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Winter Wonderland Wedding.

Missy, Rawlin & Ryan

Steve attended North County High School in Desloge, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Jefferson College and Central Methodist College. He received a Master's in Education and a Master's in School Administration from Southwest Baptist College and currently teaches 4th grade.

Steve served as youth and music minister of Three Rivers Baptist Church in Farmington from 1974-1977. He was music director at First Baptist Church, Bonne Terre from 1977 - 1979. Steve surrendered to the ministry in 1985 and has attended Luther-Rice Seminary in Jacksonville, Florida. He began his pastorate as associate pastor of Second Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve from 1985-1989. He was also Minister of Music there. From 1989 to 1991, Steve was pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Perryville and since that time has been pastor of Saline Baptist Church in Minnith, Missouri. http://www.salinebaptist.org

Steve was voted class clown in high school and continues to add laughter to the lives of all who know him. He is baritone and comedian for The Berry Brothers gospel group. Steve started The Berry Brothers Mountain Music & Comedy Show in the early 80's and since 1997 he and Leeta have written and directed the Minnith Mountain Music & Comedy Show that is performed annually in late September or or early October. Pictures and performance dates are on the Saline Baptist Church web page. See link in previous paragraph.

Steve's wife, Leeta, has complimented his ministry as church pianist, organist, and vacation bible school director. She attended Mineral Area College and Southeast Missouri College, earning a Bachelor's of Science in Education Degree. At Southwest Baptist College, she earned a Masters in Education Degree. She taught first grade for 10 years before receiving her Library Media Specialist Certificate. In 2010, she will complete the coursework required a Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Southeast Missouri State University. She is presently librarian for two elementary schools. Leeta enjoys designing and maintaining several websites, which include: The Berry Brothers, The Saline Baptist Church, and the library websites at the Ste. Genevieve R-II School District .

Steve and Leeta are extremely proud of their only child, Missy. In 1996, the friendly, loving and good-humored young lady earned the vote of her student body as prom queen at Ste. Genevieve High School. After graduation, Missy attended Mineral Area College and Central Methodist College, earning her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. She also has a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. After teaching Grades 6-8 Reading for two years, Missy continued her education to receive a Masters in Library Science. She is a Certified Library Media Specialist for 5th/6th graders.