Our church staff
lead pastor-nabil hirji-walji
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Favorite Bible verse: Acts 20:24 “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
Rutters, Sheets, or WAWA: WAWA
If you were a cast member in a movie, what movie would it be and why: I would be Lighting McQueen because I like cars and I like to go fast!
Favorite meal: Smoked Meat, specially ribs or wings
Dream vacation: Hawaii
Favorite hobby: Anything active
Do you have any pets: No Pets
Favorite childhood memory: Hiking through State Parks in Minnesota.
What would your most enjoyable day look like: Making breakfast for the family. Doing my devotions on back porch. Going out for a run or working out. Going to the shore with my family. Coming home and having friends over around a bonfire.
pastor of ministries-Sarah hirji-walji
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 10:35-36
Rutters, Sheets, or WAWA: Rutters
If you were a cast member in a movie, what movie would it be and why: The Greatest Showman, it challenges a powerful topic in an engaging way.
Favorite meal: Fajitas with Chips and Guacamole
Dream vacation: Australia and New Zealand
Favorite hobby: Being somewhere peaceful in nature, with time to reflect.
Do you have any pets: No
Favorite childhood memory: Baking Christmas cookies with my Mom.
What would your most enjoyable day look like: Sleeping in, going on an adventure with my family, and hitting a coffee shop with my husband.
Worship and arts-Dennis Durasoff
Hometown: Frenchtown, New Jersey
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Kings 2:23-24
Rutters, Sheets, or WAWA: Sheetz
If you were a cast member in a movie, what movie would it be and why: I would be Jack Black in School of Rock. I love music and the storyline of teaching and mentoring the younger generation.
Dream vacation: Spending a week recording in a high-end music studio
Favorite hobby: Playing musical instruments
Do you have any pets: No
Favorite childhood memory: Getting my 1st drum set Christmas morning
What would your most enjoyable day look like: Sleeping in, lots of music, and being with family & friends
Worship and arts-amanda Durasoff
Worship and arts-amanda Durasoff
Hometown: Parkton, MD
Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “…My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me
Rutters, Sheets, or WAWA: Sheetz
If you were a cast member in a movie, what movie would it be and why: Mary Poppins. Victorian London, British accents, and dancing chimney sweeps! And I love that carpet bag!
Favorite meal: Mexican-Taco salads, burrito bowls – anything like that
Dream vacation: A leisurely tour of England and Scotland
Favorite hobby: Home decorating, generally, and for seasons and holidays
Do you have any pets: No
Favorite childhood memory: Going on trips with my grandparents. Whether a weekend getaway to see aunts and uncles, or a trip in the motorhome to Florida, there was always something fun to look forward to
What would your most enjoyable day look like: Sleeping in, Then waking up to enjoy coffee in my jammies for a bit. Relaxing at Home, maybe decorating for fall or Christmas. Then in the evening, enjoying dinner with family, talking and playing games together
church secretary-linda miller
Hometown: Shrewsbury, PA
Favorite Bible verse: 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast your cares on Him because He cares for you.”
Rutters, Sheets, or WAWA: I enjoy “Duncan” coffee
If you were a cast member in a movie, what movie would it be and why: Probably Woody from Toy Story 1. He is sure that his Owner loves him
and he loves his owner… that reminds me that our Heavenly Father loves
us. He is loyal to all of his friends. He is a problem solver. He just
loves having fun and being with his friends.
Favorite meal: I love seafood, so it would be crab cakes, shrimp, cream of crab soup, some type of potato and of course dessert!
Dream vacation: I love the beach in the early morning, walking as the sun comes up, and
also gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. I like places that are peaceful
with a beautiful view.
Favorite hobby: I enjoy playing music
Do you have any pets: Not right now
Favorite childhood memory: Riding my mini bike or playing school or Barbies!
What would your most enjoyable day look like: Spending the first part of the morning reading the Bible, taking a walk on a sunny morning with the temperature in the 70’s. Enjoying time with my family.
Media/tech director-troy engle
Hometown: Glen Rock, PA
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 23:4
Rutters, Sheets, or WAWA: Sheetz
If you were a cast member in a movie, what movie would it be and why: Sherlock Holmes, I love how he can figure out a mystery.
Favorite meal: Cracker Barrel Sunday Chicken with mash potatoes, gravy, and green beans
Dream vacation: Touring England by narrow boat
Favorite hobby: Riding my Honda Super Cub
Do you have any pets: No
Favorite childhood memory: Going camping with my Aunt and Uncle all across the country
What would your most enjoyable day look like: Sleeping in, going antique-ing with my family, and stopping for a burger at the Red Rabbit in Duncannon, PA