Church Staff & Support Team

Mercedes Case,

Pastor

Pastor Merc worked in the IT field for several years. Answering the call to professional ministry while a member of the United Methodist Church of West Chester, she then completed the UMC Course of Study program at Claremont School of Theology, the Advanced Course of Study at Lancaster Theological Seminary and served in pastoral ministry at Parkesburg UMC, New London UMC, Avondale UMC and the United Methodist Church of West Chester. She recently retired as Associate Pastor at the United Methodist Church of West Chester. She has also served as a hospice chaplain.

Mercedes seeks to help others grow in their faith and to serve out their faith in the church and community.

Mercedes is married to Tim and they have a son, Jonathan. Mercedes enjoys camping and reading, especially science fiction!

Robin has been the Administrative Assistant at Glen Moore UMC since September 2020. Prior to joining the staff, she worked as an elementary teacher in the Downingtown Area School District for 36 years, retiring in 2015.

Robin is a long-time member of our neighboring church, Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian, where she is a member of the Board of Deacons and participates in their music ministries. Additionally, she volunteers weekly with the local Salvation Army food bank.

Robin lives in Glen Moore with her husband, John. They have one son.

Robin Miller, Administrative Assistant

George Haimbach, Director of Music

George joined the staff at Glen Moore United Methodist Church as music director in January 2023. George is a graduate of Syracuse University having majored in Saxophone Performance, earning a B. A. Music in Composition and Music Theory.

George began his professional music ministry as tenor soloist at Christ Church (UCC) in Norristown, PA from 1994 to 1999.

George previously served as Director of Music Ministries at Hopewell UMC in Downingtown (1999-2016) and as Music Director at Bethlehem UMC in Thornton, PA (2018-2019)

George and his wife Robin have been playing music in church together since 1988. They also enjoy spending time at “The Lake” in the Poconos with their dogs and playing with their horses.

Tim Lang is a lifelong resident of Wallace Township as well as an Eagle Scout of local Boy Scout Troop 79, sponsored by Glen Moore United Methodist Church. Tim is the owner and founder of Langscapes@Shire Meadow. Currently he is an active member of the Wallace Township Historical Commission as well as an active member of the church’s Praise Band. Tim resides in the village of Glen Moore.

Tim Lang, Lay Leader

Lexie Zincone, Nursery Attendant


Lexi is a senior at Downingtown STEM Academy where she is co-president of the Key Club. The Key Club focuses on volunteering and helping the community. She enjoys playing with her dog, Marie, and spending time with family and friends. Lexi also enjoys working out in her free time. During the school week she tutors at The Well in Downingtown. Lexi enjoys meeting new people and would always welcome a conversation if you see her around church!

Jan Bednarchik,

Treasurer

Jan grew up in the village of Glen Moore and has been a long-time member of Glen Moore United Methodist Church. In addition to serving as treasurer, she sings in the church choir.

Jan spent her 44-year career in municipal government, having served as Secretary/Treasurer for Wallace Township and the Wallace Township Minicipal Authority, and as Secretary for the East Brandywine Township Municipal Authority, until retiring in 2024.

Jan and her husband, Ray, live in Morgantown.

The ministry of the church is supported by the people.

  • Jan Herd

    Administrative Council Chairperson

  • Paul Dioguardo

    Finance Chairperson

  • Colleen O'Connor

    The Methodist Women Chairperson

  • Eileen Dioguardo

    SPRC Chairperson

  • John Miller

    Trustee Chairperson
    Scouting Representative
    Cemetery Sexton
    Educational Chairperson

  • James Miller

    Digital Media Committee Chairperson
    Webmaster