Our Staff....
Senior Pastor - Gary Bomhof
Pastor Gary assumed his duties as Senior Pastor on September 17, 2006. We look forward to his ministry here and to what God has planned for us as a congregation.
Pastor Gary can be reached by calling the church office - 403.346.5659 or email: gbomhof@firstcrcreddeer.org
Pastor Gary and JoAnn Bomhof
Director of Worship & Arts - Dale E. Dickau
Photo by Artistic Impressions Photography Inc.
Dale came to First Church in October of 1995. As a church musician it is his goal to lead the body of Christ into meaningful worship through music that is glorifying to God as prescribed in Psalm 33: 3 - "Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy."
Dale brings with him many years of church music experience. His training includes piano studies from the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto; Diploma of Music from Taylor University College (formerly North American Baptist College); choral conducting from Dr. Gary Bonner, California Baptist University; organ studies with Dr. Wendy Markosky, Canadian University College.
He leads and conducts the Chancel Choir of First Church, is the service organist, leads the Praise Band 'Ranan' and is the director of the Musicians In Training School (M.I.T.S.)
To contact Dale: office - 403.346.5659
email: ddickau@firstcrcreddeer.org
Youth Director - Cathy Tilstra -
Cathy assumed her postition June 15, 2005. Her duties will include working with all youth at First Church. Her focus this fall will be on the older youth 18-25 years of age.
Cathy brings a desire to see the youth of the church mentored and involved in the life of the church.
To contact Cathy: 403.346.5659
email: cathyvanessen@shaw.ca
Treasurer - Elsie McKinnon
email: emckinnon@firstcrcreddeer.org
Janitoral Services - Carla Kranenborg
Noah's Ark Playschool - Anita Andersen & Jane Sanguin
Anita and Jane work to make our playschool a safe and vibrant learning centre. They are in their sixth year of leading and teaching.
They can be reached at 403.314.0739 OR visit their page here
Welcome!
At First Church our purpose is to:
Celebrate Jesus,
Care for All People,
Commit to Service, and
Communicate God's Love.
We extend an invitation to you to worship with us and become involved in our vibrant family. Together we will seek God's purpose for the building of His kingdom here in Red Deer.