Faces of Faith: Lilly McAnally

Welcome to our weekly summer series, Faces of Faith, where we spotlight SMPC members and friends and learn about how their faith and involvement in the church have impacted their lives. Enjoy getting to know SMPC member Lilly McAnally. Lilly is a recent high school graduate and has been an active member of our Youth Ministry, including serving as Youth Elder and as a member of the Children’s Spiritual Formation Committee.

Name: Lilly McAnally
Family: Brent and Sheila McAnally
Years at SMPC: I was confirmed in 2021, but I’ve been coming to SMPC my whole life. Dr. Matt Brown baptized me when I was a baby!

How you found connection at SMPC?
I found my connection to SMPC through serving on committees such as the Children’s Vision and Planning Committee for five years and by being a Youth Elder for a year. I also felt a deeper connection to the church when I had the opportunity to mentor a youth who was going through confirmation. These activities within the church helped shape my faith and brought me closer to my SMPC family.

How has being involved at SMPC helped you grow your faith?
Being a part of these committees at SMPC helped grow my faith because I was able to connect with people within my church, which brought me a sense of community. This connection allowed me to see God working in my life through the people around me in my church family.