First United Methodist Church of Orlando

2008 Lay Leadership

2008 MINISTRIES COUNCIL

Chairperson Carol Conner
Vice Chairperson Suzanne McGovern
Stewardship Chaiperson
Secretary of Ministries Council
and Congregational Gathering
Joyce Bowden
Building Committee  
Conference Lay Delegates David Miller
Eleanor Craeford
Alternate Conference Lay Delegates Ruth Morrison-Hakeem
Dennis Murray
Education/Discipleship Marsee Perkins
Endowment  
Finance David Miller
Lay Leader Kim Lee
Nurture Angie Majors
Carol Self
Outreach Mike Latham
Staff Parish Jeff Chandler
Stewardship Suzanne McGovern
Board of Trustees Ed Lobnitz
Wesley Child Development Center  
Witness Leon Mausser
Worship Chuck Wood
Youth Brittani Acuff
David Miller, jr.
District Cluster Reprsentative Debby Manuel
Clergy

Dr. Gary Spencer, Senior Pastor
Rev. Britt Gilmore, Associate Pastor
Rev. Rodney Wallace, Pastor of Senior Adult Ministries & Congregational Care

Program Staff Dick Smith Church Administrator
Holly Eby, Children's Ministries
Candie Whitney, Communications
Bill Shortal, Director of Music and Worship Arts
Ethna Bergstrom, Assistant Director
Steve Schneeberger, Youth Director

 

Congregational Gathering 2008

Carol Conner, Chairperson       Joyce Bowden, Secretary

Brittani Acuff Jane Easterling David Miller, Sr.
Amy Allen Phil Easterling David Miller, Jr.
Cheryl Allen Dot Freeman Joni Smith Mitchell
Dutch Anderson Jack Gresham Mark Henry Mitchell
Barbara Anklam Dan Hall Marty Murray
Fred Anklam Fran Hall Annette O'Brien
Ron Badgley Blaine Henry Neill O'Brien
Sarah Beaver Doris Holliday Linda Palmer
Edna Benson Amy Hopkins Claudine Penn
Ken Benson Francis Hopkins Bob Penn
Alice Bolster Henry Hopkins Marsee Perkins
Brad Bolster Henry "Hap" Hopkins II Michael Perkins
Joyce Bowden Jane Horton Mary Ann Phillips
Robert Butsch "Butchie" Inman Joe Raffo
John Cant Jack Inman Norma Raffo
Yolanda Cant Alan Jewell Jim Reinhardt
Nancy Cantrell Karen Jewell Kay Reinhardt
Todd Carr Diane Kirk John Richard
Ruth Cary Helen Kirst Diane Robinson
David Caylor Molly Lagatta Edward Robinson
Vicky Cecil Carol Latham Helen Schimming
Ed Cepull Michael Latham Pat Schwartz
Sue Cepull Kimbark "Kim" Lee Carol Self
- Melanie Lee Bob Smith
Jeff Chandler Lisa Lietz Charles Stopford
Charlie Collins Conrad Lobley Phyllis Stopford
Carol Conner - Vernon Swartsel
Ted Conner Ed Lobnitz Wendy Tanenbaum
Eleanor Crawford Gloria Lobnitz Thelma Tice
Brandi Day Bob MacLeish Donald VanScoyoc
Jeff Day Angie Majors Lynda VanScoyoc
Kelly Demmo Debby Manuel Betty Wagner
Gina Dole Doris Manuel Paul "Skip" Wagner
Linda Downs Jim Manuel Chet Winsor
Carol L. Droessler Leon D. Mausser Chuck Wood
Helen Dyer Suzanne McGovern Gene Zimmerman
- - Katharine Zimmerman

 

EDUCATION/DISCIPLESHIP TEAM

Chairperson Marsee Perkins
Children's Council Holly Eby
Disciple Bible Study britt@fumc-orl.org
Wednesday Night Program/Activities Steve Schneeberger

