Meet the Membership Team

Kay Porter 
Director, Membership
214.523.2227
porterk@hpumc.org
 
“It is truly a blessing to be part of the membership team and Highland Park United Methodist Church. There are so many wonderful opportunities here for service, mission, and learning God’s word. I pray that our visitors feel the warmth of welcome from our congregation and hope that they’ll consider joining this loving community of faith." - Kay

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Lauri Lueder
Director, Connect and Serve
214.523.2246
luederl@hpumc.org
Lauri sorting through the 700 blankets made by HPUMC members for the Prayer Blanket Ministry.

"When I pour a glass of water for a homeless man at Stewpot; or when a young Juarez mother and I are painting the wall of her new home, I am humbled by the deep connection I feel to that person and I know it is a privilege to serve. It is never more evident to me that we are truly one in Christ than when we are serving side by side." - Lauri

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Jeanette Carter
Adult Ministries Assistant
214.523.2296
carterj@hpumc.org

"What excites me about my position is getting the task at hand completed and knowing through our work some one was helped by the Membership Team showing them how to “Connect & Serve” with the church and God." - Jeanette

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Cathy Leonard
Membership Associate
214.523.2122
leonardc@hpumc.org

“I am personally humbled to be a small part of such a vibrant and caring ministry.  The membership team truly works synergistically to help visitors and members at HPUMC feel warmly welcomed and to find their own special niche.  I encourage everyone looking for a church home to visit and see for yourself-this is such a wonderful family."                                                                                                                           - Cathy

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Jerry Spohn
Greeter Ministry Coordinator
214.914.7332
spohnj@wattspohn.com

“Being a greeter on Sunday mornings is a very rewarding commitment of service. Welcoming the members and visitors alike is a wonderful experience that only gets better with time. Whether it is greeting a first time visitor or a "regular", the goal is to make all feel comfortable and at home in our worship environment. Come by one of the Welcome Centers or we'll meet you at the door to begin your Sunday with a smile.” - Jerry