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Our Team
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Rev Danny Reed
Superintendent Minister
Danny is 50 years old and has been a Methodist minister since 1998. He has served as the superintendent of the Lizard and Mount’s Bay Circuit for the last 10 years. Danny is a Cornishman, loves the natural beauty around our circuit, collects cranberry glass, breeds and exhibits Chickens and Ducks and loves family history and singing. Danny’s role is in administrative and pastoral oversight of the staff, preachers and chapels in the area, envisioning our congregations to be outward looking, transformational and loving within the Church and within communities. Danny’s catchphrase for individual members and for the Church is “To know Jesus and make Him known”. Danny is married to Sarah and has 2 grown up sons: Ben who is training in Nottingham Uni to be a Vet and Thomas is training to be a Dairy herdsman and Local Preacher. Danny feels very privileged to lead such a great leadership team who work hard to share God’s love in Jesus.
Rev Rebecca Fugill
Minister
Rebecca is our Probationer Minister and currently looks after the chapels in Breage (Breaney), Balwest, Crowlas, Goldsithney and Marazion. Originally from Cambridgeshire, she has moved to Cornwall with her family (her husband Matt and their daughter Abbie) from Nottingham, where her husband served as Minister for 6 years. She is passionate about social justice and making the Bible accessible to all. She has a background in SEN work and chaplaincy and has just begun studying for her MA with the Queen’s Foundation.
Alice Combellack
Children and families worker
Alice is originally from Austria but has lived in Cornwall since 2018. Alice came to the circuit as a trainee with South West Youth Ministry team. Alice runs and supports toddler groups, youth clubs and Sunday activities. Alice is always up for trying new ideas to empower and equip children for their next step in their personal journey of faith. In her free time she likes to cook, bake and go for walks especially with her friends. She has recently got married to our Youth Worker, Bobby Combellack.
Sarah Reed
Mission Enabler, Epworth Centre Missioner and Community Worker
Sarah attended Porthleven and Helston School and in her early life had 2 passions, horse riding and dancing representing her beloved Cornwall! From School Sarah attended Duchy College and developed her Floristry career, business and teaching qualification. The love of working with children has been a constant through Sarah’s life either teaching Sunday school, running youth groups or holiday clubs. Sarah decided after children to work in her local school and worked with all ages of children as a HLTA. Sarah later trained in early years and ran a nursery in a school in Truro. Sarah left working in education to join the team in 2021 as our Epworth Centre Missioner and Youth Worker and loves sharing the good news of Jesus in practical ways.
Theresa Hosking
Circuit Administrator
Theresa joined the LAMB team in 2018 as a clerical support worker. Currently she works Monday and Tuesday. As the Circuit Administrator her role is very varied involving the usual office jobs plus being an ambassador for the Circuit to the general public who visit the chapel at Central, Helston. Theresa comes from a large Cornish family who regularly love to get together and is a keen follower of whatever sport her family are involved in: football (male and female) rugby and netball to name a few.
Sarah Lyne
Circuit Steward
Sarah has lived in the Parish of St. Keverne all her life and was an active member of the local churches both in St Keverne and Coverack. Sarah sang for many years in a worship band and was involved in a puppet ministry, travelling around the county leading All Age Worship, Praise Parties and outdoor events. Sarah joined Central a few years ago and sings with the Worship Group and acts as an extra adult with the Sunday morning youth on occasions.
Jane Shainberg
Circuit Steward
Currently on compassionate leave
I was born in Porthleven and lived here until I was 8 when my dad became a Methodist minister. We moved to Peterhead, Scotland then Moston in Manchester and finally to Bebington on the Wirral. Once I qualified as an Occupational Therapist I moved back to the area and have been here ever since. Life has not always been easy on our moves and has taught me a lot about different bodies of people within the Methodist Church helping me to grow in my own faith. One thing is for sure that Jesus’ love is the same wherever you are and in whatever you do - a very comforting thought! Jane joined the team as a steward in 2021.
Deb Borrett
CAP Debt Counsellor
My name is Deb and I started working with CAP after taking a few years out from full time work to be a stay-at-home mum. Before this I worked in the education sector, teaching children who had profound additional needs, and I also spent a couple of years as an administrator in the charity sector. I enjoy reading and playing the piano, but I most of all like to spend my free time drawing and painting (when the kiddies are in bed!).
Janet Hearn
Circuit Steward
Janet has only recently joined the Circuit Leadership team as a steward as for many years she and her husband had the huge task of being our Circuit Meeting Secretary’s. Janet is a member of Trinity Methodist Church and is a talented organist and pianist. Janet is a Mother and Grandmother and loves nothing better than spending time with her family.
Vanessa Williams
Circuit Steward
Vanessa is a Steward at Porthleven Methodist Church and also has recently joined the Circuit leadership team as a Circuit Steward. At Porthleven Chapel Vanessa has been involved in the children’s work for many years and has nurtured many young people’s faith and their knowledge of Jesus and his love for them. Vanessa is also a talented flower arranger. Outside of Church Vanessa is a Guide leader and works for the NHS in one of our local hospitals.
Paul Combellack
Circuit Treasurer
Paul is Treasurer of the Circuit, having taken over the role in January 2019. He is a member of Central Methodist Church at Helston, where he is also part of the Finance and Youth teams. Paul has grown up in the Methodist Church and undertaken many roles within it.
Away from Church activities, Paul is a qualified Accountant and a Director of Pullen Davies Solicitors, based at St Agnes. For relaxation, he enjoys being part of various local amateur dramatic societies and watching and playing sport. He is happily married to Mary Louise and has four lovely children, of whom is justifiably proud.
Tracie Haslam
Third Age Worker
Tracie is our third age worker, a new post in our circuit working with residential and care homes. She worships at Porthleven Methodist Chapel, where she is a steward, pastoral visitor and circuit pastor. Tracie is originally from Somerset, but moved to Cornwall in the 1980s. She has four grown up children, one dog and chickens! In her spare time she is an active amateur archaeologist and artists, and she also loves the opera.
Liz Pascoe
Circuit Benevolent Officer
Liz is our Circuit Benevolent Officer, working with Christian’s Against Poverty. Liz is new to the role after a career in the Civil Service and more recently at Falmouth University. She lives in Helston with her husband Martin, and foster-son. Their son Matt lives and works in Bristol. Liz is also step-mum to Gavin who lives in Helston with his wife Becky and her 4 children. Liz plays Eb Bass in Helston Town band and is a committee member and Trustee, with Martin and Gavin also playing Cornet.
Bobby Combellack
Youth Worker
Bobby was born in Cornwall and has lived in Porthleven his whole life. He has a lot of experience working with children and young people, including acting as a TA at Porthleven School, helping and running many youth events, and he also has 5 years of experience working at a summer camp is the U.S.A where ages range from 6-17 years. In his free time he is most passionate about sports and music, and hopes he can bring his skills with these into his role. In May 2023, Bobby got married to our Children’s and Families Coordinator Alice Combellack.