Leadership

I am the Office Administrator here at Living Waters.  My role is to support the congregation, staff, and pastor in their ministries.  My duties range from everyday office work to bulletin preparation, graphics and advertising, as well as managing the pastor’s schedule.  I believe God has called me to this position for such a time as this.  

I thoroughly enjoy administrative tasks and use it as my way of “Reaching Up, Reaching Out – God’s Love in Action”.  I do whatever I can on a daily basis to help those I come in contact with to feel God’s love in this place.

My family includes my husband, and 2 amazing young adults.  I enjoy walking, singing, fishing, boating and visiting extended family.

My name is Rhonda Goode and I love Jesus, black coffee, the mountains, hiking, and late night conversation with students.  I have a snap streak of 481 and love to head-bang to hard rock Christian music, my all time favorite band is Disciple.   In 2014, my husband (Bob) and I answered the call to serve in youth ministry.  Our desire was and still is for students to have a friend/relationship with Christ, become disciples of Jesus, and to take Christ love into the world to share with friends, family and beyond.  
We believe our purpose is found in Matthew 28:18-20, the Great Commission and that portion of scripture is referred to in 99% of the conversations with students.  We love students and all the “crazy” that goes along with youth ministry and believe this gen Z is worth fighting for. Jesus as our example, left the flock of 99 to rescue the 1.  We all need a Savior!  My favorite part of youth ministry is planning activities that mix Jesus with fun.  We have done Spring Hill winter retreats, hosted archery tag events, muck fest, and game nights.  We have been on two out of state mission trips and are planning to go again at some point. We would love to get to know your students very soon!

My position as the Financial Administrator entails processing our finances.  My main responsibility is to manage, process and support the Ministry Team’s financial activities.

I have worked at Ken's Village market for 31 years as a Clerk/Closing Manager and have have been the Financial Office Assistant the last 6 years.

I have been a part of the Methodist Church since 2004 and a member of this church since 2008.  I have been volunteering as the Visual Arts Designer for the last 3 years. I have two children a Son 21 and Daughter 19.

I have lived in the Indian River area since 1985.
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29
Heb 11:6: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

I serve Living Waters GMC as the Missional Outreach Coordinator, guiding a team of servant-minded volunteers to reach up to God and out into our community, while working closely with other area churches and agencies to provide aid for those in need.
The Congregational Care portion of my position consists of training and leading a group of volunteers to care for our church family.
Since birth, I have been a summer visitor to the area before moving to Burt Lake permanently in 1968. My son and I became members of the church in 1995 and I have served here since 1996, beginning as a children's ministry volunteer. I have served on SPRC team and also lead Bible Studies over the years. Around 2006, I became part of the church staff serving as Children's Ministry Director and Missions Team Leader.
Another call on my life over the years has been to Operation Christmas Child since the day I filled my first shoebox in 2000. Since then, I have moved through the Samaritan's Purse organization up to Area Coordinator for Northern Michigan, equipping a of team of 17 year-round volunteers.

Christ has inspired me to serve Him and others. Here are some of my favorite scriptures - Luke 18:16, Luke 14:23, Philippians 6:2.