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Meet our church staff
Our
pastor:
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The Rev. David Thompson joined our church staff in
August, 1996. He was raised in Alaska, California, and Washington.
Dave attended Montana State University in Bozeman receiving a degree
in Business Management in 1991. He and his wife, Vicki, were married in 1992.
Dave worked as the Director of Christian Education/Youth Director at the First Presbyterian Church in Casper,
Wyoming, prior to entering seminary at the University of Dubuque (Iowa)
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1993 and graduating with a Masters of
Divinity Degree in May, 1996.
Dave and Vicki have three children.
Sara was born in September, 1996, John in June, 1999, and Erin in October, 2005. Vicki works
part-time at the Jamestown Middle School as a sixth grade teacher. Dave enjoys
participating in sports, playing the guitar, working with youth, fishing, spending time
with his family, and reading. Dave’s e-mail address is
dthompson@daktel.com.
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Director of Children's and Youth Ministry:
Elizabeth
Sherfy joined our staff in April 2008 as Director of Children's and Youth
Ministry. Elizabeth and her family (husband Mark and three children:
Jacob, Braden, and Karla) moved to Jamestown in 2002. Elizabeth enjoys
traveling, camping, and spending time with kids. She has lots of energy
and enjoys planning things for the kids of our church and community.
Elizabeth directs of
annual vacation Bible school program in June and provides an array of activities
including retreats, youth trips, and community events.
Christian Education Director:
Doreen Larson
 I was born and raised in the Hebron, North
Dakota,
area. I attended school in a one room country school-house for the first 7
grades and continued my education and graduated from High School in Hebron. I
attended Interstate Business College in Fargo and that is where I met my
husband, Richard. We have been married for 41 years and live in the city of
Jamestown. My husband is a retired banker. We have 3 grown children and 4
grandchildren. I enjoy reading, music and plays, playing the piano, golfing
(sometimes!), cooking, Bible studies, and doing things with friends and
family.
I started working as Director of Christian
Education in April, 2002. I have been a member of this church since 1976 and
prior to that a member of the Presbyterian Church in Virginia, Minnesota. I
am an ordained Elder and Deacon and have served on various committees both in
our church and at the Presbytery level. I love serving the Lord and I
particularly enjoy working in Children’s Ministry!
Our church secretaries:
Sharon Watson
Sharon joined our church staff in December, 1995. Prior to
returning to North Dakota, Sharon has lived in Seattle, Washington, and the
Everglades, Florida. She has a son who resides in Texas. In addition
to her work with our church, Sharon is the manager of the Single Residence
Occupancy (SRO) home in Jamestown. Sharon has also provided home health
care.
Sharon brings a lot of joy to her work.
She has a great love for Jesus Christ which is very evident in the way she
relates to others.
 Diane Witzig
I was born and raised in Jamestown, ND. I
attended school in Jamestown and college at Minot, ND. I worked for 25 years as
an Executive Secretary at what is now called Goodrich. I have been married for
41 years to Duane. We live just outside city limits and raise cattle, horses,
goats and donkeys! We have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren. I teach a
water aerobics class at the YMCA five days a week, and serve on the Board of
Directors at the local Humane Society. I started volunteering at an
elementary school helping second and fourth graders with their reading and
math. I love people, music, movies, Bible studies, swimming, being kept busy
and having fun!
I started working as part-time church
secretary in October, 2005. I have been a member of this church since April,
1954. I am an ordained Elder and Deacon and have served on various committees
both in our church and at Presbytery level. I currently serve as a member on
the Presbytery Preparation on Ministry committee, Newsletter Editor of our state
Presbyterian Women (PW) organization, Clerk of Session, member of the Mission Team, Good News
Hand-bell Director, Chancel Choir member, Secretary/ Treasurer of PW, member of
Faith Circle, member of the Worship Committee, Stephen Minister and Leader,
Chairman of the Annual Dinner, was on
the Elevator Committee and I like to help out with various other activities
going on in the church. I particularly enjoy working with the Presbyterian
Women’s group and also the children’s hand-bell choir and helping with various
children’s group activities.
I love being able to serve the Lord. The
staff here is wonderful! My church has always been very important to me and I
am so thankful to be here in this capacity!
Choir Director and Organist:
David Morlock
David joined our staff in 1992 and serves as part-time
choir director and organist. He brings a variety of
experience to his position. As a graduate of Jamestown College, he is
proficient in both organ and piano. David sings at many weddings and
funerals in the Jamestown area and also teaches piano lessons.
Financial Secretary:
Tania Falk works part time as our financial
secretary. She joined our church staff in July 2008. Tania works
full time at Goodrich Corporation in Jamestown in their accounting department.
Tania is available to answer questions regarding donations, contribution
statements, pledges, and other financial related information. Tania is
married to Jason and they have two children, Thomas and Katelyn.
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