Our Ministry Leader
Reverend Karen Chamis, our temporary Bridge Pastor, finished her 18-month appointment with us on November 30th. We thank her for her kind leadership and pray for God’s blessing as she moves on to her next assignment!
While we continue our transition to a permanent pastor, the Council has decided to address the need for leadership that assures our mission continues and fills gaps in daily operations. We are pleased to share that the Council has accepted an offer by Fred Harle to serve as a part-time Ministry Leader.
Fred has been a member of Jamesville Community Church for more than 25 years, serving in numerous leadership capacities. In recent years, Fred has generously volunteered his time as Worship Leader, our Congregational Lay Leader and spearheading outreach opportunities to share God’s love through community service.
A high school chemistry teacher taught Fred how to repair a clogged sink. Fred's father, an insurance underwriter, taught Fred the satisfaction of building things. An X-ray repairman shared a love of exploring faraway places by bike. A TV station engineer demonstrated God's generational love. These four men from Fred's life in the 1980s exemplified the faith community of his home Presbyterian church in San Mateo, California. Their diverse vocations and avocations illuminated their worshipful faith, making their relationships with God tangible and practical. With a firm understanding and a faith in God's providence, Fred left California to challenge his inquisitive mind to major in Sculpture at Syracuse University, earning a BFA in 1997. Soon after, Fred married his college sweetheart, Amy. They are currently the proud parents of two wonderful daughters; Olivia who is 23, a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and Ava, a sophomore at University of Delaware. Twenty-three years ago, Fred opened The Joinery, Inc, a custom cabinet shop that specializes in creating unique furniture and bespoke kitchens for discriminating clientele. Fred enjoys running races up to 100 miles long and driving his track-prepped Miata. Concerning work of The Kingdom, Fred has taught Sunday School, led bible studies, and taken mission trips to Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, and El Salvador.
As Ministry Leader, Fred will provide administrative leadership while we search for a permanent pastor and assist in the transition when a permanent pastor is hired. He will lead worship and preach twice a month, lead Bible studies, assist in visitation, coordinate with community partners who share our church facility and continue to seek more opportunities for outreach services. He is committed to providing spiritual encouragement and comfort and help equip the people of Jamesville Community Church in our sharing of the gospel.
Fred will serve as the contact person for church members/attendees, building partners and outside organizations. He will work with committee chairs and hold office hours twice a week. In this position he will report to the Council, and the Council is committed to supporting Fred’s continued ministry training.
Please pray for our Church, for our continued pastor search and for Fred as he answers the calling of the Holy Spirit for ministry through Jamesville Community Church.
While we continue our transition to a permanent pastor, the Council has decided to address the need for leadership that assures our mission continues and fills gaps in daily operations. We are pleased to share that the Council has accepted an offer by Fred Harle to serve as a part-time Ministry Leader.
Fred has been a member of Jamesville Community Church for more than 25 years, serving in numerous leadership capacities. In recent years, Fred has generously volunteered his time as Worship Leader, our Congregational Lay Leader and spearheading outreach opportunities to share God’s love through community service.
A high school chemistry teacher taught Fred how to repair a clogged sink. Fred's father, an insurance underwriter, taught Fred the satisfaction of building things. An X-ray repairman shared a love of exploring faraway places by bike. A TV station engineer demonstrated God's generational love. These four men from Fred's life in the 1980s exemplified the faith community of his home Presbyterian church in San Mateo, California. Their diverse vocations and avocations illuminated their worshipful faith, making their relationships with God tangible and practical. With a firm understanding and a faith in God's providence, Fred left California to challenge his inquisitive mind to major in Sculpture at Syracuse University, earning a BFA in 1997. Soon after, Fred married his college sweetheart, Amy. They are currently the proud parents of two wonderful daughters; Olivia who is 23, a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and Ava, a sophomore at University of Delaware. Twenty-three years ago, Fred opened The Joinery, Inc, a custom cabinet shop that specializes in creating unique furniture and bespoke kitchens for discriminating clientele. Fred enjoys running races up to 100 miles long and driving his track-prepped Miata. Concerning work of The Kingdom, Fred has taught Sunday School, led bible studies, and taken mission trips to Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, and El Salvador.
As Ministry Leader, Fred will provide administrative leadership while we search for a permanent pastor and assist in the transition when a permanent pastor is hired. He will lead worship and preach twice a month, lead Bible studies, assist in visitation, coordinate with community partners who share our church facility and continue to seek more opportunities for outreach services. He is committed to providing spiritual encouragement and comfort and help equip the people of Jamesville Community Church in our sharing of the gospel.
Fred will serve as the contact person for church members/attendees, building partners and outside organizations. He will work with committee chairs and hold office hours twice a week. In this position he will report to the Council, and the Council is committed to supporting Fred’s continued ministry training.
Please pray for our Church, for our continued pastor search and for Fred as he answers the calling of the Holy Spirit for ministry through Jamesville Community Church.
Jamesville Community Church
6300 E Seneca Turnpike P.O. Box 277 Jamesville, NY 13078 [email protected] 315-492-1465 Sunday Worship 10:00am in person and on Facebook. |