Christy Pendleton

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Hometown: Olney, MarylandMy Story: I am the only girl in a family with three brothers. We moved twice before I was 9, and in 1972, settled in Olney. Prior to moving here, our family was very active in a Presbyterian church in Bowie, Maryland. I attended Sunday school at Oakdale Emory through my middle school years, but unfortunately was not able to develop a relationship with God or anyone else in the church. I graduated from Sherwood High School in 1981 and moved from Olney in 1982. After 16 lost and lonely years, I returned to Olney and Oakdale Emory. I was welcomed back with open arms. I joined OE in 2005 and came to Christ in 2006; this is where my story begins.

Ministry Area: I work as a Ministry Assistant, providing support for Discipleship Ministries, which include Children, Youth and Adult. I also handle all scheduling of inside and outside building use, including groups, events, classes and meetings. On an as-needed basis, I help the church office with projects and answer the phones. In addition to my paid position, I volunteer in our Recovery Ministry. Contact me at cpendleton@oeumc.org or 301-774-2030, ext. 38.   

Family: I am a single mother with a wonderfully humorous and kind 18-year-old son, Ron. He is a freshman at Salisbury State University studying comminications/music production. Ron is a talented drummer who teaches and plays in his free time.  

Passion: I always wanted to be a mother and my greatest joy is watching my son grow up.

Favorite Pastime Activities:  Riding roller coasters and screaming as loud as I want, watching the Redskins win, and enjoying the beauty of nature and God’s wonders.

Little-Known Fact: I am legally blind.