Brighton First Staff Participates in United Way "Day of Caring"

Brighton Staff Members: Lisa Guise, Alyssa Tumolo, Kali Hnatowich (staff
member for a day!), Mike Tooman, Missy Setty, Stacy Hnatowich, Loretta Job,
Wendy Carmack, Susan Snow, Bob Fuchs, Sherry Parker-Lewis

 The staff of Brighton First volunteered Wednesday, August 16, as a "Day of Caring" Team for Livingston County United Way. Staff members agreed earlier in the summer that they wanted to spend their summer retreat day working together to assist residents in Livingston County. They chose to join Day of Caring.


Livingston County United Way recruits and coordinates over 1,000 volunteers in a one-day effort to assist county residents with home repairs, cleaning, painting, lawn care and bringing good will. The Brighton First Staff  and our church's Men With Tools group were among the teams sent out to help.

The staff worked as a team to complete a painting/cleaning project. They spent the day working side-by-side, solving problems together, laughing together and meeting community members.

One of our church's core values is service, working in mission in the name of Jesus Christ. The staff enjoyed being in mission together.

Brighton First Staff Participates in United Way "Day of Caring"

Brighton Staff Members: Lisa Guise, Alyssa Tumolo, Kali Hnatowich (staff
member for a day!), Mike Tooman, Missy Setty, Stacy Hnatowich, Loretta Job,
Wendy Carmack, Susan Snow, Bob Fuchs, Sherry Parker-Lewis

 The staff of Brighton First volunteered Wednesday, August 16, as a "Day of Caring" Team for Livingston County United Way. Staff members agreed earlier in the summer that they wanted to spend their summer retreat day working together to assist residents in Livingston County. They chose to join Day of Caring.


Livingston County United Way recruits and coordinates over 1,000 volunteers in a one-day effort to assist county residents with home repairs, cleaning, painting, lawn care and bringing good will. The Brighton First Staff  and our church's Men With Tools group were among the teams sent out to help.

The staff worked as a team to complete a painting/cleaning project. They spent the day working side-by-side, solving problems together, laughing together and meeting community members.

One of our church's core values is service, working in mission in the name of Jesus Christ. The staff enjoyed being in mission together.

Bob Fuchs Named as Director of Discipleship

Pastor Sherry interviews Bob Fuchs at his
introduction as Director of Discipleship

On behalf of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, it is my pleasure to introduce Bob Fuchs, our new Director of Discipleship. Bob has been hired to this full-time position to lead our adult discipleship and hospitality ministries. He will team with Deacon Loretta and me in congregational care. Bob brings proven leadership skills, the ability to build teams and a passion for the church. Above all, Bob is a faithful man of God who has a heart for bringing others to faith in Jesus Christ.

Bob writes: I joined the Methodist Church the way many have, I married a lifelong Methodist, Sue LePatourel. We returned from the west side of the state and settled in Brighton in 1989. Brighton First has been our home since then. On any given Sunday, you can find us worshiping with four generations of LePatourels. Our two adult children, Brian and Katie grew up at Brighton First. Brian's children, Luke, Alli and Carson, are following in his footsteps.

One of Bob's spiritual
practices is praying during
his daily run.

You may recognize me from the front of the Sanctuary, serving as liturgist, worship host, or delivering the message. I have served on many committees, led mission teams through Appalachia Service Project, been involved in small group studies, brewed coffee, taught Sunday School, etc., etc.  After a successful 35 career in tax consulting, the Spirit has drawn me in a better direction.

I am blessed to be part of the staff at Brighton First and have been given the opportunity to share my spiritual gifts on a full-time basis. Although humor is not listed as a spiritual gift, it is one of my strengths; just ask me. I am rarely at a loss for words and love striking up a conversation with anyone who is nearby. For quiet, I find the solitude of running provides me with uninterrupted time to talk with Jesus.I look forward to continuing to learn and grow with Brighton First and the Brighton community.

Please keep Bob in prayer as he continues his ministry at Brighton First in this new role.

Bob Fuchs Named as Director of Discipleship

Pastor Sherry interviews Bob Fuchs at his
introduction as Director of Discipleship

On behalf of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, it is my pleasure to introduce Bob Fuchs, our new Director of Discipleship. Bob has been hired to this full-time position to lead our adult discipleship and hospitality ministries. He will team with Deacon Loretta and me in congregational care. Bob brings proven leadership skills, the ability to build teams and a passion for the church. Above all, Bob is a faithful man of God who has a heart for bringing others to faith in Jesus Christ.

