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Upcoming Events
Ladies Bible Study
Every Tuesday
9-10:15 am
Topic of Study: Book of Philippians
Study held in the Children’s Church room
Muffins and coffee provided.
Alive & United Young Adult Group
18-30 year old
Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday after church. Lunch is provided and is held in the lower level of the church.
Meets every last Friday of each month at 7 pm for Bible study around the campfire. Light meal and refreshments provided. The study is held at the church pavilion area located behind the church building.
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, November 15, 2025
8:30 am
Join us at Burkholder’s for breakfast. Price varies per person.
Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Group
Monday, October 20, 2025
7 pm
Come out and be a part of ‘conversations around the campfire’ at this men’s group. Light refreshments will be provided. Group will meet at the church pavilion area. We ask those attending to bring along a lawn chair.
Crochet Class
Every Thursday in October
6 – 8 pm
Project: Loopy Trees
Know how to crochet? Want to learn how to crochet? Consider being a part of this class beginning Thursday, October 2. A Loopy Tree will bring a touch of handmade charm to your holiday décor. These trees will look great on your mantel, table or part of your Christmas displays.
Supplies needed: (1) Skein of Worst Weight Yarn 4 (color of your choice) and Size 5 Crochet Hook
Light refreshment will be provided. Class held in the lower level of church building.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Noon
You are invited to join us immediately following service for lunch. Turkey will be provided. We appreciate those who plan to attend to kindly share a side dish or dessert.
Special Guests: Sam & Sherlyn Smucker
Sunday, November 16, 2025
9:30 am
Pastor Sam pioneered and served 40 years as lead pastor of Worship Center. In June 2017 he and his wife, Sherlyn transitioned into a new season of ministry. They have a vision to encourage churches to be passionate about reaching unchurched people and to see churches thrive, not just survive. Their desire is to see leaders rise up and lead their people in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Sam currently oversees Worship Center Ministers Network which consists of Pastors of churches, Missionaries, and other stateside and community ministries. He also serves as Regional Director for the Northeast Region of Rhema Ministers Association International.
Sam and Sherlyn speak at churches, pastor/leaders gatherings and Bible Schools stateside and internationally. Pastor Sam and Sherlyn also meet with pastors one on one to mentor, give counsel and encouragement.
Sam and Sherlyn graduated from Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sam also attended Pittsburgh School of the Bible. He has written one book entitled Renewing the Mind. He also co-wrote two books entitled The Fruit of the Spirit and Straight Talk to Leaders. Sherlyn has written three devotionals.
Sam and Sherlyn have four children, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren and reside in New Holland, Pennsylvania.
Senior Festive Fall Feast
Saturday, November 22, 2025
11 am – 1 pm
We are so thankful for our seniors! Make plans to be a part of this special ‘Festive Fall Feast’ at no cost to you. Fellowship, as well as fun activities, will fill this time to make it a memorable event! Click here to reserve your spot!
Church Information
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Church Location & Address: 4394 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875 (map)
Telephone: (814) 422-8133
Email Us:
faf@faithalivefellowshiponline.org
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Youth and Children Ministries
(Only meet during Sunday’s service)
We are committed to helping those in our care know God and grow to become like His Son, Jesus Christ
Ignite Your Faith Youth Group
7th – 12th Grade
Note: No class on the first Sunday of each month (Communion Sunday)
Kids of the Kingdom Children’s Church
1st – 6th grade
Note: No class on the first Sunday of each month (Communion Sunday)
Little Praisers Room
3 years old – Kindergarten
Little Blessings Nursery
7 months – 2 years old
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Meet Our Team
Chris Korn Sr., Pastor
Chris Korn has pastored Faith Alive Fellowship since December 2001. His endeavor has been to nourish the body of Christ with words of faith and good doctrine (1 Tim. 4:6, Eph. 4:11-15) and to lead and live by example (1Tim. 3:1-7, 2 Tim. 2:15).
Pastor Chris is a 1999 graduate of Rhema Bible Training College. He and his wife, Irene, have been married for over 38 years. They have four children and ten grandchildren.
Irene Korn, Church AdministratorIrene enjoys serving in the ministry alongside her husband to help those in need of hope and encouragement that can only come through the Word of God. Her passion to share the gospel with children of all ages has led her to serve in various children and youth ministry roles. She continues to actively minister on a monthly basis to nursery-aged children. She also leads a weekly Ladies’ Bible Study.
