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Staff
Larry Bowden, senior pastor of McMannen UMC, is a native of Alabama. He came to North Carolina in 1980 to attend Duke Divinity School. Now a member of the North Carolina Annual Conference, he has served several churches around Durham during his 20+ years of ministry. He is married to the Reverend Julia Webb Bowden and they have two sons, Jacob and Charles.
Among Larry's interests are spiritual formation and Christian practices. He enjoys movies, reading, hiking, and cooking. He is a member of the NC Conference Multicultural Ministries Team and the Sexual Ethics Support Team.
In his own words:
"I am accompanied on this journey of ministry by my wife, Julia, also an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and director of Society of St. Andrew (the gleaning people); our son Jake, who is 19 and will be a sophomore at Elon University; and our son Charles, who is 16. Charles will be a junior and has been attending Jordan High School.
I will attempt to keep office hours M-Th from 9-12. I am accessible and available by appointment anytime, and want you to call if you have a need for pastoral care. I do short-term counseling, and have a list of trusted professional counselors if a referral is needed. If there’s an illness, death, job change, family or marital problem, or if you just need to talk to you pastor, please call."
Vickie has been a member of McMannen since 1993. She is married to Howard and they have two children. Vickie has been our Church Secretary for three years and is very active in our scouting programs.
Ceil and her husband, Larry (Matt) have been active members since March 1988. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Ceil joined the church staff as a Parents' Morning Out teacher and Church Secretary. She has taught numerous Sunday School classes and Disciple Bible studies and is an active member of the United Methodist Women in the local unit and the district.
Sharon has been a member since 1985. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University. She has taught Disciple Bible Studies and many Sunday School classes. She directs both McMannen's Kids Choir and Youth Festival Choir. She and her husband, Donnie, have two children.
Jim Lore - Dir. of Senior Adult Ministries
Jim and his wife, Penny, have been members of McMannen since 1986. Jim plans the activities for The PrimeTimers, our Senoir Citizen's group. The PrimeTimers meet for lunch the second Friday of each month (except July) at noon in the Fellowship Hall (unless otherwise announced).
I am a graduate of Bridgewater College and have a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Duke University. My wife, Beth and I have been members of McMannen since 1984. I have been Director of Sr. High Youth since Feb 2004. We have two sons, Michael and Andrew.
Favorite Bible Verse:
Luke 17:20- Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the Kingdom of God is within you" (**See below for my interpretation of this verse.)
What I like best about being a Youth Director:
I like the kids. Each one is different and in their own way unique gift from God. It is a challenge to make a difference in each of their lives and to make UMYF something that meets each of their needs. In the end, I feel the best way to do that is to help each of them develope and grown in their relationship with God.
General Philosophy about a youth program:
It's relationships, not programs, that change young people. A great program simply creates the environment for healthy relationships to form between adults and youth. Young people thrive when adults care about them on a one-on-one level, and when they also have a sense of belonging to a caring community. --Bill Milliken--
Final comment:
My wife says I have too much time on my hands and that I think too much. I get 24 hours in a day just like everyone else. As far as thinking too much...... I'll have to think about that....
** "The Kingdom of God is within you." Most people think of the Kingdom of God as Heaven; that place where good people go when they die. While it is true that God rules in Heaven so it is his kingdom, it is also true that anywhere God is sovereign is his Kingdom. Jesus is telling us that if we let God rule our hearts then we are part of that Kingdom or that Kingdom is part of us. Submitting to God's sovereignty is scary. He may ask us to do something hard. However, He will never ask us to do anything unimportant or meaningless. Anyway, that is my read of that verse and why it is important to me. 8<)
Jeanne began as a teacher in our Parents' Morning Out Program [PMO]. She has served as director for several years. Jeanne is married to Scott and they have three children.
Mary Woodall - Director of Music
Mary has been a member of McMannen since 1975 and has been a part of the Chancel Choir since joining. Mary also volunteers many hours with the Duke Brain Tumor Research fund-raising event of Angels Among Us. Her husband, Woody, is a Sound System Tech and very active member also.
Floalice Reaves - Organist
Flo came to McMannen in May 1978 and has an Associate Degree in media technology from Durham Tech. She is married to Robert N. Reaves and they have two children.
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