I currently serve as the Lead Pastor for HHUMC. Before that I was the pastor at the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church in Washington Court House Ohio from 2008-2013. During that time I finished my Seminary degree in a Master’s of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary. I also served in ministry at Richmond Dale UMC from 2005-2008, Crouse Chapel UMC from 2001-2005, Kingston UMC as the youth pastor/associate pastor from 2000-2001, and served as a youth pastor at Trinity UMC in Chillicothe, Ohio from 1994-2000. I graduated from Circleville Bible College (now Ohio Christian University) in 1995 with a degree in Theology. Charlene and I were married in September of 1996 and have served alongside of each other in ministry since that time. We have two beautiful children, Madelyn and Maddox. I love the Lord and want to faithfully serve Him and preach the gospel boldly. I want to see God bless our mission and ministry here at HHUMC in a mighty way so that we can be a church that will be around for a 100 years or more or until the Lord shall return.

I am the Lead Pastor of HHUMC which involves being the chief visionary of the mission and ministry of the church. I am tasked to preach, teach, train the Leadership Board, and direct the staff of the church. I occasionally do share the basic duties of a shepherding pastor with funerals, visitations, and hospital calls but my main duty is to lead the church in living into it’s mission and vision.

I enjoy golfing, fishing, camping, watching Nascar Racing, playing Xbox (well trying to play Xbox but give me a joystick and Space Invaders and watch out), and working around the house.

“God has said never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Se we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” – Hebrews 13:5-6

I am currently a Licensed Local Pastor through the United Methodist Church. I am currently working my way through the Course of Study to complete my requirements for being a licensed local pastor. So, that means I’m a student for the next four years! Before going into the ministry, I worked for 20 years in private family practice of the medical field until being called to become a pastor. But I’ve served in some capacity of ministry for about 22 years.

I am also the wife of Pastor Roland and the mother of two children, Madelyn and Maddox. My passion is for folks to come to know Jesus. I love people and I am humbled to be able to walk alongside them through our journey in life.

The Pastor of Support Ministries primarily is a compassion and communication position within the life of HHUMC. I work alongside of our visitation pastor to make hospital and shut in visitations and we also work together to encourage and work with our prayer teams and care teams. I am humbled to be called to preach, teach, serve communion, weddings and funerals.

I work alongside of our church office staff to ensure we have custodial and secretarial needs met. I am also tasked to touch base with our many ministries in the life of HHUMC.

When I have time, I like to do some crafting. I love rearranging furniture and decorating. I enjoy camping and travel. I really enjoy being with my family and my extended family doing all kinds of different activities.

“Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self control than to conquer a city.” – Proverbs 16:32

I’m a happily married cat mom of two ornery felines, Tuxeda Lorraine and Licorice Louise. I love Jesus and am ever grateful for the wonderful Christian foundation my parents taught and modeled. I love coffee (extra bold, dark roast), yarn, books (print and e-books) and PopTarts (just the fruit ones).  Pink is my absolutely, positively favorite color, and if that pink is sprinkled with glitter then I am smitten. 

Whether you call, stop by, or communicate with the church office via e-mail — I’m the one you’ll connect with first. I love being on the “front-lines” of our church’s ministry. I also put the Sunday bulletins together, do a portion of the projection slides we use each week at worship, and many other and varied administrative, behind-the-scenes duties that are necessary to keep ministry moving forward.

I am a “capital K” Knitter and am rarely seen without some yarny goodness nearby (you’ll often catch me knitting in my car during the lunch hour). I love reading, and am especially fond of biographies of American historical figures and books on church history. I also have long-held aspirations of being the “next great American author” and dabble a bit in writing fiction. Wordsmithing makes me very happy.

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” – 1 John 3:1

My name is TJ Grembowski and I am the Worship Arts Director for Hocking Hills UMC. I spend my time with my best friend and snacking buddy, Benjamin.

I started playing music around 4th grade when I first learned the violin. From there I began to learn music theory and was enrolled in middle school band on the trumpet. With my knowledge of theory and trumpet I began to teach myself a myriad of other instruments. My main instrument is Trumpet, but I also play guitar (acoustic, electric, bass, classical, 12-string), banjo, ukulele, piano, keyboard/synth, drums, cajon, general percussion, harmonica, didgeridoo, shofar, and I sing.

After High School I joined The U.S. Army as a musician and served for 6 years while I was in college. While serving in the Army I attended Ohio University and received an Associate’s in Electronic Media and a Bachelor’s in Music Production with a Minor in Music. Aside from audio, the rest of my multimedia specialties are self-taught.

I am the Worship Arts Director and Multimedia Specialist for Hocking Hills United Methodist Church. I lead the Praise Band “Warship”, The Multimedia Team, and occasionally teach our Spark Youth Group. I plan our 11:00am service, “The Harbor”, and do much in the ways of music relating to that service. I also work with a team that creates all of the media for the church (photo, video, design, web, music, etc.) You can find me any Sunday on stage praising the Lord (most likely without shoes on)!

As a hobby I run a Youtube channel dedicated to music, ministry, and DIY projects. I love board games (and have many)! I also love spending time with friends and family at any opportunity that I get.

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17

I am a single father of two great kids, Koen and Stella. I was born and grew up in Grafton, WV and moved to Ohio for Graduate School in 2002. I am honored and fell very blessed to be able to share my gift of music with our music ministry groups at HHUMC. I enjoy spending time with my kids, my friends and my family. I like playing cards and board games, hiking, kayaking, and cooking and baking. Food Network or HGTV is likely to be on if I’m home. I am also of member of Lancaster Community Chorus where I serve as leader of the tenor section.

I work with Pastor Roland to select music to enhance our Journey Service. I direct three music ministry groups that provide music for the Journey Service: Worship Singers, Praise Ensemble and Handbell Choir.

Hiking
Music
Kayaking
Cooking/Baking
Card/Board Games

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;

 – Psalm 95

I was born to the late Harold and Mabel Hoffman and raised in Logan. – Oh with sisters Saundra, Linda and Pamela. I Graduated LHS in 1975and married Steve Rieder and have four grown children: Troy, Chuckie, Ryan and Stefanie; five grandchildren-Nick,Taylor, Baileigh, Nora and Naya. I own and manage local Sears Hometown in Logan. When the church merger was in planning stages, five churches, Immanuel, Trinity, Kline, Union and Pleasant Hill, were set to become one. Even though Kline, where I had attended and played for since elementary days, had voted not to merge, several of us had not changed our minds. Actually, I thought I would be a pew-sitter for the first time ever…God had a good chuckle on that one! Seriously, it is humbling to have the opportunity to play with the level of talent that is here at HHUMC and I pray that the music I play will inspire and fill the hearts of everyone listening.

I am responsible for music in the Journey service, whether solo or accompanist for Worship Singers and Praise Ensemble. Also I am a member of WARSHIP Praise Band in the Harbor service (though not a duty-just a passion) 🙂

I am working full-time, but love spending time with my grandchildren, and of course church activities keep me hopping. I still enjoy playing piano for my own personal enjoyment, summertime gardening, and travel when there is opportunity.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

I grew up in Logan and attended Immanuel UMC. I spent 27 years teaching math at Alfred University in upstate New York. I moved back to Logan upon retirement almost five years ago.

As treasurer I pay the church bills. This includes paying our ten full-time and part-time employees, utilities, maintenance, office supplies,worship resources, trail curriculum, etc. In addition, I help prepare a budget, and give quarterly reports to the Leadership Board concerning the church’s finances, as well as the state of our endowment and our capital campaign.

I collect Pez dispensers. I do origami. I do computer programming. My favorite day of the year is March 14.