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Board of Christian Education
Mission Statement: We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to provide educational opportunities for the members of East Hills Moravian Church to grow in the knowledge of Christ and to make Him known in the community. Chairperson: Pastor Christine Johnson Elder representatives: Yvonne Gerlach and Chris Nagle Board Members: Sue Burcaw, Joe Conzola, Jen Cooke, Laurie Latham, Lisa Pinter, Laura Rowe, Bill Schankel, Barbara Shimer, Dwight Taylor Sunday School Supervisory Team Organizes children's Sunday School classes, curriculum and special event Sundays. SST members: Sandy Gichiengo and Shannon Sauers Christian Education Homepage |
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Building Use Committee
Mission Statement: To promote and facilitate uses of our building in support of the overall mission of East Hills Moravian Church. Trustees: Rich Kriebs, Bob Girou Committee members: Bob Wingrove |
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Craft Faire
The Annual Holiday Craft Faire is a fundraising activity at East Hills. 65 of the finest crafters within a three-state area which makes for a great variety of quality crafts! Our Café serves a full menu of gourmet delights throughout the day including a Delectable Desserts section. Moravian items including sugar cake and stained glass stars. "Make and Take" crafts for the children. Coordinator: Louise Snyder Craft Faire Homepage |
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Church Council
President: Steve Thompson Members: All communicant members of East Hills Moravian Church who have faithfully discharged their obligations to the church. (By-Laws Section III) |
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Drama Ministry
Mission Statement: A multigenerational Christian community that presents the good news through drama and the arts. Co-Leaders: Kathy Harrington, Linda Adams Members: |
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Elders
The Elders are especially charged with the spiritual care and oversight of the congregation. (By-Laws Section IV-A) Co-Chairs: Pastor Christine, Pastor Darrell Vice Chair: Kevin Moyzan Secretary: Scott Gross Linda Adams, Nancy Costa, Yvonne Gerlach, Scott Gross, John McKeown, Kevin Moyzan, Chris Nagle, Mary Jane Reimer, Bob Wingrove |
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Evangelism Committee
Mission Statement: To energize the congregation to share the Good News of Christ's salvation with our neighbors and the world through stories of faith and actions of love. Chairperson: Kevin Moyzan Paster Darrell, Barb Hedricks, Bill Schankel, Sue Kriebs, Eileen Mera, Kevin Moyzan |
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Family Center Worship Set-up Team
Mission Statement: To facilitate use of the Family Center as a worship space. Coordinator: Lisa Mixon |
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50th Anniversary Committee
Chairperson: Rita Girou |
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Fellowship
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Adult Fellowship
This very active group includes all adults in the congregation and often guests and friends. There are several activities that are yearly events including a swim party, games night, trips and tours, and the annual clambake. Members: All adult communicant members of East Hills Moravian Church. Calendar of events: (click here) Contact: Charmayne Stauffer |
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Mens Club (Men's Fellowship)
Coordinator: Bob Wingrove Members: All men of the congregation |
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Moravian Women (Women's Fellowship)
Mission Statement: Coordinator: Jean Bennett Members: All women of the congregation Moravian Women Homepage |
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Wanderers (Traveling Fellowship)
Coordinators: Stan Maculesky and Pastor Christine Johnson WanderersHomepage |
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Finance Committee Financial Secretary: Mark Gibson Treasurer: Bob Mielnik Assistant Treasurer: Bob Hauck Trustees: Isaac Gichiengo |
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Gift Card Program
Coordinator: Louise Snyder Gift Card Program Homepage |
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Habitat for Humanity Annual Mission Trip
Mission Statement: Plan and lead an annual weeklong mission trip somewhere in North America with youth (ages 16 and above) and adults to build houses for people in need. Contact: Jay Larson |
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Health & Wellness
The ongoing focus of our Committee is faith-based preventive health education for all ages. This is accomplished through Star articles, Bulletin Board displays, printed materials, and educational opportunities throughout the year for adults and children. Monthly blood pressure screenings are provided, and several visitation ministries are offered. A Prayer Shawl ministry was begun this year as a cooperative venture with the Women’s Fellowship Craft Group, and the Sunday Church School programs are presented in cooperation with the Board of Christian Ed. We sponsor an annual Blood Drive and participate actively in the Eastern District Lay Ministry Commission effort to expand Health and Wellness Ministries throughout our area. We invite your participation in our events and always welcome suggestions. Parish Nurse, Chair: Susan Kriebs; Co-Chair: Sue Burcaw Sharecare Coordinator: Karen Davison Inactive Partner Resource: Mary Friedman Rita Girou, Linda Adams, Kim Bartholomew, Carol Burns, Susan Christoff, Luana Graber, Sue Hahn, Marguerite Griffin-Johnson, Anita McKeown, Catherine Moyzan, Jane Regina, Susan Sommers Health & Wellness Homepage |
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Joint Board Joint Board
