ELECTED | THREE NEW ELDERS
Our Magic Sorting Hat quit on us, so we formed a team of regular people to nominate our next elders of DOWNTOWN CHURCH. These real sized normal people have names: Sandra Flewellen, Charles Flowers, Stacy Williams, Lee Walker, George Jenkins, Lindsay Joyner, and John Martin.
And they were joined by our co-pastors who got to sit in, but not vote. All together, with their powers combined, and the Holy Spirit, they landed on three names of unfinished, beautiful people to bring before the congregation as our nominees for elder on Sunday, December 3, 2017. The congregation unanimously elected all three of them. Here's a glimpse of who they are.
KRISTEN VICK
What do you like to do when you are not at DOWNTOWN CHURCH? I have about 1001 interests; here's the short list: Reading, Drinking Coffee, Outdoor Pursuits, Traveling, Baking, Cheering for Georgia Tech Sports, Celebrating Christmas
Who is your favorite family member? My sister is my favorite family member. She's more than my favorite family member, she's my favorite person.
What is the last concert you attended? Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors - I've actually seen them 3 times this year, it's a bit of an obsession.
Where do you see God at DOWNTOWN CHURCH? I see God at DTC in Communion - not only in the monthly gathering of people who are all different (ages, backgrounds, motivations) but all the same at the table of the Lord and in the day to day communion of saints - the community formed when we gather at Total Tables, Home Groups, and Sunday Worship.
FANCY PANTS BIO -Kristen was born in Charleston, WV and grew up in Augusta, GA before attending college at Georgia College & State University and then at the Medical College of Georgia. She moved to the Columbia area 4 years ago to pursue a job in pediatric physical therapy. She's currently working as a Physical Therapist treating 8-18 year old kids with orthopedic injuries at Palmetto Health USC Orthopedic Center.
TYLER HUDSON
What do you like to do when you are not at DOWNTOWN CHURCH? When not at DTC, I enjoy spending time with my family, golf, exercise, being outdoors and watching my three boys play sports.
Who is your favorite family member? My wife, Eliza. Sorry boys, y’all are a close second.
What is the last concert you attended? I recently watched a number of country musicians perform at a bar off Broadway in Nashville. Amazing talent!
Where do you see God at DOWNTOWN CHURCH? I see God everywhere at DTC. I see him working through the pastors and staff. I see him in the music. I see him in the children. I see him in the excitement of a growing and connecting congregation.
FANCY PANTS BIO - Tyler grew up in Danville, Kentucky and is a 1996 graduate of Presbyterian College with a B.A. in Political Science and minor in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of The South Carolina Bankers School and Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. He was honored by Presbyterian College in 2011 as the Outstanding Young Alumnus. Tyler is married to Eliza Mood, they have three sons and are active members of Downtown Church where he serves on the building committee.
SARA HAZZARD
What do you like to do when you are not at DOWNTOWN CHURCH? Spending time with my family, "piddling" (aka shopping and running errands), and being with friends.
Who is your favorite family member? Can we make this a multiple choice question? If so, my answer is All of the Above...My husband, son, daughter, mom, dad, 3 sisters, 3 brother-in-laws, mother-in-law, father-in-law, 2 sister-in-laws, and 13 nieces and nephews.
What is the last concert you attended? DOWNTOWN CHURCH's Christmas concert last December!
Where do you see God at DOWNTOWN CHURCH? In Home Groups, where church members come together to share, to pray, to learn the Word of God, and to have fellowship with each other.
FANCY PANTS BIO - Sara grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Presbyterian College, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Business Administration and History. She's employed with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. She's married to John and a mother to Potter and Ali.