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David Turner came to First UMC Irving from the New World UMC in Garland, Texas. There he served as pastor for six years. David has served churches in Wichita Falls, Dallas and Garland. He and his wife, Joy, have two daughters and one son. David is a graduate of Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, and Perkins School of Theology, SMU, Dallas, Texas.

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Sammy Hargrove is the associate pastor of First United Methodist Church Irving. Sammy has served churches in Coppell, Carrollton, Argyle, Forney, Richardson, Garland, Dallas, Cedar Hill and Mesquite. His most recent employment was as the Director of Pastoral Care CC Young Retirement Community. He officially retired November 1, 2005 after 35 years of ordained ministry. He and his wife, Barbara, have two sons and two grandchildren.

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Susan graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in music and then earned a Master’s degree in Sacred Music and conducting from Perkins School of Theology at S.M.U. Most recently Susan served for ten and a half years as Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Burleson, Texas. She previously served on staff at Riverside United Methodist Church in Fort Worth and Meadowbrook United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. She also worked briefly as a Soprano soloist at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. Susan's husband is named Walter and they have grown children. Susan and Walter both grew up in the Fort Worth area.

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Joy comes from a family of Methodist pastors, so it's no mystery she met and then ultimately married David while attending Asbury College - where soon afterward he became a pastor as well! Over the years she has served in many different capacities in David's appointed churches. Along with raising 3 children, Joy was a Teacher, Church Secretary, Sales person, Director of the Northcutt Immigration Assistance Center (sponsored by the E. Dallas Cooperative Parish of United Meth. Churches), and in the early days, a Bookkeeper for foodservices at Asbury College. She speaks Spanish fluently (way cool!) loves to sing (very well I might add!) and is always delighted by children.

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Sean Cawthon – B.S. DBU 1992 – Currently attending King’s Seminary in Van Nuys, CA seeking a Master’s of Divinity – We have worked in the church since 1991. We started as youth directors at Crossroads UMC in Oak Cliff. We absolutely loved that time in our lives and remember it fondly. From there we planted a church with the Senior Pastor, Mario Hernandez and his wife Patricia. We took over the music and worship department and I served as the Associate as well. We wore many hats in those days and learned a lot about people and the Lord. It was there at City Cross Church I received my Ordination. A year later Heather and I felt the need to leave City Cross and begin a small group in our home. We met for one year. During that year Heather’s Grandmother (who lives next door) became increasingly dependent and we decided to move in with her and help take care of her. Subsequently we dissolved the small group and I began a 6 month sabbatical. The Lord engineered a phone call and subsequent meeting with Pastor David for the current Director of Youth and Evangelism position and the rest (as they say) is history.
Heather Cawthon – B.S. Sociology DBU 1992 – M.A. Counseling DBU 2007 – She has birthed three beautiful children and nurtured and developed their character since day one. They are: Zane 12, Savannah 10, Carly 7; and then there is our newest addition, Snowball (a ten week old white schnauzer).

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Connie Fredd has worked for First UMC since October, 1990. Her responsibilities include answering the phone, greeting people as they come in the office, tracking attendance, preparing the weekly church bulletins, distributing funds to the needy, along with other important duties. Connie and her husband David of 36 years live in Keller, Texas. They have two married daughters who are both elementary school teachers, one 5-year old granddaughter and another grandchild on the way.

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Keri has been a part of the church family for more than 11 years. She started working in our Parent's Day Out program when she was 16. She worked in PDO for 10 years. She has also been our tireless Nursery Coordinator taking care of our little ones for nearly 3 years. Keri is very active through out our church with membership in several committees and involved in most of the children's' activities. Keri has been married to her wonderful husband Eli for 5 years. The have the distinct honor of being the first couple to get married in the new sanctuary.

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Barbara has worked as Financial Manager for FUMC for two and a half years. She received her BBA with a major in Accounting from West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas. She was previously employed by the Texas Department for Human Resources as an auditor. Barbara also worked for the IRS as a reviewer and IRS Agent. Barbara and her husband, Joe, have three children Daniel age 21, Andrea age 18 and Randal age 13. She enjoys camping, traveling and sewing. Barbara is an active member of Kirkwood United Methodist Church.

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Paula has been employed by the church for four years keeping us well looked after. Her great husband Paul works for the church part-time. They have four wonderful children, one boy and three girls. All are married. She has four grandsons and three granddaughters from age two through sixteen. Paula enjoys making craft items in her spare time and being with her family.

Eddie has worked for the church for two years. He works full time for American Airlines. He and his wife Marina have two boys and two girls. They enjoy country music and going to tractor pull shows.

Paul works full time for Baylor-Irving Hospital and part-time at the church. In his spare time he enjoys coaching children’s basketball and football.