Meet the Staff
Mrs. Kristie McElheny
Kristie Fayler McElheny is a life-long Bristol resident and graduated from Virginia High School and Virginia Intermont College with a B.A. in Organizational Management. Before coming to Emmanuel in 2009 she worked with non-profit agencies in the Bristol area and has expertise in marketing, administration and public relations. She and her husband Don have eight children, two grandsons and six granddaughters. Kristie is active with her parish at Saint Anne Catholic Church.
Mrs. Jennifer Bemis
Jennifer Bemis recently moved from south Alabama to Troutdale, VA. She earned a M.M. in piano performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and a B.M. in piano performance from the University of South Alabama. Jennifer and her husband have two grown daughters. In her spare time she likes to bake, garden, kayak, hike, and spend time with her dogs.
Ms. Andrea Kanelopoulos
Director of Formation Ministries
Andrea Kanelopoulos is an author, motivational speaker, and holistic wellness educator. Andrea has decades of ministry experience in youth, young adult and adult ministry specializing in retreats, prayer services and engaging people in their faith with uniqueevents. She has led pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Lourdes, France where she has ministered with the sick and dying for over two decades. She is excited to be a part of this vibrant community sharing her spiritual gifts with others, helping others engage with their spiritual strengths and hearing what you would like to bring to the table.
Nursery Attendants
Tammy Bennett
Taisa Duncan
Karen Johns
Allie Williams