Pastor - Judith A. Emerson

Rev. Judy Emerson began her appointment at Ebenezer United Methodist Church on July 1, 2006. Rev. Emerson has a BA from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary. She serves as an Ordained Elder in the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Rev. Emerson has over 27 years experience in local church ministry. Prior to her appointment to Ebenezer, Rev. Emerson served the congregations of Towson UMC, Nichols-Bethel UMC, and Woodberry UMC as a Pastor. She also served as a staff person at Linden Heights UMC and Arnolia UMC.

Judy owns a home in Marriottsville, Maryland with her friends Susan and Jim Brown and their two children, Amanda and Eric. When she is not involved in church responsibilities, Judy enjoys music, playing the guitar, traveling, and spending time with her dogs, Ollie and Moses.

You may reach Judy at the church (410) 795-6136 or by emailing her at revjae@aol.com . Rev. Judy Emerson keeps office hours and schedules daytime and evening meetings, appointments and visitations on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat of each week. On Sundays you can find her leading worship. Friday is usually her day off.

Organist/Choir Director - Linda Bange

Linda was born into a musical family – her father played trumpet in the era of big bands and small combos at dances. Family gatherings would usually end in a song fest of old songs. Although she played a few songs on her father’s trumpet at age 4, serious study began in school at age 9. Then finally getting her wish to learn to play the piano, her parents bought a piano a year later. In her teen years, she studied piano, trumpet and music theory with various teachers including classes at the Peabody Preparatory of Music.

Linda attended the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins achieving a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet, a Bachelor of Music Education and a Masters of Music in Trumpet. While in college, she branched out in her musical studies with some jazz piano lessons and summer organ lessons.  At the Peabody, she met her husband, Ron Bange. They have two children. Their son Darren is a trombonist in the President’s Own Marine Band and their daughter, Marissa, who played saxophone and bassoon is a real estate agent.

After full-time teaching for many years, Linda is a semi-retired instrumental music teacher in Baltimore County and composes and publishes music for first year band and orchestra. In her interest to try a new profession, she is a part-time academic advisor for The Community College of Baltimore County in addition to her church position here at Ebenezer. She has been at Ebenezer continuously since October 1995 reaching a 15 year milestone in 2010.

Ron and Linda are proud grandparents with three granddaughters and a grandson. They enjoy family time whenever possible and love to travel.

Please consider joining our musical worship. Stop by any Sunday or Wednesday evening or you can contact Linda at bigbange@aol.com.

Church Secretary - Sue Bergmann

Sue is a part-time church secretary who offers full-time dedication and commitment to her position. She is the editor of the weekly bulletin and announcement publication as well as editor of our monthly newsletter . Sue is also responsible for assisting the pastor with the day to day administration of the church. She has been a member of Ebenezer for 20 years and has served as the Church Secretary for the past 10 years. In addition to her regular work days, Sue volunteers many hours providing leadership for various programs and ministries at Ebenezer UMC.  She has been married to Steve for almost 33 years and they have 3 children, Steve, Don and Brittany. When she is not serving the church, Sue’s favorite activity is spending time with her grandchild, Carli. Sue can be contacted by emailing her at eumcwinfield@yahoo.com.

Youth Director - Melissa Pollack

Melissa Pollack is the director of Youth Ministries at Ebenezer UMC. Melissa is a graduate of Towson University in Maryland. As a member of EUMC she brings practical experience to her position; she grew up participating in Ebenezer’s children and youth programs, and has been involved in various church activities throughout the years. Melissa and her husband Matt have three children, Madalyn, Mason and Mia. In raising her own children and in leading children and youth programs of the church, Melissa believes children should be nurtured with the basic biblical values exemplified by Jesus Christ.

Susan RodriguezNursery Coordinator

Susan Rodriguez has been a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church since she was confirmed. She attended with her parents when she was younger. She currently attends Ebenezer with her husband, Ed, and daughter, Meredith.

Susan works as a teacher in Howard County Schools, teaching Special Education. She has worked in Howard County for 14 years on the elementary and middle school levels. She has been working with children with special needs for about 17 years. She enjoys working with and playing with children of all ages. Susan has served as one of Ebenezer’s Nursery Coordinators for two years providing a wonderful ministry to parents of young children.

Jenny Whittington Nursery Coordinator

Jenny has been working at Winfield Elementary for 2 years in Special Education.  She also works with 2 autistic brothers in their home 4 days a week. She has 2  boys, J.T. is 10 years old and Jake is 8 years old. Her husband, Tim, grew up in  Mt. Airy. They have been married for 9 years and just recently moved to  Westminster.