Interesting Information About Some of Us

Debra Gamache

Debbie is a native of Idaho Falls, Idaho. She has been a Christian for most of her life. She has attended United Methodist Churches, Assemblies of God, the Church of the Nazarene, and other independent Christian churches. Debbie and Steve were married on 08 September 1984 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Idaho Falls. They have three children: Philip, Michelle, and Kathryn. Being an Idahoan, she is definitely an outdoors type person who enjoys camping, fishing, rafting, and most any other activity with her family. As the Director of the Ministry of Reconciling Peace, the Holy Spirit brought His vision to her over twenty years ago. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a minor in Health from the Idaho State University. She has been active in lay ministry in her churches for nearly twenty years.

Stephen Gamache

Steve was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raise there and in Mattoon, Illinois. He joined the U.S. Navy to see the world and ultimately arrived in Idaho Falls, Idaho to attend the Navy Nuclear Propulsion School. Having met his wife in Idaho, he considers himself an Idahoan. He loves the great outdoors including camping, rafting, and flying. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, and a Master of Science in Industrial Technology, both from the University of Idaho. He maintains his strong ties to the Roman Catholic Church but has served in Youth Ministry for many of these past twenty years in the United Methodist Church system. He currently attends the Church of the Nazarene.

Philip Gamache

Phil is currently a student at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado studying for the ministry through their online program. Born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Phil is the intrumental member of the Board. Though his primary instrument is saxophone, Phil plays guitar, piano, trumpet, and a mariad of other instruments. His hobbies include gaming systems (hence, his draw toward Youth ministry), shooting sports, and disc golf. He is an accomplished shotgunner who loves taking out a few clays. His long term goals include full time pastor and an advanced degree.

Kathryn Gamache

Katie is the youngest of the group and by far the most overbooked. She is a student at Idaho State University studying sign language and dance. She has also taken quite a bit of Russian which should help her in Ukraine when the time approaches. Katie plays several instruments including flute, piccalo, trombone, piano, and percussion. But her main attribute is dance. Her styles include clogging, tap, jazz, modern ballet, and hip-hop. Aside from carrying a full course load at ISU, she is also working half time to make ends meet. She spends many hours reading or on the computer with DawgSnax, her twelve year old cat, by her side.

Alla Akulenko

Alla is a woman of many talents. Born and raised in Kherson, Ukraine, she brings the main Ukrainian culture into the picture. With a Master's Degree in English, Alla has traveled her country translating for many Christian mission groups. She has also traveled to the western United States on her own mission work to relate her experiences to young and old alike. Her life long Baptist upbringing is a testimony to God's work in the recently liberated country of the former Soviet Union. As a member of the Board of Directors, Alla will bring another angle to Christian outreach. As another musically talented individual, she will blend right in to the ministry team.

Zinaida Kleshchar

Zena is another member to the management team and on the Board of Directors. Currently a student at International Christian University (ICU) in Kyiv, Ukraine, she is a long time Christian who is very active in her church, Kyiv First Church of the Nazarene. She teaches Sunday School to children and is active in ministry throughout Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Another musically talented individual, Zena plays bass guitar. She has participated in several working witness programs using her translating skills to American mission teams. She recently preached her first sermon which turned out to be both an exhilerating experience and a confirmation of her path in life. Zee is designing a T-shirt for MoRP for the many retreats that are planned. Her goals are to trust in God and become more active in His ministry.