The Staff of New Creations
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Name: Zac Bleth From: McDonough, GA
At New Creations: 23 months as staff & 22 months as a resident student
New Creations Highlight: The godly people that I work with
Bible verse: 2 Timothy 4:7
Hobbies: Computers
Name: Ruth Border From: Indiana
Family: Jim, three daughters (Robin, Beverly, Shelly) two dogs & one cat
At New Creations: 14 yrs
New Creations Highlight: Being where God wants me to be and doing what He trained me to do.
Bible verse: John 3:16
Hobbies: Collecting Koalas
Name: Travis Claywell From: Hagerstown, Indiana
Family: Wife, Tiffany; 2 dogs
At New Creations: Off & on 10 years; just recently 6 mo
New Creations Highlight: Walking in the callings & giftings of God
Bible verse: Romans 8:28
Unusual Fact: Huge Elvis fan
Hobbies: Yeah, right!
Name: Martha Duncan From: Ohio
Family: 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 1 great-step grandchild
At New Creations: 7 1/2 yrs
New Creations Highlight: Serving & worshipping the Lord, seeing people’s lives changed for the glory of God
Bible verse: Isaiah 41:10
Hobbies: Piano, reading, walking, family photo albums
Name: Carla G From: Northern Ohio
Family: Daughter, Ashley; 2 cats
At New Creations: Since May 2008
New Creations Highlight: The daily opportunity to minister to young people by example
Bible verse: Esther, 1 & 2 Samuel
Unusual Fact: Very private person
Hobbies: Selling & collecting various items
Name: Amy Glassner From: Lewisburg, OH
Family: Dog, Toby
At New Creations: 14 months
New Creations Highlight: Doing God's work and seeing the incredible effect that Jesus has on young lives
Bible verse: Proverbs 19:21
Unusual Fact: Professional puppeteer
Hobbies: Singing, scrapbooking, photography, doing hair & nails, reading, crafts
Name: Bev Hodgin From: Richmond, Indiana
Family: Husband-John, 4 children, 4 grandchildren
At New Creations: Kids here since 1981; 8 yrs on staff.
New Creations Highlight: Privileged to be part of a ministry instrumental in changing lives for His kingdom.
Bible verse: Luke 9:23-24
Unusual Fact: Security guard dispatcher at rock concerts
Hobbies: Camping, traveling, Bible studies, cooking, puzzles & computer games
Name: John Hodgin From: Richmond, Indiana
Family: Wife-Bev, 4 children, 4 grandchildren
At New Creations: 8 yrs
New Creations Highlight: I like to see the young people find a godly direction that brings joy to their countenance
Bible verse: Psalm 23
Unusual Fact: Baptised in Jordan River
Hobbies: Baseball, golf, traveling, motorcycles, pets
Name: Dave Lavy From: Greenville, OH
Family: Married to Shirley (5 years). Between us we have 10 children & 14 grandchildren
At New Creations: 11 years
Hobbies: Reading & woodworking
Name: Shirley Lavy From: Ohio
Family: Married to Dave (has 7 grown children) & 3 grown children of my own.
At New Creations: Almost 1 year
New Creations Highlight: Seeing how the resident students change for the better as they allow God into their hearts.
Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Hobbies: Playing the piano, sewing, quilting, gardening
Name: Myra Jo Meza From: Richmond, Indiana
Family: Widow with 5 adult children & their kids, 2 cats & an 89 year old aunt
At New Creations: My third time here; 4 yrs this time.
New Creations Highlight: The kids
Bible verse: Psalm 23 & 119
Unusual Fact: Books to write, quilts to make & a world to see
Hobbies: Beading, sewing, cooking, reading, loving people
Name: John Parsons From: Ottawa, Canada
Family: Wife, Pam; 2 cats, 1 dog
At New Creations: Since May 2008
New Creations Highlight: Being able to work for God's kingdom, being used by God, it's awesome!
Bible verse: Ephesians 2:8-10
Unusual Fact: I'm still a Canadian citizien
Hobbies: Camping, fishing, working with wood
Name: Pam Parsons From: Lansing, MI
Family: Husband, John; 2 cats, 1 dog
At New Creations: Since May 2008
New Creations Highlight: Getting to know all of the kids & where they are from
Bible verse: Romans 12:1-2
Unusual Fact: I've moved about 20 times
Hobbies: Knitting, crocheting, quilting, cross-stitch, jigsaw puzzles, suddku
Name: Jeff Raatz From: Manistee, Michigan
Family: Wife, Lisa; 2 daughters; 2 cats
At New Creations: 10 yrs
New Creations Highlight: Ministry opportunities & individual growth
Bible verse: Isiah 40:31
Hobbies: Hunting & playing golf
Name: Lisa Raatz From: Michigan
Family: Husband, Jeff; 2 daughters; 2 cats
At New Creations: 10 yrs
New Creations Highlight: Seeing the change in the kids between the time they come & when they leave
Bible verse: Psalm 103 & 139
Unusual Fact: I lived a wild life before Christ came into my life
Hobbies: Scrapbooking, crafts, reading
