Pastor Tim Loehrke, Interim Senior Pastor
I was born in Bryan, Ohio. My father was an LCA pastor his whole life. My wife, Sue and I were married in November 1972 at my Dad’s church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Westlake, OH. I attended Defiance College but graduated with a BS in Secondary Education from Ohio Northern University. I then went on to teach High School in Painesville and Campbell School Systems in Ohio. I then changed careers and enlisted in the Coast Guard and later became a Commissioned Officer. After the Coast Guard I became a Software Instructor in manufacturing for Boeing and a private company. I began my seminary studies at Seattle University, School of Theology and Ministry and received my MDiv in 2007 from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. I accepted a call to Word and Sacrament at Cross Lutheran Church and School in Pigeon, MI where I was Pastor and Principal. I was also Dean for the Michigan Mission District of the NALC from which I retired on June 10, 2018. Sue and I have two beautiful granddaughters from our daughter, Jennifer and her husband Brian, who live in Howland, Ohio and is only 4 miles away from where we live. Our son Matt and his wife Anna live in Missoula, MT. Email Pastor Tim at t.loehrke@grace43081.org
I was born in Bryan, Ohio. My father was an LCA pastor his whole life. My wife, Sue and I were married in November 1972 at my Dad’s church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Westlake, OH. I attended Defiance College but graduated with a BS in Secondary Education from Ohio Northern University. I then went on to teach High School in Painesville and Campbell School Systems in Ohio. I then changed careers and enlisted in the Coast Guard and later became a Commissioned Officer. After the Coast Guard I became a Software Instructor in manufacturing for Boeing and a private company. I began my seminary studies at Seattle University, School of Theology and Ministry and received my MDiv in 2007 from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. I accepted a call to Word and Sacrament at Cross Lutheran Church and School in Pigeon, MI where I was Pastor and Principal. I was also Dean for the Michigan Mission District of the NALC from which I retired on June 10, 2018. Sue and I have two beautiful granddaughters from our daughter, Jennifer and her husband Brian, who live in Howland, Ohio and is only 4 miles away from where we live. Our son Matt and his wife Anna live in Missoula, MT. Email Pastor Tim at t.loehrke@grace43081.org
Lora Moore, Director of Music Ministry
Lora joined the Grace Lutheran church family in August of 2013 and is thrilled to lead the music ministries of Voices of Grace, Grace Youth Choir, Octave of Grace and Grace Ringers! Prior to her tenure at Grace, Lora also served in the congregations of North Community Lutheran Church and Indianola Presbyterian. Lora is a veteran public school teacher of 32 years and has extensive background as a head choir director having most recently completed her sixth year as the first choir director of Hilliard Bradley HS. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education degree from Capital University and a Masters of Arts in Music Education from The Ohio State University. Lora and her husband Dave are members of Grace having joined in October of 2014. Lora and Dave have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of their daughter, Lindsey. Email Lora at l.moore@grace43081.org
Lora joined the Grace Lutheran church family in August of 2013 and is thrilled to lead the music ministries of Voices of Grace, Grace Youth Choir, Octave of Grace and Grace Ringers! Prior to her tenure at Grace, Lora also served in the congregations of North Community Lutheran Church and Indianola Presbyterian. Lora is a veteran public school teacher of 32 years and has extensive background as a head choir director having most recently completed her sixth year as the first choir director of Hilliard Bradley HS. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education degree from Capital University and a Masters of Arts in Music Education from The Ohio State University. Lora and her husband Dave are members of Grace having joined in October of 2014. Lora and Dave have been married for 32 years and are the proud parents of their daughter, Lindsey. Email Lora at l.moore@grace43081.org
Linda Hoch, Organist
Linda has been the organist/pianist at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church since August of 2001. Prior to her arrival at Grace, she was the interim organist for 8 months at Parkview United Methodist Church in Columbus. Linda graduated with honors from Defiance Sr. High School in 1997. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Capital University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. While at Capital she was the organist for Sunday morning chapel services from 1997 to 2000. Linda has studied organ with Bruce Deniston, Janet Linker and Michael Murray. Linda graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She currently works as staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy on E. Dublin-Granville Rd. and Maple Canyon. Linda is married to Christopher Hoch (whom she met at Grace) and has two children: Benjamin (Benny) and Margaret (Maggie). Email Linda at lkgraf102078@earthlink.net
Linda has been the organist/pianist at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church since August of 2001. Prior to her arrival at Grace, she was the interim organist for 8 months at Parkview United Methodist Church in Columbus. Linda graduated with honors from Defiance Sr. High School in 1997. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Capital University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. While at Capital she was the organist for Sunday morning chapel services from 1997 to 2000. Linda has studied organ with Bruce Deniston, Janet Linker and Michael Murray. Linda graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She currently works as staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy on E. Dublin-Granville Rd. and Maple Canyon. Linda is married to Christopher Hoch (whom she met at Grace) and has two children: Benjamin (Benny) and Margaret (Maggie). Email Linda at lkgraf102078@earthlink.net
Jocelyn Shuman, Director, Little Blessings Preschool
Jocelyn has a Bachelor's Degree from Capital University and has been the director for Little Blessings Preschool for 15 years. She has been awarded the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children - Program Administrator of the Year Award, as well as the "Hometown Hero Award" from Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial. She has been married to her husband Mike for 40 years and has three children and two grandchildren. Jocelyn and Mike have been members of Grace for 35 years. Email Jocelyn at littleblessingspreschool@grace43081.org
Jocelyn has a Bachelor's Degree from Capital University and has been the director for Little Blessings Preschool for 15 years. She has been awarded the Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children - Program Administrator of the Year Award, as well as the "Hometown Hero Award" from Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial. She has been married to her husband Mike for 40 years and has three children and two grandchildren. Jocelyn and Mike have been members of Grace for 35 years. Email Jocelyn at littleblessingspreschool@grace43081.org
Molly King, Youth & Family Ministries
Molly King is married to Mike and they have two sons, Matthew and Brendan. They live outside of Delaware and have a black lab. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Arts in Lay Ministry with a specialty in Christian Education. Teaching is in her background as she graduated in 1990 from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, she substitute taught for a few years before teaching Kindergarten at a Preschool. Since graduating from Seminary she has worked at four different churches. At each church she has had a different role working with Christian Education and Youth programs. She has been to three National Youth Gatherings, taking a youth group to two of them and presenting on Disability Awareness in the church at the other. Email Molly at m.king@grace43081.org.
