Anna LichtsinnDirector of Children's Weekday Ministryalichtsinn@atonementfargo.orgI am the Director of Children’s Weekday Ministries here at Atonement and am very excited to be a part of such a wonderful program.
I began working at Atonement in the preschool area in November 2008. I have enjoyed being able to share my spirituality with children and families and have grown tremendously in my faith. Every day is a new learning opportunity and I thrive on each and every one. In my new role as Director, I have a strong desire to maintain the quality of care that families have become accustomed to. It is a blessing to be able to provide quality early childhood and school age programs for such amazing children and to teach them about God’s wonderful message.
When I am not at Atonement, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful family. My dad, Craig, resides in Wheaton, MN (my home town) where he farms with my younger brother Adam. Our farm has been in our family for over 100 years and is my favorite place to be when I am not in Fargo. My mom resides in Goodyear, AZ where she is finishing up a new degree and hoping to move back to the area in the next year. My younger sister, Jade, lives in St. Paul, MN where she works for a Christian adoption agency and will be starting grad school this fall. I also enjoy long walks with my loving two-year-old yellow lab, Duke. He is definitely a large part of my life!
Cindy WielandDirector of Children's Ministrycwieland@atonementfargo.orgAs Director of Children’s Ministry, my responsibilities include administering our Sunday morning kids program, Faith Factory, to children ages 3 years old through 5th grade. In addition, I enjoy organizing family friendly events and kid events to promote family time and build community with young ones.
I’ve enjoyed being a teacher and creative large group leader since 1998. I recently expanded my role as director in August 2007. It’s amazing to me to see how God has used my past work experiences to prepare me for this job.
The best part of Children’s Ministry is I have the privilege of teaching children about the love and grace of Jesus Christ. And, at Atonement, we teach the truth found in the Scriptures in a fun, creative and exciting way! Skits, game shows, puppets and creative storytelling are just a few of the ways we bring the Bible stories to life and make learning fun for the children.
My husband, Andy and I have been married since 1996 and we have 3 young children. In my spare time, I like to scrapbook, rollerblade, run, teach aerobics, and spend time at the lake. However, my favorite pastime is living large and laughing with my family.
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us” Hebrews 12:1b
Beth WolfJC Clubhouse Coordinatorbwolf@atonementfargo.orgI have directed JC Clubhouse, the Wednesday night children’s program, since it began in 2002. It is such a joy to teach kids about Jesus and His love for them. If we can impact lives at this young age, just think about the influence we might have on the rest of their lives!! As part of JC Clubhouse, we have a “teaching time” during the opening which is typically a skit or puppets or game show. Along with a team of very creative folks, I help to develop this teaching time as well as the rest of the kid’s activities. I also help with some creative Sunday morning planning and the Faith Factor Bible School week. Another part of my job is co-directing the summer children’s musical with Jarl. We have done this since 2002, and have even started to write our own musicals!!!
During my spare time, I work as a speech pathologist in the Fargo area!! I participate in the bell group at Atonement as well as a contemporary music group. I am married to Dale and we have two children, Andrew and Sarah. I enjoy reading and creating scrapbooks when I have time.