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Continuing the work of Jesus Peacefully ~ Simply ~ Together |
Free Spring Church of the Brethren 670 Free Spring Church Road, Mifflintown (Van Wert), PA 17059 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” Matthew 28:19 |
PASTOR
Terry Smith has been the pastor at Free Spring since August of 1995, along with Wanda his actively supporting wife. He has served the Juniata County School District as a teacher or assistant principal for the last 31 years. He received his undergraduate and Master of Educational Administration degrees from The Pennsylvania State University and his Master of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Indiana (May 2002).
Pastor Terry and his wife Wanda reside in Bunkertown where they have lived for almost thirty years and where he was licensed into the ministry of the Church of the Brethren. They have three adult children, Jeremy, Amy, and Randy, who are Penn State Nittany Lions, also.
Terry regards the opportunity to minister as both teacher and pastor a real blessing and responsibility. While his schedule is demanding, it does offer a wealth of experiences that help him to relate to people of all ages on a personal basis. Meeting and greeting people before Sunday School or church services are more than mere routine for him. Wanda is involved with children ministries such as Sunday School, Junior Church, and Vacation Bible School.
He emphasizes, "I am really interested in what is happening in people's lives and look forward to talking with them. It amazes me how much people grow over the years as you minister with them on Sundays, at the hospital, in their homes, or during special service projects. When you know how much trust they place in your leadership, it is a humbling feeling. There have been so many formative events, baptisms, child dedications, weddings, funerals, and communions, which have drawn us closer together as a faith family."
Pastor Terry is a firm believer that ministry is something that is done with you and not to you. The number of people involved in the planning and directing of activities at Free Spring is evidence of that belief. It is also apparent that the welcoming nature of the congregation has offered a home to people from several denominational backgrounds. Free Spring may just be the church home you have been looking for.
Listen to our Sermons
2023
| DATE | SCRIPTURE | TITLE | SPEAKER |
| 24 Sep 23 | Matthew 20:1-16 | “I CHOOSE TO GIVE” | Terry Smith |
| 17 Sep 23 | Romans 14:1-12 | “Accountable to God” | Terry Smith |
| 10 Sep 23 | Romans 13:8-14 | “YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS” | Terry Smith |
| 03 Sep 23 | Romans 12:9-21 | “LIVE IN HARMONY” | Terry Smith |
| 27 Aug 23 | Romans 12:1-8 | “THINK WITH SOBER JUDGMENT” | Terry Smith |
| 20 Aug 23 | Matthew 15:10-28 | “HAVE MERCY ON ME, LORD” | Terry Smith |
| 13 Aug 23 | Romans 10:5-15 | “WHO WILL BE SAVED” | Terry Smith |
| 06 Aug 23 | Romans 5:1-5 | “A BROKEN HEART” | Terry Smith |
| 30 Jul 23 | Romans 8:26-39 | “I AM CONVINCED” | Terry Smith |
| 23 Jul 23 | “GIDEONS MESSAGE” | Ted Burchfield | |
| 16 Jul 23 | Exodus 32:1-11,20 & 35 | “NO MILK FROM A GOLDEN CALF” | Tim Henry |
| 09 Jul 23 | Romans 7:15-25a | “WHO WILL RESCUE ME” | Terry Smith |
| 02 Jul 23 | Romans 6:12-23 | “THE FREE GIFT OF GOD” | Terry Smith |
| 25 Jun 23 | Matthew 10:24-39 | “THIS IS NOT EASY” | Terry Smith |
| 18 Jun 23 | Romans 5:1-8 | “OUR FATHER'S LOVE” | Terry Smith |
| 11 Jun 23 | Matthew 9:9-13 | “I DESIRE MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE” | Terry Smith |
| 04 Jun 23 | Matthew 18:16-20 | “TEACH THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING” | Terry Smith |
| 28 May 23 | Acts 2:1-21 | “ALL OF THEM WERE FILLED” | Terry Smith |
| 21 May 23 | John 17:1-11 | “THE TIME HAS COME” | Terry Smith |
| 14 May 23 | John 14:15-21 | “IF YOU LOVE ME” | Terry Smith |
| 07 May 23 | John 14:1-14 | “Believe Me That I Am” | Terry Smith |
| 30 Apr 23 | John 10:1-10 | “HIS VOICE IS KNOWN” | Terry Smith |
| 23 Apr 23 | Luke 24:13-35 | “WHAT ARE YOU DISCUSSING” | Terry Smith |
| 16 Apr 23 | John 20:19-31 | “Reach Out Your Hand” | Terry Smith |
| 09 Apr 23 | John 20:1-18 | “DIFFERENT THAN EXPECTED” | Terry Smith |
| 09 Apr 23 | “EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE” | Pete Brummer | |
| 02 Apr 23 | Matthew 21:1-11 | “WHO IS THIS” | Terry Smith |
| 26 Mar 23 | John 11:1-45 | “DO YOU BELIEVE THIS” | Terry Smith |
| 19 Mar 23 | John 9:1-41 | “AMAZING GRACE FOR YOU” | Terry Smith |
| 12 Mar 23 | Romans 5:1-11 | “Hope Does Not Disappoint Us” | Terry Smith |
| 05 Mar 23 | John 3:1-17 | “HOW CAN THESE THINGS BE” | Terry Smith |
| 26 Feb 23 | Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 | “TRULY I TELL YOU” | Terry Smith |
| 19 Feb 23 | 2 Peter 1:16-21 | “BE ATTENTIVE TO THIS” | Terry Smith |
| 12 Feb 23 | Matthew 5:21-37 | “YOU HAVE HEARD, BUT I SAY” | Terry Smith |
| 05 Feb 23 | Matthew 5:13-20 | “ARE YOU THE SALT OF THE EARTH” | Rodney Pry |
| 29 Jan 23 | Matthew 5:1-12 | “WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE” | Terry Smith |
| 22 Jan 23 | Matthew 4:12-23 | “LEAVING THE BOAT” | Terry Smith |
| 15 Jan 23 | John 1:29-42 | “THIS IS THE SON OF GOD” | Terry Smith |
| 08 Jan 23 | Matthew 3:13-17 | “LET IT BE NOW” | Terry Smith |
| 01 Jan 23 | Matthew 2:1-12 | “OVERWHELMED WITH JOY” | Terry Smith |
“Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.”
Psalm 34:3
