What is an Elder? Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church is led by a board of elected elders who serve on the Session. Elders are called to be spiritual leaders of the church, not political leaders. They are to “lead the congregation continually to discover what God is doing in the world and to plan for change, renewal and reformation under the Word of God.” (PCUSA Book of Order) Becoming an elder at Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church requires a thoughtful and prayerful process.
ELDERS:
Class of 2017
Ann Andreasen, Membership & Growth
Jacob Baber, Building & Grounds
Martha Caster, Christian Education
Julie Rathmell, Personnel
Judy Stiers, Membership & Growth
Ryan Westhoff, Christian Education
Class of 2018
Eric Brodahl, Treasurer and Finance & Stewardship
Kenneth Elgersma, Christian Education
Patty Foster, Worship
Don Gottschalk, Personnel
Shelly Mallin, Building & Grounds
Class of 2019
Barb Dowd, Outreach
Ingrid Heinen, Christian Education
Willard Jenkins, Finance & Stewardship
Sue Loy, Outreach
Lee VerMulm, Clerk and Worship
What is a Deacon? The office of Deacon at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church “as set forth in scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ.” (PCUSA Book of Order) The Board of Deacons at CHCPC is divided into two basic ministries: internal and external. Internal ministries focus on congregational care and worship. External ministries focus on mission and community service. CHCPC’s annual summer Ice Cream Social is supported by both the Internal and External ministries as a source of funding for the church’s overall mission priorities. As with Elders, becoming a Deacon at Cedar Heights Presbyterian Church requires a thoughtful and prayerful process.
DEACONS:
Class of 2018
Cassie Beal
Adam Butler
Scott Goodenbour
Tracy Goossen
Sara Gottschalk (1 yr)
John Hall
Hazel VerMulm (1 yr)
Class of 2019
Kim Abbas
Andy Ackerman
Wendy Henderson
Kay Jenkins
Cindy Michael
Linda Walther
