Nominating Committee Rpt 2021

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REPORT OF THE SYNOD NOMINATING & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Ms. Mindelle Bartholomew, Chair [Positions on the ballots were determined by lot.]

SYNOD COUNCIL SECERTARY Term expires 2025 Vote for ONE

Ray Huff St. Mark, Williamsport

SYNOD COUNCIL – CLERGY/DEACON Term expires 2023 (2 YEAR TERM) Vote for ONE

Richard A. Adams Port Royal, Port Royal Joshua L. Reinsburrow West Branch Conference

SYNOD COUNCIL – LAY PERSONS - TWO YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM Term expires 2023 Vote for ONE

Karen Sigler Emmanuel, Thompsontown

SYNOD COUNCIL – CLERGY/DEACON Term expires 2024 (3 YEAR TERM) Vote for ONE

Kate Drefke Messiah, New Berlin Vicky Schaffner Simeon’s United, Gratz

SYNOD COUNCIL – LAY PERSONS - TWO YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM Term expires 2023 Vote for ONE

Lucas Bingman Messiah, Troxelville Scott F. Frost Sharon, Selinsgrove 431

SYNOD COUNCIL – LAY PERSONS Term expires 2024 Vote for TWO

Wendelin Davis St. Peter, Mt. Grove Eileen Stauffer Salem, Selinsgrove

Dennis Buttorff Grace, Jersey Shore Craig Rhoades St. John, Northumberland

SYNOD COUNCIL – YOUTH – LAY PERSONS Term expires 2023 Vote for ONE

Gabriel J. Schaeffer Salem, Selinsgrove Slone Smith Messiah, Mifflintown

CONSULTATION COMMITTEE Term expires 2027 Vote for ONE IN EACH CONFERENCE

BUFFALO VALLEY CONFERENCE – Lay Male Barry E. Spangler Christ United, Millmont

NORTH BRANCH CONFERENCE – Clergy Joel Zeiders St. Matthew, Bloomsburg

TULPEHOCKEN CONFERENCE – Clergy Andrew Weaver United, Sunbury

WEST BRANCH CONFERENCE – Lay Female Barbara E. Horn Redeemer, Williamsport

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CONSULTATION COMMITTEE – UNEXPIRED TERM Term expires 2025 Vote for ONE IN EACH CONFERENCE

JUNIATA VALLEY CONFERENCE – Clergy Richard A. Adams Port Royal, Port Royal

TULPEHOCKEN CONFERENCE – Lay Female Cinda Crissinger United, Sunbury

COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE Term expires 2027 Vote for ONE IN EACH CONFERENCE

JUANIATA VALLEY CONFERENCE – Clergy Mike Sigler Emmanuel, Thompsontown

MIDDLE CREEK CONFERENCE – Lay Male Adam R. Mitchell St. Paul Erdleys, Middleburg

NORTH BRANCH CONFERENCE – Clergy Karen Minnich-Sadler Washingtonville, Washingtonville

WEST BRANCH CONFERENCE – Lay Female Carol Winter Messiah, S. Williamsport

COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE – UNEXPIRED TERM Term expires 2023 Vote for ONE IN EACH CONFERENCE

BUFFALO VALLEY CONFERENCE – Clergy Steven Middernacht Zion, Turbotville

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COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE – UNEXPIRED TERM Term expires 2025 Vote for ONE IN EACH CONFERENCE

JUNIATA VALLEY CONFERENCE – Lay Male Ken Mummah Messiah, Mifflintown

VOTING MEMBERS TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY August 8-12, 2022 Columbus, Ohio

VOTING MEMBERS TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY ROSTERED PERSONS Vote for ONE

Richard A. Adams Port Royal, Port Royal Lisa Barnes Follmer Parish Erwin C. Roux Zion, Turbotville Gary Schaeffer Milton Parish Shelby Wyland St. Luke, Williamsport

VOTING MEMBERS TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY LAY PERSONS Vote for ONE EACH TICKET

Malin Kint Messiah, Mifflintown Alicia Wyland St. Luke, Williamsport

Terry Brown St. John, Potts Grove Ray Huff St. Mark, Williamsport

Diane Bubb Trinity, Hughesville Christine Wilhem Evangelical, Reedsville

VOTING MEMBERS TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY YOUTH

Taylor Brown St. Peter, Kreamer

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VOTING MEMBERS TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY PERSON OF COLOR/LANGUAGE

Tormod Svensson The Table, Bloomsburg

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NOMINEE IDENTITY INFORMATION (Names appear here in the order in which they appear on the ballot.)

