Meet our director- Timm
Hello, my name is Timm. I am follower of Christ Jesus, husband of a wonderful wife, father to 8 beautiful children ranging from 15 years of age to 1. I am a mechanic here in Kutztown, Ryly’s Service Center and I love people. Plain and simple. This is my 2nd year of Oasis, but have been in youth based ministries for 13 years.
You will find me at Oasis Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday most of the year. BUT if ever needed for anything I can be contacted – timmothymelcher@gmail.com
My favorite part about Oasis is having the chance to interact with the kids in a way that they know they are loved, and man! Are these kids funny!
Fun fact! I am really good at handstands for no good reason..
Meet our volunteers!
Hi, I’m Nate Herrlin & I’ve been volunteering at Oasis for over 10 years now. I’m also the pastor of the church that initiated Oasis (with the help of Kutztown Strong and other churches and organizations) back when it first got started. I’ve been married to Anne (who also volunteers at Oasis) for 26 years. I have one more student in Kutztown Area School District – Ethan is in 11th grade. One thing I’ve enjoyed already this year is getting to know siblings of other students who came through Oasis in years past.
I’m usually at Oasis on a Wednesday.
A fun fact about me: I may be addicted to cliff jumping (into water of course).
Hi, I’m Anne Herrlin. I’ve been an Oasis volunteer since the very beginning, so I think this is my 12th year?? I’m a mother of 4, 3 recent alumni and one current high schooler who have all attended Oasis at some point or another.
Outside of Oasis, I live, work part time, volunteer, worship, and exercise in Kutztown. I enjoy reading, cooking, running, and deep conversations. Honestly, those deep conversations don’t happen at Oasis often, but I love it when the kids share with me about their experiences. I also like Oasis campfires and occasional food prep with the kids.
My name is Bob Markle. I have volunteered for 8+ years at Oasis.
You can find me there Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
My favorite part of Oasis is just the conversations and overall interactions with the kids.
Fun Fact: I love being in the woods. I also love animals.
My name is Rick Herrlin. I have been volunteering at Oasis since it started in the public library over 11 years ago. I plan to be at Oasis every Wednesday.
My favorite part of Oasis is talking to the students and developing friendships with them. I have been married to Phyllis for 52 years. We have 4 children and 13 grandkids. We have lived in Pennsylvania for the last 24 years in Wellsboro and Kutzown.
One fun fact about me is that I have visited many famous mountains of the world without actually climbing them. Included are Mt Washington in New Hampshire, Pikes Peak in Colorado, Mt McKinley in Alaska, the Matterhorn in Switzerland and Mt Everest in Nepal.
My name is Phyllis Herrlin. I have been volunteering since the beginning of Oasis at the library. I’ll be at Oasis on Wednesdays.
My favorite part of Oasis is watching the students devour the snacks!
Fun fact- when I was a teen, I entered baked goods in a New York county fair -that were baked in a wood burning oven
My name is Evan Blatt. I attended Oasis when I was in middle school and high school. And now that I have graduated I now volunteer at Oasis. I have been volunteering at Oasis for 3 years. You will find me at Oasis on Tuesdays.
My favorite part of Oasis is just having fun. With all the kids!
Fun fact: I love playing Guitar
My name is Herr Hadley. I teach German from 7th-12th grade at KASD and head up the exchange program, too. I’ve attended Cornerstone Church for six years and that was my connection to volunteer at Oasis. I have been volunteering at Oasis for 6 years.
My favorite part of Oasis is connecting with and supporting the kids. I also do not hate the snacks. 
Fun fact: I put my pants, socks, and shoes on right-foot first. Yes, there’s a little story behind it…
Hi, I’m Dylan Arndt and I have volunteered at Oasis for 2 years. You can find me there on Wednesdays. I was at Oasis almost every day when I was in middle and high school and decided that when I graduated I would volunteer. I work at Omnitech in Kutztown as a Machinist.
My favorite part of Oasis is being an active role model for students and just having fun with them!
Fun fact: I play bass for the Reading based rock band A Thousand Reasons
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Melcher. You can see me most days of the week at Oasis with a baby on my hip like in the picture. First and foremost I am a follower of Jesus Christ, I am a wife to an awesome husband (Timm) and mother to 8 beautiful children. I have been a part of kids/youth ministry for 15 years now.
This is my 3rd year of Oasis and it has been such a pleasure to see these kids grow! And new faces coming each year. The chance to pour love into the kids of the community leaves me speechless. It’s a privilege to get to spend time with them and connect with them through the good and the bad.
Fun Fact- I love photography!! (When I actually have some free time)
My name is William Wise and I will be volunteering in the Oasis program.
First and foremost I’m a Christian. I enjoy being a husband, father and grandfather. I have been an RN for the last 40+ years and have had the pleasure of caring for children and adolescents for approximately 1/3 of my career. I currently work in home care 2 days a week. In addition I have volunteered in various youth programs.
I look forward to joining the oasis team and spending time with the kids again.
My schedule hasn’t been finalized but I anticipate being there Thursdays and as needed.
Hey there,
My name is Jason. I have always been a follower of god, but have taken a deeper leap this year. I am married for 17 years this December and am a father to 2 wonderful children ( 15 and 12 ). I enjoy being a husband and a father, football, disc golf, concerts, karaoke, yard games, poker and many other card games.
This is my first year at Oasis. I look foward to playing my part to help guide the future on the right path.
Hello, my name is Steve
I’m the long time pastor of one of the local churches sponsoring Oasis, but a new volunteer with the program. My wife, Wendy, and I are parents to five and grandparents to 13, so I guess it could be said we love kids. Between both of us, we’ve been involved one way or another in Oasis for many years. Now I get to serve first hand, and it’s been great.
Thursday is my day at Oasis, every other Thursday I bring the snack prepared by Wendy.
My favorite part of Oasis— seeing young people enjoy each other’s company outside in the fresh air, getting some exercise and having some fun.
Fun fact: my church hates my jokes so much I’ve ceased to tell them, they were that bad (or so they say!)
If you would like to join our team, please email us at kutztownoasis@gmail.com
