Staff & Committees
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For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. |
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Pastor Mike Smith
GREETINGS HUMC!
I have been in ministry for 25 years and have been appointed to serve three churches and spent the last twelve years a chaplain for hospice. The churches I served were Waynedale UMC. in Fort Wayne, Poneto UMC. in Southern Wells County and Faith Chapel UMC. in Huntington County. I also served St. Mark’s UMC in Decatur part-time while I was with hospice. Currently I am serving Norris Chapel half-time and soon will be serving Hamilton half-time as well. I am married to my high school sweetheart Linda and we have been married for 45 years and have two daughters and two grandsons. Our daughters are both married and live in the Indianapolis area. I was a meat cutter for many years before I was called by God to become a pastor and was a part owned of a business in Fort Wayne. My interest is artistic such as designing and building stained glass window which I have been doing for over 30 years. I also enjoy remodeling our home, gardening and anything else which will allow me to be outside. At some point you may think you are seeing double as I have an identical twin brother who lives in Fort Wayne. We are considered mirror twins as he is lefthanded and I am righthanded. We go to the Twinsburg Twins Festival in Twinsburg Ohio every year where there are over 2400 sets of twins from all over world who gather the first week in of August. Linda am I are very excited to have been appointed to Hamilton UMC. and look forward to being in ministry with the church and community.
Pastor Mike Smith
I have been in ministry for 25 years and have been appointed to serve three churches and spent the last twelve years a chaplain for hospice. The churches I served were Waynedale UMC. in Fort Wayne, Poneto UMC. in Southern Wells County and Faith Chapel UMC. in Huntington County. I also served St. Mark’s UMC in Decatur part-time while I was with hospice. Currently I am serving Norris Chapel half-time and soon will be serving Hamilton half-time as well. I am married to my high school sweetheart Linda and we have been married for 45 years and have two daughters and two grandsons. Our daughters are both married and live in the Indianapolis area. I was a meat cutter for many years before I was called by God to become a pastor and was a part owned of a business in Fort Wayne. My interest is artistic such as designing and building stained glass window which I have been doing for over 30 years. I also enjoy remodeling our home, gardening and anything else which will allow me to be outside. At some point you may think you are seeing double as I have an identical twin brother who lives in Fort Wayne. We are considered mirror twins as he is lefthanded and I am righthanded. We go to the Twinsburg Twins Festival in Twinsburg Ohio every year where there are over 2400 sets of twins from all over world who gather the first week in of August. Linda am I are very excited to have been appointed to Hamilton UMC. and look forward to being in ministry with the church and community.
Pastor Mike Smith
Administrative Assistant
Mitzi Humphrey
Mitzi Humphrey was born and raised in Hamilton Indiana. She is married to Randy Humphrey and they have two children. She enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren. She also works as a school bus driver for MSD of Steuben County. When she is not working or spending time with her family you can usually find her at the sewing machine making quilts or other handmade gifts. She is excited about serving at Hamilton UMC as your Administrative Assistant. Mitzi's hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Stop in and say hello.
Lay Committees |
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. |
For a church to function effectively and efficiently it requires the members of the congregation to give of their time, talents and spiritual gifts. Hamilton UMC is blessed to have excellent leadership that works together for the good of the church and the glory of God. The following is a brief explanation of the responsibilities of each committee and their respective leaders. If you have an interest in joining or contributing to any particular group please contact the head of that committee.
Church Council
The purpose of Church Council is to effectively plan, run and evaluate the mission and ministry of the church. At Hamilton UMC, Church Council is comprised of the leaders of the Lay Committees and the pastor. Unless declared closed, anyone in the congregation is welcome to attend Church Council meetings which are held at 6:30 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month.
Delos Penland
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Communion StewardsThis committee ensures the sacrament of Holy Communion is carried out in a way as to honor and remember our Savior, Jesus Christ. They are responsible for the elements and preparing the table for Sunday worship. Pat Oberlin |
Finance Chair and Lay Leader
Finance Chair: Dennis German
Finance Treasurer: Leora Johnson
This committee is responsible for managing the financial resources of the church. They are in charge of creating an annual budget for Church Council approval, finding creative ways to generate resources and foster a sense of generous tithing within the congregation. Meetings are the second Thursday of every other month at 11:00 a.m.
Education
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The Education Committee assures children are considered and included within the life of the congregation. This is accomplished through Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, nursery ministries, children's music ministries along with other educational experiences that allow our youth to learn about and experience God.
Brenda Rose, Sharon Brandeberry, Alecia Pfefferkorn, Mindy Stevens |
Lay Leader
The Lay Leader is the primary spokesperson for the congregation. This person meets regularly with the pastor to discuss the state of the church and the changing needs of ministry. The Lay Leader has an active role in Church Council, Staff-Parrish, Finance and the Nominations Committee as well as representing laity at Annual Conference.
Lay Leader: Dennis Germann |
MemorialsAt the loss of a loved one, the Memorial Committee sends condolences from the church family to those affected. After the service, all memorials are acknowledged. The Committee then acts as a liaison to ensure the wishes of the bereaved and the needs of the church are coordinated.
Donna Hamman
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MissionsWhile HUMC is involved in a wide variety of missional outreach, it is the Missions Committee responsibility to develop new ideas to connect the congregation with the unchurched. This is accomplished by having various adult and youth activities throughout the year that invite the local community into the church as well as the congregation representing the church in area events.
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NominatingThis committee serves the church by focusing on the leadership needs and requirements to accomplish the mission and ministry of Hamilton UMC. The Nominating Committee assists the Pastor and Church Council by recruiting lay volunteers to take leadership positions that make the best use of each individual's Spiritual gifts and talents.
Pastor Larry Dimick, Dick Gaff |
Pastor-ParrishThis committee assists pastors and staff carry out their roles and responsibilities in leadership. Pastor-Parrish duties include encouraging and supporting the pastor and staff, promote unity within the congregation, ensure effectiveness of staff members and confer with the pastor and/or staff should it become evident that in the best interest of the church there should be a change in leadership.
Chair: Jo Harger |
TrusteesThe Trustees Committee is responsible for the supervision and care of all property owned by the church.
Chair: Greg Waltenberger |
United Methodist WomenEvery United Methodist church shall have an organized group of United Methodist Women. UMW is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom through Jesus Christ. Hamilton's UMW has created an atmosphere that fosters supportive fellowship among its members and actively participates in various global ministries and missions.
Jackie Klender
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