Becky Justice, our beloved and fun-loving Pastor’s Wife, has
been at Lee Park Church for 9 years. Her favorite thing about Lee Park is “the
great looking, Word preaching pastor.” She says, “I like him in a suit….I like
his smile and expository preaching….He gets better looking every Sunday!” Becky’s
favorite Bible verse is 1 Peter 1:16, “Because it is written, “You shall be
holy, for I am holy.” She loves to have her morning quiet time on the porch or
on the couch in her den, “with a cute cup of coffee, 12 grain toast, and a cute
throw over me.” Most afternoons, she steals away for more coffee and time with
the Lord at home or the church office. She tries her best to spend time with
the Lord before bed, reading or listening to the Bible, examining her day,
repenting of sin, and praying for holiness. She feels that is the best time to
praise the Lord for His mercies of the day. Becky’s favorite place to be is
anywhere that her family is! Or cooking in the kitchen at Lee Park…in a cute
apron. She loves being home and being a homemaker, but she also loves to be
where the action is…especially if it’s at the beach. She loves the beach. Interestingly,
our Pastor loves the mountains. She says that they are “just alike” except for
that one thing, and “when we retire at 80, we’ll see if he loves me more!” Her
favorite activities are cooking and singing…all day, every day! Keith and
Kristyn Getty are her favorite songwriters/artists. She loves to sing their
songs…and does so beautifully! She also loves reading…Christian novels and articles
on social media. She enjoys Facebook, Twitter, and texting. A good cooking show
is her go-to for TV entertainment. Her favorite food is navy bean soup…with
cornbread and fried potatoes. For a snack, she dips Oat and Honey granola bars
in peanut butter and Nutella. Her favorite restaurant is Hilltop…especially the
$3.75 breakfast! She says, “Go run and get it! It’s so delightful!”
Lisa Nance has
been at Lee Park Church for 9 years! She loves everything about LP, “especially
the focus placed on the Word whether in preaching or teaching, corporate
worship, Link groups, and from the youngest ages to the oldest.” Among her
favorite Bible verses is Acts 17:26-27 “And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the
face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of
their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and
perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from
each one of us.” She usually has her quiet time in the living room or at her
kitchen table, but loves the days when she can revel in the word from her front
porch. Lisa says, “I am a homebody
by nature, but find I tend to get lazy and too inwardly focused that way, so
serving in different ways keeps me from idleness.” She says, “I love the
mountains in the spring when everything is in bloom, in the summer when it is
cooler than everywhere else, in the fall when the leaves change, and in the
winter when they get snow and we don’t! But I am a Sandlapper too! I love to
sit on the beach and just watch the ocean in any season!” Lisa enjoys the
indoors in winter and summer, cooking or reading, and the outdoors in fall and
spring, where she walks and enjoys God’s creation. She is a self-proclaimed
“nerd,” loving reading, researching, and learning. One of her favorite books is
Lori Wick’s The Princess. In her free
time, she begs her children to play board games or do puzzles with her. Her
favorite sound is “The door opening at night and my kids excited because Daddy
is home!” She enjoys a great variety of music. Her “favorite of the day” is Rend Collective “Build
Your Kingdom Here” She loves spicy food and to eat “anywhere I don’t have to
wash dishes!”
Mary Armstrong has been attending Lee Park Church for 6 years.
She loves that our church “preaches God’s Word and loves on people!” Her
favorite Bible verse is Psalm 107:20, “He sent His word and healed them, And
delivered them from their destructions.” She loves having her quiet time in an
oversized rocker/recliner in her bedroom. Mary loves to be at home or on the
go! She finds joy in being almost anywhere with family, friends, and church
folks. Her favorite sound is her family’s laughter. She chooses beach over
mountains. “No contest,” she says! She loves to be outdoors when the weather is
nice, sitting on her porch reading and listening to her wind chimes. Speaking
of reading, she has recently developed a huge desire to read Christian
biographies. The best book she’s ever read (other than the Bible, of course) is
Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda
Dillow. Mary’s favorite song is “Come Thou Fount,” and she loves Contemporary
Christian praise and worship music. Her favorite food is “anything chocolate!”
and she loves to eat at Outback and Red Bowl.