David Cox, Music Minister
David is a lifelong Music-Maker, from starting to compose and play the piano at age 8 in his hometown of Anderson, IN. He was called to the ministry at age 13. David went to college at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK where he received degrees in Sacred (Church) Music and Music Composition. He composed an opera for his Composition degree. David also received a 2-year ministerial degree from Rhema Bible Training Center just outside Tulsa, with an emphasis in the teaching ministry. David has served 10 churches including Faith Alive Fellowship in now 6 different states in 30 years of being a Music Minister/Associate. He is currently working on his second opera. His vision is to use opera as an evangelistic tool. David loves being in the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, etc., and travel
Autumn Fetterolf, Youth Leader
Autumn Fetterolf has been youth leader of Ignite Your Faith Youth Group for over 11 years. She is ordained through Rhema Bible Training College. Autumn’s desire to see faith in Christ formed in young people’s lives. She takes a very practical and humorous approach to teaching the Word of God. By her using real-life examples throughout messages, she makes it easy for the youth to grasp how to apply the Word to their everyday lives.
Ignite Youth Group is a family with a goal to know that God loves them, know that He is for them, and know that He wants a relationship with them. Autumn and her husband, Preston have been married for over 20 years and they have four children.
Ignite Youth Group is a family with a goal to know that God loves them, know that He is for them, and know that He wants a relationship with them. Autumn and her husband, Preston have been married for over 20 years and they have four children.
Russel & Stephanie Burkholder, Children’s Church Leaders
Russel and Stephanie have been involved in children’s ministry for more than 13 years, including the last 8 years as a couple at Faith Alive Fellowship. They have always had a heart for children and participated as teenagers in various Vacation Bible Schools and children’s ministries, including in the city of Lancaster, PA.
Russel and Stephanie’s vision is to grow the church through our children’s ministry. Their goal is to impress upon kids biblical truths and stories at a level they can understand and retain. They also recognize the importance of teaching children how to worship with freedom in spirit and in truth.
Stephanie is currently employed as LPN. Russel owns a local grocery supermarket, Burkholder’s Country Market. They have been married for 15 years and have 3 children.
David & Grace Fetzer, Young Adult Leaders
David and Grace Fetzer lead the Alive and United young adult group at Faith Alive Fellowship. Being young adults themselves, their heart is to work with others in their church family to navigate the transitions of adulthood while keeping their eyes on God.Grace is an high school agriculture teacher and David is a mechanic. Together, they are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where young people can grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and support one another through the challenges of this season of life.
Their mission is simple: grow together, stay grounded in Christ, and live alive and united in purpose.
WE BELIEVE… The Scriptures- The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1: 21; 1 Thess. 2:13).
WE BELIEVE…The Godhead- Our God is one, but manifested in three Persons- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal (Deut. 6:4; Phil. 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28, 16:28, 1:14). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 14:16, 15:26).
WE BELIEVE… Man, His Fall, and Redemption- Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. The Bible says, “…all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”, and “… There is none righteous, no, not one” (Rom. 3:23, 3:10). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Rom. 5:14, John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and in us made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8-10).
WE BELIEVE…Water Baptism-Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of a Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).
WE BELIEVE…Baptism with the Holy Ghost- The Baptism with the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in the dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accomplished by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt. 3:11, John 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 2:38-39; 19:1-7).
WE BELIEVE…Sanctification- The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 1:13).
WE BELIEVE…Divine Healing – Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the Atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Mark 16:16; James 5:14, 15; 1 Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4, 5).
WE BELIEVE… Resurrection of the Just and the Return of our Lord- The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, ” …this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in the manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” His coming is imminent. When He comes, “…the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air…” (Acts 1:11, 1 Thess. 4:16-17). Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 5:10; 20:6).
WE BELIEVE… Hell and Eternal Retribution- The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The term “eternal” and “everlasting” used in describing and duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God. (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20).
Ministries Supported
Abundant Living Ministries, Lititz, PA
Go ReEntry Specialists, Bellefonte, PA
Moore Life Ministries, Branson, MO
Pregnancy Resource Clinic, State College, PA
Rhema Bible Training Bible College, Tulsa, OK
Rhema Bible Training Bible College, Chandigarh, India
Uttermost Ministries, Apia, Samoa