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PASTOR



Rev. Jack Heinsohn, Jr. D. Min. Pastor

Rev. Heinsohn has been pastor since September 2001. He is the twenty-first installed pastor in the history of this over 200-year-old church. He has served pastorates in Virginia, and South Carolina. He received his Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary in South Carolina in 1985, and the Doctor of Ministry from Erskine in May 2004. His wife Jennie, from Greenville, South Carolina, is an accomplished teacher, actress, poet, writer, singer and painter. Rev. Heinsohn continues in the tradition of this congregation's strong evangelical witness.
 

ADMINISTRATION
 
 
 

Lee Jewett  - Administrator
Since 1986 as Administrative Assistant, Lee and her husband Jim, have been members for nearly 40 years. She responds to congregational concerns, coordinates the many ministries of the Church, and works closely with the Senior Pastor. The Jewetts have two married daughters and five grandchildren.
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Sandy Donahue  - Administrative Secretary
Sandy's responsibilities include working with the Pastor, coordinating the office volunteers, creating the weekly bulletin and assisting with the monthly newsletter. Sandy and her husband, Jay are members of Faith Memorial Church. They have a son, a married daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter.
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Jodie Phayer - Finance Administrator
Since 1990, Jodie has handled all financial concerns for the church, including weekly offerings, stewardship campaign, taxes, payroll, maintaining investments, accounts payable and receivable, and assists the Church Finance Team. Jody has four children and is married to Mark.
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Ed Pool - Membership Visitation Coordinator
Ed works with the Membership Development Committee, does bread visits to visitors, updates the church website, visits shut-ins and those hospitalized.  He is also on call during weekends.  He and his wife, Martha, have four children. 
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MUSIC
 

 


Leta Cook
- Worship and Sacred Arts Director
Leta directs the Chancel Choir, the Prism Choir, Celebration Ringers, and Festival Choir.  She oversees vocal and instrumental groups assembled for special services.  At FPC since September 2000, she and her husband, Don, moved to Lancaster in 2005.  They have two married sons and one grandson.  She continues work on her Master's Degree at Trinity Lutheran Seminary.
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Holly Oberle- Organist 
Dr. Oberle performs for both Sunday services as well as for special performances and weddings.  She received her Bachelor of Music in organ performance from Baldwin-Wallace; her Master of Music in harpsichord performance and Doctor of Musical Arts in organ, harpsichord and carillon performance from Catholic University in Washington DC.  She currently uses her Masters of Library Science degree as the Music/Dance Librarian at Ohio University, Athens.

 

    
 
 

Cathy Schmidt - Early Service Choir Director
Cathy directs the first service choir, works with the youth in the LOGOS program, and ministers with music at the TGIW gatherings. Cathy also co-directs the Operation Christmas Child project and assists musically with the Friends Ministry. She is a retired public school elementary music educator.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH
 

 


 
 

Sarah Taylor - Director of Student Ministries
Sarah comes to us from Cynthiana, Kentucky.  She is a graduate of Asbury College with a degree in Youth Ministry.  Sarah has a collective three years of experience.  She is working with all aspects of the Student Ministries.                              

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Vickie Widener - Director of Children's Ministries
Vickie oversees the many activities of the church children at the church.  She has been a member of the church since 1979. She taught Church school for eighteen years, and with her husband Dana has been involved with Kids Club Camp and LOGOS. They have two sons, Scott and Brian.
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 Darcy Cook -
 

Natalie Widener - Play-N-Learn Caregiver

                        - Housekeeper

Natalie is available on Wednesday mornings for Play-N-Learn and has been involved with the children of the church for several years.  She also serves part-time as a housekeeper.  Natalie is married to Scott and they have a son, Jack.  She has recently earned her teaching degree and plans to stay involved with the youngsters of the church.

 

CUSTODIAL


 
 

Tim Bohach - Custodian

Tim is the head custodian for the church. Tim lives in Lancaster with his wife Danielle and two sons.


 
 

Cindy Swartz - Part-time Housekeeper
Cindy aids in maintaining the church. She is married to Don and they have a son, Cody.

 

 

 

 

First Presbyterian Church
222 North Broad Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Church Phone: 740-653-1594
Church Fax: 740-653-1595
Call Toll-free: 1-800-685-8449
Office Hours:
8:00am to 4:00pm (Monday-Thursday)
8:00am to 12:00pm Friday
epool@firstpbc.org