Pastor David Bode Pastor Emeritus

Email: flcpastor@foothillslutheran.com

Pastor Bode served Foothills Lutheran Church for 14 years, retiring from the ministry after 42 years of service to the Lord and His Church. He continues to be involved and to serve God’s people at Foothills as Pastor Emeritus. He is also presently serving as the vacancy pastor of the congregation.

Raised in Ontario, Pastor Bode is a graduate of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines. He has also served parishes in Gasline (Port Colborne) Ontario and London, Ontario.

Pastor Bode has always had a passion for sharing God’s Word, and loves to preach. He also finds great joy in Bible study, always feeling that we learn something new every time we look at God’s Word. He looks forward to his service among the people of Foothills. He also looks forward to welcoming you to Foothills, as we share in God’s love for us in Jesus Christ.

Pastor Bode is married to Brenda. They have three adult children.

Miriam Winstanley Director of Parish Services

Email: miriam@foothillslutheran.com

Miriam became part of the Foothills Staff  in July of 2009 as a Parish Services Intern and now functions as our Director of Children and Family Ministry.  Miriam has a Bachelor of Social Work degree, and worked for 20 years in that field before being led to a change in vocation.  Supporting families, teaching, and sharing the love of Christ in Word and in music is what she loves!  Miriam is wife to Bruce and mother to three young adult children.