The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Pastor of St. Andrew's constitute the Executive Committee. Guided by St. Andrew's Vision and Mission statements, this committee reviews the direction and progress of the church, sets the Church Council agenda, and makes recommendations to the Council.

2008 St. Andrew's Executive Committee

 Ken Israel, President

Marty Kemp, Vice President

Ellen Rasmussen, Secretary

Mark Jensen, Treasurer

Chris Olkiewicz, Pastor

• Lynn Miller, Chair; Shelly Pearson, Sunday School Superintendent

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The Education Committee is responsible for planning and overseeing the education programs for St. Andrew’s including Adult Education, Sunday School, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School, and the Advent Workshop.

• John Kovar, Acting Chair

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Following an Adult Education discussion of God’s creation and our charge to be stewards of the planet, the ETF formed in 2007 to explore ways in which St. Andrew’s can contribute.

• Sarah Buck, Chair

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This committee was established in January 2005 to administer the disbursement of memorial gifts to St. Andrew’s that are not intended for budgeted expenses or for the rental properties.

• Jeff Pearson, Chair; Becky Kocourek, Director of Family & Youth Ministry
  

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This committee embodies our vision of outreach and compassion through numerous activities such as Faith Family Fun Nights, the annual Variety Show, Faith Chest Ministry, family resources, small group resources, 807 (High School group), Power Pack (4th-6th grade group), Junior High special events, summer fun, Puppet practices and performances, and Youth Service projects such as Pine Ridge in South Dakota.

• Charlotte Kemp, Chair

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The Fellowship Committee creates, coordinates, and assists with fellowship among visitors and members. Typical activities include serving a chili supper to our Carolers in December, hosting graduation and confirmation celebrations, as well as coordinating and serving the Rally Sunday dinner, the Picnic in the Park, and the Thanksgiving Pie Fest.

• Linda Seaverson and Lynn Koenig, Co-Chair

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The goal for the Outreach Committee is to strive to fulfill the St. Andrew’s vision statement. Our vision commits us to reach out with compassion to those in need, to be inviting to others, to break down barriers and to reach across lines of status and culture, increasing our visibility in the community.

• Bill Koenig, Chair

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This committee is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the facilities and property of the congregation. Plans for remodeling, repairing, painting, and cleaning are always on the agenda.

• Dave Krumm, Chair

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This team has the responsibility for oversight of all rental property matters and represents a broad range of fiscal, remodel/repair, and client relation skills. 

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• Jon-Scott Johnson, Chair
  

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The Social Concerns Committee studies and reports to the congregation information and recommends needed action on social problems at the local, state, national, and international levels. In addition to supporting local programs such as Good Neighbor, the Emergency Residence Project, and ACCESS, this past year’s Lenten Offering was given to our Tanzanian Ministry team to support our companion parish in Hedaru. Our Angel Tree Ministry annually gives numerous gifts, toys and supplies to children living at Beloit.

• Sarah Buck, Chair

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This committee has the responsibility of monitoring, coordinating, and communicating the financial status and needs of the congregation as well as local and national benevolence agencies. Its primary mission is to develop and call out from all members their talents to carry out the vision of compassion and outreach in all ministries of St. Andrew’s.

• Sheri Krumm, Acting Chair

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The purpose of the TMT is to coordinate our efforts to build a companionship with Hedaru Lutheran Parish in Tanzania. Multiple visits since January 2006 by several St. Andrew’s members has built a trusting relationship with our companion parish and has resulted in a firm commitment to continue providing our concrete support in a multitude of ways.

The TMT has built a separate website with information about what we're doing.  Visit Tanzania Partners !

• Sharon Anderson, Chair
  

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Primary responsibilities for the Worship and Arts Committee include scheduling persons to assist with the many aspects of the worship service such as hanging appropriate banners for church seasons, decorating with floral arrangements, purchasing communion supplies, and providing instruction for communion preparers and servers, ushers, and other worship helpers.