Our New Officers
Amy Rice
My name is Amy Sargent Rice and I have been a member of HPC for almost my entire life. Having served 3 terms in Deacons many years ago, I am looking forward to rejoining to get more involved in the church after some major life changes in the past couple of years. I am also especially excited to have my daughter, Erica, joining with me. Through these recent changes, Matthew 19:19 has come up many times- “Love your neighbor as yourself”. We should love our neighbors, but in order to love others we must first love ourselves.
Erica Rice
Connection: member (16 years)
Why I’m excited: I want to be able to help out even if that’s just by reaching out a couple times a month. I also love the idea of being able to get more involved with the church.
Bible verse: Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you requests to God.”
Dave Denito
I first decided to visit Hopewell Presbyterian Church because my parents were married here in 1928. The wonderful people and pastor are what kept me coming back. This church truly feels like a family. After attending, my heart changed. You really hear the word of the Lord and it has a calming effect. Becoming a Deacon is one of the highlights of my life. I am blessed that the Lord, Pastor Melissa, and the Deacons would think of me for this position. I am honored and ready to do God’s work as a Deacon. What I a bring to the position is devotion, compassion, caring, affection and above all love. My favorite scripture verse is John 14:6-7. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Ruth Mortensen
I have served as an Elder previously and also served as the Clerk of Session. I am really excited to serve again in that capacity. I prayer daily for the church and the pastor and look forward to serving HPC as we move forward. My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 100. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him; bless his name. For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever and his faithfulness to all generations.”
Martha Camp
I've been a member of HPC since 1985, and through it my life has been enriched by connections to many wonderful people. I'm pleased to be joining the Board of Deacons to help continue its long tradition of sympathy, witness, and service to the congregation and wider community. One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 18:28-29, speaking directly to God and affirming his power. "For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop, and by my God have I leaped over a wall."
Chris Cox
"We know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Being an elder in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church is a high calling, a unique opportunity for me to be a servant to the congregation, and an experience of spiritual growth. My life has been a spiritual journey leading me find the love of my life and a special home with HPC. It is an honor to be chosen as an Elder in such a strong, active church.
Sandy Ogg
I’ve been at HPC since 1999. Was looking for a church home and my fellow Boy Scout parents suggested I try HPC. It is a great fit. I’m looking forward to working with the other deacons caring far and supporting our congregation. My favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Roxanne Jones Holgate
Roxanne has served as a Deacon for the last three years and is beginning a second term.