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Izzy Massey

Leadership Board Member: 2022-2024

Izzy, her sister Anna, and her parents Autumn and Brian Massey, have been members at Manchester UMC for 20 years. Anna, her sister, is a student at Southeast Missouri State University. Autumn, her mother, is an elementary school teacher. Brian, her father, is an electrical engineer. Izzy’s family has been a very inspirational piece in her faith journey and are actively involved in church activities.

Izzy attends Eureka High School where she is a member of the varsity tennis team, track and field team, student council, Best Buddies, robotics club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Students with a Testimony, and an honors/AP student. 

Izzy is a very active member of Manchester UMC taking a role in several ministries including being a Vacation Bible School volunteer, Spirit Camp counselor, Social Justice/Missions, Engagement Builders, and Youth WIN team member as well as being a lay reader, AV team member, Facebook Moderator, and a member of the youth program being a current attendee of all events and small group, as well as a leader on the Youth Advisory Council, Marketing team, and Event Planning Team. She is very grateful to be the first youth on the Leadership Board and to be able to dig deeper into the action that takes place behind the scenes at Manchester UMC.

Izzy is devoted to this church and the welcoming environment it brings to allow her and her family to come closer to God and be on their faith journey together. 

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