What's New (check out these fresh updates this week)
Saturday @ 5 pm -- Sunday @ 8 am & 10:30 am
- Worship service details
- Readings
- Livestream Worship Bulletin
- Children's Bulletin
- Sermon Clips & Devotions
- Last week & upcoming worship details
- iLEAD: Grow as a Leader
- Winter Sidewalk Care sign-up
- Mike's Mission Trip
- Kids of the Kingdom Sign-Up
- "Before & After" Team sign-up for Winter HOPE Sessions
- Adult Bible Study (Sun)
- Powerful Love (Sun)
- Ladies Bible Study (Tues) - new class description
- Hope (Tues) - menu updated weekly
- Men's Bible Study (Thurs) - new class description
- Lunch Break Bible Study (Thurs) - new class description
- Reading the Bible with Pastor (YouTube)
- Jr. Confirmation Hub link
- Kids of the Kingdom
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
- Grief Support Group
- Trauma Support Group
- On-Call Pastor Phone 260-888-6888
- National Mental Health Emergency 988
PHYSICAL HEALTH
- Pickleball
- Drums Alive
RELATIONAL HEALTH
- Friends of Faith
- Meal Train
- New Baby Gift
- College Adoptions
- PTL Events
- Sisters in Christ (Women's Fellowship Group)
- High School Youth (Chicken Dinner Sales)
- Young Adults (Second Sundays)
- LWML Retreat
- Coffee Break: A Mother's Group
- Senior Saints (begins again early Spring)
- Quilters & Knotters
Fundraisers:
- Chicken dinner sales to support the High School Youth Group (starting Ends 2/2)
Collections:
- SOUPer Bowl Canned Food Drive
- Special Monthly Offering: Fuller Center ReBuilders. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
- Compassionate Care Collection: The Lighthouse Food Bank (Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Garbage Bags)
- Preschool is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes until 3/14. Find the basket in the Ministry Center.
Prayer Requests & Disaster Response
Prayer is one of the best ways we can care for one another.
Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, LCMS President shares with us how our synod is responding to the wildfires in California and how you can help. Learn more by clicking HERE.
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What's New (check out these fresh updates this week)
List of Services
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Worship Bulletin CLICK HEREList Item 1
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Children's Bulletin CLICK HEREList Item 2
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5 Day Devotion CLICK HEREList Item 3
This will be published the Monday following worship by 4:00 pm.
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FaceBook Livestream CLICK HERE Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 1:4-10
4Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” 6Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. 8Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD.” 9Then the LORD put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth. 10See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.”
Epistle Reading
1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13
31b I will show you a still more excellent way.
1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11When I was a child, I spoke like a child, 5 I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 13So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Gospel Reading
Luke 4:31-44
31[Jesus] went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. 33And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34“Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 35But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. 36And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region. 38And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon’s house. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. 39And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them. 40Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ. 42And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, 43but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” 44And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
List of Services
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Connecting HeartsList Item 1
Coming next weekend, February 8 & 9th, find Tammy or Sandy in the Ministry Center along with a list of members who would love to get connected to you and your family! It's a gift that might seem like it's something you're giving someone else, but will surely be a blessing to you in return as you build a beautiful relationship within the family of Christ.
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iLEAD 2025List Item 2
This will be the 3rd year St. Peter's will be participating in the iLEAD program with other local LCMS churchs, and we highly encourage you to come to the plenary sessions on the dates listed below to hear some incredible speakers, completely free, with breakfast included. Leadership development is crucial in the church. If you’ve been invited to step into a leadership role, say yes! The Lord has work for you to do. If God has given you leadership ability, and you aren’t currently serving in the church, let Pastor Nate, Pastor McDowell, or Michelle Leahy know you’re interested in iLEAD.
All iLEAD sessions plenary sessions start at 8:30 am
Registration is not required, but does help the hosting church plan for food. Click the flier to register.
