Full Name:
Colene Ann Homa
What should we call you?
Colene (Pronounced: KAHL-een)
Where did you grow up?
My dad was in the airforce so we moved around . . .PA, SD OH, back to SD, MN, MO. Graduated from High School in Rapid City, SD.
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
9 glorious years (no, there is no sarcasim in that statement!)
What's your title at GSUMC?
Children's Ministries Coordinator, EyeWitness Video Team Leader and , Internal Communications Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
God only knows . . . in a nut shell, I work with a variety of teams -- worship planning (video/bulletin, special worship events), communications (newsletter, internal publicity), Eyewitness Video (making videos), Children's Ministry (Sunday school, VBS, Christmas Musical, and special kid's events).
Seems like a lot but could not be done without a massive amount of servant volunteers willing to give their time and love to sharing the love of God, teachings of Jesus and the power of the Holy Siprit with our community and each other! Hopefully, I am encouraging young and old to live out their faith in big and small ways!
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
The variety, the permission giving atmosphere, the freedom to be creative and of course the corner office with two windows!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Miya Angelou, Beth Moore, Jimmy Carter and "losers" of the Bible (helps me remember that God can and will use any and everyone -- even me!)
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
33 Miles by 33 Miles, Sing and Play Stampede Music for VBS 2007, In Step by Stevie Ray Vaughan
What books would you recommend to the people at GSUMC?
The Gospel According to Starbucks by Leonard Sweet, YOU on a Diet by Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD, The Dream Releasers by Wayne Cordero and Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give? run, run like the wind!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
Interesting factoid . . . . In a former life I managed the first CD only concept music store developed by the Musicland Group in 1988. It was called On Cue.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Tammy Shelton
Full Name:
[GSYOUTH] – Tammy Shelton
What should we call you?
[GSYOUTH] Tammy
Where did you grow up?
[GSYOUTH] Springfield, MO
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
[GSYOUTH] 3 year anniversary will be Aug. 1 of this year
What's your title at GSUMC?
[GSYOUTH] Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of Mission/Service Outreach
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
[GSYOUTH] Hang out with amazing mid-high/sr. high students, adults who love students, and a God who loves us all.
With the Youth Ministries, we are seeking to grow closer to God and to each other thru living a balanced spiritual life-together, by learning more about God/each other (discipleship), celebrating what God is doing in our lives by worshipping together as a community, being the hands and feet of God thru serving and connecting to others (mission work), always having an open door for students to bring their friends into our activities (evangelism) and to find ways to feel connected to each other, our church family and the body of Christ in the world (fellowship).
I also have the privilege of helping the Good Shepherd community to connect to others thru service. Most of our small groups have mission projects that they are involved in. We are looking to find ways that more people can connect into this life changing practice of serving others. People in our culture have a hunger to make a difference in the real world. It is my blessing to try and come up ways to help people plug into serving and creating relationships with those who need to feel the touch and love of Jesus Christ. Let’s face it, we are all on a journey. The more people we can grow and connect with as a community of those who seek God’s will in a broken world, the more impact we can have in helping God’s perfect creation continue.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
[GSYOUTH] Sharing life with people who want more out of the daily world in which we live. To seek God’s plan instead of just following a culture of ½ truths is an amazing ride. Lock-ins, mission trips, small groups, crazy games, midnight worship in the dark, trips to see students at school activities, etc- these are my ongoing activities. I don’t think I would be happy doing anything else
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
[GSYOUTH] Corrie TenBoom is one of my favorite Christian writers – I am so going to look her up when I get to heaven.
