Brecksville United Methodist Church

The Final Sweep

Celebrating Jeff and Scott Hastings’ 17 years of Service

For 17 years, Jeff and Scott Hastings have served as our Facilities Managers, keeping our church running smoothly behind the scenes with hard work and dedication. With Jeff stepping into retirement and Scott embarking on his next chapter—along with recently tying the knot!—it’s time to give them a joyful send-off and celebrate all they’ve meant to our church family.

Back in 2009, when they first stepped into their roles as our Facilities Managers, Barack Obama had just been sworn in as President, gas was $2.35 a gallon, the first iPhone was barely two years old, Uber didn’t exist yet, and “Avatar” was blowing everyone’s minds in movie theaters.

A lot in the world has changed since then—but through every plumbing emergency, early morning snow shoveling, setup for church events, and repair behind the scenes, Jeff and Scott have been a constant, faithful blessing to our church community.

Now, it’s time to give them The Final Sweep – a retirement send-off they deserve! Join us after church on Sunday, October 25 in the Fellowship Hall for a celebratory meal. We’ll be serving breakfast casseroles, salads, fruit, and a cake in their honor.

How You Can Help

We need a few hands to make this celebration special! Please click the link below to sign up to bring a dish, help with setup, or join the cleanup team.

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Pastor Heidi announces Jeff & Scott’s retirement – and new staffing structure – on Sunday, October 11

What else was happening in 2009?

  • Gas Prices: A gallon of gas averaged around $2.40.
  • Postage Stamps: A first-class stamp set you back just 44 cents.
  • Everyone was addicted to FarmVille on Facebook and mailing red Netflix DVDs to their houses.
  • The phrase “Tweet” was officially added to the dictionary.
  • Avatar, The Hangover, and Up were huge at the movie box office.
  • In the News: Captain “Sully” Sullenberger safely landed a plane on the Hudson River (“The Miracle on the Hudson”).
  • Gadgets: The iPhone 3GS was brand new, and smartwatches, iPads, and Zoom didn’t even exist yet!