Introduction to the Staff at Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor
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Pastor Erin Bovendam
Erin was called to serve as a pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in July of 2006, and is grateful to serve this congregation. Her husband, Chris Mathiason, serves as pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Mifflintown, PA. They both attended and met at Luther Seminary, in St. Paul, MN. They enjoy being a part of their boys' activities, and spending time together, as a family. |
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Faith Connection Coordinator
Malea Haflett
Malea Haflett, a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran, has been serving as Faith Connection Coordinator since July 2019. She organizes events and activities for all ages for service to others and friendship with one other. Having a special interest in family ministries, she cares about growing faith at home and at church. Malea also works at Covenant Christian Academy where her two children go to school. Malea and her family live in Harrisburg. Her family enjoys spending time together, being outside, traveling, and exploring God’s wonderful world!
Malea Haflett, a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran, has been serving as Faith Connection Coordinator since July 2019. She organizes events and activities for all ages for service to others and friendship with one other. Having a special interest in family ministries, she cares about growing faith at home and at church. Malea also works at Covenant Christian Academy where her two children go to school. Malea and her family live in Harrisburg. Her family enjoys spending time together, being outside, traveling, and exploring God’s wonderful world!
Sonbeam Early Learning Center Co-Director & Assistant Director
Jessica Startzel, Assistant Director
Jessica Startzel is on the Sonbeam Early Learning Center Director Team and has been with Sonbeam for almost six years. She lives locally in McAlisterville. She is married and has a daughter that’s 16 and a son that’s 4 years old. She is currently enrolled for her associate’s degree and works full-time at the center. Her background before childcare was in intravenous pharmacy. She was the pharmacy supervisor for 12 years. For many years, she has volunteered with the home and school locally and with AWANA as a leader. Her hobbies outside of work include gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Sonya Nace, Co-Director
Information coming soon.
Jessica Startzel is on the Sonbeam Early Learning Center Director Team and has been with Sonbeam for almost six years. She lives locally in McAlisterville. She is married and has a daughter that’s 16 and a son that’s 4 years old. She is currently enrolled for her associate’s degree and works full-time at the center. Her background before childcare was in intravenous pharmacy. She was the pharmacy supervisor for 12 years. For many years, she has volunteered with the home and school locally and with AWANA as a leader. Her hobbies outside of work include gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Sonya Nace, Co-Director
Information coming soon.
Parish Secretary
Betty Lou Naylor
Betty Lou was baptized at Trinity Lutheran in 1949. In 1973, she joined the McAlisterville UMC and rejoined Trinity in 2018. She has been the parish secretary for Trinity since August 1993. She says, “A lot has changed since then. I am very grateful for my job, and the friendships and happenings that have come through this church office over so many years. It is a fun place to work.” She is very grateful for the pastors she has worked under and the Sonbeam Early Learning Center.
Betty Lou was baptized at Trinity Lutheran in 1949. In 1973, she joined the McAlisterville UMC and rejoined Trinity in 2018. She has been the parish secretary for Trinity since August 1993. She says, “A lot has changed since then. I am very grateful for my job, and the friendships and happenings that have come through this church office over so many years. It is a fun place to work.” She is very grateful for the pastors she has worked under and the Sonbeam Early Learning Center.