Another favorite writer in Anne Lamont (Traveling Mercies and, Plan B). I love the way she shares her faith story in a very honest way. She uses real words for a real world (i.e.- be ready for cussing), but she also shares the brokenness and imperfectness that we all share as followers of the one who truly was perfect – Jesus Christ
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
[GSYOUTH] Matisyahu- Live at Stubb’s, The new Toby Mac- Portable Sounds, and an oldie but goodie- David Crowder Band- Illuminate
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
[GSYOUTH] Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamont, Girl Meets God by Lauren Winner, the Hiding Place by Corrie TenBoom
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
[GSYOUTH] Come hang out sometime and see what these amazing people are really like. I’ve heard so many adults say “I don’t know how you can do what you do with youth?” or “Kids really intimidate me” or “The youth would really think I’m uncool and stupid. They wouldn’t want me to be around.” I use the think the same thing. And I’ll tell you the honest truth- students don’t want people around who don’t want to be there. But they absolutely LOVE having adults around who care enough to get to know them, to be there, and to be honest about themselves. It doesn’t matter if you are a collage student or a 75 year old grandma, if you really care about a teenager- you are in!!! Once you get to know these amazing people, you get addicted to doing life around them. To share in their struggles, their questions, their successes – is to see the face of God.
These young adults need a solid framework of caring adults in a church family that they can build off of. These students need to know that people are going to love them as they ask the hard questions, explore who they are, and even mess up sometimes.
The other thing is that we don’t live in a bubble- taking our faith and putting it into action is the most important thing I’ve done with the youth here at Good Shepherd. Service work not only helps those we work for, but it changes our lives from the inside out. Being the hands and feet of Christ helps change our hearts and minds into striving for Christ in the most surprising and unexpected ways.
Once you start connecting to others in the name of Jesus, you never know where that journey may lead you. I know that one from experience!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
[GSYOUTH] I left my past life behind about 7 years ago and couldn’t have made a better decision than to follow Christ info full time ministry.
I had received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 1994 and began to practice Speech Therapy in medical settings at the same time that my husband (Kevin) and I began to help with the youth group at our church in Springfield – Asbury UMC. Over the next several year s, my love and commitment to the youth and God really grew out of control. While my career in which I had spent so much time, effort and money on, really grew less and less important to me.
My husband Kevin began his journey into ordained ministry and left computer programming. It soon became apparent that my passion had changed from serving others thru the medical field and that I felt most complete when I was serving others thru spiritual pathways. After volunteering with Asbury for 6 years, we left our amazing church family and moved to Kansas City where I accepted my first PAID YOUTH POSITION as the Youth Pastor for Red Bridge UMC in south Kansas City. I worked with a great group of staff, parents and youth there at RBUMC for 3 years and I had planned on staying at this wonderful church for a complete cycle of students (following one age group from 7th grade to Sr. year).
As it often times happens, my plans began to change as I heard a new direction from God. I really struggled for about 6 months in realizing that God was calling me to a different church. But as I answered that challenge from God and changed churches, I have felt that it was the right thing to do. I felt so sad and even a little guilty in moving churches, but God always raises up those leaders that He needs for His people. Red Bridge has an amazing and talented Youth Pastor- Marian Radar, who loves those students I miss from Red Bridge. And here at Good Shepherd, God is so busy with the students and adult in the Youth program, that I just have to hang on tight as the Spirit continues to move, change and challenge us all.
Long story short – thanks God, you rock, t
[GSYOUTH] – Tammy Shelton
What should we call you?
[GSYOUTH] Tammy
Where did you grow up?
[GSYOUTH] Springfield, MO
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
[GSYOUTH] 3 year anniversary will be Aug. 1 of this year
What's your title at GSUMC?
[GSYOUTH] Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of Mission/Service Outreach
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
[GSYOUTH] Hang out with amazing mid-high/sr. high students, adults who love students, and a God who loves us all.
With the Youth Ministries, we are seeking to grow closer to God and to each other thru living a balanced spiritual life-together, by learning more about God/each other (discipleship), celebrating what God is doing in our lives by worshipping together as a community, being the hands and feet of God thru serving and connecting to others (mission work), always having an open door for students to bring their friends into our activities (evangelism) and to find ways to feel connected to each other, our church family and the body of Christ in the world (fellowship).
