How long have you been at UPC?
Off and on for 3 years

Where are you originally from? 
I was born in Ohio, raised in Michigan, and have lived in New York, Connecticut, California, and Florida.

What are some of your hobbies and/or interests?
I love to read, swim, bike, travel, fly in small planes with my husband who is a pilot, and scuba dive.
 
What’s your favorite dessert?
Costco has this really fabulous chocolate cake that is over the top.  I wouldn’t mind some of their buttercream cakes, either.
 
Favorite TV show?
House
 
What are you involved with at UPC?
I teach Sunday School at the 10:45 service with the 4’s.
I helped out with VBS this past summer.
My family is involved with a Life Group.
My husband Darren and I sometimes do announcements.
 
How have you seen God work in your life recently?
I am an educational consultant.  One of the preschools I work with, my main source of income, cut their budget and didn’t have money for me this school year.  I have really felt God leading me to go back to school to get my Masters, which I might not have done had I been working more.
 
How can we be praying for you?
I would appreciate prayers for the application process and testing to get into grad school.
 

How long have you been at UPC?  

Since 1994 when we were meeting at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 
 
Where are you originally from? 

I grew up in Europe-three years in Germany and 12 years in Belgium 
 
What are some of your hobbies and/or interests? 

I enjoy reading but never get to do enough of it. I also love riding my bike!

What’s your favorite dessert? 

Anything chocolate and cheesecake! 
  
Favorite TV show? 

I like Numbers and LIFE 
  
What are you involved with at UPC? 

Through the years I have worked with children’s ministry and most recently helped lead women’s ministry.  I will phase out of that and hope to be more involved teaching again. 
  
How have you seen God work in your life recently? 

He is showing me how much I need him DAILY!  I fight so much to be independent and not ‘needy’ but he is showing me that I am needy-desperate for him in so many ways! 
  
How can we be praying for you?  

That God would make me more and more dependent on Him and less on myself!

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Rhoda through working with the youth. She’s very fun and the kids abolutely love her!

How long have you been at UPC?
Since January 2007.

Where are you originally from?
I am from Ocala, Florida.

What are some of your hobbies and/or interests?
I love watching movies, classic rock, acting, taking naps, studying the Bible, and home decorating.

What’s your favorite dessert?
I don’t really like sweets- I love salty food though. Chex mix, nachos, popcorn, and french fries! If I eat dessert it usually is fruit- which I love!

Favorite TV show?
My favorite TV show of all time is Cheers, which I have on DVD and have watched too many times to count.

What are you involved with at UPC?
I am involved helping my husband Clay with the middle school ministry through youth group, leading a small group, teaching the middle school girl’s sunday school class and helping run special events. I also help write and perform dramas for worship and assist with LIFE groups.

How have you seen God work in your life recently?
God has been very active in my life through my personal Bible study of the book of John. I found a great Bible study aid book and have really enjoyed learning more about John’s style of communicating the gospel.

How can we be praying for you?
Please pray that God would continue to sustain me as I remain active in my job as well as all my work at UPC. That He would clearly direct me as I work to be a leader to the middle school students at UPC and as I strive to be a helpful and caring wife to Clay. That I would look to the Lord to be my source of security and identity.

How long have you been at UPC?
About 3 years

Where are you originally from?
That’s a good question. I was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Moved to San Bernardino, CA when I was 6 months old. Moved to Orlando, FL in 1991 in the great Campus Crusade move!

What are some of your hobbies and/or interests?
Swing Dancing, Interior Design, Crafts

What’s your favorite dessert?
Whoopie Pies….a Pennsylvania Dutch Dessert

Favorite TV show?
Just one? LOST and Bones

What are you involved with at UPC?
Bible Study with Karin Tome

How have you seen God work in your life recently?
Funny you should ask. The job He provided after graduating college has been taken away. I was laid off because of the slowing economy. So, I’m looking to see what’s next.

How can we be praying for you?
That I can find a job soon and just continue to trust that God knows where I’ll end up working.

Christy is not only famous for her announcements at UPC, but she is also a new contributer to the blog!

How long have you been at UPC?
5.5 years

Where are you originally from?
I was born in Hillsdale, Michigan, but only lived there for about a year. I spent most of my childhood in Wisconsin and have now lived in Florida for 11 years, which I think makes me a Floridian.

What are some of your hobbies and/or interests?
I love being outside…especially hiking. (Unfortunately Florida isn’t always the best place for that.) I love a good book, scrapbooking, making greeting cards and writing. I love spending time with my husband Johnny, my dog Maya and friends.

What’s your favorite dessert?
Carrot Cake…however cheesecake is a close second for me. Especially the white chocolate raspberry truffle from The Cheesecake Factory.

Favorite TV show?
I have several favorites: LOST, Scrubs, The Office, Top Chef, The Dog Whisperer, What Not to Wear, Dirty Jobs

What are you involved with at UPC?
I sing 1-2 times a month with the praise band, Johnny and I do the announcements every week, I am in a LIFE group and I am excited to begin contributing to the Women’s Ministry Craving Grace Blog.

How have you seen God work in your life recently?
Recently God has been reminding me that my identity and security come from being His child, not from other people or the things that I do.

How can we be praying for you?
For direction in my job/career path. (I do not know what to do with my life.)