Meet The Team

Director

Manny King

Manny is a professional bookkeeper, and co-founder of Refreshing Oasis Ministries in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With a passion for helping organizations and businesses thrive, he brings experience in financial management, bookkeeping, and operational support.

Beyond his professional work, Manny has dedicated the last few years to serving the homeless, addicted, incarcerated, and disadvantaged throughout his community. Alongside his wife, Mary Ann, he has led outreach efforts focused on providing practical assistance, building meaningful relationships, and sharing hope with those facing life's greatest challenges.

Manny is also the co-author of The Least of These: Finding Jesus Among the Broken, a book that shares powerful true stories of transformation, compassion, and faith. Whether in business or ministry, his mission remains the same: to serve people with integrity, compassion, and excellence while helping them discover their God-given value and purpose.

Co-Founder

Mary Ann King

Mary Ann is a homemaker, author, and co-founder of Refreshing Oasis Ministries in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She has dedicated her life to serving her family, caring for others, and sharing the love of Christ with those who are hurting and overlooked.

Alongside her husband, Manny, Mary Ann has spent a number of years ministering to the homeless, addicted, incarcerated, and disadvantaged throughout her community. Her heart for people, compassion for the broken, and commitment to building genuine relationships have impacted countless lives.

Mary Ann is also the co-author of The Least of These: Finding Jesus Among the Broken, a collection of true stories that reveal God's love, grace, and transforming power. Her passion is simple: to love people well and help them discover that they are deeply valued by God.

Board Members

Treasurer

Jim Rice

Jim was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and comes from a strong heritage of faith and ministry. Raised in a family deeply involved in church leadership, he developed a passion for serving the Lord at a young age, becoming active in youth ministry and teaching Sunday School as a teenager.

Jim honorably served 22 years in the United States Air Force and Maryland Air National Guard, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He also dedicated 28 years to law enforcement, serving in numerous specialized units before retiring in December 2024. Throughout both careers, he remained committed to serving others with integrity, leadership, and excellence.

Jim has been married to his wife, Leilani, for more than 31 years, and together they have raised three children. As longtime ministry partners, they have faithfully served their church, mentored young adults and couples, and continue to follow God's leading as they pursue new opportunities for ministry and discipleship.

Secretary

Glenn Weidman

Glenn Weidman is a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and an active member of Freedom Life Church. He is a loving husband, father of three, and proud grandfather of nine.

As the owner of Weidman Drywall Services, Glenn has spent many years building a reputation for excellence, integrity, and hard work. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is known for his servant's heart, strong faith, and willingness to invest in the lives of others.

Glenn's passion for God, his commitment to family, and his desire to encourage and support those around him have made him a respected influence both in his community and within the church. His life reflects a simple but powerful mission: to honor God by serving others with humility, compassion, and faithfulness.