Perry Johnson was born in Ida Grove, Iowa. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Ida Grove, until he accepted a job at DFW Airport and moved to Texas. While there, he was a member of Minter's Chapel United Methodist Church, and worked with the Youth.
Donette Johnson grew up in Burkburnett, Texas, and was a member of The First United Methodist Church. After graduation from Nursing School, she moved to Irving, Texas. She worked with Children and Youth at Minter's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Perry and Donette were married in 1990, at Minter's Chapel United Methodist Church, in Grapevine, Texas. They lived in Keller, Texas, where they adopted their oldest son, Cody. The family moved to Piedmont, OK, in May, 1996. and soon joined the First United Methodist Church of Piedmont. While there, they continued to be active with Children and Youth, and adopted their second son, Garrett.
They transferred to New Hope Church in 1999. Donette created and opened the Children's Day Out Program in 2000. She was the Director of CDO until they adopted their daughter, Shay, in 2002. Perry taught Middle School Sunday School and Donette taught Elementary School Sunday School until they accepted the Youth Director position in January, 2008.
Perry is the Owner/Operator of Big Fish Fence Service, Inc. and has been in business since July, 2001.
Donette is employed at The University of Oklahoma. She has been Nurse/Case Manager since March, 2004.
As Youth Directors, their focus is taking God's Love into our community through the service of our Youth. They believe in "leading by example" and can be found doing the same tasks as our Youth. They are very active with the Youth and can be seen at every camp, mission trip or activity that the Youth attend.
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME!
ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD!
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