Rev. Alyssa Mitchell moved to Mindoro and became our pastor in June 2018. She was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD (the Northeast corner of the state).
On May 20, 2018, she completed her Masters of Divinity degree. And on June 18, 2018, she was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. This is her first call as a Pastor. Pastor Alyssa was installed on July 8, 2018.
Pastor Alyssa and Jared Mitchell were married on July 28, 2018,
On May 20, 2018, she completed her Masters of Divinity degree. And on June 18, 2018, she was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. This is her first call as a Pastor. Pastor Alyssa was installed on July 8, 2018.
Pastor Alyssa and Jared Mitchell were married on July 28, 2018,
Our organist, Sharon Pfaff, is a life-long member of Lewis Valley. Sharon is retired from the Melrose-Mindoro schools after being the Choir Director for many years. She is married to Wendell and they live in Mindoro. They have two children and four grandchildren.
Our treasurer, Jodi Anderson, is a member at Mindoro. Jodi is married to Dustin and they have three children. Jodi is involved in many areas of the community: Treasurer for the parish, Girl Scout Leader, Melrose-Mindoro Choir & Band Parents member, Town of Farmington Treasurer... Jodi was also the Mindoro Spanferkel 2014 Citizen of the Year.
Our custodian at Mindoro Lutheran is Cheri Timm, a life-long resident of the Mindoro area and a custodian at the Melrose-Mindoro Schools. Cheri has kept Mindoro Lutheran looking beautiful since she started here in 1998. Cheri is married to Mike and they have three daughters and two grandsons.
Our custodian at Lewis Valley Lutheran is Jo Ann Nelson who is also a member at Lewis Valley. Jo Ann is married to Jerome and they have two daughters and three grandchildren.
The parish administrative assistant is Mona Van Riper. Mona is a life-long member of Lewis Valley. She and her husband Russell have three daughters and two grandsons.