Staff

Jill Mininger Born: Langhorne, PA Graduate: Neshaminy High School and Millersville University (Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication with a minor in Studio Art and Print Media Studies) Employed by Grace: March 2010 Position: Church Secretary Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, taking pictures, playing softball, yoga, watching movies and reading. Favorite Music: Jack Johnson, Flogging Molly, Ingrid Michaelson (any artist played on WXPN) Favorite Movies: Finding Neverland, Peter Pan, Moulin Rouge, and Goonies Favorite TV: Dirty Jobs, Pawn Shop, and The Office Favorite Books/Authors: The Notebook, Tuesday’s with Morrie, The Last Lecture, Nicholas Sparks, Judy Blume and Mitch Albom

 

Bruce Heydt Born: Drexel Hill, PA Graduate: Marple Newtown High School and West Chester State College (Bachelor of Arts in English) Employed by Grace: January 2005 Position: Teaching Pastor, Director of Adult Discipleship, Outreach Director (and other duties as required…) Wife: The lovely Susan Heydt Children: Scott, Ben, Kristin Hobbies: Sleeping, reading, writing, photography, genealogy Favorite Music: An improbable mix of Loreena McKennitt, J.S. Bach, Billy Joel, Harry Chapin, and anything not by Ozzy Osbourne Favorite Movies: Lord of the Rings, The Great Escape, Signs, Miracle, Powers of Ten Favorite TV: Lost, The X-Files, Mythbusters Favorite Books/Authors: C.S. Lewis, Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Tom Clancy

 

Sarah Hamblin Born: York, PA Graduate: Eastern York High School and Messiah College (Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre) Employed by Grace: September 2000 Position: Souljourn Coordinator (I interpret the preached word through pictures, movies, skits and other creative means!) and Pastor’s Administrative Assistant Husband: Marshall Hamblin Children: none of our own – 7 godchildren! Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, taking pictures, scrapbooking, reading and watching movies. Favorite Music: Fernando Ortega, Keith Urban, Skillet, Daughtry, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, and movie soundtracks. Favorite Movies: Dear Frankie, Swiss Family Robinson, Dan In Real Life, and most chick flicks! Favorite TV: Lost, Monk, The Office, Dirty Jobs, Clean House, Amazing Race, Little House On The Prairie, Arrested Development, and the X-Files. Favorite Books/Authors: George MacDonald, Karen Kingsbury, Nancy Drew books, Francine Rivers, Nicholas Sparks, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

 

Mike Heisey Born: Manheim, PA Graduate: Manheim Central—1966, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology—1968 Employed by Grace: October 1998 Position: Lay Pastor—Spiritual Care Wife: Mary Children: Jen, Neal, Anca Grandchildren: (and they are grand!) Rylan, Brayden, Nehemiah, and Colston Hobbies: I enjoy the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and generally any time spent in nature’s beauty Favorite Music: Contemporary Christian music Favorite Movies: Princess Bride, Fireproof, Amazing Grace, old John Wayne westerns (I know it dates me, but I can’t help it) Favorite TV: History channel, WITF, TCM, adventure shows Favorite Books/Authors: the Bible, Max Lucado, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Life Experiences: One of my passions is organizing and going on mission trips. My wife and I have been visiting an orphanage in Romania since 1999. I also served in the U.S. Air force, including a year in Vietnam

 

Mary Heisey Born:  Williamsport, PA Graduate:  Red Land High School and Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing 1971 (Registered Nurse) Employer: Lancaster General Hospital since 1979. Received Certification in Intravenous Nursing—CRNI in 1992 Position at Grace: Parish Nurse (I am a medical resource person for the congregation in a volunteer position) Husband: Mike Heisey (Lay Pastor) Children: We have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Hobbies: Baking but since we have become Grandparents spending time with our grandchildren has become my favorite hobby. Favorite Music: Michael W. Smith, Fernando Ortega, Don Moen, Amy Grant, Point of Grace and Robin Mark Favorite Movies: Fireproof, Amazing Grace, Facing the Giants, Pay It Forward, Wesley Favorite Authors: Max Lacado, Patsy Clairmont, Barbara Johnson, Sheila Walsh, Steve Brown, Beth Moore, Marilyn Meberg and Luci Swindoll

Lead Pastor: John Laughlin; email johnlaughlin@gracemillersville.org

Teaching Pastor: Bruce Heydt; email bruceheydt@gracemillersville.org
Director of Adult Discipleship Ministries: Bruce Heydt; email bruceheydt@gracemillersville.org
Director of Outreach Ministries: Bruce Heydt; email bruceheydt@gracemillersville.org
Youth Pastor: Justin Watkins; email youthpastor@gracemillersville.org
Lay Pastors: Mike Heisey & Judy Schroeder
Director of Prayer Ministries & Spiritual Formation: Peggy Manning
Church Administrator: Bill Skelly; email billskelly@gracemillersville.org
Traditional Worship Director: Judy Schroeder
Souljourn Coordinator: Sarah Hamblin; email sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Pastor's Administrative Assistant: Sarah Hamblin; email sjuliushamblin@gracemillersville.org
Director of Children's Ministry: Chris Reitnauer; email chrisreitnauer@gracemillersville.org 
Safe Places Policy Administrator: Chris Reitnauer; email chrisreitnauer@gracemillersville.org
Parish Nurse: Mary Heisey
Church Secretary: Jill Mininger; email gracechurch@gracemillersville.org
Trustee President: Clair Becker
Director of Music Ministries, Organist, & Choir Director: Carole Jennings
Souljourn Music Director: Jenn Diaz; email jenndiaz@juno.com
U.M. Women: Ruth Banner
Melody Makers: Mark Reitnauer
Cherub Choir: Lisa Suydam & Alison Witmer
Bell Choir: Ron Bellamy
Communion: Kitty Finefrock & Marvis Hambleton
Treasurer: Karen Davis; email karendavis@gracemillersville.org
Assistant Treasurer: Clark MacMullen
Financial Secretary: Donna Carle
Mission Thrift Shop: Betty Wissler
Sextons: Bill & Phyllis Groff
Cemetery: Phil Biechler
Preschool Express Director: Jan Tulli
Website Coordinator: Dave Mitchell