Atonement Church Council

Serves as link between Atonement and members who need medical assistance. Provides health care teachings as well as blood pressure checkup for members on a monthly basis.

I have been a member since 2002 and have served on council for the past 2 years being the liaison for the Worship and Music Committee, which I have very much enjoyed. Being on council has opened my eyes to new experience of church life…When I first attended Atonement back in 2002, I attended my very first Lenten service…and when I came to Atonement an overwhelming since of, “I’ve come home” feeling welled up inside of me. Since that time, my faith journey has begun and now I have the honor of serving as Atonements president. My vision during the time I have as president is to spread the Good News we hear every Sunday to the every day practices of our routine life and serve our members ever being mindful of the fact that God leads us to where He wants us…I am so happy he lead me to Atonement.

The financial committee is responsible for preparing the yearly budget and making sure the church meets all finanical responsiblies. The Stewardship committee encourages members to use their time and talents to contribute to the growth of Atonement. Roger and his wife Kathy have been members of Atonement for 30 years and they have two grown children and 2 grand children. He has worked for Otter Tail Power Company for 34 years and his hobby is collected old farm tractors and machinery.

I am married and have 2 kids; Laura is a sophomore at UND and Eric graduated from UND in December. I have been a member of Atonement for about 25 years and this is my sixth year on Council. I taught school at the Adolescent Center School at the North Dakota State Hospital for 20 years; currently, I help out at the Medicine Shoppe on an as needed basis. My portfolio is Youth Ministry which plans and implements activities, service projects, and fundraisers for the youth of Atonement.

I do not remember the date that we joined Atonement, but my wife Sheryl and I have been attending since 1971. I worked as a federal wildlife biologist for 36 years which took me out of town and out of state often. Now that I am retired I guess it's time for me to share some responsibility at Atonement. This is my second year on the fellowship committee. The activities of parish fellowship includes coffee fellowship, parish nursing, equal exchange, library, meal care, and meals on wheels, and a few things I have to be reminded of.

My husband, Tom Kenna, and I have been members of Atonement since 1992. We have two boys, Cody and Seth. I am serving on the Evangalism Committee to share the gospel and help others nurture a personal relationship with Jesus. I'm a Special Education Teacher at Anne Carlsen Center and love gardening, reading, and traveling with my family.