Do You Know Who?
| Name | Martha Foster 
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Barb Langdon 
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Marra Honeywell 
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| A little about ... | Martha is currently on staff as the Worship Arts Resource Coordinator, but am gradually phasing out in order to have more time/freedom to spend with our 3 grown children, grandchildren, an aging mother, and for those 'pick up and go' moments that her husband Brad dreams up! She also plays guitar with a couple of groups at the church. |
Barb is currently a confirmation mentor and is involved with the Hear to Heart and the United Methodist Women. She is married to John and has four children, twelve grandchildren and three (soon to be four) great-grandchildren. |
Marra is involved with Heart to Heart and is currently participating in the Irresistible Revolution study. She was born in Battle Ground, Indiana She is a librarian for the ACPL. Marra is married to Jon. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Honesty and a sense of humor |
Faithfulness |
Loyalty |
| What makes you happiest? | Witnessing my children's faith growing |
Being with John |
Digging in the dirt |
| What would cause you misery? | Loss of a loved one |
Not having Jesus Christ in my life |
Being disconnected from people I love |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Outdoor physical activities |
Being around our great-grandkids |
Listening to books |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Musical gear! |
People |
Going to Zesto |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | People unselfishly helping people |
The morning sun |
Children's laughter |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | Off and on all day |
Between 6 and 6:30 every morning |
When things are tough, He answers quickly and decisively. I pray mostly at work. |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | Out in His creation |
In my church |
Outside |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Music |
Being a confirmation mentor |
The way the pastors challenge us--out of love. |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | HEBrews Joe on Sundays, outdoors anytime |
9:00 sanctuary |
9:00 HeBrews Joe |
| Name | Jude Stucky 
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Heidi Erdman 
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Matt McGowen 
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| A little about ... | Jude leads Wonderful Wednesdays often and is a worship leader. Jude often does special programming for Children's Ministry. She is a Surgical Trauma Nurse at Parkview Regional. She home schools her two children. |
Heidi is a member of Staff Parish and is on the student ministry advisory team. She is a leader in Bible Study Fellowship. Heidi is a Speech Language Pathologist for FWCS. |
Matt is a Junior at Purdue majoring in business. He is the worship leader at First United Methodist in Lafayette. He plays guitar in HeBrews Joe when he is home from Purdue. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Honesty and kindness |
Honesty and loyalty |
Loyalty |
| What makes you happiest? | My happy kids |
My children and good food |
Being in a worshipping community |
| What would cause you misery? | Being away from corporate worship |
Suffering children |
IU beating Purdue |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Conversation with friends |
Outside activity |
Music |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Coffee |
Shoes |
Technology |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | The Great Smokey Mountains |
Sunrise |
Trees |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | During worship |
When I feel distant from God |
In my car |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | First thing in the morning |
When listening to prayers and music |
When I am reading the Word |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Wonderful Wednesday |
Children and youth ministries |
Music |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | Sitting on my bed with my Bible preparing for worship |
Anywhere |
In my car |
| Name | Jessica Becker 
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LeAnna Wilson 
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Ray Daniels 
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| A little about ... | Jessica is the Christian Life Coordinator at Saint Joseph and has been for the last year and a half. Prior to that, she was a missionary in Kenya and Uganda. Jessica is a Fort Wayne native and was active Robinson Chapel youth group. |
LeAnna teaches music at Fairfield Elementary and is working on her doctorate as well. She is married to Dave and has two children Karli and Ethan. She is a barista for Saint Joseph and works with music for summer children's programming. LeAnna is a professional pianist and a proud New Jersey native. |
Ray provides sound support in HeBrews Joe and helps with youth programs. He is married to Sara and has two daughters Kiara and Elizabeth. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Honesty |
Loyalty |
Loyalty |
| What makes you happiest? | Experiencing beauty through art and music |
My family |
Spending time with family |
| What would cause you misery? | Being in pain or watching someone else in pain |
Being barred from New Jersey state line |
Loss of a family member |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Live improv music |
80's dancing |
Baseball game |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Repeated Starbucks |
Starbucks |
Lunch out |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | People giving service to others for Christ |
The Jersey shore |
Sunrise over the lake |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | At the grocery store (intercessory prayer) |
Constantly |
In the morning |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | In the empty sanctuary praying and playing the piano |
When I'm alone |
When I'm on a boat fishing |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Youth ministry |
Baristaing with Emma Abel |
Sound |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | Wednesday nights |
At church |
At church |
| Name | Kevin Smigielski 
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Carol Washburn 
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Kris Schlagenhauf 
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| A little about ... | Kevin is our Youth Director. He grew up in South Bend and attended Indiana Weslyan. Kevin has spent time in missions in Europe and Africa and is an avid Notre Dame fan. |
Carol is a retired registered nurse. She is the chair of Missions team and thinks it is a lot of fun. She is married to Bob, has two sons and five grandchildren. |
