Lon was born in Providence, RI and grew up in Central Florida. After serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a farrier, insurance claims adjuster, Director of an Adult Day Center and as a family crisis interventionist and trainer.
Lon earned a BS from East Tennessee State University, majoring in Speech Communications and Sociol
Lon was born in Providence, RI and grew up in Central Florida. After serving in the United States Navy, he worked as a farrier, insurance claims adjuster, Director of an Adult Day Center and as a family crisis interventionist and trainer.
Lon earned a BS from East Tennessee State University, majoring in Speech Communications and Sociology. He served as a Licensed Local Pastor in the Holston Conference for 12 years before attending Candler School of Theology at Emory University. While there, he served Mt. Gilead UMC in Woodstock, GA as a Student Pastor. Lon received his Master of Divinity degree in 2001. Returning to Holston, Lon was ordained Elder in 2007. Since his return he has served East Pine Grove Park for sixteen years and the Johnson City Parish for the last 3 years.
Lon is married to Terry, a Systems Analyst. They have one son. Lon enjoys music; walking his dog, Sammie, and preaching. Lon particularly focuses on relating the gospel to our contemporary culture and helping folks discover how God’s grace can impact their everyday life.
Cheryl is a graduate of Wytheville Community College with an Associate Degree in Administrative Support Technology.
Rohna is a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Music Education. She has studied at Duquesne University with an emphasis in the M.A. Music Education program.
Leslie received her Bachelor of Music degree from Radford University and studied voice with Professor Clarity James. She is also a music teacher and choir director at Spiller Elementary School and sings in the Wythe County Community College Choir.
Zella is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a major in Accounting and a minor in music.
Michael Thayer enjoys volunteer at the Open Door Café.
In Person worship services
Sonlight Contemporary Worship Service at 9:00 am
Sunday school at 9:55 am
Traditional Worship at 10:55 am
Virtual Services / 10 am Sundays