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A Letter from Pastor Richard Strick
Glorify, Build,
REACH
The purpose of St. Peter’s First Community Church is to glorify God, build up the body of Christ, and reach out to those in our community and world to help them become
followers of Christ.
Eva
nge
l
SEPTEMBER
2015
Fresh Air
Sometimes the air just stinks.
Whether the root cause is mold,
running out of deodorant, or proving
you can eat the entire can of Bush’s
Baked Beans in one sitting,
sometimes we just need to open the
window and let a fresh wind fill the
musty spaces of our lives. It’s no
wonder that the Hebrew and Greek
words for air or breath (ruach and
pneuma respectively) are also used
for spirit. Just like cracking the
windows in your home or car, the
Holy Spirit can enter into the most
foul-smelling areas of our lives and
bring a freshness to everything we
say and do. But sometimes the
windows seem to stick and we need
help cracking them open. Here’s one
way St. Peter’s First is committing
to help you open the windows of
your soul to the work of God this
fall.
The Teaching Team, led by Dan
Jarvis, is kicking off five group
studies through Fresh Air: The Holy
Spirit For An Inspired Life by Jack
Levison. The studies will be highly
interactive discussions around the
reading and begin the week of
September 20th. Some will meet in
homes and others will meet at the
church. As I mentioned in August
23rd’s sermon, this is easily the
richest and easiest to read resource
on the Holy Spirit that I’ve come
across in my studies. Jack Levison,
the author, writes in the introduction
that he “aims to place the true
heritage of the holy spirit of God
back in your hands. My hope is that
it will lead you to a richer, more
robust experience rooted in the
resources of the Bible… this is no
friendly introduction. It will be
controversial. It will be provocative.
It will be unsettling because that is
the character of the holy spirit, at
least according to the record we
have in the Bible.”
There will be five groups offered
at various times throughout the week
to accommodate the busiest of
schedules and I strongly recommend
that all of you consider blocking out
time in those eight weeks to join one
of these groups so we can keep
growing and maturing in Christ
together for the sake of others. We
ask that participants donate $5
toward the cost of the books and
invite you all to join us on this
journey with the Holy Spirit this fall.
I can’t wait to see which of you will
be joining me in the group I’m a part
of!
Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27
Snacks Hildebrands and
Malones Dana Meyer and
Jill Gamlin Kalhoefers
Reader Barb Derr Jay Rinehart Jenna Strick Sandy Hacker
Acolyte Megan Engle Jana Krueger Claudia Wilson Gabe Baumgardner
Ring Bell Rick Chesterman Jennifer Braun Meyer kids Scott Baker
Sound System Drew Morrison Phil Engle Brian Royer David Morrison
Video Tech Ryan & Satin Lemon Barb Baker Claudia Wilson Sandy Hacker
Songleaders Ann Ambler, Lisa
Harter, Jim Hildebrand
Barb Steele, Adrian Halverstadt, David
Morrison
David Morrison, Becky Lyons, Bonnie Hosler
Ann Ambler, Lisa Harter, Jim Hildebrand
Open/Close Duty David Morrison Tom Jennings Tom Hosler Mike Lyons
Announcements David Morrison Ann Ambler Adrian Halverstadt David Morrison
Nursery Helper Robin Baker Megan Engle Nicole Baker Brandy Kalhoefer
Young Explorers Teacher/Helper
Megan Condry Kids upstairs for Baptism Sunday
Kids Ignite Teacher/Helper
Dianna Whitesell and Dawn Williams
Kids upstairs for Baptism Sunday
Megan Condry Megan Condry
Greeter-Wm St Shari Brinneman and
Claudia Wilson Laura Snider
Sandy and Kevin Shoemaker
Jennifer Braun
Ushers & Greeters - West
Theda and Vern Neel Karen and Jay Rinehart Dana and Fred Meyer Scott and Robin Baker
Usher & Greeters - East
Geoffrey Guy Geoffrey Guy Geoffrey Guy Geoffrey Guy
Usher - Center Gary Yeiter and
Adrian Halverstadt Rick Chesterman and
Rick Baker Tracy Blocker and
Terry Rodgers Adam Myers and
Phil Engle
If you are unable to volunteer as scheduled, please find a replacement and notify
Megan in the church office of the change as soon as possible.
Join us for the
YMCA-DROVER TOWN 5K
AND BLOCK PARTY
Pick up your YMCA-Drover Town 5K registration form in the William Street foyer or register online at
active.com. Early registration is available through August 27 for only $15 and through race day for $20!
