River Of Life Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Elders

River of Life Church Elders
 
                   
     Pastor Gary Davel 
      Biography
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earl Koch worked for the City of Mason until June 2009 when he retired.  He is married to Judy and has two sons and four granddaughters.   Earl has been involved in the Ancient Paths ministry and meets with a small group of men weekly for prayer and fellowship.
Passion for Ministry:  My goal in ministry is to continue to work with the other Elders as we endeavor to make River of Life Church what God wants it to be, doing the things God wants us to do "for the equipping of the saints, for the works of service, to the building up of the body of Christ..."
 Favorite Bible Verse:  Isaiah 26:3  
              
     Will Frey
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Jerry Carlman is a retired S.W Bell property manager.  He is married to Mary and has four children and two grandchildren.  Jerry is involved with our missions ministry, Mason County Food Bank Ministry and he meets once a week with the Emmaus reunion group.
Passion for Ministry:  Missionary support - missionaries depend on us to donate our money, time and posessions.
Favorite Bible Verse:  "For this is the message that you heard from the begining, that we should love one another."-1 John 3:11
    
    John Haines is a farmer and also works at Community Service and Supply in Mason.  He is married to Dayna and has two children.  John likes to work behind the scenes for any minstry; in the kitchen, setting up chairs, helping with seating and cleanup. John is also part of the Gospel Relics, a homebound music ministry.
 Passion for Ministry:  I have a passion for the elderly and shut-ins.  Serving others.
 Favorite Bible Verse:   "Jesus replies:"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."  Matthew 22:37
    
  
 Gerald Geistweidt is an Attorney in Mason.  He is married to Tess and has 3 daughters and 4 grand-children.  Gerald is involved in the teaching and administration of the church.
Passion for Ministry:  Facilitation of church goal of connecting with God and connecting with others and reaching the unsaved.
 Favorite Bible Verse:  "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."  1 John 1:9
 
 
Ronnie Zesch is a farmer in Mason County.  He is married to Jane and has two daughters and 6 grand-children.  
Passion for Ministry:  Helping others in any way I can.  Showing kindness and compassion.
Favorite Bible Verse:  Romans chapter 5