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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 & Wanda Smith

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

Sanctuary

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


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