Molly King is married to Mike and they have two sons, Matthew and Brendan. They live outside of Delaware and have a black lab. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2006 with a Master of Arts in Lay Ministry with a specialty in Christian Education. Teaching is in her background as she graduated in 1990 from The Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, she substitute taught for a few years before teaching Kindergarten at a Preschool. Since graduating from Seminary she has worked at four different churches. At each church she has had a different role working with Christian Education and Youth programs. She has been to three National Youth Gatherings, taking a youth group to two of them and presenting on Disability Awareness in the church at the other. Email Molly at m.king@grace43081.org.
Marjie Penn, Administrative Assistant
Marjie has served as Grace's receptionist/secretary for six years. When not answering the phone, greeting visitors or producing the weekly Sunday bulletins, she co-produces the monthly newsletter and creates programs for weddings, the Joyful Noise! Concert series and other projects as needed. She is a long time member of Xenos Christian Fellowship and resides in Gahanna with her husband Jim, Maine Coon cat named Fiona, and three feral cats. She has a married son Ryan, daughter-in-law Sue, and two step-daughters. Marjie enjoys creative projects, crocheting, and volunteers for Project Linus, an organization that distributes blankets to hospitals and foster children. You can find her most Tuesday nights at a jam session at Java Central coffee shop, and volunteers as a member of the Rag Tag Worship Band that performs in Ohio prisons, playing flute, percussion and ukulele. Email Marjie at office@grace43081.org
Marjie has served as Grace's receptionist/secretary for six years. When not answering the phone, greeting visitors or producing the weekly Sunday bulletins, she co-produces the monthly newsletter and creates programs for weddings, the Joyful Noise! Concert series and other projects as needed. She is a long time member of Xenos Christian Fellowship and resides in Gahanna with her husband Jim, Maine Coon cat named Fiona, and three feral cats. She has a married son Ryan, daughter-in-law Sue, and two step-daughters. Marjie enjoys creative projects, crocheting, and volunteers for Project Linus, an organization that distributes blankets to hospitals and foster children. You can find her most Tuesday nights at a jam session at Java Central coffee shop, and volunteers as a member of the Rag Tag Worship Band that performs in Ohio prisons, playing flute, percussion and ukulele. Email Marjie at office@grace43081.org
Kathy Wahlenmaier, Financial Manager
In 2015, Kathy joined the Grace staff as Financial Manager. After 22 years working for a global corporation, Kathy is happy to be working in this warm, where-everybody-knows-your-name environment. God’s timing is amazing! She and her husband, Roy, were married in 1970 and have lived in Johnstown since 1982. They have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. ‘Grandma’ is Kathy’s favorite title these days. She is a member of the Church of the Ascension and of the American Legion Auxiliary in Johnstown. When not in the office, she enjoys reading, baking, monthly card club, cheering on the football Buckeyes, and spending time with family and friends. Email Kathy at k.wahlenmaier@grace43081.org
In 2015, Kathy joined the Grace staff as Financial Manager. After 22 years working for a global corporation, Kathy is happy to be working in this warm, where-everybody-knows-your-name environment. God’s timing is amazing! She and her husband, Roy, were married in 1970 and have lived in Johnstown since 1982. They have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren. ‘Grandma’ is Kathy’s favorite title these days. She is a member of the Church of the Ascension and of the American Legion Auxiliary in Johnstown. When not in the office, she enjoys reading, baking, monthly card club, cheering on the football Buckeyes, and spending time with family and friends. Email Kathy at k.wahlenmaier@grace43081.org
Helena Zvansky, Business Manager
Helena joined the Grace staff as Business Manager in March of 2017. She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and moved to the Sunbury area in 1988. She has been a member of St. John Chrysostom Church since she and her husband were married in 1982. She has three married daughters and three grandchildren. For over 27 years she has been an Administrative Assistant, thirteen of those years she was Administrative Assistant and Director of Transportation at Big Walnut Schools. She has also worked for Olentangy Schools and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Email Helena at h.zvansky@grace43081.org
Helena joined the Grace staff as Business Manager in March of 2017. She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and moved to the Sunbury area in 1988. She has been a member of St. John Chrysostom Church since she and her husband were married in 1982. She has three married daughters and three grandchildren. For over 27 years she has been an Administrative Assistant, thirteen of those years she was Administrative Assistant and Director of Transportation at Big Walnut Schools. She has also worked for Olentangy Schools and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Email Helena at h.zvansky@grace43081.org
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