LEADERSHIP
STAFF
Elizabeth Mascal
Interim Pastor
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Gerad Von Holten
Children, Youth and Family Ministries
Praise Band Director
Gerad grew up in the Sauk Valley and loves living in this midwestern paradise. He has been leading children, youth and family ministries and music ministry in ELCA congregations since 2002 and has been serving alongside the people of St Paul since 2022. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry from Wartburg College. Gerad enjoys volunteering for the mentorship programs at Sterling and Dixon Public schools. He finds great joy witnessing God at work in the lives of young people, and he feels privileged to accompany youth and families in the life of the church. Gerad’s greatest passion is his family, and he delights in spending time with his wife, Cindy and their two daughters.
A favorite Bible verse – “Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.” [Philippians 4:9, The Message transl.]
Rhonda Thomas
Office Coordinator
Rhonda loves people. Her ready smile will greet you when you come to St. Paul during church office hours. She has served in multiple areas of ministry but finds her gifts best suited to helping and encouraging. Rhonda is thankful for the opportunity to work in the office at St. Paul. Her favorite things include coffee, ethnic food, her husband, and spending time with her grown children, although not in that order.
One of her favorite scripture verses is
“God is faithful” 1 Corinthians 1:9.
Kathy Sheridan
Organist
bio coming soon...
Tim Stiens
Custodian/Maintenance
Barb Strom
General Funds Treasurer
Barb has been a member of St Paul for over 40 years. She served as Sunday School teacher and superintendent for almost 20 years. St Paul has been very good to her and her family. She was honored to serve on the church council and as the church council president for 2 years. She feels blessed to be volunteering as the general funds treasurer. Barb also serves as a care giver and on the altar guild. She also helps to lead worship as a worship assistant.
Lorraine Hussung
Special Funds Treasurer
bio coming soon...
Devon Plachno
Technologies Consultant
bio coming soon...
Robin Colglazier (President)
Cassandra Rodgers (Vice President)
Joyce Craney (Secretary)
Adelita Alvarez (Youth Representative)
Mary Sekse
CHURCH COUNCIL
Deb Liebzeit
Carol Moats
Julie Pitchford
Ladonna Groshans
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