"In His Service" has always been her motto! Serving now as the church secretary, LeAnne Johnson was born 2nd daughter, and one of eight children, to Hap and Jackie Shorb. Shortly after they were born, the Shorb children were brought to church. LeAnne can't remember a time or event that didn't somehow involve the church. and the Layhill Free Methodist Church has been a place that she has called home most of her life.
LeAnne accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior at the tender age of 12, at the Md./Va. Free Methodist campgrounds, where she was baptized at the age of 17. She has been married to Charlie Johnson for 26 years, and is the mother of 5 wonderful boys, who also make Layhill their home. She is called "momma LeAnne" or "Aunt LeAnne" to more children than we can count!
Her passion is music, and her love is children and decorating. She combines all of these gifts to reach people of all nationalities for Jesus. She has worked in our youth and children's departments in various capacities for many years. Layhill is just home!
I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and to this day I am an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Gods favorite football team is the Philadelphia Eagles?? I love motorcycles, good preaching and dinner with good friends. Following Jesus and being active in the life of a church has not only enhanced my life but it is my life. I am thankful that my parents loved me enough to teach me Jesus and take me to church. It was in grade school where I asked Jesus to forgive me for my sins.
As the current visitation pastor, Pastor Wilbert Shorb has been attending Layhill Church since 1947. He is a graduate of Spring Arbor Jr. College, and is one of the original Shorb Brothers, a Christian singing group that traveled nationwide throughout the 60's and 70's. Single most of his life, Pastor Wil is now happily married to Ruth, who works beside him in his duties at Layhill.