Ray Huff – St. Mark, Williamsport. Current Employment: Retired. Authorized Lay Worship Leader. Past Employment: United States Air Force, 22 years; Montoursville Area School District, 1974-2007; Teacher, Coach, Advisor, High School Principal; Lycoming College, Adjunct Professor and Student Teacher Supervisor; Loyalsock Township High School, Temporary Assistant Principal, January-March 2020. Church Leadership: Authorized Lay Worship Leader; Synod Council; Executive Council; Secretary pro-tempore; Council President of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Williamsport, 2011-2017; current council member, ELCA Coach Levels one and two; co-chair USS Leadership Development Team. Community Leadership: Days of Remembrance board member; James V. Brown Library board; TWA F800 Scholarship Committee chair; USAF Squadron Commander 46 Aerial Port Squadron, Dover, AFB, DE.

Richard A. Adams – Port Royal, Port Royal. Current Employment: Called to Port Royal Lutheran Parish, Port Royal Lutheran Church, Port Royal and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Nook. Past Employment: Liberty Valley Lutheran Parish, 2013-2019. Church Leadership: Juniata County Ministerium, President, 2021.

Joshua L. Reinsburrow – West Branch Conference. Current Employment: On Leave from Call. Past Employment: Pastor, Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport, 2014 – 2021; St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mifflinville, PA, 2007 – 2014; St. Michael and All Angels Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, PA, 2005 – 2007; First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vicar, Greensburg PA, 2003 – 2004; McMasters United Methodist Church, Youth Ministry Pastor, Turtle Creek, PA, 2000 – 2003 Department of Speech, Philosophy, and Fine Arts; Humanities, Luzerne County Community College, Berwick Campus; Greater Susquehanna Extension, Watsontown, Adjunct Faculty, 2013 – present. Shumaker Public Safety Center, Harrisburg Area Community College, Adjunct Faculty, 2000 – present. 436

Church Leadership: Upper Susquehanna Synod Voting Member to the ELCA Church wide Assembly, August 2013 Financial/Treasurer Workshop Planner, Upper Susquehanna Synod, 2013 – Present; Candidacy Committee, Upper Susquehanna Synod, 2013 – 2021, secretary 2019-2021; Upper Susquehanna Synod Council, 2018 – Present Executive Committee 2018; Mission Interpretation, Chair, Upper Susquehanna Synod, 2008 – 2010; Mission Interpretation, Chair, Southwestern PA Synod, 2006 – 2007; Stewardship and Financial Support Committee, Southwestern PA Synod, 2005 – 2007; Lutheran Church Extension Society, Secretary, Southwestern PA Synod, 2005 – 2007 Community Leadership: Professional Emergency Medical Services; Commonwealth of PA EMS Instructor/Evaluator, 2000 – Present; American Heart Association, BLS; CPR/AED Instructor, 2007 – Present; CISM Peer Support; CISM Group Crisis Intervention; CISM Pastoral Crisis Intervention I and II; CISM Suicide Prevention/Intervention I; (CISM, Critical Incident Stress Management, “Psychological First Aid”) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation; Susquehanna EHS Council CISM Team; National Registered Emergency Medical Technicians; Federation of Fire Chaplains; International Police & Fire Chaplain's Association.

Karen Sigler – Emmanuel, Thompsontown. Current Employment: Sigler Press Theological Books. Past Employment: Found and Director, St. Paul’s Developmental Preschool, Collingswood NJ. Church Leadership: Currently serving on USS Synod Council in appointed capacity, member of the Implementation Team; served on USS Christian Education Committee, served ELCA as Secretary on the Board of Publication for 6 years; served congregations in Worship and Music, Choir, initiated and taught various education programs. Community Leadership: Currently serving on the Paul W. DeLauter Youth Center Board as Vice President, Penn State Master Gardener Program since 2011.

