Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Mark Outlaw with wife, Lynn |
Pastor Mark joined our church in 2019. He attended North Georgia College and Georgia State University, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration. After working in business in the '80s, he answered the call to preach, obtained a Master of Divinity from Emory University, and started his ministry in 1990 at Red Oak UMC in College Park, Georgia. In 2002, he received his Doctor of Ministry from Southwest Bible College and Seminary. In addition to Pastor Mark, we were fortunate to also gain his partner in ministry, his wife Lynn. Lynn received her Bachelor of Science-Education and Master of Education degrees from the University of Georgia. As a retired school teacher, she plays a valuable role with our children and youth, and assists in other areas as well. Pastor Mark can be reached via the church office at 706-678-7116 or marksoutlaw@gmail.com. For emergencies, call 678-316-8237.
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Director of Music - Rachel Fleeman
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Rachel's strong background in directing, teaching, and performance has been a blessing to our church. She is an alumna of the University of Georgia with a degree in Child Development, and teaching certificates in Early Childhood Education and Music Education. Rachel directs our adult Chancel Choir, our Emmanuel Singers (children's choir and handbells) and provides music to to children in our Pre-K program. She also teaches piano/voice and is an accomplished performer, having toured and recorded for several years with various vocal ensembles.
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Church administrator
Shelley Warrenfells Shelley is the "go to" person for information about what's going on at our church. She earned her Associate of Arts degree at Young Harris College and a Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Georgia. Contact her at 706-678-7116 or shelley@washingtonfirstumc.com |
Pianist - Janet Pharr
Janet is a truly gifted and accomplished musician, having played piano since the 3rd grade and served as an accompanist since age 16. She has served as our church pianist as well as children's, youth, and adult choir accompanist since 1998. She is also the retired principal of Washington Elementary School. |
Organist - Belle Guin
Belle has served as our full-time church organist since in 1998, having served on a part-time basis since 1980. She also played piano for the church's Pharr Ficklin Sunday School Class for 40 years. Belle takes full advantage of the musical features of our magnificent pipe organ. and together with pianist Janet Pharr, adds great meaning to our worship services. She is the retired Math Dept. Chairman at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School |
Jarrett Keen
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Barbara Eligio
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Beth Leblanc
Pre-K Teacher |
Hannah Wright
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Nadine Flournoy
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Wendy & Richard Swann
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Ricky Edwards
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