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ELDERS IN CLASS 2026
CARTER RAY*
Carter grew up in Floresville and began attending FPC as a youth. He was involved in retreats, mission trips, and many service events around San Antonio. In middle school, he became the drummer for the Modern Worship Service. He is passionate about worship through music and still serves in this capacity today. Upon graduation from Texas A&M University in 2014, Carter returned to San Antonio and joined the family business, Wiatrek’s Meat Market. Carter has served as a Deacon, a Confirmation Mentor, and on various committees including Personnel and Men’s Ministry. He has also served on various Pastor and Officer Nominating Committees. Carter met his wife, Erin, through the Young Adults ministry and was married at FPC in 2019. Carter and Erin have a two year old son, Walker, and a newborn daughter, Sutton. He is grateful to serve in this capacity and is blessed with such a supporting Church community.
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DON RYAN*
Don and his wife Marianne joined First Pres. in 2017 after relocating from Fair Oaks Ranch to downtown San Antonio in December of 2016. June 2023 will mark their 35th wedding anniversary. They have one son Jacob who resides with his wife Megan in Deland, FL. Don has served in leadership roles with several other churches they have attended in Boerne and San Antonio. Don is a Regional President at US Physical Therapy. He serves as a greeter for the Modern service, as Co Chairman for Global Missions and sings in the Worship Band from time to time on Sunday mornings.
Adam Sharpe
Adam and his wife Sara have been married for 18 years and officially joined FPC in 2007. They have 2 daughters: Sarita (14) and Anna (12) who were both baptized in the church and are actively involved in the FPC Youth ministry. Adam works with his family at Sharpe Pools and is a partner with Nucos Commercial Pools. In his free time he enjoys being with his family, swimming laps and driving cars. He has enjoyed serving as an Elder, as a Deacon, and frequently ushers at 9:30 AM. Adam is grateful for all the church has done for him over the years and is honored to be considered as an Elder and looks forward to continuing to serve FPC.
