First meeting of East Region Mission and Ministry Council

WATERLOO, Ont. – On March 29, 2019, the East RMMC met for the first time, hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo. The opening devotion was led by Redeemer’s pastor, Rev. Joel Kuhl, with Regional Pastor Marvin Bublitz preaching. A delicious pork and sauerkraut lunch was provided by Rev. Don Schieman.

Rev. Don Schieman was appointed as RMMC Chairman, and Rev. Kevin Walrath was appointed as Secretary. The council reviewed the Scope of Duties and the bylaws that pertain to the RMMC, and discussed the prioritizing of subsidy requests. Stephen Klink was appointed to create and maintain a database of resources to be available when a congregation has a question in an area where someone has experience.

• The following sub-groups were created to accomplish the various tasks the RMMC will endeavor to carry out:
  Congregational Services: James Krestick, Rev. Kurt Lantz, Rev. Kevin Walrath, Jane Jacob, Rev. Brian Dunlop
  Social Ministry: Ron Groskleg, Rev. John Trembulak, Steve Otterman
  Communications & Technology: Rev. David Smilek, Stephen Klinck, Dan Putzman
  Convocation: Rev. Richard Orlowski, Stephen Klinck, Jane Jacob, Gerrald Klages
  Assistance Review Committee: Rev. Kirk Radford, David Chant, Paul Otterman
  Budgeting: Rev. Don Schieman, David Chant, Rev. Matthew Habermas

The next meeting is scheduled for September 2019.

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