Join us on September 12th, beginning at 9 a.m., for this fun event to benefit SPFCC and
showcase the beautiful Drover Town neighborhood!
Team Updates
Women’s Team:
THANK YOU to all who contributed to the rummage sale by bringing items
for the sale, helping out during the sale, helping with set up, sorting, and tear
down, and to those who purchased items! The rummage sale proceeds were
approximately $1,700, and a portion of the proceeds went toward purchasing
new vinyl tables to be used for various SPFCC events.
Youth and Children’s Ministry:
Please see the children and youth page for updates.
Fellowship Team:
Save The Dates!
Sunday, October 4: Walgreens will be offering the opportunity for flu shots
after church service. This will take place in the Fellowship hall during snack
time. More information will be in the Sunday bulletins.
Tuesday, October 27 at 12 p.m.: Seniors over 70 Luncheon is taking place!
Bring a friend and enjoy food, fun and fellowship!
Blessings to you and yours from the Fellowship Team:
Sally K., Sally M., Shari B., Claudia W., Laura S., and Jennifer B.
Finance Team:
July Unified Giving $10,527 Year to Date Giving $93,430
July Actual Expenses $14,163 Year to Date Expenses $110,156
July Budget Expenses $15,773 Year to Date Budget Expenses $117,160
Birthdays
09/02, Aden Kalhoefer
Richard Strick
Ray Scribner
09/03, Lauren Baker
09/04, Taylor Bowers
Efford Hamilton
09/05, Drew Morrison
09/07, JR Flynn
Nancy Rollo
09/10, Malijah Foust
09/12, Maureen Flynn
Mary Lapetina
John Myers
Kevin Shoemaker
09/13, Josh Mygrant
09/14, Mike Lyons
09/15, Phil Engle
Susan Enyeart
Anne Malone
09/18, John Hacker
Phyllis Meyer
09/19, Jeff Foust
09/20, Jane Collins
Arlene Switzer
09/22, Connie Baumgardner
Freda Martin
09/24, Lynn Gamble
Herbert Rollo
09/26, Kathy Krieg
09/27, Carla Bostel
09/29, Andy Miller
Anniversaries
09/04, Nancy and Rick Riggs
09/06, Bob and Jean Ann Heiney
09/08, Brian and Betsy Royer
09/14, Jim and Jody Kramer
09/18, Jay and Karen Rinehart
09/20, Kenny and Debbie Foust
09/29, Phil and Megan Engle
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The fall Membership Course will begin on September 27th. Sessions will be held on
Sundays from 5-7 p.m. through November 15th. Those participating in this course will eat
dinner together, study the book of Ephesians, read I Believe, and pray together throughout
the course. If you have not already signed up, but would like to participate, please contact
Megan Engle in the office at 260-356-7728 by August 31st. If you’ve found a faith
community that you call home here at St. Peter’s First, we invite you to consider signing
up for the course and becoming a member here at SPFCC.
Terri Lynn Fall 2015 Nuts & Candy Sale Order Forms are ready to be picked up! Please find an order
form on the following page. Additional order forms and brochures are available outside the sanctuary or in
the William Street foyer. Order deadline is Sunday, October 11th, 2015. Pick up your order form today and
feel free to take an extra form to share with others, as well!
SPFCC is planning to make and sell apple dumplings this fall! If you are interested in helping make the
dumplings, please contact Steve Schilling at (260) 224–2044 by September 6.
Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with
the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Then, SPFCC women 18 years and older,
Circle of Faith is for you! This year we will be studying The Best Yes by Lysa
Terkeurst. We generally meet the first Tuesday of the month, and our 2015-16
Kick-Off will be hosted by Linda Jennings, 5678 N. Meridian Road. Our evening will
begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st with a cook-out followed by an
introduction to the book as well as an overview of the exciting year we have planned.
If you need a ride or have a question, let Megan Engle know in our church office. You
can also purchase a copy of the book from Megan. Cost of the book is $5.
By the Book Prayer Meeting: Thanks for your continued support of the Associated Churches of Huntington
County By the Book program! You are invited to join in prayer for the By the Book program as the school
year begins. This school year’s By the Book classes start on September 8. Prayer meetings will be held on
Sunday, September 6 at 7 p.m. at two locations. Trailer 1 will be at the Flint Springs location, 1360 E. Tipton,
and Trailer 2 will be at the Lancaster location, 2932 W. 300 S. If you are not able to join at the trailer
locations, please join in praying for the program during your personal prayer time. Please pray for God’s
continued protection and guidance, for the teachers, volunteers, students, trailer mover, and board of the By
the Book program.
