The Lead Team
The Lead Team at Lakeshore Community Church consists of teams headed up by both leaders and managers who oversee key ministries needed in the church. Each of these teams is listed below along with their mission statement and service opportunities so that you can get “plugged in” on a team that matches both your gifts and passion areas.
The mission of the Lead Team is, “to equip, empower and encourage servant-leaders in ministry excellence.”
- Provide training and tactical support for ministry leaders/managers
- Assist with general and corporate training
- Work in cooperation with overseers
Leader: Mike Pavone
Manager: Brian Ledbetter
Care Network
Joining together to best serve the needs of the people who call LCC home, the Care Network is a developing structure within Lakeshore whose intent is to address the needs of those in the church.
Leader: Rhonda Nowacki
Manager: Penny Strawcutter
Contact us by using our contact form.
Catering Team
“Warming Hearts and Serving Souls”
Here are some tasty samples of what we do
- Sunday morning coffee and donuts
- Communitiy Group Leaders Luncheon
- Leader Training
Leader: Tonya Schwenzer
Manager: Marilyn Edwards
Manager: Kathleen Knox
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Celebrate Recovery
No matter what your hurts, habits or hang-ups may be, there is hope.
Why Celebrate Recovery exists:
- Share, find refuge, belong
- Give and receive caring
- Learn vital life lessons
- Decide to change your life
Leader: Andy Britt
Manager: Pastor Herb Lawrence
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First Response Team
“To provide, in accordance with the New York State Good Samaritan laws, emergency medical care in life-threatening situations for our Lakeshore faimly and guests.”
Service Opportunities:
- Serving at the first response table during services
- Provide assistance with crowd control during an emergency.
- Contacting family members, if needed.
- Designated person to Call 911
- We will offer opportunities to work toward certifications for all first response team members.
Leader: Pastor Herb Lawrence
Manager: Shirley Lopez
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Friend Ship Company
The Friend Ship Company guides our children towards God through worshipping, learning and growing together.
Where can you fit in?
- Nursery: “Crow’s Nest”
- 1 & 2 year olds: “First & Second Mates”
- 3 - 5 year olds: “Skippers”
- K - 2nd graders: “Ship Mates”
- 3rd - 5th graders: “Captains”
Leader: Jill Freese
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Global Impact Team
“Extending the mission of Lakeshore beyond our building walls by serving missionaries through prayer, financial support and encouragement”
What we do:
- Provide support and information about the missionaries and organizations supported by LCC
- Support the local community by prayer, preparing and serving meals, and various events
- Serve our missionaries through prayer and financial support
Leader: Pastor Herb Lawrence
Manager: Sue Strowe
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Greet Team
“To honor God and show his love by providing a friendly, caring, and welcoming environment for everyone who enters Lakeshore Community Church.”
Service opportunities:
- Welcome people to LCC
- Pass out programs/pencils
- Smile!!!
- Assist those in need
- Collect the offering
Leader: Mary Neidert
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Grounds Team
“Sowing the seed to help others plant their roots in Christianity”
Service opportunities:
- Work Outside
- Plant Flowers and Trees
- Flower Bed Upkeep
- Shoveling and Salting our Side-walk
- Helping with Outdoor Events
Leader: Lon Schwenzer
Info Center
“The Place To Go When You Need To Know”
Service opportunities:
- Church Directory
- Information about the various ministries at Lakeshore
- Directions to the many classrooms
- Gift Bibles
- Community Group Planners
- Sign ups for events
Leader: Stephanie Supernault
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IGNITE Student Ministries
“Turning indifferent teenagers into difference makers for Christ”
Service opportunities:
- Revolution Jr. High
- Sr. High Bible Study
- Special Evens, retreats, trips, ect.
Leader: Pastor Cory Hunneyman
Manager: Sue Strowe
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Multimedia Team
“To open the eyes and hearts of people using creatrive media and technology as a tool to enhance and facilitate learning of God’s word.”
Service opportunities:
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Video Production
- Media Library management
- Support and Technology
Leader: Meredith Saluzzo
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Music Team
“To stimulate seekers and engage believers in worship though relevant music so they are prepared to hear, learn from, and apply God’s Word to their everyday lives.