Kris likes to serve people in need and hospitality. She volunteers with the Upward program by getting uniforms ready and also assists with funeral dinners. Kris enjoys volunteering with Rising Stars. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | The ability to laugh |
Honesty |
Loyalty and fun |
| What makes you happiest? | Adventure |
Being w the grand kids at the beach |
Family |
| What would cause you misery? | Living with my parents again |
Seeing children suffer |
Family member was in pain or in trouble |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Sporting events |
Grandkids |
iPad games |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Eating at a nice restaurant |
Grandkids |
A Massage (4 times a year) |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | Clear water on the beach |
the ocean |
Spring |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | When there are youth that are struggling |
9 o'clock sanctuary service, bit anytime |
Ongoing conversation |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | In nature |
On the beach at sunrise |
During worship and serving others |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Kenya Simba scholars |
Missions |
Serving the funeral meals |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | In the presence of God |
Sanctuary @ 9 a.m. |
In my car with the radio |
| Name | Peggy Puzzello 
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Jeff Phillips 
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Perry Shull 
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| A little about ... | Peggy Puzzello has been Christian Education Director and also manages the Weekday Summer Camping for two years. Peggy plans and executes all children's programming for Sunday Morning, Wonderful Wednesday, and special events including Fall Festival. She and her husband Dan along with their three children have been attending for about three years. |
Jeff is a member of the Trustees and is also the driving force behind One Can Stop Hunger. He is married to Michelle and has two beautiful daughters. |
Perry is part of the AV team running the sound board in both the Sanctuary and the Worship Center. He is on the Missions team and is very involved with Habitat for Humanity. He is married to Bobbie. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Honesty |
Honest conversation |
Knowing they are there when you need them |
| What makes you happiest? | My family |
Family |
My wife |
| What would cause you misery? | Isolation |
My job |
The loss of a loved one |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Girl's week-end |
Doing things with the girls |
Hockey |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Travel |
My new vehicle |
Trips to El Salvador with Habitat for Humanity |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | Children |
On the lake, fishing |
Nature as a whole |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | All of the time |
Every morning |
Before bed |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | In my backyard with my kids running around |
Helping others |
El Salvador |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Summer camps |
Great youth group with great leaders |
The mission outreach of the church |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | Sanctuary @ 9 and HeBrews Joe @ 11:15 |
HeBrews Joe @ 9 a.m. |
Any time with a group of Christians |
| Name | Steve Walley 
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Gary Peterson 
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Richelle Bock 
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| A little about ... | Steve is an accompanist and arranger for Saint Joseph’s Sanctuary music. He also teaches music at IPFW. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, the American Conservatory and has his MS from Wheaton College. He also plays in the Paradise Band with Dan Heath. |
Gary volunteers by providing maintenance to the Indiana UM Conference camping facilities. He delivers furniture to those in need. He is the District Coordinator for Disaster Relief and volunteers for Upward Basketball. He is married to Alice. |
Richelle is a worship leader, barista, confirmation mentor with a beautiful voice. She is married to Matt and they have three children: Jeremiah, Taylor and Alayna. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Accessibility |
Fellowship |
Honesty and humor |
| What makes you happiest? | Being able to do one project at a time |
Serving others |
Seeing my children happy |
| What would cause you misery? | Having a contentious relationship with someone |
Loss of a friend |
The loss of a loved one |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Baseball/basketball and football at all levels |
Making something for someone else |
Music |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Having a big steak in a fancy steak house |
Vacations |
Shoes |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | Parks-trees, grass, small animals and a woodpecker |
The Grand Canyon |
North central Pennsylvania |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | Anytime-late at night and early in the morning. He kneels at his recliner |
All the time |
By myself, in the car |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | Practicing late at night in the sanctuary and then taking time to pray |
Serving |
Singing during worship |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | The connection with Fairfield Elementary and Upward Basketball |
Mission work-all kinds |
Music |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | At home, privately. As an active participant in services he facilitates others’ worship |
Sanctuary @ 11:15 a.m. |
Sanctuary @ 9 a.m. |
| Name | Mike Niccum 
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Linda Menschy 
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Yvonne Huang 
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| A little about ... | Saint Joseph is proud to have Mike on staff to organize the Upward ministries. He is also part of the Missions Team. Mike and his wife Yvonne are part of the JOY Class where Mike serves as Pancake Commissioner. |
Linda helps manage The Vine, is on Church Council and is involved with the Women's Ministry. She attends Saint Joseph with her husband Bruce. |
Yvonne is married to James Chen. She has been in the US for 3.5 years, in Fort Wayne about a year. She is active in the Young Adult group and recently went skiing at Elevate with the Middle High Youth. She also volunteers at Fairfield Elementary. She was a kindergarten teacher in Taiwan. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Trustworthiness |
Confidentiality |
Support |
| What makes you happiest? | Grandchildren |
Grandchildren |
Family |
| What would cause you misery? | Serious illness |
