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Pastor Anita Lang
Greetings in the name of the Lord.
I am Pastor Anita Lang. I was born in Angol, Chile with the privilege of growing up in a Methodist Christian Family. I have three wonderful boys; Orlando, Pablo and Esteban.
Professionally I am a teacher, graduated from Arturo Prat University. I also worked as a nurse for over thirteen years in the hospital of Angol, Chile.
In Chile I worked in the Methodist Church in many different positions including Sunday School Superintendent, Program Secretary, Delegate and representative of my Local Church in the Conference, Preacher, worked with Missionary Groups, etc.
I came to the United States in March of 2006 and quickly began working in the United Methodist Church as the UMW Hispanic Language Coordinator. From there I began my journey as a licensed Local Pastor in 2010. As an immigrant I was faced with the challenge of leading Anglo Churches in a language that was not native to me. With dedication, enthusiasm and with the help of God, facing this challenge has made me a better pastor and leader.
I have a bachelor’s in theology with the Latin American Biblical University in Costa Rica, and today, I am working on a master’s degree in Socio-Religious Studies (genders and diversities) with the National University of Costa Rica and the Latin American Biblical University in Costa Rica, and have recently finished the Advanced Course of Study, which is a Master Class level program offered by Garrett Evangelical Seminary.
Greetings in the name of the Lord.
I am Pastor Anita Lang. I was born in Angol, Chile with the privilege of growing up in a Methodist Christian Family. I have three wonderful boys; Orlando, Pablo and Esteban.
Professionally I am a teacher, graduated from Arturo Prat University. I also worked as a nurse for over thirteen years in the hospital of Angol, Chile.
In Chile I worked in the Methodist Church in many different positions including Sunday School Superintendent, Program Secretary, Delegate and representative of my Local Church in the Conference, Preacher, worked with Missionary Groups, etc.
I came to the United States in March of 2006 and quickly began working in the United Methodist Church as the UMW Hispanic Language Coordinator. From there I began my journey as a licensed Local Pastor in 2010. As an immigrant I was faced with the challenge of leading Anglo Churches in a language that was not native to me. With dedication, enthusiasm and with the help of God, facing this challenge has made me a better pastor and leader.
I have a bachelor’s in theology with the Latin American Biblical University in Costa Rica, and today, I am working on a master’s degree in Socio-Religious Studies (genders and diversities) with the National University of Costa Rica and the Latin American Biblical University in Costa Rica, and have recently finished the Advanced Course of Study, which is a Master Class level program offered by Garrett Evangelical Seminary.
Debbie Rush, Office Manager
Debbie Rush has been working as a church office manager since retiring from an Administrative Assistant position at Gateway Technical College. She came to Elkhorn First UMC in October of 2019, after serving in similar positions at Vernon Lutheran ELCA in Mukwonago WI and Oak Creek Community UMC in Oak Creek WI. You can find her in our office Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm. You may also see her around the church building as she teaches piano lessons to aspiring young musicians.
Debbie Rush has been working as a church office manager since retiring from an Administrative Assistant position at Gateway Technical College. She came to Elkhorn First UMC in October of 2019, after serving in similar positions at Vernon Lutheran ELCA in Mukwonago WI and Oak Creek Community UMC in Oak Creek WI. You can find her in our office Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm. You may also see her around the church building as she teaches piano lessons to aspiring young musicians.
Debbie Vogt, Organist/Pianist
Debbie has played organ and piano for churches in both Wisconsin and Illinois (Lutheran, United Methodist, Congregational U.C.C., Episcopal). She earned two American of Guild of Organists professional certificates. The first one was the Service Playing Certificate (SPC) and the second one was the Colleague Certificate (CAGO). She also works as an adjunct instructor at Gateway Technical College. She and her husband Jeff live in Elkhorn. Their two adult sons, Peter and Ed, also live in the area.
Debbie has played organ and piano for churches in both Wisconsin and Illinois (Lutheran, United Methodist, Congregational U.C.C., Episcopal). She earned two American of Guild of Organists professional certificates. The first one was the Service Playing Certificate (SPC) and the second one was the Colleague Certificate (CAGO). She also works as an adjunct instructor at Gateway Technical College. She and her husband Jeff live in Elkhorn. Their two adult sons, Peter and Ed, also live in the area.