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Dean Feldmeyer

Pastor

Pastor Dean started as our interim pastor in January of 2022. He became our full time pastor in June of 2022. He served at the Wilmington UMC for 16 years and still serves as their pastor emeritus. We are so glad God brought Pastor Dean to Blan Grace.

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Anita Rathbun

Associate Pastor

email: grath47696@zoomtown.com

Anita is a Certified Lay Minister and is enjoying

the opportunity to share the pulpit with Pastor Dean.

She has retired from teaching in Goshen.

We are pleased to have her as

our Associate Pastor.

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Patty Williams

Administrative Assistant

and Musician

email: blanchesterumc@gmail.com

Patty started as Administrative Assistant in October of 2008 and has been at it for 17 years. She has been a musician here since 1960; singing in the choirs, directing the choirs, and playing the

piano for the Sunday service.

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Bekah Davenport

Organist

Bekah began as again as our organist on May 11, 2024. She

is a Music Therapy Major at Ohio University. We have been blessed by her talent. Unfortunately, because of summer classes at OU, she may only be able to play once or twice, this summer, depending on when she can get home. We will miss her, and wish her God's blessings.

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Rick Hutchinson

Custodian

Rick began as custodian in 2018.

From dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, and offices,

he works very hard to keep our church looking good.