Christian Education Weekend + Teacher Reception

Pastor Adam McDowell • August 4, 2025

Join us this weekend as we celebrate Christian Education Weekend and welcome back our teachers to their classrooms as well as our newest teacher, Hollie Johnson.

Water, clean water to 2 million people. This month many online content creators are encouraging people to help people receive clean water through #TEAMWATER. Through these content creators, I saw some of the amazing equipment used to desalinate and filter the undrinkable water. It is true many people live in places that water is inaccessible because of the lack of water treatment facilities.


Clean water is a necessity today as it was in Christ’s day. In a similar need, at a well a woman requested from Jesus water so she may never be thirsty. This story is reflected in our education theme this year – Living Water: Never Be Thirsty Again. Based on John 4:14 ~ "But whoever drinks the water that I give him shall never thirst. Unlike physical water that must be cleaned, the spiritual water the Lord gives is already pure and lifegiving.


The Lord gives us this spiritual water in part through those who carry the vocation of teacher. We are so thankful for all of our teachers and we pray for them. In joy we will be dedicating our teachers to this needed work of Christian education this upcoming weekend.


This year is extra special as we commission a new teacher, Hollie Johnson. Hollie begins her vocation as a called Lutheran Teacher as our 6th grade teacher. Please, keep her in your prayers and get to know her at the reception after the 10:30 service. 


Thanks be to God that He does give us true, pure, and lifegiving water. And Praise be to God for all of our teachers and the many who support the work of Christian education here at St. Peter’s. May we work together to be a TEAM of LIVING WATER. 

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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
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