Faith Presbyterian Church PCUSA

  ITEMS OF INTEREST

February  1  Sarah Stonecypher
February  2  Breanna Barton
February  9  George Patterson
February 10  Bill Burnett
February 10  Derek Caplinger
February 17  Carol Caplinger 
February 18  Duane Brudevold
February 18  Dick Caplinger
February 18  Cody Cazier
February 19  Merle St. John
February 20  Alex Watson
February 23  Bryan Johnson
February 24  Brad Rozema
February 26  Kathy Burnett
February 27  Wes Stonecypher
February 28  Don Horneck

February 14  Marti & Paula Wolcott

February  5    Lay Reader – Joe Cobb
February  12    Lay Reader – Michelle Curtis
February  19    Lay Reader – John Driesen
February  26    Lay Reader – Woody Koenig

From the Pastor

“Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.”
      Hebrews 11:1 (Contemporary English Version)

There are very few assurances in the world.  In fact, we are repeatedly told that taxes and death are the only things we can be sure of.  Scripture assures me that there is something better than either of those options to which I can look forward.

Even death is not formidable, given what I heard at two funerals this past week.  The quality of the selfless lives that were testified to told me that there are numerous Christians quietly acting out the gospel good news every day.  To these saints, there has always been the hope that their faithfulness would result in changed lives.  I am confident that they are being eternally rewarded for their efforts.

What I have seen repeatedly in life, and am sure that we can count on, is attempts to accommodate the personal preferences of the world.  The ethics of the gospel have been legislated into neutrality wherever someone felt their rights were being hindered.  What encourages me is the continued selflessness of those who act out the gospel commands, “for it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. (I Peter 2:15)”

I do not need any further proof of the Kingdom of God, for I have glimpsed it in the lives of the saints.  Faith is the only assurance I need.


Pastor Duane



At the March meeting of Session, the following assignments for the coming year were selected:

Finance/Stewardship—Oren Walker
Deacons – Linda Deeds
Nominating – Shelly Caplinger & Oren Walker
Building/Grounds – Linda Deeds & Don Horneck
Worship – Paula Wolcott & Francie Hansell
Christian Education – Dick Caplinger & Francie Hansell
Nurture/Fellowship – Shelly Caplinger
Mission/Evangelism – John Driesen & Midge Harris
Capital Campaign – Tom Worstell
Treasurer – Jim Deeds

Please feel free to contact Session members if you have any concerns, help to offer, suggestions, etc., in their area of responsibility.

Peggy Burns            567-3970
Linda Deeds            567-3008
Wes Stonecypher    922-6390
Woody Koenig         567-3322
Bill Mallory               567-0846
Kathy Mallory           567-0846
Gabrielle Gerard      567-0223
Don Ranne              377-1633