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A Warm Welcome to Pastor Jacob Dandy as Our New Senior Pastor!

Praise be to God!

Trinity Lutheran Church is thrilled to announce the installation of Pastor Jacob Dandy as our Senior Pastor. This is a momentous and joyful occasion in the life of our congregation, and we give thanks for God’s guidance in bringing us to this point.

We invite everyone to join us in prayer for Pastor Dandy, his family, our congregation, and Zion Lutheran Church as we embark on this new season of ministry together.

This is a time of celebration and gratitude as we come together as a church family to honor and thank God for His faithfulness.

“To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:21)

Meet Our Pastors

 

Rev. Jacob Dandy
Senior Pastor 
 

Rev. Marty Reed
Associate Pastor 

Pastor Mike Carney
Assistant Pastor

Melissa Blanton, Church Organist

Melissa Blanton is a devoted church musician with over 30 years of experience.  “It is a tremendous privilege to be a part of leading the divine service,” she says.  Melissa plays the piano, organ, and violin; gives both classroom and private music lessons; and enjoys arranging and composing music for church. Outside of her church responsibilities, she runs a YouTube channel called “Ivory Melodies” where she shares her love for music. Melissa’s passion for music and love of the Lord make her a valued member of the church community.  

Rhonda Gierstorf, Church Secretary & Co-Music Director

Rhonda Gierstorf received her B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance in 2018 from MWSU. She has been active in Trinity’s Handbell Choir for over 30 years, and currently serves as the Director. She is also the Co-Director of the Adult Choir and Chamber Choir, and a frequent soloist.

Rhonda also serves as the Church Secretary and teaches Choir and Handbell Classes at TLS. She teaches private piano and voice lessons at her home studio and at Harper Haus Music in Platte City.

Rhonda and her husband, Shane, have been married 22 years. Their daughter, Olivia, is a gifted MUA in Kansas City.

Outside of work, some of Rhonda’s favorite things include game and trivia nights with family and friends, cooking, traveling, genealogy, and performing in community theatre.

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!” Psalm 98:4

Lottie Lee, Co-Music Director