Meet Tommy
Q: What do you do at
Mills River United
Methodist Church?
A: I am the new Director
of Music.
Q: How long have you
ministered at
MRUMC?
A: Just started.
Q: Could you tell us about
your family?
A: I have three beautiful
girls: Olive, age 9;
Edie Jane, age 6; and
Kit, age 4.
Q: Do you love or hate roller coasters?
A: I LOVE roller coasters! I don’t yell on them, but I do
uncontrollably laugh!
Q: What are your top two favorite books and why?
A: Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell. Rob challenges my faith in a new way.
He takes ordinary situations and turns them into thought-
provoking God-isms. Also, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Lee grasps the way the south used to be and in some ways still
is. It truly makes you think about character, love for others and
compassion all while reading a very enjoyable book.
Q: What is your favorite season and why?
A: I love fall. The leaves are turning, drives in the country (and now
for me, the mountains) seem to be a display of God's
handiwork.
Q: What’s your favorite sport to watch and why?
A: I love the GA Bulldogs - THEY ARE AWESOME!
Q: Who knows you best?
A: I would say my mom knows me best. Q: If you were called to serve a mission (other than what you are
doing) where would you most like to serve?
A: I am not sure exactly where I would like to serve,
but I know that I would need to work hands on with people —
serving. I would be very happy painting or other labor type
mission or just being a companion for a lonely person.
Q: What was your first job?
A: My first job was when I was in high school. I was the organist at
First Christian Church in Sandersville, Georgia. Q How do you spend your free time?
A: In my free time, I practice my keyboarding skills, reading, finding
cool spots for a meal
Q: Where are yo u from?
A: I grew up in Sandersville, Georgia.
Our organization for Missions Monthly in March is Safelight,
a nonprofit agency in Henderson County that provides
support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual
assault and child abuse. They provide needs in regards to
mental health, substance abuse, employment and housing.
Safelight offers a broad range of services, provided by staff
and over 100 dedicated volunteers.
We will be collecting colored paper of all kinds, glue sticks/
bottes, washable paint, and stickers. A collection area is set
up by the Children’s Sunday School classrooms.