Carole spent the majority of her childhood in Carlisle. PA, but moved to Harrisburg during high school and graduated from Susquehanna Township. She then graduated from college as a paralegal, but found that corporate America wasn’t a great fit for her as she tried to raise small children. What started as a necessity quickly blossomed into a passion, and she has operated her own in-home daycare for the last 32 years. Carole started attending Daybreak in 2006 and was immediately drawn to the welcoming and friendly environment. She loved the thought of everyone being welcome as they were but growth always being highly encouraged, and that there were many outlets to seek that growth, too. Carole began serving in Kid Min, has served in women’s ministry groups over the years, and over the last 5 years has been serving as a Theodyssey group leader and coordinator for the certificate track. She also continues to faithfully serve as prayer partner. Carole is married to her husband Rick, and they have 6 adult children scattered all over the country and one in Italy: Eric, Michael, Matt, Kurtis, Chelsey, and Ricci. They also have a son-in-law, Fabrizio, and two daughters-in-law, Emily and Candace. Finally, they have 3 beautiful grandchildren: Drew, Lena and Avery. In her free time, Carole loves the beach, swimming, and hiking.

Megan grew up in Wisconsin where she began a career in youth work in Park and Rec Centers and YMCAs. It was then that she learned to fully embrace God’s plan over her own. After starting a family, Megan, her husband Brent, and their two kids took on their first move to Indianapolis for a job promotion for Brent. A couple of years later they had a second move to Mechanicsburg and have enjoyed the last 9 years making it their home. Megan and her family began attending Daybreak in 2016 after months of “church shopping” and not finding the right fit. Their kids’ love for KidMin is what kept them returning but it was also Daybreak’s welcoming “come as you are but don’t stay that way” encouragement that committed them to Daybreak. Also having a child with disabilities, they found Daybreak to be welcoming and accommodating, allowing every person in the family to feel supported. Currently, Megan serves as a Stephen Minister and Stephen Ministry Leader. Megan enjoys a good book in a coffee shop or library, hiking with her family, indulging in good chocolate, and laughing with friends and family! 

Jeff grew up in Palmyra, PA and currently works as an IT manager for the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Jan, began attending Daybreak in 2006, and were drawn in by Daybreak’s welcoming atmosphere, relevant biblical messages, and music. Jeff has served with Daybreak on short-term trips to Mississippi and Ecuador, in various small groups, and with the financial ministry. Most recently he joined the Theodyssey leadership team. Jeff has a love for dogs, and together with Jan has rescued seven golden retrievers over the past 25 years. He also loves to travel as much as possible, which couples well with his love of food - he will search the ends of the earth for a great place to eat!

Diane was born and raised in a small town in Northern New Jersey. She met her husband, Todd, in college at Lock Haven University. They've been married for almost 38 years, have two children and two grandchildren. Diane has been attending Daybreak since November of 2021 when they were first invited by their son, Noah and his girlfriend. Diane loves the fact that Daybreak is intentional about helping people to live out their lives as disciples of Jesus. In 2018, she established Clear Calling, her own coaching and consulting practice, where she equips individuals, churches, and non-profit organizations in understanding and living out their God-given purpose for the sake of others. Additionally, she also works part time on staff at Olive Branch Ministries, a local non-profit for women in Hanover, PA, where she is the Director of Development and Organizational Strategy. Todd and her love to travel and explore new places as well as spending time with their family and friends outdoors.

Teresa grew up locally, in Camp Hill, and was blessed to do life with most of her extended family. She left central PA for college at IUP where she met her husband, Sam, and then on to Bloomsburg University for her MS in Speech Pathology. They have 3 girls (Taylor, Hannah and Erin). The Jones family was very active for many years in Camp Hill United Methodist Church and then attended West Shore E Free where their 2 younger daughters enjoyed a thriving youth group experience. Once empty nesters, Sam and Teresa went on a search for a new church home and Daybreak was the first one they attended. They were greeted so authentically and felt drawn to stay by the welcoming Daybreakers, spirit-filled messages and the amazing worship music. Teresa loves serving in Hospitality for Community groups, being a part of Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study, serving on the Care Team as the Visitation Ministry leader and most recently being a part of a Women’s Discipling group. She had been an Early Intervention Speech Therapist in her professional career and is officially retired. Teresa’s greatest joy comes from being with her family and friends and

she plans to enjoy more time with her 1-year-old granddaughter in Virginia. Her favorite activities are gardening, cooking and baking, volunteering at The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop, yoga, walking with her friends, and reading.