 

Adult Sunday Experience Class Presidents/Coordinators

Aldersgate Steve Lietz
Chapel Butchie Inman
Cornerstone Sarah Beaver
Discovery Christy Henderson
Hearts in Scripture Terry Langston
Listen in His Name Jack Gresham
New Flight Angela Fuller/Melissa Payne
Stuart McRae Linda Hidek
New Covenant David Miller
NU Bob Smith
Pendergrass Lyda Ford
Turner Torrance Ann Jones

Staff Contacts

407-849-6080

Director of Children's Ministries Holly Eby, ext. 142
Director of Youth Ministries Steve Schneeberger, ext. 127
Pastor  

 

OUTREACH TEAM

Chairperson Mike Latham
Adult Mission Trips  
Alternative Christmas Gift Market Sue Cepull
Blood Mobile Ministry Kelly Demmo
Coalition (Monday night meals) Michael Dippy
Coalition (Transitional Housing) Conrad Lobley
Computer Ministry Bob Blue
Crop Walk Joe Robertson
Cuban Initiative Alan Jewell
Daily Bread - Christian Service Center Nancy Cantrell
Dominican Shoe Drive Mike Latham
Feed the Need Conrad Lobley
Florida U.M. Children's Home Sam Odom
Foreign Missions Mike Latham
Great Day of Service Mike Latham
Interfaith Hospitality Network Michael Dippy
Meals Ministry (Stork Meals) Johanna Clark
Meals Ministry (General Meals) Darby Turnipseed
Men's Computer Fellowship Walter Tripp
Military Family Support Edward Robinson
Outreach Love Ministry Caroline Walter
Prison Ministry (Kairos) Bob Lewis
Jim Reinhardt
Sewing Ministry Sue Cepull
Society of St. Andrews Mike Latham
TB Shelter (Homeless Coalition) Cathy Trenkle
United Methodist Men Randy Nunley
United Methodist Women Candie Whitney

Staff Contact -

 

NURTURE TEAM

Chairperson Angie Majors
Vice-Chairperson Carol Self
Bereavement Committee -
Cancer Support Group Betty Wagner
College Age/Military Ministry Regina McCall
First Friends Debbie and Jeff Chandler
Flower Ministry (Arranging) Judy Berry
Flower Ministry (Delivering)
..
Manna For Mothers Barb Shortal
Prayer Line Charleton Butler and Nell Tant
Random Acts of Kindness Ministry Conrad Lobley
Senior Friendship Club Candie Whitney
Singing Ministry Phyllis Edwards
Stephen Ministry Mark Crain
Stork Meals Christy Knox

Staff Contacts:
Rev. Rodney Wallace 407.849.6080 ext. 123
Candie Whitney 407.849.6080 ext. 136

 

WITNESS TEAM

Chairperson Leon Mausser
Vice Chairperson  
Alpha Mary Jo Davidson
Bicycle Ministry Barry Clay and Dawn Allen
Emmaus Blaine Henry
Mary Lynne Jewell
Greeters (Sanctuary)  
Hospitality Booth - Information Station Maria Waldrep
House Warmers Yolanda Cant
Igniting Ministry Yolanda Cant
Candie Whitney
Parking Lot Directors/Attendants  
Refreshments (Sunday Fellowship) Maria Waldrep
Visitation  
Web Site Design/Updates Charles Stopford
Other Participants Dan and Elizabeth Manely
Vernon Swartsel

Staff Contacts:
Rev. Britt Gilmore and Maria Waldrep

 

WORSHIP TEAM

Chairperson Chuck Wood
Acolyte/Crucifer -
Altar Guild Barry Clay
Communion Stewards Pat Rogers
Contemporary Music Chris Greening
Music and Worship Arts Bill Shortal
Sacred Dance Sharon Darin
Unity Players (Drama Team) Laura Crain
Ushers Britt Lovett
Staff Contact - Bill Shortal 407.849.6080 ext. 138

