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Meet the Members of Our Church Staff

It is thanks to our outstanding staff that Grace United Methodist Church is able to serve God and help members of our congregation, our community, and our world. We are grateful to all who give of their time to help the church in its work.


Rev. Cindy KargesRev. Cindy Karges
Senior Pastor




Pastor Lee WigertLee Wigert
Associate Pastor

“Grace United Methodist Church is one of the most — if not the most — friendly, accepting, and supportive churches I have been associated with in 30 years of ordained ministry. The worship services are full of joy, enthusiasm and spirit. The mission outreach program is one the top in the Nebraska area. The music ministry is awe-inspiring. The laity is very committed to the Lord; to supporting education and outreach; and supporting the budget needs of the church.

We have a wonderful staff at Grace United Methodist Church. There is a solid commitment to pastoral care, supportive ministry, and to preaching and proclaiming the Gospel message. Our new Family Life Center has provided increased opportunities for ministry to our members, friends, neighbors and the entire community. Our Health Ministries program attends to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of members. We are 'whole people in a whole world' working for the Lord's will to be done.”




Pastor Oscar PerezOscar Perez
Pastor for Grace Hispanic Congregation




Lori ChristyLori Christy
Christian Education Director & Bell Choir Director




Denise HauffDenise Hauff
Office Manager




Ruthie KelleyRuthie Kelly
Office / Part-time




KarinaKarina Zepeda
Secretary for Grace Hispanic Congregation




Carol CabaCarol Caba
Youth Choir Director

“Grace Church is filled with people who love the Lord. Through our diversity, we each bring our God-given talents to the work and worship of the church. It is a blessing for me to be part of a congregation that enjoys worshipping through music.”




Marian TurnerMarian Turner
Bookkeeper

“I feel the people at Grace Church demonstrate the love and care which Jesus Christ taught.”




Judy ReimerJudy Reimer
Parish Nurse

“Grace Church is important in providing a health ministry which promotes wholeness in our personal and collective lives. Lives that pursue balance in spiritual, physical, mental, and social aspects.”




Kathlene SmithKathlene Smith
Organist & Chancel Choir Director




Shirley Sandstedt
Stephen Ministry Coordinator





Thank you also to our many volunteers, including the folding group, whose members give their time each week to fold the church's Grace Vine newsletter to mail to church members.

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