Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins- Pastor Email: fppastor@bellsouth.net Greetings in Christ! I am Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins and I have had the privilege of serving as pastor and head of staff at First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville since May of 2001. I grew up in the Presbyterian Church and have been responding in various ways to a call to ministry that came to me when I was 10 years old. I was educated at Presbyterian College, Columbia Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary. I have studied abroad at the University of Glasgow, in Scotland and at the United Theological College of the West Indies, in Kingston, Jamaica. I continue to be educated day by day by the tremendous members of this congregation and by my twelve year old, Catherine. I have had the opportunity to serve small, medium, and large membership churches as well as chaplain to one of our denomination's children's homes and two of our retirement homes. I served as adjunct faculty in the psychology and religion departments at Presbyterian College. I have been and am now very committed to working on presbytery, synod, and General Assembly levels of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). I am grateful to the Holy Spirit who brought me here, who sustains me each day, and who is guiding and comforting us as we seek to answer the call to be a vital part of the Body of Jesus Christ in Hartsville and beyond. First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville is a growing, nurturing, serving congregation of committed Christians. I hope you will feel called to visit with us and join with us as we seek to worship and serve God.
	Neeley Rentz- Director of Christian Education Email: fpdce@bellsouth.net Neeley has been a part of our staff since June 2006. A 2006 graduate of Presbyterian College, Neeley's studies included Religion/Christian Education and Psychology. While attending PC, Neeley served as the Chaplain's Associate on the Bluefish Ministry Team and also participated in the Celtic Cross Leadership program where she is now our church's liaison to the college.  Neeley has enjoyed working with the Montreat Conference Center in various capacities. Currently, she is part of the 2008 Monteat Middle Summer Youth Conference Planning Team. "Being a part of this church family has been a true blessing. I am constantly energized and reminded of God's love every time I experience a new season of church life here at First Presbyterian Church."  Neeley is currenly in the process of achieving an Associate Christian Educator Certificate throught the Presbyterian Church-USA.
	Lou Gardner- Financial Secretary Email: fpfinance@belllsouth.net Lou joined the church staff in February, 2006.  A graduate of Coker College with a B.S. degree in Business Education, she received her master's degree from Clemson University.  Lou is a retired high school business and English teacher.  She has served as Treasurer of Hartsville Interfaith Ministries and a board member and volunteer at HIM.  Her family includes a son, Rob, and his wife Valerie, and granddaughters Sydney and Alex.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing bridge, traveling with her family, and relaxing at the beach.  "The church job has been rewarding, but challenging and frustrating at times.   I enjoy working with the members of the church and have found everyone to be very helpful and patient as I attempt to learn this new job."
	Anna Hill- Director of Music Email: fpmusic@bellsouth.net Anna has been actively involved in church music for over thirty years.  A graduate of Queens College, she has pursued graduate studies at East Carolina University and University of South Carolina. In addition to her responsibilities at church, she serves as Assistant Director of the Hartsville Civic Chorale and Director of the Darlington County Schools All-County Choir.  She and her husband, Trent, have three children and three dogs.  In her "free" time Anna enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her dogs.
	Ronda Wilkes McElveen- Organist Email: fpmusic@bellsouth.net Ronda received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Columbia College in Columbia, SC where she was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership society and Kappa Delta Epsilon, a national education society. She served as accompanist for the college's preparatory voice students and as pianist and organist at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia and Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hartsville. Ronda has served as organist at First Presbyterian Church since 1991. She is also the director of the Cherubs, a preschool choir for ages 3-5. She has served as Director of the Choristers and Genesis Ringers. Ronda has taught music education in both public and private schools and maintains a private piano studio. She is also the accompanist for the Darlington County All County Choir, Chairman of the Hartsville Piano Teacher's Association, Chairman of the Hartsville Chapter of the National Guild of Piano Teachers- a teaching division of the American College of Musicians, and member of the Hartsville Music Study Club. Ronda is married to Greg McElveen and they have one daughter, Madeline.
	Annisa Sheffield- Administrative Assistant Email: fpcharts@bellsouth.net Annisa joined the church staff in September of 2007. She received her Associate of Arts degree in Education from Middle Georgia College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Coker College. She loves being around people and is thankful the church office gives her the opportunity to help others. Annisa is a member of First Presbyterian Church and feels incredibly blessed to be serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and loves her dear family, Mark, Matthew and Michael.
	Ann Bailey- Food Services Coordinator Ann had been serving great meals for Wednesday evening dinners and special occasions for two years now, and she loves what she does. She is originally from Bishopville, but Hartsville has been her home for the last 32 years. Her family includes her husband, two daughters, and one granddaughter.   Ann loves cooking and going to her church, Mt Calvin Missionary Baptist. She volunteers there assisting the elderly with dinners.
	Bernard Lane- Sexton  Bernard has been the Sexton for ten years, and takes great pride in keeping the church facilities in top condition. When you walk down the halls, notice the shine on the floors; this is Bernard's "signature".
	Ernest McDonald- Grounds Keeper Ernest has been at our church for 10 years, and loves working outdoors. He particularly likes working with the plants. When not at the church, Ernest spends a lot of time with his 7 children and 17 grandchildren.