Prepare Him Room

Amy Widener • November 17, 2025

Advent Opportunities to Give, Serve & Celebrate

As we transition from Thanksgiving into the expectant joy of Advent, our church offers several inviting ways to prepare our hearts and bless others. Whether you choose to give a gift, lend a hand, or join in fellowship, we hope every member will take part in at least one of these meaningful activities—especially if it’s your first time.

Angel Tree Ministry — Sharing Christ’s Love

This year, we are honored to serve:

109 children and 44 families through the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree
15 children through Fort Wayne Victim Assistance

The Angel Tree will be ready the weekend of November 29–30. Simply select an angel tag, purchase the requested item (suggested gift amount: $25), and return the wrapped gift by Sunday, December 14 under the Angel Tree in the Ministry Center. Be sure to attach the peel-and-stick angel tag to the wrapped gift.

Deliveries begin Sunday, December 14. Each child will also receive an age-appropriate gospel booklet, reminding them of the true gift of Christmas.

Decorate the Sanctuary for Advent & Christmas

Sunday, November 30 after the 10:30 service

Our dedicated sanctuary decorating team would love extra hands as they prepare the worship space for Advent and Christmas. Simply stay after the 10:30 service on Nov 30 to help place decorations, set up the trees, and enjoy snacks and fellowship.

If you have questions, please speak with Ben Clinkenbeard.

No experience needed—just a willing spirit!

Advent Family Fun Night (& Gift Wrapping)

Saturday, December 6 • 6–8 pm
Cornerstone Room, Large Conference Room & Gym

Looking for a joyful way to begin Advent? Join us for a cozy evening of fellowship hosted by the Family Life Team.

Highlights include:

A kids’ movie corner
Hot cocoa, popcorn, and cookies
Children encouraged to wear Christmas pajamas
A rumor of an indoor “snowball fight”
A quiet room (Large Conference) for grown-ups to wrap gifts (bring them in secretly through Door 5)

If you’re an Angel Tree giver, beat the Dec 14th deadline and bring your unwrapped gift to church that evening—you can wrap it on-site and place it under the tree before heading home!

We hope you will choose at least one Advent opportunity to participate in this year. Together, we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and share His love with those around us.

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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