Kate Drefke – Messiah, New Berlin. Current Employment: Interim Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, Sunbury and Trinity Lutheran Church, Lemoyne. 437

Past Employment: Redevelopment Pastor Faith Lutheran Church, Lewisburg and St. Paul Erdley’s Lutheran Church, Middleburg; Enumerator, US Census Bureau; Chaplain Resident, Providence Alaska Medical Center; Intern Pastor, Joy, Eagle River and Lutheran Church of Hope, Anchorage; Mental Health Counselor, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay; Clinical Care Manager, Northpointe Behavioral. Church Leadership: Current: Pastor; Synod Implementation Team; Past: Church Council; Stewardship Committee; Writing Children’s Christmas Pageant; Youth and Confirmation Co-Leader; Long-Range Planning Committee. Community Leadership: Suicide Prevention Board of Directors of Marinette and Menominee Cos.; Victims’ Advocate, Reach Counseling; Volunteer in Local Offices of Political Candidates and State Issues.

Vicky Schaffner – Simeon’s United, Gratz. Current Employment: I am currently serving 2 interims, Columbia- Montour Lutheran Parish, Bloomsburg; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gowen City; working part-time as a dishwasher at the St. Louis de Montfort Academy. Past Employment: Parish Pastor for 33 years; served as a Chaplain in Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Unit; worked in Mental Health including BHRS and as a Supervisor; served Multiple Interims and Congregations and been Bi-vocational. Church Leadership: Previously, I have served on an LSS Board in Pittsburgh, and other Committees. Community Leadership: I was a member of Koinonia Pastor’s Group; Synod’s Interim Pastors Group.

Lucas Bingman – Messiah, Troxelville. Current Employment: Chief Deputy Sheriff – Snyder County Sheriff’s Office; Current K-9 handler with drug detection/tracking dog. Church Leadership: Council President for past 2 ½ years. Community Leadership: President, Midd-West Wrestling Association; Vice President, Troxelville Union Cemetery Association; Council President, Beavertown Borough Council; Soccer Coach, AYSO.

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Scott F. Frost – Sharon, Selinsgrove. Current Employment: Retired. Past Employment: Weis Markets, Inc. Last Position: SVP, CFO & Treasurer, worked for Weis 42 years, CPA. Church Leadership: Authorized Lay Worship Leader; Choir; past Council/Finance Committee member (including Saint Matthew’s, Shamokin Dam). Community Leadership: Thrivent Regional Network Board Member; Haven Ministries Board Member and Treasurer; East Snyder County Regional Authority Board Member; Susquehanna River Trail Association; Vice President.

Wendelin J. Davis – St. Peter, Mt. Grove. Current Employment: Steve Shannon Tire Company, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, 18 years. Past Employment: Herbein Electric Service, Office Manager, 29 years. Church Leadership: Authorized Lay Worship Leader since 2011; currently Church Council Secretary; past Council President; previously taught Youth Sunday School. Community Leadership: American Legion Auxiliary, Secretary.

Eileen Stauffer – Salem, Selinsgrove. Current Employment: Retired. Past Employment: Susquehanna University Bookstore; Selinsgrove Area High School Media Center Clerical Assistant. Church Leadership: Currently: President, WELCA, Salem Lutheran Church, Selinsgrove; USS Candidacy Committee; Previously: Church Council, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent; Camp Mount Luther Board; USS WELCA Board, ordered Blankets for Synod. Community Leadership: Volunteer at Mustard Seed; Selinsgrove Area Adult Band; Program Patrons.

Dennis Buttorff – Grace, Jersey Shore. Current Employment: Owner of West Branch Emergency Management Association, Inc; started “Wood Shoppe” for making Toys, Bird Feeders, Nesting Boxes and Lincoln Logs, etc; Fema Public Assistance, when needed locally; CRS Coordinator for Jersey Shore. Past Employment: Before Retirement from U.S. Navy, I was trained as Independent Hospital Corpsman. I served in Research and Development in Biological and Chemical for decontamination of patients. Trainer for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare. A 439

tour of duty in Washington, DC as a detailer for Hospital Corpsman worldwide, White House, Congress and Camp David. I was responsible for placing HM in schools and assignment after completion of school. My area of responsibility was for 14,000 HM’s. Church Leadership: I serve as an Authorized Lay Worship Leader at Grace Lutheran Church, Jersey Shore, St. James Lutheran Church, Rauchtown and elsewhere as needed. I have served as Council President, Vice President, Secretary and Church Treasurer; Building and Endowment Committee; Church Secretary and Treasurer for the past 14 years; Establish “Grace’s Closet” and Toys for Tot’s Program. Community Leadership: As Mayor I also had a temporary assignment to help in the absent of Borough Manager. Completed a Rail to Trail Project, completed Boat Launch; establish project to name Jersey Shore as a “River Town”, 1st one in Lycoming County. Build a recreation park for kids at local Recreation Field. Built a Facebook for the Community as well as an alert system for the community. Created the Community Revitalization Committee for the town.

