Big Changes Ahead for Missionaries James & Angie Sharp

Karen Bierlein • January 6, 2025

Missions Emphasis Month with a New Twist

January is St. Peter’s Mission Emphasis month, and this year will mark over five years we have sponsored our very own missionary family working in Uruguay. Rev. Sharp recently reported that in November his church in Montevideo received 14 youth confirmands, 4 new adult members, and 4 baptized children. Praise God that God’s Word is changing lives in Uruguay!

Pastor Sharp also announced the big change that he and Angie will be moving to San Juan, Puerto Rico, in February, and their missionary work will continue there. This is not a new call, but a reassignment of their current calls to the Office of International Missions as LCMS missionaries. Pastor Sharp will be working to plant a new church in the San Juan area, and Angie will be working on education-based outreach over the whole island.

What will not change is St. Peter’s support of Pastor and Mrs. Sharp. We have learned much about Uruguay over the last years and look forward to seeing how God is at work in Puerto Rico. The Sharps especially need our prayers as they leave the home where they raised their children the past 10 years. All four of their children will be attending high school or college in the U.S. next fall, and they will be about 1700 miles closer to their parents during the school year.

Our special envelopes in January will help the Sharps as they move from Uruguay to Puerto Rico. Be watching for more Mission News this month and into 2025.

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By Pastor Danny Eggold • November 12, 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope this note finds you well and encouraged in the Lord. St. Peter’s continues to be a place where God is at work through our preschool, school, various ministries, and the daily faithfulness of His people. I am grateful to serve the Lord with you in this place! As we continue to serve together, I want to update you on changes in our church office and ministry staff. As many of you know, Michelle Leahy has been serving as our “Interim Director of Operations,” providing support and coordination across many areas of congregational life. In the coming weeks, Michelle will be stepping into a new role, “Executive Director.” This means her work will shift from hands-on ministry support to more administrative leadership and oversight of the church office, properties, finances, and technology. This is an important step for us as a congregation as we continue to support our staff and serve our members. With this change, we want to ensure that daily ministry needs are met. After reviewing our current staffing and budget, we can make an adjustment that supports the ongoing ministry without increasing costs. To that end, Kami Jo Mogelvang will expand her role to serve as “Church Ministry Coordinator.” Many of you have already seen Kami Jo assisting Pastor McDowell in youth ministry two days each week. Under the new alignment, she will: Continue serving in youth ministry, and Help coordinate ministry efforts and volunteer connections with Pastor Nate and Pastor McDowell across the congregation. This will help us strengthen volunteer support and the many “connecting points” that help our church family care for one another. As Kami Jo transitions out of her receptionist duties, this change will open about 18 hours per week at the front desk, which we have posted. This staffing arrangement stays within our approved 2025 budget. I am thankful for Michelle, Kami Jo, our staff, and all our volunteers. I also appreciate the spirit of grace and partnership that marks our congregation. Please keep our staff and ministry leaders in your prayers as we move through these transitions. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for the privilege of serving Christ with you! In Christ, Pastor Danny Eggold St. Peter’s Lutheran Church & School