- January 11th - “The Job of the Church” with Matt Popovits @ Emmanuel Downtown
- January 25th - “Lessons from a Leader” with Pat Ferry @ Promise
- February 8th - “Faith that Engages the Culture” with Alfonso Espinoza @ St. Peter’s
- February 22nd - “The Power of Partnerships” with Geoff King @ Suburban Bethlehem
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Winter HOPE Help: Before & After Teams
HOPE Sessions are about fellowship with our community of St. Peter's members and guests. Community not only means what can be done for me, but also what I can do as part of this community. Join the "Before and After" teams from meal planning, bringing a dish, table prep, tidying up afterwards, teaching a class, or other way many hands make light work of these special weeks together.
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Kids of the Kingdom Leaders
Lisa Hieber does a wonderful job preping age appropriate lessons for every weekend so it's fairly easy to pop in and help run one of them.
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Sanctuary Care CrewList Item 3
We have several incredible teams of members that rotate different jobs throughout each month to keep our Sanctuary and the surrounding area clean and ready for worship in our most sacred space. Recently, one of our teams had to step down from running the floor machine, dry mop, and dusting. If you're interested in being part of this amazing set of people who care for God's house behind the scenes, either email our coordinators, Devon & Alicia Weaver or click HERE to fill out the form.
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Winter Sidewalk Care
Shoveling snow and salting ice is a simple act, but it shows our commitment to caring for our neighbors. When we serve together, we strengthen our church and reflect the love we have for one another. This season, we invite you to make a meaningful impact by signing up for a time to be on-call to clear our sidewalks of ice and snow before a worship service.
Signing up is as easy as clicking the button below. Team up with friends or family to make it a group activity which means even more! Your commitment will ensure that our church remains a safe space following inclement weather, and show the love of the Lord through our actions. Thank you!
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Disaster Response Team Mission Trip
The next mission trip will be sometime in April. We'll keep updated details here when we have them. You can sign up for one week or two. Room and board for most trips is about $150 per week.
Weekday Studies
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HOPE SessionsList Item 1
Tuesdays
@ 5:30 pm (dinner)
@ 6:10 pm (devotion)
@ 6:30 pm (classes)
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Tuesday Ladies Bible StudyList Item 2
Tuesdays @ 9:30 am
Large Conference Room
The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study on January 14, at 9:30 begins the study "The Making of a King" David is one of the most amazing men in the Bible - an outstanding trophy of God's grace. Join us as we see what we can learn from his character and life.
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Men's Thursday Bible StudyList Item 3
Thursdays @ 6:30 am - Cornerstone Room
Instructor - Rev. Tim Puls
We have begun a new book of the Bible, the Epistle, 1st Peter. This is a very comforting text with much instruction for all ages of people. Join us as we walk through it together.
Note: When Rev. Puls is not available, these pastors will lead this group:
- Jan 30th - Pastor Lynn Hanson
- Feb 6th - Pastor Lynn Hanson
- March 13th - Pastor Adam McDowell
- March 20th - Pastor Nate Widener
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Thursday "Lunch Break" Bible StudyList Item 4
Thursdays @ 12:00 pm - Cornerstone Room
Instructor: Pastor McDowell
This group will resume on January 16 with a new study focusing on the leadership of our first LCMS Synod Presidents and how they navigated our church body in America.
Weekend Studies
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Junior ConfirmationList Item 1
Sundays @ 9:15 am - Ministry Conference Room
Instructor: Pastor McDowell
Students in grades 5-8 who are not enrolled at the day school are invited to participate in our Sunday morning class. Lessons are weekly at 9:15 am from September through April.
Click on the Confirmation Hub to register a new student, check schedules and assignments, and more.
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Lectionary: Sunday Morning Bible StudyList Item 2
Super Bowl LIX, (59), is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025, with a kick-off time of 6:30 PM in New Orleans, LA. Once again, this collection will be given to the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne Food Bank, to aid them in feeding those living in and around the Fort Wayne area.
Last year we introduced our extra-large, “Campbell’s” soup can, as a receptacle for those who may have forgotten to bring a food donation, to instead, participate with a cash donation. This large donation can will again be placed on one of the tables located in the west hallway for the food collection. We ask that you donate only non-perishable food items and, please, make sure that none of them have exceeded their expiration dates. Food/cash will be collected at church services on Saturday, February 8, 2025 and both services on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of this very worthwhile cause, may God richly bless you and our efforts.
