We are two churches, Word of Hope and St. Martha’s, who have joined together to be one church, Grace United.
MEET OUR PASTOR-Laura Altman
MEET OUR STAFF
Dawn Webb-Ministry Assistant & Co-Director 5 pm Music Ministry
Dawn’s responsibility include communications, community outreach and engagement, 5 pm music, and general clerical duties as needed. She has a wonderful husband, Chuck, who shares in her passion for music and co-leads the 5 pm praise band and two daughters. Mary is married to Connor and they live in Niota, TN and Makenzie Webb. In her free time, she teaches science and history at a local home school group and loves to garden and hike. You can contact Dawn through wordofhopeoffice@gmail.com.
Nathan Wilson-Director of 10 am Music Ministry
Chuck Webb-Co-Director 5 pm Music Ministry
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Liz Fosnaugh is our church council President. She is passionate about serving God and is excited to continue to serve on the Leadership Team. Liz has a bachelor’s degree in Cross Cultural studies and a Master’s of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota. Liz works remotely serving individuals with disabilities and assists them with understanding what will happen with their disability benefits when they work. She is married to Carl IV and they have a wonderful young daughter. In her free time she enjoys getting together with friends, reading, and being in nature.
Kay Johnson serves as our Senior Warden. After living in several states, she and her four children made Lexington their home. Her family now includes three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Kay attended the Universty of Kentucky together with her oldest daughter. After graduating, Kay worked for the UK Alumini Association as a speech writer for special events and as a writer for alumni publications. She is now retired and enjoys volunteering for both church and in the community.
Kay believes that as Jesus’ disciples, the people of Word of Hope and St. Martha’s work diligently to follow what Jesus asked of us-to love our neighbors as ourselves. She believes that as we become Grace United and move forward with our mission of love, God will continue to empower us to do more.
One of Kay’s favorite sayings comes from St. Frances. He said that we should preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words. She believes that future Grace United does and will continue to do just that.
Jasmine Allen is our Vice-President. She is a recent graduate from Sullivan University. She currently works at Martine’s Pastries as a chef and endeavors to open a non-profit food truck to serve the Lexington community. I am also a member of the 5 pm worship band. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano/bass, boxing at my gym, and spending time with friends.
Don Rapske serves as our treasurer. He has been retired for over 20 years. I previously worked for a daily newspaper in Fargo, ND for 37 years. We also had the privilege of having served in the Air Force and North Dakota Air National Guard for 25 years. My wife Delores and I have been married
for over 60 years. Our Son, Doug, his wife Brenda and our granddaughter Ashley, are also residents of Lexington. Two of our grandsons and a granddaughter reside in Fargo. We thoroughly enjoy living in Lexington and love our church family. We look forward to the time that we and St. Martha’s become Grace United.
Karen Green serves as the recording secretary.