About the Couple
Paul and Cheryl were married on October 21, 1966, and were encountered on June 9, 1995. In 2003, God provided an opportunity for Cheryl to work in the UME home office. Paul joined her a few years later and they spent many years as staff and volunteer presenting Team Couple with generosity and grace, touching many couples along the way. Cheryl entered the presence of her savior Tuesday, May 10, 2022. They were Ham & Egg Award Recipients in 2022.
Involvement in United Marriage Encounter
Team Couple 1998 - 2018
Prayer Couple
MESF Staff 2003 - 2021
Ham & Egg Recipients 2022
Steve & Pam Chapman, Executive Director of MESF
Pam and I met Paul and Cheryl Hawotte on our first Weekend together in Kansas City in 2006. They were the Admin couple with Smith’s, Allen’s, and Chapman’s as their trusty team.  At that Weekend we had no idea of the journey that God had planned for the four of us. We have been so blessed to have worked with them as TRC Chaircouple, Executive Couple, Staff, fellow Team Couple, and best of all friends. As we traveled and worked together we learn to appreciate their commitment and passion for Christ and for his church.  Cheryl cared deeply about marriages and gave sacrificially to help transform marriages around the world. Her legacy is stamped into couples’ lives, their families, and their communities. Paul and Cheryl can rejoice together for running a good race.  Pam and I will treasure our time together and call it a REAL BLESSING. Thank you, Cheryl Hawotte.
Bob and Jaylen Katzman
In Loving Memory to a woman whose partnership with her spouse helped to change our marriage and impact countless others. Â Forever grateful.
Rich and Pam ViPond
Cheryl always put God front and center in her life. Â She and Paul credited UME for the exponential gift of communication in their marriage. Â Well done!
Carl and Peggy Priest
We were so blessed to know and work with Cheryl through UME. Â Paul and Cheryl have been a big part of our UME journey.