Moving Forward
Moving forward or going nowhere. Those are essentially our options as a congregation in a thriving community. We’d like to think that forward movement simply happens, but we know better. We are moving forward every year, every month, every day because we, together with our leaders and church staff, have committed ourselves to forward motion. The future lies ahead. We’re doing what we can to make the future at Zion great!
A pastor is led by God to be trained to guide, lead, and encourage the people of God in their faith and to equip God’s people to continually reach out to those who do not yet enjoy the love which God has for them and the gracious gift of forgiveness that He offers to all people.
Our Pastor
Pastor Mark Femmel
Our Church Staff is dedicated to leading the ministry efforts of our congregation, providing assistance and support to the Pastor, and offering their gifts and talents for the growth of God’s Church in this place.
Kim
Church Secretary
Kim is a lifelong member of Zion and is usually the person you see first when you visit and hear first when you call. If you are having a bad day, call us and Kim’s joy and cheerfulness will certainly brighten your day.
Tina
Lead Musician
Tina enjoys listening to and playing Christian music from all eras of the Church—ancient, traditional, and newer pieces—which all bless us to remember the love of God and to share it with each other as only music can.
Claudia
Facility Administrator
Claudia is a busy wife and mother, but she has a great eye for detail and excellence. She ensures that everything is ready to go for all our worship services, community involvement, events, and experiences.
Our Higher Groundz Staff is devoted to sharing an inviting atmosphere and ambiance where all people can gather to enjoy great espresso, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, snacks, good conversations, and create new friends.
Marlina
Café Manager
Marlina’s HGz faves are our full-flavor classic lattes and our espresso chip cookies.
Natalie
Barista
Natalie’s HGz faves are our peanut butter mochas (hot or frozen) and our cinnamon swirl bars.
ARiel
Barista & Baker
Ariel’s HGz faves are our mocha cold brews with oat milk and our chocolate chip cookies.
Cozi
Barista
Cozi’s HGz faves are our iced caramel pecan lattes and our blueberry crumble cookies.
Sarah
Barista
Sarah’s HGz faves are our iced salted caramel white mochas and our gooey butter cookies.
Our Preschool Staff is passionate about showing children the love of God through creative, student-centered activities and opportunities to socialize with each other.
Joni Wallace
Director & Teacher
I graduated in 2010 with my degree in Elementary Education. I taught “English as a Second Language” (ESL) to adults for several years and third grade at a Christian school before we had our oldest daughter. My husband Jeff and I have three young children and they all have attended Preschool at Zion!! We love to travel and play outside as a family. I love music!
Shannon Lugger
Assistant teacher
Shannon is a mother of three boys and actively involved in children’s ministry outside of our Preschool, including Awanas and Sunday School. She is just as active as her sons and very patient.
Vanessa Scholl
Assistant teacher
Vanessa is a mother of four and is very active in Church. She loves being part of her community, especially supporting those from abroad. It is a passion of her heart to engage and inspire our little ones here at our Preschool.
Mekdes Asaye
Assistant teacher
Mekdes has such a gentle spirit and a loving personality. Her daughters are part of our Preschool program and they all bring so much joy to our classroom and Preschool Family. She is currently taking classes to become a nurse!
Kim Dent
Assistant teacher & office manager
Kim has a passion for children and for sharing the joy of Jesus. She grew up here at Zion and has been involved in children’s ministry for over thirty years. Her two children are now grown up, but she has stayed young at heart and fills everyone around her with joy.