The Joint Board consists of the Board of Elders and the Board of Trustees. (By-Laws Section IV-C) Co-Chairs: Pastor Christine, Pastor Darrell Vice Chair: Jim Regina Secretary: Scott Gross |
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Joyful Horns
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! While they are not exactly knocking down the walls of Jerico, the Joyful Horns are an important part of the East Hills music program. The group provides instrumental music for various worship services throughout the year. This is usually monthly, but the group is especially active at Christmas and Easter. The instrumentation is mostly brass, but woodwinds and percussion have been know to add to the sound. Director: Steve Cooke Brass: Steve Cook, Tom Harrington, Mark Choi, Matt Kemmerer, Don Kemmerer, Ken Stauffer (Trumpets), Susie Shimer (Baritone), Will Shimer (Trombone), David Merideth (Trombone), Andy Gruver (Tuba) Woodwinds: Chris Johnson (Flute), David Thompson (Clarinet, Sax), Carol Burns (Sax) Percussion: Lisa Mixon, Jon Burcaw |
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Memorial Funds Committee
Contact: Isaac Gichiengo |
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Mission In Action Committee
Mission Statement: Understanding that we, the East Hills Congregation have been called by GOD to participate with him to bring love, hope, and joy to those in need, we will pray for, encourage, supply resources, and spearhead mission in our local community and around the world. Chairperson: Amanda Caton Linda Adams, Bob Stewart, Carol Burns, Cathy Taylor, Doris Potts, Eileen Mera, Jay Larson, Jeff Adams, Karen Montgomery, Laura Rowe, MaryJane Reimer, Pastor Darrell, Susan Sommers, Vicki Coyle, Susan and Rich Kriebs Mission In Action Homepage Mission Activity Photos |
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Nursery School
Staff: Kelli Anderegg, Mary Kay Brezinsky, Sue Beck, Sue Burgess, Laurie Latham, Polly Skinn, Charmayne Stauffer, Dina Nickol, Bonnie Ridenour, Theresa Uliana Advisory Board Members: Ellen DeStasio, Jeff Adams, Chere King, John Ackerman Sr, Brian Yost, Linda Adams. Nursery School Homepage |
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Personnel Committee
Chairperson: Jon Ortwein (Trustee) Committee members: Ellen DeStasio, Yvonne Gerlach, Jim Regina |
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Property Committee
Committee members: Trustees: Bob Girou, John Ackerman, Jack Skillman |
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Putz Committee
The East Hills Moravian Christmas Putz is a joyful reminder of the real meaning of Christmas. Through the nativity figurines, moss, lighting, music, buildings, and the beauty of the scenes, thousands of visitors have enjoyed and been touched by our putz. A taped narration, music, and spotlighted scenes tell the wondrous story of Christ's birth. Elder: Nancy Costa, Trustee: Jack Skillman |
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Sacristans
Head Sacristans: Jim and Lucia Knerr Sacristans: |
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ShareCare
Contact: Karen Davison |
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Strategic Planning Committee
Mission Statement: To develop a long range strategic plan for the EHMC Congregation. Committee members: Jane Burcaw, Peter Diehl, Tom Harrington, Barb Hendricks, Chris Johnson, Darrell Johnson, John McKeown, Lisa Mixon, Jim Regina, and Lucy Thompson |
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Stewardship Committee
Mission Statement: To help and encourage members to learn and grow as disciples of Christ to use their gifts (time, talent and financial resources) in support of the mission of East Hills Moravian Church. Chairperson: John McKeown Committee members: Scott Gross, Pastor Darrell Johnson and Jim Regina |
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Treasurer:
Bob Mielnik Asst. Treasurer: Bob Hauck |
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Trustees
The Trustees are especially charged with the oversight of the temporal affairs of the congregation. (By-Laws Section IV-B) Chair: Jon Ortwein Secretary: Ellen DeStasio John Ackerman Sr, Ellen DeStasio, Mark Gibson, Isaac Gichiengo, Bob Girou, Bob Hauck, Rich Kriebs, Bob Mielnik, Jon Ortwein, Jim Regina, Jack Skillman, |
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Ushers
CoOrdinators: John and Eileen Ackerman |
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Victory House
Monthly meals are prepared by volunteers and served to the residents of a transitional living center for men. Volunteer coordinators: Sue and Rick Kriebs Over 30 Volunteers |
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Website Team
Mission Statement: To provide technical support and maintenance of the EHMC website. Harry Snyder Dave Hendricks |
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Worship Committee
Mission Statement: Chairperson: Committee Members: Scott Gross |
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Youth Groups
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Peace Pack Youth Group (3rd to 5th grade)
Advisors: Tina Conrad, Jen Cooke, Laurie Latham |
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Mid-High Youth Group (6th to 8th grade)
Advisors: Jeff and Linda Adams |
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Senior High Youth Group (9th to 12th grade)
Advisors: Youth directed with adult support, Pastor Christine Johnson |
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YAMS (Young Adults)
Contact: Bobby Shimer and Lucy Thompson |
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Youth Scholarship Yard Sale
Every year EHMC has a yard sale in October. Proceeds from this fundraiser are used to provide the youth at EHMC scholarships to reduce the cost of attending church camp. Camp is held each summer in Hope NJ and attendance by youths from EHMC is very good, partly because of these scholarships. Contact: Phil and Donna Kromer, and Steve and Lucy Thompson |