I also have the privilege of helping the Good Shepherd community to connect to others thru service. Most of our small groups have mission projects that they are involved in. We are looking to find ways that more people can connect into this life changing practice of serving others. People in our culture have a hunger to make a difference in the real world. It is my blessing to try and come up ways to help people plug into serving and creating relationships with those who need to feel the touch and love of Jesus Christ. Let’s face it, we are all on a journey. The more people we can grow and connect with as a community of those who seek God’s will in a broken world, the more impact we can have in helping God’s perfect creation continue.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
[GSYOUTH] Sharing life with people who want more out of the daily world in which we live. To seek God’s plan instead of just following a culture of ½ truths is an amazing ride. Lock-ins, mission trips, small groups, crazy games, midnight worship in the dark, trips to see students at school activities, etc- these are my ongoing activities. I don’t think I would be happy doing anything else
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
[GSYOUTH] Corrie TenBoom is one of my favorite Christian writers – I am so going to look her up when I get to heaven.
Another favorite writer in Anne Lamont (Traveling Mercies and, Plan B). I love the way she shares her faith story in a very honest way. She uses real words for a real world (i.e.- be ready for cussing), but she also shares the brokenness and imperfectness that we all share as followers of the one who truly was perfect – Jesus Christ
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
[GSYOUTH] Matisyahu- Live at Stubb’s, The new Toby Mac- Portable Sounds, and an oldie but goodie- David Crowder Band- Illuminate
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
[GSYOUTH] Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamont, Girl Meets God by Lauren Winner, the Hiding Place by Corrie TenBoom
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
[GSYOUTH] Come hang out sometime and see what these amazing people are really like. I’ve heard so many adults say “I don’t know how you can do what you do with youth?” or “Kids really intimidate me” or “The youth would really think I’m uncool and stupid. They wouldn’t want me to be around.” I use the think the same thing. And I’ll tell you the honest truth- students don’t want people around who don’t want to be there. But they absolutely LOVE having adults around who care enough to get to know them, to be there, and to be honest about themselves. It doesn’t matter if you are a collage student or a 75 year old grandma, if you really care about a teenager- you are in!!! Once you get to know these amazing people, you get addicted to doing life around them. To share in their struggles, their questions, their successes – is to see the face of God.
These young adults need a solid framework of caring adults in a church family that they can build off of. These students need to know that people are going to love them as they ask the hard questions, explore who they are, and even mess up sometimes.
The other thing is that we don’t live in a bubble- taking our faith and putting it into action is the most important thing I’ve done with the youth here at Good Shepherd. Service work not only helps those we work for, but it changes our lives from the inside out. Being the hands and feet of Christ helps change our hearts and minds into striving for Christ in the most surprising and unexpected ways.
Once you start connecting to others in the name of Jesus, you never know where that journey may lead you. I know that one from experience!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
[GSYOUTH] I left my past life behind about 7 years ago and couldn’t have made a better decision than to follow Christ info full time ministry.
I had received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 1994 and began to practice Speech Therapy in medical settings at the same time that my husband (Kevin) and I began to help with the youth group at our church in Springfield – Asbury UMC. Over the next several year s, my love and commitment to the youth and God really grew out of control. While my career in which I had spent so much time, effort and money on, really grew less and less important to me.
My husband Kevin began his journey into ordained ministry and left computer programming. It soon became apparent that my passion had changed from serving others thru the medical field and that I felt most complete when I was serving others thru spiritual pathways. After volunteering with Asbury for 6 years, we left our amazing church family and moved to Kansas City where I accepted my first PAID YOUTH POSITION as the Youth Pastor for Red Bridge UMC in south Kansas City. I worked with a great group of staff, parents and youth there at RBUMC for 3 years and I had planned on staying at this wonderful church for a complete cycle of students (following one age group from 7th grade to Sr. year).
As it often times happens, my plans began to change as I heard a new direction from God. I really struggled for about 6 months in realizing that God was calling me to a different church. But as I answered that challenge from God and changed churches, I have felt that it was the right thing to do. I felt so sad and even a little guilty in moving churches, but God always raises up those leaders that He needs for His people. Red Bridge has an amazing and talented Youth Pastor- Marian Radar, who loves those students I miss from Red Bridge. And here at Good Shepherd, God is so busy with the students and adult in the Youth program, that I just have to hang on tight as the Spirit continues to move, change and challenge us all.
