Our AWESOME RLM Board Members:

RENEWED LIFE MINISTRY TEAM:

Executive Director: Rev. Karen L. Reyes:

·       I started Renewed Life Ministry in Kearneysville, WV in 2005 with a vision to assist those in the community that need basic items to help them in their daily lives. I am a licensed minister through The National Association of Christian Ministers. I have been involved in outreach ministries/organizations since 1995 after I became a Christian at the age of 31. Our mentor program to young women (and their children) helps build stronger families.

    Theressa Robinson:

·       I have 6 children and 16 grandchildren, three of which I am raising. I volunteered for raven house food center for six years (a food pantry in Hagerstown MD.) I began to volunteer for Renewed Life Ministry several years ago. I was born and raised in Williamsport, MD. I now reside in Winchester, VA. I really enjoy helping other people to the best of my ability, as well as working together with other people to improve the ministry.

Renee Geiger:

·       I was born in Baltimore, Maryland but grew up in both New York and Maryland. I attended James Madison University, was married in 1974, and graduated in 1976 with an AA in both Library Science and English. I taught Art and Drama at Faith Christian School in Sterling Virginia for 15 years. After that for the next 11 years I was a Special Ed. Assistant with Loudoun County Public Schools primarily with autistic children. It was always my goal upon retirement to work at and support a community food pantry. I am very pleased to be supporting it with donations of food, supplies, and clothing.

Noemi Lucero:

·       I was born and raised in Texas, with 5 older brothers and a twin sister. I've served in the U.S. Army as a medic for over 10 years. I began attending Church of the Ascension in Feb 2021 where I discovered Renewed Life Ministry through its founder, Karen L. Reyes. I have been supporting the ministry ever since, and don’t plan to slow down. I am grateful and honored to be a part of a ministry that truly serves with humility and the love of Christ to provide, support, and mentor families in need. I only pray I can be a blessing to others as it has been for me.

Alex Rivas:

·       Alex joined Renewed Life Ministry’s Leadership team in 2020. He has been an integral part of the ministry with fundraising, especially the auctions that we use to raise funds. Alex is a firefighter/paramedic for Montgomery County. MD. He has finished his master program in divinity. He is in the final months of a second masters in Mental Health through Liberty University. He was a youth pastor for many years before attending Church of the Ascension. Alex is also well-traveled in missions, as his heart is to reach those that do not know The Lord.

Christine Parsons

·       I am a widow (husband Mike) mother and grandmother to two daughters and 5 grandchildren. I was born in Nicosia; Cyprus and I had lived overseas until my 18th birthday. I graduated from college where I received a degree in B.S. in Computer Information Systems. Worked for Lockheed Martin for over 30 years and retired in 2024 as an Engineering Manager. One of my many job responsibilities, as a manager, was to hire new college graduates and mentor them throughout their career with the company. My goal is to continue to support and/or mentor those in need of support and community service.

 Sarah Smith:

·       My name is Sarah Smith. I was born in Russia and was adopted and brought to United States when I was about 10. It was an abusive household. After being taking away from that house, I was adopted once again into my current family at age 16. I have been able to benefit from Renewed Life Ministry in the past as a single mother. I am now married, the mom of three beautiful girls. Happy and thanks to my past, there is a great passion for helping others. Knowing what’s it’s like to struggle and feel hopeless brings me joy to be part of this ministry so we can be there for someone else.

Brandi Kelly:

·       Brandi has 3 children (1 bonus) and is married to Ronald Kelly jr. She has      experience teaching at a Christian School, worked for APUS for several years and is now an executive administrative assistant. She has been putting our newsletters together, helping with childcare, along with her daughter Aislyn. She brings to the ministry, many skills that were lacking.

Magdelyn Girod:

·       My name is Maggie and I’m the granddaughter of the ministry director, Karen Reyes! I was born and raised in WV, I have a wonderful husband named Thomas, and I teach English in Hagerstown Public` Schools. I have a bachelor's from Rowan University, and I have a master's in education from Shepherd University in the spring of 2025. I love helping with marketing/website design and have a passion to help Renewed Life Ministry grow!

I would be remiss if I did not mention a former board member Lucy Martinez- Brewer, who although is short on time, still sends donations on a regular basis. Dena Liston and Renee Geiger also send monthly, Gloria Crockett sends every other month on a regular basis too. We are sooooooo grateful.