Clergy & Staff

 

 

 

 

Mary Alice Haynie

Pastor

pastorHaynie@bellsouth.net

 

 

Mary Alice Haynie is a native North Carolinian. 

  • Raised in Madison-Mayodan, NC

  • Graduated from Salem College with BS in Chemistry

  • Lived in Atlanta, Greensboro, Little Rock, and suburban New Jersey

She began an information systems career with AT&T in 1969 where her management responsibilities increased over the years.  In 1999 Mary Alice took advantage of an early retirement opportunity to respond to God's call to the ministry.

 

She received a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, in May, 2003 and entered the ministry at Southport Presbyterian Church in July, 2003.

 

Mary Alice resides in Southport.  Her son, Justin, is an Interventional Cardiologist at the Sanger Clinic in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he, his wife Emily, son Riley Andrew, and daughter Kate Hampton, reside.

 

Mary Alice loves music, the arts, travel, watching romantic comedies, cooking, reading, contract bridge, and a good cup of coffee.  

 

 

 

 

Laurie H. Russ 

Music Director  

sppresby@bellsouth.net

 

 

 

 

 

Laurie Russ joined Southport Presbyterian’s staff in July, 2007, and brings to our music ministry broad experience as a music professional and educator.  She has served in many roles including:

·         Music Director and Pianist at other area churches

·         Music Directress at Wilmington Montessori School

·         Piano Directress at Helen Alice Higgins (HAH) Montessori School

·         Piano Instructor at Southeastern Community College, Whiteville

·         Independent Piano Teacher in Wilmington

·         Piano Accompanist for Sea Notes Choral Society

Laurie’s educational background includes:

·         Bachelor of Music, Meredith College with a major in Piano Performance and Pedagogy

·         Graduate Study, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

·         Licensed “Kindermusik” Educator

Southport Presbyterian Church’s music program includes:

·         Chancel Choir with rehearsals Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

·         Chime Choir with rehearsals Wednesdays 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.

·         Special music offerings during the Christmas and Holy Week seasons

 

                 

 

 

Elaine Donato

Administrative Assistant

sppresby@bellsouth.net