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Powerful Love: Sunday Morning Bible StudyList Item 3
Food Banks need more than just food! In the Ministry Center & north corridor, you'll find metal baskets to fill with paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Learn more about The Lighthouse Foodbank at their website HERE.
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Kids of the KingdomList Item 4
The preschool is collecting gently used or new shoes. Mens, womens and children shoes are all welcome. Shoes of any type are welcome. Shoes can be dropped off at the preschool, school office, or in the Church Ministry Center.
If we make our goal of 100 bags of 25 pairs of shoes, the preschool board will buy all preschool and day school students a treat!
For more information, contact Barb Christian at 260-748-0775 or preschool@stpetersfw.org.
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Reading the Bible with Pastor
Find past episodes of Mark and Esther using the link below.
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Saturday @ 5 pm -- Sunday @ 8 am & 10:30 am

- Worship service details
- Readings
- Livestream Worship Bulletin
- Children's Bulletin
- Last week's sermon clip
- Last week's sermon 5-Day devotion
- Upcoming worship details
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Wellness & Care
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Fundraisers & Collections
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February Special Monthly Offering: Fuller Center Disaster ReBuildersList Item 1
Watch the video from St. Peter's Disaster Response Team to learn more about this impodrtant group they work with closely. Make your special donations online through your Realm app, at www.stpetersfw.org Give Tab, or make a note on your check memo or envelope.
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SOUPer Bowl Food DriveList Item 2
Super Bowl LIX, (59), is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025, with a kick-off time of 6:30 PM in New Orleans, LA. Once again, this collection will be given to the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne Food Bank, to aid them in feeding those living in and around the Fort Wayne area.
Last year we introduced our extra-large, “Campbell’s” soup can, as a receptacle for those who may have forgotten to bring a food donation, to instead, participate with a cash donation. This large donation can will again be placed on one of the tables located in the west hallway for the food collection. We ask that you donate only non-perishable food items and, please, make sure that none of them have exceeded their expiration dates. Food/cash will be collected at church services on Saturday, February 8, 2025 and both services on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of this very worthwhile cause, may God richly bless you and our efforts.
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Compassionate Care Collection: The Lighthouse FoodbankList Item 3
Food Banks need more than just food! In the Ministry Center & north corridor, you'll find metal baskets to fill with paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Learn more about The Lighthouse Foodbank at their website HERE.
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Preschool Shoe CollectionList Item 4
The preschool is collecting gently used or new shoes. Mens, womens and children shoes are all welcome. Shoes of any type are welcome. Shoes can be dropped off at the preschool, school office, or in the Church Ministry Center.
If we make our goal of 100 bags of 25 pairs of shoes, the preschool board will buy all preschool and day school students a treat!
For more information, contact Barb Christian at 260-748-0775 or preschool@stpetersfw.org.
Fundraisers & Collections
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February Special Monthly Offering: Fuller Center Disaster ReBuildersList Item 1
Watch the video from St. Peter's Disaster Response Team to learn more about this impodrtant group they work with closely. Make your special donations online through your Realm app, at www.stpetersfw.org Give Tab, or make a note on your check memo or envelope.
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SOUPer Bowl Food DriveList Item 2
Super Bowl LIX, (59), is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2025, with a kick-off time of 6:30 PM in New Orleans, LA. Once again, this collection will be given to the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne Food Bank, to aid them in feeding those living in and around the Fort Wayne area.
Last year we introduced our extra-large, “Campbell’s” soup can, as a receptacle for those who may have forgotten to bring a food donation, to instead, participate with a cash donation. This large donation can will again be placed on one of the tables located in the west hallway for the food collection. We ask that you donate only non-perishable food items and, please, make sure that none of them have exceeded their expiration dates. Food/cash will be collected at church services on Saturday, February 8, 2025 and both services on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of this very worthwhile cause, may God richly bless you and our efforts.
