Newsletter

Feb 2012

Our Staff

Ron Meyr - Sr. Pastor
Pastor Ron Meyr has lived in Viera, FL for the past 13 years. He and his wife Pam came from New Jersey (Lakehurst), where they were involved in starting congregations. They have two grown sons, both of which graduated from Rockledge High and are alumini of the University of Florida. They both now live in Philadelphia.

Originally, both are from Missouri, and they met at one of our church's colleges. Pam has degrees in Early Childhood Education and Social Work.

Pastor Meyr enjoys all aspects of the ministry -- especially preaching, Bible Study, and visitation. He has been fortunate to be a part of Faith 'Viera' since it's inception. He enjoys the outdoors, kayaking, camping, etc. Pastor Meyr looks forward to meeting you, and being of service to your family in whatever way he can.

You can contact Pastor Meyr at 321.636.5504 or rmeyr@faithviera.org.

Al Bielenberg - Assisting Pastor
Pastor Al Bielenberg has the title of Assisting Pastor. Pastor B retired in 1994 after serving his last pastorate in Ft. Lauderdale, where he served for 12 years. He is a graduate of our Concordia Bronxville and our Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He teaches the Adult Bible class on Sunday mornings and serves in connecting with people in home and hospital visitation. He is married to Phyllis who is active in the Women's Fellowship, the Book Club and the Choir. Pastor B serves Faith congregation in a part-time capacity.

David Timmerman - Director of Christian Education
David was called to Faith ‘Viera’ in 2007 to serve as their Director of Christian Education (DCE). He works with all ages through; Bible Studies, Sunday School, gatherings, retreats, outings, youth groups, Confirmation and more.

David is married to his beautiful wife, Sonya, has one daughter and has a dog named Hercules. Both David and Sonya are originally from Minnesota; where they met in high school. They both attended Concordia University-Nebraska; Sonya received a degree in Education and currently is a Drama teacher in Titusville. David received a degree in Psychology and a certificate in DCE ministries. They were married in 2005 and moved to Hilton Head Island, SC; where David was a DCE at Island Lutheran Church.

David loves his job, but in his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, golfing, and going to the beach to relax and sometimes to fish.

You can reach him at 321.636.5504 or dtimmerman@faithviera.org.

Maryrose Beerman - Music Director
Maryrose Beerman and her Husband just recently joined the Faith 'Viera' family. To contact her please email her at mrbeerman@faithviera.org

Judy Thompson - Church Administrator
Judy Thompson has been the Church Administrator for Faith 'Viera' since they opened their new sanctuary and office building in 1998. At that time, the church had a membership of about 110. Faith has now grown to almost 700 members with four worship services.

Judy and husband, Dorsey, moved to Brevard in 1998 due to a job transfer (for Dorsey) to the Space Center. Prior to Florida they lived in Washington State where she also worked as a Church Admin. Job transfers have moved the Thompsons from sea to shining sea over the past 20 years. God has blessed them with their longest stay in Brevard County where they hope to stay!

Judy can be reached at 321.636.5504 or jthompson@faithviera.org.

Al Crittendon - Congregational President
Al was born December 3, 1942 in Michigan. Baptized on March 14, 1943, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caro, Michigan. Graduated from Caro High School in June 1961, in Caro, Michigan. Served in the U.S. Navy in June 1961 - June 1965. Served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force and TX Air National Guard. Al and his wife, Jo, were married in Annapolis, Maryland on June 13, 1964. They have 3 children. Al is a career engineer, having worked for RCA 13 years and retiring from Grumman after 32 years. Al and Jo have lined in the Melbourne, FL since May 1991. His Hobbies include; golf, Bible study, gardening and working with Habitat for Humanity on homes for needy families.

Henry (Hank) Bornemann  Head Elder
 
Hank was born in Flushing N.Y. on July 27, 1954 and baptized in St John's Lutheran Church in College Point N.Y. He graduated WT Clarke High School in June 1972. He served in the US Army, during the Vietnam War, with the 25th Military Police Co., 25th Infantry Division. After separating from the military in 1975, Hank worked a variety of jobs at LaGuardia/Kennedy and Newark  Airports with American Airlines. He met his wife Cheryl while she was working with Northwest Airlines. They transferred to Faith Viera from St John's Lutheran Church in Holbrook N.Y. were Hank served as a deacon, vice president and president of the congregation. Cheryl served as secratary. Hank has three sons from a prior marriage, Chris 30, Brian 29 and Patrick 26, and they have 2 children at home, David 17 and Caraline 13. Hank is active with veteran organizations and Special Olympics.