St. Paul's Pastors and Staff
l-r: Rev. Helen Parks and Rev. James Parks
on November 17, 2007
at the New Church Building Site
on "Wall-Raising Day"
Senior Minister ~
Rev. James Parks
(photo above)
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 (4), and daughter, Hayden (2). He 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. During Lent, Pastor James will be blogging more often. Monday’s entry will be on Sunday’s message, but the remainder of the week will have entries on the Mark and John readings.
Minister of Children,
Youth,
and Family ~ Rev. Helen Parks
(photo above)
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 (4) and Hayden (2), 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.
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 3 children, Trevor (11), Sidney (9) and Maelyn (1). She enjoys singing (especially with her sisters) and spending time with her husband and kids.
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.
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.
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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