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Pastor Letter

Greetings Congregation,

This last week has seen some incredible changes in our worship here at St. Peter’s. On Friday, June 30th members of the staff and our congregation came together for a work day, and we moved all the necessary chairs and equipment to the gym. The pastoral ministry staff was proud and thankful that our parishioners could work alongside one another for the benefit of this ministry. In only three hours we were able to build a stage, set up more than two hundred chairs and construct a new chancel. With the help of volunteers, many hands made light work.

Speaking of light work, we want to relate a quick story. Whenever we built the stage initially, we were about four feet off of the center of the middle aisle. Faced with a choice, we could either take apart the stage, move each piece, and put it back together, or we could pick up the whole thing at once! Everyone gathered around, and after a count of three, we all moved the entire stage. What a great testament to what we can accomplish when we are all focused on one goal!

With that being said, we’d also like to remind you of the goal we are currently pursuing with the Vision to Victory Campaign. After only one month we have received enough pledges to cover our remaining debt! While that is truly a wonderful and momentous occasion we also want to encourage you to contribute to the campaign if you haven’t already. Currently, we have received pledges that range from twenty dollars to seventy thousand dollars over the course of the next three years. There is certainly a place for you to be a part of our Vision to Victory.

Finally, the pastoral ministry team would like to leave you with this. Stewardship is an act of trust in God. Whenever we contribute to the ministry with the treasures that God has given to us, we are trusting that our Lord and Savior will continue to provide us with all that we need. The Vision to Victory Campaign is not only an opportunity to trust the Lord, but to give back to Him in thankfulness for all that He has done.  

Peace be with you all,

The Pastoral Ministry Team

Transition Team Update

Join us on Sunday, July 16th after the 10:30 service in our Church Gym as we meet with our Indiana District President, Rev. Dr. Stuckwisch, to learn and listen as he outlines his recommendations for St. Peter's during this transitional time. 



Want to know more? The full Transition Team letter from last week's N&N can be found on the Connect Page!

VBS Thank You

Thank you to the over 100 kids who came to VBS to learn how to ‘Shine Jesus’ Light’. Thank you to the 40 older kids and adults who helped create this Stellar week! Special thanks to Lindsay Garrison who brainstormed all of the decorations and to Amy Widener who was my right hand lady. Thank you to those who prayed for a wonderful week and safe weather. Thank you to anyone who I may have missed that allowed this week to come true. Thank you for allowing me to direct VBS! 

Sincerely,

Lisa Hieber

Crafts- Lyndi McDowell, Courtney Richardson, Robin Kovacs, Joy Weller

Nurse- Rachel France

A/V- Ritchey Francois, Biden Paulin, Rondo Paulin, Pastor McDowell

Games- Gwyn Widener, Jack Hartman, Brynn Campbell, Morgan Moher, Abby Leahy, Alex Tellef, Gavin Leahy

Bible Adventure- Amy Widener, Sophie Widener

Photography- Chelsea Scott, Alicia Weaver

Props- Brandy Mason, Shannon Leahy, Alicia Rodenbeck, Richard Babcock

Decorations- Alyssa Nix, Linda Clinkenbeard, Joy Weller, Amy Widener, Sophie Widener, Cecelia Hieber, Sophia Hieber, Ella Garrison, Lindsay Garrison, Alicia Rodenbeck, Megan Kammeyer, Carina Littrell, Ryleigh Littrell, Franz Littrell

Snacks- Danielle Workman, Michelle Casey, Michelle Leahy, Alicia Weaver, Caren Snyder, Jen Cardone

Hosts- Alicia Rodenbeck and Jack Hartman

Crew Leaders- Nicole Bolinger, Brynn Campbell, Ryleigh Workman, Chloe Zywicki, Eden Campbell, Cecelia Hieber, Ella McCoy, Nicole Jennings, Morgan Moher, Carolyn Slack, Branden Ballesteros, Kenzie Jehl, Constance Kramer, Ellie Crismore, Holly Koenemann, Chloe Campbell, Ella Fortney, Dominic Campbell, Jenny Meyers, Sarah Roets, Ryder Crismore, Braden Weible, Neveah Zywicki, Lana Huston, Adalia Kramer, Ryleigh Littrell, Emly Weible, Brinlee Weible, Alivia Bolinger, Cailyn Bolinger

Mark your calendars for the last week of June 2024- SCUBA Diving into Friendship with God!

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Worship Details - Sanctuary Remodel & Worship in the Gym -Transition Team Letter

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