Craig Rhoades – Grace, Shamokin. Current Employment: Semi-Retired; Project Manager for the Stephen Siller Foundation out of Staten Island, New York – building Smart Homes for severely injured Veterans. Past Employment: R.C. Rhoades Contracting for 40 years; Deputy Sheriff for Northumberland County for 5 years. Church Leadership: Church Council; Property Committee. Community Leadership: EMT and Fire Suppression Instructor for the State of Pennsylvania; President of Greater Shamokin Development Corp.; volunteer Fire Fighter for 48 years; 6 years as Shamokin Fire Chief; Citizens for a Better Community, member; volunteer with local Food Bank, Manna for the Many; served 24 years on Shamokin City Council and 20 years on Shamokin Housing Authority Board.

SYNOD COUNCIL – YOUTH – LAY PERSON

Gabriel Schaeffer – Salem, Selinsgrove. Current Employment: Eighth grade student at Selinsgrove Middle School. 440

Church Leadership: Youth Voting Representative for the Middle Creek Conference. Community Leadership: Member of the Selinsgrove Cross-Country Team, Section Leader in Selinsgrove Middle School Chorus, and member of the Selinsgrove 8th grade Band.

Slone Smith – Messiah, Mifflintown. Current Employment: Student. Church Leadership: Acolyte, Lector, VBS, Sunday Soldiers Youth Group, worship music accompanist (piano & organ), participation in worship service. Community Leadership: Jazz Band, Concert Band, Chorus, Soccer, and Track.

CONSULTATION COMMITTEE

Barry E. Spangler – Christ United, Millmont. Current Employment: Agricultural Conservation Technician, Snyder County Conservation District, Middleburg, PA. Past Employment: Agricultural Conservation Technician, Snyder County Conservation District, Middleburg, PA. Church Leadership: Recording/Council Secretary, 2010-present; Council member, 2010-2015, 2019-present; Lay Person Representative for Synod Assembly 2005 - 2019, 2021. Chairperson of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish Social Committee. Community Leadership: Mifflinburg Young Farmers: Treasurer, 2007- present; Financial Recorder, Member of 2019 PA Winter Conference Planning Committee; 2013 PA Winter Conference Joint Planning Committee with Lewisburg Young Farmers, 2012-2013; Chief Organizer, Regional Young Farmers Educational Meeting, 2008 and 2014; Secretary, 1996-1998.

Joel Zeiders – St. Matthew, Bloomsburg. Current Employment: Pastor, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg. Church Leadership: Pastor, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg. Community Leadership: Bloomsburg Ministerium.

Andrew Weaver – United, Sunbury.

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Barbara E. Horn – Redeemer, Williamsport. Current Employment: Authorized Lay Worship Leader since June 20, 2015. Past Employment: Retired from Lycoming College, June 2012, 33 years as an Administrative Assistant, 10 years in Athletics, 23 years in Education Department. Church Leadership: Authorized Lay Worship Leader, 2015-present; Lay Ministry Institute Board; Church Council Secretary; Co-Director of Daniel’s Closet (free clothing ministry at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Williamsport for 14 years); Evangelism and Outreach Chair; Choir Member; Support Where Needed; Member of former St. Paul Lutheran Church, Williamsport, disbanded 1997; Taught Sunday School, Council Secretary, Choir, Youth Leader; Altar Guild, etc. Community Leadership: Transport family and friends to hospital and doctor appointments, locally and out of town as needed; Member, West Branch Chorale (on hiatus); Former Board Member, United Churches of Lycoming County; Former Volunteer Chaplain, UPMC.

Cinda Crissinger – United, Sunbury. Current Employment: Retired. Past Employment: David R. Robinson, MDM, Lewisburg, PA; Society Hill Dental, Lewisburg, PA Church Leadership: Past member of congregational church council; current member of Stewardship, Finance and Auditing Committee.

COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE

Mike Sigler – Emmanuel, Thompsontown. Current Employment: Currently, I serve as the interim pastor for St. Paul Lutheran Church, Allensville, St. Mark Lutheran Church, Alfarata, and St. John Lutheran Church, Ridge as well as part time pastor of Emmanuel 442

Lutheran Church, Thompsontown and Centre Lutheran Church, Miffintown. Past Employment: Congregations served: St. Mark Lutheran Church, Pemberton, NJ; St. Paul Lutheran Church Collingswood, NJ; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ramsey, NJ; St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, PA. I was the Chaplain at Ohesson Manor, Lewistown, PA and Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Thompsontown and continue to be there in “retirement” with four other congregations as Interim Pastor. Church Leadership: Past, Chairperson of the synod Continuing Education Committee. Community Leadership: Past member of Kiwanis International; The Lion’s Club and Rotary International; past board member of the Rev. Dr. Paul W. DeLauter Youth Center, Mifflintown.

Adam R. Mitchell – St. Paul Erdleys, Middleburg. Current Employment: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Financial Analyst, Harrisburg, PA, May 2016 – present. Financial Analyst 1 – Analyze insurance company financial statements to determine compliance with statutes, regulations, SSAP, and annual filing instructions, in support of the solvency surveillance of licensed insurers for the protection of policyholders. Reviewed Form D’s (prior notice of transaction) to determine legal compliance with statutes, regulations and SSAP. Perform testing and verify the accuracy of financial information submitted by various types of insurance companies through their quarterly and annual statements. Tracking corrective action and follow-up procedures as necessary with the goal of the company’s financial condition improving over time. Past Employment: Weis Markets, Inc, Cashier, Customer Service Desk, Bookkeeper, Selinsgrove and Bloomsburg, PA, May 2008 – July 2016. Church Leadership: Vice President, 2018 to current on Church Council; Council member, 2016 to 2018.

Karen Minnich-Sadler – Washingtonville, Washtonville. Current Employment: Serving as Interim Pastor at Washingtonville Lutheran Church, Washingtonville and Christ United Lutheran Church, Catawissa. 443

Church Leadership: Retired Clergy, Board Certified Chaplain and Intentional Interim Pastor: have served as a pastor in regular calls as well as working with churches experiencing conflict, as a hospice chaplain and chaplain at a continuing care retirement community; conducted retreats for laity and clergy; writer for clergy journals and devotional books. Have served on the synod’s Listening Committee (Lower Susquehanna), as a mentor to first-call pastors; worked with Assistant to Bishop to develop Intentional Interim Training concept for Lower Susquehanna Synod.

Carol Winter, Messiah, South Williamsport. Current Employment: Retired. Past Employment: Teacher, Loyalsock Township School District Williamsport, PA. Church Leadership: Church Council; Assistant Secretary, Church Council; WELCA; Vice President, USSWO.

Steven Middernacht – Zion, Turbotville. Current Employment: Director of Music, Zion Lutheran Church Turbotville; Interim Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, Northumberland and Faith Lutheran Church, Lewisburg; Supply Pastor to vacant parishes of the Synod. Past Employment: Associate Pastor in three parishes in New York: Associate Pastor, Organist and Choirmaster: Lewisburg, Northumberland, Beaver Springs and Carlisle, PA. Church Leadership: I have served as a Pastor, Associate Pastor, Organist, and Choirmaster since 1965; Member and Leader of Education; Worship and Music Committees of NY and PA Synods. Community Leadership: My wife and I have cared for 50 foster children in our home since 1994.

Ken Mummah – Messiah, Mifflintown. Current Employment: For the past 11 years, I have been a Common Pleas Judge for the 41st Judicial District (Perry, Juniata Counties). Past Employment: I have been an Attorney since 1998. I have worked for the Department of Labor and Industry, have been in private practice and also served as Juniata County District Attorney for six years. 444

Church Leadership: I have been a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Mifflintown all of my life. From 2014 to 2018 I served as Executive Director of our Parish Planning Council. Community Leadership: I am an active adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. I have served as a Cubmaster and currently serve as Treasurer of Troop 124. I have also coached Little League Baseball.