Sharon
York came to her first Ladies Bible study in 2009. She
loves Lee Park Church, the music, the people, the opportunities to serve, and
the leadership in the church. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 43: 1 “Fear not,
for I have redeemed
you; I have called you by name, you are mine." She likes to
have her early morning quiet time outside. “I can look around as I read His
Word and I am filled with His Love for me and how great God's Sovereignty is.” If
it’s cold outside, she enjoys that time indoors by the fireplace. Her favorite
place to be is at the beach. She says, “I love the sand, the waves, and being
able to people-watch.” Although she enjoys the beach, Sharon is more of an
indoor person, spending her time reading, cooking, and taking care of her
family. Among her favorite books are my
Utmost for His Highest, Streams in the Desert, and The Hiding Place. Her
hobby is shopping at consignment, second-hand, and antique shops. She also
loves spending time with family and friends. Her favorite sound is a baby’s
laughter. Contemporary Christian Music is her genre of choice. She’s a sweets
girl, and says, “I’ll take dessert anytime!!” Her favorite restaurant is Texas
Roadhouse.
Angela Wilkinson has been a member at Lee Park for 5 ½ years. Her
favorite things about LP are that “The Word is preached boldly, the body is
encouraged to go outside the walls of the ‘church’, and the incredible youth
ministry”. Her favorite Bible verses are Ephesians 6 and Psalm 27:4…She has
yearly OT and NT verses …2014 verses are Isaiah 54:2 and 1 Corinthians 15:58. If she had her choice, Angela would
have her quiet time at the lake, by the beach, or by a rushing mountain river.
On a typical day, it takes place in her favorite chair on her back sun porch
before dawn. She says, “There is nothing like
having The Word wide open seeing the sun rise over my backyard, hearing the
birds sing, and sipping my hot coffee!” She loves spending time with her
family…at home or in the mountains. Gardening, exercising, hiking, and snow
skiing are among her favorite activities. She also enjoys thrifting and
calligraphy. Her favorite book is The
Hiding Place. She delights in the voices of her family and laughter in her
home. Her favorite song is “It is Well with My Soul.” Her top picks in music
are Keith Green, Bethel Worship, and Jonathan David Helser. Mexican food and
Luna’s Living Kitchen are her food faves.
Debbie Hargett has been at Lee Park since
2009. She loves getting to know people in her link class, the worship
department, singing with the choir, and the ladies’ ministry! Her favorite
Bible verse is Romans 1:16. She enjoys having her quiet time on the couch with
her coffee. Debbie’s favorite place to be is with her children. She says, “It
doesn’t really matter where we go or what we do.” When Debbie is indoors, she
has fun decorating. When outside, photography is her activity of choice. Her
hobby is genealogy. Debbie is a librarian! You’ve gotta love a girl who loves
books! Whenever Debbie has free time, she revels in the beauty of nature from
her screened porch…or sneaks a quick nap! Her favorite sound is bird
announcements at daybreak. And she doesn’t just love bird song, but all types
of music, “too many favorites and types to list!” She loves sweets and Italian
restaurants.
Kelly Keziah has
been at Lee Park since 2011. Her favorite thing about LP is “how we equip our
students to defend their faith. Our Youth minister emphasizes grounding the
students in their faith and teaching them to defend their faith once they move
onto their future college and/or career.” Her favorite verses are Psalm
73:25-26, Romans 8:18, and Isaiah 55:8-9. She enjoys having her quiet time at
her dining room table where “I can spread out my commentaries and different
Bibles and dig deeper into God’s Word.” She loves quiet evenings at home with
her husband. When traveling, she prefers the beach. She says, “There is
something about the vastness of the ocean. I am reminded of how small I am, yet
how much God loves me.” She likes to be outdoors, working in her flowers. She
says that her “guilty pleasure” is watching old westerns like Big Valley, Dr.
Quinn Medicine Woman, or Christy. Her favorite sound is her baby’s heartbeat.
She loves finally getting to hold him in her arms! Her favorite song is “I Will
Follow,” sung by the Vertical Church Band. Her favorite food is Crockpot
Macaroni and Cheese. She says, “I’m a cheese and pasta kind of girl!” Her
favorite restaurant is Cracker Barrel. She says, “They have the best pancakes,
dumplings, chicken fried chicken, and oh, the list goes on and on.”
