NOTES ON PEOPLE (07/25/04)

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Pastor retires after 53-year ministry

MACON, Ga. - The Rev. Stephen Krysalka is retiring from the pulpit for the second time in his ministry. The Rev. Krysalka first retired in 1982, but two years later accepted the pastorate of Smyrna Baptist Church in Deepstep, Ga. He has served as pastor of Smyrna Baptist for 20 years.

After 53 years in the ministry, Pastor Krysalka is retiring again. Stephen and his wife, Juanita, were honored on April 25 during his last worship service as the church's pastor.

With his call as Smyrna pastor, the Rev. Stephen and Juanita had come full circle in their life and ministry, having begun their formal ministry in Washington County and the Washington Baptist Association in 1951.

The Rev. Krysalka is a native of Pittsburgh and is a member of UNA Branch 53. Continuing the tradition begun by his parents, Nicholas and Anna Krysalka of Pittsburgh, the Krysalka children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are all members of UNA Branch 53.

Financial advisor recognized for service

MUNSTER, Ind. - Outstanding product knowledge and client service have enabled American Express financial advisor Marta N. Shuya to earn membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table on June 16.

Achieving membership in the Million Dollar Round Table is a distinguishing career milestone, attained only by those who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. The Round Table's membership represents the top life insurance and financial service professionals worldwide.

As a financial advisor, Marta N. Shuya consults with clients on a one-on-one basis to help them identify their financial goals and determine an appropriate course of action to achieve these goals. Ms. Shuya works in the Munster office of American Express located at 1725 Timberwood Lane.

American Express Financial Advisors is one of the nation's leading financial planning companies. More than 10,200 American Express financial advisors help manage the personal economy of more than 2.7 million clients in the United States.

Ms. Shuya's mother, Natalka Shuya, is secretary of Ukrainian National Association Branch 452.

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