The Diaconate
The Diaconate is made up of 12 deacons who have been elected and ordained to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress, both within and beyond the community of faith. At Atascocita Presbyterian Church, our deacons minister through personal contact with all member families, providing meals, transportation, comfort, and support in times of joy and need. We strive to maintain connections with our college students and those serving in the military, and we reach out to our community through service and ministry.
David Gerald – Class of 2010 |
Lee Merrick – Class of 2010Lee is a native Texan, born in west Texas; brought up in north Texas; and a resident of the Houston area since 1957. She has been married to Rex Merrick since 1955. They have four sons and three granddaughters. Lee enjoys reading, music, and deep thinking. She and Rex have been members of APC since 2001, and they have served the church in many ways. They love APC and the wonderful people here. |
Nancy Tribolet – Class of 2010Nancy has been a member of APC for 3 years having joined in January of 2005. This is her first year on the Board of Deacons. Nancy is a Decorative Artist and she specializes in stenciling. Her work can be seen in the CLC office, in the parlor restroom and in the ladies restroom. |
Cindy Wightman – Class of 2010Cindy and her husband, Paul, joined APC in 2001. We are life long Presbyterians from the Chicago area, moving here to be with our sons and their families. I have been priviledged to serve on the Deacon Board in the passed and continue to enjoy learning and growing in our faith through all the wonderful people at APC. |
Lisa Clark – Class of 2011Lisa grew up in West Tennessee and graduated from the “real” UT, the University of Tennessee. She and her husband George spent a couple of years in New Jersey, courtesy of IBM; then they moved to Atascocita in 1978. They have three children: Brad, out of college and working for the State of Texas: Katie, recently graduated from A&M and working on her Masters; and Adam, graduating from A&M this spring. Lisa was introduced to APC by her neighbors, the McCormicks, and joined in October 1987. She has been an Elder of APC and has spent many years teaching Sunday School, working in GEARS, doing “angel crafts” for the Advent Event and recently is on “KP”. Lisa is a Regional Customer Support Manager for IBM and enjoys reading and needlework. |
Wanda Eaton – Class of 2011Wanda is a native of Colorado and moved to Kingwood in 1981. She was baptized by Dick Houtz at the Presbyterian Church in Humble before it split into Atascosita Presbyterian and First Presbyterian of Kingwood. As a charter member of FPCK, she was in the choir, taught the 2-year old Sunday School class and served on the Children’s Education Committee and Nominating Committee. Returning to Kingwood in 1997 after living in London for 3 years, Wanda became a member of Kingwood United Methodist and taught Sunday School for several different ages. In 2007, Wanda returned to the Presbyterian Church by joining APC and has taught the High School Sunday School Class for the last 18 months. Wanda is an engineer working for Chevron and has two children, Brittany (age 23) and Patrick (age 17). |
David McPherson – Class of 2011I grew up in New Mexico. I moved to Houston in 1980 after graduating college. |
Liz Tchussen – Class of 2011Liz (Elizabeth) Epie-Tchussen, came to the U.S. from Camenroon, Africa. She went to the University Of Oklahoma, Norman(OU) for four years, and to Central State University, Edmond , Oklahoma for two years. In 1989, she moved to Dallas, Tx, where she started working as a parole officer. She, husband Richard, and son Desi joined APC in 2001. Liz has been a Presbyterian all her live. I am very honorned to be elected as a deacon and hope to serve our congregation. |
Linda Andrus- Class of 2012I was born in Columbus Tx, a long time ago, moved to Houston when I was 8yrs old. Gene and I have been members of APC for 14yrs. I love to read, walk , and my favorite pasttime is watching the birds. We have one son , he is married to April and have blessed us with a precious granddaughter Ursula who is now 8yrs old. They live in California so we make trips out at least 2 times a year if we can. I wasa Deacon before and feel very blessed to have this opportunity to serve the church again. |
Linda Coleman – Class of 2012I grew up in Philadelphia, PA. and was raised in the Evangelican United Brethren church, which later merged with the Methodist Church. My husband Steve, and our two children, Steven and Laurie, moved to Atascocita in 1984 and we joined APC in 1985. I have two wonderful grandchildren (Shelby and Cameron). I work for Not So Plain Jane, Inc. a Christian jewelry company located in Kingwood. We have really enjoyed being part of the APC family, and I look forward to serving as a Deacon. |
Jim Hannan – Class of 2012 |
Lindsay Smith – Class of 2012 |
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