REV. DON CORBETT, PASTORAL CARE MINISTER

Rev. Don Corbett has been with St. Andrew's for seven years and in that time has walked with travelers along their life's journey. Don and his wife Joy adopted three children and have one of their own.
Joy is a very experienced children's worker and plays the organ in two Baptist Churches. She is also the leader of our PA Days program.
Don is a retired Baptist Church Minister who is presently employed at St. Andrew's as our Pastoral Care Minister, a position which he takes very seriously He happily ministers to our congregation and beyond.
He will gladly tell you: "Regardless of the conveniences, or the inconveniences of life, we all travel in the same direction. The Lord Jesus rescues us so we have an endless hope rather than an hopeless end."

DENISE MCLAY

Denise has been at St. Andrew's for approximately two years. She moved here and at the time St. Andrew's was looking for someone for the office. She capably looks after the office and answers questions regarding programming and administration.
Along with being the Secretary of the church, she is the bookkeeper and keeps track of our finances . Denise enjoys her extended family and is great with babies.

MARSHALL MARTIN

Marshall has been at St. Andrew's since 1994 as the Director of Music. He is a member of The Royal Canadian College of Organist. He attended Tyndale College in-the Church Music Program with organ studies at St. James' Cathedral in Toronto. His first three years at St. Andrew's were spent overseeing the complete restoration and enlargement of the four manual 1921 Casavant pipe organ.
The music ministry at St. Andrew's has a varied program with two goals in mind - to support the ministry of the Word and to enhance our worship experience. The Sanctuary Choir forms the cornerstone of this program, with weekly rehearsals and leadership in the 10:30 a.m. service ten months of the year. They also participate in several special services and event during the choir season. The Handbell Choir was founded in 1967 and consists of three octaves of bells. In addition to these groups, we also have Higher Ground, a contemporary ensemble, the Junior/Youth choir and also Worship Teams for the 9:00 a.m. service. Anyone interested in being a part of the music ministry, please contact Marshall at the church. Some music reading ability is appreciated.

ASHLEY BRAMMER

Ashley started as a custodian at St. Andrew's in 1989. A conscientious worker, he has kept the church clean and in good condition since then. In 2007 he decided he wanted to spread his wings in another direction so he started long distance truck driving. However, in 2009 he returned to St. Andrew's when the opportunity presented itself. We at the church depend upon his expertise when it comes to keeping the church building in tip-top shape.
Ashley delights in his son. He enjoys riding motorcycles and keeping the church clean and spotless.
At the present time, he has received a new title - that of Property Manager. Ashley aims to please and will help out where and when he can. He is a great asset to our church.

MURRAY (MURPH) RODGERS

Since 2007, Murph, as he likes to be called, has worked at St. Andrew's as our Young Family Ministries Co-ordinator. He is responsible for the Sunday School, youth and the young families.
Murph graduated from Ontario Bible College now Tyndale College with a Bachelor of Religious Education with a youth ministry major. He has been involved in youth ministry for over 20 years and worked for seven years with Youth For Christ in Mississauga. He keeps himself busy with a family consisting of two boys and his wife, Jennifer. To keep himself out of mischief, he has a painting business. He tells us that it keeps him in money to buy his wife flowers, art supplies for his boys and other miscellaneous things.
Murph enjoys his work with the children and often brings his guitar and harmonica to sing to everyone. He also enjoys performing musical and sketch comedy with his friend, Kevin.
Teaching students about Jesus and mentoring them into a deeper relationship with Christ is a passion for Murph. Murph is not afraid to have fun and act silly. He has a great rapport with all ages but especially the youth.

REV. KAREN HORST

Karen Horst (Dip. C.E.; B.A.; M.R.E. & M.Div.) began her ministry in The Presbyterian Church in Canada as a Regional Educational Consultant resourcing congregations and developing leaders. She then represented her denomination in church school curriculum design and writing. Karen has written many study- guides and courses. Most recently she has completed a series of online courses for several denominations cooperating together. As a minister of Word and Sacraments, she has served a midsize and large congregation and also worked as an Interim Minister. Presently, she is minister of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Orillia. Her great passion is international aid and development and she has traveled extensively in this capacity. Her other passion is assisting congregations in strategic planning and conflict resolution. Karen, most recently, is enjoying her new grandchildren and plans of hobbies including the family motorcycle. Karen often quips that "she will try anything once as long as it is moral and legal."