UTEC is currently hiring for positions paying $12 an hour with full benefits. If interested, contact WorkOne
at (260) 356-7109.
Save The Date!
The Autumn Steak Supper will take place on
Saturday, November 14.
Hope to see you there!
Terri Lynn Nuts and Candy
Fall 2015 Order Form
ASSORTED NUTS ( 1 lb bags) ID # Cost Each Quantity Total Cost
Fancy Mammoth Pecan Halves 60000 9.00
Fancy Pecan Pieces 60010 9.00
Light Walnut Halves & Pieces 60015 8.50
Deluxe Mixed Nuts (no peanuts 60025 9.00
Giant Salted Whole Cashews 60030 9.00
Colossal Natural Pistachios 60045 9.00
Whole Almonds roasted & salted 60050 8.50
Whole Almonds RAW 60052 8.50
Spanish Peanuts Roasted & Salted 60060 4.00
Heart Healthy Nut Mix NEW 60080 7.50
Fruit & Nut Mix 60084 6.00
Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 60087 6.00
Almond Cranberry Granola Mix 60089 6.00
Harvest Medley Mix 60095 9.00
ASSORTED CANDY (1 lb bags)
Chocolate Coated Pecans 62000 8.50
Chocolate Coated Giant Cashews 62005 8.00
Chocolate Coated Jumbo Raisins 62010 5.00
Chocolate Coated Bridge Mix 62015 6.50
Chocolate Coated Almonds 62020 7.50
Chocolate Coated Peanuts 62022 5.00
Giant Malted Milk Balls 62025 5.50
Dark Chocolate Cranberries 62027 6.00
Praline Pecans 62038 8.50
Chocolate Pecan Clusters 9oz box 62043 6.00
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Carmels 8oz box 62047 6.00
Dark Chocolate Mint Patties 8oz box 62048 6.00
Grand Total of Order
Name
Phone
Order deadline is Sunday, October 11, 2015
Payment at time of order is appreciated but not necessary. Thank you for your Order!
Make checks payable to ST. PETER'S FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH
Youth Update
*Youth group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30
pm. All middle and high school students are welcome to
attend.
*Youth Fall Calendar coming soon! This fall we will be
continuing in our Old Testament series as well as bringing
back many favorites like At the Table, Rec Nights, and
more. We will be helping with Blessings in a Backpack
(BIAB) on Wednesday, September 9th. Plan to meet at the
church at 6:25 pm that evening.
*Teen Night & Parenting Seminar: Sunday, September 13th,
6:30-8 pm at Crestview Middle School. Parents are invited
to come engage with nation-wide speaker and licensed
Mental Health Counselor Paige Clingenpeel as she addresses
issues facing teens and their families today. Teens are
welcome to attend for fun games and music from Attaboy
during the seminar.
Celebration Moment:
The youth loved our
evening out at the
Kelsey family’s home.
It was great to see the
youth having fun,
connecting in deeper
ways, and getting to
enjoy the outdoors.
Thanks so much to the
Kelseys for hosting this fun evening for our youth. a_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Homework Help
*The school year is already underway which means
Homework Help will be kicking off for the new year on
Monday, August 31st. The program is for Middle & High
School students and meets Mondays – Thursdays from
3:00-5:30 pm.
*We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to
provide assistance, support, and encouragement to the
students. We ask that you invest once a week from 3-4:15,
4:15-5:30, or 3-5:30. If you plan to help again this year or
would like to start helping, please contact Megan Condry for
more information.
*Back to School Snacks: Each day the students receive a
snack and drink to stimulate their minds and bodies for their
studies! If you would like to help us stock our pantry, please
drop off items in the William St. foyer between August 30-
September 13. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact Megan Condry.
Drink Ideas: Juice boxes, Kool-aid jammers, Hi-C, or
any other small individual bottles.
Snack Ideas: Individually packaged items: chips,
Pringles, cookies, crackers, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.
Celebration Moment: It’s been encouraging to talk with
students and volunteers about the upcoming year. The
excitement and enthusiasm from the volunteers about
returning this year to help out is such a joy.
