Pastor Drex has served congregations in Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan in a variety of capacities. At All Saints as head Pastor, Pastor Drex intends to be a servant leader. Even as Jesus washed the feet of the Disciples, the stole that Pastor Drex wears in worship symbolizes his willingness to do what Jesus did, to wipe the feet of the weary pilgrim, although our modern stoles are way too ornamental. Therefore, when you have a joy or a sorrow and wish someone to come alongside you, call the Pastor. He carries the Promises of God as bandages and as “life savors”.

Karen Parrish —
Worship Support Secretary

I have been a member of All Saints Lutheran church since 1999, and in January 2000 began work as the office secretary. Since becoming an employee, my role has changed many times. This flexibility has allowed me to meet the changing needs of the congregation, and the congregation has met the changing needs of my family. What a blessing!

Currently, I serve as the Worship Support Secretary, preparing bulletins and PowerPoint presentations associated with worship. I enjoy my work at All Saints, and the many volunteers and congregation members with whom I am fortunate enough to work every day. This is an exciting place to work, and I look forward to whatever changes God has in store for me and for All Saints.

Kate Zywicki —
Director of Lay Ministries

“So what is a DLM and what can we expect of you?”  Well, to tie into one sermon, I’m the sub-contractor for you, God’s road crew.  It’s my job to help you find your God-given talents and gifts, to know the various ministries of the church, and then to help you get plugged in.  Getting plugged in is a great way to deepen your relationship with God while getting to know His people and giving back to a community where you get “fed” every week. 

After nearly 10 years of attending All Saints, I launched this new part of my journey in faith in 2006.  God continually draws me to the book of Hebrews.  Please know that I keep all of you in prayer as we ponder how to live out Hebrews 10:23-25 in ministry: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.  Let us not give up meeting together…, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”  Know that I am praying and acting on how we can all “spur one another on toward love and good deeds”.  Remember, “WE are the church”!

Denise Clarey —
Preschool Director

Denise Clarey is the director and a teacher of Little Saints Christian School and she and her family have been members of All Saints Lutheran Church since 2005. Mrs. Clarey has experience at All Saints Lutheran Church having taught 1st/2nd and PreK/K Sunday School and has led as Sunday School Superintendent until fall of 2010.

Her educational background consists of a Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University and she is currently a certified teacher in the State of Michigan with endorsements in Language Arts and Science. Her classroom experience consists of teaching 2 years in a 1st grade classroom and one year in 4th grade in the public school system as well as owning and operating a Group Home Child Care.

She has over 50 hours of additional training in early childhood education and she has begun her Master’s degree in Reading from EMU.

She feels very blessed to be a part of the All Saints/Little Saints family and looks forward to a wonderful school year.