LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY
Pastor: Rev. Ma Pooley mpooley@paxpres.org
Associate Pastor: Robbie D’Orazio rdorazio@paxpres.org
Corporate President: Sco McLellan finance@paxpres.org
Clerk of Session: Diane Kleinschmidt dlkleinschmidt48@gmail.com
STAFF
Treasurer: Marie Hankinson treasurer@paxpres.org
Office Manager & Financial Support Specialist: Emese Raschka churchoffice@paxpres.org & omfss@paxpres.org
Communica ons Director: Eleanor Duke communica ons@paxpres.org
Small Groups Ministry: Laura Rhodes paxpressg@paxpres.org
Music Director: Maureen Wysham gwysham@md.metrocast.net
HMC Preschool Director: Diane Byers hmcdirector@paxpres.org
SESSION
Administra on Elders: Cathy Pinkel ‘26, Melody VanMeter ‘27 admin@paxpres.org
Chris an Educa on Elders: Laura Rhodes ‘25, Ma Brennan ‘27 chris aned@paxpres.org
Congrega onal Life Elders: Kathryn Junek ‘26, Dave Sutherland ‘27 conglife@paxpres.org
Finance Elders: Rick Cooley ’25, Sco McLellan ’26 finance@paxpres.org
Outreach Elders: Leon Anderson ‘25, Frank Mazur ‘26 outreach@paxpres.org
DEACONS deacons@paxpres.org
Lead Deacon: Stephanie Thomson ‘25
Cards/Belong Rep: Jean Reamy ‘27
Human Lead/Communion: Nick Stude ‘26
Secretary: Courtney Cuthbertson ‘27
CCM Lead: LuAnn Smouse ’27
James Gang: John Dixon ‘26
E-Prayer: Robbie Romano ‘26
Transporta on: Sue Menthe ‘27
PAX PRES AND ME
Nomina ng Commi ee: Stephanie Thomson ‘25
Coffee Hour: Stacey Fisher ‘25
Five Loaves: Eileen Miller ‘25
Events Planner: Ka e Karlow ‘27
Heavenly Hosts: Cherie Crescini (former deacon)
PRAYER Shawls: Norma Osterhouse (volunteer)
Care Notes: Patsy Davidson (volunteer)
TRUSTEES churchoffice@paxpres.org
Lead Trustee: Kevin Smith ‘25
Finance Ministry Liaison: Jeff Pinkel ‘26
HVAC: Jarod Grant ‘26
Insurance: Russ Fink ‘27
Grounds: Kevin Smith ‘25, Steve Brown ‘27
Security: Grant Graessle ‘25
Cleaning: Jim Barton ‘25
Electrical/Ligh ng: Jill Gaskin ‘26
Building Exterior: Jeff Pinkel ‘26
Building Interior/Furnishings: Mike Desmond ‘27
Kitchens: Al Has ngs ‘25
Nomina ng Commi ee: Grant Graessle ‘25
Plumbing: Drew Banko ‘26
Events: Jill Gaskin ‘26
Google Drive Admin: Kevin Smith ’25
SMALL GROUPS
Por llo Women’s
Rachel Por llo becca.brian.robert@verizon.net
Monday Night Women’s
Stephanie Thomson & Cindy Romano slthomson@smcps.org romanocindy@yahoo.com
Pinkel Cathy Pinkel pinkels74@hotmail.com
Works In Progress (WIPS)
Laura Rhodes paxpressg@paxpres.org
Young Adults Prac cing The Way (YAPTW)
Pastor Robbie D’Orazio rdorazio@paxpres.org
Early Risers Women’s Group
Kim Hagan
Amy Collins
April Wathen Kbahagan@yahoo.com amylynncollins@gmail.com aawathen@gmail.com
Rhodes Women’s Laura Rhodes sthrnfamily@yahoo.com
RECHARGE
Rachel Por llo & Tom Schumacher Rachel.por llo@paxpres.org youthdirector@paxpres.org
Begins Sept. 23
Mondays 1:00-2:30 pm
Smouse home
Begins Sept. 9
Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm
Lytle home
Mondays 6:15-8:00 pm
Pinkel home
Begins Oct. 2nd
Every other
Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 pm
Begins Sept. 11th 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Begins Sept. 19th
Thursdays 6:15-7:30 am Virtual Classroom
FULL
Luke: Part 3
A Study of Luke 17-24 (12 weeks)
FULL
Luke: Part 2
A Study of Luke 9-16 (12 weeks)
The Engagement Project by Dell Tacke (10 weeks)
Goal se ng and life journey documenta on through scrapbooking, journaling, needle arts, pain ng, etc. Bring your Works In Progress.
