ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - Jacky Gartner
Jacky is married to Doug and they have been members of the church since 1988. Jacky came to faith as an adult after facing a health crisis in her life. She loves learning and has completed many Christian courses over the years including David Riddell Counselling and a preaching course. Jacky has been involved in pastoral care and visiting over many years at the church. She has been involved in cancer support for many years.
Living on a 50 acre lifestyle block enables Jacky to follow her love of animals, especially training her dogs in competition agility and obedience and rescuing cats. Fitness is a priority - particularly involving events in race-walking.
Jacky is married to Doug and they have been members of the church since 1988. Jacky came to faith as an adult after facing a health crisis in her life. She loves learning and has completed many Christian courses over the years including David Riddell Counselling and a preaching course. Jacky has been involved in pastoral care and visiting over many years at the church. She has been involved in cancer support for many years.
Living on a 50 acre lifestyle block enables Jacky to follow her love of animals, especially training her dogs in competition agility and obedience and rescuing cats. Fitness is a priority - particularly involving events in race-walking.
FINANCE MANAGER - Mary Rose Urgel
Mary Rose, or Marose as she is fondly called, is from the Philippines and came to New Zealand with her husband and three children in 2010. They settled in Taupo since January 2011. For her, being in a new country means starting a new life. She decided to leave a career in the medical field and became a full-time mother for five years before going into Business Administration.
She was a member of the Mainly Music team from 2013 to 2015.
Mary Rose, or Marose as she is fondly called, is from the Philippines and came to New Zealand with her husband and three children in 2010. They settled in Taupo since January 2011. For her, being in a new country means starting a new life. She decided to leave a career in the medical field and became a full-time mother for five years before going into Business Administration.
She was a member of the Mainly Music team from 2013 to 2015.
Dale Boddy- Administration Assistant
Dale moved from Wellington in 1982 when she joined the Baptist Church. She has one son and three grandchildren. Dale moved from Wellington in 1982 when she joined the Baptist Church.
Dale previously owned a dance studio in Taupo for many years. Dale enjoys trying to give as much time as she can to the church. Dale is an Elder, leads a Home Group, works two days in the church office, supports CAP, is rostered on the teams for cleaning, power point, help desk and counting the offering.
Dale enjoys the company of her dog –Bobby.
Dale moved from Wellington in 1982 when she joined the Baptist Church. She has one son and three grandchildren. Dale moved from Wellington in 1982 when she joined the Baptist Church.
Dale previously owned a dance studio in Taupo for many years. Dale enjoys trying to give as much time as she can to the church. Dale is an Elder, leads a Home Group, works two days in the church office, supports CAP, is rostered on the teams for cleaning, power point, help desk and counting the offering.
Dale enjoys the company of her dog –Bobby.
Elsie Skelton - Administration Assistant
Elsie lived in Taumarunui - just over the hill - all her life until semi-retirement 10 years ago. She has a married son Mark, who is a boat builder here in Taupo and a daughter, Lynelle who lives in Hamilton.
They each have two children. Elsie is married to Philip and together they have farmed for 45 years.
Elsie was a member of the Taumarunui Baptist Church where she was a Deacon and Secretary/Treasurer (over 20 years), Budget Advisor for their Social Services Trust (18 years), Treasurer for the Christian School (4 years) and part of the Music Team and general factotum.
Since coming to Taupo she has eased back from "church activity" to concentrate on giving back to her husband and family.