Tom Cheatham

SESSION MODERATOR

I was ordained on October 30, 1977 (Reformation Day) and retired on December 31, 2018. In between, I served churches and campus ministries in AL, KY, and MS. I was also on the staff of two presbyteries and have had the privilege of being involved in some way on boards, committees, and commissions at every level of the Presbyterian Church and in some of the communities where I’ve lived. When I took a break from ministry in 1979 after my first call didn’t work out so well, an attorney who also was a Presbyterian elder took a chance on me and hired me as his law clerk. It was in his employ that I met my wife Susan (in federal court!). We’ve been married for 43 years.

One of my favorite sayings, which I first heard from a presbytery executive in AL, is: “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” You have trusted me as part of a team to help you during this transitional time in Trinity’s life. With God’s help, I will seek indeed to show you how much I care, even as perhaps I have opportunities to share a bit of the ecclesiastical knowledge I’ve gained over the course of my ministry.

Vicki Schramm

Financial Administrator

I became a Certified Church Administrator in 2011 after attending Union Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. Previously, I served First Presbyterian Church in Starkville for 21 years. I have served Trinity as Church Accountant since 2016, and as of 2024 Financial Administrator. I also serve the Synod of Living Waters a Mid Council of the PC(USA) as Financial Administrator. I work from my home office here in Starkville. Following the dissolution of FPC from the PC(USA) I joined Trinity Presbyterian Church in 2019. I am active in the Presbytery of St. Andrew where I currently serve on the Finance/Stewardship Committee and also the Camp Hopewell Board.

Alliyah Bradford

administrative assistant

Starkville resident of 28 years, I attended Starkville High school, where I graduated in 2014. Embracing the chaos of parenthood with two amazing kids and a furry bestfriend 🏡👫🐶. Today, I’m balancing family life and work life while continuing my education to excel my knowledge in Business Administration where my anticipated graduation date is Spring of 2025! 📚💼 I’m always looking for ways to improve my skills and learning new things! I have lots of experience in the office, and I know how to get things done quickly and efficiently. I love exploring the great outdoors, unleashing my creativity, and cherishing moments with loved ones! I love helping people and making their lives easier!

Bob Hawkins

Choir Director

Like my wife Elizabeth, I learned early that my life would revolve around music, and that my primary service in the church would be in music ministry. For forty-four years I was choir director at Trinity United Methodist Church in Greenville, MS, and not long after moving to Starkville I became the choir director here at Trinity. When I’m not practicing consulting engineering and RVing all over the country with Elizabeth, I play clarinet in the Delta Symphony Orchestra in Greenville, serve as music director for many Delta Center Stage musical productions in Greenville, direct the Greenville Community Harmony Chorus (in which Elizabeth also sings), and sing in the Starkville-MSU Symphony Chorus. I’ve played the clarinet since the fifth grade and was fortunate enough to have playing opportunities practically nonstop through all the years.

Elizabeth Hawkins

church Pianist

I learned long ago that my primary service to the church would be in its music ministry. Until I became the pianist at Trinity in 1985, I sang in church choirs and served as substitute accompanist at several churches. My other musical activities include singing in the Symphony Chorus and playing French horn with the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra and, in the summer, with my RV club band. I began studying piano at the age of five and continued until I graduated from MUW with a Certificate of Music along with a bachelor’s degree in English.

Rosie Oppedal

childcare staff

Biography coming soon…

Cynthia Patrick

CHILDCARE STAFF

Biography + Photo coming soon…

Tina and Henry Bell

Helping hands coordinators

Biography + photo coming soon…