She still loves to go to the park and swing. One of her favorite things as a child was swinging while very loudly singing songs from the Gaither kids albums. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, crocheting,В helping Eastern and Taylor's marching bands as a woodwind tech, and playing with her grandson, Benjamin.

She spent 11 years as an administrative assistant and Kern Ministry Program coordinator in the School of Theology & Ministry at IWU. She has also taughtВ private music lessons and worked as a paraprofessional at Eastern and Oak Hill.

She has served in both children's and youth ministry for over 30 years.

in youth ministry from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2012. Melissa's mother still lives in in Sycamore.

Ernie and Melissa have 2 married children: Kiersten and Clayton with son Benjamin live in Lafayette Joseph and Lindsay live in Bloomington.

When Melissa joined the Zion team, she and Ernie had been married almost 29 years. Youth group and summer camp were her favorite activities. Melissa grew up in Greentown and attended Eastern where she spent a lot of time in the band and choir hallway. A second is equally important: вЂLove your neighbor as yourself.вЂ™ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.вЂќ Matthew 22:37-40 NLTД«ackground: Melissa and her husband Ernie are natives of Howard County. Life Verse: ' Jesus replied, вЂYou must love the LordВ your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.вЂ™ This is the first and greatest commandment. Melissa Fipps - Director of Youth & Children's Ministries May God be glorified in our work together.'

'We are glad toВ serveВ Kokomo Zion as we share Jesus Christ with the community.

He has discovered a new hobby in woodworking and making crafts for the grandkids.

Together they have enjoyed hot air ballooning and whitewater rafting.He uses those skills and experiences in the Emergency Room where he works now. He has previously worked as a funeral director and firefighter. He is a trained Stephen Minister and has a great sense of humor. Sandy is a licensed paramedic currently working at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis.Pastor Jeanne is blessed to continue working with persons with special needs through Vacation Bible School and United Methodist church camps.Pastor Jeanne received her Masters ofВ Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

They have three married children: Chris and wife Kristin haveВ four children - Anna, Allison, Abigail, and Amelia daughter Megan and husband Jalen, and nephew Jace and son, Brian andВ wife Bre with daughters, Kinley,В Elliana, and Rowan.Despite very different backgrounds, they have been blessed and serving the Lord together for 40 years. Her husband Sandy (Sanford)В grew up in Chicago. We are praying that you will join us.Д«ackground - Pastor Jeanne grew up on a Jersey farm in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The Lord Jesus can be your friend and guide. You will have an opportunity to learn, serve, and love. We pray that you will join us in worship and service for Jesus. Vision: Kokomo Zion is blessed with many folks who truly love the Lord. Life Verse: To whom much is given, much is required Luke 12:48

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