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Compassionate Care Collection: The Lighthouse FoodbankList Item 3
Food Banks need more than just food! In the Ministry Center & north corridor, you'll find metal baskets to fill with paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Learn more about The Lighthouse Foodbank at their website HERE.
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Preschool Shoe CollectionList Item 4
The preschool is collecting gently used or new shoes. Mens, womens and children shoes are all welcome. Shoes of any type are welcome. Shoes can be dropped off at the preschool, school office, or in the Church Ministry Center.
If we make our goal of 100 bags of 25 pairs of shoes, the preschool board will buy all preschool and day school students a treat!
For more information, contact Barb Christian at 260-748-0775 or preschool@stpetersfw.org.
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Worship
Click HERE to get it allSaturday @ 5 pm -- Sunday @ 8 am & 10:30 am
- Worship service details
- Readings
- Livestream Worship Bulletin
- Children's Bulletin
- Last week's sermon clip
- Last week's sermon 5-Day devotion
- Upcoming worship details
Serve
Click HERE for detailsOne of the best ways to get to know others is by serving alongside them. Join one of our many ministry opportunities, and meet someone new today.
- iLEAD: Grow as a Leader
- Connecting Hearts: Love Your Neighbor
- Winter Sidewalk Care sign-up
- Kids of the Kingdom Sign-Up
- "Before & After" Team sign-up for Winter HOPE Sessions
Bible Studies & Confirmation
Click HERE for detailsGrow in your faith through one of our many Bible study opportunities.
- Adult Bible Study (Sun)
- Powerful Love (Sun)
- Ladies Bible Study (Tues)
- Hope (Tues)
- Men's Bible Study (Thurs)
- Lunch Break Bible Study (Thurs)
- Reading the Bible with Pastor (YouTube)
- Jr. Confirmation Hub link
- Kids of the Kingdom
Fellowship Groups & Activities
Click HERE for detailsSt. Peter's has a variety groups for people of all ages and stages of life.
- PTL Events
- Sisters in Christ (Women's Fellowship Group)
- High School Youth (Chicken Dinner Sales)
- Young Adults (Second Sundays)
- Coffee Break: A Mother's Group
- Knotters & Quilters
Wellness & Care
Click HERE for detailsSt. Peter's is a Community of Care. We have a history of sharing the love of Christ by caring for one another. We have a variety of programs and opportunities to meet many needs that range from emotional, physical, & relational health and connecting those to spiritual health as well.
- On Call Pastor Phone
- National Mental Health Emergency
- Grief Support Group
- Trauma Support Group
- Friends of Faith
- Pickleball
- Drums Alive
- Meal Train
- Wildcat Volleyball Training
- New Baby Gift
- College Adoptions
Church Calendar & Cancellations
Church CalendarLast Minute Cancellations/Updates:
Fundraisers & Collections
LEARN MORE HEREFundraisers:
- Chicken dinner sales to support the High School Youth Group (starting 1/18) CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CHICKEN DINNER TICKETS (money will still need to be turned into the Church Office no later than 2/2)
Collections:
- SOUPer Bowl Food Drive (bring pantry items & dried goods to the tables Feb 8 &9th)
- Special Monthly Offering: Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders
- Compassionate Care Collection: The Lighthouse Foodbank (paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags)
- Preschool is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes until 3/14. Find the basket in the Ministry Center.
News & Notes Highlights
News & NotesMissed a News & Notes Highlights article? Click the button to find them.
Prayer Requests & Disaster Response
Send a Prayer RequestPrayer is one of the best ways we can care for one another.
Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, LCMS President shares with us how our synod is responding to the wildfires in California and how you can help. Learn more by clicking HERE.
St. Peter's Leadership
Leader Names & InfoMany faithful members are committed to making St. Peter's ministries and programs the best they can be. Lay leaders and staff can be found here.
Campus Map
Campus MapPlan to participate, but not quite sure where to go? Check out the campus map of the church building.
Resource Page & Job Postings
Resource Links & Job PostingsHere you'll find links to other helpful resources and open job postings.