It’s finally fireplace weather!
Dear PCF family, let’s get caught up. Last week I was out of town and that’s why there was no blog.
First I want to inform everyone of some sad news. Larry Niemann’s son Nick passed away this past week.
Nicholas Roy “Nick” Niemann, 44, of Maryville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born July 10, 1981, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the beloved son of Lawrence V. Niemann Jr. and the late Carol A. (Pederson) Niemann.
A proud and decorated U.S. Army Veteran, Nick honorably served his country with the National Guard and the Army’s 101st Airborne Division, completing two tours in Iraq. During his time with the “Screaming Eagles” he earned a reputation as a natural leader and dependable mentor, serving as a Team Leader, Squad Leader, and Platoon Sergeant. He received numerous awards for his service. Notably, during “The Surge” in 2007, he received the distinguished title of Soldier of the Year. This Honor led him to be combat promoted to SGT E5 and to earn the Combat Infantryman Badge.
In celebration of his life, a memorial visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until time of a service at 7:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest with full military honors in a private family service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
In lieu of floral tributes, a GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/894130b8d) has been established to guide his daughter, Alyssa through her college years.
Please lift Larry, Jan, and their family in prayer.
Our October 11th lasagna dinner raised $2,100.00 for the Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills IL. The board agreed to match that amount for a total donation from PCF of $4,200.00! Wonderful. Thank you everyone.
Tonight is Choir rehearsal in the sanctuary at 6:30pm.
Robin Hlava, our Sunday School director, is planning a Holiday surprise with our Sunday school little ones. She and Bonni will be working together to have our kids do a special song or songs for the Holidays. I’ll keep you posted.
It is hard to believe that we are getting so close to the Holiday season. It is the perfect time to get gather your family at church on Sunday mornings at 10:30am.
Proverbs 15:23. “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!”
Be kind, be generous, love one another as Jesus taught. He said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
See you Sunday! pastor kent