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Staff

The Staff of Atwater United Methodist Church

(As of May, 2023)

 

   
  
 

   
  

Yeu Vang: Pastor: 

Pastor Yeu was appointed to our church effective July 1, 2018. His journey here began 40 years ago in Laos at the age of 6. His family fled down the Mekong River to a refuge camp. 1978 found them flying to Utah to join other family members, then on to Moreno Valley, and then to Marysville where Yeu entered into ministry at the age of 18. Pastor Yeu received his Bachelor 0f Arts in English from Chico State University and in 2009 his Master of Arts in Ministry from Newburgh Theological Seminary, Newburgh, Indiana and 2018 the United Methodist Course of Study, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois. Before coming to Atwater, he served as the Associate Pastor at Clovis Memorial United Methodist Church from 2016 until his appointment here.

 

 

Christy Sims-Tekaat: Administrative Assistant

 

Norma Mattos: Organist & Choir Director

 

Norma Mattos has been part of the music staff here for over 60 years! She was obviously very young when she began playing the organ - so young she couldn't drive herself to church!  Norma is well known through out the Atwater community for her playing and teaching skills and provides a link between the congregation and many families during the various celebrations of life, from weddings to funerals.  She plays every Sunday at the 10:00 am worship service.

 

 

Marijo Blasinggame-Lyell: Lead Pianist

Marijo brings her musical talents to us as our Lead Pianist.  She accompanies the Chancel & Wesley Choir during our Sunday morning worship services.  Additionally, she plays special services including Ash Wednesday, Maunday Thursday, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve.

 

 

 

 

JR: Custodian

 

 

 

 

 

 

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