“I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason, I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1: 15-16
Presbytery Friends, Every morning I wake up grateful for the love of Christ being expressed through faithful disciples in our Lake Erie Presbytery. Every day my prayers are full of joy for your commitment and service. In my role as General Presbyter, I am privileged to see a broad view of church life in this presbytery. I see ordinary acts of faith expressed consistently year after year. I also see extraordinary expressions of loving service. Both often go largely unnoticed as dedicated Christians quietly serve in Christ’s name without fanfare or applause. With this in mind,, I will highlight a mission or ministry of one of our churches that valiantly reflects the love of Christ. I hope that you will join me in giving thanks for these ministries.
This month, Anita Applauds:
Karen D. Haas, the Presbyterian Women Moderator of Lake Erie Presbytery and wife of Honorably Retired Pastor, Rev. James Haas, and Rev. Melinda Hall, wife of Rev. Nathan Royster, Associate Pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Church, Erie. Every year, the Mercy Center for Women in Erie chooses women whose service and leadership in the community are praiseworthy. This year Karen and Melinda are honorees. Well done, ladies, we celebrate you and are grateful for your service!
Karen Haas is an educator who works to support rKaren Haas is one of Mercy Center for Women’s 2026 Women Making History.efugee families, promote equity in education and strengthen opportunities for others. She is active in outreach and ministries at Wayside Presbyterian Church and serves on the board of the Multicultural Community Resource Center.
The Very Rev. Melinda HalThe Very Rev. Melinda Hall is one of Mercy Center for Women’s 2026 Women Making History.l, dean of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie, is dedicated to community partnerships and ministry creating opportunities for people to gather, belong and work together for the common good.
Rev. Anita Bernhardt
General Presbyter / Presbytery of Lake Erie
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