First United Methodist Church - Lancaster Pa

Engaging, Inspirational, Multigenerational

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rderby@fumclan.org

About Me

Full Name:  Ruth A. Derby

But Please Call Me: Ruth

Position: Secretary

Born where and when: Lancaster, PA - September 7th

Family Facts: I have two sons.  The older one does construction work and lives in NC with his wife and two sons.  The younger one is a music teacher for the School District of Lancaster and will be married in December.

Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Millersville (I taught second grade for 7 years).

How I became a Christian: I'm not sure I can say when and how - I just remember always being one.

How I ended up at First Church: From a newspaper advertising a secretarial position.

The most important thing I do around here: Keep the office organized.

Favorites

Music: Classical

Movie: "To Kill a Mockingbird"

TV Show: The early episodes of "7th Heaven" and reruns of "Little House On The Prairie".

Food: Lasagna

Vacation: Anywhere with family or friends.

How I spend my free-time: Doing counted cross-stitch, reading and playing bocce.

Best book I've read recently: No one in particular. My favorite authors include:  Mary Higgins Clark, Jan Karon, Nicholas Sparks and Luanne Rice.

Nobody knows that I..... if I told you, everyone would know.