of Annual Conference | TBA |
| Treasurer | Nancy Root |
| Lay Leader | Harold Yannayon |
| Finance Team Chairperson | Denny Morell |
| Trustee Team Chairperson | Harold Yannayon |
| Staff Parish Acting Chairperson | Harold Yannayon |
| Preschool Miniastry Team Chairperson | Connie Segal |
| Worship Team Chairperson | Marilyn Little |
| Nurture Team Chairperson | Donna Eagleton |
| Outreach & Witness Team Chairperson | Tod Eagleton |
| Stewardsip Team | Bob Abraham |
| Director of Children's Ministries | Leigh Ann Gigliotti |
| Director of Youth Ministries | TBA |
| Preschool Director | Leigh Ann Gigliotti |
| United Methodist Women Representative | Emily Gardner |
| Youth Representative | Ellen Morell |
| At Large Member 2013 | Jackie Boyd |
| At Large Member 2013 | Bonnie Hawley |
| At Large Member 2014 | Coleen Groner |
| Ex Officio Pastor | Michelle Wobrak |
Audit Team
The Audit Team annual audits all financial records for the previous year.
Meets as needed in January and February as needed
| 2012 At large Member | TBA |
| 2013 At Large Member | Dave Seppala |
| 2014 At Large Member | Karen Anderson |
Finance Team
The Finance Team is responsible for preparing and submitting to the Church Council a budget annually for approval, making provision of an audit of all records, reviewing the budget monthly and providing direction to the treasurer and financial secretary as directed by Church Council.
Meets 2nd Monday of
February, April, June, August, October & December at 7:00 p.m.
| Finance Team Chairperson | Denny Morell |
| Pastor | Michelle Wobrak |
| Lay Member To Annual Conference | Bob Abraham |
| Lay Leader | Harold Yannayon |
| Chairperson of Church Council | Chuck Crouch |
| Representative of SPRT | TBA by SPRT |
| Trustee Team Chairperson | Harold Yannayon |
| Stewardship Team Chairperson | Bob Abraham |
| Treasurer | Nancy Root |
| Co-Financial Secretary | Gary Knapp |
| Co-Financial Secretary | Harold Yannayon |
| At Large Member 2012 | Doug Miller |
| At Large Member 2013 | Ken Boyd |
| At Large Member 2014 | Rick Baltes |
Nominations and Leadership Development Team
Meets Quarterly or as need
| Chairperson | Rev. Michelle Wobrak |
| Vice Chairperson & Lay Leader | Harold Yannayon |
| At Large Member 2012 | Tammy Wadding |
| At Large Member 2013 | Laura Dahl |
| At Large Member 2014 | Pat Abraham |
Staff Parish Relations Team (SPRT)
The duties of the SPRT include to encourage, strengthen, nuture, support and respectthe pastor, staff and their families; promote unity in the church; and to be liaison between the congregation and pastor/staff, handling any concerns that may come up. Although concerns may be brought to any member of the team, all meetings of the SPRT are confidential.
Meets 1st Monday of
February, April, June, August, October & Decedember at 7:00 p.m.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
| Jean Miller | Rich Hawley | Lisa Sharpless |
| Patti Sitter | TBA | Bob Abraham |
| TBA | TBA | TBA |
Ex Officio Members:
Pastor: Michelle Wobrak
Lay Leader: Harold Yannayon
Lay Member to Annual Conference: Bob Abraham
Church Council Chair: Chuck Crouch
Trustee Team
The Trustee Team is responsibile for the maintenance and upkeep of all church property, building and equipment. Also review of insurance polices, handicap accessibility of buildings, and building use policies. Oversee all bequests, gifts and endowments the church my receive.
Meets 2nd Monday of
January, March, May, July, September & November at 6:30 p.m.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
| Phil Falbo | Harold Yannayon | Kevin Dahl |
| Jim Segal | Ellen Wobrak | Thelma Huffman |
| Jim Sharpless | Patty Tauber | Don Twigg |
Ex Officio Members:
Pastor: Michelle Wobrak
Custodian: Adam Smialek
Children's Ministry Team
The Childrens Ministry Team is responsible for areas of ministry to children from infants through 5th grade.
