Markert Family Endowment
Supporting RUMC teenagers in attending international mission trips
International mission trips can be a powerful, faith-deepening experience for teenagers. Stepping outside their comfort zones, they encounter new cultures and challenges that broaden their worldview and help them see through God’s eyes. These trips foster humility, compassion, and a heart for service, offering teens a chance to live out their faith and share God’s love in a meaningful, hands-on way.
Markert International Missions Scholarship
Effective March 2028
Are you a teenager wanting to attend a Mission Trip through RUMC?
Talk to your Students Minister or Trip Leader for guidance.
The annual earnings from the Markert Family Endowment will be made available for the Markert International Missions Scholarship awarded to a high schooler who is in active status with RUMC Students Ministry.
A. Eligible candidates are approaching their senior year in high school or recently graduated from high school and are approaching their first year in college and needs funding otherwise would not be able to attend.
B. The scholarship is applied to cover the student’s established cost organized by the trip leader. Excess funds may then be applied to the team leader’s general costs for the same trip unless the excess funds may cover the cost of another scholarship(s).
C. Winner(s) are selected by the RUMCF Board of Directors based on a one-page essay as to why the student should be awarded. The Essay is submitted by the student no later than March 1st. Submit the essay directly to the RUMCF Executive Director and copy the RUMC Students Minister.
D. Of the time of submission, if no international trip is scheduled within RUMC Students, the scholarship may be awarded and used at a later date or join the RUMC Missions team on their international trip.
Meet Bob and Woody
Bob and Woody are truly a dynamic duo—full of joy, love, and a deep commitment to faith and community. Their story began on a double date, where Bob, a Buckhead native, found himself more interested in Woody, a Sandy Springs local, than his own date. One dance later, the rest was history. Woody often says she fell in love with Bob’s family before she fell for him. The couple married on March 19, 1966, and their journey together has been full of love, laughter, and service.
In 1985, along with their daughter Ginger, they joined Roswell United Methodist Church and quickly became active members of the Bereans Sunday School class—a vibrant group that keeps them socially and spiritually engaged. Always eager to learn, Bob takes classes through Senior Enriched Living, while Woody shares her time and heart with the RUMC Kindergarten and Preschool and both attend regular Bible studies. Their passion for youth ministry deepened when their granddaughter Avery joined the RUMC Student Ministry and was awarded the 2021 Harry Hall Scholarship; this inspired Woody and Bob to open an endowment to benefit scholar funds for teens to experience missions.
For over two decades, Bob and Woody have faithfully served at North Fulton Community Charities, taking regular Tuesday shifts. Bob has also participated in several mission trips with RUMC—Honduras being his favorite. Through their lives of faith and service, Bob and Woody hope to inspire others to embrace missions with the same heart and dedication.
Meet the Markert Family
Three generations enjoying the Nutcracker
Ginger's wedding day to Peter, featured with with her father, Bob. - September 1997
Bob has a twin brother, Bill, and a sister, Peggy Hubbell, who is married to Methodist Pastor Floyd Hubbell. The friendship among these siblings are close, joyous and is special blessing.
Bob and Woody married on March 19, 1966
Bob retired from Solo Cup Company with 30 years as a Solo Cup salesman and then drove for Enterprise Rent-a-Car for 20 years.
Woody retired from Colgate-Palmolive in Logistics. And now volunteers for RUMC and North Fulton Charities.
Young Avery Brusa who is the only grand child of Woody and Bob.
Born Elaine Woodall, Woody acquired the nickname "Woody" by her school friends for Woodall. Woodall is from her Irish immigrant father's name.
Bob and his twin brother, Bill
Ginger met Peter Brusa in 1994 and Malone Dodson married them in 1997. The family jokes that Peter is a "Markert".
Woody's little sister, Carol Seitz, is a special part of their family.
Peter and Ginger traveled through Scotland learning about their family roots.
"Avery" Day is a Great Day
Avery Brusa is a winner of the 2021 Harry Hall Scholarship. This is a RUMCF scholarship awarded to RUMC high school seniors for their well balance of faith, school, and extra curricular.
Ginger’s In-laws, Carole and Jim Brusa (left), were best friends of Bob and Woody’s. The families merged beautifully.
Avery graduated from Pope High School 2021.
Serving missions together make moments with family even more cherished.