Patti & Bob Highlands
2007
Bob Highlands III
Born: February 7, 1951 Fort Sill, OK
Spiritual Gifts: Teaching, Preaching. Leadership, Writing.
Family: Wife-Patti
Children: April & Ray Outlaw (Olympia, WA.)
Aaron Highlands - United States Coast Guard - Puget Sound
Andrew Highlands - Personal & Building Manager YMCA - Olympia, WA
Education: 1975 Graduated Gulf-Coast Bible College B.S. in Bible/Theology.
2007 Graduate Anderson University School of Theology - Master of Theological Studies
My First Job: Cooking burgers at Sandy's Swift and Thrift Hamburger Restaurant for 85 cents an hour.
How I spend my days off: Barbecuing everything in site, and watching the Mariners, Seahawks, and Sonics lose while I work on my computer. I like to read a good book while watching 'Law and Order' reruns with my wife. Walking for exercise and time with my wife are high on my list of favorite things to do.
How I became a Christian: I was brought to church by some friends in High School. Three years later I turned my life over to Jesus on July 5, 1971 at Boiling Springs state camp grounds during the Oklahoma Family Camp.
Books I recommend:
The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis
The Oath by Frank Pretti
If I Perish I Perish by W. Ian Thomas
As A Man Thinketh by Charles Allen
Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee
Patti Highlands
Born: March 2, 1954 Yakima, WA
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Craftsmanship, Music
Family: Husband-Bob
Children: April & Ray Outlaw
Aaron Highlands - United States Coast Guard - Puget Sound
Andrew Highlands - Personal & Building Manager YMCA - Olympia, WA
Education: Attended Gulf-Coast Bible College in Houston, TX
My First Job: Babysitting the neighbors kids for 35 cents an hour.
Current occupation: Manager of "Sharin Memories" a scrap booking and rubber stamp store in Olympia, WA.
How I spend my days off: Scrap booking - When my son went away to college I got my own craft room. I also love to read.
How I became a Christian: I grew up in a Christian home. I made a decision at an early age and have been a committed believer for as long as I can remember.
Walt Underwood
Leadership TEAM Chair
3rd term-3 years thru Dec. 2008
Retired Engineer.
Wife, Mary -
not retired Housewife.
We Have four children: Michael Miller, Frances DePalma, Warren Underwood,
and Melissa Brearty.
Hobby, Wood working also repairman (sometimes).
Sunday school teacher--Adult Class
Small Group
Leader
Favorite Old Testament Verse Micah 6:8
Jacque Moore
Leadership TEAM Vice-Chair
3rd term-3 years thru Dec. 2009
I was born in Massillon Ohio, one of 9 children. My spiritual gifts are helper and leadership.
Family: husband Walt, children Kevin, Carmen.
Education: Ohio University, Evergreen State.
Hobbies: Volunteering for things I believe in, Gardening, and Learning new things.
I love looking at the water. My favorite place is the beach at Seaside, Oregon.
I know that God has a purpose for my life and I am just excited to see
what is going to happen on my special journey.
Marge Chandler
Leadership Team Member
2nd term-3 years thru Dec 2007
Retired Washington state worker and one of the founding members of Sonrise Church.
Hobbies: Rubber stamping, making cards, and vacations around the world
Sharon Trivett
Leadership TEAM Treasurer
3rd term-3 years thru Dec 2009
Born: 02/23/1959 in Seattle at Northgate Mall (must be why I like to shop)
Single
Hobbies: Shopping, Reading, Skiing, Driving my convertible, Watching sports, especially my nieces and nephews games
Occupation: Information Technology Specialist for the WA State Patrol
I was lucky to be born into a Christian family. I asked Christ into my life on Feb. 11 1974. I enjoy spending time with family and going to the beach.
Kathy Fields
Leadership TEAM Member
1st Term-3 years thru Dec 2008
Pastor Highlands
Leadership TEAM Member
Pastor Bob has served at Sonrise since July of 1997. He loves the NW. His style of ministry fits well with the people and the area.