About Us

We have a strong faith and abiding love for Christ. We are very active at The Cove Church which is non-denominational and contemporary.

Both Phil and Ali grew up Methodist. Ali’s Dad is a retired Methodist minister and her grandfather was actually a circuit rider (on a horse) for three different Methodist churches early in his ministry.

We found The Cove while we were searching for a church where our then 9 year old son, Cody, would like to go to church. Ali actually dropped out of the church choir when she was 7 years old and her father, who was the minister of the church did not make her go back to choir. Ali knew that if she wanted her children to like going to church she needed to find a dynamic youth program. After trying most of the Protestant churches in the area, we tried The Cove. Cody and Heidi quickly became involved in the youth program and have made many new friends.

Both Cody and Heidi volunteer working with preschoolers in the Sunday school program. Heidi is especially gifted with children and loves singing with and hugging preschoolers. Heidi often serves as a puppet. Cody is a little more reserved. He enjoys being around the children while he operates the audio-visual equipment.

Ali and Heidi started a Cove Outreach ministry to a local assisted living center where they had been volunteering for a year. Heidi and Ali have a passion for seniors and feel that seniors are a sadly forgotten segment of our society. The Cove recently had a day of service and 89 volunteers went to Summit Assisted Living which has 60 residents! We took our litter of 7 Whoodles who were 5 weeks old at the time. Ali scheduled Bingo, finger painting, refreshments, and volunteers went and visited individual residents who were not able to leave their rooms. It was an incredible day!

Ali currently helps with a weekly worship service at Summit Assisted Living. Although Ali dropped out of the church choir at the young age of 7, she actually found that God had given her a gift for music as she grew older. By high school, she was enjoying playing the guitar and singing. During her college years, and on through her 20's, Ali sang at various restaurants, bars, and rathskallers. Singing at Summit allows Ali to use her gift of music in a special way with the seniors that she loves.

Phil was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in late January. The Cove Church wrapped its arms around our family and provided incredible support, love, and prayers while Phil was undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. God has healed Phil and he feels better than he has in over 3 years!!! Phil visits with other cancer patients to encourage them by sharing his experience and God’s love. Phil’s original prognosis was 6 months to 2 years. Now the doctors are saying that 10 to 15 years is quite possible. We know that God is in charge and we enjoy everyday that we have together. Our 20th anniversary was June 4th, 2008 and our love is stronger than ever!!!

Both Ali and Phil have a true passion for Whoodles. Both grew up with dogs in their home. When Phil met Ali in 1985, Ali owned two dogs who helped to win Phil's heart! Breeding Whoodles is truly an awesome experience. To witness the birth of such fragile puppies and to see their mother nurture and care for them as they grow is truly a testament to the Greatness and Wonder of God. The Whoodles are only with us for 8 weeks. We love them, socialize them, and then share the Whoodles with others. Whoodles are truly a blessing to our lives.