Senior Saints Upcoming Events
Senior Saints Committee • February 23, 2026
Senior Saints Has a Great Line Up for the first half of 2026
They're back at it again with entertainment, education, and always food and fellowship. Whether you're officially of retirement age or have some free time once a month, you're invited to participate in the 2026 line up of events for The Senior Saints, a fantastic group who's mission is to engage and connect empty nesters, young retirees, and older adults. Add these Lunch N' Learn or Fieldtrip dates to your calendar and plan to attend, and invite a friend or neighbor.
- March - FREE Lunch and Euchre - Friday, March 13th starting at noon: welcome to a very a special invitation by some of our Day School students led by teacher, Zach Burchardt, for the Senior Saints to join them for an afternoon of intergenerational fun. Some will know how to play, some might need a good partner to teach them the ways of Euchre.
- April -
Monday, April 13th starting at 11:00 am
Lunch Menu ($10) beef stroganoff, vegetables, bread, dessert, drinks
Speaker: Rev. Greg Klotz, LCMS Missionary
Many questions surround worship these days. Some like contemporary; some like traditional. Let’s look at the possible ways why we ‘argue’ or ‘prefer’ one way or another when it comes to worship. The answers lie in examining who are as humans and who God is as Divine Savior. We will take step back and look at our humanity and what that all entails (culture, language, communication) and then, look at God: how He becomes incarnate and present among us through His gifts.”
- May - Monday, May 12th starting at 11:00 am
Lunch Menu ($10) chicken stir fry, salad, bread, dessert, drinks
Speaker: Pastor Danny Eggold
Pastor Danny Eggold will share with us "How We Got the Bible." 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. Pastor Danny Eggold serves as Senior Pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. He previously served at Grace Lutheran Church (Lafayette, IN), Concordia Seminary Seminary (St. Louis, MO) as an Admissions Officer, Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Springfield, IL), and Immanuel Lutheran Church (Valparaiso, IN). Pastor Danny is married to Lindsey (a daughter of St. Peter's!), and they have been blesssed with four children. Pastor Eggold and his wife are grateful to be part of the St. Peter’s family.
- June -
Friday, June 12th show time at 1:00 pm - Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana
For transportation options, call Larry Goeglein
A Simple Sanctuary: The Hit Mystery Musical
She prayed the day would never come, but when her past comes calling, Melissa James has no choice but to flee. Pursued and living on the run, she finds desparate sanctuary and surprising friendship in Amish country. Part suspense, part romance, A Simple Sanctuary is a compelling story of love tested, the cost of freedom, and the solace found in true community. Based on the best-selling books by Beverly Lewis, A Simple Sanctuary is infused with Blue Gate Musicals' signature blend of humor, heart, and harmonies that make for an uplifting and entertaining evening at the theatre.
