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The Team
First United Methodist Church
Leadership and Staff
Tim Bever
Senior Pastor
Fun Fact: I have been to 47 of the 50 states. Haven’t made it to Alaska or Hawaii yet and for some reason never to New York.
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Grand kids! Marva and I have 5 of them and we love watching them play whatever sport they are currently doing. I also love just hanging out and talking with them.
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
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Larissa Graham
Childrens Director
Fun fact: I have an extreme love for helpless, old, or sickly animals (mainly dogs)
Hobbies: Sewing, Crafts, anything to do with doggies
Favorite scripture: Romans 12:12 "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer."
I also like and remind myself lots of Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God”
This one is hard for me to just BE still!
Sarah Schwartz
Church Treasurer
Fun fact: I am a couponer, always looking for a good deal!
Hobbies: Taking my children to the library for fun activities. I also like to do arts and crafts.
Favorite scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you” — this is the LORD’s declaration — “plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Rebecca Peak
Secretary
Fun Fact: My parents blessed me with four brothers. It took finding the right job to get Sisters -- and I got 109 of them. (I was the Communications Director for the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend)
Favorite Hobby/Activity: I like cabin camping in State Parks with my dog Gus. I've enjoyed collecting dolls since childhood (I have over 500, several family heirlooms over 125 years old, but I also like to bring one home from places I travel to.)
Favorite Scripture: 23rd Psalm "1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."
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James Fraizer
Revive Worship Leader
Fun fact: I am a missionary kid and I grew up in Okinawa, Japan. Also I love to wear suits just about everyday.
Favorite Hobby/Activity: It's got to be music. Whether it’s playing it, writing it, or learning something new about it!
Favorite scripture: It isn’t necessarily one single verse, it’s actually an entire passage. And the passage of scripture is Titus 3:3-8. The reason I love this passage of scripture is because it sums up the gospel and its importance in our lives, in a very digestible way in my eyes.
Brittani Converse
Youth Director
Fun fact: I love everything pumpkin!
Favorite Hobby/Activity: Going to the movies!
Favorite scripture: Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Marc Webster
Choir Director
Favorite Hobby/Activity: I enjoy playing trumpet and golfing.
Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52 - "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."
Kaylee Bitter
Director
Noah's Ark Preschool
Fun Fact: I was born in Great Bend, KS but spent most of my childhood in Texas. I LOVE warm weather!
Favorite Hobby/Activity: I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my son play middle school sports!
Favorite Scripture: "I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
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Susan Tammen
Church Pianist/Organist