Wintergarden Presbyterian Church PC(USA)

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Located at: 18305 Wintergarden Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Mailing address: PO Box 380564 Murdock, FL 33938

PH: (941) 743-5335

Fax: (941)743-7278

E-Mail: wintergardenpc@yahoo.com

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We are led in Faith by the Rev. Lawrence D. Yerger, a Session of 9 Elders and a Board of 7 Deacons.

Pastor Larry's Biography

The Rev. Lawrence D. Yerger received his Master’s of Divinity Degree from Columbia Theological Seminary of Decatur, GA in June 1994. He is a “Second Career Pastor” having entered the pastoral ministry after a 13 year career in Biomedical Research at Mt. Sinai Medical Center of Miami Beach. Pastor Larry simultaneously served two churches in the far Northern reaches of rural Minnesota for nine years before being Called to Wintergarden Presbyterian Church in February 2004. Living in a small town of less than 500 people gave Pastor Larry the opportunities to do ministry in a ‘practical sense’ by becoming involved in community affairs, city government as a member of the City Council, Vice Mayor and Police Commissioner while also serving on various County Boards and Habitat for Humanity. Pastor Larry greatly enjoys the outdoors and derives great joy from fishing, hunting, snorkeling and SCUBA diving. He does much of the work involved in keeping up a house including - but not limited to - plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. He is also an avid reader and will read almost anything - including the back of cereal boxes if he gets desperate. Pastor Larry has been married to Andrea (his “high school sweetheart”) for 26 years. They have a son, Joseph, who - like both of his parents - is a graduate of the University of West Florida. They share their home with 3 cats and 5 parrots. Andrea, Joseph and Pastor Larry’s mother, Phyllis, are all members of Wintergarden. We have had much to be thankful for over the years and expect God to continue blessing us as we do His work in the years to come.

Volunteer Bookkeeper - Marcia Carmichael

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choir Director - Beverly Bohach, who prefers to be called ‘Buffy’ was born in Sharon, PA. She graduated from Brookfield High School (Ohio) where she was active in musical productions and theater. She graduated from the Dana School of Music of Youngstown University where she earned a Bachelor of Music with majors in classical voice and music educations. She taught vocal music in Hubbard and Shaker Heights, OH. Upon returning to Pennsylvania she taught third grade in Hermitage untill her retirement. While at Hermitage she produced the third grade musicals and was choir director at Sharpsville First Presbyterian Church for a number of years. After retiring from public school teaching she and her husband, Paul, moved permanently to Port Charlotte where she has been active in dance, theater, and many musicals (both as a participant and director). Buffy was choir director at San Pedro Church in North Port for almost four years and currently directs the Chorus at Kings Gate. She made her stage debut at age three.

Organist - Maryse Harrison, daughter of Rev. Leo S. La Fontaine and Clara N. La Fontaine, graduated from Bethany Lutheran College, Lindsborg, Kansas in 1968 (B.A. Music, voice major). She earned her music educational teaching credits at Clarion State University and Pennsylvania State University. She studied classical Pipe Organ technique with the Director of Pipe Organ studies at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. Her musical career spans 32 years, including full time Organist, public school Instrumental and Vocal Teacher in Pennsylvania, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. and Charlotte County,. Florida. 2001 saw Maryse retiring from teaching and from all conducting responsibilities at L.A. Ainger Middle School, Rotonda, Florida, where she had taught for 17 years. Maryse is the mother of four grown children and grandmother of three. Her hobbies of interest include wreath-making, horticulture, crafts and cooking. She is proud, appreciative and excited to be organist/accompanist for Wintergarden Presbyterian Church. She asks her church family to pray for her guidance and talents that they may always be in worship of our Lord and inspirational to the ear of all.

Youth Development Director - Chad Lynch, who is an enthusiastic young man with a passion for Christ and the ministry to young people. Chad is being Called to Wintergarden so that we can begin to provide a Christian outreach and youth oriented programming to for our Middle & High School age people and our neighboring community. Please welcome Chad and his wife Amy and pray for them as he facilitates this vital ministry!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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