Wyalusing Presbyterian Church is pleased to welcome our new Pastor, Bruce Jordan. Pastor Bruce began his tenure with WPC on Sunday, January 5th, as he led Sunday morning worship for the first time in his new position. Pastor Jordan has been Commissioned to serve Wyalusing by the Presbytery of Lackawanna for the next two years, with the possibility of extending that service. He lives in Clarks Summit with his wife, Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan, the Pastor of Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Wyoming, PA. They have two daughters, KD – 24 and Ellie – 20.
Bruce is a lifelong Presbyterian and has served the church in many capacities, serving as an ordained Deacon & Elder, Youth Ministry Director, Administrator, and Financial Secretary for the Presbytery, and most recently as Pastor for Langcliffe Presbyterian Church in Avoca, PA. He has also been very involved with church-run camps in several locations over the years.
Pastor Bruce feels called to serve Wyalusing and share in their “Salt and Light” ministry to the community. He shared this quote he recently read: “Salt is what gives zing and taste to food, and Jesus is calling us to be people who give purpose, meaning, and desire to life. Set the light on the lampstand and if it’s good, and if it’s real, and if it’s beautiful, people will come.”
Lynn Petlock is the Clerk of Session. Some say Lynn is the Clerk Extarordinaire! As chief officer at WPC, nothing gets past her watchful eye.
If you have any concerns please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Lynn.
Rachel Sznaider is our new Administrative Assistant. Rachel is a lifelong member of WPC and shares her many talents with us. She brings extensive administrative skills to her new position and is a whiz with words! As the administrative assistant, Rachel will publish the weekly newsletter, "Weekly Love," design the weekly bulletins and help prepare for the worship services, among many other tasks. Rachel is the go-to person in the church. You can find her in the office from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Tues, Weds-Thurs).
We are pleased to welcome Tiffany Collins as the treasurer for WPC. Tiffany will share her experience and expertise in her new position, and we are excited to have her watchful eye on church finances.
Books, periodicals, videos and more: all of this is under Shannon's diligent care. She is the go-to tech wizard for many of our audio-visual needs. Shannon can be reached by leaving her a message in the librarians mailbox.
Marilyn has served in many positions during her lifetime at Wyalusing Presbyterian Church. She is truly a faithful servant and is always helping others. Marilyn is always using her gifts and talents for WPC. Marilyn takes on this task energetically, and with much gratitude we thank her. Deb Minturn is assisting Marilyn.
Lorna serves with much care as another of WPC's financial secretaries. Lorna provides a valuable safeguard for financial record keeping. Lorna has been a valuable addition to our staff.
John Petlock is the Groundskeeper for WPC. John meticulously maintains our landscape and makes our church grounds beautiful season after season. John is a master of many talents. You name it, John can fix it. John's great care for the church, its properties, accessibility, and its mission are the stuff of legend. John is a great steward of WPC.
