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B Y R E V. S U S A N C L AY TON, AS S OCIATE PAS TOR , CONGREGAT IONAL CARE & ADULT FAIT H F ORMAT ION AND RE V. D AV I D S E A M ON, AS S OCIATE PAS TOR , FAITH FORMAT ION
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he next time you hear someone tell their story, we want you to listen closely for one particular part. Pay attention to the point when they say their faith grew. Many times, people will say that their faith grew during the toughest times in their lives. And then they’ll say that engaging with God, God’s Word, their church community and God’s work in the world is what sustains them through the other times. The answer is God. The answer is God’s Word. The answer is God’s people. The answer is God’s work in the world. So, what’s the question? Whichever one you’re facing right now. What do I need to do to get my life back on track? Who could possibly understand the pain I feel? This past year has been one of the toughest times we can recall. And yet, God has been gracious and faithful through all of the ups and downs we’ve faced. We have
IPC ME MBERS OVERL OOKED T HE CIT Y F OR SUNSET COCKTAIL S AND SU P P ER O N J UNE 17 T O KICK OF F IPC CONNECT, A NEW MINIST RY OF CONGREGAT IO N A L C A RE OFFE R ING OPPORT UNIT IES F OR IPC ADULT S T O CONNECT.
missed you! And we’re so thankful that our church doors are open once again. This summer we’ve seen: • More than 80 children at VBS with 35 adult volunteers
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Approximately 65 children at Bible Times Marketplace with 25 youth volunteers and 40 adult volunteers Close to 150 members gathering at the Cooley’s for our first IPC CON TIN U E D O N P G 5
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Meet New IPC Pastor Kevin Long P G 4
Farewell to Interim Pastor Dr. Steve Goyer P G 6
IPC's Summer Learning Program PG 8
Hunger never takes a summer vacation PG 1 0
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How am I going to make it through this?