News & Notes
Christian Education Weekend
Introducing St. Peter's Lutheran Church & School's 2026-27 Theme Hymn: "One in Christ and One in Spirit"
Board of Directors Chair, Ben Clinkenbeard
Watch Preschool Director, Barb Christian's Video
5-Day Bible Reading Plan and Devotional Guide: Open Hands — Trusting God's Extravagant Grace
Our Partnership with Our Seminary
August Opportunities for Fellowship & Learning (In alphabetical order) Altar Guild Annual Potluck Meeting Wednesday, August 19th @ 6:00 pm in the Cornerstone Room If you're one of the ladies in our Altar Guild thank you. Be sure to join us for our annual potluck supper with a meeting following. Bible Studies (click for details) New Sunday series continues, but summer plans for weekday studies will be ending soon. Stay tuned for dates of when those will start to meet regularly again. Christian Education Weekend (Backpack Blessing) During all worship services August 8-9th Rededicate our faculty and staff to their teaching ministry as well as rededicate ourselves as a congregation to praying for them, encouraging them, and supporting the work God has given us to do together. Students may also get their backpack blessing tag for this school year. School starts August 12th! At the 10:30 AM service, we will also install Janet Bahr as our assistant principal and Dianna Bultemeier as a called teacher of St. Peter's. Please join us for a reception honoring Janet and Dianna on the church's front porch following this service. Confirmation Kick-Off Sunday, August 9th during the Bible Study hour @ 9:15 am in the Sanctuary Parents and students (7th & 8th graders) of our day school and public school will meet to prep for the upcoming year with Pastor McDowell. Plan to attend and remember the Confirmation Site on The Hub will be updated soon with everything you need to know as far as expectations, handbook, assignments, deadlines, and event dates. Collections/Fundraiser (ongoing) The Compassionate Care Collection is prepping hygiene kits for the Lutheran World Relief: The LWR collection will be through July and August--details can be found on the LWR.org/kits site or HERE . Needed are: light weight bath sized towels (between 20" x 40" to 27" x52"), bath-size soap bars in original wrapper, adult toothbrush, sturdy comb, metal nail clippers--all items must be new and NOT have religious symbols or patriotic decoration. Special Monthly Offering: This month we collect for our Preschool which is so appreciated by the faculty and students. You'll also see their annual Giving Tree displayed in the Ministry Center soon. Take a letter of the alphabet off the tree and bring back the supply listed. Stay tuned for a video from our Preschool Director, Barb Christian, next week about these two opportunities to support our Preschool. Drums Alive Drums will take a break in August and come back in September with an updated schedule. Stay tuned! Monday Night Worship Summer Monday night worship ends August 31st. The following Monday is Labor Day and the church offices and schools will be closed. Senior Saints Monday, August 10th @ 11:30 am in the Cornerstone Room REGISTER HERE for this month's Lunch N' Learn featuring our own Tina Acosta who does amazing work through Turnstone. Turnstone is a place unlike any other and anyone who knows about it only has good things to say. If you'd like to know another reason Fort Wayne is such a great place to be, come listen as Tina will offer an overview of Turnstone and their services. Serving in the Church Offering your talents or acts of service is often something we all want to do, but not always sure where to start. Opportunities present themselves, but it's hard to remember them all or keep track of something that called to you at one point. The Serve tab in the Realm Connect app continues to add areas that are open and looking for someone just like you. Log in on your computer or through the app on your phone and scroll through the Roles to see if one is a good fit for you. Remember, signing up doesn't commit you to it, but does share that you'd like to be contacted about it. Sisters in Christ: Simple Quilting Craft Saturday, August 15th starting at 10 am in the Cornerstone Room REGISTER HERE FREE Regret never learning how to sew? Or haven’t picked up a needle and thread in a long time? Do not miss this opportunity to learn from ladies who’ve been sewing since 2nd grade! It’s nearly a lost art, but we’re bringing it back with Linda Thiele, Debbie Haenftling, Carol Nahrwold, and Jan Bultemeier who have curated a perfect practice project to teach you sewing and the basics of quilting in the form of a pot holder or trivet. Coordinate colors with your kitchen! It’s made for beginners, but any sewing ability is welcome. There’s so much knowledge combined in this room, if you have a question about anything related to needle and thread, they can answer it! We also gather the last Wednesday each month (July 29th this week and August 26th) 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. Young Adults Second Sundays, August 9th starting at 6 pm @ Pastor Nate's house Hosted by Ben & Gwyn Corley, we'll have dinner together, games, and devotion. Bring a friend and fellowship with us. REMEMBER August 9th is also the last day to sign up for Combat Ops Laser Tag. REGISTER HERE. You can pay later, but sign up today! Don't miss out! Get on the text thread to be sent reminders and invites. Text 'stpfw' to 94000 and follow the prompts.
Help Make the Holidays Brighter!
Register for Iron Sharpens Iron: A Men's Fellowship Retreat at Camp Lutherhaven
Sermon by Seminarian Christian Salemink