Pastor Cory Allard
Reverend Cory Allard has been in full time pastoral ministry for eight years serving in Primghar (2007) and then Primghar & Archer (2012). She grew up a PK squared, and has always considered church a second home. She graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a minor in Religion. Upon graduation she moved to Atlanta Georgia (her birth place) and attended Emory University-Candler School of Theology where she received her Master of Divinity in 2007. While attending seminary she worked with Northside UMC in Buckhead (a suburb of Atlanta) with the youth, children, and missions areas of the church. Last May, she married the love of her life, Allan Allard. Allan is currently taking classes and will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Briar Cliff University.
Pastor Cory stated, “I enjoy Frisbee golfing, listening to music, watching sports, and taking walks. I look forward to getting to know each of you, and being in ministry with you!”
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Pastor Cory stated, “I enjoy Frisbee golfing, listening to music, watching sports, and taking walks. I look forward to getting to know each of you, and being in ministry with you!”
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Nancy Hanby-Administrative Assistant
email: umc@mchsi.com
I have been in this position since 2004. I love the interaction with all of the people and helping those that I can. I'm considered kind of a mini-minister since I'm on the front lines and the first person most people see. It's like working with one big family and we are all trying to help each other be better children of God. Family: I have two grown daughters and five grandchildren whom I all love and adore. I am blessed to still have my father, two brothers and one sister. I am widowed. Interests and Hobbies: I enjoy swimming, boating, motorcycle riding, dancing, old time rock and roll and country western music. I keep busy with family, friends, church, Iowa PAUMCS (Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries), volunteering for IRRMA (Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association), Rock the Roof dances in the summer at Arnolds Park, the WA TAN YE organization and Relay for Life. |
Donna Probst-Church Treasurer
email: EUMCtreasurer@mediacombb.net
I have been the UMC treasurer since 2012. I am enjoying learning a new skill (computer bookkeeping) and the challenge of trying to make the financial information more useful to the church committees (an ongoing process). Family: Husband: Keith (physician at Avera Medical Group-Estherville) Son: Connor (participant at Echo Plus and shreds paper for community businesses) Daughter: Gretchen (biology at Simpson College) Interests and Hobbies: My family is involved with Emmet County Special Olympics as volunteers, coaches and participants. I also like to read, sew and take photos when time permits. |
Monty & Julie Montandon-Maintenance
Monty & Julie joined the staff in May 2016, in a newly defined role by the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Monty & Julie will be cleaning the Educational wing, the offices, and handling maintenance issues around the church. See something that needs to be fixed? Fill out a request form located by their folder outside the offices.
Randy Yackle-Organist, Praise Team AccompanistIn June of 2016 Randy became our 'regular' organist/church accompanist. He is continuing on in his role of Praise Team Accompanist, which he has done for a couple years. Randy also teaches several voice and piano students in the Estherville area.
Diane Blom - Chancel Choir Director
Diane Blom has been choir director for sixteen years. She loves working with the members of the Chancel Choir. She feels music is an important part of the church service.
Family: Diane's daughter Kati and her husband Chad have 3 children: Carter, Kiley, and Cole. Diane's son Chad is married to Jackie, and their children are Madelynn and Charlotte. Diane enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren |
Pat Watt-Financial Secretary
email: EUMCfin.sec@mediacombb.net
We welcome Pat to our staff as of January 1st, 2017! We will post more here, when we let her out of the office from training. Just Kidding! Wanted to know if anyone would read this! Linda Woldruff - Choir Accompanist
Position: I have played with the choir since 1998. And retired from bein our 'regular' organist in May 2016 after 28 years.
What do I like about the job: Our church has many wonderfully musical people and I enjoy being a part of that. Family: Alan and I have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Interests or hobbies: Music of all kinds! I love to read both fiction and non-fiction. I am a knitter and a quilter. Nancy Danielson-Praise Team Director
Nancy Danielson has been our Praise Team Director nearly since its inception in 2006. She credits the success of their music ministry to the talented members of the Team and the accompanist, Randy Yackle. They enjoy sharing a more blended style of Christian music and are especially mindful that their music brings glory to God. They enjoy not only singing together but also fellowship and prayer.
Nancy is married to Tim, also a member of the Praise Team, and they have three married daughters that all reside in Sioux Falls. They enjoy visiting all of them and witnessing their five grandchildren all growing up in their churches and building their relationship with God. New members – young and old are always welcome to join the Praise Team. |