Church Leadership
Church Council
Church council is divided into 5 deacons and 5 trustees, these are the church leaders that oversee the daily activities of the church and set the course for the future of the church.
Church Council meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month @ 8:00 pm
Board of Deacons
- Rod Smith
- Brenda Krieger
- Randy Haselen
- Marian Thorston
- Janet Groffs
Board of Trustees
- Lynn Anderson
- Nick Anderson
- Brian Meier
- Dave Milbrath
- Brian Runck
Committees & Their Roles
Board of
Education
The board of education works to promote all avenues of education in our congregation. This includes Sunday school, adult education, and youth programs.
- Brenda (Mrs.Nick) Anderson
- Kari Smith
- John Holles
- Linda Meier
Board of
Stewardship
The board of stewardship works to develop and grow our congregation’s stewardship and outreach efforts. Stewardship is the proper usage of all that God has given us, time, talents, and finances.
- Darlene Trapp
- Mae Wenner
- Kayla Moe
- Shelly Ahlness
- Sandy Homl
- Michelle Anderson
Board of Worship Planning
All worship planning is handled by this group. This includes music selection, special services throughout the year, and the choir.
- Jodi Dalsgaard
- Peggy Martius
- Jen Eberhard
- Marian Thorston
- Linda Meier
- Charlotte Lindeman
- Becky Peters
Nominating Committee
All worship planning is handled by this group. This includes music selection, special services throughout the year, and the choir.
- Ben Luense
- Curt Fredricksen
- Denise Hauger
Mission Endowment
Fund’s mission work above and beyond programs supported by regular offerings.
- Pastor Wasberg
- Curt Fredin
- Charles Tews
- Gilbert Anderson
- Lynn Hansen
- Paul Arnold
Treasurer
Gilbert Anderson is the custodian of funds and disburses funds following the congregation’s wishes.
Financial Secretary
Lynn Hansen & Nancy Anderson keep the records of congregational giving and other contributions.
Flower Committee
Ensure proper floral arrangements for all services held within the church.
- Lorie Frederiksen
- Sandy Hesse
- Carlotta Lindeman
- Becky Peters
- Kay Pingeon
- Sandy Runck
- Crystal Augustin
- Marian Thorston
- Kristi Yokiel
Altar Committee
Responsible for placing decorations for worship services, cleaning, and keeping up the altar and communion ware.
- Arliss Petersen
- Darlene Trapp
- Lisa Arnoldi
- Mae Wenner
- Clare Nelson
Ushers
Greet all people as they enter and exit the building during any events. Assists in any need a member or visitor has while in the building.
Head Ushers:
- Andrew Hauger
- Josh Anderson
St. Johns
NH Delegates
- Darvin Voge (board member – 3 yr. term)
- Marian Thorson
- Darlene Trapp
- Sandy Runck
- Paul Tews
Additional Volunteer: Angie Ames
St. Johns
SAFE Board
- Jan Anderson,
- Marian Thorston (congregational representative.)
Mission & Outreach
We are a church that comes together to worship, but we don’t stay here! We are on the move in our community and in our lives carrying out the Great Commission. These are some of the ways that we live out our calling, either through financial support, volunteering, or both:
- Souper Bowl of Caring
- St. John’s Home
- Rally Day in the Park
- Riverside Days Parade
- Riverside Days Community Worship
- Thanksgiving Community Worship
- SAFE Food Voucher program
- Quilter’s
- The Banquet
- VBS
- Help Your Neighbor Sunday
- Springfield Area Food Shelf
- Luther House of Study\St. Paul’s Seminary
- World Hunger
- Mission Mexico
- India Missions
- SON – Spiritual Orphans Network
- Trunk or Treat
- Springfield School Teachers
- Ronald McDonald House
- Operation Christmas Joy
