DearBeulahFamily, November6,2015Canyoubelieveit’salreadyNovember?Thatmeansthatturkey,lights,Christmasmusic,andextrashoppingareuponus.Italsomeansthatwearemoreinclinedtogivethanks,asPaulexhortsin1Thessalonians5.HerearethreethingsforwhichIamthankful:

1) God’spatiencewithme.OnlyheavenknowswhatthingswouldbeifGodwerenotpatientwithme.2) Myfamily.Mywife(Sara)andchildren(Aimee,Ana,&Zeke),myparentsandsiblings,mygrandparents.

IhavebeenblessedwithanimperfectfamilywhodoesourbesttofollowthePerfectOne!3) AchurchfamilythatisdoingourbesttofaithfullyfollowJesus.(Psst,I’mtalkingaboutallofBeulah!)

Forwhatareyouthankful?Iamalsothankfulforourchurchleadership,andoverthepast4-6weeksIhavehadtheprivilegeofleadingtheNominatingCommitteethroughselectingournextroundofleaders.InthenextfewparagraphsIwouldliketosharewithyouabitaboutthatprocessandtheresults.Duetothepastoraltransitionunderwayhere,wegotofftoalatestartwiththe2015nominatingprocess.AsIwrappedmyheadaroundhowitworksatBeulah,Ididsowiththeunderstandingthatmyjobwasnottochangetheprocessbuttoleadusthroughit.Althoughsomewhohavebeeninvolvedwiththeprocessthinktherearesomechangesthatneedtobemade,thisyearweworkedtheprocessthatwe’vehadinplace.Thathasresultedinthedocumentsincludedwiththisletter:Ballot:Ashasbeenourpractice,thisismostlyanaffirmationballot.ThatistosaythattheNominatingCommitteepresentedtotheChurchBoardtheindividualswebelievewouldfitbestintheopenpositions.Wegavefirstpreferencetoincumbentswhowerenotfacingtermlimits.Manyofthepeopleontheballotarereturningtoserveanotherterm.Especiallyinatransitionalseason,thatisahugeblessing.Thatmeansthatourleadersvaluetheirworkandarecommittedtohelpingusnavigateuncertaintimes.Thankyou,incumbents!Inplaceswheretherewerenotincumbentswhocouldorwouldserve,welookednexttotheLeadershipSurveythatwasdistributedinOctober.Fromthoseresponseswefoundsomegreatpeoplewillingtoserveinkeypositions.Thankyouforyourwillingnesstoserve!TherewereafewseatsthatstillwerenotfilledafterlookingtoincumbentsandtheLeadershipSurveys.Inthoseinstancesweprayed,listened,andinitiatedconversationswithpeopletowhomwebelievedGodwasleadingus.Theyagreed,andwearehonoredthattheywouldbewillingtoserve.Thankyou!Allofthenamesonpageoneoftheballotareaffirmation,meaningthatthosewhovotemayvoteeitherYESorNOforthesepeopleservinginthesecapacities.Thebackoftheballotisslightlydifferent.Weneed3peopletorepresentusatDistrictConference(inadditiontothepastoralstaff,ChurchBoardChairman,&ChurchTreasurer),andweneedseveralalternates.Therefore,onpagetwooftheballotweareaskingmemberstovoteforthreepeopletoserveasdelegates.Thetopthreevote-receiverswillserveasdelegates,andtherestwillbealternates.Sowhenitcomestimetovote,eachvoterwillvoteforthreeindividualstorepresentusatourannualDistrictConference.

BallotBooklet:Wehaveanumberofnewpeopleamongus,andseveralofthemarewillingtoserveinthesecapacities!Tohelpeveryoneknowwhoiswho,wehavecreatedthisbooklet.Wheninitsprintedformat,thebookletfollowstheorderofthenamesontheballot,givingyouapictureofthecandidatesandsomebiographicalinformation.Ibelievethiswillbeavaluabletoolforusthisyear,andIwouldverymuchliketohearfeedbackonitsusefulness.Pleaseshareyourthoughtswithme.BothoftheseitemspointtowardsourAnnualMeetingonSunday,November22.Afterourworshipserviceswewillmeetinthegymforameal,theblessingofourOperationChristmasChildboxes,andourmeeting.EveryonewhocallsBeulahtheirhomechurchisinvitedtothatmealandmeeting.Attheannualmeetingwewillpresentthe2016budget,hearfromourchurchleaders,andcastballots.Whenitcomestimetocastballots,onlychurchmembersovertheageof16mayvote.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutchurchmembership,pleasedropmealine!IfyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheNominatingCommitteeprocessorwhatwillhappenattheannualmeetingonSunday,November22,pleasecontacteithermeorBoardChairman,DaleFish.Thankyouforbeingpartofourchurchbody!TogetherweareworkingtoreachpeoplewiththeloveofJesusandhelpthemgrowinthatlove!Grace&Peace,pastorearl

