Something More
Pete and Millie Wolfe met through a mutual friend at a Nazarene church, and from the beginning, faith was part of their story.
Pete, born in Purworejo, Indonesia and raised Catholic, and Millie, originally from New Jersey who grew up in the Nazarene tradition, came from different countries and faith backgrounds, but both were looking for a place to grow together spiritually. As their relationship deepened, so did their desire to find a church where they felt connected, somewhere they could worship side by side and be part of something larger than themselves.
Millie missed the strong church community she once knew growing up. “The church was my world,” she reflected. Working retail often kept her from attending Sunday services, and she knew something vital was missing. However, both she and Pete were searching for more than just a worship time that worked; they needed a place where they felt genuinely welcomed, where the message spoke to their lives, and where they could build real, lasting relationships.
Millie first visited St. Philip because of the early 8:30 a.m. service that allowed her to attend worship before work – but that was just the beginning. What truly made an impact was how it felt to be there. Pete was struck by “the friendliness of the members,” and both of them sensed an authentic warmth. The preaching spoke to their everyday lives—thoughtful, honest, and full of grace. What started as a convenient option quickly became something much more. At St. Philip, they found a community that welcomed them as they were and invited them into something more: a place where their relationship with each other and with God could truly grow.
Now, Pete and Millie are deeply rooted in the life of the congregation. They serve together in hands-on ways—setting up, cleaning up, and helping to serve meals to those in need. Millie also participates in worship as an assisting minister and choir member, roles she finds meaningful and joyful. Through these acts of service and weekly worship, they have built friendships with people of all ages and walks of life. Most of all, they feel connected to God. At St. Philip, their faith has deepened, their love has grown, and their life together is grounded in grace.