Senior Pastor               Donna Avera

Executive Assistant     Lou-Beth Hines

PASTOR DONNA         
God has blessed Pastor Donna's ministry through the South Georgia Conference. She has served as a Pastor, Youth Minister, and Children's & Youth Director within the North Central, Northeast, and Coastal Districts. Pastor Donna is the founder of Knee-Mail, sharing God's love through print; with devotionals in The Savannah Morning News, as well as the mini-magazine EDIFY encouraging churches and area ministries. Pastor Donna has two wonderful daughters, an awesome son-in-law, and three terrific grandchildren. She will complete her Course of Study at Candler School of Theology/Emory University in Atlanta this year.


LOU-BETH HINES         
Lou-Beth attended college in Valdosta, Ga. After teaching elementary school, directing preschool, and serving with other churches outreach, Lou-Beth began her career with EMANUEL in 2010. We are thankful for her dedication in her role of congregational care. As well as fulfilling her role at Emanuel, Lou-Beth works as a real estate agent in Brunswick. She has three great children: Marisa, Brad, and Keri, and three amazing grandchildren: Kylie, Kolby, and Taylor.

Music       Paula Livingston               

Nursery    Cassidy Clay

PAULA LIVINGSTON   
Paula is a retired church secretary and financial secretary. She has served on various committees in ministry and has led previous congregational singing and directed choirs. She has been a member of Emanuel UMC for over 20 years and has enjoyed 'going back to our roots' in worship as a soloist and pianist. Paula and her husband Sonny have 5 children, 16 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She loves rural farm life and raising cattle. Church family and close friends are Paula's greatest assets in life.


CASSIDY CLAY       
Cassidy is a newlywed married to Logan Clay, serving in the US Navy, stationed at Kings Bay Naval Base. Cassidy and Logan are the proud pet-parents to their corgi puppy, Odin. Originally from Flagstaff, AZ, Cassidy also serves as a personal care assistant with Coastal Home Care. We are glad to have Cassidy serving parents and children in the Nursery at Emanuel. She says her main focus in life is to be a good woman in God's eyes, take care of those around her, and start each day with a smile!