October is Staff Appreciation Month!
Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month
St. Luke Church is on fire and being led by fantastic pastors and staff through the guidance of the Holy Spirit! We cannot begin to describe our gratitude for the wonderful job they all do as we continue to grow in our faith and discipleship. We are truly blessed to have such a caring and loving group of pastors and Christian leaders who shepherd us through the grace and love of Jesus Christ and the Body of Christ.
Although we all appreciate these folks all year round, the United Methodist Church has always designated October as “Pastor and Staff Appreciation Month.” The Staff Parish Relations (SPR) team has planned to host a luncheon on Monday, October 24, to celebrate and offer a small token of our appreciation for all of the following individuals:
| Staff | Title/Responsibility |
| Brian Ebel | Senior Pastor |
| Nora Conner | Executive Pastor |
| Amy Carlson | Pastor of Discipleship & Formation |
| Mark Walz | Director of Communications & Technology |
| Susan Cutshall | Children’s Pastor |
| Ben Porter | Youth Pastor |
| Amanda Draughn | Director of Events & Production |
| David Balondani | Swahili Lead Pastor |
| Bob Ockerman | Pastor of Encouragement |
| Debbie Beidleman | Bookkeeper |
| Gil Rouse | Maintenance Manager |
| Mariann Reinke | Director of Worship |
| Brent Merritt | Choir Director |
| Bethany Watt | Handbell Choir Director |
| Cheryl Tolbert | Piano Accompanist |
| Mark Andersen | Piano Accompanist |
| Macy Bell | Children’s Choir Director |
| Wes Wilcox | Contemporary Worship Leader |
| Morgan Harper | Young Adults Pastor |
| Ryan Kim & Dick Simpson | Evening Desk & Security |
Please join us in celebrating our pastors and staff this month by expressing your love and appreciation for their dedicated service with cards, letters, notes of appreciation, or simply offering words of encouragement. The SPR team will be assembling goody bags with gift cards, sweets, and other little gifts, and we would like you to participate in any way you can. Baskets will be available in the Connection and Welcome Centers, or you can place any notes or gifts in the SPR mailbox. Let’s use our imagination to show St. Luke’s pastors and staff how much we appreciate what they do for us all year long. Thank you!
-The Staff Parish Relations Team