Another new member of the hospitality crew, this guy loves to smile. His high school friends even nicknamed him “Smiles.” When Pastor Don said that the actionchurch hospitality team can beat any other church’s hospitality team in a street fight, he wasn’t kidding and this guy is the reason why. Learn more about this positive, upbeat ninja of the crew, Aaron Shenk!

What do you do here at actionchurch?

• I pick things up and put them down. I also greet people at the door.

How did you first get involved?

• Leroy Kling, my co-worker and fellow actionchurcher, invited me. I started helping out at Relay for Life when Josiah Katz taught me the art of shaved ice.

What is your favorite thing about actionchurch?

• How the message relates to modern life so we can put it to action.

What do you do outside of actionchurch?

• I provide desktop support and programming for a cellphone refurbishment plant.

What are your hobbies?

• Training in Kung Fu for almost three years, country line dancing, watching NASCAR, and mixed martial arts. (Seriously. Nothing says actionchurch like that combination of hobbies. No, really, please read that list again…)

What is the most memorable moment you have of Pastor Don?

• When he said, “Being a Christian is like being a NASCAR fan. Everyone feels like it’s acceptable to pick on you.”

How has actionchurch changed you?

• I use to be an Easter and Christmas Christian. I feel like actionchurch has brought me closer to God and got me to talk to God more.

Do you have a favorite scripture or some words of wisdom that you would like to share with the people of actionchurch?

• “²⁷ Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27 NKJV)

He is ready to open the door for you and give you a warm welcome. Meet one of the new members of the hospitality team, Andrew Hart, but we call him Buddy!

What do you do here at actionchurch?

• I stand at the door, shake people’s hands, say hello, and play nice.

How did you first get involved?

• They said they needed a hospitality crew and I said yes. I always say, “If someone has a need and you can fill it, fill it!“

What is your favorite thing about actionchurch?

• Kind of the spirit and energy here. Everyone is very accepting and friendly.

What do you do outside of actionchurch?

• I am a father, warehouse supervisor, and volunteer for the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life and H.O.P.E. in Shrewsbury.

What are your hobbies?

• My children. They are scale models of the people they will become.

What is the most memorable moment you have of Pastor Don?

• He has a lot of funny moments. I just remember I met him at a Relay for Life meeting and he’s an odd ball. He’s been unforgettable ever since. You can’t miss that guy!

How has actionchurch changed you?

• I was  a lost little sheep and it helped me find my way.

Do you have a favorite scripture or some words of wisdom that you would like to share with the people of actionchurch?

• “I believe that humans have a finite amount of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” – Neil Armstrong

She is a hard-working mother of three who helps organize the Kids Play actiongroup, meet Shannon Garcia!

What do you do here at actionchurch?

• I help in the infant/baby room with my mom.

How did you first get involved?

• I had to leave my old church because I had offended them. I was at the York Fair when I saw the actionchurch tent before actionchurch even began, got coffee, and met Don & Michele. It felt like it was meant to be. When we were at Fat Daddy’s, there was a need in the kids’ area and I started volunteering.

What is your favorite thing about actionchurch?

• The fact that they do things and don’t hoard the money. They put the money into action. My family is accepted here despite our financial, racial, and economical situation.

What are your hobbies?

• I take care of my kids, so I have no hobbies left.

What is the most memorable moment you have of Pastor Don?

• I liked it when they silly stringed him on April Fool’s Day

How has actionchurch changed you?

• It has really allowed me to reconnect after my bad experience with organized religion. My previous church could have broken my relationship with God, but actionchurch is so different and has emphasized that my relationship with God is personal and can be rebuilt.

Do you have a favorite scripture or some words of wisdom that you would like to share with the people of actionchurch?

• “Love God, Love People, and Take Action!”

We are winding down with the last couple interviews this year, so that means it’s about time to interview Pastor Don Record and Josiah Katz! If you have any interview question suggestions for their interviews, comment below, on Facebook, or tweet @actionchurch!

He got baptized at the picnic this year. and he is hosting one of the Hunger Games watching parties this weekend (there’s plenty of room if you want to join), meet Rick Bull!

What do you do here at actionchurch?

• Jump in and help unload the truck, set-up curtain and spotlights, help Bill, and I just became part of the welcome crew!

How did you first get involved?

• I met Bill and Garrett at Goodyear when I was new to the area and they mentioned it. When we bought our house, we decided to come check it out.

What is your favorite thing about actionchurch?

• We were looking to get involved in church and to give back because we’ve had a rough life; actionchurch offered both opportunities.

Do you have a favorite band that plays at actionchurch?

• Jerry Duncan Band

What do you do outside of actionchurch?

• I am retired and do yard work, photography, and raise my granddaughter properly.

What is the most memorable moment you have of Pastor Don?

• I have a few. On the first day we came to actionchurch, we met him and didn’t know he was the pastor; he never introduced himself as such. During his sermon on miracles, he talked about how at the gas pump, it’s a miracle if it stops at $20, so now I thik about him every time my pump stops at $20. Finally, the baptism at this year’s picnic changed my life!

How has actionchurch changed you?

• I think about everything completely different.  Most of my life has been taking and now it’s all about giving. I’ve never felt like this before.

Do you have a favorite scripture or some words of wisdom that you would like to share with the people of actionchurch?

• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Treat people with respect if you want respect. It makes the happy little world go round.

If you have any interview question suggestions for future actionchurch crew member interviews, comment below, on Facebook, or tweet @actionchurch!