Lori Smith

Lori does great work in our kids’ ministry at every age level! She volunteers in the nursery and Junior Church as well as raising a great student in our Fusion (high school & college) group. She is always willing to help in whatever way she can.

Lori volunteers in established roles, but also comes up with ideas for program improvements! And she’s happy to help turn those suggestions into actions!

Thank you, Lori Smith, for seeing opportunities and being willing to jump in!

Marilyn Smith

So far, I’ve used these Volunteer of the Month posts to honor our Kids’ Ministry volunteers, but in the summer it’s impossible to ignore the dedicated work of Marilyn Smith!

If you’ve ever stopped at Elim during a hot summer day, you’ve most likely seen Marilyn working on our wonderful garden areas. She works tirelessly and creates beautiful arrangements around Elim’s property.  These touches are just a taste of what makes Elim feel like a home with a family rather than just another building.

Thank you, Marilyn Smith, for working so hard to make our church beautiful inside and out!

Mary Bivens!

Mary helps with our Jr. Church, and has recently begun working with our younger Spark group.  Her desire to help in so many areas of service is just one of the bases for our appreciation.  She works with the worship teams, kids ministries, women’s ministries, and I’m sure others!

We also appreciate Mary for her warm and bright personality.  She brings joy and fun wherever she goes.

Mary loves Jesus and people and both are evident in every moment you’re around her.  Her love of quiet time with God makes you want to dive in with her, and her excitement to help people is contagious.

Thank you, Mary Bivens, for giving so cheerfully of your time and energy!

Victoria Fowler

Victoria is constantly impressing!  She approaches everything with joy and energy that’s contagious.

She’s always willing to help, even if she’s doing five other things at the same time.  She’s jumped into leadership roles and volunteer positions with dedication and passion.

Victoria’s joy in serving the Lord is constantly evident.  No matter what she’s doing, she’s committed to doing it well, and with a smile.

Thank you, Victoria Fowler, for your willingness to serve and the joy you bring to everything you do!

Dora Beth Christy!

Dora Beth Christy has worked with Elim’s children ministries about as long as she’s been attending the Church.  This is a big part of why she’s our Volunteer of the Month!

Dora Beth wasted no time jumping in with both feet, and she hasn’t slowed down since!  She brings fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for doing whatever it takes to enable kids to begin or grow in a relationship with God.

On top of her work with the kids, Dora Beth has also been great about pulling in other new volunteers.  Her heart for welcoming new families as best as possible has benefited our ministries in many ways!

Thank you, Dora Beth Christy, for being willing to dive in and devoting so much of your (and your family’s) time and dedication to your Elim family!

Natalie Hermann!

I’m kicking this off with a little bit of bias, because Natalie Hermann is also my mom.  However, that connection, if anything, only increases her involvement at Elim since I look to her so often!

Natalie has worked with and led children’s ministries and Sunday School classes for many years and always with a joy and zeal that encourages those around her.

Natalie’s love for God is obvious and bubbles over to everyone she comes in contact with.  She is tireless in her efforts to spread that love to the youth of all ages at Elim.

Thank you, Natalie Hermann, for all the time, energy, and love that you’ve dedicated to your Elim family!  We love you, too!