Executive Committee

David Knox, Pastor
David Laffrenzen, President
Randy Johnson, Vice-President
Howard Gorder, Secretary
Dorothy Kallstrom, Treasurer

Council Members

Ron Graves
Jean Jahn
Steve Kohls
Roger Fossum
Deb Smith
Cindy Fuerstneau
Howard Gorder
David Laffrenzen
Randy Johnson
Pastor Davis Knox
Pastor Chris Fossum

Stewardship Committee

Educates congregation on making meaningful offerings and propose a mission budget based more on our ministry goals than on our current financial position. Conduct an annual plan of receiving commitments from members concerning their use of time, talent and treasure.

Members

Glenn Huntoon
Roger Fossum
LaDonna Johnson
Barry Duellman
Cindy Fuerstneau
Randy Johnson
John Utoft
Dorothy Kallstrom, Treasurer

Education Committee

Oversees Sunday school program, confirmation, VBS, adult bible studies, and library.

Members

David Laffrenzen, Council Liaison
Tammy Zimmerman

Faith-In-Action Committee

Work to develop and oversee caring ministries in the congregation: such as backpack and other food assistance programs, shepherd ministry, celebrate recovery, and spiritual direction groups.

Members

Jean Jahn
Jim Buchan
Bridget Skelton
Roxanne Bronk

Property Committee

Works to care for our property and landscaping to provide an inviting and welcoming environment for all.

Members

Steve Kohls
Hal Becker
Dennis Baader
Bill Brunkow
Jerry Lecy
Kevin Fuertneau
Arron Zimmerman

Landscape Committee

Focal point for all landscape needs of this Congregation.

Be responsible for evaluating needs, planning, budgeting and implementation of landscaping around the church.

Members

Jean Jahn
Joanne Zimmerman
Marlene Mayhew
Valori Zabel
Michelle Gorder

Memorial/Special Gifts/Endowment Fund Committee

Promotes endowment fund. Track all gifts and sends appropriate thank-you notes. Recommends investment strategy and yearly disbursements of interest. Suggests use of undesignated memorial gifts.

Members

Sherry Lecy
LaDonna Jewson
Carol Pagel
Cindy Feurstneau

Family Life & Youth Committee

Plan receptions of new members, and recognition of other member’s life milestones, such as but not limited to graduation and confirmation and other recognitions of members’ service. Plan, coordinate, and conduct family-related activities for members of the congregation. Promote and fund raise for FLC youth and Lutheran Campus Center.

Members

Howard Gorder, Council Liaison
Anne Meurer
Dan Metcalf
Laura Metcalf
Jill Reimers, website

Worship & Music Committee

Plans worship services which witness to God’s love and encourage meaningful spiritual growth. Support hand bell ringers. Work with service groups to plan and serve Lent meals.

Members

Deb Smith, Council Liaison
Lonny Kohls
Julie Anderson
Carol Pagel
Shar Beisell
Carol Prescher/organist

Banners:
Kim Lien
Analise Lien
Dar Hovda

Mutual Ministry

Solicits and listens to feedback from congregation and staff to review the effectiveness of our ministry together.

Members

Ron Graves
Jim Nordstrom
Mike Smith
Joanne Zimmerman
Keith Oie
Pam Oie
Pastor Chris Fossum
Pastor David Knox

Mission Interpreter

Helps the congregation stay connected with the larger church.

Members

Jan Mosher
Meredith Frost

Diversity & Equity

Seeks to foster greater understanding, compassion, and belonging among all Faith members while honoring all of our social, political, and/or cultural differences.

Members

Randy Johnson
Jean Jahn
Roger Fossum
Joni Lommen
Pastor David Knox
Pastor Chris Fossum

Nominating Committee

Nominating Committee

Members

Julie Anderson
Dennis Bussian
Joni Lommen
Cindy Fuerstneau
Pr. Chris Fossum

Altar Guild

Prepares worship space and communion elements each week to focus our attention on God’s presence. Decorate church for season.

Dar Hovda, Chair
Dorothy Kallstrom
Mary Mundy
Brenda Nelson
Bev Rice
Bev Hanks
Annette Hedquist
Kay Hickey
Bridget Skelton
Deb Smith
Valori Zabel
Dar Jones

Julie Anderson
Carol Allen
Linda Brehmer
Jan Brunkow
Sandy Buchan
Kathy Bussian
Cindy Fuerstneau
Chris Garness
Jane Hager
Heidi Iverson
Jean Jahn
Joanne Zimmerman

Funeral Committee

The funeral committee’s mission is to provide fellowship after a funeral for those mourning the death of a loved one.  The committee serves food to family and friends as requested by the family and/or funeral home.

Jean Jahn
Dorothy Kallstrom
Dar Hovda
Lana Becker
Carol Allen
Dar Jones
Tanya Graves
Kay Hickey
Val Zabel
Sherry Lecy
Jane Hager

Linda Brehmer
Chris Garness
Joni Lommen
Kathy Bussian
Toni Burns
Shar Beisell
Glenda Hinrichs
Nancy Utoft
Bev Rice