JERUSALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Meet the Staff

Reverend Daniel Bell, Pastor pastor@jerusalemlutheran.com

Pastor Bell was ordained in 1989.  He earned his Master’s of Divinity degree at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.  Since ordination he has served three congregations, having been at Jerusalem Church since 2004.   He married Debby Bell in 1985, and has one daughter, Christiana, who is studying at Bloomsburg College. Pastor Bell’s hobbies currently include home improvement projects, riding his motor scooter around town, and setting up his pottery workshop in the basement of his home.    Pastor Bell believes that real faith needs to be lived out in everyday life.  His sermons, which you can listen to by clicking here, are attempts to connect people’s lives with the Gospel.

Marie Eifert,Parish Administrator mail@jerusalemlutheran.com
Marie has been the parish administrator at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, formerly Christ Lutheran, since 1972.  She states that she has been here so many years because "I enjoy doing work for the Lord, and I also enjoy meeting and working with members of the congregation."

	Roy Ochenrider, Sexton
	Roy has been Sexton at Jerusalem Lutheran since 1995.  Roy states "My job is to keep the Lord's house clean and maintained.  If you need help with lighting, table set up, or if you have a question about use of a space, please see me.  I am available most weekdays and Sunday mornings."

Gina Cappel, Preschool / Childcare Center Director jccckids@wildmail.com

Gina has been with the Jerusalem Child Care Center since 1990, first as the pre-kindergarten readiness classroom teacher / director,and now as the director / administrator.  Gina finds the challenge of the daily interactions with 100+ children and their families very rewarding! She always greets her parents and their children with a big smile and a friendly hello.  Gina says "There is never a dull moment or boring day at JCCC!  Our kids are so cool!"

	Ruth Reed Liddle, Organist / Choir Director melody101@verizon.net
	Ruth has been the Organist / Choir Director since 2004.  She was a member of the former St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, having served as Organist there.  She has close to sixty years experience serving as an Organist / Choir Director for many local Schuylkill and Berks county churches.  She believes that "It's a joy serving the Lord in this capacity and making so many wonderful friends."

Michelle Moon, Youth Director youthdirector@jerusalemlutheran.com

Michelle joined the staff at Jerusalem Lutheran in January 2008.  She started out being baptized and confirmed as a member of Christ Lutheran.  Her best church memories were her confirmation and youth group experiences as a teen.  She has always had a desire to work with youth and thought of going back to college to be a teacher.  She changed her mind after being a teachers aide for a couple years and seeing how Christ has been stripped from the schools and how hard it is to instill morals and proper guidance without the love of God.  So when the Youth Director position opened up at Jerusalem Lutheran she saw it as her chance to reach out and help the youth and teens of today be God living adults of tomorrow.