My name is Karen Eversole. My Family & I have attended Fenton United Methodist Church for almost 11 years. It is here that I have had the great priviladge of serving as the hands & feet of Jesus Christ amongst many others who share this same passion. In addition I have had the honor of serving in many areas of the church. A few of which have been assisting with Youth & Children’s Ministries, helping out in the Nursery, VBS, & Family Promise to name a few. I am very passionate about giving children of all ages the opportunity to serve their church & community. I love to spread the message that you are never too young to serve! My hope for our littlest of guests at FUMC is that they leave knowing that God LOVES them & He is with them and watches over them ALWAYS!

When I am away from church I enjoy spending time with my family. I have an amazing husband of 30 years & 5 SUPER awesome children ages 23, 21, 16,10, & 6. I can’t forget our pup, she brings us great joy & entertainment! I am also the proud grandma (Mee Mee) to two grandchildren. My happy place is anywhere on Lake Michigan with my family by my side. Good music & great food is a bonus!

In my day to day life I have spent the last 25 years as a Home Daycare Owner/Childcare Provider. I am so truly blessed to love what I do & do what I love! In my free time I act as a Community Resources Liaison for families in need & lend my support to Youth Founded/ Adult Facilitated non profit organizations. My cup runneth over with true joy!

Matt rejoined the ministry at Fenton in 2017, having served here previously from 1999-2005. His formal training in music began at age eleven taking piano lessons and playing trombone in the band. A life-long United Methodist, he sang in the children’s and youth choirs, played in the orchestra, and began developing his music composition “chops” with the church’s Music Director. As an undergraduate music student at Central Michigan University in 1983, Matt formed and directed a touring choir. This opened the door to realize a calling that has led him to serve churches in Farwell, Flint, Clare, Fenton, and Flushing.
Creating and celebrating community through the gifts of worship and music are Matt’s passion. This passion is also expressed in his work as the Choral Director at Mott Community College and Mott Middle College, Choir Accompanist at Swartz Creek High School, Director of The Flint Male Chorus and Music Director for Swartz Creek Center Stage Community Theater. Since 2008, Matt has been in music ministry with his childhood friend in a duo called Brother 2 Brother, performing for sacred and civic events with the message that what unites us as Christians and as a human family outweighs what divides us. He is blessed to share in the journey with his wife, Kristi, and four adult children.