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Our Staff
Rich Bregitzer
Pastor
Hometown: Mentor, Ohio now residing in Florissant, Missouri
Wife’s name: Pam
College and Majors: Community College of the Air Force, RHEMA Bible Training Center (Non-Accredited) and Berean College of the Assemblies of God — Police Science and Biblical History
Favorite sport: Cycling / Mountain Biking (but not with Jonathan)
Favorite movie: Napolean Dynamite
Favorite book: The Thirteenth Tale by Dianne Setterfield
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:13 ”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Passion: Encouraging people to explore their relationship with Christ.
Dream job besides what I am doing: Comic Book artist for Marvel Comics or pastor of small church in a mountain community
Random talent: Song writing, playing harmonica.
Tell us about the church: Overland Christian Church is a church of about 100 active members, but we are growing! If you realize that we serve an awesome God and if you're looking for a mix of contemporary and traditional worship in a casual setting with people of all ages then Overland might be the place for you.
Kassie Smith,
Youth Pastor
smith.kassandra@gmail.com
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
Birthday: 10-31-1985
Parent's names: Kyle & Kristie Smith
College Majors: Religion
College Minors: Spanish & Global Studies
Currently: Masters of Divinity at Eden Theological Seminary
Favorite Past-time: Reading books that aren't assigned to me for school
Favorite Bible verse: "Draw near to God and God will draw near to you." James 4:8
"And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
Passion: Helping children and youth experience God's love in exciting and new ways, especially in church and at church camp.
Dream jobs besides what I am doing: A researcher for one of those shows like "The Soup" where they just make jokes about TV shows because then I would get paid to watch TV all day!! or to be the Super Nanny.
Random talent: I can pick small objects off the floor with my toes.
Paula Lang,
Church Office Manager
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Husband’s name: Daniel Lang
Kids: Brandon, Danielle, Cory, Shane and Paul
College and Majors: Sanford Brown Associates in Applied Sciences Business Managment/Accounting
Currently doing: Office Manager/Raising Kids
Favorite Bible Verse: Jesus looked at them and said, 'With human beings this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.' Matthew 19:26
Favorite sport: Baseball
Favorite team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite book: The Shack
Dream job: I am doing it
Amy Page,
Accompanist & Vocal Choir Director
Amy Page was born in Carlyle, IL. She attended Murray State University in Murray, KY and received a Bachelor of Music Education. Amy is currently the Choir Director at Wesclin High School in Trenton, IL. In her free time, Amy is working on a graduate degree in Educational Administration at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Amy enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking, listening to music and reading. She is married to Rick.
The OCC Vocal Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:30, beginning in late August, and running through May. You are warmly invited to join this group for fellowship, and to make a joyful noise!
Susan Morrell,
Handbell Choir Director
Susan Morrell is originally from Wisconsin and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. Susan has conducted and played in several church hand bell groups since 1995. She is an AGEHR member and has studied under many hand bell clinicians. Susan is married to her husband Jim and has three children. In her spare time she enjoys walking, doing "mom" things, and working in the yard.
Hand bells are a very important part of the music ministry at Overland Christian Church, and Susan invites you to join us for practices on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Hand bells allow the ringers to experience both the joy of music and the satisfaction of service as group members work together to ring praise to the glory of God. Individual lessons are available upon request. All are invited to join us in the very special art of hand bell ringing!
Honoring the Past, Focused on the Future!
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