Joan Morris was born, raised, and educated in Frederick County Maryland. She is married to Bernard Morris, Jr. and they have two children and one granddaughter. She is a former member and officer of the Ocean City Policemen Wives’ Club. Joan, a member of Macedonia UMC, is a Certified Lay Speaker and serves as a participant and officer of both the Church and the United Methodist Women. She has taught Church School, led a Cub Scout Den and assisted with Girl Scouts.

Joan was employed by various sewing factories and the former New Jersey Gas Company. She retired after 30 years as office secretary for Dailey Plumbing & Heating.

Joan’s favorite Bible Verse is Romans 8:28. We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

Thelma Smoot completed her Certified Lay Speakers’ program in April 2007. As a little girl she was drawn to the Bible through its stories. “Few things touch us as deeply as a good story. God knows this about us. That is why I believe so much of Scripture is written as narratives. God knows that He can get through to us when we see, hear and experience His story.” (Max McLean)

Thelma landed on the footsteps of Macedonia United Methodist Church ten years ago after relocating to Ocean City, New Jersey from Mechanicsville, Maryland. She has been an active Worship Leader and often leads the Children’s Sermon. Thelma is also a member of the United Methodist Women’s group and has participated in many community events and fundraisers.

She is a single parent of two, Tamica & Brandon. She works as a Surgical Coordinator at Horizon Eye Care in Margate, New Jersey. She enjoys reading and listening to the Word. Thelma loves poetry. Her favorite poem is “Just Like Job.” – “My Lord, my Lord, long have I cried out to thee. In the heat of the sun and the cool of the moon, my cries search the heavens for Thee.” (Maya Angelou)

Emma Davis is the wife of Nate Davis. She retired in 2005 after having taught school for 31 years. Nate and Emma are parents of three children and three grandchildren. Emma joined Macedonia more than 30 years ago and has held many positions in the church. She currently serves in the capacity of Certified Lay Speaker, gives the greeting and announcements each Sunday, Chairs the Staff/Pastor Parrish Relations Committee and the Richard and Marizita Grimes Scholarship Committee, and is a member of the United Methodist Women. Her community/volunteer work has included PTA, Girl Scout Leader, League of Women Voters, Cape May County Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the New Jersey Education Association. Currently she volunteers one day a week in the computer classroom at Hess Elementary School in Mays Landing. New Jersey.

Emma believes her most meaningful responsibility in the church is singing the Holy Communion Service. She likes to read and spend time with her family.

Nathan W. Davis, Jr. serves in many capacities at Macedonia.

Joan Robertson

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