Children’s Update
*Our Children’s Ministry Kickoff held on Sunday, August
16th, was a great celebration! The kids had a fun time
kicking off the year and our children’s ministry expansion.
Thanks to all who took time to visit our open house after the
service. Thanks for your continued support of the SPFCC
Children’s Ministry!
*Children’s Ministry Classes are:
Nursery (Infant – age 2)
Little Discoverers (Preschool: ages 3-5)
Young Explorers (K-2nd grade)
Kids Ignite (3rd -6th grade)
*We again want to thank our new and returning children’s
ministry volunteers. We are so thankful for all the time,
energy, and prayers you will invest in our kids this year. If
anyone is interested in joining our volunteer team, please let
Megan know. We are still in need of a few individuals to
help with the kids on Sunday mornings for this upcoming
year.
Celebration Moment: The support of the congregation
during our Children’s Ministry kickoff open house was
definitely a celebration. It was so encouraging to see people
walking through the rooms and interacting with the kids!
Please continue to pray for all the children & youth involved in these activities.
Pray for the volunteers who interact with them each week.
Obstacle Courses & Horses
My two favorite television shows are the Canadian drama,
Heartland, and American Ninja Warrior. They have easily taken
their rightful place as favorites because I connect deeply with both.
What I’ve come to love about Heartland over the last seven
seasons (that I’ve watched numerous times) and American Ninja
Warrior is the reality of the shows and also how much story is
involved. Heartland is a family drama that takes place in the
beautiful Canadian countryside. Immediately you are welcomed
into the story of those who live, work, and experience the
Heartland ranch. American Ninja Warrior is about people
overcoming grueling, crazy, and challenging physical obstacles but
is chalk full of the stories and journeys of the individuals involved.
The heart of the show, Heartland, is the lives of one particular
family and all that life brings. You quickly feel like the Bartlett/
Fleming clan is your family or a family you want to be a part of.
Their lives are just like yours: filled with pain, loss, challenges,
anger, misunderstandings, sadness, joy, celebration, love, and
hope. There is a beautiful underlying theme of redemption that
runs throughout the show. Things that are broken are made new.
Relationships that had been torn apart over time find a new reality.
One of the main characters in the show, Amy, has a gift for
working with horses. People will travel from all over to have her
work with their troubled, abused, or off kilter horse. Amy seeks to
understand the horse and the situation and never writes a horse off
because of one bad experience. It’s a trying battle in many cases,
but the key to her success is rooted in forming a bond of trust. She
then uses this to help the owner form this same relationship with
their own horse. Amy also provides hope for abused horses to
show them what a loving, trusting relationship looks like.
Another beautiful aspect of the show is family. How the
Bartlett/Fleming family chooses to live explains a lot about their
definition of family. In nearly every episode you see the family
gathering together around the table for a meal. There’s often a
joke about setting another place or what uninvited guest will arrive.
That’s the beauty of it. Everyone is welcome at their table. The
definition of family is rooted not in blood but in a deep relational
bond of love, trust, and community. Family is about the people
who will be there for you no matter what, the people who will
believe in you and push you forward, the people who you can hurt
and through love, mercy, and forgiveness, walk forward together.
Throughout the show, you see this motley crew stand with each
other through anything and form one of the most beautiful pictures
of family, love, community, and redemption that I’ve seen.
“Love is born when we misunderstand each other and make it
right.” Shauna Niequist
The connections between these two shows are pretty amazing
considering how different they really are. In American Ninja
Warrior redemption is such a clear theme as individuals fall or slip
up once and are out for the rest of the season. Instead of giving up,
they spend the entire next year training and pushing themselves
forward. It is an awesome moment to witness someone overcome
and stand atop the warped wall (check that out online) after a
devastating early exit previously. Last year Flip went out early and
was completely devastated. After receiving countless emails, mail,
and words of encouragement from people he knew and random
strangers, he got back in the game. He came out with a whole new
approach and it was awesome to see this transformation take place
in his life.
Even though the show is about the Ninja Warrior competition,
it really has very little to do with competition as we would
normally see it. It is one of the only sporting competitions of its
type where there is such a genuine support of one another and
family atmosphere. Everyone has each other’s back and wants the
next guy to succeed. There is always a fellow competitor on the
sidelines cheering and offering advice as someone attacks the
course. There are groups of individuals who have formed a deep
relationship through their ninja warrior experience and support one
another like family. A newbie was having trouble on one of the
obstacles and a ninja veteran yelled from the sidelines to wipe off
his shoes. Sure enough he conquered the obstacle. It’s that sense
of unity, community, and vision that if someone wins we all win.
