Martha Brunell Statement on Ministry

Martha Brunell Biography

pastoral search committee

• Cresson Slotten - Chairperson
• Harriette Ehnis – Vice Chairperson
• Cathy Jaskiewicz – Secretary (Summer)
• Lynelle Morgan – Secretary (Fall)
• Tom Ziesemer - Chaplain
• Roy Muir – Public Relations
• George Pritchitt – Public Relations

WHAT PROGRESS ARE WE MAKING IN THE SEARCH FOR A NEW PASTOR ?

Step 1 We have appointed a Search Committee.
Step 2 The congregation took part in:
          ~ Leadership Expectation Exercise
          ~ Congregational Surveys
          ~ Open Forums to review the profile
Step 3 The Search Committee has considered all potential candidates.
Step 4 The Search Committee has selected possible candidates.
Step 5 The Search Committee has interviewed the candidates.
Step 6 One candidate has been recommended.
Step 7 We have voted and approved the recommended candidate.
Step 8 We will join in worship to install our new pastor - October 10th at 2:00 pm.

Search Committee Prayer

Almighty, God, we give you thanks for all the blessings of this life and especially for our lives and witness in this church, Bethlehem United Church of Christ. Look with favor and guide the members of the Search Committee to discern by the power of the Holy Spirit your will for this place. Guide our search for a new pastor who will be our shepherd, teacher, and friend in proclaiming of the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ through Word and Sacraments. Open our hearts to this process that we may always remember that Your will be done in all things. All this we ask through the same Jesus Christ, who lives, and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit now and forever, Amen.