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PASTOR MIKE MORRIS

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   At Ellendale United Methodist Church, we believe that Sunday Morning Worship is just one part of living the life that Christ asks us to. When people join the United Methodist Church they take a vow to support the Church through their gifts, their presence, and their service.  With two traditional style worship services every Sunday, members and guests have the opportunity to attend one or both to satisfy their spiritual needs. Communion service is conducted on the first Sunday of each month as well as special Christian holidays. Communion is open to anyone and everyone in attendance. EUMC has approximately 170-200 active members with about 350-370 total membership.

   Sunday morning worship opportunities:

Early Worship, begins at 8:45 A.M.

Sunday School, begins at 10:00 A.M.

Regular Worship, begins at 11:00 A.M.

MUSIC DIRECTOR  JOHN LANE

INSTRUMENTALIST JOHN HOLTZMAN

John was born and raised in north-central Florida.  He began serving as an organist for a church when he was 13 years old.  He was 14 when he began traveling and performing on both piano and organ for a southern gospel quartet.  At the age of 16 John began writing music and the third song he composed was performed by a quartet that was featured on a weekly TV which could be viewed across the U.S.  John attended Lee University where he received his BS degree in 1983.  After graduation he moved to Akron, Ohio, where he played piano and organ for a church with a TV.  Later he was a featured artist playing grand piano duets weekly on the daily telecast.  From there he moved to Kentucky in 1993 and then to Memphis in 1999.  During that time John played for various churches as well as served as music director.  John recently completed an Easter cantata that will be performed by the chancel choir of Ellendale UMC this season.

John’s main hobby is music – composing music as well as arranging music for the piano solos and vocal music.  He also enjoys doing make-over projects in the home as well as traveling.

At the present time John is the Director of Development for Transformations Autism Treatment Center.

LAY LEADER RODGER KNIGHT

Roger was born and raised in Urbana, Ohio. After completion of high school in Urbana, he continued his formal education at Northwest Community College. Roger is retired now after working most of his life as an Industrial Engineer in manufacturing. Fishing, billiards, and singing are Roger’s main hobbies. His singing ability has been a great asset to the Ellendale Church Choir.

Roger and his wife, Lois previously attended Bartlett UMC before coming to the Ellendale church about 25 years ago. During the time at Ellendale he has held several positions of leadership in the church including his present position of Lay Leader.