Building and Grounds – The Building and Grounds committee is responsible for the stewardship of all the physical properties (interior and exterior) of FPC as well as setting the guidelines for use of the church and its facilities.
Chair: Don Zais - Session Liaison: Helen Lohrenz
E-Mail: dzais@frontier.com
Meeting time: Third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Members: Jim Aue, Helen Lohrenz, Mary Miech, Carolyn Opitz,
Kitty Scidmore, Ken Wichlacz, and Ruth Voss
Christian Education Committee works together to coordinate the educational ministry of the church. Coordination of events ranging from the wee little ones of the nursery all the way to the sage adults in adult forum is the focus of this group. Sunday School (grades K-8), Confirmation (grades 9-10), Adult Forum, TNT (mid-high youth group), the high school youth group, children's music, and vacation bible school are some of the many programs that this committee overseas.
Chair: Nadene Lautenschlager
E-mail:nabrlaut@hotmail.com
Meeting time: Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Members: Delores Aue, Patty Brink, Therese Brooks, Irene Johnson, Carmen Lawler, Mary Jo Siebenaler, Janet Singer, Cathy Sutterer
Deacons – The Deacons of First Presbyterian Church, with the support of our pastor and two parish nurses, seek to provide pastoral care to the members and friends of FPC. In addition, the Deacons host the coffee time and coordinate the Usher/Greeter ministry on Sunday mornings. Each year, on the Sunday before Lent begins, the Deacons host the all church celebration known as Everybody’s Birthday Party. In the past years they have also coordinated a special Silent Auction with Everybody’s Birthday Party. Funds raised in the Silent Auction have supported additional mission projects of the church as well as provided for some new items to assist in the church’s everyday ministry. The Deacons are one of two elected boards of the church. The commitment is to a one, two or three-year term. There are currently 17 Deacons. The Deacons meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Moderator: Tracey Olson
E-Mail: olson@gmail.com
Vice Moderator: Mary Mabeus
Meeting time: First Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Deacon Class of 2012 – Jim & Dolores Aue, Clay Bernick, Terry Bernick, Adele Heller, Ron Rank, and Janet Singer-secretary
Deacon Class of 2013 – Janet Crossley, Mary Mabus, Tracy Olson, Kathy Phillips, Mary Jo Siebehaler
Deacon Class of 2014: Beth Albee, Jan Clouse, Betty Pratt, Beth Walsh, Kerri Wichlacz, John Wing
Green Team Committee - This team of volunteers works to keep the congregation and committees of the church informed about earth friendly, eco-justice concerns. The committee's mission is to serve the congregation, in such ways that Care for Creation becomes part of the ethos of the life of First Presbyterian, and through modeling, extends to our family and community friends. Members plan Adult Forums, Children's Discovery Times, and bulletin and newsletter green tips to advocate for sustainable practices we might all consider. The FPC Green Team worked cooperatively with other agencies in town to develop the Growing Together Community Gardens, on church property generously leased by FPC. Additional members are welcomed to join us at any time.
Chair: Barb Gillespie
email: barb.gaccount@frontier.com
Meeting time: 6:30 pm, third Monday of the month
Members: Darlene Berry, Sarah Hanson, Sue Nelson, Kristi Brandner
Membership Committee - The Membership Committee welcomes visitors to our church and oversees fellowship opportunities for the congregation. Some of their many duties include: care of Friendship Pads in sanctuary, taking mugs to visitors, assigning Befrienders to new members, planning the Pumpkinfest, organizing the Friday Fish Fellowship and the Dinners for Eight.
Chair: Gerri Toyama
E-Mail: gtoyama@charter.net
Meeting time: Usually the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Members: Theresa Brooks, Alice Guttman, Nancy Johnson, Gayle Strand, Irene Burrer, Margey Fornefelt, Nancy Kibbel
Outreach Committee - Committee members help plan and participate in local mission activities such as Crop Walk, Mission visits, Mission Dinners, Samaritan House Dinners, Peace Conferences, Food Drives to support SOS, and allocation of general budget mission dollars to needs at a local level and beyond. We also provide education to the congregation about Outreach activities.
