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.

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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.

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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: stpetersfirst@att.net

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

rstrickbttc@yahoo.com

Becky Lyons, Financial Secretary

stpetersfirstcom@yahoo.com

Megan Condry, Youth & Children’s Director

419.733.1272

megancondry@gmail.com

“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