Long story short – thanks God, you rock, t
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Tiffany Hermsen
Full Name:
Tiffany Suzanne Hermsen
What should we call you?
Tiffany
Where did you grow up?
Shenandoah, Iowa
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
12 years - since 1995
What's your title at GSUMC?
Little Lambs Preschool Director
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
I manage and coordinate 10 staff and 120 students in our Preschool program here at Good Shepherd.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Seeing children grow and learn - It's great to be able to help shape the lives of young children. We offer a great educational preschool program with a Christian base -- it's fun too!!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
My parents -- who have always been mentors and my close neighbors growing up - Tammy and Randy Carpenter
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Music Team Rehearsal CD's!! :)
ie-- Good Shepherd Music!!
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I have a lot of Children's Books I could recommend :) - "Jesus and the 12 Dudes" "What is Heaven?" "I Love You, Forever"
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Be personable with people, remember their names and faces and talk to them on a personal level.
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I have seen many faces come and go at Good Shepherd through the years - many because of Preschool, but others through worship and music team, VBS, and Small Groups - The community of people that I've met and been in ministry with have helped me feel like we live in a small town where I grew up - My church is my 'community' !
Tiffany Suzanne Hermsen
What should we call you?
Tiffany
Where did you grow up?
Shenandoah, Iowa
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
12 years - since 1995
What's your title at GSUMC?
Little Lambs Preschool Director
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
I manage and coordinate 10 staff and 120 students in our Preschool program here at Good Shepherd.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Seeing children grow and learn - It's great to be able to help shape the lives of young children. We offer a great educational preschool program with a Christian base -- it's fun too!!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
My parents -- who have always been mentors and my close neighbors growing up - Tammy and Randy Carpenter
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Music Team Rehearsal CD's!! :)
ie-- Good Shepherd Music!!
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I have a lot of Children's Books I could recommend :) - "Jesus and the 12 Dudes" "What is Heaven?" "I Love You, Forever"
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Be personable with people, remember their names and faces and talk to them on a personal level.
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I have seen many faces come and go at Good Shepherd through the years - many because of Preschool, but others through worship and music team, VBS, and Small Groups - The community of people that I've met and been in ministry with have helped me feel like we live in a small town where I grew up - My church is my 'community' !
Friday, April 13, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Kevin Shelton
Full Name:
Kevin Kent Shelton
What should we call you?
Kevin, although I do answer and dig “Rev Kev”
Where did you grow up?
Springfield, Missouri
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
A little over 3 years (Appointed February 1, 2004)
What's your title at GSUMC?
Associate Pastor
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Direct the Transformation Group – Adult Discipleship ministries.
In Sunday morning worship, I’m a praying kinda guy leading the Prayers of the People,
Except on average one time a month where Dave and I switch and he prays and I preach.
Work with Dave, Marsha, and Colene on planning worship.
Work with Marsha and Dave in coordinating our New Member groups.
Work with Marsha and our Lay Ministry Chair for our Lay Ministry Committee and its work
(STEP, Mentor training/support, volunteer recognition, Nominations, etc.)
Work with other committees.
Work with Dave and Tammy on Youth Confirmation. I’ve been a mentor the last several years.
Maintain the Good Shepherd Web Site.
Teach Disciple Bible study for 9 months each year.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Building community and witnessing spiritual transformation happen. That rocks!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Jesus, scripture, my wife, my kids (and grandkid), Henri Nouwen, Brennan Manning, Ann Weems
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
State Radio (“Us Against The Crown”)
Soundgarden (“SuperUnknown”)
Garden State Soundtrack
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
The Bible (always and forever), A Generous Orthodoxy (by Brian McClaren), Velvet Elvis – Repainting The Christian Faith (by Rob Bell), The Ragamuffin Gospel (by Brennan Manning), Valis (by Philip K. Dick)
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Love God and people, and pray that Jesus can open the door for your spiritual gifts and your passions to love
Even more.
