Jennifer Allar
Nursery Supervisor
"Born to love horses," she had no choice, that is how Jennifer describes her love affair with equine! Her entire life has been centered around her love of God’s creatures.
Mary Cline
Kitchen Manager
Whether it is a Wednesday night family dinner, Friday night Hot Meals, or a Sunday morning brunch, anyone browsing the halls and kitchen of Gay Street UMC will be greeted with the tempting aroma of a loving, home-cooked meal. From the moment Mary Cline presented samples at her interview with Staff Parish Relations in September 2007, people became aware that her talents would provide on so many levels.
Jason Frazer
Building Supervisor
Professional carpenter. Tornado survivor. Reserve Champion horseback rider.
This is not a typical list of personal moments, but Jason Frazer can claim them all.
Colleen Hicks
Administrative Assistant
Come to Gay Street UMC on a weekday, open the office door and chances are you will be greeted with a warm, sunny smile. That would be one of the signatures of Colleen Hicks, the church’s administration assistant for almost twenty years.
Mary Kepple
Children's Choir Director and Wesley Ringers Director
Mary says she, "feels closest to God when she’s singing." This is apparent in the way Mary Kepple lives her life and teaches, not only children, but all of us. For Mary, music has always connected her to God and to others.
Heather Stewart
Middle School & High School Bell Choirs
Well-rounded….she can do anything...that is Heather Stewart! Sewing – did you see her creative quilt piece for the Baker’s quilt....she bakes and decorates cakes...she leads the PTO at Fredericktown Elementary...she directs the Youth handbells...she performs in the Wesley Ringers handbells...she plays flute for our worship service...but the most important role in her life is that of wife to Curt and mother to Hannah, Cord and Chase. Heather considers her children her greatest gifts and is very proud of them.
Judy Stringfellow
Church Treasurer
I came away from my interview with Judy and was amazed. Yes, I had known her since I was a kid, but I was surprised to learn so many amazing things about her and her family that I did not know!
Jan Talbott
Secretary, Finance Secretary
It was a slow dance. When I first noticed Jan Talbott several years ago, I could just barely see her through the window in the office into the copy room. Who is that? I wondered. Next I found her at Colleen’s desk where she would help fill in occasionally. Jan would greet with a smile, answer the many questions sent her way and offer sweet words to the kids. During our next couple encounters she shared that she knew my husband’s grandfather and proceeded to tell fascinating stories about him during WWII- colorful, detailed stories about setting up camp for the other soldiers and other tales I hadn’t heard before. And now that comfy "come sit on the front porch and drink some iced tea" feeling appears whenever Jan is around. Jan shows sincere interest in what others have to say and freely shares humorous and endearing tales of her own.
David Tovey
Chancel Choir Director and Organist
Do you know who has: thought he would teach French; has taught children’s choirs; directed hand bell choirs; directs theatre orchestras, and plays piano and organ? You have probably guessed that I am talking about David Tovey, our church’s Music Director, church organist, adult-choir director. David is embarking on his eleventh year as part of our church family and staff.