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Staff of First Lutheran Church in Astoria, Oregon
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Pastor - Ron McCallum
We welcome Pastor Ron McCallum to
FIRST. He's had an interesting and varied background -- serving
in Senegal, Africa; Alaska, Cornelius, OR; with the Navajos, etc.
He invites you all to come visit with him.
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Minister of Evangelism and Adults/Seniors -
Marian Soderberg
Marian
Soderbergy graduated from PLU with a degree in education. Later she
earned a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University
of Oregon. She held teaching and counseling positions in Beaverton,
Astoria and Warrenton, Oregon. She also worked as a caseworker and
adoption specialist for the State of Oregon.
At
First Lutheran Church Marian welcomes new members and assists them in
networking and finding places of service in the congregation. Be sure
to visit our welcome page. Phone contact:
(503) - 325-6252
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Music Director - Laurie Drage
As
Music Director of First Lutheran Church, Laurie Drage oversees the
congregational music, adult choir, bell choir and general music
acitivities of the church. Laurie's musical expertise is well known
throughout the Pacific Coast area, she is an accomplished musician in
addition to her service at First Lutheran Church. Laurie Drage earned a
Bachelor of Music degree in Performing from Pacific Lutheran University
and a Masters of Music from Western Washington University, Bellingham,
Washington. Originally from Tacoma, Washington, she moved to
Warrenton in 1981 and has been involved in the music at First Lutheran
since 1982 as organist, choir director and pianist. For more
information about our Music Ministry, visit our music
page. Phone contact: (503) - 325-6252 or email Laurie at dragesl@gmail.com
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Youth Ministers - Keith and Genny Butenshon
Keith
and Genny Butenshon serve as Youth Ministers at First Lutheran Church.
The Youth Ministry program of First Lutheran Church in Astoria provides
and supports resources, information, networking, and programs for
youth, young adults, and their families. Phone contact: (503) - 325-6252
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Minister of Education & Young Adults -
Michelle Thornburg
Michelle's roles and responsibilities are
to encourage growth in all members of the congregation, especially in
young families and those with young children. Phone contact: (503) -
325-6252
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Immanuel Preschool Teacher - Kara Takalo
Kara
Takalo is the preschool teacher at Immanuel Community Preschool, a
cooperative Christian Preschool, located in Knappa, Oregon, that offers
classes for three and four-year olds from September through May.
Four-year-olds attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 until
11:00 or 11:30 until 2:00pm. Cost is $75/month.
Three-year-old classes are on Tuesday
and Thursday from 8:30 until 11:00. Cost is $50/month. Children
attending the preschool experience Bible stories and songs, academic
skills, art, science, food preparation, role playing and drama, field
trips, music,
singing, dancing and more. Please contact First Lutheran Church at
503-325-6252 for further information or visit our preschool web page.
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Administrative Assistant - Arlene Landwehr
Arlene
Landwehr is the Administrative Assistant for First Lutheran Church.
Arlene may be contacted at the church office by phone at (503)
325-6252. Additionally she can be contacted via email at: flcastor-al@pacifier.com .
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Parish Nurses - Jo Black & Laurie Choate
Jo
Black and Laurie Choate (pictured here) are currently serving as the
Parish Nurses at First Lutheran Church. The Health Ministry with a
Parish Nurse and other nurses form a health cabinet to provide monthly
blood pressure screening for everyone following both services. Phone
contact: (503) - 325-6252
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Church Sexton - River Stahley
A position os Sexton was started in August 2009. This positoin combines
the Staff Assistant and custodial services postions. Currently the
positoin is filled by River Stahley.
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Church Council
Congregational President - Brad Johnston
Financial Secretary - Dave Crawford
Youth Representative - Tyler Johnston
Council Members - Mike Soderberg, Ken Barnhart, Jeannette
Davis, Shannon Paulson, Marie Karns, Launee McKinley, Heidi Nissen, Joe
Talamantez, and Nancy Ledgerwood
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