Chris Sipka, Director of His Place Family Enrichment Center
Spouse Name:
Tim
Married since:
1976
Children Names and Year Born:
Phil-1980, Steve-1983, Mark-1989
Where were you born?:
Detroit, MI
On Staff Since:
January 1996
Favorite sport:
to participate in- Aerobics/Running , to watch-Football
Favorite Sport team and/or player:
Alma Panthers
Favorite Food:
Watermelon
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream:
Mint Chocolate Chip
Hobbies:
Scrapbooking, reading
Favorite artist(s) or musician(s):
Secular-Beach boys/Beatles/Motown. Christian-Phillips Craig and
Dean/Michael W Smith
Favorite Actor/Actress of all time:
James Garner
Favorite Movie:
The Notebook, Groundhog Day, Bruce Almighty
Favorite Book:
"Who Switched the Price tags?" - Tony Campolo
Favorite Author:
Max Lucado, Francine Rivers
Favorite Restaurant:
Olive Garden
Favorite Animal:
Dog
Favorite Hymn or Praise Song:
How Great Thou Art
Funniest and/or fondest childhood memory:
Funniest- my dad stopping on the railroad tracks and pretending the car
won't start-scaring my grandma and all of us kids until we're
screaming-of course the car starts just in time to see a train coming.
Fondest- having picnics in the living room.
Funniest and/or fondest adult memory:
Tim's 40th surprise party-everyone dressed like a math nerd and he was
shocked that we thought of him that way and not as an NFL player.
Fondest- any time our whole family is together.
If you were mayor and could change one thing about Alma:
A good job for everyone who needs one and a sparkling clean Pine River.
Favorite scripture verse, passage, or book of the Bible:
Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, do your best, work at it with all
your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men." Passage-Hebrews
12-Book-Psalms
Main Ministries:
His Place-Share Christ and His love with the community through walkers,
aerobics, Bible Studies, "His Kids", Open basketball and volleyball,
summer Camps, special events, and rentals.
Testimony:
I believe that my purpose in life is to glorify God in all that I do
and say. I grew up hearing that message in our Christian home and gave
my life to Jesus in Elementary Sunday School. When I rededicated my
life to the Lord at Anderson College in 1973, I offered my goal of
teaching health, physical education and recreation to God. I didn't
know exactly how I would serve Him through that profession but I wanted
to be ready for any job or role. As a wife, mother, friend, and
administrator, God has shown me that building relationships with others
is one of the best ways to share God's love and lead kids and adults on
their journey to Christ.
I am grateful for the many opportunities God has given me through His
Place to meet people of all ages and walks of life. As I help others to
grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually I have grown to depend on
the teaching of God's Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit. I am so
thankful for our church family that encourages and supports this
outreach ministry. It is a team effort with many wonderful volunteers.
I am truly privileged and honored to be a part of it all. Praise God
for this challenging, rewarding and fun place to be!
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