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I love film, and there’s lots of great film out there for folks to rent and see:
“The Gospel of John” (narrated by Christopher Plummer, starring Ian Cusick who is currently in the “Lost” TV show),
“The Miracle Maker: The Story of Jesus“ (we saw part of this in worship, with the voices of Ralph Fiennes, Ian Holm,
William Hurt, and others)
“A Scanner Darkly” (a great anti-drug sci-fi film, with Keanu Reeves),
“Millions” (a story about money, two little boys, and saints… check it out),
“Garden State” (a young man tries to find meaning in life and in his relationships while mourning the death of his mom).
I’ve got a lot more…
Kevin Kent Shelton
What should we call you?
Kevin, although I do answer and dig “Rev Kev”
Where did you grow up?
Springfield, Missouri
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
A little over 3 years (Appointed February 1, 2004)
What's your title at GSUMC?
Associate Pastor
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Direct the Transformation Group – Adult Discipleship ministries.
In Sunday morning worship, I’m a praying kinda guy leading the Prayers of the People,
Except on average one time a month where Dave and I switch and he prays and I preach.
Work with Dave, Marsha, and Colene on planning worship.
Work with Marsha and Dave in coordinating our New Member groups.
Work with Marsha and our Lay Ministry Chair for our Lay Ministry Committee and its work
(STEP, Mentor training/support, volunteer recognition, Nominations, etc.)
Work with other committees.
Work with Dave and Tammy on Youth Confirmation. I’ve been a mentor the last several years.
Maintain the Good Shepherd Web Site.
Teach Disciple Bible study for 9 months each year.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Building community and witnessing spiritual transformation happen. That rocks!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Jesus, scripture, my wife, my kids (and grandkid), Henri Nouwen, Brennan Manning, Ann Weems
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
State Radio (“Us Against The Crown”)
Soundgarden (“SuperUnknown”)
Garden State Soundtrack
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
The Bible (always and forever), A Generous Orthodoxy (by Brian McClaren), Velvet Elvis – Repainting The Christian Faith (by Rob Bell), The Ragamuffin Gospel (by Brennan Manning), Valis (by Philip K. Dick)
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Love God and people, and pray that Jesus can open the door for your spiritual gifts and your passions to love
Even more.
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I love film, and there’s lots of great film out there for folks to rent and see:
“The Gospel of John” (narrated by Christopher Plummer, starring Ian Cusick who is currently in the “Lost” TV show),
“The Miracle Maker: The Story of Jesus“ (we saw part of this in worship, with the voices of Ralph Fiennes, Ian Holm,
William Hurt, and others)
“A Scanner Darkly” (a great anti-drug sci-fi film, with Keanu Reeves),
“Millions” (a story about money, two little boys, and saints… check it out),
“Garden State” (a young man tries to find meaning in life and in his relationships while mourning the death of his mom).
I’ve got a lot more…
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Krissa Hartman
Full Name:
Krissa Hartman
What should we call you?
Krissa
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City (Northland)
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
Spring 2000
What's your title at GSUMC?
Media Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Create the slide shows for Sunday Mornings and Special Events, Schedule Volunteers to help run the slide show, Help Colene with the Eye Witness Team making video's and resident foam expert!
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
I love making videos and I love using foam art to transform the church for special events!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
It's always a surprise to me, I get inspired when I least expect it and it can be something little like watching someone be gracious to another or it can be a song that we have a sung a million times that the words just hit home that day or it can be a group of children singing their hearts out in a Christmas program.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
I have three kids and we listen to a lot of tween music, lately it is been Hannah Montana. When my kids aren't in the car I am a radio hopper, hopping form station to station, drives my husband insane! Today I listened to He's Alive on a CD that I have but it is also the day before Easter. My favorite Christmas music is by both Boney M. and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. I listen to those CD's a lot around Christmas time and sometimes in the middle of SUMMER!
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I am more of a movie person but I did just get a book called the Secret. Basically a book about being positive and trusting in God, at least that it is the way I looked at it. Latest movie I really liked was the Pursuit of Happiness.
