Pastor Heather Hammel
Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
heather@glossbrenner.net
A lifelong United Methodist, Heather grew up in northeast Ohio. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and studied Theatre and English Education. After marrying Matthew in 2000, they lived in Cincinnati where she taught ninth grade English. Then in 2006, they moved to Hallam, PA. They have two sons. James is 18 and graduating from Eastern York High School. He will be attending Ohio Wesleyan University this fall. Michael is turning 16 this August and is completing his freshman year at Eastern York HS. Both boys are musicians, scholars, and athletes. Matthew is a Hempfield alum and Penn State graduate and now works at Church & Dwight in West York as Quality Manager. Pastor Heather has a range of experience in ministry. She has taught Sunday School, been Sunday School Superintendent and Education Chairperson. She was a Christ Servant Minister and Certified Lay Speaker. Since becoming a Licensed Local Pastor in the UMC in 2017, she has served as the pastor overseeing Welcoming Ministries and Serve Ministries at a large church and was their interim Worship Director for a year as well. She has a heart for people and working with those who are on the margins of society. She has worked in various Care Ministries as well as Marriage & Family Ministries. She graduated from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown in 2021 with her Master of Divinity. Most recently, she was Commissioned as a Provisional Elder at Annual Conference as she works towards being ordained. Pastor Heather loves being a mom of boys and is active in the Band Boosters in Eastern York. She loves theatre, movies, traveling, and books (she has A LOT of books and admits she will probably never get them all read). She values intergenerational ministries and events and hearing people’s stories. Two of her favorite scripture passages are Genesis 16:13 and Isaiah 41:9 (Hover the mouse over the scripture verses to read the text)
Secretary
Jackie Roberts
Tuesday through Friday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Phone: 717.653.5683
jackier@glossbrenner.net
Jackie is in her 21st year as Glossbrenner’s secretary. Prior to being employed at Glossbrenner, she owned and operated a computerized, embroidered monogram/design business (Creative Monograms by Jax) at her home for 18 years.
Jackie sings tenor in the church choir and rings in the bell choir. She also plays flute in the Donegal Alumni Band. In addition to music, Jackie’s other interests are sewing, bicycling, quilting and crafting.
Marietta Center for the Arts / Susquehanna Stage has become another “home away from home” for Jackie as she volunteers in the costume department and at various other duties as needed. She took part in the ensemble for The Music Man in 2018 and Evita in 2019 and was Mrs. Rose in “Hello Dolly” in 2023!.
Children and Youth
Jess Rockey
Email: jrockey@glossbrenner.net
Jessica has been a lifelong resident of Mount Joy and a 2008 graduate of Donegal High School. She has an associate’s degree in social sciences from HACC in Lancaster. She wanted to get her bachelors in social sciences and become a social worker one day but meeting a dashing young man named Brandon Rockey (her now husband) altered those plans. So Jessica spent
most of the past decade raising her two children, Iris and Silas, as well as working part time in a nearby assisted living home. With Iris and Silas now being in school full time Jessica started praying for the past couple years for God to raise her up into a career that is meaningful, can further his kingdom, and where she will still be able to spend time with her family. We are happy to report that in 2021 God answered her prayer in his always perfect timing as the new Children and Youth Director at Glossbrenner. She is very happy to share the word of God with our youth and show them that being a Christian is far from boring. She strives to make Bible lessons
applicable to help youth navigate the struggles in today’s world while creating a fun atmosphere for teens to connect in. When Jessica is not working in Church you can catch her riding her bike, playing games with her family, camping and going on walks with her Boston Terrier puppy
named HANK!
Organist
Loine Bert
Loine serves as organist, piano accompanist for the Adult Choir, and ringer in the Bell Choir. She taught elementary vocal music and on the Collegiate level. She comes from a singing family and has been involved in the church music much of her life. Music brings great joy to her spirit and sharing it with others is a lifelong passion.
Educational background: B.Mus. from Houghton, College, M.Mus. from Miami University, additional graduate study from the University of Michigan.
Music Director
Justine Madonna
Email: justine@glossbrenner.net
Justine is Glossbrenner Church’s Music Director. She graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Music Business and Technologies, with a concentration in vocal performance. Her interests include becoming a child again with her son, Logan, being outside in nature, and studying topics such as Psychology, Consciousness, and Neurotheology (to name a few). Justine has traveled extensively, keeping backpacking and hiking as one of her favorite hobbies. Justine has directed Praise Bands in the past, as well as performed with a variety of music groups in the surrounding areas. Her professional focus has always been in helping those through validation, support, and positive encouragement. She has spent a lot of time advocating for human and spiritual development through her experience in Law, Human Services, and Early Childhood Education. Justine is beyond grateful to be a part of the Glossbrenner family’s growth and development!