Join us this Sunday -9:00 AM Celebration Service + 11:30 AM Word & Worship
P Peniel Encounter Ministries
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A place to encounter God

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Peniel Encounter Ministries is a warm, family church where everyone belongs. Join us for heartfelt worship, a practical Word, and genuine community.

1,200+ family members

Loved, welcomed, growing together

Sundays at Peniel

9:00 AM Celebration • 11:30 AM Word & Worship • 742 Grace Avenue

Families walking into the Peniel community center Everyone is welcome here

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Years of grace

Serving our city since 1998 with open doors and open hearts.

Welcome home

You are seen, known, and loved here.

Whether it is your first Sunday or your five-hundredth, there is a seat saved for you. Come for the worship, stay for the family — and encounter God in a fresh way.

  • Safe, joyful kids ministry

    Nursery through 5th grade, checked-in and cared for.

  • Real community, all week

    Small groups, youth, seniors, and care teams that feel like family.

  • A Word you can live on Monday

    Practical, hope-filled teaching rooted in Scripture.

Meet our pastors
Pastor David Mensah

Pastors David & Grace Mensah

Lead pastors, Peniel

Service times

Gather with us this week

Big print, easy parking, hot coffee — and a warm handshake at the door. Pick the gathering that fits your family.

Sunday • 9:00 AM

Celebration Service

Main sanctuary • Kids check-in from 8:30 AM

9:00 – 10:30 AM Plan your visit

Sunday • 11:30 AM

Word & Worship

Main sanctuary • Youth & kids classes included

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Plan your visit

Wednesday • 6:30 PM

Midweek Encounter

Chapel • Prayer, teaching & small groups

6:30 – 8:00 PM Plan your visit

Latest sermon

“Come Hungry (Draft)”

Pastor David Mensah

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Pastor David Mensah

Pastor David Mensah

Sep 20, 2026

Upcoming events

There is always a seat for you

Worship nights, outreach, classes and family Sundays — come plug in.

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Find us

742 Grace Avenue, Springfield

Free parking behind the sanctuary. Greeters in gold lanyards will meet you at every entrance.

Shuttle runs every 15 min from Northgate Mall on Sundays.

Need prayer?

Our prayer team reads every request and prays over them each Wednesday. Share yours — we would be honored.

First time?

Tell us you are coming and we will save you a seat, show you around, and introduce you to Pastor Grace after service.

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