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Give me a call 222-4814 or email kghartman5@yahoo.com and I will get you trained and on the slide show rotation. Or if you are interested in helping with decorating for children's ministries you can also contact me. The next big event is VBS we will be getting a team together to transform the entire church into Avalanche Ranch! To help with creating Videos for our Church contact Colene Homa (734-2216 ext 203) to join the Eye Witness Video team.
Krissa Hartman
What should we call you?
Krissa
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City (Northland)
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
Spring 2000
What's your title at GSUMC?
Media Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Create the slide shows for Sunday Mornings and Special Events, Schedule Volunteers to help run the slide show, Help Colene with the Eye Witness Team making video's and resident foam expert!
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
I love making videos and I love using foam art to transform the church for special events!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
It's always a surprise to me, I get inspired when I least expect it and it can be something little like watching someone be gracious to another or it can be a song that we have a sung a million times that the words just hit home that day or it can be a group of children singing their hearts out in a Christmas program.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
I have three kids and we listen to a lot of tween music, lately it is been Hannah Montana. When my kids aren't in the car I am a radio hopper, hopping form station to station, drives my husband insane! Today I listened to He's Alive on a CD that I have but it is also the day before Easter. My favorite Christmas music is by both Boney M. and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. I listen to those CD's a lot around Christmas time and sometimes in the middle of SUMMER!
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I am more of a movie person but I did just get a book called the Secret. Basically a book about being positive and trusting in God, at least that it is the way I looked at it. Latest movie I really liked was the Pursuit of Happiness.
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Give me a call 222-4814 or email kghartman5@yahoo.com and I will get you trained and on the slide show rotation. Or if you are interested in helping with decorating for children's ministries you can also contact me. The next big event is VBS we will be getting a team together to transform the entire church into Avalanche Ranch! To help with creating Videos for our Church contact Colene Homa (734-2216 ext 203) to join the Eye Witness Video team.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Kayla Meredith
What should we call you?
Kayla
Where did you grow up?
Forest City, Iowa
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
6 years
What's your title at GSUMC?
Nursery Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Schedule and oversee evening childcare and Sunday morning childcare at Good Shepherd.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Greeting the little ones on Sunday morning and dance parties with the evening kids!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
The Bible, Jesus, and Oswald Chambers "My Utmost for His Highest"
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Sing & Play Ole (VBS '06), Kids in Motion and Crayola's Nursery Rhymes :).
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
"This Present Darkness", "My Utmost for His Highest", "His Needs/Her Needs", any Jan Karon or Jeanette Oke book
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Let go of the adult world stresses and come be a kid again!!! It's a lot of fun! Also, wear comfortable clothes so you can boogy with the best of us at the Kids in Motion dance parties!!
Kayla
Where did you grow up?
Forest City, Iowa
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
6 years
What's your title at GSUMC?
Nursery Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Schedule and oversee evening childcare and Sunday morning childcare at Good Shepherd.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Greeting the little ones on Sunday morning and dance parties with the evening kids!
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
The Bible, Jesus, and Oswald Chambers "My Utmost for His Highest"
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Sing & Play Ole (VBS '06), Kids in Motion and Crayola's Nursery Rhymes :).
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
"This Present Darkness", "My Utmost for His Highest", "His Needs/Her Needs", any Jan Karon or Jeanette Oke book
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Let go of the adult world stresses and come be a kid again!!! It's a lot of fun! Also, wear comfortable clothes so you can boogy with the best of us at the Kids in Motion dance parties!!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Jen Meyer
Full Name:
Jennifer Ann Meyer
What should we call you?
Jen
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City, Mo
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
Since the first Christmas Eve service in this building. A loooong time!!
What's your title at GSUMC?
Parents Day Out Director
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
This year I have been blessed to not only direct the program but to be back in the classroom teaching and helping my staff.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Having a GREAT staff, the BEST kids, supporting parents, and teaching children about God's love for them.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Our Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
I don't listen to whole CD's just a mix on my ipod.
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I just read Kathleen Norris The Cloister Walk. It was fabulous!!!
