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Ken Martin

PASTOR emeritus

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Family: Married to Rita. Our youngest son Nate lives in Connecticut. Our son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Sara, live in Ohio with our three wonderful grandchildren.

Previous Lines of Work: Design & Engineering for Plastics / CNC Programing

Education: Associate's Degree in Engineering from the International Correspondence School

FAVORITES:

• Books: Worship Matters by Bob Kaufflin, Spark by Jeff Deyo
  
• Food: Cherry Pie and anything with chocolate
  
• Beverage: Coffee
  
• Restaurant in Lancaster County: Still searching, any recommendations?
  
• Places for Day of Prayer: Outdoors, as remote and quiet as possible
  
• Song to sing along to in the car: Whatever is playing right now on my radio or phone. I love to sing!
  
• Children's Book: The Biggest Bear
  
• Snack Foods: Chocolate, Peanuts
  
• TV Show: This varies, but right now I'm intrigued with Alaska Daily as it relates to world issues, and Blue Bloods as it relates to leadership and decision making.
  
• Time of day: Morning
  
• Place in the world:  Hawaii
  
• Recreation Activities/Hobbies: Going anywhere with the intent of finding "the shot" (best picture)
  

GET TO KNOW ME:

One of things I find most fascinating: I love photography, especially nature. Through photography I have come to realize that the closer I look at something man-made, the less attractive it becomes. The closer I look at something God-made, the more fascinating it is!

If I could do anything for a day I would: Go anywhere with my wife

One of my greatest experiences with God: Leading worship at the National Day of Prayer. There was a choir of 120 voices behind me and a crowd of over 10,000 people in front of me, all were completely engaged in worship. I thought for a moment that I was in heaven!

Most people don’t know this about me: When not engaged in my work, I tend to be an introvert.

Julie Zook

CURRICULUM Coordinator

Desiring to equip, energize, and encourage my shepherds in the two year olds through kindergarten classes to share their lives and love of Jesus with their students.

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Family: Married to Kevin. We have a married daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Kaity Sollenberger.

Previous Places of work: Fifth grade teacher in Manheim Central School District, Manager/Owner of a women's specialty clothing store.


FAVORITES:

• Books: The Bible, any faith-based novel, Grace: The Power to Change by Dr. James Richards, Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and Claude King and The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian
  
• Food: Lasagna or anything Italian, a good cheeseburger, filet, or seafood
  
• Snack Food: Chips, ice cream, and pretzels. Cheese curls are pretty good, too!
  
• Movie: The Sound of Music, White Christmas
  
• TV Show: Castle, The Mentalist, NCIS
  
• Time of day: Evening
  
• Season: I love them all for different reasons. I wouldn't want to give up any of them.
  
• Sports: Football, tennis, gymnastics, ice skating
  
• Place to pray: Under a grove of trees in our yard
  
  

LEAST FAVORITES:

• Food: Liver and onions
  
• Snacks: Corn chips
  
• Time of day: Before 6:00 am

GET TO KNOW ME:

One of things I find most fascinating: How skyscrapers are designed and built. How do they remember every outlet and light switch? Amazing, too!

Best thing someone said to you: When my husband finally, and I mean finally, said "I love you."

Three people I’d like to meet: Billy Graham, Beth Moore, Esther from the Bible.

My Hero: My mother. She is so loving, giving, and caring.

One of my greatest experiences with God: Experiencing an overwhelming peace and calm when Kevin and I were in the hospital with life changing medical situations.

Most people don’t know this about me: I used to be a good runner. In 6th grade, my relay team placed in the county track meet.