May Happenings

May Opportunities for Fellowship & Learning

(In alphabetical order)

Adult Information Classes 

We offer two opportunities for Adult Information Classes each year in the Spring and the Fall. If you're interested in membership, you'll want to make sure you join us for these important classes about the foundations of our faith. They are Sunday mornings during the Bible Study hour at 9:15 am in the Large Conference Room with Pastor Nate Widener. Since classes have already begun, please reach out to him to see what options might be available to you.

Altar Flowers Available

June 6-8th         August 8-11

June 13-15        August 29-31

June 27-29        October 3-4

July 18-20         October 10-11

Call or email Carol Nahrwold to book one of these dates to honor a loved one or special event.

Bible Studies (click for details)

Budget Town Hall Meetings

Sundays, May 3rd & 10th @ Noon pm - Cornerstone Room

Two Town Hall meetings have been scheduled for May 3rd and May 10th at noon in the Cornerstone Room for those who would like to review the proposed budget for 2026-27 in detail or ask questions before the Voters Assembly. 

Church Office Closed

The church office will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call the Pastor On-Call phone at 260-888-6888.

Collections/Fundraiser (ongoing) 

• The May Compassionate Care Collection will collect diapers of all sizes and baby wipes for the Shepherd’s Hand in Fort Wayne. Please use the baskets in the narthex and ministry center.

• The Special Monthly Offering in May will go to our Youth. Thank you for supporting our Middle School, High School, and Young Adults ministries.

• Mother's Day Carnation: May 9-10th after all services; Each year, Right to Life of Northeast Indiana partners with us to recognize the gift of life and the calling of mothers and maternal mentors through beautiful flowers. Carnations will be available for a free will donation to support RLNI ($2 a stem suggested)

HOPE Sessions CLICK HERE for Class Descriptions & Details

Tuesday April 14 - May 19th: Cornerstone Room + Other church spaces

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another." - 1 Peter 4:10

Join us for the last 3 weeks on Tuesday evenings for fellowship, a meal, and learning about interesting topics such as "Spiritual Conversations in a Digital Age" or "Faith & Conflict in the Middle East" or "Visual Faith: Creating Art Rooted in the Word" and other opportunities to stretch your knowledge or grow in your faith. Classes for kids age 2-4th grade plus Middle School Youth (5th-8th grade) as well. Concluding Tuesday, May 19th we'll have a family-style dinner at 5:30 pm in the Cornerstone Room, a whole group devotion around 6:10 and then we'll break out into our different classes around 6:30 pm.

Lunch N' Learn Sponsored by the Senior Saints

Monday, May 11th @ 11:30 am 
Speaker: Pastor Danny Eggold

Lunch Menu ($10) Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, Vegetables, Bread, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Drinks.

Register & pay HERE or sign up in the Ministry Center and pay through the Church Office.



How did the books of the Bible come to be recognized as Holy Scripture? In this presentation, we’ll walk through the big-picture story of how the Old and New Testaments were received by God’s people, why some writings were included, and others were not, and what Christians mean when we talk about “the canon.” We’ll touch on key moments in the early Church, clarify common misunderstandings (like the idea that a church council “invented” the Bible), and highlight how the Church received the Scriptures as a gift: anchored in the apostles, proclaimed in worship, and trusted because they bear witness to Jesus Christ. 

Sisters in Christ

Throw these dates on your calendar and grab a friend or other St. Peter's Sister as we carve out a little time to know each other beyond the pew. (Have a "thing" you do? Let's get you on the calendar. Let Amy know.)

• Friday, May 15th @ 6-8 pm for Garage Sale Bingo Say it with me B - I - N - G - O and Bingo was his name-O! It’s free to play, bring a snack to share like normal, and as a bonus you have the option to bring something to donate as a prize, like a fabulous gently used purse, costume jewelry, home decor, or anything in good condition you’ve got lying around the house that just doesn’t belong there anymore. If your donation isn’t “won” we’ll bless it forward to the Seminary Co-op on your behalf. No registration limits on this one so come one, come all! (But do register so we have enough Bingo cards.) Register HERE or call the Church Office. 
• Wednesday, May 27th at 5:00 pm Kekionga Craft Co, 7328 Maysville Rd. Come & go. Enjoy a little fellowship, prayer idea, and grab something to eat if you’d like. 

Wildcat Benefit Auction

Saturday, May 2nd Doors open @ 6 pm

If you didn't get a ticket, you can still participate in the silent action. Learn more HERE.

Young Adults

Sunday, May 17th @ 6 pm

Second Sundays (but not this time, Second Sunday is Mother's Day) -- Dinner, Devotion, Fellowship

Offsite event at MVP Bowling, led by Ben & Gwyn Corley. Register HERE to get your lane & shoe rental paid for. Get on the text thread to be sent updates and invites. Text 'stpfw' to 94000 to get reminders.

Youth

This month it's 1st & 3rd Sundays

• High School Youth meetings are in the Cornerstone Room every other Sunday from 6-8 pm. Leaders: Zach & Mary Burchardt and Pastor McDowell
• Missing Middle School Youth? Come to Hope Sessions from April 14-May 19