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Help Office Gifts

St. John took up food items for the Help Office once again and were able to help 37 adults and 23 children with 20 orders total in the first day. What a blessing! Margaret Pickerill crocheted a carload of hats and scarves she donated to the Help Office to be handed out to those in need, as well. St. John’s members have hearts for others!

Danny Huffman Sound Technician

Danny has a B.A. in Math from Brescia University and a M.A. from Indiana University.  Danny retired from AT&T after 40 years.  He was a part time Math instructor at OCTC for several years and recently became a full time Math instructor.  Danny also has a DJ business and Sound and Light Show, Blue Moon. Danny has played drums since Freshman year in high school and has been in several…

Ila Culp Organist

Ila has been our organist since 2004 and prior to that she was our pianist for about three years.   She and her husband have been members of St. John UMC since moving to Owensboro in 1989. Ila earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics Education from Ohio University, and received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Kentucky University. Ila has been an avid supporter of the Owensboro Symphony…

Marty Hazelrigg Shively Pianist

Marty started playing for church when she was in high school, under the encouragement of Ruth Fort.  She graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan college with a B.A in Music Performance.  She was a Graduate Assistant in the Music Department at the University of Wyoming. After living in many different states, Marty returned to Owensboro in 1985.  She was a pianist at a Methodist Church in every city she lived in. Marty…