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( pastor@elcgs.org )
Pastor Russell is responsible for leading staff and other congregational leaders to define and further the mission of God's church in this place. Pastor Russell oversees the committees and task forces that carry out that mission. Our pastors share the ministries of preaching and presiding at worship, hospital visitation, homebound communions, pastoral counseling, and teaching.
Pastor Russell received a M.Div. from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. He began his ministry at Good Shepherd in 1994, being called as Associate Pastor. He became simply "Pastor" in 1997, and Senior Pastor in 1999. He previously served a parish in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA. Having been raised in Lancaster County, coming to Good Shepherd was a bit like coming home. He and his wife, Denise, enjoy time with their three children of high school and college ages. His fishing boat is named, "The Collar's Off."
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( asstpastor@elcgs.org )
Pastor Devonshire serves on a part time basis, and assists the Pastor in his
liturgical and pastoral ministry, sharing in the work of preaching, teaching
and visitation.
Pastor Devonshire enjoys photography and outdoor activities. He is involved in the
Hershey Symphony Orchestra Board, as well as the Hershey Rotary Club.
Pastor Devonshire recently returned from a tour of Northern Italy.
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( cantor@elcgs.org )
As "Cantor," a term that connotes a musician whose skills are offered in service of the Church (J.S. Bach was a Lutheran Cantor), Pastor Witte has the responsibility to "lead the people's song." She does so by playing the organ, directing the choirs and other ensembles, and overseeing the church's music programs, including the long-running Fine Arts Series.
Pastor Witte holds three masters degrees, in piano performance and choral conducting from the Indiana University, in liturgical studies from Notre Dame, and a M.Div. from Luther Northwestern Seminary. She is a native of Iowa, and came to Good Shepherd in 2001 after serving several congregations, in South Bend, Indiana and in the Minneapolis area. She enjoys long walks, flower gardening, and a good book in the company of her cat.
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( cos@elcgs.org )
The Parish Secretary assists other staff and leaders in their work, through records management, publications, mailings, and daily supervision of the church office. Kathy is the first person you will encounter (either by voice or in person) when you call or stop in at the church office.
Kathy came to us in 2007. She is a welcomed addition to the staff. She lives in Holtwood with her husband, John. Grown children and growing grandchildren bring her joy. She also enjoys gardening, photography, and her Chevy SSR.
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( coaa@elcgs.org )
The Administrative Assistant oversees the use, maintenance, and appearance of the building, organizing supplies and serving as the liaison to outside groups that use our building and grounds. Each week Jane displays a different piece of art in our narthex niche, with the art corresponding to the biblical readings for that Sunday.
Jane joined our staff in 1991, when she retired from Millersville University, where she had taught in the art department for 33 years. Jane is a native of Allentown, and she and her family were members of Christ Lutheran Church there. Jane enjoys her extensive flower gardens, good books, better food, hats, bridge, and traveling, especially to England.
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The Greenfield Summer Day Camp Director manages the events and activities related to Good Shepherd's Summer Day Camp program. Organizing exciting and educational events for the attendees, Alec is in his eighth year of involvement with the Day Camp program.
Alec graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and currently is pursuing a Technology Education Degree at Millersville University. He is also an active firefighter with the Rohrerstown Volunteer Fire Company. Alec loves hunting, fishing and being active outside.
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Jay works, on a part-time basis, to coordinate youth activities at Good Shepherd, including the Junior and Senior High Youth Groups. A real hallmark of our ministry with youth is the annual mission trip, which spills over in various serving projects throughout the year.
Jay is a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, and a student at Millersville University. He is also involved in planning and running youth events for our synod and the ELCA. Jay joined our staff in April of 2008, and has brought a lot of commitment and energy.
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Jose is responsible for cleaning the building on a regular basis. Come and visit us and you will see the results of his work. In addition to his part-time work at Good Shepherd, Jose works full time at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lancaster.
A native of Puerto Rico, Jose grew up in New Jersey. He moved to Lancaster to raise his three children in a good environment (and once here, three became four). He enjoys playing football and video games with his boys, watching wrestling with his youngest, and willingly makes the sacrifice of shopping at the mall with his daughter.
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At the direction of the pastor, Nan makes several visits a week to members in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, or in their own homes. Seminary-trained, Nan is able to spend time in supportive conversation, adding another level of care for our members in need.
A native of York, Nan previously worked as a Latin teacher. She is married and has two sons, one of whom is at home. She enjoys animals, traveling, reading, and friends.
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Mim, as she is called, serves as a liaison between staff and members of the Parish Nurse Team, ensuring that phone calls and other follow-up happens when people are discharged from the hospital or dealing with other health challenges, helping the church care for the whole person.
A Lancaster native, Mim was trained at Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing, and enjoyed a career in nursing. She and her husband, John, have two children, two granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren. Mim enjoys swimming, reading, cooking, and stitchery.
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