Service opportunities:
- Vocals
- Band
- Writing
- Stage Crew
- Music Team Web Site
- Research
Leader: Pastor Frank De Luccio
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New Men In Christ
“Glorifying God by following His commands in Discipling, Developing, and Deploying men into service of family, church and community.”
- Daily Devotional
- Bi-Weekly Community Groups
- Monthly Meeting
- Annual Conferences & Retreats
Leader: Mike Fragassi
Manager: Tom Saluzzo
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Parking Team
“The Lakeshore Parking Team provides the cheerful first impression for those driving into the Lakeshore Campus.”
Our msision is:
- To cheerfully greet incoming visitors
- To direct cars to either the front or back lot
- To help all visitors in any parking direction that is needed
- To monitor and care for the safety of the incoming public while they are outside the building
First serve opportunities:
If you’re interested in helping, we will pair you with a team member on a Sunday morning. That way you will get to see what the job entails and whether this is something you would like to do. We do it rain, shine, or snow.
Leader: Jim Strowe
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Pathways Prayer Ministry
“To encourage people to share arm-in-arm walks and heart-to-heart talks with our loving Father.”
Service opportunities:
- Synergy and interactive prayer events
- Sunday morning face-to-face prayer
- Prayer walks and special community events
- Prayer support wherever it’s needed
- Willow Creek Leadership Summit Prayer Room
Leader: Patrick Simpson
Manager: Angela Lane
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Ripples Resources
“Get The Message!”
- LCC Sunday and Common Ground (midweek) messages are recorded and available on CD
- Each message is available after Sunday service every week
- You can get a complete message series packaged in a CD notebook
- You never have to miss a service message because you can just place an order to be picked up the following week
- You can pick up a catalog of all previous messages to choose from
- Materials are available for the various classes provided during the year
Joining Ripples is a great way to meet and get to know others at LCC! We can use your help and we will train you.
Leader: Barb Bianchi
Manager: Patrick Connell
Contact us by using our contact form.
Scripture & Setup Team
“Creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. People matter to God, and they matter to us.”
We help people connect to the theme of the service, inform them of upcoming events and inspire them to get involved.
Service opportunities:
- Welcome people to the service and make weekly announcements from the stage.
- Read the scripture verse(s) that the service focuses on.
- “Set-up” or introduce the drama/video
Leader: Andy Mitchell
Manager: Jean Henderson
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Spotlight Drama Team
“To connect with the audience with an atmosphere and message in a memorable fashion. Each player shall be confident in his or her role and responsibility.”
Service Opportunities:
- Acting
- Performance Director
- Writers
Leader: Annie Cash
Manager: Mario Cash
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Sunday Service Coordinator Team
“Gracefully coordinating all elements of the Sunday morning service for the glory of God”
Service opportunities:
- Overall flow of the service
- Responsible for supporting run-through’s and transstions throughout the service including stage support
- Assist performers and speakers
Leader: Dana Henderson
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Technical Production Team
“To enhance the Lakeshore experience of Christ though sound, video and lighting technology”
Service opportunities:
- Projection
- Theatrical & House Lighting
- Live Video and Taping
- Sound Mixing and Recording
Leader: Jason Patrick
Manager: Vic Lundell
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Visual Arts Team
“We exist to create exciting art that challenges the mind and stirs the heart so people can understand truth and see God in fresh new ways.”
Service Opportunities:
- Painting
- Sculpting
- Photograpy
- Videography
- Graphic Design
- Set Design
- Advertising
Leader: Pastor Frank De Luccio
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Wellspring Team
“Inspiring the Lakeshore Family and community by producing web and print media to reveal the impact of Jesus Christ .”
Service opportunities:
- Newsletter Writing
- Photography/Videography
- Web Server/Email Administration (Technical)
- Website Production
- Writing
Leader: Daniel Brewerton
Manager: Shari Brewerton
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Women’s Connection
“Women encouraging women to grow closer to Christ and one another.”
Perhaps you could help out with:
- Monthly meetings
- Annual retreat
- Christmas Brunch
Leader: Jennifer Shannon
Manager: Kathy Shepanski
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xLr8 Dance Team
“The purpose of the xLr8 Dance Team is to move people emotionally, intellectually and spiritually through movement and music.”
Service opportunities:
- Dance
- Choreography
- Music Selection
- Costuming
- Props
- Stage Design
Leader: Mary Erdogan
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