Meet our church staff

Meet our church staff

Our Interim Pastor

David Reiter
The Reverend David Reiter began as interim minister with the church in November, 2010. His permanent home is in Hastings, Minnesota, with his wife Brenda (a nurse practitioner in women’s health). David is originally from San Diego, and is graduate of: the University of California, San Diego (AB, 1972); Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div, 1977); and San Francisco Theological Seminary (D.Min, 1995). He has received interim pastor training (week I, 2002 and week II, 2011). He is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) (1977).
David has pastored congregations in the states of Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, and Washington (and now North Dakota); rural, urban, and suburban; and of sizes ranging from 100 to 1500 members.
He and Brenda are the parents of three adult children (Joseph, Martha, and Ben), and one grandchild (Maya). David is a diehard Minnesota Twins baseball fan, a regular backpacker, and has run a few marathons.
And…he loves being an interim pastor! You may reach him at: dreiter@daktel.com or 701-252-1748.

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 45 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!

Director of Children's and Youth Ministry
Elizabeth Sherfy
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.

Youth Leader Assistant

Sara Hegerle

church secretary/Clerk of Session

Diane Witzig
I was born and raised in Jamestown, ND. I attended school in Jamestown and college at Minot, ND. I worked for 26 years as an Executive Secretary at what is now called Goodrich. I have been married for 45 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, I don't serve on the Humane Society board anymore, but am currently serving on the JAGST (Jamestown Area Grief Support Team) Board. I volunteer for several various organizations. I love people, music, movies, Bible studies, swimming, being kept busy and having fun!
I started working as part-time church secretary in October, 2004. 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 am the Clerk of Session, member of the Mission Team, Good News Handbell Director, Chancel Choir member, member President of Faith Circle, member of the worship Committee, Membership Committee, I'm a commissioned Stephen Minister and Leader, was on the Elevator Committee and currently serve on the Liaison Transition Team during our interim period. I like to help out with various other activities going on in the church. I particularly enjoy working with children's music and all music activities in the church.
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!

church secretary

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.

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.

Custodian

Sylvia Pringle

Our Interim Pastor David Reiter The Reverend David Reiter began as interim minister with the church in November, 2010. His permanent home is in Hastings, Minnesota, with his wife Brenda (a nurse practitioner in women’s health). David is originally from San Diego, and is graduate of: the University of California, San Diego (AB, 1972); Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div, 1977); and San Francisco Theological Seminary (D.Min, 1995). He has received interim pastor training (week I, 2002 and week II, 2011). He is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) (1977). David has pastored congregations in the states of Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, and Washington (and now North Dakota); rural, urban, and suburban; and of sizes ranging from 100 to 1500 members. He and Brenda are the parents of three adult children (Joseph, Martha, and Ben), and one grandchild (Maya). David is a diehard Minnesota Twins baseball fan, a regular backpacker, and has run a few marathons. And…he loves being an interim pastor! You may reach him at: dreiter@daktel.com or 701-252-1748.
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 45 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!
Director of Children's and Youth Ministry Elizabeth Sherfy 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.
Youth Leader Assistant Sara Hegerle
church secretary/Clerk of Session Diane Witzig I was born and raised in Jamestown, ND. I attended school in Jamestown and college at Minot, ND. I worked for 26 years as an Executive Secretary at what is now called Goodrich. I have been married for 45 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, I don't serve on the Humane Society board anymore, but am currently serving on the JAGST (Jamestown Area Grief Support Team) Board. I volunteer for several various organizations. I love people, music, movies, Bible studies, swimming, being kept busy and having fun! I started working as part-time church secretary in October, 2004. 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 am the Clerk of Session, member of the Mission Team, Good News Handbell Director, Chancel Choir member, member President of Faith Circle, member of the worship Committee, Membership Committee, I'm a commissioned Stephen Minister and Leader, was on the Elevator Committee and currently serve on the Liaison Transition Team during our interim period. I like to help out with various other activities going on in the church. I particularly enjoy working with children's music and all music activities in the church. 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!
church secretary 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.