Heather was born and raised in Hamilton, New Jersey. She graduated from The College of New Jersey, where she met her husband Dan, with her bachelor's and master's degrees in Speech Language Pathology. Having a heart for kids with special needs, Heather worked in a school for multiple handicapped students for several years. After the birth of their daughter, Jolie, in 2003, Heather transitioned from being a Speech Language Pathologist to a stay-at-home mom, and then had the joy of homeschooling Jolie. She also moved on from her Jersey Girl roots as the family moved to PA, living first in Lancaster and then in Downingtown, until relocating to Mechanicsburg in 2021 when Jolie began studying at Messiah University. The family was drawn to Daybreak because of its solid biblical teaching and powerful worship style. In her free time, Heather enjoys traveling, baking, scrapbooking, listening to worship music, and spending quality time with her family and her pugs.

Jolene grew up on a farm in Hagerstown, MD and then attended Messiah University. Jolene has professionally served in social service roles at New Hope Ministries, public relations at Camp Hebron and Daybreak's care ministries. She recently retired as a mental health counselor. Jolene and her husband Randy live in Dillsburg and started attending Daybreak when she joined the church care staff in 2012. She has appreciated Daybreak's emphasis on connecting our spirituality with our emotional health. Jolene has served as a leader in EHS and is currently helping people at Daybreak access mental health resources. Her and Randy are active in leading a Daybreak life group. Jolene loves the outdoors, especially road biking and gardening. Her favorite role is "Nana" to four, adorable grandchildren.  

Bryan grew up and lived in Montoursville, PA until 1998, then lived in Maine until returning to central Pennsylvania in 2008. Professionally he has been a Special Education teacher, most recently an Emotional Support teacher at Milton Area High School. Presently he is pursuing a career change to enter ministry. Bryan has been attending Daybreak since 2015, and there are a couple things that stand out to him about our church: “first is the way the leadership and people I’ve grown to know at Daybreak exemplify God’s grace, and second is the love and care Daybreak expresses to people, especially those people who are hurting or struggling.” Bryan has been part of a short-term mission trip to Ecuador, a small group member, a member of the Care and Bereavement teams, and is presently serving as a Care Pastor Intern. Bryan has a loving wife, Amanda, a daughter, Ashley, a son Evan, and a stepdaughter, Mackenzie. In his free time, Bryan loves to be on a stream fly-fishing, and he is an avid downhill skier and Penn State fan.

Mark grew up in central PA graduating from Cedar Cliff High School. Mark is now retired, but he used to be the Director of Media Technology at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. He is married to Luann, and they have three children, Alex (33), Todd (30) and Kara (26). They have been attending Daybreak since the early 2000’s and what drew Mark to Daybreak and still stands true today is how intentional and genuine the church family is in the Great Commandment, loving God and loving others. He is currently on the Daybreak writing team and Daybreak preaching team as well as now a Stephen Minister. Mark has also led several Theodyssey groups. Some fun facts about Mark are that for 13 years he was the morning sports reporter for WINK 104’s morning show, at age 50, he decided to run a marathon and his wife and him love to read so they turned their living room into a library.

Deb grew up in Alabama, a small town in western New York, 40 miles east of Buffalo.  

She has been married to her high-school sweetheart, Greg, for 47 years, and together they raised a daughter, Hillary (son-in law Nic and 2 grandsons, Ethan and Alex), and a son, Jacob, in the small town of Oakfield (a mere 5 miles east from my childhood home). Deb and Greg worked as Christian teen facilitators - teaching, organizing, and implementing an annual retreat - in WNY for 35+ years. Deb also taught 5th grade for about 20 years and also did stints in Kindergarten, Reading, and 6th grade, retiring in 2016. Deb and Greg began attending Daybreak's GHR Campus at the end of 2018, after they moved to Marysville, PA. After visiting several area churches, they knew Daybreak was where God was placing them. They could tell that the people at Daybreak are genuine, authentic believers in Christ, and they were impressed with the messages that conveyed the love of God and hope in restoration. Deb & Greg currently serve on the OBR Greeting Team, Deb facilitates a Life Group, and is involved in coaching a couple of ladies progressing through the Discover Daybreak's Workshop. Deb has been a loyal Buffalo Bills fan since their inception in the 1960's, and remembers sitting in the living room as her dad and uncles cheered them on - she has stuck with them through the good and the bad! Deb also loves creating art of all kinds and had her own "Art Cottage" at her property in Marysville.

­­­­Scott was born and raised in the Philippines as the son of Wycliffe missionaries. He graduated from Messiah College (now Messiah University) with a degree in computer science. At Immanuel Alliance Church in Mechanicsburg, Scott served as a youth leader, worship leader, and elder. He played a key role in the founding of Daybreak, serving on its leadership team. Scott is passionate about mentoring and coaching others, whether through short-term trips, small groups, teaching Discover Daybreak Module 2 sessions, or preaching. After teaching at Messiah University for 21 years, he recently transitioned to a role as a software engineer at Gravity Payments. Scott and his wife, Lorelei, have been married for 34 years and have raised two daughters who still live in the area. An adventurous spirit, Scott loves to travel, both on missions trips and to experience new places and cultures.