Favorite Bible Verse: 

Romans 12:1

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“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

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Roz joined the staff of Faith Immanuel Church September 2022 to serve as a transitional pastor.  She is no stranger to our congregation, having served as a Commissioned Ruling Elder at Progress-Immanuel Church in 2016-17 just before the merger with Faith Church, and as a Pastoral Care Assistant at Faith Immanuel after the merger in 2017-18.

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Roz is an Elder at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Lebanon.  She completed Commissioned Lay Pastor training in 2010 and received a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in 2019.  Her initial training was in the legal field, and she works part-time for the Lebanon County Courts as a Child Support Hearing Officer.  Roz and her late husband Nick Burkholder have two grown daughters.  She enjoys making music (vocal, string bass, and hand bells), and all things outdoors.

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Favorite Bible Verse:
Romans 12:12

”Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
 
Wanda Beaver began serving as Interim Music Director at Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church in October 2022.  She became a part of the music ministry at Faith in July 2017 as Associate of Music Ministries until her retirement in 2020.  Her prior commitments over the last twenty years included serving as Music Director/Organist at Highland Presbyterian Church in Newport, and Music Director/Organist at Progress Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg.  She has also performed as piano accompanist for various musical productions over the years.  Wanda enjoys sharing the joy of music with her piano students, teaching privately from her home in Mechanicsburg. 
 
Wanda enjoys spreading the joy of music through the worship service.  She firmly believes that music should be an inspiration to all, but most importantly, done for the Glory of God.  

Favorite Bible Verse:

Colossians 3:23 – 24

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“Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.”

Carolyn joined the staff of Progress-Immanuel Church in 2008 as their administrative assistant/financial secretary.  Prior to this she has worked as an elementary school teacher, an adult basic education teacher, homeschool teacher, and as treasurer for several organizations.  She is a graduate of Messiah College with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Minor in Music.

Carolyn is married to the Rev. Dr. Frank Frischkorn, who recently retired as the Regional Executive Pastor for the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware. They are members of West Shore Baptist Church, Camp Hill, where Carolyn is a Community Group Leader She and her husband have two adult daughters and a sheepadoodle. Together Carolyn and her husband enjoy traveling, time with family, summers by the pool or beach, and scrapbooking. Carolyn served as the Treasurer for the Academy of Christian Training and Services. 

Favorite Bible Verse:

John 3:30

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"He must increase, but I must decrease."

Christine joined the staff of Faith Immanuel in September 2022. She is a graduate of Susquehanna Township High School and Messiah University with a B.A. in Studio Art. She is grateful to share her many talents with the Faith Immanuel community.

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Christine enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her family. She is an iconographer, trained in the byzantine tradition. She also enjoys singing and playing folk instruments.

Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 92:11

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“For He will give His angels charge of you to guard you in all your ways.”

Joe joined the staff of Faith Church in June of 2013. Prior to this, Joe worked as a carpenter for over fifteen years and is a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, did maintenance work for over ten years, and has been doing lawnmowing “forever”! He is married to his wife, Jenny, for 33 years, and they share their lives and home with their nephew William who they actively raised. His interests include lawn mowing, gardening, and tinkering around the house. 

Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 31:14

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“But I trust in you, LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’” 

Sam Shallcross was a lifelong member of Progress-Immanuel Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the Worship Committee and faithfully lends his audio engineering expertise as he runs sound for our many in-person and livestreamed worship services and special events. He is retired from the Department of Revenue after 35 years of service and now works as a part-time shuttle drive for Fred Bean Ford/Kia for over two years. His lovely wife Karen transferred her membership to Faith Immanuel in late 2018. They have been married for more than 35 years, and together they enjoy football, hockey, golf, and trains. Sam has also played the trombone for many years including in the CD East High School Band.

Favorite Bible Verse:

Zephaniah 3:17

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“The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His Love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”