Staff

Pastor Orlando Flahn is the lead pastor of New Hope Lutheran, where our mission is to promote wholistic evangelism “reaching both body and soul” among the African immigrants of Laurel and beyond, aimed at bringing them to faith in Christ Jesus. Life & Family John Orlando Flahn was born January 24, 1961 in Flahn Town, Tubmanville, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, West Africa, to John and Nyonomoni Flahn.  Orlando has six brothers and four living sisters. He grew up in Flahn…

Name: Natasha Bowlds Title: Youth Minister Joined the OSLC staff on (start date): May 1, 2001 Role on Team (basic job description): Ministry with our 6th-12th graders in fellowship, worship, discipleship, and mission work. Where did you grow up, or where are you originally from? I was born in Canberra, Australia, and grew up in Kent, Ohio. What can you tell us about your family? Married to Dan Bowlds for 25 years as of June 7, 2022. Three kids – Sam, Kylie,…

Director of Music Title: Music Minister Joined the OSLC staff on (start date): 5/3/22 Role on Team (basic job description): Coordinate, rehearse, supervise/direct all musical ensembles of the church, as appropriate. Assist the pastor(s) in planning the congregational services of the church. Where did you grow up, or where are you originally from?: Barranquilla, Colombia.  What can you tell us about your immediate family: My wife’s name is Melissa and we have a son named Owen. What do you enjoy about your work?: Getting to…

Where did you grow up, or where are you originally from? I was born in Wisconsin and raised in Idaho. I attended Grace Lutheran School in Pocatello, Idaho. What can you tell us about your immediate family (Names? Number of kids?) I have been married to my wonderful husband, Johan Stewart, since 2004. We have 5 boys. Philip, Daniel, Charles, Benjamin, and Matthew What do you enjoy about your work?  I enjoy being able to help provide a safe and nurturing center so…