Rev. Robert Garrard, Senior Pastor
firstpresrlg@qwest.net
(307) 638-3345

Pastor Bob is a great spiritual leader and friend to us all. His ministry with this congregation has given each person the opportunity to grow and develop their faith, learn more about themselves, and see the dedication it takes to help lead the church Christ has given us. For more information about Pastor Bob, see the Pastor’s Page.

Rev. Jan Brooks, Interim Associate Pastor
firstpresjb@qwest.net
(307) 638-3345

Pastor Jan is serving as the associate pastor while the church is undergoing a transition process and the search for a permanent person to answer the call to this position. As an interim, Jan enjoys the opportunity to work this congregation during this time and seeks to serve the congregation in whatever capacity is needed at the time. As the Associate Pastor, Jan works closely with the Senior Pastor in all aspects of ministry within the congregation.

Laura Perry, Youth Director
firstpresyouth@qwest.net
(307) 638-3345

Laura’s work with the youth has been key to our youth program growing and becoming spiritually stronger. Not only does Laura coordinate all the youth activities, she makes time to spend with the youth outside of the church building. This helps her get to know our youth better, so that she can help them in their personal faith journey. Her vitality and love for youth ministry has touched the hearts and lives of our youth in many, many ways.

Laura Perry on the Youth Page

Caroline Carver, Children’s Ministry Director
firstprescmd@qwest.net
(307) 638-3345

Caroline is a long standing member of the staff and congregation. Working with our children during the most formative years of their lives helps shape their faith and values for years to come. Caroline’s love for the children and desire to see them grow in faith is born out in her dedication to all aspects of our children’s ministry and the skills she brings to the work.

Judy Bezek, Administrative Assistant
firstpresjcb@qwest.net
(307) 638-3345

Judy is a valuable member of the staff, as she helps keep the place running. Her work in the church office is vital to keeping the lines of communication open and helps to coordinate our efforts. She also keeps watch over the church calendar, writes the newsletter and is important to other vital parts of the church. In fact, her duties are so numerous, there’s no way to list them all here.

Marilyn Ham , Clerk of Session

Marilyn’s responsibilities include keeping the minutes of the meetings for the Session and Congregation, keeping the church records, and being one of the chief officers of the church. Marilyn’s dedication to this job is important to keeping our record books in order.

Greg Dyekman, Treasurer

Responsible for overseeing our finances, with the help of the Finance Committee, Greg also makes sure each week that our offerings are faithfully counted and deposited. Stewardship and accountability are his key words.

Betty Jo Mainwaring, Bookkeeper
firstpresbjm@qwest.net
(307) 638-3345

Betty Jo is the keeper of the accounts for our church. All expenses are submitted to her so that we can be good stewards of the financial support our members and friends provide for our church and its ministries.

Becky Tish, Choir Director

Music is deeply planted within Becky’s heart and soul. You can see it as she oversees our entire music program and especially as she directs our Chancel Choir. Her gift of music is shared not only in the classroom where she teaches, but in making our services more meaningful by the excellent selections of music she provides each week for the choir to share with us all.

John Hillabolt, Organist

This musician extraordinaire blesses our congregation each week with his glorious selections on the organ. It’s worth coming to church just to hear him play a variety of great musical works.

Deanna Dyekman, Children’s Choir Director

Leading our children in song, Deanna’s heart shines forth in the musical notes she helps our children to share. Our Sunday School and the occasional Sunday morning worship service is blessed with her talents and the music this young choir sings.

Kay Barnes, Handbell Choir Director

Kay is the inspiration behind these melodious ringers. With the ringtones of both a youth and adult bell choir, our congregation is treated to a regular rendition of some of our favorite hymns played on the bells.

Eleanor Lane, Organist

On those occasions when we need some additional musical assistance, Eleanor is more than happy to come and lend her talents at the keys. Her stylistic music and heart of faith sounds forth in the gift she shares with us.

Angie Lane, Nursery

Faithful to our youngest children, Angie is present each week in our nursery to care for our infants and toddlers during church and Sunday School. Her love for the children and patient, caring attention makes the nursery a wonderful place for our newest additions to the church family.

Raymond Hamburg, Custodian

No church is complete without the dedication of the person who oversees the upkeep of the building. Ray’s dedication and skill keeps our building and grounds neat and clean, and our facility running smoothly.

Cliff Hubbard, Custodian

Helping out on Sunday morning is Cliff. By arriving early and getting things set up and turned on, our members and friends arrive at a church building that is ready to receive them and make them feel welcome.