Ministry Team

Pastor Brent Pennings

        I grew up on a dairy farm near Orange City, Iowa.  God’s initial call into ministry came when I was twelve years old, following a near-fatal accident while I was operating farm equipment. 

        God spared my life for a reason.  Following high school, I decided to enroll in the Pre-Seminary program at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa. After graduating from Dordt, I continued my preparation for ministry at Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan.  I received my Masters of Divinity degree and was ordained into ministry on October 31, 1989.  

        I married Dianne Slotegraaf, following my year internship, on August 20, 1988.  Dianne is from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.  We have three children: Kendra, Breanna, and Adam. Our family has served churches in Michigan and North Carolina before moving to Baldwinsville, New York.  

Council

 Elder: Tim Ebner                                                                         

 Deacons: Carleen Hodson, Harry Smith

Ministries

Adult Bible Study has two groups presently meeting.

 

Third Sunday at 6:00 pm, meets in various homes to study Spiritual Disciplines Companion by Jan Johnson. (see calendar for location)

 

Second and Fourth Sunday at 11:00 am, meets in church 

sanctuary. This group is studying Experiencing God by Henry 

Blakaby.

 

Men’s Bible Study meets at Panera Bread on NYS Route #31 (by Target) every Monday from 6:30 am until 7:30 am.  

VBS Sunday takes place the first Sunday of every month (September through May) from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Children ages four through twelve participate in a Bible lesson, praise and worship time crafts, and games.  A free lunch is also provided.

 

Puppet Ministry for elementary children; meets at various times throughout the year. 

  

Release Time is a ministry to the students at Palmer Elementary School. They are bussed to the church on Thursdays from 2:15 pm until 3:00 pm to learn basic Biblical truths.  This ministry will begin again in the Fall.