Kerusso (Greek): “To publish, proclaim openly: something which has been done.”
EMC Welcomes Two New Pastors Phil & Christine Dulin - Victory EMC, Reedsville, WV Phillip Dulin was born and raised in West Virginia, and attended school in Morgantown, WV. He has worked in the construction industry since 2002. Phillip was a Covenant EMC member in Morgantown until he married his wife, Christine, in 2006 and moved to Kingwood, WV, near his new assignment at Victory EMC in Reedsville, WV. Phillip’s hobbies are riding his Harley when time and family permit and working on cars and building things. Christine was born in Falls Church, VA, and was raised in Kingwood, WV. She graduated from Fairmont State College with a degree in Health Administration and is employed with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Morgantown, WV, where she serves as the Medical Records Administrative Specialist. Christine enjoys spending time outside, meeting friends for lunch, and chasing her grandkids. Phillip and Christine have a son John, daughter-in-law Chyenne and grandson, Nash. They are excited for the arrival of their second grandson in June of this year! They are currently in a season of fostering two babies, an 18-month-old boy, and a newborn girl, which bring them much love, joy, and exhaustion. Phillip and Christine are excited to get to know and fellowship with their new church family.
Keith & Teresa Grove - First EMC, Martinsville, IN Nearly 2 years ago, Keith retired as the lead pastor of Southwest Church of the Nazarene, Indianapolis, IN, where he served for 23 years. He thought after a total of 45 years in ministry he was done. However, during these 2 years of retirement he has been busy serving as pulpit supply, and interim pastor for 3 congregations and loving it. In November 2020 he accepted a 6-month interim assignment at First EMC in Martinsville, IN. Keith and his wife, Teresa knew from the very first Sunday that there was a special connection with this congregation. You may recognize this special lady as the long-time former administrative assistant at EMC Headquarters. In January 2021, Keith submitted his name for consideration as the full-time pastor at First EMC. On February 21, 2021, the membership voted unanimously to call Keith and Teresa as their pastor and pastor’s wife. They have excitedly accepted the call and are looking forward to their new ministerial assignment with this God-loving group of people with a vision to reach out into their community.
Both of these couples would greatly appreciate your prayer support as they step into these new positions.
The Kerusso – March | 2021