Our Pastor

David Gravitt was born in Hall County, Georgia in 1951. After attending East Hall High School, and Gainesville College and receiving  his B.S. in Psychology from UGA, David went into a career in industry in the
field of resource planning, computerization and plant start-ups. In 1975, he (finally, according to his mother!)
married his college sweetheart, Shirley Adams. After being in business for himself for several years, and
working as a youth minister at various United Methodist churches, David answered the call to ministry, sold
the business and entered Candler School of Theology where he graduated cum laude in 1994. Shirley continued
to pursue her career as a social worker, specializing in severely emotionally disturbed, severely behaviorally disordered children at ALPINE Psycho-Educational Center. Last year, they adopted David’s niece, Catlyn Gravitt. Cate just graduated from Dawson County High School with honors and will be attending North Georgia College
this fall.
Both David and Shirley celebrate their Native American heritage. David was instrumental in founding the North Georgia Conference Task Force (later to become a committee) on Native American Ministries. He has chaired
that committee and served on the SEJANAM Board for two quadriniums. He has also served for two quadriniums
on the conference Board of Church and Society and is now vice-chair of the conference Housing and Homeless Council. After completion of 30+ years at ALPINE, Shirley is currently working as a school social worker for
Dawson County Schools.

Music Director

Jonathan is currently in his third year of graduate work at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is
a 2007 Congregational and 2006 Undergraduate Fellow with The Fund for Theological Education. A recipient of
the W. L. Monroe Christian Education and Personality Award, Jonathan graduated with a degree in Religious
Studies from Elon University in 2007. While at Elon, he worked extensively with the Truitt Center for Religious
and Spiritual Life and with The Pendulum, Elon's weekly student newspaper. Jonathan is pursuing ordination in the United Church of Christ. He is a member of Elon Community Church (UCC) in Elon, North Carolina.

Children's Director

Under construction. Info will be here later

Youth Director

Originally from Tallmadge, Ohio, Carolyn has her BSBA in Finance from the University of Akron, and her MBA from Kent State University.  Member of LFUMC since July, 2000, she has worked with all age levels of children in the church and has been actively participating in or leading the youth group for the past five years. She has two children, Kerry and Brian, who are her pride and joy.   Carolyn is currently the Dean of the Youth Ministry Institute for the North Georgia Conference and has a full time job in accounting as well. Her hobbies include sports, music, reading, gardening, and spending time with her children!  Passionate about growing in her own relationship with Christ, her goal for the youth is to help them develop a firm foundation in their Christain faith that will sustain them wherever they go for the rest of their lives.  Jesus Rocks!!!

Pam Noone:Coordinator of Church Operations

 

Family

Husband Thomas, Sons; Cris, Grant Norwood & Daughter Olivia

Originally From:

Missouri but in Georgia since 1st Grade

Has Been at LFUMC for:

6 years

Hobbies:

Reading & Crafts

Favorite Hymn:

Ode to Joy

Favorite Scripture:

Psalm 23 / The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

 

Betty Heier:Minister of Congregational Care

 

Family:

Son Phil, Daughter in law Kate & Grandaughter Beth, Daughter Liz, Son in law Frank & Grandson Zachary

Originally From

New York City. Has been at LFUMC for 10 years

Hobbies:

Walking, Reading, Playing with her Golden Lab, Colby

Favorite Hymn:

Amazing Grace

Favorite Scripture:

Philippians 4:13 / I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

 

 

Family:

Wife Cindy, Son, Amos, 21 & Daughter Kathleen, 18

Originally From:

Florida & Pennsylvania. Has been at LFUMC for 14 years

Hobbies:

Fishing

Favorite Hymn:

Amazing Grace

Favorite Scripture:

Mark 1:17 / And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

 

Charlotte Wood:Organist

 

Family:

Husband Preston, Sons, Franklin & Dennis, Daughter-in-law Pam, Grandsons, Conner 10 & Slaton 6

Originally From:

Atlanta, Georgia. Has been at LFUMC since September, 1991

Hobbies:

Playing & Teaching Piano & Working with Kids

Favorite Hymn:

Ode to Joy

Favorite Scripture:

Psalm 100 / Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.