Welcome to the Grace Family section of the website. This section will continue to grow. Currently, you will find the team schedules and a description of what those teams do. Send an email to webmaster@gracecommunityonline.org with suggestions on what you'd like to see in this section.
Director of Children’s Ministry, Betty DiMarco
1. Team Name – Children’s Ministry Leadership Team
Description of Team – This team is made up of two leaders from Graceland, the Supervisor of Promiseland, a leader from Can Do Kids, a leader from JumpZone, the Director of SummerQuest, and the Director of Children’s Ministry.
E-mail of leader – Betty DiMarco, betty.dimarco@gracecommunityonline.org
Meeting Schedule – the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Pastor of Adult Ministries, Matt Reed
1. Team Name – Deacon/Deaconess Team
Description of Team – The Deacon/Deaconess Team provides care and comfort to those in need in our church and community. They also prepare baptism and communion services, handle the distribution of our Deacon’s Fund (emergency financial assistance), and distribute food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Deacon/Deaconess team receives prayer requests via e-mail from the Pastoral Staff at Grace, then deploys a team of people to begin praying. (To sign up to be a part of this prayer team, please contact Marie LaBrie at 845-928-9034.) Deacon/Deaconess members are elected for a three-year term by the congregation and may return to this team if reelected after a one-year sabbatical.
E-mail of leader – Frank Vanasco, fvanasco@hvc.rr.com
Meeting Schedule – the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
2. Team Name – Grace Group Leadership Team
Description of Team – This is a team made up of all Grace Group leaders and their apprentices. Grace Groups are regularly meeting adult small groups that are centered on (a) Sharing Life Together, (b) Growing Spiritually, and (c) Spreading the Love of Jesus.
E-mail of leader – Rob Jackson, Grace Groups Coach, rjackson@tkc.edu
Meeting Schedule – meet quarterly
3. Team Name – Adult Community Class Leadership Team
Description of Team – This is a team made up of the Adult Community Class leaders and each class's individual leadership teams. Our adult communities meet weekly on Sunday Morning for worship and fellowship but have a particular emphasis on Bible Teaching.
E-mail of leader – Matt Reed, Adult Ministries Pastor, matt.reed@gracecommunityonline.org
Meeting Schedule – meet quarterly
Senior Pastor, Terryl Delaney
1. Team Name – Elder Board
Description of Team – Our Elder Team is elected by the members of Grace Community. They serve as the spiritual leaders of our church for a three-year term and may return to the Team after a one-year sabbatical if reelected by the congregation. They are also ultimately responsible for every aspect of Grace Community’s ministry, such as ministry administration, outreach, and appointing key leaders and teachers. All other teams serve under their direction. While the elders provide spiritual leadership to the congregation, they ultimately come under the authority of the congregation.
E-mail of Leader – Chris BoylanMeeting Schedule – the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
2. Team Name – Strategic Planning Team
Description of Team – The Strategic Planning Team works directly with the pastor to identify opportunities and obstacles to achieve Grace’s vision. Once these are identified, the Team looks for the most viable solutions and creates plans designed to keep moving us toward our vision. This Team deals with subjects such as the next staff position to be created, the need for additional parking, and construction of new ministry facilities, and they make budget recommendations related to strategic issues. The decisions are always subject to the review and approval of the Elder Board. Members are appointed for a one-year term by the pastor and elders.
E-mail of Leader– Bob Blake, rjblake51@hotmail.comMeeting Schedule – meets on Tuesday evenings every six to eight weeks at 7:30 p.m.
Pastor of Administration, Mark Lingerman
1. Team Name – Campus Operations Team
Description of Team – The Campus Operations Leadership Team is charged with managing and improving the operability of Grace Community’s 28-acre campus and 36,000-square-foot facility. In addition to landscaping, renovations, systems (HVAC, plumbing, electric, security, etc), and cleanliness, they oversee the campus expenses. Utilizing a combination of volunteers, contractors, and employees, they aim to exceed the expectations of visitors and regular attendees alike. If you would like to serve on one of the teams and contribute to the mission of “making a great first impression,” and have either knowledge of facilities management or a willingness to help make repairs, improve cleanliness, or help with landscaping, please contact the correct person from the list below.
Interior/Exterior Building: Bob Delbridge, rldelbridge@hotmail.com
Systems and Storm Water: Andy Butler, butler6@frontiernet.net
Interior Decorating: Jim Kitson, jkitson1@hvc.rr.com
Landscaping: Keith Cardish, trainguy5555@aol.com
E-mail of Leader – Jim Kitson, jkitson@hvc.rr.com
Meeting Schedule – the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Pastor to New Families, Frank DiMarco
1. Team name – Ambassador Leadership Team
Description of Team – The Ambassador Leadership Team is made up of the Ambassador team leaders (Outdoor Greeters, Indoor Greeters, and Ushers).
E-mail of Leader – Frank DiMarco, frank.dimarco@gracecommunityonline.org
Meeting Schedule – The team meets on an as-needed basis preceding larger events which require the Ambassadors and weekly (informally/ individually) on Sunday mornings.
Minister of Worship
1. Team name – Worship Team
Description of Team – Responsible for providing music for our worship services.
E-mail of Leader – info@gracecommunityonline.org
Meeting Schedule – Rehearsal on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. in the Worship Center
2. Team name – Worship Planning Team
Description of Team – Responsible for providing all worship elements for our worship services.
E-mail of Leader – info@gracecommunityonline.org
Meeting Schedule – Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m.
3. Team name – Sound Team
Description of Team – Responsible for providing sound support for our worship services.
E-mail of Leader – Charlie Schmid, charles.schmid@gmail.com
Meeting Schedule – There are no regularly scheduled meetings
4. Team name – VSM Team (Visual Systems Ministry)
Description of Team – Responsible for providing visual support for our worship services
E-mail of Leader – Jillian O'Connell
Meeting Schedule – There are no regularly scheduled meetings
5. Team name – Tape/CD Duplication Team
Description of Team – Responsible for providing duplication support
E-mail of Leader – Angela Conti, free2bme.139@gmail.com
Meeting Schedule – There are no regularly scheduled meetings
