Sunday Service 10:00am - Live on Facebook & YouTube: Braden River Presbyterian Church
WHO WE ARE - Our team
Join Our Family!
Braden River Presbyterian Church came into Existence in 1997! It is a small Church, but packed with so many Down-to-Earth People from all over the Country, along with many Original Members to keep us abreast of the History behind it!
Dr Rev Bruce Hedgepeth
Well...BRPC gained a wonderful new Pastor and we are so glad that he has joined us!
He brings so much experience and ideas to help make our Church a much better place, therefore helping to increase our Religious Beliefs and Membership!
Thanks for joining us Bruce!
John Frazee, Pastoral Intern
John has joined our Church to team up with our new Pastor Bruce Hedgepeth. We are excited to work with him and to have him gain a wealth of knowledge to continue his dream of becoming a Pastor down the road. Welcome John!
Rev Luis Ojeda - Parish Associate
Luis does a wonderful job and truly cares about the Members of our Church!
A parish associate is a minister who serves in some validated ministry other than the local parish, or is a member-at-large, or is honorably retired, but who wishes to maintain a relationship with a particular church or churches in keeping with ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament.
Shaun Spangler - Office Manager
We are very fortunate to have Sean join our Church Family as the Administrative Assistant. He comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and and experience and is eager to learn everything that he can in order to help relieve some of our Elders and restore this position!
And, we are very lucky that he makes our heads turn when playing the Piano, especially by heart!
Email Shaun directly:
Jeanette Hocking - Choir Director
Jeanette has given her all to this Church and Choir for so many years! She is very creative, especially with such a small Choir, and provides music in any way the she can each Sunday!
Pam Tuohey - Treasurer
Pam is the best! She is very detail-oriented and makes sure that everything is spot on and taken care of! Don't mess with her Books!
Email: Church@BradenRiverPC.com
Attn: Pam or Treasurer
Lois McGill - Clerk of Session
We are very lucky to have Lois in this Position! She overlooks the Church and is an absolute Professional with fulfilling the responsibilities she has been handed! Lois gives her all in everything that she takes on!
Email Lois: Church@BradenRiverPC.com
Leroy Hocking - Head Usher
Long-time Member Leroy is very dedicated to BRPC and truly cares about his Church responsibilities, as well as the People who attend here. He is a Great Asset to our Church!
Evelyn Surles
Audio/Video Tech
We are fortunate to have Elder Evelyn taking care of our Sunday Sermons as the person to keep our ears a hearing and our eyes a watchin'!
She does a great job in meeting and preparing during the week to make it great!
Our BRPC Choir!
Thank You to our Choir Members for practicing and giving the best Musical teaching possible!
And, to the Beautiful Piano Accompanists
Jayne Strouse and Pam Huebschman!
Choir Members from Back Left:
Jayne, Pam, Beth Mostransky, Evelyn Surles, Gene Monroe, Genie Ward, Karen Cirillo,
Cecy Grabowski, and Beth Hocking
Not pictured: Wendy Littman, Russ Sexton
meet our elders
Elders:
Class of 2021
Pam Tuohey - Mission
Leroy Hocking - Grounds & Building
Evelyn Surles - Worship & Fellowship
Beth Hocking - Technology & Facilities
Lois McGill - Congregational, Nuture, & Evangelism
Class of 2022
Joan Barney - Nurturing
January 2020 Congregational Meeting
Our 2020 Elders reporting all of the Great things that are happening with our Church! New Landscaping, Painting, Website, Facebook Posts, Outdoor Lighting and Safety, and much more to come!
Ask Our Elders!
Our Elders are here for the betterment of the Church and are listening when the Congregation speaks. Please feel free to ask questions!
Pam Tuohey
We are very grateful to have Pam as our Lead for Missions! She does a wonderful job in instilling excitement in the Congregation to donate to the Organizations that need our Help!
Leroy Hocking
Leroy has given his all to the Church in maintaining and keeping it safe, along with getting it updated and looking nice!
John Cook
John was an Elder, Treasurer, Boy Scout Leader, Chairman Youth department, visiting Elder, Vice-Chairman of Church board. Also, a licensed counselor at a Christian College and a College Professor. He attended many church growth seminars, plus personal growth seminars. Welcome John!
Beth Hocking
Beth has taken over the Technology and bringing the Church up-to-date with the New Website and Facebook Site! Please view it often as any Events, Missions, etc are on it, along with emails to contact people directly. Also, she assists with the Grounds and Church maintenance.
Lois McGill
We are very lucky to have Lois in this Position! She overlooks the Church and is an absolute Professional with fulfilling the responsibilities she has been handed! Lois gives her all in everything that she takes on!
Email Lois:
Joan Barney
Welcome to Joan! She is our Newest Elder and are very thankful for her stepping it and helping us! Joan will be taking on the Nurturing of the Church to try and build our Membership for the Future of BRPC!
What is an Elder:
Our Church Leaders are know as Ruling Elders who are elected by the Congregation, Ordained for Life and serve for a period of 3 years on the governing body called the Session. Elders previously ordained may be elected to serve again after going off Session for at least 1 year.
Each Elder at BRPC is also a Team Leader responsible for the care and function of a particular Ministry Team. Serving Elders meet as scheduled by the Session to discuss and direct the Business of the Church. Church Members and Friends are encouraged to discuss their ideas and concerns with the Elders serving on Session.