Seeing the hurt children of the world |
Being disconnected from people |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | College Basketball (something about Cream and Crimson) |
Socializing with friends |
Taiwanese TV |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Yardwork |
Taking a vacation out of the country |
Travel |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | Mountains |
The power of the ocean waves |
The Ocean |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | Morning |
Thursday mornings with my prayer sisters |
When I am alone |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | Outdoors |
At the Church |
Church |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | The church in mission—any of the various ways |
Meeting people while working in The Vine |
Music |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | Sanctuary 9:00 |
Sanctuary 9:00 |
HeBrews Joe |
| Name | Heather Foley 
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Jason Atkinson 
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Barbara Stedge 
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| A little about ... | Heather is an Associate Pastor at Saint Joseph. She is the staff person responsible for the Missions group. She preaches most Saturday nights and helps coordinate the Saint Joseph website. |
Jason works for a parachurch ministry. He is married to Laura and has a beautiful daughter. He is involved with music ministry, young adults and serves on the Horizon group helping vision the future of Saint Joseph. Jason and Laura attend both in the Sanctuary and in HeBrews Joe. |
Barbara is a retired math teacher. She spends time tutoring at the middle and high school level. She is very involved with the Women's Prayer Ministry at Saint Joseph and teaches Disciple One alongside her husband Mike. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Presence |
Honesty |
Compassion |
| What makes you happiest? | Books |
Hugs from my daughter |
Sharing the Lord with someone |
| What would cause you misery? | When I don't do my best |
Loss of a friend |
If I hurt someone |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Music |
Music |
Spending time with friends and family |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Books |
Love for electronics |
Bible study materials |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | A stream in the desert |
Sunset |
The majesty of the full moon |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | At the church |
In the morning |
Morning |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | In nature |
Moments of spontaneous worship |
Not a place, it is more who I am with. |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Worship Arts |
Music ministry |
JOY class Sunday school |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | Heather attends services both in the sanctuary and in HeBrews Joe. |
In the car, by myself |
HeBrews Joe at 9:00 and Sanctuary at 11:00 |
| Name | Barry Davis 
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Michael Hostetter 
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Heather Wilson 
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| A little about ... | Barry recently joined Saint Joseph as Custodian. He moved to Fort Wayne in 1985 from Virginia with his wife. They have 3 college aged children. |
Michael is the Chair of the Saint Joseph Church Council and is married to Barbara. Michael is employed placing engineers in employment and ties his work to his faith through community involvement. |
Heather is a Junior in microbiology at Purdue University. She is active in the Wesley Foundation at PU and was president for a year. She has been on many mission trips including one to Zimbabwe. She will spend spring break in New Orleans working to rebuild a community center and working with the homeless. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Honesty |
Honesty |
Trust |
| What makes you happiest? | Staying busy |
Being with my grandkids |
My family |
| What would cause you misery? | Sickness in my family |
Being away from God |
Seeing IU win in Mackey Arena |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | My kids say I don't have any entertainment, but if I had a few minutes I would read |
Watching IU play basketball on TV |
Music |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | I'm not very extravagant, but sometimes my wife encourages me to be on our children |
Taking a weeklong vacation (instead of just a long week-end) |
Shoes |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | Grass and trees |
Mountaintops in springtime |
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | When I first wake up |
All the time, but specifically between 2-5 am. |
Sunday afternoons |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | In church |
In my office, alone, doing Bible study and prayer. |
In any church |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Missions |
Everything we are doing at Fairfield Elementary |
Summer camps |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | Sanctuary at 9:00 |
HeBrews Joe at 9:00 |
Wesley Foundation or Campus House at PU in West Lafayette. |
| Name | Amy Cox 
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Steve Bennett 
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Scott Richardson 
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| A little about ... | Amy is the Worship Pastor at Saint Joseph. She is a native Virginian and joined us in December of 2011. |
Steve often can be seen signing the songs we are singing in worship. He works in the office equipment field. |
Scott is the Chair of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. He is married to Brenda and works as an engineer. |
| What do you value most in your friends? | Honesty and accountability |
Loyalty |
Honesty |
| What makes you happiest? | Being with people I love in interesting places |
Music and art—other live entertainment |
Peace |
| What would cause you misery? | Eating green peppers |
Not being able to be honest |
Chaos |
| What is your favorite form of entertainment? | Museums |
Classical music |
TV-sports |
| What is your greatest extravagance? | Putting hot chocolate in my coffee every morning |
Taking a cruise |
Vacations |
| What best depicts the beauty of the earth? | Blue Ridge Mountains |
The sunrise over the ocean |
Red Rocks |
| When are you most likely to be in prayer? | Before going to the dentist |
In the morning |
During the evening, before bed |
| Where do you feel closest to God? | When I hear others' testimonies |
Interactions of Christian friends |
Outside |
| Which Saint Joseph ministry do you most enjoy? | Worship |
Music ministry |
Youth |
| Where are you most likely to worship? | In my living room |
HeBrews Joe at 9:00 |
HeBrews Joe at 9:00 |