VOTING MEMBERS TO THE ELCA CHURCHWIDE ASSEMBLY

Tormod Svensson – The Table, Bloomsburg. Current Employment: Pastor/Mission Developer at The Table, Bloomsburg, June 2019 to present. Past Employment: Interim Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, LaVale, MD, 2017-2019; Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, Lutherville, MD, 2015-2017; Re-development Pastor, St. John Lutheran Church, Cumberland, MD, 2012-2015. Church Leadership: Received a Master of Divinity degree from Gettysburg Seminary in 2012; Ordained 2012 in DE-MD Synod. Served as Dean in the Allegany Conference of the DE-MD Synod from 2014-2015. Also served on the DE-MD Synod’s Hunger Task Force, Creation Care Ministry and Stewardship Table for several years. Delegate to the Churchwide Assembly in 2016; received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Seminary in Congregational Mission and Leadership in 2020; currently serving on the Mission Strategy Implementation Team in the USS Synod; recently elected Dean in the North Branch Conference of the USS. Community Leadership: Served on a variety of boards in Cumberland, MD for several years: The Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission, Archway Station, Bridges to Opportunity, as well as Chair of the Interfaith Community Pantry; started several feeding programs, such as community meals and monthly food drops; board member of The 445

Assistance Center of Towson Churches in Towson, MD; currently connected with AGAPE, Bloomsburg working on a home repair program for low-income citizens, as well as part of the Racial Justice Leadership Group of the Coalition for Social Equity; active in the Bloomsburg Ministerium Association.

Taylor Brown – St. Peter, Kreamer. Current Employment: I am currently a ninth grader at Selinsgrove Area High School. I participate in a community theater program and enjoy horseback riding. Church Leadership: I am currently in confirmation at Sharon Lutheran Church, Selinsgrove, as well as the Middle Creek Conference. I participate in acolyting and reading at worship at both St. Peter’s and Sharon. I enjoy attending Camp Mount Luther and hope to be a camp counselor one day. I am also looking forward to attending my first ELCA Youth Gathering when it is safe for us to meet.

Malin Kint – St. Stephen, Licking Creek. Current Employment: Student at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, studying Foreign Affairs with a degree in Culture and Politics with a minor in education, justice and inquiry and a language proficiency in Spanish. Past Employment: Summer Lifeguard at Central Juniata Park Pool from 2017-2019; Summer Lifeguard at the Lewistown Country Club, 2020. Church Leadership: Youth Representative on Upper Susquehanna Synod Council, 2016-2021. Community Leadership: Juniata High School low brass section leader, 2018- 2020; Juniata High School Girls’ Basketball co- captain, 2019-2020; Juniata High School Volunteer Assistant Track Coach, 2021; Georgetown University new student orientation Advisor, 2021.

Alicia Wyland – St. Luke, Williamsport. Current Employment: Full time student at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Major – Business Administration with Sport and Event Management Concentration. Past Employment: While a student at Penn State, Altoona worked with University Sporting Events and as a student worker in the Fitness Center. Babysitting for numerous family, friends and community members. 446

Church Leadership: St. Luke Lutheran Church, Williamsport Youth Group; Acolyte; Communion Assistant; Nursery; Usher; Fellowship Committee; attended 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering, Houston, TX. Community Leadership: Williamsport Area High School International Club; Williamsport Area High School Indoor and Outdoor Varsity Track, including girls spring captain; Pre- Covid, Volunteer Coach Williamsport Area High School Indoor/Outdoor Track (will continue following lifting of Covid restrictions); Volunteer with St. Luke Lutheran Church, Williamsport.

Lisa Barnes – Follmer Lutheran Parish, Potts Grove. Current Employment: Pastor, Follmer Lutheran Parish, Potts Grove, (St. John Lutheran Church, Potts Grove, and Follmer Lutheran Church, Milton). Past Employment: Pastor, United in Christ Lutheran Parish [Zion (Arbogast); St. Paul (Leininger’s); St. John, Mt. Pleasant Mills; St. John, Richfield], 2017 - 2021; Chaplain, Lutheran Crossings, Moorestown, NJ, 2015-2017; Director of Community Engagement (Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ), 2011-2015; Pastor, St. John Lutheran Church, Westville, NJ, 2006-2011, Pastor, Good Hope Lutheran Church, Garden City, MI, 2000-2006. Church Leadership: Member of Synod Constitution Committee; Convener of the Synod Advocacy Team; ELCA World Hunger Advocate; Synod AMMPARO liaison; secretary of Middle Creek Conference 2017-2020. Community Leadership: Member of Richfield Interfaith Council.

