We are in the process of hiring a new Pastor. We are very sad to see Pastor Nathan Byrd leave, but we know God is leading him on to great things. It is an exciting time in our church life, full of possibility and promise.

Donita Young has been HFPC's financial secretary since July 10, 2000. She and Ron, her husband of forty years, are natives of Watertown, NY. They have two grown children, Rachel and Justin, who is married to Tara. Tara and Justin have a son and two daughters. Donita graduated with a B.A. in Accounting from St. Martin's College, Lacey, WA. Donita enjoys decorating, traveling the world and visiting her grandchildren.

Jack is a shy but industrious man who has made a personal commitment to restoring our 81 year old church building to a condition every member can be proud of. To date, Jack has lead a team of volunteers to restore the parlor, first floor kitchen, and two bathrooms that have not been usable for several years. He has also coordinated contractors to resolve issues with aging plumbing, electrical wiring, and air conditioning. His individual contributions to these projects as well as application of many gallons of paint has made HFPC a truly beautiful place to worship and enjoy fellowship. If you are handy and enjoy building maintenance and restoration, contact Jack. He can put you to work on the many projects yet to be done.

Kimberly Bravo has been working part time at HFPC since June of 2010. She is a life long Presbyterian and previously worked at Palo Cristi Presbyterian church as the Children’s Ministries Coordinator. At HFPC her responsibilities have expanded to all ages interested in faith education. The best thing about her job is helping someone develop a deeper understanding of God and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Kimberly was married to Al Bravo in 1998 and they have three beautiful little boys whom keep her busy and happy. She loves to read, crochet and scrapbook when she can find time.

Kevin M. Smith R.T. (R) has served as sound and video technician since March 1997. He and Nancy, wife of eighteen years, were married at HFC. They have three daughters, Karin 9, Kelsey 6 and Kristen 3. Their girls are fourth generation members at HFPC.

Born in Vineland, New Jersey, moved to Phoenix at the age of five, he considers himself a semi-native of Arizona.

Kevin received his Associates of Applied Science degree in Medical Radiography at Gateway Community College in 1994. Employed through the appliance division of General Electric for over thirteen years, he has supported numerous business functions.

Kevin enjoys photography, traveling and spending time with family.

Dan Sneed is a Native American (Hopi/Pima) and a native Arizonan. Dan grew up in the neighborhood around HFPC and attended grade school just down the street, at the old Adams Elementary School, now called Grace Court School. He graduated from North High School and attended Maricopa Technical College, where he studied Advertising Art.

Dan's father was a retired Presbyterian pastor, who pastored the First Presbyterian Church of Sacaton on the Gila River Indian reservation, where Dan and his family worshipped. Dan has been attending HFPC since the mid-1980's and joined the staff as a custodian, in 1994. In 1997, Dan moved into the Publication Technician's position and left that position in May of 2004.

"I am glad to be back on staff and able to help HFPC in any way I can. I consider the staff and congregation of HFPC my second family."