Robert & Diane Saunders

Charae & Matthew Price 

          Grant and June Rainwater

Noal, Jeff, Karen, & Thomas Slaton

REVEREND DIANE SAUNDERS,  ASSOCIATE PASTOR     associatepastor@powderspringsfumc.org           

Pastor Diane is an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. She completed her studies on the deacon track at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and has served Dacula FUMC, Douglasville FUMC, and Fellowship UMC most recently. We are so blessed that Diane and her husband Robert have felt led to come walk with us here at Powder Springs FUMC. They are offering their time on a volunteer basis, and Diane has chosen to be half-time with us, fulfilling her ministerial appointment with the North Georgia conference of the United Methodist Church beginning August 1, 2011.

Diane has special training in Pastoral Care, including being a trained Stephen Ministry Leader, and has led all of the Disciple Bible Studies, including Jesus in the Gospel and Christian Believer. Diane was a teacher before she went into the ministry, and received all 3 of her education degrees from The University of Georgia - her B.A., her Masters and her Specialist of Education.

On a personal side, Diane and Robert live in Douglasville, have been married 23 years, and have 5 children between them, plus 4 grandchildren. Robert is an electrical field engineer as well as an accomplished musician - a keyboardist, piano tuner, singer and worship leader. He is also the founder and director of the North Georgia Praise Team. In addition to being in the ministry and spending time with family, Diane enjoys gardening, hiking, cooking, reading and video games.

Join us in welcoming Pastor Diane and Robert Saunders to our church family!

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MATTHEW PRICE, CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER       music@powderspringsfumc.org

Matthew is a graduate of Kennesaw State University where he received a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies. He is passionate about leading worship and drawing others closer to the heart of God through music. In his free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with his friends and family, and song writing. He and his wife Charae live in Powder Springs with their miniature schnauzer, Bo, and their two cats, Pumpkin and Abby.

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JUNE RAINWATER, YOUTH DIRECTOR                      youth@powderspringsfumc.org

My name is June Rainwater and I am the youngest child of Manny and Elaine Provenzano.  Not only am I a native to Powder Springs, GA but I have attended PSFUMC my whole life – 41 years.  Having parents who have served in almost every capacity at this church, it is my heart to continue to serve right here.  I was brought up and shown through example the importance of being active in God’s work through the church and using your gifts to grow His family.  Growing up at PSFUMC, has developed a passion for serving Christ in the community but also here at my home church.

I have been involved with the youth ministry at our church since high school off and on but became staff in February 2009.  I have completed Youth Ministry Institute training given through the United Methodist Church of the North Georgia Conference.

As Youth Director, it is my desire to offer as many opportunities for our young people to learn more about being a follower of Christ – through bible studies, mission projects, serving in our worship services and having fun as we bond together relationships that will support and encourage one another in their spiritual journey.

I am Vice-President of our UMW and also involved with the Powder Springs Women’s Club.  Grant and I are both active members of the McEachern Athletic Booster Club.

I met my husband, Grant, and began dating him through our years in youth at this church.  We married in 1990 and have two children: Zach, 18 and Ema, 15.  They both attend McEachern High School.  I love being with them and traveling to some of our favorite spots or new places on our list.

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KAREN SLATON, CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR            Children@powderspringsfumc.org

Originally from Kansas, Karen moved to Rome, Georgia when she was 12 years old. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Middle Grades Science Education from Berry college and has taught 6th grade science in Cobb County since 1999. In 2001, Karen married her highschool sweetheart, Jeff Slaton, and together they have 2 children; Thomas, age 4 years old and Noal, age 2 years. 

Outside of teaching and ministry, Karen enjoys outside activities, reading, listening to and playing music,and being with friends and family. She is an active member of the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta and Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Karen's ministry focus is to assist parents by loving and nurturing children as they begin their lifelong journey of knowing, loving, and following Jesus. We welcome Karen and her family to our PSFUMC family and are so thankful to have her on staff.