Young adults from high school grad to age 32. Video series and discussion on “Life Together”
Abide by Jen Wilkin (10 weeks)
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am rotates homes
Begins Sept. 4th 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Joshua House
FULL
The Engagement Project by Dell Tacke
Facilitator rotates and chooses topic
Mary Martha Women’s Tina Wa s linker@md.metrocast.net
Parents Hangout Diana Pooley thenewpooleys@gmail.com
Smith Women’s Pa y Smith landpsmith67@hotmail.com
Miller Kevin and Beth Miller Millers123md@comcast.net
Prayer Group (Men and Women)
Rachel Por llo Rachel.por llo@paxpres.org
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Grant Graessle stewfoot.grant@gmail.com
Begins Sept. 12th 2nd Thursdays 9:45-11:30 am Room 108
Begins Sept. 15th Sundays 5:00-7:00 pm Joshua House
Begins Sept. 19th 1st and 3rd Thurs. 1:00 pm Conference Room
Begins Sept. 12th Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm Miller home
Ongoing Fridays 10:00-11:00 am Conference Room
Starts Oct. 5th
1st Saturdays 8:00-9:00 am Fellowship Hall
RightNow Media Colossians (13 weeks)
While your youth is at youth group come hang out with us. Come and go as you are able. Snacks provided.
The Book of Revela on The Smart Guide to the Bible series. Rota ng facilitators
FULL
The Twelve Disciples by Douglas Connelly (10 weeks)
Praying for the needs of Patuxent Presbyterian Church
Breakfast, prayer, and tes mony or devo onal
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS
Le ers from a Skep c
Ka e Karlow & Dave Smouse ka ek85@gmail.com dsmouse00@gmail.com
Ecclesiastes Steve Kays kays.steven@yahoo.com
How To Read the Bible
Dave Porter dave.l.porter@comcast.net
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Cherie Crescini crescini@verizon.net
Begins Sept. 8th 9:00 am Sunday Conference Room
Begins Sept. 15th 7:00-8:30 pm Sunday Virtual Classroom
Begins Sept. 8th 9:00 am Sunday Room 108
Begins Sept. 8th 10:45 am Sunday Conference room
A Son Wrestles with His Father’s Ques ons About Chris anity by Dr. Gregory A. Boyd and Edward K Boyd
Where to turn when life gets you down.
RightNow Media
If you’ve ever felt unclear about how to navigate God’s Word, join this class to learn basic tools for understanding the Bible.
Learn how to “Keep Your Mouth Shut and The Welcome Mat Out”
NEW MEMBERS/INQUIRERS
Pastor Ma Pooley mpooley@paxpres.org
Pastor Robbie D’Orazio dorazio@paxpres.org
Sundays Sept. 22nd-Oct. 13th (4 weeks) 10:45 am Room 108
Session Topics
Faith Journeys: What does it mean to be a Chris an?
The Church as the Body of Christ Universal: What does it mean to be Presbyterian?
The Local Church - What does it mean to be part of the body of Christ called Pax Pres?
(Includes overview of opportuni es for Involvement.)
DEACONS MINISTRY
Lead Deacon/Nomina ng Commi ee: Stephanie Thomson slthomson@smcps.org
Treasurer: Shawn Thomson thompsshawn@gmail.com
Deacons’ Coffee Break
Stacey Fisher staceyfisher1975@yahoo.com
Transporta on:
Sue Menthe plmenthe@md.metrocast.net
Congrega onal Care:
LuAnn Smouse llsmouse19@gmail.com
Human Connec on Lead/ Communion: Nick Stude nasgam3r@gmail.com
Five Loaves
Eileen Miller ecmill919@gmail.com
Care Notes
Patsy Davidson patsyd911@yahoo.com
E-Prayer
Robbie Romano paxpreseprayer@gmail.com
PRAYER Shawls
Norma Osterhouse jnosterhouse@yahoo.com
Heavenly Hosts
Cherie Crescini crescini@verizon.net
James Gang
John Dixon sailcowboy@outlook.com
Secretary: Courtney Cuthbertson cmcafee92@aol.com
Cards/BELONG Rep: Jean Reamy jkreamy@gmail.com
Events: Ka e Karlow ka ek85@gmail.com
Between services Fellowship Hall
As needed
Monthly
Join us for this me of fellowship to connect with our church family!
Volunteers needed to provide rides to those in need of assistance.
Volunteers needed to visit, call, or send cards to those in need of encouragement.
As needed
As needed
As needed
As needed
Volunteers needed to provide a meal for those recovering from surgery, illness, or in celebra on of the birth of a baby.
To be included in the group who prays or to share a prayer concern or answer to prayer, contact leader.
Volunteers needed to provide for memorial service recep ons.
Volunteers needed to assist widows, elderly and others in need with yard work or light home repairs.
ACTIVITY & SERVING GROUPS
Garden Club
Patsy Schumacher helopatsy@yahoo.com
Opera on Christmas Child
Rachel Por llo Rachel.por llo@paxpres.org
Crea ve Chris an Cooks
Patsy Davidson patsyd911@yahoo.com
JOY Group (Just Older Youth)
Barbara Engle bdengle@md.metrocast.net
Working Adults Group
W.A.G.
