David Klemm - Pastor
(in unofficial settings, friends call me Dave)
Phone Number: 715-432-9585
Birthday: June 21
College: Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI
Major: History/Political Science
Grad School: Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Family: Wife, Cherie. Children, Jessica, Joshua, and Jenna.
My Favorites. . .
Soda: Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi
Junk Food: Chili Cheese Fritos mixed with Peanut M & M’s
Good-for-you-food: Yogurt
Free Time Activity: Veggin’ with the family
Movies: Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan, Steele Magnolias (just kidding)
Songs/Artist/Group: DC Talk, Crystal Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., Men of Grace, and most all Classic Rock
Hobbies/Interests: Bowling, Golf
Books: The Book, “Confessions of a Pastor” by Craig Groeshel
Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny and Foghorn Leghorn
Vacation Spot: Door County, Wisconsin
Person I admire most . . . My Parents
Scripture Passage: Philippians 4:13 – “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”
Josh Kittleman - Youth and Family Minister
Birthday: February 2
College: Concordia University, Ann Arbor, MI
Major: Family Life
Grad School: Concordia University, Nebraska
Family: Wife, Sarah. Son, Ethan
My Favorites. . .
Soda: Sunkist Solar Fusion
Junk Food: Candy! Especially – Jelly Beans
Good-for-you-food: Green Beans and Corn on the Cob
Free Time Activity: Surfing the Internet, going to parks
Movies: Gladiator
Songs/Artist/Group: Switchfoot, Rich Mullins, Collective Soul, and Brandon Flowers
Hobbies/Interests: Being LOUD! Exploring new U.S. States
Books: “Building Faith at Home” by Mark Holmen, “The Family Friendly Church” by Ben Freudenberg
Cartoon Character: Optimus Prime (transformers)
Vacation Spot: Anywhere my family is
Person I admire most . . . My Parents
Scripture Passage: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jared Weiss – Principal and 6th Grade Teacher
Birthday: August 7
College: Concordia University, Nebraska
Major: Education
Grad School: Wayne State University, Michigan
Family: Wife, Marlyn. Children, Ted (Becca) Weiss, Brandi Weiss
My Favorites. . .
Soda: Diet Pepsi
Junk Food: Pizza
Good-for-you-food: Steak, Chicken Swarma Salad
Free Time Activity: Reading, Television, Sporting Events
Songs/Artist/Group: Classic Rock, Christian Rock
Hobbies: Sports
Books: Action and Mysteries – Ludlum, Grisham, Clancy
Cartoon Character: The Incredibles
Vacation Spot: Petoskey and St. Ignace
Person I admire most . . . My Father
Scripture Passage: Ephesians 2:8 – “By grace are you saved by faith, it is a gift from God.”
Kris R. Klein - Comptroller
Birthday: May 26
College: Western Michigan University
Major: Accounting
Grad School: Walsh College of Business
Family: Wife, Pat. Adult Children Cori, Curtis. Grandchildren, Mary.
My Favorites. . .
Junk Food: Desserts
Free Time Activity: Watching Michigan based sports
Songs/Artist/Group: Michael W. Smith
Books: Bible
Vacation Spot: Cancun, Mexico and Las Vegas, Nevada
Scripture Passage: Romans 8:31-39 – “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:
"For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Laurie Brown - Ministry Secretary
Birthday: November 22
College: Detroit College of Business
Major: Business
Family: Husband, Tom. Children, Kristin, Kimberlyn.
My Favorites. . .
Soda: Diet Mountain Dew
Junk Food: Fun Dip, Nerds
Good-for-you-food: Fruit of any kind
Free Time Activity: walking, trampoline jumping
Movies: most any comedy, drama, kids
Songs/Artist/Group: Third Day, Tenth Ave North, 80’s Pop hits, Country
Hobbies: walking, outdoor adventures, piano
Books: most any murder/mystery
Cartoon Character: Fred Flintstone
Vacation Spot: San Diego, CA or Williamsburg, VA
Person I admire most . . . My Grandma
Scripture Passage: Philippians 4:13 – “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”
Michelle Upleger – Ministry Secretary
Birthday: August 25
Family: Husband, Terry.
My Favorites. . .
Junk Food: Chips, Chocolate Ice Cream, Mounds Bar
Good-for-you-food: Pork Tenderloin, BBQ Chicken
Free Time Activity: Motorcycle riding, bird watching, gardening
Movies: It’s a Wonderful Life, Steele Magnolias, Christmas Story
Songs/Artist/Group: Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Kutless
Books/Authors: Frank Paretti, Max Lucado
Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny
Vacation Spot: Rogers City, MI
Person I admire most . . . My Mother
Scripture Passage: Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works
his for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to
purpose.”
Carol Blanchard - Receptionist
Birthday: July 5
Family: Husband, John. Children: John, Joe (Alison), Danielle and proud grandma to Ella!
My Favorites. . .
Favorite Drink: Tim Horton’s Mocha Iced Cappuccino
Free Time Activity: Reading Christian Books, Work-out at Curves
Movies: Dragon Fly, Remember the Titans
Songs/Artist/Group: Downhere
Hobbies: Bible Study - LifeLight
Books: All Francine Rivers books
Vacation Spot: Kauai, Hawaii
Person I admire most . . . My Mom
Scripture Passage: Revelation 2:10b – “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.”