Meet the Staff
Rev. Joe Mazzela
Pastor Pastor Joe Mazzela grew up in Fresno, California and is the second son in a family of five. Four brothers, and one sister, well two, but that’s a story from the pulpit. Joe met Christ at the age of 16 at a Young Life camp called “The Malibu Club” in British Columbia, Canada. Following that he felt the call to ministry. He served in Young Life; he led a 4-6 grade youth group at Millbrook Presbyterian Church, and then went to Fuller Theological Seminary after he finished his B.S. Degree in Therapeutic Recreation at Cal. State Fresno in 1985. Joe graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1989 and has served as an Associate Pastor to youth/mission at Glenkirk Presbyterian Church, then served at Mountain View Community Church in Wildomar, CA. for 15 years. Recently, he served at Sanger Community Church. Joe and his wife Jasmine continue to feel the call to ministry. They have 4 grown children between the two of them. Samantha (31) (who is married with two children), Kennedi who is (26) and an artist, Esther who is (26) and is working full time, and Samuel who is (22) and an engineer. We’re proud of them all. In their free time Jasmine and Joe love to go on cruises, be with their kids, grandkids, and their friends. Joe is a soccer fanatic, pickle ball playing, Jesus loving man. He and Jasmine don’t know a stranger. |
Mary Kinney
Co-Director of Children & Youth Ministries Mary loves dinner and game nights with her family and time with her Bestie. She teaches elementary and middle school art. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 . |
Sandy Mills
Co-Director of Children & Youth Ministries Sandy has volunteered in the children and youth programs at First Presbyterian Church in Hanford since 2002. She has a love for the Lord and a desire to share His heart for others and build them up in His love. Sandy is excited to be a part of serving the children, youth, and families within our church and community. In her spare time, she loves being with her family, spending time with her Bestie, reading, photography, and singing. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 “For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen" Romans 11:36 |
Melissa Wescoat
Bookkeeper Melissa was born and raised in Hanford. She has worked in ministry/non-profits for over 20 years and is passionate about serving God, her family, and her community. She and her husband, Steve, have three sons and five grandchildren whom she loves spending time with. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 . |
Annette Rajskup
Office Administrator Annette Rajskup is a wife, and mother of two terrific children. She enjoys activities with her family and manages her own photography business. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 |
Nancy Roller
Custodian |