About Mike and this blog
About Mike:
Mike is married way over his head to Naomi. They have four great kids – Casey, Michael, Abbey, and Caleb. Mike is a church planter and pastor of Elk Creek Church in Oxford, PA. Elk Creek Church launched on September 23, 2007. Mike left his career in the business world in January 2007, where he was an Executive President for a National company to follow his calling to be a church planter.
About This Blog:
I hope that this blog accurately represents who I am as a person, a pastor, a dad, a husband, and a friend. Sometimes it will be funny…Sometimes it will be painful…Sometimes it will be inspirational…Sometimes it will be motivational…Sometimes it will absolutely make no sense to you…just like life.
Disclaimer:
Although Mike is the pastor of Elk Creek Church, this blog is maintained by Mike. These are Mike’s personal thoughts & views. The views expressed in this blog may not represent the thoughts of every person at Elk Creek Church.
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About Mike and this blog
About Mike:
Mike is married way over his head to Naomi. They have four great kids – Casey, Michael, Abbey, and Caleb. Mike is a church planter and pastor of Elk Creek Church in Oxford, PA. Elk Creek Church launched on September 23, 2007. Mike left his career in the business world in January 2007, where he was an Executive President for a National company to follow his calling to be a church planter.
About This Blog:
I hope that this blog accurately represents who I am as a person, a pastor, a dad, a husband, and a friend. Sometimes it will be funny…Sometimes it will be painful…Sometimes it will be inspirational…Sometimes it will be motivational…Sometimes it will absolutely make no sense to you…just like life.
Disclaimer:
Although Mike is the pastor of Elk Creek Church, this blog is maintained by Mike. These are Mike’s personal thoughts & views. The views expressed in this blog may not represent the thoughts of every person at Elk Creek Church.
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Thank-you for the care that you gave my little Phoebe during Jon and Kates visit. She loves her necklace and had put her freshly planted seeds in our kitchen window. She would like to thank Miss Nina. I think that was her teacher’s name. We live three hours away and it was worth the trip!!!!!:)
Jackie Mattes
Comment by jackie mattes | March 30, 2008
Jackie,
I’m so glad that Phoebe enjoyed kidz@the creek! I’m so proud of our children’s workers. They pour their heart and soul into creating a great environment for the kids to learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus! Thanks for noticing!
Thanks for visiting Elk Creek Church!
Comment by Mike Silliman | March 30, 2008
I first visted your church when I attended the service last week to hear Jon and Kate. I brought my husband today and we enjoyed the 1 st part of the series of I love you, but……
I regularly attend a church in MD, but I will be attending the other 3 parts of the series. You gave alot of good info that all married people need.
Elk Creek is full of friendly people, who love Christ. Everyone greeted me and my family when we arrived. I was impressed on the safety the staff showed for my 22 month and 4 year old sons. My home church doesn’t have a staffed nursery, so it was niced to hear and enjoy a service! The staff in the children’s areas were great. Miss Donna was so sweet to my son Nicholas. It was nice to meet you and your wife. Tell Naomi thanks for the shirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Danielle | April 6, 2008
Danielle,
Thanks so much for your feedback on our service today! I’m glad that you felt welcomed and sensed the presence of God.
I’m also glad that you felt safe leaving your children in our children’s program! I will make sure to pass on the wonderful comments to everyone. We’ll see you on Sunday!
Blessings,
Mike
Comment by Mike Silliman | April 6, 2008
Mike, just wanted to send let you know how much our family is enjoying our time at Elk Creek. We have felt very welcomed from day one. It has been great getting to talk some with others there and just being around people who are craving God. Our kids, once they get over being shy, are having a wonderful time. It is so important for us to church as a family. Thanks for creating an environment to do just that. We look forward to getting more involved and to furthering God’s work. We appreciate you and your family. Thanks so much.
Comment by Brian Turner | August 24, 2008
Brian,
I’m glad that you feel welcomed at Elk Creek. I love our church and what God is doing! I look forward getting to know your family more. Thanks for the kind words!
Comment by Mike Silliman | August 24, 2008
Hey Mike –
I “finially” got around to checking out your webpage/blogs etc…You are doing such an incrediable job! I have enjoyed spending the last hour looking at everyone’s blogs –Naomi’ s, Monica & Steve, and of course,yours.
Adam & I (& Hannah, too!) really enjoyed “visiting/helping” during Jon & Kate Plus 8 this past year. We’ll have to visit soon & just be “guests”. We miss you guys!
Comment by Sheri | September 14, 2008
Hi Sheri,
Great to hear from you! We’d love to have you visit sometime. Tell Adam & Hannah I said hi…I bet Hannah is getting BIG!
Comment by Mike Silliman | September 15, 2008