Chairperson: Karen Mitchell Dot Shields is Session Liaison
E-mail: Karen.Hondurasnp@gmail.com
Meeting time: The second Tuesday of each month @ 6:00 PM
Members: Bruce Brink, Karen Mitchell, Mary Miech, Deb Murrell, Carmen Ramirez, Lyn Zais, and Norma Zittleman
Parish Nurse Ministry
• Professional nurse who promotes the health of a faith community by working with the pastor, other parish nurses and staff to integrate the theological, psychological, sociological and physiological perspectives of health and healing into the word, sacrament and service of the congregation.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Wisconsin. Preferred to be an active member of a Presbyterian church. Willing to make a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the ministry.
• Dedicated to the spiritual growth of self and others, able to integrate own personal spiritual life of worship, bible study and prayer into the position. A practitioner prepared to or willing to learn to assess the needs of the whole person-psychological, physical, sociological and spiritual.
• Completion of Parish Nurse education program for the position, administrative orientation and commitment of continuing education.
• Practice is consistent with the scope and standards of Parish Nursing Practice (ANA-2004)
Marge Huntwork
Carolyn Opitz
Nominating Committee- This committee nominates potential officers for Deacons and Session. If you wish to recommend the name of a church member to serve with Deacons or Session contact:
Chairperson: Jim Aue
E-mail: or 389.9027
Personnel - During our meeting time all things dealing with the staff of FPC are discussed. We interview and hire for any open positions, conduct yearly reviews of staff members, offer support, evaluate and set wages with the help of session, and deal with any staff issues that may arise.
Chairperson: Mary Miech
E-mail: mary3@charter.net
Meeting time: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Members: Mike Eberl, Marilyn Graham, Nadene Lautenschlager, Andy Place
Session – The Session consists of 12 Elders, divided into class of four, serving three-year terms. The Session has full responsibility for the total life of the congregation: spiritual, financial, and physical facilities.
Meeting time: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Session Class of 2011 – Mike Eberl, Bruce Lautenschlager, Helen Lohrenz, and Cathy Sutterer
Session Class of 2012 – Marilyn Graham, Gayle Strand, and Don Zais Session Class of 2013 - Jim Aue, Patty Faber, Mary Miech, Carolyn Opitz
Clerk of Session – Don Zais
Treasure – Ellen Leick, Business Manager
Stewardship and Finance – Working with the business manager, Ellen Leick, the Stewardship & Finance Committee is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day finances of FPC’s ministry. In addition, the Stewardship Committee seeks to educate the congregation on our call to be faithful stewards of God’s ministry here at FPC year round and during the annual fall financial campaign. They also are charged with managing the building campaigns as we pay down the debt on our new church facility.
Chair: Bruce Lautenschlager
Email: bruce.l@nelsonjameson.com
Meeting time: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Members: Dawn Genett, Ellen Leick, Bill Toyama, John Wing
Worship Committee – The worship committee of First Presbyterian Church of Marshfield seeks to facilitate meaningful, prayerful, celebratory, and accessible worship to support the spiritual well-being of the congregation and the church mission’s in the larger community. We seek to use the gifts of all the members of the congregation in the worship life of the church. Responsibilities include helping to support pastoral, music ministry and volunteer staff with music (handbells, children’s and adult choirs, special music), sanctuary decorations, and other aspects related to the structure and content of the weekly worship service, as well as services for special occasions.
Chair: Patty Faber
Email: pkfmfld@gmail.com
Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Members: Mark Nelson, Kathy Phillips, Beth Walsh, Jill Schulz
Health Cabinet-
Chairman: Helen Lorenz - 486-9302 Members: Bobbie Jo Aue, Janet Crossley, Esther Dehn, Mindy Gribble, Marge Huntwork, Steve Kirkhorn, Mike Murrell, Carolyn Opitz