Bob writes: I joined the Methodist Church the way many have, I married a lifelong Methodist, Sue LePatourel. We returned from the west side of the state and settled in Brighton in 1989. Brighton First has been our home since then. On any given Sunday, you can find us worshiping with four generations of LePatourels. Our two adult children, Brian and Katie grew up at Brighton First. Brian's children, Luke, Alli and Carson, are following in his footsteps.

One of Bob's spiritual
practices is praying during
his daily run.

You may recognize me from the front of the Sanctuary, serving as liturgist, worship host, or delivering the message. I have served on many committees, led mission teams through Appalachia Service Project, been involved in small group studies, brewed coffee, taught Sunday School, etc., etc.  After a successful 35 career in tax consulting, the Spirit has drawn me in a better direction.

I am blessed to be part of the staff at Brighton First and have been given the opportunity to share my spiritual gifts on a full-time basis. Although humor is not listed as a spiritual gift, it is one of my strengths; just ask me. I am rarely at a loss for words and love striking up a conversation with anyone who is nearby. For quiet, I find the solitude of running provides me with uninterrupted time to talk with Jesus. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow with Brighton First and the Brighton community.

Please keep Bob in prayer as he continues his ministry at Brighton First in this new role.

Rev. Loretta Job serves on the VCI Implementation Team and leads the Faith Development Task Force

Rev. Loretta Job, an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church, serves on the staff of Brighton First as the Director of Congregational Care and Faith Formation. She is a leader in the Vital Church Initiative process, sitting on the VCI Implementation Team and leading the Faith Development Team.

Loretta has 15 years of experience in ministry at Brighton First. As part of the Implementation Team, she brings a solid knowledge of day-to-day ministry at the church, both its areas of strength and places where it can grow. Loretta has skills in resourcing and creativity, as well as knowledge of spiritual development in the Christian tradition. These are assets she will be using as she leads the
Faith Development Team.

As a deacon, Loretta works with other clergy (elders) appointed at Brighton First to share in congregational care for all who call this church their home. She believes that showing God's love and care for all people is primary to our life as Christians. Loretta directs the efforts of the lay caring programs in the areas of welcoming, visitation, home communion, prayer quilts and prayer shawls.

Loretta also directs in the area of faith formation, resourcing class leaders and helping to organize and begin small groups. Loretta also leads Bible and book studies throughout the year.

In addition to her ministry at Brighton First, Loretta serves on the Ann Arbor District Committee (of the United Methodist Church) on Ordained Ministry, as a member of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, as the Liaison of the Order of the Deacons for the Ann Arbor District and on the Board of Directors of the VINA Dental Clinic (housed on Brighton First's campus).

Loretta has been married to Larry for the past 31 years, and they have two grown children. When she is not at church, Loretta enjoys walking around Brighton, visiting family and friends, knitting and eating Larry's wonderful cooking!

Rev. Loretta Job serves on the VCI Implementation Team and leads the Faith Development Task Force

Rev. Loretta Job, an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church, serves on the staff of Brighton First as the Director of Congregational Care and Faith Formation. She is a leader in the Vital Church Initiative process, sitting on the VCI Implementation Team and leading the Faith Development Team.

Loretta has 15 years of experience in ministry at Brighton First. As part of the Implementation Team, she brings a solid knowledge of day-to-day ministry at the church, both its areas of strength and places where it can grow. Loretta has skills in resourcing and creativity, as well as knowledge of spiritual development in the Christian tradition. These are assets she will be using as she leads the
Faith Development Team.

As a deacon, Loretta works with other clergy (elders) appointed at Brighton First to share in congregational care for all who call this church their home. She believes that showing God's love and care for all people is primary to our life as Christians. Loretta directs the efforts of the lay caring programs in the areas of welcoming, visitation, home communion, prayer quilts and prayer shawls.

Loretta also directs in the area of faith formation, resourcing class leaders and helping to organize and begin small groups. Loretta also leads Bible and book studies throughout the year.

In addition to her ministry at Brighton First, Loretta serves on the Ann Arbor District Committee (of the United Methodist Church) on Ordained Ministry, as a member of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, as the Liaison of the Order of the Deacons for the Ann Arbor District and on the Board of Directors of the VINA Dental Clinic (housed on Brighton First's campus).

Loretta has been married to Larry for the past 31 years, and they have two grown children. When she is not at church, Loretta enjoys walking around Brighton, visiting family and friends, knitting and eating Larry's wonderful cooking!