Hallsport Christian Church
2182 Stout Rd.
Wellsville, New York 14895
Phone: (585) 593-3910
Email: churchoffice@hallsportchristian.org
2182 Stout Rd.
Wellsville, New York 14895
Phone: (585) 593-3910
Email: churchoffice@hallsportchristian.org
STAFF
Pastor Rich Bendelewski
Pastor Rich is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute, Lima, New York and is ordained through Elim Fellowship of Lima, New York and presently holds his license to minister with the Association of Evangelical Churches.
He feels called to serving churches in rural areas and understands the special needs of those living in those areas.His background experience as a farmer has aided him in relating to the difficulties and joys of living the country life. He has had the privilege of serving rural churches in the role as senior pastor which has given him the opportunity to see growth in numbers and Christian maturity. During the mid-1990's he served several churches in the western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania regions as the Area Representative for Elim Fellowship. Pastor Rich has a passion to see individuals grow in their relationship to God through Jesus Christ. He is confident that as each person matures they will have a desire to touch the lives of others in their community and the world.
Email: pastorrich@hallsportchristian.org
He feels called to serving churches in rural areas and understands the special needs of those living in those areas.His background experience as a farmer has aided him in relating to the difficulties and joys of living the country life. He has had the privilege of serving rural churches in the role as senior pastor which has given him the opportunity to see growth in numbers and Christian maturity. During the mid-1990's he served several churches in the western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania regions as the Area Representative for Elim Fellowship. Pastor Rich has a passion to see individuals grow in their relationship to God through Jesus Christ. He is confident that as each person matures they will have a desire to touch the lives of others in their community and the world.
Email: pastorrich@hallsportchristian.org
John Schoonover
John serves as a Deacon on the church board and as the church visual and audio media coordinator. John also leads the GUY-CO (Guys Under Yahweh and Christ's Authority) men's ministry. The group meets once a quarter.
Linda Orpet
Linda coordinates the Children's Ministries of HCC which includes the Li'l Praisers Nursery and Kid's Praise program. She also adds support and insight to the Destiny Dancers team.
Vanessa Bendelewski
Vanessa has a heart to see women realize their destiny in Christ. She guides the women in the church's women's ministry, Daughters of Destiny, and in expressing worship through the art of the dance with the Destiny Dancers. Her ministry in the church also includes leading Praise and Worship during the Sunday morning service and teaching Spirit-led Bible study classes on Wednesday evenings. Vanessa is available to speak at women's meetings and conferences. You can reach her via email or by phone.
Email: vanessab@hallsportchristian.org
Email: vanessab@hallsportchristian.org
Shirley Potter
Shirley leads the Intercessory Prayer group, is a deaconess on the church board, and is a member of both the worship team and Destiny Dancers. She also serves as the Assistant to the Hospitality Coordinator.
Joan Sherwood
Joan is faithful in her sevice as a deaconess on the church board and as the church janitor. She is also the teacher for the adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings.
Teresa Cline
Teresa is the Hospitality coordinator who brings together all the decorations for every special occasion happening at the church and organizes the meals. She is also a member of the Destiny Dancers.