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
First and formost, crazy love for kids! Patience, and no worries about getting messy!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I experience first hand every day that I am here the reflection of Jesus' unconditional love in the eyes of each and every child that comes to PDO. After a long time, I know this for sure, I am doing exactly what God put me on the earth to do and I am grateful.
Jennifer Ann Meyer
What should we call you?
Jen
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City, Mo
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
Since the first Christmas Eve service in this building. A loooong time!!
What's your title at GSUMC?
Parents Day Out Director
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
This year I have been blessed to not only direct the program but to be back in the classroom teaching and helping my staff.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Having a GREAT staff, the BEST kids, supporting parents, and teaching children about God's love for them.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Our Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
I don't listen to whole CD's just a mix on my ipod.
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I just read Kathleen Norris The Cloister Walk. It was fabulous!!!
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
First and formost, crazy love for kids! Patience, and no worries about getting messy!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I experience first hand every day that I am here the reflection of Jesus' unconditional love in the eyes of each and every child that comes to PDO. After a long time, I know this for sure, I am doing exactly what God put me on the earth to do and I am grateful.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Marsha West Eichler
Full Name:
Marsha West Eichler
What should we call you?
Marsha
Where did you grow up?
Rural Kansas City North (a farm northeast of KCI).
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
Fall of 1993 (14 years)
What's your title at GSUMC?
Worship & Inviting Ministries Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Serve as a member of the Worship Planning Team along with Dave, Kevin and Colene. Serve as worship leader and work with music team; ushers and greeters; sound; lights; decorating team -- this includes lobby displays.
Work with Kevin and Dave to coordinate Coffee Talks and new member groups.
Work with the team who delivers bread to first-time visitors.
Work with the Green Team responsible for patio plants, interior plants and flower beds.
Coordinate external communications -- direct mail, signs, advertising.
Serve as a staff resource to the Lay Ministries Team to track STEP participants, schedule STEP workshops and work with STEP facilitators and mentors.
Lead the Prayer Team.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Variety and being a part of ministry that is dynamic and constantly in motion.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Jesus, Brother Lawrence, Corrie ten Boom, Mother Theresa
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Los Lonely Boys, Sacred
Keb Mo, Just Like You
Tracy Chapman, Where You Live
What books would you recommend to the people at GSUMC?
Too Busy Not to Pray, Bill Hybels
Cure for the Common Life, Max Lucado
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Discover your gifts and passions and figure out a way to apply those to ministry. The possibilities are almost endless.
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I believe everything I've done in life up to this point has prepared me for ministry at Good Shepherd -- working in the marketing communications field, working as a floral designer, early experiences with music and drama. God uses our unique make-up to introduce others to Jesus.
Marsha West Eichler
What should we call you?
Marsha
Where did you grow up?
Rural Kansas City North (a farm northeast of KCI).
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
Fall of 1993 (14 years)
What's your title at GSUMC?
Worship & Inviting Ministries Coordinator
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Serve as a member of the Worship Planning Team along with Dave, Kevin and Colene. Serve as worship leader and work with music team; ushers and greeters; sound; lights; decorating team -- this includes lobby displays.
Work with Kevin and Dave to coordinate Coffee Talks and new member groups.
Work with the team who delivers bread to first-time visitors.
Work with the Green Team responsible for patio plants, interior plants and flower beds.
Coordinate external communications -- direct mail, signs, advertising.
Serve as a staff resource to the Lay Ministries Team to track STEP participants, schedule STEP workshops and work with STEP facilitators and mentors.
Lead the Prayer Team.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Variety and being a part of ministry that is dynamic and constantly in motion.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Jesus, Brother Lawrence, Corrie ten Boom, Mother Theresa
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Los Lonely Boys, Sacred
Keb Mo, Just Like You
Tracy Chapman, Where You Live
What books would you recommend to the people at GSUMC?
Too Busy Not to Pray, Bill Hybels
Cure for the Common Life, Max Lucado
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Discover your gifts and passions and figure out a way to apply those to ministry. The possibilities are almost endless.
