Ministry Directors

Makensy Pletcher

Makensy Pletcher was born and raised in Lancaster and has called Grace Church home for all of her life. Her own experiences in Grace Church’s Children’s Ministry spurred her desire to now serve as the director and help provide the current CM kids with the love and care she received for so many years.  Makensy received an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, with a special emphasis in Special Education, through Millersville University and HACC. She loves spending time with…

Rebecca Shiffer

Rebecca’s face is often the first one people see when they visit Grace on a Sunday morning! As our Hospitality Coordinator, she makes sure everyone feels welcome and connected to our church family, in addition to ensuring that our facility is a safe and beautiful place to gather. Rebecca is the beloved wife to Joe, mom to Mary, Joey, and Elizabeth, and “Bubby” to her grandkids. She has a good taste for British mysteries, Dr. Pepper, and vibrant running shoes.…

Holly Wismer

Holly leads our Global Outreach Team (GO Team). The GO Team is dedicated to helping every member of the Grace Church family get involved in cross-cultural missions as pray-ers, givers, goers and welcomers. The GO Team also provides oversight and care for our missionary partners around the world. Holly is a member of the Board of Directors of Encompass World Partners, our Charis Fellowship mission agency. Holly also serves the church family as the leader of our Stephen Ministry Team.…

Mary Liz Youtz

Mrs. Mary Liz Youtz serves as the director of Kids Express Preschool, a ministry of Grace Church at Willow Valley. She was raised in Lancaster County and has served in Christian education for over 40 years. She graduated from Millersville University with her Masters of Education (Elementary/Early) and received her Elementary Principalship Certification from Penn State University. She serves Homeschool families as an evaluator for K-12 students. She also is an adjunct in the education department at HACC Lancaster. Mary…