As I watch, I find myself wanting to be a part of both of these
beautiful communities. In both I think I’d find a family/
community of people I care deeply about and that also care deeply
for me. A group of people that will be there for one another
through anything. I can’t help but think of the body of Christ when
I think about these two pictures of family. What a unique, diverse,
unexpected, and yet beautiful community we are gathered together
around Christ’s table. We are united by blood, Christ’s blood for
us. My life is far from that of either of these shows because I don’t
look out my window and see the Canadian countryside and I do not
have a homemade ninja gym in my backyard. But what I do have
are these same beautiful experiences of redemption, love, family,
and community. I have moments and opportunities where I
experience the body of Christ. I have that same sense of
belonging, of being myself, and of being supported that draw me to
both of these shows.
Where do you find community? Where do you experience this
beautiful picture of the body of Christ in your life? Spend some
time with God asking him to reveal these places and opportunities
for redemptive community
for you.
A Letter from Megan Condry
HKC Update
*HKC (Huntington Kids Club) will be kicking off the new year on Monday, September 21st. HKC
meets on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm for kids in 2nd-6th grade (or ages 8-12). Registration
forms will be available in the William St. foyer later this month.
*Van Driver Needed: We are looking for someone to drive the SPFCC church van to transport kids to
and from HKC on Monday evenings. This volunteer would need to be available from 6-6:30 pm and
8:30-9 pm each Monday. If you are interested in this or other volunteering opportunities with HKC
please let Megan Condry know.
Celebration Moment: The kids have had a blast this summer as we’ve learned about the armor of God.
It’s so encouraging to see them remembering the different pieces of armor and applying how they can
be used to their lives!
SPFCC September Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6:30 pm Circle of Faith at Jennings Home HH
2 8 am-12 pm Garden to Table
6:30 pm Choir Practice
7 pm The Flock (Youth)
HH
3 HH
4
5
6 9:30 am Worship
7 Labor Day - SPFCC Office Closed Hispanic Fellowship
8 SrPak Prep
6 pm YSB Parenting Class
6:30 pm Council HH
9 6:30 pm Choir Practice
7 pm The Flock (Youth) HH
10 5:30-7 pm Meal Ministry HH
11
12 9 am YMCA - Drover Town 5K and Block Party
4 pm Smith/Jarvis Wedding
13 9:30 am Worship and Baptism Sunday
14 6:30 pm HKC Buddy Kickoff HH
15 HH
16 6:30 pm Choir Practice
7 pm The Flock (Youth)
HH
17 HH
18
19
20 8 am Men’s Breakfast
8:30 am Children’s Team Meeting
9:30 am Worship
21 9:30 am Cooking with Love
6 pm Something Biblical practice
6:30 pm HKC Kickoff
Hispanic Fellowship
HH
22 SrPak Prep 6:30 pm Women’s Team Meeting HH
23 6:30 pm Choir Practice 7 pm The Flock (Youth) HH
24 5:30-7 pm Meal Ministry HH
25
26 Young Adults Gathering 7 pm Women’s Outing to see Chonda Pierce
27 9:30 am Worship 5-7 pm Membership Class
28 5:30 pm Worship Team Meeting
6:30 pm HKC
6:30 pm Property Team Meeting
HH
29 HH
30 6:30 pm Choir Practice 7 pm The Flock (Youth) HH
*HH denotes Homework Help program, which runs from 3 - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday of each week in the Fellowship Hall.
A Note From the Ministry Coordinator:
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me
with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
Have fun! By definition, fun is someone or something
that is amusing or enjoyable. I often say, “I want to do
something fun,” but when someone asks me what that
means, I don’t really have an answer. What is fun? Can we
“have fun” in this day simply by enjoying what surrounds
us…the sunshine, the flowers, the sound of laughter, not to
mention the people in our lives? When I try to pinpoint
what I mean by “fun,” I realize I’m often seeking a feeling
that isn’t easy to find or achieve, and it makes me wonder,
“Does God want me to have fun?”
