Leadership

Pastor Desi was appointed to serve Rupert United Methodist Church in July 2026. She previously served Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim, Washington, and Ashton Community United Methodist Church in Ashton, Idaho. Her ministry began in the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church, where she served congregations in Readfield, Peaks Island, and Newfield, Maine. Following the completion of her Master of Divinity degree at Boston University, she was ordained an Elder in the New England Conference and later transferred her membership to the Oregon-Idaho Conference.
Before entering pastoral ministry, Pastor Desi taught at the American International School in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and at the University of Southern Maine. Her educational background includes degrees in Visual Arts and English Literature from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania, as well as a degree in Agricultural Extension/Adult Education from Cornell University in New York.
Pastor Desi is passionate about helping congregations grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and live out Christ's love in their communities. She is the proud mother of two adult children, Farah Padamsee and Zain Padamsee, who both live in the Dallas, Texas, area. She loves music, art, and exploring trails with her dog, Buster. One of her favorite Bible verses is  "All things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to God's purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Joyce has been the Administrative Assistant of Rupert UMC since May of 2023.  She has 20+ years of experience doing secretarial and administrative work in several states including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado and Idaho. She worked as the Administrative Assistant for St. Luke’s Episcopal church in Idaho Falls in 2005-2006. Joyce returned to Idaho in October 2017 and has had hopes of serving in her “dream job” as a church secretary again some day.  Joyce gladly accepted the opportunity to work at Rupert UMC and loves her job. It truly is a “dream job”.

Sara Somsen-Fowler is a full time cattle rancher; she divides her time between her family's rotational properties and she hopes to continue the tradition for generations to come. Sara has had music in her life from the time she can remember, but her formal training started in junior high when a scheduling mixup resulted in her jumping to the choir class instead of band. After high school a music scholarship lead her to Idaho State University where she completed a music minor in voice before transferring to Utah State University in 2013. After graduating in 2016 with a degree in animal science, and minors in music and criminal justice, she never thought she'd use her music minor for more than personal development, but she had the opportunity to take over the chancel choir when Stan Bruns decided to retire. Sara has a great love for choral music and loves challenging herself and the choir with new music. She continues with Stan's mottos of "everyone is welcome" and "choir rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7:30!" But she also adds her own: "don't tell me you can't read music!"  

Pastor Dago and his congregation meet in the sanctuary at Rupert United Methodist at 2:00 p.m. each Sunday.

Pastor: Dagoberto Martinez Mesa
814 West 400 South, Heyburn, ID 83336
dagomartinez44@gmail.com
208-312-3080

Dear Family of Christ:
I would like to introduce myself so that you can know a little more about me. I was born in Nayarit, Mexico. I attended elementary school at the Mariano Ruiz General School. I also attended high school in Ninos Heros. I went to Chula Vista, California to get my pastor's degree. I also went to earn my Bachelor of Technology degree at Catch A Flame Ministry Inc. College in Santa Ana California, in liberation and Demonology Idaho. On February 11, 1992, in Idaho, I was a Northwest Chaplain. In that same year of December 28, 1992, I was ordained International Pentecostal #Certificate 113289. In 2004 I was ordained Pastor of Roca Firme Centro Milagros. In 2023 I joined with the United Methodist Church of Rupert, Idaho. We came together to rescue lives with the gospel, help others who are less fortunate. We both have services in the same location.
Rupert United Methodist Church
Miracle Center Pentecostal Roca Firme
Pastora Brenda SenePastor Rev. Dago MartinezPastor
Services 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Services 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Hearts Food Pantry
Monday 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All are Welcome
Sincerely,
Rev. Dagoberto Martinez


Pastor: Dagoberto Martinez Mesa
814 West 400 South, Heyburn, ID 83336
dagomartinez44@gmail.com
208-312-3080

Querida Familia de Cristo
Me gustaria presentarme para que conozcas un poco mas sobre mi. Naci en Nayarit, Mexico. Estudie la primaria en la Escuela General Mariano Ruiz. Tambien asisti a la escuela secundaria en Ninos Heros. Fui a Chula Vista, California para obtener mi titulo de pastor. Tambien fui a obtener mi Licenciatura en Tecnologia en Catch A Flame Ministry Inc. College en Santa Ana California, en liberacion y demonologia. El 11 de Febrero de 1992, en Idaho, yo era capellan del noroeste. En ese mismo ano del 28 de diciembre de 1992, fui ordenado Pentecostal Internacional # de certificado 113289. En el 2004 fui ordenado Pastor de Roca Firme Centro Milagros. En 2023 me uni a la Iglesia Metodista Un ida de Rupert, Idaho, nos unimos para rescatar vidas con el evangelio. Ayudar a otras personas meno afortunadas. Ambos tenemos servicios en la misma ubicacion.

Rupert Iglesia Metodista Unida
y Centro de Milagros RocaFirme Santa Pentecostal
Pastora Brenda SenePastor Rev. Dago MartinezPastor
Servicios 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Servicios 2 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sinceramente:
Rev. Dagoberto Martinez