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REV. DR. JEFFREY D. WEENINK,
Pastor/Head of Staff. Jeffrey is responsible for oversight
of all aspects of the church’s ministry and mission. Jeffrey
graduated with a BA degree from Alma College, a Master of
Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School and a
Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological
Seminary. He served as Student Assistant Pastor at Trinity
Avenue Presbyterian Church in Durham, N.C.; Associate Pastor
at First Presbyterian Church in Danville, IL; and
Pastor/Head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church in Holt.
Jeffrey has served on committees at the Presbytery, Synod
and General Assembly levels as well as leading
work/study/mission/cultural exchange trips to the Yucatan
Peninsula of Mexico. He has also been a visiting Pastor to
the Livingstonia Synod in Malawi, Central Africa and Pyung
Buk Presbytery in South Korea.
Jeffrey brings enthusiasm, intelligence,
imagination, vision and hard work along with his abiding
love for the parish ministry as head of staff.
He and his wife, Jeanne, have three young
daughters, Jenneke, Justyne, and Jaime. Jeffrey began
ministry in Bay City in April 1998.
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HEATHER BAILEY ,
Christian Education Director. The development of our faith
through education and learning is a major emphasis in our
church. Heather has a B.S. degree from Charleston Southern
University and also holds a teacher certificate in Secondary
Education. Some of her responsibilities include oversight of
the church school, adult education, Bible studies and
teacher training. The depth and breadth of her ministry
unfolds with E.T.C., Vacation Church School, Advent
Workshop, Bible Sunday, Summer Camping and other events.
Heather is married to James and they have two children,
Nathaniel and Abigail. In response to a deepening desire for
spiritual and theological growth, she recently completed her
work on her Christian Education Certificate through the
Presbyterian Church. Heather’s enthusiasm also leads her to
serve on several presbytery committees and to participate in
a leadership role in Lake Huron Presbytery’s summer camp
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CATHY
SHORT,
Youth Director. Cathy began her career in youth ministry in
1989 as a volunteer junior high leader. Since 1991, she has
directed all youth programming. But her responsibilities
extend far beyond weekly youth group meetings. An innovator
and motivator, Cathy has envisioned and built many programs
and ministries in the church including Prayer Partners,
Monday Night Live, Monkey Business (the youth newsletter),
Next Door (college/young adult group), and Tuesday Night
Talk (youth Bible Study). Cathy also leads the annual
Confirmation/Commissioning class and directs the youth
musical. With a passion for mission, Cathy has taken groups
of youth, college students and adults to summer workcamps in
twenty states. She also coordinates the Week of Hope in Bay City. |
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ANNA
LEPPERT-LARGENT
Organist, Director of Music. Anna is a resident of
Saginaw and currently works with the Saginaw Bay Symphony
Orchestra as Production Manager/Librarian/SBYO Liaison/Grant
Writer. Anna has considerable experience as a church
musician, including: Organist & Choir Director, St. John’s
Episcopal Church, Saginaw, Assistant Director of Music
Ministries, First Presbyterian Church, Saginaw (Anna’s
spouse Greg is Director of Music Ministries at First
Presbyterian Church in Saginaw.), Assistant Organist &
Choirmaster, Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis .
Anna holds a Master of Music in Organ, Minor
in Music Education; a Bachelor of Music in Organ (with
distinction), a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (with
distinction) all from Indiana University.
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CAROL COLLINS,
Administrative Assistant. The church newsletter (the Herald
is mailed semi-monthly from mid-August to mid-June) and the
Sunday bulletin are Carol’s main responsibilities. She also
maintains the membership rolls and the church calendar,
along with numerous other duties. If you have questions
regarding the newsletter or bulletin, please contact Carol
daily by 4:40 p.m. Carol came to First Presbyterian Church
in December 1992. She has served as an officer and is active
in her own congregation. Carol and husband, Al, have two
sons, Cheyne and Scott. |
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RON WARDYNSKI,
Custodian.
Ron is responsible for the custodial work in the common
areas of the church, the grounds outside the church, and for
minor maintenance and repair of the facility.
Ron is a lifelong
resident of Bay City and a Navy veteran. He and his wife,
Jaqueline, have one son, Matthew. Ron enjoys camping and
spending time with his family. |
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