Barb Sorgius has served as the Director of Adult Ministry since August 2023. Barb has been a member of Calvary Lutheran Church over 30 years. She has moved frequently due to her husband, Steve’s jobs. She has lived in Columbus, IN, Tucson, AZ, Santa Fe, NM, Fort Wayne, IN, Indianapolis and Greenwood. Barb spent 39 years in the education field working with all ranges of students from preschool though college level. She has fond memories of starting and directing three Lutheran preschools in Santa Fe, NM, Fort Wayne, IN and Indianapolis. Barb received her bachelor’s degree in elementary and a kindergarten endorsement from Ball State University. She received three master’s degrees from Indiana University in school administration, elementary education, and special education. Barb and her husband, Steve, have three adult children, Brad, Keith, and Stacey. They cherish the time spent with their 3 grandsons, Briggs, Bowen, and Will. Barb also enjoys traveling, reading, flower gardening, and live theater. She feels it is a true privilege to serve as the Director of Adult Ministry. Barb loves finding interesting speakers for Lunch & Learn, locating unique restaurants for Lunch Out, leading Stretching Souls, watching free movies with fellow seniors at the Franklin Artcraft Theatre, planning day outings for all to enjoy, and organizing volunteers for Operation Christmas child, Christmas mug filling, Easter egg filling, and Grandparents/Special Persons Day. She would love to see the attendance of seniors (55 yrs. and older) growing in Lunch Out (1st Wed. of each month, 11 AM), Lunch & Learn (3rd Wed. of each month, 11 AM, in narthex ) and Stretching Souls (somewhat like Silver Sneakers) Thursdays, 12-1 PM, in the narthex area.
Debbie Yates and Barb Sorgius presented a PowerPoint presentation of their Viking excursions to Greece, Turkey and Italy. Fifty people were in attendance, so the presentation was moved to the church Sanctuary. The large screens were used, so all could see the pictures clearly. The presentation was well received. People enjoyed how Debbie and Barb's excursions followed Paul’s journey, during Biblical times. Their favorite excursion was Ephesus, where Paul preached from a large rock area shown in the PowerPoint. Bible passages were read by Laura and Steve Currier, which further connected Paul’s journey to their excursions.
