Melissa Sevier
Melissa was born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee. Although she grew up United Methodist, she graduated from a Presbyterian-affiliated school, King College, with a degree in elementary education. Melissa also has a master’s degree in Christian Education from Reformed Theological Seminary in Mississippi and a Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Her doctorate is from McCormick Theological Seminary. She worked as an educator in schools and churches for several years. Melissa is married to Jerry Sevier, an executive with Hallmark Cards. He has two grown daughters: Jennifer Riebel is a pediatrician in Georgetown and Heather Fabretti is a financial planner in the D.C. area.
Melissa and Jerry both enjoy a variety of pursuits. She likes to hike and run (“pretty much anything outdoorsy”), as well as cook, take photographs and sing (she’s a soprano). Jerry enjoys sailing, hiking, gardening, singing (tenor) and especially, golf.
Contact Melissa at melissa@vpc1.org.
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Elizabeth Yanarella
Elizabeth graduated from the University of Arkansas with a music degree, a major in violin, minor in cello, and proficiency in piano. She has taught orchestra and general music in schools for students 3 years old to 12th grade and now teaches violin lessons. She has been a member of the Lexington Philharmonic for over 25 years and belongs to a string trio that performs for many weddings and special events in the area. Her husband, Ernie, and children, John, Rachael and Walker, often get asked to participate in the music ministry here at VPC. " As a church musician," said Elizabeth, "my philosophy is taken from Psalms 150: "Make a joyful noise" and that allows everyone to participate whatever their ability.
Yvonne Gibson
Charlie Christensen
Scharlie McComb
Ken Joyce
Sarah Manges