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…

Sarah Elliott Director of Music

Sarah Elliott is the choir director. She is not new to St. John United Methodist Church and brings many years of musical experience to our church. Sarah is a retired music/chorus teacher from Apollo High School. She also taught at West Louisville Elementary School. Sarah has strong ties to the Daviess County community. She was born here and graduated from Daviess County High School. Sarah has 4 children, Christy, Julie,…