About Us
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What We Believe:
We are a congregation that is:
GRACE DRIVEN
Volunteer Leaders
Class of 2019 – Mary Davis, Amy Dunn, David Laird, Wade Marcantel, Melinda Sharp, and Youth Elder Alex Aguillard Deacons – Jerry Burke, Phyllis Cagney, Reta Kaspar, David Laird, Jan Laird, and Virginia Conrad
Committees Serving the Mission of the Church
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CHURCH STAFF
Pastor - Nanette Cagney
Nanette Cagney was born in Norfolk, Virginia, into a career military family. Her father was in the Navy, so she lived in several states growing up including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Hawaii, Virginia and South Carolina. She attended College of Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina, and transferred her junior year to Loyola University, New Orleans. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and worked primarily in psychiatric social work. Nanette worked with emotionally disturbed adolescents through Catholic Charities in New Orleans, and in the VA psychiatric hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. She also worked for the welfare department in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Wanting to further her education, she attended Tulane law school and graduated in 1982. She worked in the oil industry and then had a small law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana, before moving to Lake Charles in 1991 to work in the federal court. Nanette was first licensed to preach in another denomination in 1982. She began doing pulpit supply in the PCUSA in 2001. She was ordained as a Ruling Elder in 2006. After 3 years of study, Nanette became a commissioned ruling elder through Dubuque Theological Seminary. Nanette served unofficially as the pastor of St. Andrew since June, 2006. Although an attorney trained in the law, Nanette believes in God’s abundant grace. She believes that one of the best experiences for anyone is the realization of the place and power of grace in each life. 
Small Group Coordinator – Cathy Hoffpauir
Cathy began serving St. Andrew Presbyterian as the Small Group Coordinator in 2013. When asked to serve, she felt the Holy Spirit led her to accept. She enjoys working with people and getting new projects off the ground. Cathy is a native of Louisiana, born in DeRidder but raised in Westlake and Moss Bluff. She worked for Bell South for 30 years. She met her husband, Travis, while working at Ma Belle. After her retirement she worked for St Patrick’s Hospital on and off for 10 years. She now works for Calcasieu Community Clinic, and helping St. Andrew as well. She has three grown children; two sons, one daughter and one grandson. She loves sewing and recently discovered the joy of opera. 
Church Secretary – Anita Duhon
Anita Duhon has been the secretary of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church for 18 years; the glue that keeps us all together. She has served three pastors. Anita grew up in Illinois but migrated to Louisiana. She attended McNeese University graduating with a BS degree in Law Enforcement. It was while working at the police department that she met and married her husband, Richard, thirty six years ago. She has one son, 3 dogs, and 1 cat. Animals have always been in the household since childhood. Anita worked with horses and showed until leaving Illinois. Since then the world of dog sports and events has lead to many new friendships and endless fun. She came to work at St. Andrew in 1998 when a friend recommended she apply for the secretarial position. She’s been with us through thick and thin. Asked what she likes best about her job….”Working with the people in the congregation.” In addition to her office responsibilities, she is the editor of the monthly newsletter, Hook and Line. 
Music Director - Emily Lancon
Emily is a native of Lake Charles. She transferred from LA Tech to McNeese to finish her undergraduate degree in vocal performance (Soprano). She has performed in several musicals including, The Pajama Game, Into the Woods, The LIttle Mermaid and Broadway on Bank. Emily has served as the Choir Director at Alabama Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in Sibley, LA. 
Assistant Music Director - Bryce Louviere
Bryce is a junior at McNeese. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Music with an emphasis in vocal performance (bass). Bryce was one of the featured soloists in last year's Messiah performance here in Lake Charles. He helps Dr. Michael Buckles instrct the Bulber Youth Orchestra. While attending Louisiana College prior to McNeese, he was part of a traveling musical ensemble Voices of Louisiana College. Bryce also composes music and has written new arrangements of several hymns that we hope to perform with our choir. Bryce will lead the contemporary worship service the last Sunday of each month. |
