Staff

Beth Hopper

Beth hopper

As head of communications and operations, Beth serves Sunrise as a megaphone for all the exciting events, activities, and ministries happening all the time at 5240 Sunset Lake.

Debbie Esleeck

Debbie grew up in Lynchburg, VA, but has called Cary home for 27 years. She loves spending time with her family – husband Hugh and three fabulous children. She loves to bake and travel, with shopping coming in a close third. She left her stint as stay-at-home mom 10 years ago to help others, like Sunrise, with…

Rita Bennett

Rita was raised on gospel music in Appalachia, the foothills of Ohio right on the river. She began playing for church services when she was fourteen and has played almost continuously since. She has previously served five United Methodist congregations totaling 28 years. Her formal music training includes a Music Education degree from Marshall University with a concentration…