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
I believe everything I've done in life up to this point has prepared me for ministry at Good Shepherd -- working in the marketing communications field, working as a floral designer, early experiences with music and drama. God uses our unique make-up to introduce others to Jesus.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Jeff Derdich
Full Name:
Jeffrey Edward Derdich
What should we call you?
Jeff
Where did you grow up?
Most of school: Here; High School: Carmel, IN & Corona, CA; College in CA.
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
8 1/2 years
What's your title at GSUMC?
Director of Music Ministry
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Direct the band, plan music, sing & play with the band.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Music has always been my passion, & I get to touch people with music.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Quite a few people and/or instances, but the one that sticks out in my head is my mother.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Bob Marley - Legend; Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane; & a original demo project I am currently working on. * Of course, the CD's Marsha burns for the GSUMC band. (Always thinking of different things to do with different songs...)
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I don't get to read many books, but when the opportunity arises, I normally read musical books of some sort. I'd recommend the Bible, as I personally would like to be able to read it cover-to-cover.
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Be yourself, & have FUN!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
Children, music, & hugs make the world go around! I think everyone should hug at least 5 people per day! It'll hopefully make the huggers' & huggees' days!
Jeffrey Edward Derdich
What should we call you?
Jeff
Where did you grow up?
Most of school: Here; High School: Carmel, IN & Corona, CA; College in CA.
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
8 1/2 years
What's your title at GSUMC?
Director of Music Ministry
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
Direct the band, plan music, sing & play with the band.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
Music has always been my passion, & I get to touch people with music.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
Quite a few people and/or instances, but the one that sticks out in my head is my mother.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
Bob Marley - Legend; Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane; & a original demo project I am currently working on. * Of course, the CD's Marsha burns for the GSUMC band. (Always thinking of different things to do with different songs...)
What books would your recommend to the people at GSUMC?
I don't get to read many books, but when the opportunity arises, I normally read musical books of some sort. I'd recommend the Bible, as I personally would like to be able to read it cover-to-cover.
If I was interested in doing what you do at GSUMC what advice would you give?
Be yourself, & have FUN!
What didn't I ask that you just can't help sharing?
Children, music, & hugs make the world go around! I think everyone should hug at least 5 people per day! It'll hopefully make the huggers' & huggees' days!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Meet the Good Shepherd Staff: Diane Cline
Full Name:
Diane Katherine Cline
What should we call you?
Diane
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City North
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
My family began attending Good Shepherd the first day they opened here Dec 17, 1994. I began volunteering in the summer of 1995 and that evolved into my current position.
What's your title at GSUMC?
Business Manager
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
I have a variety of duties ranging from the daily financial functions including payroll and bill payments to scheduling building use on the church calendar. I also maintain the church membership records.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
I honestly enjoy providing the needed financial functions of the church. I know that I am trust worthy and that nothing will happen here with a misuse of funds like you sometimes hear about on the news.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
I would almost have to say my sons ages 20 and 16. They have both become very serious about their faith.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
I mainly listed to the CD’s of the worship music that we sing here. Otherwise it would range from George Strait or Alan Jackson to old rock like Heart.
Diane Katherine Cline
What should we call you?
Diane
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City North
How long have you been at Good Shepherd (GSUMC)?
My family began attending Good Shepherd the first day they opened here Dec 17, 1994. I began volunteering in the summer of 1995 and that evolved into my current position.
What's your title at GSUMC?
Business Manager
What exactly do you do at GSUMC?
I have a variety of duties ranging from the daily financial functions including payroll and bill payments to scheduling building use on the church calendar. I also maintain the church membership records.
What is one of your favorite aspect of what you do here?
I honestly enjoy providing the needed financial functions of the church. I know that I am trust worthy and that nothing will happen here with a misuse of funds like you sometimes hear about on the news.
From whom do you take Spiritual inspiration?
I would almost have to say my sons ages 20 and 16. They have both become very serious about their faith.
What 3 CD's are you listening to the most lately?
I mainly listed to the CD’s of the worship music that we sing here. Otherwise it would range from George Strait or Alan Jackson to old rock like Heart.
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