Julie Hackley has been at Lee Park for four
years. She loves the “very active” children’s and youth departments. Her
favorite verse is Luke 12:24, “Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap,
they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more
value are you than the birds!” She enjoys having her quiet time at her kitchen
table or outside on her back porch. She loves spending time with her family, at
home or on outings. She prefers outdoors and loves planting flowers. (She says,
“But don’t look at my yard. I don’t have much time to work in the garden.”) Her
hobby is reading, with Redeeming Love being
one of her favorite books. Her favorite sound is laughing children. Her
favorite song is 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman. She loves Chinese
food and to eat at Chili’s or Red Bowl.
Sherri Stokes has
been at Lee Park since April, 2013. Her favorites at Lee Park are “the pastor
and staff, the music and worship, the people, and the many opportunities for
Bible study!” She has many favorite verses, but she says, “I think my number
one favorite is Colossians 3:23, ‘Work willingly at whatever you do, as though
you were working for the Lord rather than for people.’” She enjoys having her
quiet time at a table, in her breakfast room or on her front porch if weather
permits. Sherri loves the BEACH! She enjoys time at home and on the go. Her
hobbies are chauffeuring her girls around, volunteering in their school, and
reading. Christian Fiction stays at the top of her reading list. She
particularly likes books by Karen Kingsbury. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is one of her favorites. In her
free time, Sherri likes to browse the internet…Pinterest, Facebook, and
Instagram, rock on her front porch, take a walk or bike ride, or do whatever
her girls want to do. Her favorite sounds are her children talking and
laughing, the ocean, and worship music. She enjoys Contemporary Christian
music, worship songs, and James Taylor. She loves pasta dishes and sweets. Her
favorite restaurants are Duke’s Grill in Monroe and Brio near Southpark.
Nora Brooks
has been a part of Lee Park’s Community Day since
September 2011 and attending regularly in all levels of ministry since June,
2013. She says, “There are so many things that have blessed my heart through
Lee Park, but I believe that the commitment to discipleship through ministries
such as Community Day and Link groups is my favorite. Lee Park is a place where you can worship and
grow in relationship with God and fellow Christians.” Her favorite Bible verse is
Psalm 62:11-12a: “One thing God has
spoken, two things I have heard, that You, O God, are strong and that You, O
LORD, are loving.” She enjoys having her quiet time at her study desk in her
library. Nora is often on the go, enjoying trips to the mountains…particularly
the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia or the area around West Jefferson, but also
loves curling up at home with a good book (The Lord of the Rings being
her favorite) and a cup of tea. History is her hobby, doing fabulous
first-person monologues of the lives of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Julia
Grant, and Lottie Moon. Researching to find new stories to tell is her favorite
pastime. Her favorite sound is one of her great-nieces or nephews calling her
name. She also enjoys contemporary Christian music, classical, and Celtic
melodies. She loves sweets and anything with French fries! Her favorite
restaurant is ChickFilA…or Chili’s for a burger…or Texas Road House if she
craves a steak!
Kris Singleton has been at Lee Park for 5 years. She treasures the
friendships that she has made and the knowledge gained through study of God’s
Word. Her favorite Bible verses are Proverbs 3:5-6. She enjoys having her quiet
time snuggled on the couch with a cup of coffee or sitting on her porch. She’s
a homebody, but loves to travel to the beach or mountains when it’s sunny. She
prefers to be outdoors and likes a tan! Kris loves to cook, watch cooking
shows, and grocery shop. Her favorite sound is her daughter, Korbyn’s laugh.
She likes all types of music. She is into savory foods, enjoying a good
homemade red sauce…over some noodles…and cheese. Her favorite restaurant is 300
East in Charlotte.
Beverly Osborn has
been at Lee Park for 8 years. Her favorite thing at LP is the preaching on
Sunday mornings. Her favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with
all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” She enjoys having her
quiet time in a quiet corner in her bedroom. She is a homebody, but also likes
to be on the go. She is an indoor girl, and loves to read and surfing the
internet. Beverly loves classical music and the relaxation it brings. Her
favorite foods are sweets…”chocolate, of course!” Her favorite restaurant is
Chili’s.