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CHURCH BOARD

Greg Mercer (16)

Dale Fish (17)

4 Board Chairs

Senior Pastor

DEACON BOARD

Beth Wiseley (16)

Evi Hershberger (17)

Karan Holt (17)

Lynn Weaver (17)

FINANCE BOARD

Jeff Fields (16)

Annette Strahm (16)

Treasurer

Financial Secretary

Board Chair

TRUSTEE BOARD

Marvin Bement (16)

Greg Mercer (16)

Kevin Weaver (16)

Lynn Zimmerle (16)

Tony Holland (17)

Lamar Lawrence (17)

Dennis Potucek (17)

Elvin Slaight (17)

MISSION BOARD

Jason Brown (16)

Wayne Gerber (16)

Rowena Miller (16)

CHURCH BOARD

Secretary: Lannette Searer (16) __Y __N

Treasurer: Greg Hartman (16) __Y __N

At-Large: Diane Bradley (18) __Y __N

DEACON BOARD

Larry Schumacher (18) __Y __N

Jim Shaffer (18) __Y __N

Virgil Strahm (18) __Y __N

FINANCE BOARD

Ron Bennett (17) __Y __N

Jenny Kline (17) __Y __N

TRUSTEE BOARD

John Bretz (18) __Y __N

Jim Kline (18) __Y __N

Ryan Zentz (18) __Y __N

MISSION BOARD

Marlene Abraham (17) __Y __N

Christi Alcumbrack (17) __Y __N

Dawn Raeder (17) __Y __N

CHURCH BOARD

CHAIR:

To be elected by the Board

DEACON BOARD

CHAIR:

Jim Shaffer (16) __Y __N

FINANCE BOARD

CHAIR:

Ron Bennett (16) __Y __N

TRUSTEE BOARD

CHAIR:

Kevin Weaver (16) __Y __N

MISSION BOARD

CHAIR:

Dawn Raeder (16) __Y __N

Nominations for New Members Nominations for Board Chairs Members Currently Serving

Last update 10-19-11

To vote yes on all nominees listed, check here

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Vote for 3

____ David Carr

____ Mary Carr

____ Clarence Graber

____ Grace Graber

____ Bob McCloughan

____ Barb Meyer

____ Nevin Meyer

____ Ken Pletcher

____ Elvin Slaight

_____Sara Smith

Church Board Chair

Church Treasurer

Nominations for District Conference

Delegates

Serving May 6, 2016

2015 BOARD APPOINTEES

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

Senior Pastor Ron Blake (2017)

Wayne Gerber (2016) Fran Graber (2017)

Ken Pletcher (2016) Lizzie Fish (2017)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Senior Pastor Carrie Fish (2016)

Marvin Bement (2016) Nevin Meyer (2016)

Vania Brown (2016) Lannette Searer (2016)

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Annette Strahm (2016)

KITCHEN DIRECTOR

Marie Strahm (through May 2016)

HOSPITALITY TEAM LEADER

Kim Hershberger (2016)

DÉCOR COMMITTEE CHAIR

Barb Geiger (2016)

LIBRARY CHAIR

Patti Smith (2016)

USHER CHAIR

Jared Smith (2016)

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Barb Geiger (2016)

2015 Leadership Info.

On Sunday, November 22nd we will hold our annual Beulah

Missionary Church elections. We encourage you to read through

this information about the candidates. The Nominating

Committee has prayerfully considered who would faithfully serve

God and BMC in the following positions. Listed below are those

who have agreed to serve in these church offices. If you have

questions regarding nominating process, please feel free to

contact Pastor Earl at 574-875-6537 or by email at

esmith@beulahchurch.org.

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Church Board Church Board Secreary

Lannette Searer: Lannette is married to Craig, and they have been a part of Beulah for 25 years. In that time she has been involved in Children’s Quizzing, taught Children’s Sunday School, and served as AWANA Commander. With all of her

involvement in Children’s Ministry, it is no surprise that Lannette desires to be a part of the Church Board to be an advocate for Children’s Ministry, making sure it is a vital part of Beulah. Church Board Treasurer

Greg Hartman: Greg is married to Bethany and has called Beulah home all his life. In his years at Beulah he has been a part of Choir, Victory Voices, has helped in the sound booth and at VBS as well as being a part of both the

Finance Board and Church Board. He has served as the treasurer since the early 1980’s and wishes to continue in this role because he feels it is where God wants him to serve. Church Board Member At Large

Diane Bradley: Diane is married to Jim, and they have been attending Beulah for 11 ½ years. During those years Diane has been involved in the Choir, Praise Team and being very active in Children’s Ministry. She wishes to

use the gifts and knowledge that God has given her to serve Beulah as a board member.

