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Staff
Pastor Gabriela 'Gabe' Wright
Pastor, Gabriela 'Gabe' Wright
 
Past: Childhood in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Moved to Florida before there was a Disney World!
 
What I watch on TV: HGTV, Bones, Dr. Who, Survivor
 
Hobbies: Always changing...roses, woodworking, reading, needle work, Spider Solitaire, movies, music, sewing, plays, walking..thinking up new things to do.
 
Favorite Movie(s): Defending Your Life, Sister Act, Apollo 13 & many more...
 
What movie star would portray you in a movie?  Annette Bening
 
If they made a movie of your life, what would be the title? It's a Wonderful Life
 
Favorite Quote: "Them is us."
 
 Favorite Book(s):  The Sojourner by Marjorie Rawlings
 
Other:  Florida GATOR Fan!!
 

Mary Stafford, Church Administrative Asst.
Mary Stafford, Church Administrative Asst.
 
Past:  Lived in Florida since 1955.  Missionary with Trans World Radio in France for 10 years.
 
Pets: Ziggy
 
Hobbies:  Love working in my yard (flowers and plants)
 
Favorite Movies:  All the Oldies but goodies
 
What movie star would portray you in a movie?  Angela Lansbury
 
Favorite Book:  Bible
 
Favorite Song:  “My Tribute” To God Be The Glory!
 

 
 
Betty Johnson, Finance Coordinator

Betty Johnson, Finance Coordinator

Past:  I was born and raised in Maine and have also lived in Georgia, Ohio.
 
Pets:  Three cats: Tommy, Tally and Worsus (because he is the "worsus one!")
 
What I watch on TV: PBS, Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance
 
Hobbies: homeschooling my daughter, bicycle riding, reading, sewing, knitting, enjoying nature
 
Favorite Movies: I enjoy a good comedy, romantic or otherwise, but also like watching documentaries to learn more about the world.
 
Favorite Quote: Live, laugh, learn
 
Favorite Song(s):  I like all kinds of music - especially songs with a good beat and those I can sing along with.
 

 
Jo Anderson, Lay Leader, Lay Speaker
Jo Anderson, Lay Leader, Lay Servant & Coordinator of Congregational Excellence
 
Past: Grew up in Vero Beach Fl.; lived and worked in North Carolina, returned  home to Florida
 
Favorite pets: Boxer dogs and Tuxedo cats
 
Favorite hobbies: Reading, movies and musicals, gardening and cooking for family and friends
 
Favorite Sport: Watching football with hubby Ted
 
Favorite food: Chocolate
 
 

 
Gary Sawyer, Music Director

Gary Sawyer, Choir Director, Organist, Pianist & Part Time Custodian

Children's Nursery and Church Leader - Carrie Cannamela
Technical & Web Support and Children's Church Leader, Carrie Wood
 
Past: Childhood in Michigan, Ionia County area, Moved to Florida in 1999 after graduating High School
 
Pets: Tails 5 Black Pug, Mr. Urtle the Turtle 1, Oreo 2 Black and White Cat, Prince 11 Orange Tabby, Lucky 6 calico cat, Mr Sunny 3 Latino Cockatiel.
 
Children: 4 Daughters
 
What I watch on TV: NCIS, CSI, Criminial Minds, Iron Chef, MythBusters, Law & Order
 
Hobbies: Always doing something different, very good with children and computers.
 
Favorite Movie(s): Any mysters or crime movies
 
What movie star would portray you in a movie?  Not Sure
 
If they made a movie of your life, what would be the title? I Broke the Cycle and Survived!!!
 
Favorite Quote: "No glass ever became sand again; No bread ever became wheat; No ripened fruit ever became a flower. Welcome change, and choose what kind of glass you create, what kind of bread you bake, what kind of fruit you harvest."
 
 Favorite Book(s):  Any Mystery or Crime books
Pat Sovonick, Lay Servant, Counselor
Dr. Pat Sovonick, Counselor, Lay Servant & Coordinator of Children's Moments
 
Past: Raised in the Midwest, married and moved to Washington D.C. at age 17, been in Florida since '83
 
Present: Have Son and Granddaughter “up North”
 
Pet: Dog named Buddy.
 
TV:  HGTV, Dance shows, old movies
 
Hobbies:  Computer graphics/games, sewing, reading
 
Favorite Movies:  Sister Act, Dirty Dancing, any old musical
 
Movie Star to play me:  Katherine Hepburn
 
Title of my movie:  From 0 to 70 in 5 easy lessons
 
Favorite Quote:  If anything matters, then everything matters
 
Sport:  Tennis, personal fitness
 
Books:  The Shack, The Bible, Historical Novels
 
Songs: Amazing Grace, Stardust
 
Traits: Team player with an independent streak
 

 
Judy Gessel, Membership Secretary

Judy Gessel, Membership Secretary

Bea Kleman, Elder Singles Ministry Leader

Bea Kleman, Elder Singles Ministry Leader



Asbury United Methodist Church
4204 Thys Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Phone: 727-842-8136
Fax: 727-847-3141

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