Staff
Interim Pastor – Dr. J. Arthur Cox
Seth Kunze – Director of Christian Education
Seth Kunze grew up in Wausau WI and now works primarily with Youth, Children, and Families as the Director of Christian Education (DCE) at Grace. He graduated from Concordia University Seward NE with a Theology Major and minors in Youth Ministry and Family Ministry. He recently got married to Jacqueline Kunze. They spend a lot of time together doing things that they love to do which include, hunting, fishing, hiking, riding their motorcycle, shooting pool, watching movies, working out, throwing Frisbee, seeing family, reading scripture, shopping (Gander Mountain for Seth) and hanging with friends! Seth’s favorite bible passage is from Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”
Dianne Deloe – Church Secretary
Dianne Deloe has been Grace’s church seccretary since the fall of 1993. She and her husband, Tom, and son, Bryan, reside in Bradford. In her spare time, Dianne enjoys baking treats for her family and friends and reading. One of her favorite Bible passages is Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”
Roxie Vanderpoel — Administrative Assistant
Roxie assumed the position of Administrative Assistant to Pastor John as of February 1, 2010. She joined the Grace family December 18, 1988, along with her husband Al. Both Roxie and Al have been involved in many ministries at Grace through the years. Outside of church Roxie enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking and baking, and helping others when needed. One of Roxie’s favorite Bible passages is:Eph. 2:8-9, For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (ESV) Roxie and Al are the parents of Melissa Cornelius (Allen), Dan Vanderpoel (Julie), and grandparents of Spencer, Sophie, and Amelia. The Vanderpoel’s live in Foster Township.
Selene Machuga – Community Life Center Coordinator
Selene Machuga has served as the Coordinator of the Community Life Center since August of 2003. She and her husband Jim (along with their four cats) reside in Bradford. In her spare time, Selene enjoys gardening and hiking with Jim, and volunteers at two local establishments. One of her favorite Bible verses is Phillippians 4:6-7 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which trancends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Dennis Yehl – Custodian
Dennis has been working as a custodian at Grace since 2008. He loves to camp and go fishing. His favorite Bible passage is Proverbs 29:23: “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.”
Dennis lives in Foster Township, is the father of two boys and two girls, and the grandfather of two boys and two girls.