Note of Gratitude

During my sabbatical so many people will be stepping up to help lead and serve in my stead. I want to recognize them all here with immense gratitude. 

Preaching and Leading worship:

Rev. Chad Jones, chaplain and minister member of the presbytery

Lisa Ellwoods, BPC member

Pat Olsen, BPC member

Rev. Stephanie Friant, chaplain and minister member of the presbytery

Rev. Anna Kendig Flores, Co-Bridge Executive Presbyter and Anti-Racism Coordinator

Mike Agre, BPC Music Director

Ralph Johansen, BPC Organist and Session member

BPC Choir, musicians, and lay leaders

Congregational Care:

Deacon Barb Janski

Deacon Liz Klaassen

Deacon Kathy Quady

Deacon Michele Lawlor

Deacon Joan Lowe

Deacon Lavina Pattee

Deacon elect Diane Ellis

Deacon elect Kellie Johnson

Pastor Sarah Bunge, Spirit of Joy

Pastor Gale Reitan, United Pres. Church of Rockford

Pastor Dan Voigt, First Pres. Maple Plain

Pastor Joanna Hipp, Plymouth Presbyterian

Pastor TJ Shirley, Calvin Pres. Church of Long Lake

Rev. Chad Jones, chaplain and minister member of the presbytery

Congregational Leadership:

Elder Don Eddy

Elder Ralph Johansen

Elder Chuck Klaassen

Elder Cindy Doth

Elder Larry Janski

Elder Theresa Bevilacqua

Elder Linda Shebiel

Elder Mike Quady, Clerk of Session

Elder elect Ashton Olsen

Rev. Richard Buller, Session moderator and minister member of the presbytery

Congregational Admin. 

Mandy Harkess, BPC Treasurer 

The Personnel Committee

And HUGE thanks to Christy Wood, our amazing administrative assistant who already does so much to make our mission and ministry a reality here at BPC.

I am so grateful to be able to minister to and with all the wonderful people of Buffalo Presbyterian Church and colleagues in and beyond the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area. My prayers are with you all as I am away and I am sure that God will be with you every step of every day. 

The Blessings of our Triune God be with each and every one of you! 

Pastor Brian