Email:    pat@argyleumc.org

Ministry:  Congregational Care

Arrived at AUMC:  1991

Favorite scripture verse: "You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other."  ~John 15:14-17

Words to live by:  Perspective can change your whole day.

Family members:   Husband George, son Brian (29), daughter-in-law Greer (27), grandchildren Nathaniel (7), and Rosalyn (6), son David (26)

Hobbies, interests:  Reading, writing and watching old movies

What do most people not know about you?  I used to write Christian book reviews.  Even though I have somewhat of a fear of water, I love water-rafting (go figure).

Who has inspired you the most in your life and why?  My parents in how I live and in how I treat others.  A former employer in teaching me how to set priorities.

Favorite book:   The Giver, by Lois Lowry

Favorite Movie:   Classic movies and any movie that makes me grin from ear to ear or that when it ends, it makes me say "Oh, wow."

Dream vacation:   Having fun anywhere with all our children together

Aspiration:  In defining this first-time congregational care ministry for AUMC, I hope to show God’s face and loving arms to our congregation, to our visitors and to everyone who walks through our doors.