Nyssa Berhorst

Nyssa Berhorst converted to Catholicism in 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake.

She then graduated from College of the Ozarks with a B.A. in Theatre, moved to Kansas City, MO to concentrate on lighting design, before moving back to Branson to work at Sight and Sound Theatre as a Lighting Technician then Dresser and Lead Dresser in the Wardrobe Department.

After many years at Sight and Sound, the Lord blessed Nyssa and her husband of eight years with a daughter. She then left Sight and Sound to concentrate on the development of their baby. 

In the fall of 2019, Nyssa began to volunteer in the office at Our Lady of the Lake. The following January, she was hired part-time as Coordinator of Social Communication and Spiritual Retreats. Just three months after she started on staff, March of 2020 hit and the nation was shut down due to the pandemic.

Very quickly, the parish was able to live stream daily Masses for the parishioners and visitors of this beautiful community. Nyssa's role in coordinating social media became very important. In July of 2020, right after the office was back up and running, Nyssa and Lee were blessed with a second daughter.

In the Spring of 2021, the Pastor, Parish Manager, PSR Director, and Communications Coordinator either moved or retired. 

Nyssa now gained a new title of Digital Communication and Parish Engagement. With a new Pastor, Fr. J. Friedel, and new PSR Coordinator, Nickie Rivera, joining the office staff, Nyssa is excited for whatever the Lord has in store!