Support Staff
BELYNN EAST
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Belynn East
Financial & Music Ministry Assistant belynn@oneontafbc.org Having worked at FBC for since 1999, Belynn works closely with the Church Treasurer and Stewardship Committee Chairman in all financial aspects of the church. She also provides clerical support for Moses Clark (Minister of Music). A 1979 graduate of Douglas High School, Belynn attended Snead State College. She and her husband, Jack have two grown children: Mitch and Morgane. In her spare time, she enjoys flower gardening or as she so aptly puts it, "digging in the dirt." Belynn adds, "I guess it's just the Marshall County farm girl in me. Jack and I always have a project going on. I enjoy my family; just having my family at home is wonderful." Belynn shares, "I came to FBC with over 19 years of financial experience. Since my children were small, I have desired to use my bookkeeping abilities and organizational skills to help share the love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I have worked in many different office environments, but none has been more of a blessing than being here at FBC." |
ANDREA TOWNS
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Andrea Towns
Ministry Assistant andrea@oneontafbc.org Andrea is now serving her second tenure as a Ministry Assistant at First Baptist Oneonta. Previously, she worked as the Pastor and Minister of Youth Ministry Assistant for 13 years. In June of 2013, Andrea and her family moved to Prattville for her husband’s job. During this time, she served at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions as the Church Planting Ministry Assistant. After three years, the Lord allowed her family to return to Oneonta. Currently Andrea is serving as the Minister of Students and Children’s Coordinator Ministry Assistant. Reared in the home of a Baptist pastor, Andrea has been in church her entire life. Her parents have been a great influence on her life and her Christian walk. Andrea has been married to Mark Towns since 1988. They have one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and she is a student at UAB. Andrea says her, “family is so excited to be home again! My family is very active at FBC, because we love to serve! I think of this position as a ministry, not a job.” |
Early Childhood Center Staff
CARRIE LATTA
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Carrie Morrison Latta
Child Development Center Director carrie@oneontafbc.org Carrie Latta serves as our CDC Director. A 2008 graduate of Oneonta High School, Carrie earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama. She has grown up in Oneonta and in First Baptist Church. Carrie also worked in our Child Development Center for seven years while she was in high school and college, and last year as the Advanced 4K teacher for our preschool program. Carrie and husband Anthony have been married for about a year and are expecting their first child in November. Anthony works for Alabama Power. Carrie is excited to watch the children grow closer to the Lord while serving in this position. |
Facilities Staff
JOHN HEDRICKS
John Hedricks
Building Superintendent
John Hedricks has worked at FBC since 1998. He is married to Paula who works in the Probate Judge's office at the Blount County Courthouse. They have two children: Tyler, a student at Wallace State Community College, and Kelsey, a student at Oneonta City Schools. His hobby is riding four-wheelers.
Building Superintendent
John Hedricks has worked at FBC since 1998. He is married to Paula who works in the Probate Judge's office at the Blount County Courthouse. They have two children: Tyler, a student at Wallace State Community College, and Kelsey, a student at Oneonta City Schools. His hobby is riding four-wheelers.
RITA CLOWDUS
Rita Clowdus
Custodian
Rita has worked as a custodian at First Baptist Church, both for about ten years. She and her husband, Tommy, have a daughter named Alicia and make their home in Oneonta. Rita shares, "I love helping to make everything look good for church services. I love spending time with my family, watching the birds and butterflies, and gardening. It is peaceful doing my work and the people are really friendly."
Custodian
Rita has worked as a custodian at First Baptist Church, both for about ten years. She and her husband, Tommy, have a daughter named Alicia and make their home in Oneonta. Rita shares, "I love helping to make everything look good for church services. I love spending time with my family, watching the birds and butterflies, and gardening. It is peaceful doing my work and the people are really friendly."
MARIA GUTIERREZ & SHIRLEY MARSH
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Shirley Marsh & Maria Gutierrez
FBC Kitchen Staff Shirley Marsh serves as the Church Hostess at First Baptist Church. She is assisted by Maria Gutierrez. They work together to prepare wonderful meals for Wednesday nights during the school year, and for other special events. The kitchen staff is receives wonderful volunteer help from church members. Thanks to all who give their time in our ministry of hospitality and fellowship! You are greatly appreciated! |