Thankfully, I’ve been reassured the answer is a
resounding YES! “The best that people can do is eat, drink,
and enjoy their work. I saw that even this comes from God,
because no one can eat or enjoy life without
him” (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25). As I have reflected on
whether or not my desire for fun is a Godly desire, I’m
realizing that, although I wish I could, maybe I can’t plan
fun. God places many things in my life that can be, and
should be, fun if only I would slow down long enough to
appreciate these things for what they are worth. I’ve had to
force myself to stop wandering ahead and instead to focus
on enjoying the present. When I’m in the middle of
something I enjoy, I’m often thinking about the ten things I
need to accomplish later in the day. When I’m out running
in the morning or when I’m playing with Eloise until she
goes to bed at night, I have to consciously ask God to keep
me in the moment instead of looking ahead to this activity
being finished so that I can cross more items off my to do
list. By focusing on the present, I’m better able to enjoy
fun experiences when God presents them. Things don’t
always go the way I plan or turn out the way I expect, but
that doesn’t mean I can’t have fun in these moments. I’m
continually humbled as God teaches me that I don’t need
to take myself so seriously and that it’s okay to laugh at
myself. This, too, can be fun!
As I reflect on fun, another question comes to mind, “Is
my desire for fun in some way a desire for God?” I think “I
want to do something fun,” could often be restated as, “I
want to experience God.” How do we experience God? We
seek Him. God tells us, “You will seek me and find me
when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
Seeking God with my WHOLE heart is tough. I recently
read a devotional by Lysa TerKeurst that aligned well with
what I’ve been learning. In it, she states, “Seeking – really
seeking – is more than just reading a few verses from the
Bible in the morning and trying to be a good person that
day. Seeking requires me to sacrifice the things I feel
compelled to chase so I can be available to notice God’s
clear direction” (http://proverbs31.org/devotions/devo/
what-are-you-missing/). God will direct us…if we let Him.
My recent experiences with trying to “find fun” make me
realize I’m still trying way too hard to find my own way. “I
wonder sometimes why I feel a little insecure – a little
unsettled – a little disappointed with things I thought
would make me so happy” (Lysa TerKeurst). Instead of
being present in the things that make me happy, I’m
distracted by trying to achieve something more. When I
slow down enough to allow God to direct my path, He
shows me that fun is all around me and that opportunities
to experience Him are surrounding me. I don’t need to seek
fun. I need to seek Him. In doing so, I will find Him, and
He will lead me to the things He knows will satisfy my
deepest desires.
The challenge in this
for me is seeking God with
my WHOLE heart. That
means intentionally doing
something each day that
helps me experience God.
As I sacrifice the things I
feel compelled to chase, as
I stop seeking fun, and instead seek God with my whole
heart, I realize experiencing God becomes a way of life
and having fun happens naturally. God isn’t present only in
certain situations or scenarios, but in all we do. Often, the
challenge to seek God with my whole heart becomes a
challenge for me to relax, breathe, laugh, play, and explore.
It’s a challenge to be still before God, a challenge to
experience God in the everyday messes in which I find
myself, a challenge to enjoy the silliness of life.
May you spend time reflecting on what it means to
seek God with your whole heart. May you experience God
this day. And, in doing so, may you have fun enjoying the
things that surround you...the sunshine, the flowers, the
sound of laughter, the people, and, most importantly,
God’s presence in your life! ~Megan Engle
PRAYER REQUESTS: Please continue to pray for:
The family of Stu Wechsler after his recent passing.
Don Malone and family as Don deals with health issues.
Susan Enyeart as she deals with health issues.
Update: Jessica Goodwin, daughter of Holly Goodwin, Susan Enyeart’s aide, has
improved quite a bit since her car accident earlier this year. Your prayers as she
continues the recovery process are appreciated.
All those facing financial, emotional, spiritual, and health stresses.
Eva
ng
el
ST. PETER’S FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH 206 ETNA AVENUE HUNTINGTON, IN 46750
Worship 9:30 am Conversation and Refreshments
10:45am
Glorify, Build,
REACH
The purpose of St. Peter’s First Community Church is to glorify God, build up the body of
Christ, and reach out to those in our community and world to help them become followers of
Christ.
ST. PETER’S FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH
phone: 260.356.7728
fax: 260.356.7514
email: [email protected]
web: www.spfcc.org
https://www.facebook.com/StPetersFirstCommunityChurch
Megan Engle, Ministry Coordinator
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm
Richard Strick, Pastor
260.224.2146
Becky Lyons, Financial Secretary
Megan Condry, Youth & Children’s Director
419.733.1272
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is
made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly
about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9