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Dick Hamel
Minister of Music
Education
Dick graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic with a BA in Sacred Music. He responded to God’s call to the ministry of worship as he was attending community college, studying for law enforcement.
Family
He is married to Valerie, also a south Florida native, whom he met while in high school. Son Mathew and daughter Amy worked alongside their dad as they grew to adulthood. They now serve the Lord in their areas of giftedness in the performing arts.
Pasttimes
He derives great satisfaction from being a mentor of young leaders, regardless of their area of giftedness. He believes that everyone can share in the joy of worship. Dick is energized by time spent with people he loves – the people of God , his wife, his adult children, their spouses, and grandchildren. If you want to see Dick smile, ask him “How’s Aidan these days?”
Chris Larsen
Minister of Education & Administration
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Master of Divinity in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Family
Carol and Chris both consider Huntsville, AL home. They met at the University of Alabama in Huntsville Baptist Campus Ministries way back in 1989. They later were married while Chris was a student at New Orleans Seminary and after Carol finished her degree in Elementary Education. Chris served churches in Louisiana and Alabama before coming to Myrtle Grove. Carol has taught first graders at Pleasant Grove Elementary School since 2005. Their oldest daughter, Hannah, is a graduate from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Elementary Education and currently teaches in Pensacola. Their younger daughter, Rebecca attends the University of South Alabama pursuing a degree in Nursing.
Pasttimes
Almost any kind of sport, especially when the Alabama Crimson Tide is playing.
Life Verse
1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
Mary Ann Winstead
Pre-school Learning Center Director
Education
BAS Organizational Administration from Pensacola State College.
Florida Child Care and Education Program Advanced Director Credential VPK Endorsed
Family
Married to Ray Winstead since 2012.
Pasttimes
Reading, Crochet, Puzzles.
Life Verse
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Betty Scurlock
Ministry Assistant/Organist
Education
A.A. Pensacola State
Certified Professional Secretary
Certified Ministry Assistant
Private Organ Instruction – Dauphin Way Baptist Church
Family
Husband: David Scurlock, Retired Music Minister &
Sons: Randall, Richard (wife Melia), Robbie
Granddaughter: Hunter
Pasttimes
Reading, Crossword puzzles
Life Verse
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength”
Melissa C. Westman
Education
B. A., Master of Church Music
Family
Husband: Larry Westman, Retired Chaplain at Sacred Heart Hospital
Adult Children: Cindy Westman (Ewintario) Nielsen; Mr & Mrs Andrew Westman
Grandson: Ewintario Nielsen II
Pastimes
I enjoy Reading, jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku puzzles, board games
Life Verse
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”