Welcome to Our Newest Members!

Received into Membership on:

March 14, 2010

Welcome to our New Members, who were received into membership at our Emerge service on March 14. Be sure to say hello to our newest members when you see them in church.Welcome, new members!

Randi Blasingame: Randi is a Pre-School Teacher at Hugs 'n' Hearts. She is engaged to Josh Keene, who also joins our church today. Their wedding is scheduled for April 24, in Naples, Florida. They chose Worthington UMC because it is exactly what they were looking for.
Welcome, Randi!

Stephan and Sherri Cooke

Stephan is Business Development Manager at Dupler Office and Sherri is Founder/President of ARC-Insight. They have three children: 4th grader Aidan, 2nd grader Sydney, and Hunter, who is in pre-school. Sherri's interests include knitting, the financial world and staying active, while Stephan is interested in sustainability & the environment, running and tennis. They moved here from California seven years ago, and have been active at WUMC for 6 years, including teaching Sunday School.
Welcome, Stephen and Sherri!

Jonathan (Jon) and Lesley Cross

Jon is a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, and Lesley is Director of Selection with Northwestern Mutual. Jon grew up attending this church and is a gifted musician who enjoys playing guitar, piano, singing and writing. Jon and Lesley return to Worthington after living in North Carolina for 3 years after they married. Lesley and Jon enjoy traveling and meeting new people. They are transferring their membership from St. Luke's UMC in Hickory, NC.
Welcome, Jon and Lesley!

Jonathan (Jon) and Lesley Cross

Aaron and Karin Engel

Aaron is a Software Consultant with Abbott, and Karin is a 7th Grade Science Teacher with Upper Arlington Schools. They have a nine-month-old daughter, Madison. Karin and Aaron are friends with WUMC members Matt & Kate Cooper, Nancy & Thomas Pine and Jeri & Matt Seabaugh. They enjoy biking, skiing and OSU football.
Welcome, Aaron and Karin!

Eric and Melissa Finkenbiner

Eric is a System Analyst at Chase and Melissa is a Server at Bonefish. Their interests include music, computers, books and art. They were attracted to the location of WUMC, the priorities of the church and the community atmosphere.
Welcome, Eric and Melissa!
Welcome, Matt!

Eric and Melissa Finkenbiner

Cindy Frankland

Cindy is a homemaker and the mother of three children who are all WUMC members: 21-year-old Jennifer, 18-year-old Elizabeth and 15-year-old Michael. Cindy has been active in this church for many years, along with her children and late husband. She is transferring her membership from First Baptist Church of West Hartford, CT.
Welcome, Cindy!

Paul Grimm and Amy Potter-Grimm

Paul is a Sales Representative with Terminix and Amy is a Medical Sales Territory Manager with ConvaCare Services. They have a 15-month-old daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and their interests include sports, shopping, gardening, cooking and spending time with family. Amy grew up in this church and was eager to get back to WUMC when they moved back to Worthington.
Welcome, Paul and Amy!

Paul Grimm and Amy Potter-Grimm

Josh Keene

Josh is Senior Account Manager at Buckeye Distributing. He is engaged to Randi Blasingame, who is also part of this membership class, and they plan to marry on April 24 in Florida. Josh and Randi enjoy sports, board games and spending time with family and friends.
Welcome, Josh!

Jeff and Michele Kirkey

Jeff is Assistant Vice President – Claims Division of Motorists Insurance Group, and Michele is an Accountant with Wayne Erdman & Associates. They are the parents of Grant and Justin, who both attend Olentangy Orange High School. They are friends with WUMC members Harriet Allen and Shelli Forbes. Michele and Jeff enjoy biking, camping, Boy Scouts, family games, woodworking, movies and home improvement activities.
Welcome, Jeff and Michele!

Jeff and Michele Kirkey

Welcome to all of our new members!