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Darrell Weber, PastorDarrell@zionmillstadt.com
Pastor of Zion since April 2005. Member of Zion.
Favorite Scripture Verse: 1 Peter 1:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
Favorite Song: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
Education: Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO in May 1995.
Ministerial Standing: Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (www.ccccusa.com), and the Evangelical Association of Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches (www.evangelicalassociation.org).
Married: to Marjie (Clepper) Weber - an RN at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
Children: Melissa & Rodrigo Rodriguez, Josh and Rachel.
Amanda Frierdich, Amanda@zionmillstadt.com
Office Administrator / Financial Secretary at Zion since 2022. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Favorite Scripture Verse: John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Favorite Song: “How Great Thou Art”
Work Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Mondays thru Thursdays; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays
Married: to Jason Frierdich.
Children: Samuel, Clara and Emma
Dave Maeder, Jr., Custodian at Zion since 2017.
Favorite Scripture Verse:
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Work hours: are flexible.
Sheila Peters, Preschool@zionmillstadt.com
Preschool Teacher at Zion since 2006. Member of First Baptist Church in Columbia, IL.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Education from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Favorite Scripture Verse: Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.”
Favorite Song: “In the Garden”
Certified and Licensed: State of Illinois and Texas for Preschool and Kindergarten.
Work Hours: see the Preschool page.
Married: to Rev. Jonathan Peters - Pastor of First Baptist Church in Columbia, IL.
Children: Christopher, Jordan, Micah and Eden
Tina Maeder, Preschool@zionmillstadt.com
Preschool Teacher at Zion since 2012. Member of Zion since 2016.
Favorite Scripture Verse: Matthew 6:9ff, “Our Father who art in Heaven …”
Favorite Song: “Amazing Grace”
Work Hours: see the Preschool page.
Married: to Dave Maeder, Sr.
Children: Beth, Dave Maeder, Jr., Stephanie,
Grandchildren: CC, and Jayce