Pastor Joe Clark

Joe Clark and his beautiful family. Joe is a longtime member of Wesley UMC. His wife, Amanda, is no stranger to Wesley UMC either. She served as Youth Director before she had even met Joe. They met when they both sang in the North East Texas Choral Society back in the late 1990s. They married in November of 2003. They have two awesome kids, Ruth and JC. Some of Joe’s favorite things to do include spending time playing music, smoking BBQ and fishing. Pastor Joe will continue to serve as our Music Minister and volunteer Youth Director. Welcome to your new position, Pastor Joe. We are excited to have you lead our congregation.


Bonnie Gilmer

Church Secretary

secretary@wesleysst.org
 


Joe Clark

Music Director

I was born and raised right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas, where at the age of 12, I was saved by the blood of Jesus Christ. After graduating from SSHS, I studied music at Texas A&M University at Commerce. I became a member of Wesley UMC in 2002 after meeting my wife, Amanda, in 2001. God has placed in me a passion for worship; and as Minister of Music at Wesley UMC, my heart’s desire is to lead His people and others in a joy-filled and sincere worship.


Lynn Burton

Bookkeeper

lburton@wesleysst.org


Mary Ellen Kirkland

Mary Ellen Kirkland

Accompanist

Greetings! My name is Mary Ellen Kirkland. I am the church pianist, aka ‘the piano lady,’ when someone forgets my name! I have played the piano for Sunday school since the age of 12, and for church services since the age of 15. I have been at Wesley since March 2006. It is a joy to work with the musicians here, to hear the congregational singing, and to be a part of the fellowship which is so strong. My hobbies include reading, flower gardening, bird watching, and playing with my family, especially water sports. My family includes Malcolm, Jana & Danny, and Paul & Kim, and grands, Kaden and Caelyn. We are blessed! Come visit Wesley; you’ll be glad you did!


Joe Clark

Youth Director

I joined the Wesley United Methodist staff as Youth Minister in January 2016. In addition to serving as youth minister, I have served as the Music Minister since 2014. My wife Amanda and I have been married since 2003 and have two children, Ruth and JC. I have a passion for leading youth to discover the Gospel of Jesus Christ through outreach and discipleship. I enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing and I also enjoy playing the drums and guitar.


Julie Weir

Julie Weir

Nursery Director

Hello! I’m Julie Weir, and I have been the nursery director here at Wesley Methodist since 2002. I’ve been a member at Wesley for 35 years. I am a high school teacher at Como-Pickton, and I have a daughter, Sara, and a son, Steven. I enjoy riding horses with my mother, playing the piano, and reading. All nursery staff have completed Ministry Safe Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Training. Hope to see you at our church, and remember that Wesley loves kids!


Kara Lane

Kara Lane

Nursery Attendant

Good day! I am Kara Lane. I have been attending Wesley for 15 years and helping in the nursery for over 10 years. I am a kindergarten teacher at North Hopkins ISD. I enjoy reading, spending time with my daughter, Kenna, and going to rodeos! The kids currently in the nursery would love to meet new friends. Your kids will be safe and have fun at Wesley! Hope to see your family at church.


Marieke de Witte

Marieke de Witte

Director of Children’s Ministries

Hi, my name is Marieke de Witte. I was born and raised in the Netherlands. After graduating, I went to work in a hospital for a few years. In the 80s, my husband, Hendrik, and I got married, bought our first dairy and became the parents of our 3 beautiful daughters, Christine, Ria, and Kim. In May 1989, we sold our place, packed our belongings, and moved to Sulphur Springs, TX, where we went right back into dairy business again for the next 20 years. Our neighbors invited us to Wesley UMC and that has been our church-home ever since! Over the years, I’ve spent lots and lots of time with our youth and children, teaching, putting together curriculum, going on mission trips and organizing VBS weeks and other special events. For the last ten years, I’ve been honored to be Wesley’s Children Director. It is my responsibility to make sure that everyone who works with the children completes the Ministry Safe Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Training as required by the United Methodist Church. If you can’t find me behind my desk, I’m probably at the church in the Children’s Wing where Wesley provides a room for Little Acorn Preschool, a ministry of Wesley UMC. There I have the privilege to teach our toddlers. Hope to have a chance to meet you soon!