Program Committees
Nurture/Mission/Outreach Committee
Chairperson: Brinda Staton
The Nurture team is responsible for coordinating ministries that nurture people in the Christian faith. To be effective, we must also minister to ourselves and focus on the members within the congregation. With hospitality and loving care at the core, the various sub-committees that make up the Nurture Committee help care for the needs within our church family.
Focuses on activities and ministry areas that address the concerns and conditions of persons in our community and in our world. This includes providing meals for those who are hungry, clothes for those in need, mission trips or mission support that might be organized and ways in which our Wesley Nurse can provide assistance in helpful ways. We also want to provide opportunities for people to grow in their spiritual life and become better equipped for life as Christian Disciples. In many ways, this happens as they “connect” to our church family through these kinds of programs.
Related Ministries: Disaster Coordinator, District Missions Coordinator, Missions Teams, Scouting Coordinator. Age-Level Coordinators, Angel Wings Coordinator, Historian, Librarian, Hospitality Coordinators, Prayer Chain Coordinator, Stephen Ministries Coordinator.
Committee Members:
Traci Boyle Louisa Soriano Janel Sowell Brinda Staton Ann Walker Susan Bledsoe Alma Blanco
Worship Committee
Chairperson: Julie Joesel
In an ongoing effort to provide support to the worship experiences our church has to offer, this group actually works through the church year, creating ways to expand and enliven the worship experience and support the logistical needs and ambiance of the Sanctuary and worship settings.
Related Ministries: Acolyte Coordinator, Communion Stewards, Lay Speaker Coordinator, Flower Coordinator, Usher Coordinator.
Committee Members:
Julie Joesel Marilyn Cornelius Emily Turner
Matt Turner Fritzi Simon Glynda Schroeder John Gibson
Education Committee
Chairperson: Brenda Brittain
As each member continues on their faith journey – whether we are 5, 8, 15, or 80 – we need to continuously be learning and growing. Recently, we realized a need for a group to look at, oversee, evaluate, and guide our efforts for all groups. They will be looking at curriculum, good practices, and overall progression opportunities for Sunday School classes, small groups, Bible studies, and spiritual formation and coordinating them into a more efficient Christian Education.
Related Ministries: All Teachers, Sunday School Coordinator, VBS
Committee Members:
Brenda Brittain Stacy Halliburton
Leah Douglas Jennifer Herring
Spiritual Formation
Chairperson: Rev. Samuel Blanco
Committee Members:
Ehrikka Hodge Brian Millican Ray Worsham
Administrative Committees
Finance Committee
Chairperson: Debbie Sandifer
Committee Members:
John Sharp John Cornelius Debbie Sandifer Linn Bledsoe Jerry Abel Danny Graves Jana Nance Allyson Hicks Judy Henry
Ex Officio Members: Pastor, Rev. Samuel Blanco
Lay Leader/Member of Annual Conf. Fritzi Simon
Leadership Council Chair Lisa Schultz
SPRC Chair or Representative Ray Worsham
Trustees Chair or Representative (to be elected)
Foundation Chair Mark Neidig
Treasurer Kay Hicks
Finance Manager (w/o vote) Cheryl Courtney
First United Methodist Foundation of Elgin
Chairperson: (to be elected)
Committee Members:
Gwen Rivers Kay Wilson Andy Jacobsen Mark Neidig
Ex Officio Member: Rev. Samuel Blanco
Nominations & Leadership Development
Chairperson: Pastor, Rev. Samuel Blanco
Committee Members:
Keith Joesel Rex Sandifer Melissa Ramsay
Rose Kanten Leah Douglas
Ex Officio member: Lay Leader, Jerry Abel
Staff – Parish Relations
Chairperson: Ray Worsham
Committee Members:
Mary Rhodes Ray Worsham Marc Nash Audrey Puryear Tony Laurenzi
Ex Officio member: Lay Leader, Jerry Abel Lay Member of Annual Conference, Fritzi Simon
Trustees
Chairperson: Leah Douglas
Committee Members:
Bill Vogt Forrest Scott John Hayes
Chuck Wilkinson Ronald Sowell Paul Henry
Leadership Council:
Chairperson: Lisa Schultz
Committee Members:
Vice-Chair (to be elected)
Lay Member of Annual Conference Fritzi Simon
Lay Leader Jerry Abel
Treasurer Kay Hicks
Staff Parrish Relations Chair Ray Worsham
Finance Chair Debbie Sandifer
Trustee Chair ( to be elected)
Foundation Chair (to be elected)
Nurture/Mission/Outreach Chair Brinda Staton
Education Chair Brenda Brittain
Worship Chair Julie Joesel
UMMen Representative (to be elected)
UMWomen Representative (to be elected)
UMYouth Representatives
Pastor Rev. Samuel Blanco
Council Members-At-Large:
For additional information about any of our committees, contact the committee chair or the church office at (512) 285 – 4503.