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St. Paul's Pastors and Staff
l-r: Hayden Parks, Rev. Helen Parks, Rev. James Parks and Jamison Parks
celebrating Easter Sunday 2009
Senior Minister ~
Rev. James Parks
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Rev. James Parks is originally from Marion, Iowa. A graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College and Asbury Theological Seminary, St. Paul's UMC is his first appointment in the United Methodist Church. He married Helen in 2002 and they have a son, Jamison, and daughter, Hayden]. James is an avid fan of the Hawkeyes and Chiefs, but will watch and participate in any sport. He also enjoys any time he can get with his kids, especially playing Wii with Jamison.
Visit Pastor James’ Blog ( http://pastorjp.blogspot.com ) for more thoughts on his sermons and/or to share some of your own thoughts.
Minister of Children,
Youth,
and Family ~ Rev. Helen Parks
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Rev. Helen Parks is from Crossville, Tennessee. She received her education at Tennessee Wesleyan College and Asbury Theological Seminary where she met James. Her two children, Jamison and Hayden, keep her busy and on her toes. She also enjoys singing in the praise band, hanging out with the families of the church, and enjoys watching her favorite shows on TV.
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Teresa Fleming knows what it’s like to be new to an area, having moved regularly into new Methodist congregations as a UMC preacher's kid. As an adult, she continued to move often as she
accompanied her husband, David, and their two daughters abroad as David transferred to American Embassies in Yemen, Korea, Sudan, Thailand, Mexico, Costa Rica and Senegal with the US Department of State. Upon David’s retirement two years ago, they moved to the English Valley area to be near their families. They thoroughly enjoy
living in the country knowing that for once another move is not imminent. Teresa graduated from high school in Montezuma, Iowa and holds a BS degree in
Business Management from Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina. She has always been drawn to positions that put her in touch with people on a one-on-one basis; she leans
heavily on her strong faith and dedication to the Lord, the church and the mission of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. To contact Teresa, please either call the church office or email her at at tfleming@iowatelecom.net.
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Administrative Assistant ~ Sonja Parsons
Sonja Parsons was born in Kalona, Iowa where she lived until the age of 13 when her family moved to Oxford, Iowa. She graduated from Clear Creek Amana High School in 1991 and went on to attend Hamilton Business College in Cedar Rapids. She married Justin in February 2006 and has 4 children, Trevor, Sidney, Maelyn and Samuel. She enjoys singing, playing with the praise band, and helping with the children's music programs. Sonja also enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. E-mails can be sent to Sonja at stpaulwb@iowatelecom.net
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Jason Kersten ~ Facilities Manager
Jason Kersten was born in Jacksonville, Florida at the Naval Air Station. He has lived in Iowa County since elementary school and attended high school in Williamsburg. Jason has received some additional training from DMACC and Kirkwood. Jason also works for his uncle at Iowa Hawkeye home sporting events helping with a variety of jobs including spotlighting at Carver Hawkeye arena and roaming the sidelines at Kinnick Stadium as an audio/video technician. He married his high school sweetheart, Jackie, in 2003. Jason is the proud father of twin daughters, Marielle and Jayden. He is a stay at home dad. Jason enjoys spending time with family, friends, watching the Hawks, playing the guitar for A Loud Voice and helping with SPUMY.
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Music Director ~ Steve Manning
Steve Manning is from Granger, Iowa and graduated from Simpson College. He majored in Music Education there and has gone on to teach at Crestwood Junior High and now for 23 years at Williamsburg High School. He's been married for almost 19 years to Margaret and has a daughter, Ashley and son, Blaine. He enjoys gardening, working in the yard and fishing.
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Organist ~ Sue Heitman
Sue Heitmann was raised at Victor, Iowa. She attended Drake University and graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City with a BS in business education. Sue taught business education in Sioux City for several years and for 7 years was a substitute teacher at Boone and Storm Lake High Schools and DMAC in Boone. After moving to Williamsburg, 25 years ago, Sue was our church secretary. In 1985 she started working for US Bank where for the last 8 years she has been Operations and Sales and Service Manager. Sue has been our church organist and choir accompanist for 23 years.
Sue and her husband, Russ, have been married 44 years; they have two children, Mike (Colleen) and Nancy (Colby) Jacoby. They have four grandchildren Kristin, Matthew, Ethan, and Kayte. She enjoys playing the piano and organ, reading, and spending time with family.
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Early Childhood Coordinator
Sandy graduated from Williamsburg High School and is currently taking
correspondence classes through Charis Bible College out of Colorado Springs, CO. She has started different ministries including a jail ministry and Diapers to Disciples (a stay at home mom’s group) and has been involved with many other ministries including counseling mothers at a pregnancy resource center and sponsoring different children’s camps. “My goal with the children is to share who Jesus is, how much He loves each of them and all that He has already done for them.” Please stop in the nursery or preschool room and welcome Sandy on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights.
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Nursery Supervisor ~ Denise Grimm
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Denise Grimm has been working as our Nursery Supervisor at SPUMC for two years and is supervises the nursery during the 8:30 a.m. Traditional Church Service. Denise's family consists of her husband, Kelley, and her four children. Denise also works at the United States Postal Service and is a Pampered Chef Consultant. Denise is an ardent volunteer at SPUMC and is also responsible for coordinating the 611 fellowship meals.
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