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Phil Ayers, Pastor

I graduated from South Carroll High School in Carroll County, and at that time I dreamt of being a professional organist. Two years later, I discerned a call to minister as a musician trained in theology. As a student at Vanderbilt Divinity School, I received my first appointment as a Student Pastor in the Tennessee Annual Conference. Since that time, I have served three appointments in Maryland as a member of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference.

Having ministered among the people of Covenant church has offered me the wonderful opportunity to experience the amazing diversity of this community. The members of this community of faith represent over twenty different nations. This international diversity appropriately represents the community in which we live. This same diversity also offers a unique unity for this congregation as we experience a myriad of traditions, and learn how our world can grow together through the love of the Creator.

 

 

Tom Andrew, Director of Music and Youth Ministries

Tom Andrew serves both as Director of Music and as Director of Youth Ministries. Look for a real bio appearing here soon.

Reach me at (301) 926-8920 x107 or Tom.Andrew@covenant-umc.org.

Marcia Pitts, Director of Children's Ministry

In the 20 years that my husband, Steve, and I have been members of Covenant Church, we and our daughters have been touched in so many ways by this wonderful church family. For a number of years as Youth Director, I was blessed with the chance to know and work with a great bunch of teenagers from our church community. I now lead the Children's Ministry and direct the Terrific Twos program.

Reach me at (301) 926-8920 x105 or Marcia.Pitts@Covenant-UMC.org.

Shelia Mullett, Director of Preschool

I had intended to teach older children after graduating from Marshall University; however, after the birth of my daughter, I completed graduate work at Trinity College in Early Childhood Education. That was 22 years ago and I continue to love my job as much as I did on the first day! I love doing the Hokey Pokey, rolling out play dough, or reading a story to the "little angels" entrusted to my care. During my 16 years as a Director, I have always reminded parents that my door is always open and that in order for their child to succeed, a partnership must be formed between the school and the parents. I am grateful for all the challenging and rewarding experiences the children of Covenant United Methodist Preschool have given me. The most important goals of our school are that the children have a "good experience" and know that Jesus loves them.

Reach me at (301) 527-9300 or Shelia.Mullett@Covenant-UMC.org.

Suzanne Brown, Bookkeeper

I like finding ways to meet the ministry needs of our church community using the wonderful gifts and resources we find within it. If you're having trouble finding the ministry that meets your needs, please let me know. If we don't find an existing program that fits, perhaps we can find others interested in starting something new together. I can even help you obtain materials and reserve rooms for the program. I'd also love to hear about your interests and skills and your personal story. You might have just the gift that God needs to carry out His work!

Reach me at (301) 926-8920 x104 or Suzanne.Brown@Covenant-UMC.org.

Nancy Reding, Office Manager

As an active member of Ascension Episcopal Church in Gaithersburg, I enjoy spending my working hours supporting another faith community.   I love interacting with the Covenant members and Terrific Twos parents in many ways.  Call or stop by the church office, Mon - Thurs, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Reach me at 301-926-8920 or nancy.reding@covenant-umc.org or office@covenant-umc.org