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This Presbyterian Church has been part of the Ephrata community since 1910. Today, as part of the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO), Our Redeemer is a community of Christ-followers striving to live out our faith through Christ-centered thinking.

We are the redeemed – saved by God’s grace and not because of any merit on our part.  God chose us in Jesus Christ to be adopted as his children. The Bible is the written Word of God and proclaims to us the Good News of Jesus Christ, who alone is the way to our adoption as God’s children.

Our Essential Tenets are spelled out for us as an ECO congregation.  If you would like a clear, in-depth expression of these beliefs click here.

We attempt to live out the relational nature of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God loves us and sent His Son. We are to live in love toward one another.

Who is Who at Our Redeemer

Pastor

Mark Bassett

Since 2013, Mark Bassett has pastored Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Mark has experience all across the U.S., hailing from Detroit, graduating from Nyack College in New York as a philosophy major, and earning his Master’s Degree from Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York. Ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA), Mark has served churches in New City, New York; Blaine, Washington; and Moses Lake. The Bassetts spent two years as missionaries in Germany in the mid-1990s. His six years as teacher/counselor/principal at Moses Lake Christian Academy, and a decade serving in Grant, Adams, and Lincoln Counties for Assured Hospice as chaplain and patient care representative have given Mark a depth of understanding for the needs of a community. He teaches and counsels, leads youth to an understanding of their faith, and regularly challenges congregants to recognize the gift of Jesus in their lives and in the life of the congregation. Come any Sunday and meet Mark at a 9 a.m. service!

Worship Leader

Larry Dacy

Since 2015, with a brief break in 2021 & 2022, Larry Dacy as been the Worship Leader at Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church.  With decades of musical experience, Larry strives to lead worship in a manner that supports and enhances the weekly message, but also blends the ‘traditional’ and ‘contemporary’ styles of worship thus encouraging us all to worship together, no matter our personal music preferences.  Because music ministry itself can be used as a vehicle for spiritual growth, Larry strives to present songs that are theologically sound,  singable by all, and an offering of praise and worship to God.

Office Administrator

Matty Moore

Since 2021, Matty Moore has been the Office Administrator for Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church.  With over 15  years in marketing and administration, Matty is a natural in the office keeping the church moving forward.  Her desires to know people and encourage them to be involved in community are a perfect fit for the office and the church.  Married to Frank Moore, the Moore’s moved to Ephrata in the fall of 2016 with their daughters and quickly made Ephrata their home.  Stop by and visit Matty in the office or on Sunday morning and you’ll see how her passions for people and the church welcome you into our community.

Custodian

Glen Bauermeister

Since October 2017, Glen Bauermeister has been the Custodian at Our Redeemer Presbyterian Church.  Glen’s desire to make the church a welcoming place to everyone through the care of the facility is seen in every detail of his work.  His friendly smile, hard work, and dependability make him a valuable member of our team.  You’ll never find our facilities not ready for you thanks to Glen!

Larry Dacy

Music Worship Leader

Matty Moore

Office Administrator

Session

Current Elders

  • Dorothy Black
  • Kristen Dorsey
  • Katie Johnson
  • Ann MacKenzie
  • Tom Middleton
  • Caleb Mulder
  • Dave Plagerman
ORPC

Deacons

  • Kathleen Allstot
  • Gary Archer
  • Sandy Archer
  • Billie Middleton
  • Frank Moore
  • Dave North
  • Sandy North
  • Nancy Wenke

We are the redeemed – saved by God’s grace and not because of any merit on our part. God chose us in Jesus Christ to be adopted as his children. The Bible is the written Word of God and proclaims to us the Good News of Jesus Christ, who alone is the way to our adoption as God’s children.