Syracuse Church Of God To Host Perceptions-To-Reality Weekend
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Church of God will host a Perceptions-to-Reality Weekend, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20-21.
This free educational event will offer information and cultural insights into the issues impacting the Wawasee community. The public is invited to attend, said a news release from the Syracuse Church of God.
Seven guest speakers who serve the community in various capacities are scheduled to speak. On Friday evening, Syracuse Police Chief James Layne will speak at 6:30 p.m. followed by Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott at 7 p.m. and Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday speakers will be Rick Patton, director of Enchanted Hill Bowen Center at 6:30 p.m.; Steve Perek, Wawasee High School assistant principal at 7 p.m.; Compass Director Kristen Steffen of the Wawasee-Syracuse Ministerial Association at 7:30 p.m.; and Phil Rich-Oest at 7:45 p.m. speaking about his experience with addiction.
Both evening sessions will conclude with a question-and-answer period followed by coffee, cookies and conversation. Childcare will also be provided.
“To be effective in reaching our community for Christ, believers must understand the culture we live in,” explained Stan Owen, pastor of Syracuse Church of God. “We are bringing together seven impactful speakers from our local area who will offer insights and firsthand knowledge of the issues and needs affecting our community.”
For more information, contact Pastor Stan Owen at 574-354-8455 or 574-457-2796. Syracuse Church of God is located at 104 East Washington Street, one block north of the Syracuse Public Library.