 

COMMITTEE ON LAY LEADERSHIP

Chairperson Dr. Gary Spencer
Vice-Chairperson  
Class of 2008 Jane Cole
Helen Kirst
Edna Benson
Class of 2009 Jack Inman
Brandi Day
Dutch Anderson
Class of 2010 Debby Manuel
Walt Beaver
Dan Manley
Ex-Officio Members Gary Spencer
Britt Gilmore
Kim Lee

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairperson Ed Lobnitz
Vice Chairperson  
Secretary Elizabeth Manley
Class of 2008 Kevin Eby
Charlie Mitchel
Class of 2009 Joe Nisbett
Vernon Swartsel
Bill Hussey
Class of 2010 Jackie Rosebrock
Ed Lobnitz
Elizabeth Manley
Linda Downs
Ex-Officio Members Dr. Gary Spencer, Senior Pastor
Britt Gilmore, Associate Pastor
Dick Smith Church Administrator

 

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Chairperson Jeff Chandler
Vice-Chairperson  
Class of 2008 Sarah Beaver
Ernie Palmer
Gloria Lobnitz
Class of 2009 Todd Carr
Charlie Collins
Amy Allen
Class of 2010

Jeff Chandler
Gina Dole
Cindy Schooler

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Gary Spencer
Rev. Britt Gilmore

Kim Lee
David Miller
Eleanor Crawford

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Chairperson David Miller
Vice-Chairperson  
Class of 2008 Tom Kurowsky
Norma Raffo
Mike Perkins
Class of 2009 David Miller
Warren Tedder
Hardee McAlhaney
Class of 2010

Mark Mitchell
Jerry Haralson
Al Reinhardt
Ex Officio Members by Position
Senior Pastor Dr. Gary Spencer
Associate Pastor Rev. Britt Gilmore
Church Administrator Dick Smith
Financial Secretary Janice Robins
Chair of Ministries Council Carol Conner
Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee Jeff Chandler
Chair of The Board of Trustees Ed Lobnitz
Chair of Stewardship Committee Suzanne McGovern
Lay Leader Kim Lee
Lay Members of FUMC Annual Conference David Miller
Eleanor Crawford

 

PERFORMING ARTS FOCUS GROUP

Carol Conner
Britt Gilmore
Laura Guitar
Betty Hussey
Liz Jenkins
Mike Latham
Kim Lee
Raymer Maguire
Gary McCall
Angie Majors
Elizabeth Manley, Chair
Debby Manuel
Joe Nisbett
Norma Raffo
Joe Robertson
Pete Sechler
Gary Spencer
Vernon Swartsel

 

ENDOWMENT AND MEMORIALS COMMITTEE

Chairperson  
Class of 2008 Britt Lovett
Annette O'Brien
Chet Winsor
Class of 2009 Beth Becht
Vicky Cecil
Class of 2010 Jack Inman
Eric Waldron


SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Class of 2008 Julie Mitchell
Ted Conner
Class of 2009 Linda Palmer
Dennis Murray
Class of 2010 Annette O'Brien
Molly Lagatta

 

CHILDREN'S COUNCIL

Chairperson Holly Eby
Council Members Laura Beaver
Bari Clark
Barbara Ferguson
Brandy Hand
Christy Knox
Lynn Luzadder
Cari Reinhardt
Evelyn Sechler
Kathleen Seow
Mary Jane Toothman
Director of Children's Ministries Holly Eby

 

WESLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Chairperson  
Class of 2008 Alison Asbury
Randy Nunley
Elin Hanley
Class of 2009 Kathy Adragna
Brandy Hand
Carol Schneeberger
Class of 2010 Johanna Clark
Sonya Wilder Johnson
Tim Smith
Director-Wesley Child Development Center
Director of Children's Ministries
Marty Murray
Holly Eby
Alternate Lay Delegates Ruth Morrison-Hakeem
Dennis Murray

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