Church Council
Don Catanzaro, President, 751-3616 president@gslc-arkansas.org
Calli Johnson, President-Elect, 409-5169 pres-elect@gslc-arkansas.org
Tom Perry, Stewardship, 442-6223 stew@gslc-arkansas.org
Doug Jones, Finance, 445-6536 fin@gslc-arkansas.org
Scott Harrell, Grounds, 587-8175 grnds@gslc-arkansas.org
John Askegaard, Building 521-8799 bldg@gslc-arkansas.org
Tiff Wimberly, Corresponding Sec., 444-8369 corsec@gslc-arkansas.org
Peggy Diacheysn, Evangelism, 367-0509 evang@gslc-arkansas.org
James Ross, Social Ministry, 443-1978 socmin@gslc-arkansas.org
Paula Johnson, Worship/Music 442-8369 womu@gslc-arkansas.org
Dale Krummel, Treasurer 571-1321 treas@gslc-arkansas.org
Allen Adair, Financial Secretary. 479-524-8216 finsec@gslc-arkansas.org
Dick Jebsen, Interim Pastor, 521-2113 jebsen@gslc-arkansas.org
Council Positions and Committees
Each of these committees listed below can use YOUR help with their work.
Join one that you feel you can contribute ideas to. If you have any
concerns regarding issues coming before the Church council, contact
one of the members listed below. The council meets the third Monday
of each month at 6:30pm.
President -- Don Catanzaro
The president prepares the agenda for council meetings and presides over
meetings-both council and congregational.
President Elect -- Calli Johnson
The president-elect is prepared to take over the president’s
responsibilities if necessary and coordinates the councilpersons’ timetables
and responsibilities.
Finance - Doug Jones
The finance council person is responsible for the budgeting process;
all financial records; audits; and oversees the treasurer, financial
secretary, and the memorial procedure.
Corresponding Secretary - Tiff Wimberly
The corresponding secretary is responsible for church publicity, staff
and volunteer appreciation, and correspondence from the church council.
Stewardship - Tom Perry
The Stewardship Committee helps educate, inspire, and recognize members
of the congregation who are serving as good stewards.
Grounds - Scott Harrell
The Grounds Committee has the responsibility to maintain and
enhance the natural beauty of the church's outdoor property. Our volunteers
water the trees and shrubs during dry summer periods. They also participate
during annual spring and fall cleanups.
Building - John Askegaard
The Building Committee has the responsibility to maintain and enhance
the church’s indoor property. It takes quite a few people to change
the light bulbs in our church because of the high ceilings and to do
the many other repairs inside the church.
Evangelism - Peggy Diacheysn
The Evangelism Committee has the responsibility to help educate & encourage
members to invite their Friends, Relatives, Associates and Neighbors
(a.k.a. F.R.A.N) to church.
Social Ministry - James Ross
The Social Ministry Committee is responsible for extending Christian
compassion to the underprivileged. They do this by promoting participation
in Cooperative Emergency Outreach, Habitat for Humanity, Indian Oaks
and others. They coordinate Advent and Lent meals, and designate where
the funds raised from the meals and loose offerings are sent.
Worship and Music - Paula Johnson
The Worship and Music Committee is responsible for planning of special
liturgies and services; seasonal decoration of the sanctuary; and care
of musical instruments, robes, and hymnals.
Treasurer – Dale Krummel, 571-1321 click
to email treasurer
Keeps track of church expenditures, income, and payroll.
Financial Secretary - Allen Adair 479-524-8216 click
to email Financial Secr.
Supplies offering envelopes, keeps track of offerings, and provides tax
statements.
Activity
Groups and Volunteer Opportunities
Music Program - Bob Mueller
The Choir, Band, and Handbell all welcome new members. The musical groups
usually practice on Wednesday evenings with the time of practice dependent
on the time of year.
Greeter Volunteers - Jane Coffin 521-2113
Greeters serve in a very important role on Sunday mornings. They are
the first people our visitors see when they arrive at Good Shepherd.
Greeters should make everyone feel welcome, and direct visitors to
the Visitor Booth.
Usher Volunteers - Jane Coffin 521-2113
Ushers serve on Sunday mornings by handing out bulletins and greeting
people as they enter the Sanctuary. They also provide assistance in
the worship service during the offertory and communion.
Lectors - Jane Coffin 521-2113
Lectors are the people who read the lesson during the worship service
on Sunday mornings. The lesson is provided to them in advance, so they
are familiar with what they are reading.
Coffee Hosts and Hostesses - Jane Coffin 521-2113
Each Sunday morning coffee, juice, and snacks are provided in the Fellowship
Hall by volunteers. Coffee and juice are supplied by the church, but
volunteers are needed to make or bring snacks, make coffee, and clean
up kitchen afterwards.
Nursery Roll - Sara Cooper 521-2113
The Nursery Roll provides pamphlets on developmental milestones and ways
to connect with children up to age three.
Prayer Chain - Fern Kelsay
The Prayer Chain is a group of people who spend time each day praying for the
health or special needs of people who have requested prayers.
Library- Helene Furst
The library is located across from the mailboxes and is available to all members
of Good Shepherd. There are books and videos available for both adults and
children to check out.
Altar Guild - Pam Matchell
There are many ways to help with the Altar Guild. People are needed
to keep oil in the candles, change paraments for different church
seasons,
and (most importantly and most needed) help withset up and clean
up for communion.
Love Bears - Ellen Johnson
The Love Bears is a group that meets on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am in
the Fellowship Hall. This group makes “Love Bears” that
are given out to children in local hospitals. They could always use
help making bears (sewing experience not required) and financial help
for purchasing supplies.
Children’s Choir - Oma Blackwell
As part of Sunday School, we have two children’s choirs (the Lambs
and the Flock). They will sing during church on Sunday mornings throughout
the year and perform for the Children’s Christmas Program.
Tape Ministry - Calli Johnson
Audio tapes are made each Sunday morning of the worship service and are
available for shut-ins and others in need.
WELCA Bible Study -Oma Blackwell
The Women of the ELCA Bible Study meets for lunch(bring a sack lunch)
on the second Tuesday of each month at Noon in the Fellowship Hall.
Pastor’s Bible Study - Pastor Dick Jebsen
Pastor’s Bible Study meets at church on Tuesday evenings at 6:30
pm and at Noon on Wednesdays (bring a lunch).
Women’s Evening Bible Study – Marci Gies
This Bible study meets on the second Wednesday at 6:00pm in
the Panera Bread Co.
Running/Walking Group- Nancy Felker and Linda
Taylor
This group participates in 5K races that are held in the area.
Book Group - Mildred Meyer
The Book Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:15 pm in
the Fellowship Hall.
Creative (P.R.O.T.O) Ministry - Betty Metcalf
Creative Ministry meets each Sunday at Noon. This group started out as
a Puppet Ministry, but now includes other avenues of creative entertainment
used to spread God’s word.
Stephen Ministry – Kathy Murray
Stephen Ministry is made up of caring, supportive, Christian people who
have a desire to be with you in a time of need, grief or crisis. You
may need a Stephen Minister or desire to become one.
Shepherd Groups – Ellen Johnson
The numbers by the names in the directory refer to the shepherd group
that you fall into based on where you live. These are used to notify
the congregation of a death or special service, and can be used as
small fellowship groups as well.
Contemporary Worship – Aaron Johnson
The Contemporary Worship Service has many opportunities for our members
to be involved. The Contemporary Service needs ushers and lectors,
but also needs a Worship Leader and a Song Leader each week.