Meet Quarterly
| Team Coordinator & Director Childrens Ministry |
Leith Ann Gigliotti |
| Preschool Ministry Team Chair | Connie Segal |
| Children's Sunday School Teachers | Cindy DiBucci |
| Children's Sunday School Teachers | Sally Austin |
| Coordinator of Child Care Rooms | TBA |
| 2012 At Large Member | Laurel Crawford |
| 2014 At Large Member | Deb Kuntz |
Nurture Ministry Team
The Nurture Ministry Team is responsible for areas of caring for the congregation.
Meets Quarterly
| Chairperson | Donna Eagleton |
| Facilitator of Care Meals and Funeral Meals |
Marji Kegerreis |
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Facilitator of Fellowship Meals |
Team Effort |
| Facilitator of Mailbox Ministry | Helen McKenzie |
| Facilitator of Prayer Chain | Louise Yannayon |
| Facilitator of Laity Visitation Teams** | Michelle Wobrak |
| Pastor | Michelle Wobrak |
| 2012 At Large Member | Louise Johnson |
| 2013 At Large Member | Fran Moon |
| 2013 At Large Member | Dianna Romanishin |
| 2014 At Large Member | Wilma Kenny |
**(Teams include Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound, Worship Service CD Delivery, Communion and Telephone Visitation)
Outreach & Ministry Witness Ministry Team
The Outreach & Ministry Team is responsible for mission and ministry beyond the local Church.
Meets Quarterly
| Chairperson | Tod Eagleton |
| Ghana Missions Representives | Jim & Rita Donner |
| Ghana Missions Representives | Richard & Betty Smith |
| Upper Room Missions Representive | David Way |
| Pastor | Michelle L. Wobrak |
| Co-Treasurer | Nancy Root |
| Lay Leader/Liaison to EUMA | Harold Yannayon |
| 2012 At Large Member | Keith Gilbert |
| 2013 At Large Member | Walt Romanishin |
| 2014 At Large Member | Ron Lapping |
Preschool Ministry Team
The Preschool Ministry Team is responsible for all areas of the preschool program.
| Chairperson | Connie Segal |
| Preschool Teacher Representative | Lori Anderson |
| Parent Representative | |
| Parent Representative | |
| SPRT Representative | Patti Sitter |
| 2012 Christ Church Representative | Sarah Falbo |
| 2013 Christ Church Representative | Carol Eckert |
| 2013 Christ Church Representative | Laurel Crawford |
| 2014 Christ Church Representative | Rick Baltes |
| 2014 Christ Church Representative | Doug Tomlinson |
| Preschool Director | Leigh Ann Gigliotti |
Stewardship Ministry Team
The Stewardship Ministry Team is responsible for the stewardship education of the congregation on the use of time, talents, and treasuer. Also plan and conduct of an annual stewardship compaign.
Meets Quarterly
| Chairperson | Bob Abraham |
| Lay Leader | Harold Yannayon |
| Financial Secretary | Garry Knapp |
| Pastor | Michelle L. Wobrak |
| 2012 At Large Member | Tod Eagleton |
| 2013 At Large Member | TBA |
| 2014 At Large Member | TBA |
Youth Ministry Team
The Youth Ministry Team is responsible for all areas of ministry to youth from 6th grade through 12th grade.
Meets Quarterly
| Team Coodinator | TBA |
| Small Group Leader | TBA |
Worship Ministry Team
The Worship Ministry Team is responsible for all elements of the worship services. It works closely with the pastor to plan holidays, chancel decorations, music for choirs and praise team ansd special music.
Meets Quarterly & as needed
| Chairperson | Marilyn Little |
| Christ Church Secretary | Lee Ann Arble |
| Organist | Ann Monroe |
| Sonrise Singers Director | Ruth Hazlett |
| Keyboardist & Chancel Choir Director | Andrea Knutstad |
| Handbell Choir Director | Ethel Peiffer |
| Praise Team Leader | Jess Seppala |
| Multi-Media Coordinator | Jim Segal |
| Pastor | Michelle L. Wobrak |
| 2012 At Large Member | Marji Kegerris |
| 2012 At Large Member | Deb Kuntz |
| 2013 At Large Member | Donna Eagleton |
| 2014 At Large Member | Harriet Lapp |
| 2014 At Large Member | Janey Morell |