Meet Our Leaders
Parish Administrator
Nina Merciadez
Nina Merciadez, originally from Jersey City, moved into the Woodbridge Township area. She became a member of Grace Church in 1998, started teaching Sunday School and then became the Parish Assistant in September 2000.
She is the Editor of the Grace Unto You newsletter, selecting articles to inform everyone of God’s Love. Her job description has greatly expanded over the years, is the Financial Secretary and is now the Parish Administrator.
She is grateful and blessed to serve the church and its people.
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Her two adult daughters are married and she has one grand-dog and two grand-cats. Nina likes to garden with her husband Mel, listen to music, solve puzzles, and watch mysteries.
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Minister of Music
Nancy Quattrocchi
Nancy Quattrocchi provides music for worship by playing the organ and piano, directing the choir, and assisting the Pastor in leading hymns and liturgy. She also enriches weddings, funerals, and holiday services throughout the year.
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Her work includes selecting and preparing liturgically appropriate music, coordinating with musicians, and collaborating with the Pastor and Worship and Music Committee. With strong accompaniment and rehearsal skills, she ensures meaningful and uplifting worship.
Nancy began playing organ at 16 at Sayreville Methodist Church and graduated from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. She has served churches for over 50 years, joining Grace in 1999.
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She cherishes time with her family and church community and feels blessed to serve Grace Church as its musician.
“Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!” — Psalm 98:4
Deacon
Gail A. Cruz
Deacon Cruz, a lifelong Lutheran baptized at six months, has grown in faith through three congregations—St. Matthews (VA), Trinity (Jersey City), and Grace (Perth Amboy).
A graduate of Saint Peter University with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Communications, she retired from the finance industry before completing the Diakonia program through the ELCA New Jersey Synod.
She is a woman of deep faith who believes in the power of prayer and gratitude expressed through action. Her ministry of evangelism and relationship-building led to the creation of the Midweek Refresh Discipleship Group, encouraging others to follow Jesus.
A mentor to youth and an advocate for victims of domestic violence, Deacon Cruz lives her faith through service and compassion.
Liturgical Liaison
Susan Spiecker
Susan has been a cherished member of our congregation since 1969. Over the years, she has faithfully participated in the life of the church, sharing time, gifts, and friendship with generations of members.
Susan’s long-standing presence is a living reminder of the deep roots and enduring spirit that sustain our church family.
Presently, Susan serves as the Church Council President. Susan has been periodically on the council for many years.
Susan formally a graphic designer, was part of the team that created the first bulletins in-house. That position of creating the bulletin is now a staff position called the Liturgical Liaison.
In this position, Susan is responsible for creating all bulletins that are needed for Grace’s services.