---Ministry Team
BRUCE NOENNIG
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
701.388.4740
Pastor Bruce is a semi-retired Associate Pastor of Zion. He has been on the staff since October 2017. In the fall of October 2022 he entered into his “new normal” of working 15 hrs (or less) per week. He is involved in making visits; assists in worship services, and preaches about once a month. He leads some Bible classes and meets with members as needed. He has spent his entire ministry in the MN North district having the privilege of serving God’s people in seven congregations. If you want a glimpse on his perspective on ministry, read 2 Cor. 5:14-15, 1 Cor. 15:58, and 1 Peter 2:15.
DAN ABRAHAMS
VISITATION PASTOR
CONTACT: revabe@arvig.net
218.841.8130
Pastor Dan provides care for congregants who are ill or home-bound. He also leads adult bible studies at Zion and ministers to congregations in the region. Pastor Dan has 50 years of experience in Pastoral Ministry in a Parish setting. He served as Senior Pastor at Zion from 1990 until 2009. He continues to care for many of Zion’s members. Pastor Dan is married to June Abrahams.
KELSEY OPSAHL
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRY
CONTACT: ziondldirectorofministry@gmail.com
218.530.0143
Kelsey oversees and organizes office ministries including Sunday morning worship publications, volunteer teams, technology team (TechSperts), congregational records, church calendar, and other administrative tasks vital to the life of the church. Kelsey also develops, implements and sustains congregational communication programs along with supervising the office assistant and ensures staffing during office hours. Kelsey lives in Detroit Lakes. She is a member of Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA). In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, volleyball, bowling, cycling, and spending time with her dog, Harper.
KATELYN HAARSTICK
FAMILY LIFE COORDINATOR
CONTACT: ziondlfamilylifecoordinator@gmail.com
Katelyn’s areas of focus are Family Ministry and Life Groups. Under these two categories she oversees Sunday School, Family Vacation Bible School, and various Zion events. She works with Zion families to understand their needs and struggles and uses it to form ministry events and Life Groups. Katelyn is married to Thomas and they are blessed with two wonderful kids, Peyton and Danica. In her free time she enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her family, reading, and craft nights with her friends.
BRENDA HOUTS
MINISTRY ASSISTANT
CONTACT: zionministryassistant@gmail.com
Brenda assists in the daily operations at Zion. You will see her often at the front desk in the office. She uses her gifts to support the Zion staff and ministry action teams in countless ways. Brenda worked over 30 years with SJE in several positions, the last serving as Executive Assistant to the CEO. She is retired and enjoys maintaining her football sized garden and mowing her several acres of yard. She is married to Gene Houts and they have 5 grandchildren.
LORI WEISS
FACILITIES MANAGER
CONTACT: 218.847.7630
Lori manages and cares for the facilities and grounds at Zion. She builds, repairs, cleans, and installs. Lori stewards the spaces we call our church home. Her best tool: her work ethic. Lori grew up working on her family’s farm in Iowa. She holds many life experiences involving care and maintenance. For the last 17 years, she has managed and cared for the Zion property. Lori is married to Michael Weiss and they have two grown children; Matthew and Andrea, and two grandchildren; Teddy and Evelyn.
MARK GLAWE
HEAD USHER
CONTACT: 218.841.1518
Mark prepares Zion for worship. He enables access into Zion, powers on equipment, and sets out documents for use. He recruits and leads the usher teams who serve during the worship service. Mark is a lifetime member of Zion. He has serves as an user, Elder, and substitute Sunday School teacher. Mark is a farmer and shares the many similarities of church life and life on the farm. He is married to Julie Glawe and they have two children: Daniel and Ashley, and 6 grandchildren.
DAVE CHRISTEN
HEAD USHER
CONTACT: 574.727.0016
Dave prepares Zion for worship. He enables access into Zion, powers on equipment, and set out documents for use. He recruits and leads the usher teams who serve during the worship service. Dave has many years of experience in ushering and volunteering at his church. He also works with veterans and is an assistant for the night shift supervisor at the Pepsi Cola company. Dave is married to Toni Christen