Keeping the Wheels on the Wagon
Ken Rhine calls himself a custodian, but he is so much more. Over the past 25 years at First UMC, his work spans from providing building maintenance to creating a warm and welcoming space for our church, enabling us to provide ministry opportunities. He prepares our building for Sunday worship and more – setting up and taking down spaces, greeting those who enter, preparing coffee, and beyond.
“I like taking care of the people. Whatever anybody asks me to do, that’s what I do. I just like being at the church and being around the people. I love my job. In the morning, I can’t wait to get to work,” Rhine said.
Rhine, age 57, grew up in Port Arthur and graduated from Thomas Jefferson in 1983. He and his wife, Demetrie, have four sons and nine grandchildren.
His only request is prayers for his family, the church, and for all our people to come back to church. First UMC has been more-than-blessed to have him as a dedicated staff member and part of the church family.