MHBC "Together"
June 17, 2026
Treva grew up in Central Kentucky (Frankfort) in a variety of religious settings. Her mom was an organist at a Lutheran church and her dad was the music minister at a Baptist church until she was about 5. At that time, they decided to quit their music ministry jobs and focus on their own religious journeys. Her dad grew up as a fourth generation Quaker and he and her mom began attending a Quaker meeting in Lexington KY. That is where she primarily attended church until her teen years where the focus was on community service, social justice issues and "finding the light of God in everyone". During middle and high school years, she attended the Baptist church where her dad had been music minister and was able to be a part of an active youth group. It was there that she sang in a youth choir and rang bells, went on various trips and made close friends.
She married her husband, Jesse Scott, in Fort Myers Florida on 11/11/11 and they knew before then that they wanted a home outside of Florida. They decided to make a home in Mars Hill in 2013 after camping with her cousins that live in the area. Madison County called to them because of the beautiful landscape and even more so, the beauty of the community they felt they could grow with. They were led to Mars Hill Baptist after their daughter Nora began singing in the children's choir in 2021. It was apparent that the congregation was full of people who really cared about the community and who were willing to show up. Every Sunday they attended, Tommy's sermons made her laugh (and cry) and admire the dedication and commitment to all of the ministries that come out of this church. She is a ringer and a singer at the church and recently became a deacon. It is a new role and she looks forward to serving however she can.
According to Treva, "Outside of church I am fortunate enough to work at Community Housing Coalition where I assist the community with urgent home repairs. Madison County continues to surprise me in the best of ways. The people have the most generous hearts and resilient spirits. After Helene, it was a powerful testament to watch CHC and Mars Hill Baptist tenderly loving people who lost so much. I could not have been more proud. I have met so many great people in this church but I look forward to getting to know those I have not yet met personally."
- Rylie Ammons graduated from Appalachian State University with a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Criminal Justice.
- Sophie Armstrong graduated from Asheville High School and will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill.
- Sage Austin (Rita Brigg's grandson) graduated from ETSU with a degree in Accounting and Finance.
- Zayda Austin (Sage Austin's wife) graduated from ETSU with a degree in Elementary Education and Spanish.
- Brayden Bowles graduated from Madison High School and will be attending Wake Forest University.
- Kalan Cody graduated from Madison High School and will be attending NC State University.
- Grace Kanaar (Bob Zink's granddaughter) graduated from Mars Hill University with a Masters in Criminal Justice.
- Sydnie Kanaar (Bob Zink's granddaughter) graduated from ETSU with a Masters in Social Work.
- James Lamberson graduated from Lamberson Academy and will be attending Purdue University.
- TJ Latek (Russell and Gwen Bowles grandson) graduated from IC Imagine and will be attending Mars Hill University.
- Landri Reese (Debbie Reese's granddaughter) graduated from Madison High School and will be attending Mars Hill University.
- Raegan Rembert graduated from Maiden High School and will be attending Catawba College.
- Chase Stansbury graduated from Polk County High School and will be attending Western Carolina University.
- Johanna Brooks Wood (Bob and Corny Wood's granddaughter) graduated from the University of Arizona Global with a BA in Human Resources.
- Lauren Yost graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a double major in Biology and Anthropology. She plans to continue studies at the University of Miami.
- Johanna Brooks (granddaughter of Bob and Corny Wood) graduated from the University of Arizona Global with a BA in Human Resources.
1 - Earl Smith
2 - Cody Clifton
3 - Larae Davis
10 - Michael Wallin
15 - Jack Brazil
20 - Dorlas Ann Chandler
20 - Mary Alice Goforth
20 - Wanda Kidd
21 - Cheryl Conway
23 - Kenneth Russell
27 - Lee Wells
29 - Katy Wyatt
30 - Gretchen Green
6 - Pat Gault
6 - Mary Ruth Roberts
7 - Judy Grigg
7- Dani Latham
14 - Camille Hoffman
17 - Brayden Bowles
18 - Bruce Murray
18 - Juree Ammons
19 - Larry Davis
20 - Michael Traner
23 - Daniel Goforth
26 - Austin Wyatt
27 - Brandon Blevins
29 - Craig Goforth
31 - BreAnna Davids
31 - Paula Floren
31 - Peggy Thomas
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- The Pause step remains the same all week and is designed as a centering tool as you begin the devotion.
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