Organizations and Activities
Our Council and its Officers
The congregation council at Rehoboth has general oversight of all of activities here at our church. They discuss and guide the overall worship life here at Rehoboth and insure that everything is done according to God's Word and to the beliefs and practices of the ELCA. The voting membership of the congregation council consists of our pastor, officers, and not more than eight additional elected members of the congregation (for a maximum total of twelve council members).
The council consists of the following members:
Here are the council liaisons for our committees, boards, and organizations:
Our Committees
Our committees provide opportunities for everyone to use their talents to build our congregation in mutual support and fellowship as well as to spread Christ's love into our community.
Rangers Committee
Chair: Janet George, Amy Miller
The Rangers Committee is charged with reaching out to people in our community and with working to make our church a community presence that is available and accessible to all.
Fellowship Committee
Chair: Lessie DuPont and Rich Kammer
The Fellowship Committee plans, organizes and implements fellowship activities in the congregation. It manages the kitchen and ensures that it is properly supplied. Its activities target both small and large groups. This includes planning the after-service coffee hour gatherings and appropriate seasonal fellowship activities.
Women of the ELCA and Mission Committee
Chair: Carol Rombach
All women of Rehoboth are invited at any time to join this organization The women here at Rehoboth are very busy doing fundraisers for the needy, gathering food for the hungry, making quilts and other relief supplies for Lutheran World Relief, cooking funeral dinners for family members, making college boxes for our college students, attending Synodi Events, praying for others - just to name a few activities.
Worship and Music Committee
Chair: Pastor Susan Irons
The Worship and Music Committee oversees many aspects of our liturgical worship service including altar guild, ushers, acolytes, greeters, liturgical assistants, singing and bell choirs, weddings, flowers, and even our own Rejoicing Rascals who typically perform a biblical-based musical each year.
Would you be involved in our music? If so, please contact Heather Goncz.
Sunday School, Mission, and Youth Committee
Chair: Megan Stang and Leslie DuPont
This committee ensures that ongoing Christian Education is offered to all and helps in providing material aid to the community. The Youth team plans fellowship and learning opportunities for Jr/Sr High age members.
Property Committee
Chair: Chip DuPont
The Property Committee is responsible for evaluating, scheduling, and performing maintenance on the land, building, and property of the congregation. They schedule and promote work days and oversee the quality of all work done.
If you have a property concern, please send an email to: Rehoboth.lutheran.office@gmail.com
Financial Committee
Chair: Emily Kohler
The Financial committee oversees all aspects of the church’s financial life, including the periodic
audit of the church’s books, preparation of relevant reports, investment of church’s funds, and budgeting.
Cemetery Association
Chair: Barb Hyde
The Cemetery Association oversees the operation of our cemetery. It is responsible for all the management decisions, lot sales, the general upkeep and lawn maintenance, coordination with families and funeral homes to ensure services go smoothly.
Bright Beginnings Preschool Board
Chair: Beth Berenbrock
The Bright Beginnings Preschool Board oversees all of the activities associated with our preschool.
55+ Committee
Chair: Open
The 55+ Committee provides fellowship and service opportunities for people in our congregation and community who are 55 or older.
Communications and Community Committee
Chair: Royce Wilhelm
The Communications and Community Committee is responsible for the maintenance of our online outreach - website, Facebook, and other social media. This committee is also our liaison with the community Boy, Cub, and Girl Scout troops that meet in our fellowship all.
The congregation council at Rehoboth has general oversight of all of activities here at our church. They discuss and guide the overall worship life here at Rehoboth and insure that everything is done according to God's Word and to the beliefs and practices of the ELCA. The voting membership of the congregation council consists of our pastor, officers, and not more than eight additional elected members of the congregation (for a maximum total of twelve council members).
