JIMMY AND BECKY SHARP Jimmy and Becky Sharp have two children, four year old Lily and two year old John Butler They moved here two years ago for Jimmy to open his new business, John Emerald Distilling Company Becky teaches science classes at Valley High School INGRID STAHL I am a freshman at Auburn and I am majoring in architecture I’m from a small town just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania JACOB SWORDS I am a student at Auburn University currently studying Chemical Engineering I am from Birmingham, Alabama I hope to go to Medical school after I graduate LILY WEEKS My name is Lily Weeks, and I am from Boone, North Carolina I’m a freshman in pre-med at Auburn University MELISSA WELLS My name is Melissa Wells, and I’m from Tuscaloosa, Alabama studying elementary education as a junior at Auburn University ROBERT & ANNA BETH WHITTINGTON We moved here from Baton Rouge in the summer of 2014 We are coming to FPO from South Baton Rouge Presbyterian (PCA) We have been married for 22 years and have children, Marshall, Tucker, Laurel, Thomas and Matthew NEW MEMBER INDUCTION QUESTIONS Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God and without hope for your salvation except in His sovereign mercy? Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of sinners, and you receive and depend upon Him alone for your salvation as He is offered in the Gospel? Do you now promise and resolve, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ? Do you promise to serve Christ in His Church by supporting and participating with this congregation in its service of God and its ministry to others to the best of your ability? Do you submit yourself to the government and discipline of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church and to the spiritual oversight of this Church Session, and you promise to promote the unity, purity and peace of the Church? FOR THE CONGREGATION Do you, the congregation of First Presbyterian Church, acting for yourselves and in behalf of the whole Body of Christ, assume responsibility for the spiritual nurture of these new members? Do you commit yourself to set a godly example before these new members, to provide as far as you are able, all that is necessary to the end that he/she may be strengthened in his/her confession of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord? WINTER 2016 PROFILES CLASS LOGAN ANDERSON My name is Logan Anderson I am from Tuscaloosa, Alabama I am currently a junior in nursing school at Auburn University MAX BEEBE Son of Bret Beebe and LuAnn Sims Born and raised in Auburn Now a senior at Auburn University and member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity Likes Pina Coladas, but it depends on how hard it’s raining Enjoys anything outdoors; golf, hunting, (fly)-fishing, etc Developed personal relationship with Christ in college and has recently ended his term as chaplain of his fraternity, but is still very involved Max and his fiancé, Emily, are looking forward to starting their lives together this coming June Max is currently seeking opportunities in the Atlanta, Nashville or Auburn areas to begin his career in sales or marketing following his May graduation CLAY & JESSICA CORMAN Clay and Jessica were married in January 2015 and were able to move full time to Opelika in May as Jessica had been living and working in Birmingham previously Clay is a founder and managing partner of AIM group and Jessica is a pharmacist currently working with Auburn’s pharmacy school Both are graduates of Auburn University and look forward to becoming a part of the FPO community ELIZABETH COWEN Elizabeth is a junior in nursing school in Auburn University She is from Birmingham, AL, and has a twin sister, a younger brother, and three golden retrievers LAYTON DYESS My name is Layton Dyess, I’m from Birmingham, AL, and I’m a junior at Auburn majoring in Elementary Education! The Lord so graciously pointed me toward RUF and First Pres in those first few weeks of school, and I have never looked back! I have grown so much closer to the Lord through the Bible studies and small groups at First Pres., and I can’t wait to see what my last few semesters of college hold through becoming a member of this wonderful church family! RYAN ENGLISH Hello, my name is Ryan English and I am currently studying Software Engineering at Auburn University I am also a Tuba/Sousaphone player in the Auburn University Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, and Basketball Pep Band Free time is a rare commodity for me, but if I had it you could find me either playing one of the ten instruments I have with me in Auburn, or somewhere taking hundreds of pictures HENRY GUE Hey there, my name is Henry Gue I was born in California, raised in Auburn, and my family now lives in Louisville, KY I’m pursuing a degree at Auburn in Mechanical Engineering I love Jesus, my family, riding my bike, taking pictures, and meeting new people ELIZABETH HILDRETH I am a senior at Auburn University studying graphic design I grew up in the Auburn community and will (hopefully) be graduating in December BILL JOHNSTON My name is Bill Johnston and I from the small, rural town of Gordon, Alabama I am currently studying mechanical engineering at Auburn University and I plan on going to law school upon graduation On campus, I am involved with Reformed University Fellowship and Cupola Engineering Ambassadors Outside of class, I enjoy traveling whether it be in or out of the country and a goal of mine is to backpack across Europe for several months after graduation Since sophomore year, I have attended FPO and I am very excited about becoming a member of this church family TUCKER JOHNSTON I am a freshman studying electrical and computer engineering at Auburn University I am from Eufaula, Alabama, and have younger siblings RUSTY & CHARLOTTE LAY The Lay family recently returned to the South after spending several years out west in Fort Collins, Colorado They reside in Auburn with their living daughter Conner Elizabeth (4) Rusty is a professor of Industrial Design at Auburn University When he’s not engaging young minds, you can find him rock climbing or discussing the state of the economy Charlotte and Conner spend their days learning, playing, and exploring Auburn-Opelika Charlotte enjoys long walks with their dog Andy, vegetarian cooking, and wholehearted friendships They look forward to finding fellowship at First Pres SARAH LIVINGS My name is Sarah Livings and I am a freshman from Palm City, Florida I currently am studying architecture at Auburn University HANNAH LUPAS My name is Hannah Lupas I’m from an Atlanta suburb called Kennesaw, Georgia I’m currently a junior studying journalism with a creative writing minor, and hope to pursue a job in music or film journalism after graduation The big dream is radio, or a reviewing job with the Wall Street Journal (my favorite publication) I currently cover concert stories with the Corner News and am a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority I’m excited to follow in my sisters’ footsteps and join the First Pres family I also enjoy playing my music too loud and drinking good coffee EMILY PARKER Emily Parker is from Atlanta, GA She is a senior majoring in Apparel Merchandising at Auburn University graduating in May Emily grew up in the church and has developed a personal relationship with Christ in college She looks forward to being a part of the church family at First Presbyterian Opelika SARAH PARKER I’m from Muscle Shoals, AL, and I’m a sophomore at Auburn University studying Biomedical Science/PrePharmacy I have been attending FPO since Fall 2014