A PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN CHRIST
Our Church Staff
Pastor – Rev. Andrew Pomerville
Rev. Pomerville has served as the pastor of Church in the Hills since his ordination in June, 2007 after graduation with a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and Bachelor of Arts in history from Alma College. He comes to Church in the Hills after chaplaincy work in New Jersey and Alaska, with previous experience in youth ministry in Brighton, MI. Andrew’s wife, Rachell, is a pre-school teacher in the area. They have a daughter, Denali Rose, and a son, Bryce David. Andrew has a passion for Northern Michigan and continues to give thanks for the opportunity to work, play, and minister to such a connected community of people. In his spare time, he enjoys running, kayaking, skiing, hunting, fishing, and cooking.
Office Administrator – Cindy Overby
I’m Cindy Overby the Administrative Secretary of Church in the Hills. I have been with the church for 2 ½ years and enjoy my work immensely. I am the wife of Victor, a Service Engineer in the medical field and we have seven children and nine grandchildren. My children are all grown and away from home, with my youngest away at college, I’m experiencing the empty nest syndrome. I’m very happy to be a part of such a loving and accepting church. (Administrative Secretary)
Directory of Music Ministries – Dorothy Clore
Dorothy Clore, music director (or organist/choir director) at Church in the Hills has a BA degree with a minor in music from Albion College, where she studies organ with John Obetz. She has been a church organist and choir director periodically for the last thirty years, the past six at Church in the Hills. A member of the American Guild of Organist, Dorothy continues to study by attending workshops both in organ and vocal music. The adult choir at Church in the Hills sings 3 out of 4 Sundays year round and number between 8 member in the winter and 25 in the summer. (Director of Music)
Our Wonderful Choir
Dottie Schaefer Clerk of Session
Dottie Schaefer has been a member of Church in the Hills for 8 years. After serving as an Elder for 6 years, she became Clerk of Session. Originally from Cincinnati, Dottie and her husband enjoy retirement and the opportunity it provides serving others. (Clerk of Session)
Church Treasurer – Kathy Munger
Kathy Munger- I’m originally from Wisconsin where I taught elementary education prior to changing my career to advertising. Married to Rick Munger for 20 years and retired to Bellaire 10 years ago. I Have enjoyed being a Church in the Hills member since 2007. This year is my first year of being the treasurer.
Session
Class of 2010
Bob Peters
Retired in 1991 after 36 years with Chrysler Corporation in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan. Married to his wife Ardith in 1951…four Children, thirteen Grandchildren, and two Great Grandchildren. Began attending Church in the Hills in 1997 and became a member in 1998. Bob Peters (Building)
Ron Lynch
Clam Lake owner since 1991. Member of Church in the Hills since 2003. Owner of 3 Private Schools in Ann Arbor before moving here full time in 2003. Father of 4 children and grandfather to 5. President 2009-2010 of the Bellaire Rotary Club Ron Lynch (membership chair)
Bob McClelland
My wife and I first met at Fisherman Paradise on Lake Bellaire in 1941 and we have been married for 57 years. We have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. We were very fortunate. We lived in the Detroit area where I was working in the Auto industry until we moved to Bellaire in 2000. It was like coming home and Church in the Hills has been a big part of our lives here. Our congregation has continued to grow since Pastor Andrew and his family arrived. I am currently serving as an Elder and consider it to be one of the highest honors a person could receive in a life time. I’m very active in the Rotary and the Three Lakes Association. I enjoy serving the community. Bob McClelland (Grounds)
Class of 2011
Bob Schaefer
Robert Schaefer, Elder, nine year resident of Antrim County. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and husband of Dorothy Schaefer, clerk of the Session. This is my second year as an Elder, having originally served as a Deacon at Lebanon Presbyterian in Ohio. I worked as a production manager for the Monsanto Company and now attend to personnel matters at Church in the Hill. I also provide lawn care for the church. (Personnel)
Fred Harris
Elder Fred Harris is married to Martha (40 years) three sons/daughter-in laws two grandsons and a third grandchild on the way. Currently employed by the Michigan Dept. of Human Services (38 years total) 30 years as County Director of Antrim and Kalkaska Offices. “Thankfully, my life has been a succession of grace filled/directed experiences bringing me to this place where I consider in wonder, how fortunate I am each day.” (Finance Chair)
Sue Schorfhaar
My name is Sue Schorfhaar and I’m currently serving as Elder for Worship. I was born in 1944 in Arlington, Texas to Christian parents who, along with our extended family, played an important role during my childhood in developing my character and spiritual well being. Over the next twenty years I married, become a mother, together with my husband raised two children, stayed active in church work and strived to pursue my art and music interest. We lived in Michigan ‘s Upper Peninsula from 1968 to 1996 at which time we moved to Bellaire and joined Church in the Hills. This is where God wants me to be to do the work he has planned for me. That work continues to be in the fields of music, art, and church growth, with an emphasis on worship and prayer. (Worship)
Class of 2012
Ted Whittlesey
Surrounded by so many dedicated members of Church in the Hills prods me to raise my level of contribution by involving myself in the good work this church is doing for the life of the church and community. Member of Church in the Hills since 2007. Ted Whittlesey (Finance)
Cynthia Tschudy
I am Cynthia Tschudy serving as session member for Christian Education. I have been married to Ron for 33 years with one son Jake. I taught art for over 30 years and presently run a pottery business with my husband. I have been a member of Church in the Hills since 1985. (Christian Education)