The council consists of the following members:
- Pastor Susan Irons
- Pastor Michael Sourwine
- Pastor Jocelyn Johnson
- Royce Wilhelm (President)
- Heather Goncz (Vice President)
- Carol Radish (Secretary)
- Emily Kohler (Treasurer)
- Debbie Belfiore
- Rob Hicks
- Barb Hyde
- Laura Probst
Here are the council liaisons for our committees, boards, and organizations:
- Rangers (Evangelism) Committee – Pastor Susan Irons
- Communications and Community Services Committee - Royce Wilhelm
- Fellowship Committee – Lesie Dupont
- WELCA and Mission Committee - Laura Probst
- Sunday School and Youth –
- Financial Committee – Rob Hicks
- Property Committee –
- Bright Beginnings Preschool Board – Carol Radish
- Worship and Music Committee – Heather Goncz
- Cemetery Association – Barb Hyde
- Scouts – Royce Wilhelm
- 55+ Social Club –
Our Committees
Our committees provide opportunities for everyone to use their talents to build our congregation in mutual support and fellowship as well as to spread Christ's love into our community.
Rangers Committee
Chair: Janet George, Amy Miller
The Rangers Committee is charged with reaching out to people in our community and with working to make our church a community presence that is available and accessible to all.
Fellowship Committee
Chair: Lessie DuPont and Rich Kammer
The Fellowship Committee plans, organizes and implements fellowship activities in the congregation. It manages the kitchen and ensures that it is properly supplied. Its activities target both small and large groups. This includes planning the after-service coffee hour gatherings and appropriate seasonal fellowship activities.
Women of the ELCA and Mission Committee
Chair: Carol Rombach
All women of Rehoboth are invited at any time to join this organization The women here at Rehoboth are very busy doing fundraisers for the needy, gathering food for the hungry, making quilts and other relief supplies for Lutheran World Relief, cooking funeral dinners for family members, making college boxes for our college students, attending Synodi Events, praying for others - just to name a few activities.
Worship and Music Committee
Chair: Pastor Susan Irons
The Worship and Music Committee oversees many aspects of our liturgical worship service including altar guild, ushers, acolytes, greeters, liturgical assistants, singing and bell choirs, weddings, flowers, and even our own Rejoicing Rascals who typically perform a biblical-based musical each year.
Would you be involved in our music? If so, please contact Heather Goncz.
- Senior Choir - adults
- Junior Choir - big kids
- Cherub Choir - little kids
- Senior Hand bell Choir - Adults
- Junior Bells - big kids
- Cherub Bells - little kids
Sunday School, Mission, and Youth Committee
Chair: Megan Stang and Leslie DuPont
This committee ensures that ongoing Christian Education is offered to all and helps in providing material aid to the community. The Youth team plans fellowship and learning opportunities for Jr/Sr High age members.
Property Committee
Chair: Chip DuPont
The Property Committee is responsible for evaluating, scheduling, and performing maintenance on the land, building, and property of the congregation. They schedule and promote work days and oversee the quality of all work done.
If you have a property concern, please send an email to: Rehoboth.lutheran.office@gmail.com
Financial Committee
Chair: Emily Kohler
The Financial committee oversees all aspects of the church’s financial life, including the periodic
audit of the church’s books, preparation of relevant reports, investment of church’s funds, and budgeting.
Cemetery Association
Chair: Barb Hyde
The Cemetery Association oversees the operation of our cemetery. It is responsible for all the management decisions, lot sales, the general upkeep and lawn maintenance, coordination with families and funeral homes to ensure services go smoothly.
Bright Beginnings Preschool Board
Chair: Beth Berenbrock
The Bright Beginnings Preschool Board oversees all of the activities associated with our preschool.
55+ Committee
Chair: Open
The 55+ Committee provides fellowship and service opportunities for people in our congregation and community who are 55 or older.
Communications and Community Committee
Chair: Royce Wilhelm
The Communications and Community Committee is responsible for the maintenance of our online outreach - website, Facebook, and other social media. This committee is also our liaison with the community Boy, Cub, and Girl Scout troops that meet in our fellowship all.