Erwin C. Roux – Zion, Turbotville. Current Employment: Pastor, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Turbotville, PA. Past Employment: Pastor, Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran church, Whiteford, MD, 1988-1991; Pastor, St. John’s 447

Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mifflinville, PA and Hidlay Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, PA, 1991-2005. Church Leadership: North Branch Conference Secretary, 2 terms; Buffalo Valley Conference Secretary, 2 terms; Buffalo Valley Conference Dean, 2 terms; Synod Council, 2 terms; Churchwide Rostered Voting Member, 2005-2007; Synod Nominating Committee; USS World Hunger Task Force; Bishop’s Committee on Weekly Eucharist; Bishop’s Reconciliation Team; Camp Mount Luther Chaplain, 23 years; Vice Pastor, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Nescopeck; Interim Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, Berwick; Synod Assembly Sacristan, 6 years. Community Leadership: P.R.A.Y. Program Counselor for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; Warrior Run High School Baccalaureate Director; Instructor/Director of Parish House Dance, teaching Ballroom Dance to benefit the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, 1991- 2011.

Gary Schaeffer – Milton Lutheran Parish, Milton. Current Employment: Pastor, Milton Lutheran Parish. Past Employment: Interim Pastor, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Shamokin Dam, PA; Executive Director, Koinonia Camp and Conference Center, Highland Lake, NY; Director of Children, Youth, Family Ministries, St. James Lutheran Church, Limerick, PA. Church Leadership: Pastor of the Milton Lutheran Parish, I walk alongside the people of the Milton Lutheran Parish empowering us to accomplish God’s mission in the world. Community Leadership: Member of the Milton Area Rotary; member of the Milton Area Ministerium; provide Community Meals; support partner organizations, ministries and agencies.

Shelby Wyland – St. Luke, Williamsport. Current Employment: Currently on leave from call. Past Employment: UPMC - North Central PA Region - staff chaplain; Wegman’s - baker/cake decorator; Geisinger Medical Center - Chaplain resident. Church Leadership: Upper Susquehanna Synod Council Member from 2016-present; Executive Council, 2017-2018; 2019- 2020; Campus Ministry Sub Committee, 2018; 448

Synod Assembly Planning Committee, 2020 & 2021; Mission Implementation Team, 2020-present. Global Mission Event Local Organizing Committee, Columbus Ohio, 2007. St. Luke Lutheran, Williamsport, Personnel Committee 2014-present, 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering Group Leader, High School Youth Sunday School Leader 2017-2019, Middle School Youth Leader, 2014-2015, Fellowship Committee, 2017-present. Community Leadership: Scouts USA- Troop 38 committee member 2013- 2017; Troop 12 (Lafayette Hill PA), 2011-2013, Troop 311 and Pack 20 Cubmaster/Asst. Cubmaster/Den Leader) (Springfield Ohio), 2005- 2011; Williamsport Area Track Boosters, 2015- 2019, Executive Committee, 2016-2019.

Terry Brown – St. John, Potts Grove. Current Employment: Retired from Merck and Co, Inc. I instruct part-time for Harrisburg Area Community College. Past Employment: Merck and Co., 28 years; E. H. Kleckner Inc., 9 years. Church Leadership: Currently serving as Council President; serving as the synod representative to LAMPa. Community Leadership: Previously served as the Fire Chief of the Potts Grove Fire Company, also held most positions of the Fire Company.

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Diane Bubb – Trinity, Hughesville. Current Employment: Workforce Outreach Coordinator, Keystone College and Adjunct Facility. Past Employment: Penn College, Consultant; Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Training Coordinator; STEP Inc., Business Development. Church Leadership: Authorized Lay Worship Leader. Community Leadership: Board of Directors, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau.

Christine Wilhelm – Evangelical, Reedsville. Current Employment: 6th and 7th grade Math Teacher, Mifflin County Middle School, 2011-present. Past Employment: Indian Valley Middle School, 7th grade Math Teacher, 2004-2011; Juniata County School District, 1984-2004. Church Leadership: I have been the organist at Evangelical Lutheran Church since 1978; served as choir director from 1992-2004; member of the handbell choir for over 20 years; youth group advisor and served on Church Council. In addition, I have played organ at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Alfarata, Burnham Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church, State College, and since 2013, I have also been playing at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Yeagertown. Community Leadership: Choral accompanist for school choir since 2011 (Mifflin County Middle School); H.E.L.P. tutoring program teacher; participated for many years in the community Christmas musical production.