PASTOR ROBIN FILLMORE
Pastor Robin has been serving Lake Winola and Falls UMCs since July 2021. She is a proud Buckeye (and Ohio State football fan), although she has lived all over the world before deciding to settle down with her husband, John Sankey, in NE Pennsylvania.
She has degrees from Otterbein University (Double BAs in Political Science and History), New Mexico State University (MA in International Relations) and a PhD from Kent State University (Political Science). Robin is also a student at Wesley Theological Seminary, in Washington, D.C. Prior to becoming a local pastor, Robin worked in Washington, D.C. for many years at Sojourners magazine, The Faith & Politics Institute and the National Council of Churches.
A life-long United Methodist, she grew up singing in the choir and attending UMYF. She has worshiped in Methodist Churches around the world and finds that the moment that she walks into any one of them–it feels like home. Pastor Robin and John have 5 children and 7 grandchildren in their blended family – who live all the way from Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and Alabama to Sweden. To contact her, call 570-392-9092 or Pastor@LakeWinolaUMC.org.
Mieke Hunting – Administrative Assistant
Mieke Hunting serves the church as the Administrative Assistant.
She is the mother of three children and much of her time is spent taking her children to their extra-curricular activities.
She is an active volunteer with the Factoryville Public Library, Food Share, 4H and Friends of Music. She serves on the board of the library and Friends of Music. She volunteers for one 4H group and is the co-leader of another.
You can reach Mieke at the church on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. She can be contacted at 570-378-2806 or Office@LakeWinolaUMC.org.
Lauren Miller – Youth Director
Hello! My name is Lauren Miller. I grew up going to youth group and I came to know God
during that time. I know first hand how important it is in a young person’s life to be given the
opportunity to attend youth group. They are able to build their relationship with God, dive deeper
into their faith, and find out who God has called them to be. I went to Lycoming College and
graduated with a Bachelors in religion. I have been a youth pastor for 9 years. I am so humbled
to be a vessel used by God and help guide young people into a lasting relationship with Christ.
I am married to Adam and we have two children Grant and Madeline (Maddi).
My husband is a pastor and we just moved to the area in July. I love to be outdoors, designing and
making crafts with my cricut, and spending time with my family. I am so excited to get to know
the youth and watch God at work as we start a youth ministry program together. The best way to reach me is to email at lemiller620@gmail.com.
Mark Pall – Organist and Choir Director
Mark Pall has studied organ, piano and choral musicianship ever since the age of four. He spent four years of college at Westminster Choir College and Moravian College. He has spent time playing some of the most famous pipe organs on the East Coast and has given multiple organ recitals for charity fund raising.
Mark enjoys building and designing organs and components. His home features one of PA’s largest digital hybrid pipe organs where he offers recitals regularly. Mark also owns and operates a small landscaping company full-time and is happily married to his wife, Dana.