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Bob McCloughan: Bob and his wife Rosemary have been attending Beulah since 1992. He values being involved in his home church in any way he can.

Nevin Meyer: Nevin is married to Barb and has been attending Beulah for 12 years. Barb Meyer: Barb has been married to Nevin for 57 years and has called Beulah home for 12 years. Ken Pletcher: Ken Pletcher has been attending Beulah for 14 years and just recently married Thyra Metzler. He formerly served as the Board Chairman and as trustee. Elvin Slaight: Elvin has called Beulah home for about 10 years. He wishes to serve Beulah as a representative at District Conference.

Sara Smith: Sara is married to Earl and has been attending Beulah for almost 2 years. She is currently serving as the Interim Director of Children’s Ministry and serves in the Youth Ministry.

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Christi Alcumbrack: Christi is married to Chris and has been attending Beulah for 3 years. Growing up in church, Christi served in the nursery, children’s church, and AWANA among other areas. At Beulah, Christi has been involved with the teens as a Youth Sponsor. She wants to be a part of the

missions board in order to help bring the Gospel to the lost. District Conference Delegates

David Carr: David and his wife Mary have called Beulah home for more than 6 years. He has been a District Conference Delegate many times and is willing and able to serve in this role again. Mary Carr: Mary and Dave been married for 65 years and have been attending Beulah for 6 years. Mary has attended many District Conferences and desires to serve Beulah in this capacity once again.

Clarence Graber: Clarence is married to Grace and they have called Beulah home for almost 15 years. He wants to be a Distirict Conference Delegate to be informed of what is going on in the Missionary Church. Grace Graber: Grace and her husband Clarence have been attending Beulah for more than 14 years. She served as a District Conference Delegate last year and looks forward to serving in this capacity again.

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Deacon Board Deacon Board Chair

Jim Shaffer: Jim is married to Teresa, and they have been attending Beulah for 9 years. He has been involved with many ministries at Beulah including serving as a Deacon, leading a small group, being a Pastoral Intern, and working with

the 252 kids. As he pursues his licensing with the Missionary Church, he feels that leading the Deacon Board is where God has called him to serve at this time.

Larry Schumacher: Larry and Peggy have called Beulah home for 11 years. In that time Larry has been on the Church Board, Deacon Board, Choir, and Praise Team. During the 3 years he has been on the Deacon Board, he has

desired to be used by God to further the Gospel by encouraging others to serve Him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Virgil Strahm: Virgil and his wife Marie have been attending Beulah for 16 years. They are very active at Beulah, especially in their tireless work in the Kitchen Ministry. He desires to be used by God to serve the Beulah family.

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Finance Board Ron Bennett: Ron and his wife Ginny have called Beulah home for 27 years. In his time here, Ron has served as a small group leader, a Church Board member, an usher and in many other ministries. He has served on the Finance

Board for 6 years and has graciously agreed to continue using his gifts in this role.

Jenny Kline: Jenny and her husband Jim have been attending Beulah for nearly 4 years. She has been active in music ministries as well as being the Cubbies leader for AWANA. She is currently a part of the Finance Board and wants to continue serving Beulah in this way.

Trustee Board Trustee Board Chair

Kevin Weaver: Kevin has called Beulah home for many years. It was in this church that Kevin began his relationship with Christ. He and his wife Lynn are active serving at Beulah. Kevin is the current Trustee Board Chair.

John Bretz: John is thrilled that the Lord led him to Beulah earlier this year. He enjoys serving as a Youth Sponsor, and is now ready to serve on the Trustee Board to help steward Beulah’s facility.

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Jim Kline: Jim and his wife Jenny have called Beulah home for almost 4 years. In that time Jim has been active in Choir, Praise Team, AWANA, and drama. For the last 3 years he has served on the Trustee Board and wishes to continue

serving because he wants to be able to use his gifts and abilities in serving Beulah.

Ryan Zentz: Ryan and his wife Britt became part of the Beulah family in the fall of 2014 and recently dedicated their 4 children. Ryan is the Senior Control Engineer at Elkhart Products Corporation.

Missions Board Dawn Raeder: Dawn is married to Rich and has been attending Beulah for 6 years. In her years at Beulah she has been involved in Choir, leading a ladies Bible Study, and working with the Audio/Visual Team. She wants to be a part

of the Missions Board because she desires to help fulfill Matthew 28:19a, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.”

Marlene Abraham: Marlene and her husband Tom have most recently called Beulah home for the last 4½ years. She has been very involved in Choir and Victory Voices as well as in the kitchen. She desires to be a on the Missions Board to help ignite a passion for missions in families.