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Matt Sowada

Pastor of adult ministries

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Family: Married to Robyn with our son Caden and daughter Blakely

Education: Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from James Madison University; Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary

Previous Places of Work: Youth Pastor at Peninsula Community Chapel in Yorktown, VA; Youth Pastor at Denton Bible Church in Denton, TX. 

FAVORITES:

• Books: The Lord of the Rings, Counterfeit Gods, The Gospel Primer.
  
• Food: Anything grilled
  
• Restaurant: Chick-fil-A
  
• Beverage: Coca-Cola Classic (and definitely NOT coffee)
  
• Restaurant in Lancaster County: Aside from Chick-fil-A, I enjoy a good omelet at the Family Cupboard or a burger at Hunger-N-Thirst 
  
• Place for Day of Prayer: The library at Lancaster Bible College in the morning, Chick-fil-A for lunch, and then somewhere outside in the afternoon.
  
• Sports Team: Washington Commanders

GET TO KNOW ME:

Best thing someone said to you: Yes, in answer to "Will you marry me?"

Three people I’d like to meet: Jonah, Art Monk, Billy Graham

One of my greatest experiences with God: Baptizing my son 

Most people don’t know this about me: I played club water polo at James Madison University. 

Kathy Bewley

IT & network administrator

Manages most things tech related and  then some, web almost-master, and trying to make life easier for the rest of the staff.

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Family: Married to Bradson. We have four amazing nephews, one amazing niece, and one great nephew! You can call me Gigi!

Previous lines/places of work: Accounting Department Manager at a savings and loan, Regional Market Administrator for a bank.


FAVORITES:

• Books: When Heaven Invades Earth by Bill Johnson, Fashioned to Reign by Kris Vallotton, Culture of Honor by Danny Silk, and Destined to Reign by Joseph Prince.
  
• Food: All foods organic and as close to fresh as possible
  
• Snack Foods: Fresh fruit in season, Wilbur Buds and peanut butter
  
• Movie: Pride & Prejudice, The Last Sin Eater, Tomorrowland, La La Land 
  
• Time of day: Evening
  
• Season: All of them. I love the change of seasons
  
• Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Helping people realize who they are as a "new creation" and find their true identity, walking with friends, doing something fun with my husband.
  
• Place to pray: Everywhere I am is a prefect place to pray because He is in me and with me always.

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One of the things I find most fascinating:  The Presence of God and His overwhelming unconditional love for me. That I am made new in Christ.