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ATLAS of Sioux Center
Our Location:
315 1st Ave. NE Telephone: (712) 722-4900 Email: atlas@mtcnet.net Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: Friday: Our Team:
Carol Kramer: Mentor Coordinator As Mentoring Coordinator at ATLAS of Sioux Center, I recruit, train, and encourage our volunteer mentors as they walk alongside hurting people. "Love them; don't try to fix them" is one my favorite bits of advice to the mentors. I enjoy introducing mature Christians to those who want to grow through mentoring. I delight in seeing the body of Christ doing the work of God in our community. Thirty years ago God lead me to Iowa with my husband. God continues to guide us and our three adult children into an exiciting future of service in His Kingdom.
Harlan Van Voorst: Staff Mentor My name is Harlan Van Voorst and I am grateful for 2 birthdays, one in 1950 and the second on May 1, 1970 when I gave my life to Christ. On that journey God has given me a supportive wife, 3 grown kids and 4 grandchildren. I love life, nature and challenges and have spent many years in the counseling and construction professions. My wife Karen and I are waiting for open doors and God's timing to go and share the gospel of love and our passion to the Lakota people on the Pine Ridge Reservation. My life verse is: "He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of you, to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8) I also love the following quote, " Attending to the suffering in the world is a gentle practice, not a harsh ideal, and such a thing we do when we are not so busy, so fearful, or so occupied."
Amy Keahi: Director/Staff Mentor I live in Sioux Center and am married to Tony Keahi. Tony and I are passionate about and involved in combining music and prayer with intimacy with God. I also enjoy being involved in and watching sports. In 2005, I was challenged to come up with a personal Biblical mandate. I put a lot of time and prayer into this mandate, and I believe that it accurately describes my passions, and my favorite verses, so I would like to share it with you: “I will seek intimacy with God (Matthew 25:1-13) by passionately worshipping Him (Romans 12:1-2), surrounding myself with others who will encourage me (Hebrews 12:1), being obedient to God (II Peter 1: 5-11), and viewing my life in light of eternity (Philippians 1:21-22).”
Ashley Egdorf: Office Manager My husband, David and I live in Sioux Center. We really enjoy being outside and golfing together. I also have a passion for music and love to sing. I am grateful to be a part of the ATLAS staff and enjoy sharing a smile with those who walk in the door. I pray that ATLAS continues to grow in this community and clients will continue to be touched by the love of Christ. "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another." (John 1:16)
Melanie Pottebaum: Staff Mentor My husband Alan and I live on an acreage near Sioux Center. We have four great kids: Jacob, Madison, Carsyn, and Camryn. Together we enjoy raising German Shepherds, camping, and spending time with family and friends. I joined the ATLAS staff in 2005 and have found it a true blessing. I am especially passionate about helping people find freedom from the things that keep them from experiencing true joy in their life. I believe that joy can only be found in a relationship with Christ marked with depth and genuine worship. At ATLAS, we are called to walk with others on the journey to discover this joy, and for that, I am blessed that God placed me here. No one is beyond the reach of God's amazing grace, and it's a privilege to experience His ability to transform lives every day. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future...nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39
Barb Dykshorn: Receptionist I'm married to Alan and have four kids - David, Jon, Levi, and Maggie. We live on a dairy farm near Sioux Center, and enjoy spending time with family and friends, and attending our kids' activities. As a receptionist at ATLAS, I enjoy greeting and interacting with the people that walk through the doors of ATLAS. I pray they experience God's love & grace when they come here.
Karen Van Voorst: Receptionist My name is Karen Van Voorst, and I am married to Harlan. We have 3 children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and 4 grandchildren. It has been a true blessing to be in ministry together with my husband. Almost 2 years ago I started out volunteering at ATLAS, spent a lot of time here, and was truly blessed to be a part of this outreach. I recently joined the staff at ATLAS of Sioux Center and am here part-time. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is to meet and greet the people that walk through our doors and making them feel welcome. My personal walk with Jesus is such an enjoyable journey, and I love to incorporate the ministry of ATLAS into that. To walk along with and support hurting people each and every day is a true blessing from God. My husband and I have a true passion for the Native Americans, and if God calls us to that someday, our goal is to take the model of ATLAS to the Lakota people. "For I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day." 2 Timothy 1:12
Liza Tegeler Prayer & Worship Coordinator At ATLAS of Sioux Center, my main job is to partner with the Holy Spirit in uniting the community and churches through prayer and worship. I lead and organize intercessory worship services that are held twice a month, and I hope to equip and empower people around me to use their talents and gifts for the Lord. I grew up in Northeast Iowa, but am currently living in Sioux Center. I visit my family back home often, but God has blessed me with great community and fellowship in this area as well. I am happy to call Northwest Iowa my home. I am excited about the things God is doing in Sioux Center, and I am blessed to be a part of His perfect plan for our community. |
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