Pastor Scott came to St. Matthew in June of 2011. He is a native of Kane, PA and graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg with a Masters of Divinity with Faculty Honors in Preaching and New Testament Studies. Prior to attending seminary, Pastor Scott practiced law for 16 years in both the private and public sector. He has a B.S. in Economics from Clarion University of PA, a Juris Doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from the Boston University School of Law.

Pastor Scott, his wife Linda and children Annika and Emilio reside in Martinsburg and count living in the Cove as a great blessing. Pastor Scott is a skilled musician and multi-instrumentalist who enjoys making music with four other local pastors in a group known as Them Preachers. In his spare time he enjoys nature walks, sports and reading history and theology.

Lori manages all aspects of the church office from certificates, lending an ear, preparing the monthly newsletter (The Messenger), to handling the church’s financial books and records. Lori is always willing to listen, lend a helping hand or help you find the help you find the information needed. The office is open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lori has been married for 32 years and has three sons, a daughter-in-law and two grandsons. She is known in the community not only for her friendliness but for her bowling achievements. She is a member of the Pennsylvania State Bowling Hall of Fame and the Altoona Bowling Hall of Fame. Lori taught junior bowlers for 22 years and now teaches women's collegiate bowling.

Becky works very closely with the youth of all ages at St. Matthew, from our afterschool SPYKids program to our Junior High and Middle School youth programs. The youngest of three girls, Becky is a life-long resident of Johnstown. Throughout her life and career she has served God’s church in a wide variety of capacities, with special emphasis on children. In addition to her work at St. Matthew, she has served within the Allegheny Synod as the Chair of the Children Youth and Family Ministry Committee and on the Synod Council.

Becky graduated in 2001 of the Youth Ministry Certification Program of Gettysburg Seminary and has completed the Synod’s “Discerning Your Discipleship” Program in Catechism, Youth Ministry, Christian Education, and Lay Worship Leader. In addition, Becky has attended various independent courses and classes through Gettysburg Seminary and other venues.

Destarta became St. Matthew’s Sexton in May of 2010. Her first challenge was to discover what a Sexton is and does. Traditionally, a Sexton cares for the church, rings the bell and digs graves. Destarta hasn’t yet tackled our bell or any graves, but does indeed do a marvelous job caring for the church.

Destarta is originally from Marklesburg, PA and moved to Martinsburg in 1997 when she married Doug Bush. Her family consists of a step-son, Bryan Bush, a daughter, Catherine Carberry, and a son, Christopher Bush. In addition to all of the work Destarta does to keep the church clean and in order, she also teaches the Nursery Sunday School class, is a teacher during our Summer Vacation Bible School program, volunteers with our SPYKids program and assists wherever needed within the parish.

Outside of St. Matthew, Destarta volunteers at the Martinsburg Elementary School and helps to officiate YMCA swim meets. She is also an active member of the Family Campers and RV’ers and Lincoln Grange #913.