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Christ in the Valley Circuit
State Line UNITED is participating with 13 other churches in an historic tradition of the Methodist denomination, Circuit-Riding. In the early Methodist church in the U.S., ministers traveled by horse for years at a time to provide worship to congregations throughout the region. In that tradition, State Line UNITED is sharing pastoral preaching with other local United Methodist congregations.
We have a church family whose leadership run the business of the church, with the circuit pastors and lay leaders providing the liturgy and message. We welcome all who would seek to learn more about Christ and his message to us, a message of peace and spirituality guided by the Holy Spirit.
State Line UNITED is participating with 13 other churches in an historic tradition of the Methodist denomination, Circuit-Riding. In the early Methodist church in the U.S., ministers traveled by horse for years at a time to provide worship to congregations throughout the region. In that tradition, State Line UNITED is sharing pastoral preaching with other local United Methodist congregations.
We have a church family whose leadership run the business of the church, with the circuit pastors and lay leaders providing the liturgy and message. We welcome all who would seek to learn more about Christ and his message to us, a message of peace and spirituality guided by the Holy Spirit.
Rev. Alison W. Grove
Rev. Alison W. Grove has been serving churches throughout the Susquehanna Conference for the last twenty-five years. She was recommended by her home church Salladasburg, as a Provisional Elder in 2000 and was ordained in 2003. Alison's home church is part of the former Williamsport District, now known as the Northern Wilds District. Rev. Grove has been passionately serving in the Freedom Trail District since 2022. Pastor Alison is an enthusiastic believer in the power of prayer and seeks to strenthen that in her own life as well as in the lives of others. In additional to having a prayerful spirit, she loves engaging people in reading the Word daily and leading Bible studies. In 2000, Alison received her M.Div. degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. In her spare time, she loves to read mystery novels, cook, enjoys singing, and loves watching football, basketball and baseball.
Rev. Alison W. Grove has been serving churches throughout the Susquehanna Conference for the last twenty-five years. She was recommended by her home church Salladasburg, as a Provisional Elder in 2000 and was ordained in 2003. Alison's home church is part of the former Williamsport District, now known as the Northern Wilds District. Rev. Grove has been passionately serving in the Freedom Trail District since 2022. Pastor Alison is an enthusiastic believer in the power of prayer and seeks to strenthen that in her own life as well as in the lives of others. In additional to having a prayerful spirit, she loves engaging people in reading the Word daily and leading Bible studies. In 2000, Alison received her M.Div. degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. In her spare time, she loves to read mystery novels, cook, enjoys singing, and loves watching football, basketball and baseball.
Daniel Kwadwo Akomea-Agyin
Pastor Daniel accepted his call into ministry in 2012 and has been preaching as a Lay Preacher on social media platforms and in churches both in Ghana and the United States. He loves to preach, teach, provide pastoral support and support others in their spiritual journey. Since coming to the United States in 2022, he has been pursuing his M.Div. degree, which he concluded in December 2025, walking in graduation in May 2026.
Pastor Daniel brings 15 years of progressive professional experience in the IT and Telecommunications sector into Ministry. He has used tech in his ministry to help spread The Word far and wide. Several churches have been blessed with his expertise in enhancing their ministerial reach.
Pastor Daniel is married to his longtiime friend, Nancy, with whom he shares 3 wonderful children. Daniel believes that he is called to serve, to innovate, and to empower others through faith, discipleship and hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Daniel accepted his call into ministry in 2012 and has been preaching as a Lay Preacher on social media platforms and in churches both in Ghana and the United States. He loves to preach, teach, provide pastoral support and support others in their spiritual journey. Since coming to the United States in 2022, he has been pursuing his M.Div. degree, which he concluded in December 2025, walking in graduation in May 2026.
Pastor Daniel brings 15 years of progressive professional experience in the IT and Telecommunications sector into Ministry. He has used tech in his ministry to help spread The Word far and wide. Several churches have been blessed with his expertise in enhancing their ministerial reach.
Pastor Daniel is married to his longtiime friend, Nancy, with whom he shares 3 wonderful children. Daniel believes that he is called to serve, to innovate, and to empower others through faith, discipleship and hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Shari Houdeshell, Office Manager
Bio coming soon
Bio coming soon
Zoe Trivette, Administrative Assistant
I've been coming to this church my entire life! When I heard the Administrative Assistant position would be opening, I thought it would be a great opprotunity to help the church. I graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School in 2024. In my free time I enjoy watching movies and listening to music.
I've been coming to this church my entire life! When I heard the Administrative Assistant position would be opening, I thought it would be a great opprotunity to help the church. I graduated from Greencastle-Antrim High School in 2024. In my free time I enjoy watching movies and listening to music.
Jeffrey Wine, Pianist
I started playing the piano at the age of five! Although I only took lessons for a few years (from my mother, Bonnie), I stuck with it and eventually began playing in church and school. As a teen, I served as piano accompanist for my high school show choir, which gave me the opportunity to perform at Disney World! I then played the piano in college for a few years. Since then, I have played for weddings, banquets, musicals and currently play with the Williamsport Ambassadors Jazz Band. Prior to coming to State Line UMC in 2013, I played the piano, sang in the adult choir, and directed the children's choirs at Greencastle Presbyterian Church for 14 years.
I grew up in Williamsport, Maryland, and now reside in Falling Waters, West Virginia. My "day job" is Creative Services Director for Alpha Media. I also am a part-time actor, having been involved in numerous theatrical productions throughout the area, primarily as an actor, director or music director. I have even appeared in some national TV shows that have filmed in the area! When not working or doing something related to the performing arts, I enjoy working out, biking, hiking, watching thrillers, traveling and being on the beach. I also am addicted to "Words With Friends." I thank God every single day for the gift of music and blessing me with these talents.
I started playing the piano at the age of five! Although I only took lessons for a few years (from my mother, Bonnie), I stuck with it and eventually began playing in church and school. As a teen, I served as piano accompanist for my high school show choir, which gave me the opportunity to perform at Disney World! I then played the piano in college for a few years. Since then, I have played for weddings, banquets, musicals and currently play with the Williamsport Ambassadors Jazz Band. Prior to coming to State Line UMC in 2013, I played the piano, sang in the adult choir, and directed the children's choirs at Greencastle Presbyterian Church for 14 years.
I grew up in Williamsport, Maryland, and now reside in Falling Waters, West Virginia. My "day job" is Creative Services Director for Alpha Media. I also am a part-time actor, having been involved in numerous theatrical productions throughout the area, primarily as an actor, director or music director. I have even appeared in some national TV shows that have filmed in the area! When not working or doing something related to the performing arts, I enjoy working out, biking, hiking, watching thrillers, traveling and being on the beach. I also am addicted to "Words With Friends." I thank God every single day for the gift of music and blessing me with these talents.
