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Jennifer Hammar Associate Pastor/Children's Pastor

Pastor Jenny has been at SCFBC for 10 years. She and her husband Jon enjoy serving together, leading the Sunday School class for Grades 2-5, and also leading Kids' Worship. Pastor Jenny and Jon lead the Family Life Group at their home on Friday evenings. You can learn more about Pastor Jenny on her staff by page by clicking here.



Random facts about Pastor Jenny:
Favorite music is 80's hair bands
Favorite Movie is Raiders of the Lost Ark
Addicted to Diet Coke
Favorite animal is the penguin
Could eat Mexican food for every meal
Still likes Transformers and Princesses

Rebecca Ebel Nursery Coordinator

Ms. Rebecca and her husband Joel are parents of 2-year old Jonathan. Rebecca and Joel came to us from North Carolina, and have been active in the ministries of the church ever since. Joel plays trumpet and guitar regularly with the worship band and Rebecca teaches the toddler class each Sunday morning during the worship hour. The Ebel family is a part of the Homebuilders Life Group.



Random facts about Ms. Rebecca:
Favorite Italian restaurant meal is Eggplant Parmesan
Favorite worship song is Amazing Grace (My chains are gone)
Favorite ice cream is French Vanilla with hot fudge sauce

Meredith Lanier Nursery Coordinator

Ms. Meredith and her husband Paul are parents of 2-year old James. Meredith and Paul also came to us from North Carolina. Paul plays trumpet and baritone in our orchestra and Meredith serves in our AWANA ministry as a Sparks leader. The Lanier family is also part of the Homebuilders Life Group.



Random facts about Ms. Meredith:
Favorite movies are "Swing Kids" and "Ever After"
Favorite Ice Cream flavor is Vanilla Bean
I have a slight obsession with coffee
I love to read
I love to do crafts
Favorite author is Charles Martin

Michelle Ramer Preschool Ministries Director

Ms. Michelle has been a part of SCFBC for 9 years, coming with her husband and three children. Michelle has been active in Children's Ministry from the very beginning, with her true love being preschoolers. Ms. Michelle and her staff have created a wonderful preschool ministry where the children experience large doses of fun, hugs and learning every week.



Random facts about Ms. Michelle:
Favorite Disneyland ride is Small World
Favorite movie is anything with Will Smith in it
I like all kinds of music
I love doing things outdoors
I love anything chocolate
Favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy

Bill Wright K/1 Sunday School Teacher

Mr. Bill has been teaching Sunday school in the same classroom since 1981, beginning as a helper when he was 12. Mr. Bill and Ms. Pat are dynamic teaching duo, who have been serving together for 14 years! Each week the children look forward to the wonderful lesson that Mr. Bill has created just for them. Bill also sings in our Sunday morning choir and praise team.



Random facts about Mr. Bill:
I enjoy easy-listening pop music of the 70s' and 80's
I love to play with the latest electronic gadgets
I enjoy putting together short video productions
I would like to visit Hawaii someday

Pat Graham K/1 Sunday School Teacher

Ms. Pat has been a part of the SCFBC family since 1989. She began serving in the children's ministry to help out once in a while, but after a few weeks it was so much fun she just kept on doing it. Pat has been assisting Mr. Bill for 14 years. In addition, she has led the Cubbies class for our AWANA program for 12 years. Ms. Pat also sings in our church choir and serves on the Deacon Board as the Church Clerk.



Random facts about Ms. Pat:
Favorite Movie is An Affair to Remember
Any movie that has a really sappy romantic line
I like music from the Big Band Era
Old hymns really speak to me
Favorite Disney character is Dumbo

Jon Hammar Boys’ Small Group Leader (Grades 2-5)

Mr. Jon came to SCFBC in 2000 when his wife, Pastor Jenny, was hired here as the Children’s Pastor. Jon is the ultimate utility player, doing whatever is needed each week from teaching to acting to caring for the babies. Jon’s favorite role is game leader during free time. Whenever the kids see Jon in the morning, they know the fun is about to begin! Jon is also our AWANA Commander, heading up our AWANA ministry during the school year.



Random facts about Mr. Jon:
Once trained for the Olympics as a middle-distance runner
Has incredible dance moves
Taught himself to juggle, now juggles a wife and 2 children
Favorite movie is Evil Dead 2
Enjoys making people laugh at inappropriate times
Favorite childhood cartoon was Super Friends
Favorite food is pizza


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