Ka e Karlow ka ek85@gmail.com
Kami Banko kami.banko@gmail.com
Table Talk: A Group For Women
Laura Rhodes paxpressg@paxores.org
Pax Pres Family Ministry
Pastor Robbie D’Orazio rdorazio@paxpres.org
Meets as needed Weekly weeding & trimming par es on Tuesdays in good weather. Par cipate in special events.
Meets monthly to organize dona ons and pack boxes.
3rd Wednesday of the month. 9:00-11:00 am Kitchen
Monthly Time and loca on varies based on ac vity.
Monthly Weekends Time and loca on varies based on ac vity.
Monthly Thursdays
Fellowship Hall Sept. 26th
Oct. 24th Nov. 21st
Promote dona ons for and the packing of shoeboxes for Opera on Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse.
Group for men and women. Meals are prepared for local soup kitchen and homeless shelter.
Group is designed to provide fellowship and ac vi es for those age 55 and over.
Fellowship and service opportuni es for singles and couples ranging in age from early 20’s to early 40’s.
Ladies, join us as we build community through Fellowship and food. Four ques ons each month to bring us closer to God and each other.
Monthly The 3 C’s of Family Discipleship: Calling, Community, Counter Culture. To equip families in their discipleship.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Praise Team
Maureen Wysham gwysham@md.metrocast.net
Adult Choir
Maureen Wysham gwysham@md.metrocast.net
Contemporary Worship Team
Maureen Wysham gwysham@md.metrocast.net
Rachel Por llo becca.brian.robert@verizon.net
Handbell Choir
Geoff Wysham gwysham@md.metrocast.net
6:30-7:15 pm Wednesdays Sanctuary
7:15-8:30 pm Wednesdays Choir Room
Tenta ve schedule: Thursdays 7:00– 8:00 pm Sanctuary
4:15-5:30 pm Sundays Choir Room
Leads worship music for the 10:45 am Sunday service. Occasionally prepares special musical offerings.
Music for Sunday services. Occasionally prepares special musical offerings.
New Group. Leads worship music for the 9:00 am Sunday service.
Occasionally prepares special musical offerings.
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY
Children’s Church for children eligible to enroll in PreK - 2nd grade
Tina Wa s linker@md.metrocast.net
Children’s Sunday School
PreK - Middle School
Kim Hagan Sunda School Director sundayschool@paxpres.org
Youth Group
Middle School/High School
Amanda McKinley Senior Youth Leader amandamckinley96@yahoo.com
Preschool Room a er Time for Young Disciples
10:45 am Downstairs Classrooms
5:00-7:00 pm Sundays Fellowship Hall
Bible Story lessons music, games, and fun!
The Gospel Project (PreK-8th grades). The Gospel Centered Life for Teens.
Games, Bible Study, worship, and service projects.
Dinner provided.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BELONG
Cherie Crescini crescini@verizon.net
Women’s Weekend Retreat
Rachel Por llo
becca.brian.robert@verizon.net
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 26th
3:00– 5:00 pm
Church Parking Lot All Ages Rain or Shine
October 4th-6th
Fox Haven Farms
Jefferson, MD
BELONG –Bridging Everyone Linking Older and Newer Genera ons.
Dress-up, games, refreshments, and prizes.
Psalm 90: Number Our Days by Daylene Rayburn. RightNow Media. Come join us as we enjoy a weekend of study, prayer, walks, cows, and fun!
Men’s Weekend Retreat
Keith Schukra keith0811@verizon.net
Fall Family Lunch
Pastor Robbie D’Orazio rdorazio@paxpres.org
Nov. 1st-3rd
West River Retreat Center
Churchton, MD
Opera on Christmas Child
Shoebox Packing Par es
Rachel Por llo Rachel.por llo@paxpres.org
Sept. 29th Noon Fellowship Hall
We will team together to unlock a Chris an man’s full poten al of living a life of significance and strengthen our spiritual and Chris an faith so that “we may have life and have it to the full.”
-John 10:10b
For families with children birth-12th grade, Pax Pres wants to serve you! Come bring your ideas and let’s break bread together!
Monthly Packing Par es to be announced soon
Come help us get started on our 2024 boxes. It’s a year-long effort!
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Three Oaks Center 46905 Lei Drive Lexington Park, MD
Services: Street Outreach, Preven on, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Suppor ve Housing Threeoakscenter.org/volunteer 301-863-9535
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland 21562 Thames Ave, Lexington Park
301-737-4604
Volunteer Opportuni es Kim Hagan kbahagan@gmail.com
Comedy Night featuring Mike Williams Friday, Sept. 13th
6:30-7:00 pm
More info: friendsofcarenetsomd.org
HOPE Food Pantry Church of the Ascension 21641 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park 310-737-2870
Volunteer Opportuni es Patsy Davidson patsyd911@yahoo.com
Non-perishable items needed
SMILE Food Pantry and Thri Store 10290 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby 410-326-0009
Volunteer Opportuni es Kathy Mazur mazurs@earthlink.net
Non-perishable items needed
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportuni es Tim Barnes tsbarnes1975@gmail.com