Jane Carpenter has been a member of
Lee Park for almost 7 years. She loves that
“Lee Park is willing
to go out into our community and reach other people that may not know about our
savior Jesus Christ.” Jane says that she has lots of favorite verses, but one
that she uses frequently is Psalm 37:7. On a typical day, her “quiet time with
God is early in the morning and late at night before [she goes] to bed.” Jane loves to travel! She especially likes to
go to Ocean Lakes at the beach and Blowing Rock in the mountains. Her very,
very favorite place to visit is The Wilderness Lodge at Disney World. In her
free time, she loves to rock in a comfy rocking chair…preferably on a screen
porch anywhere. She says, “A cup of
hot tea and a good home decorating magazine will satisfy me for hours.” She
finds the sound (and smell) of a good rainstorm very relaxing. She loves
bluegrass music and enjoys watching band members play their instruments and
sing. She is “a huge fan of sweets! Brownies with nuts, any pudding, and all
chocolate cakes!” Her favorite local restaurant is 131 Main, and her top choice
while on vacation is Ohana at Walt Disney World.
Lynne Murray has been at Lee
Park for almost 6 years. She says, “The Worship Hour Sunday a.m. is my favorite
weekly experience, but about the church is the loving relationships of the
people is what I think sets it apart.
It's a tie! When I tell people
about LP, I tell them both. PREACH THE WORD AND LOVE PEOPLE is what we do!" Her
favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31, “Yet those who wait for the LORD will
gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and
not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” Lynne enjoys having her
quiet time in her living room or on her front porch. She’s a homebody, but
loves trips to the mountains. In her free time, she likes to catch up on taped
episodes of Food Network’s “Chopped” or to be outdoors, weather permitting,
sitting and enjoying a good book. Jan Karon’s “The Mitford Series” books are
among her favorites. Her hobby is cross-stitching. Her favorite sound is
flowing water. Her favorite song is “It is Well with My Soul,” and she enjoys
Contemporary Christian music. Her favorite food is CHOCOLATE! Her top
restaurant picks are El Vallarta and Texas Roadhouse.
Lynn Wallace has
been at Lee Park for 3 years. She says, “The people are amazing and show Jesus’
love!” Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 43:1-2. She enjoys having her quiet
time in her backyard early in the morning when the birds are singing. On a
typical day you can find her having her quiet time at her desk at work before
she begins her day. Lynn’s favorite place to be is “anywhere with my husband
Devin”. She loves the outdoors, camping, hiking, picnics, and especially being
at the beach. She loves the sound of ocean waves crashing and rushing rivers.
Her children’s laughter added to that makes it even more wonderful! Her hobby
is motorcycle riding with her husband. Her favorite books are The Bronze Bow, Titus, A Comrade of the
Cross, and Crazy Ladies. Lynn listens to all types of music, depending on
her mood. Her favorite food is pasta and she loves to eat at Jade in
Ballantyne.
Kristi Butler
has been at Lee Park for 3 years. She loves the great preaching, joyful
worship, her Sunday morning Link Group, and the Ladies ministry, especially
Community Day! She has lots of favorite verses, but Psalm 73:26 is at the top
of her list. It says, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength
of my heart and my portion forever.” Her favorite place to have her quiet time
is in front of the fireplace with a cup of coffee in winter and outside in her
courtyard enjoying birds singing and breezes blowing on warmer days. Kristi
loves spending fun times with her hubby, her daughters and their spouses, and
her grandbabies! Whenever her house is quiet, she enjoys reading…and naps. Her
favorite books are the Mitford series by Jan Karon. She keeps her radio tuned
to the local Christian music station and she also loves the old hymns. She
loves Italian food, 70% dark chocolate…that classifies as medicine,
right?...and coffee. Her favorite restaurant is Tupelo Honey Café, even though
it’s not Italian…going for the biscuits and blueberry jam!
Shirley Griffin has
been at Lee Park for 8 years. Her favorite aspect is the church’s love for
people. Her favorite Bible verse is John 3:16. Mrs. Shirley enjoys having her
quiet time at her kitchen table. She is a homebody, but does like to venture to
the mountains or beach. She loves to read, and her hobby is baking. If you’ve
ever had Mrs. Shirley’s candy bar cake, you’ll know that she has a special
talent!! Her favorite sound is rain. She likes to listen to Christian music.
She prefers savory foods to sweet, and her favorite restaurant is South 21.
