Church

Our History

After more than 160 years as a congregation, God continues to bless His church with numerical growth in membership and worship attendance. We are no longer the “little white German Lutheran Church on the corner.” We are forty acres of land with many buildings and more than two thousand souls and over eight hundred worshipers called …

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STEPS for Children

Classes run from 7:00-8:00 pm. A free dinner is offered (free will offering accepted) at 6:00 pm in the Cornerstone Room. Nursery (0-3 years) Young children are invited for some play time with a loving caregiver. Age 4 – 5th Grade We begin the evening with a short devotional time that includes a Bible lesson, …

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Altar Guild

God, our good and gracious Heavenly Father, comes to us in our worship services through His Word in the Holy Bible, Baptism, and Holy Communion. He gives us faith and sustains our faith as we come together. The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church altar guild is the part of the body of Christ that prepares the altar …

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Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society has been an active organization at St. Peter’s for 78 years; it was organized in September 1934. On the second Thursday of the month from September thru May we meet in the Cornerstone Room for devotions and a business meeting at 1:30 pm. At the end of the meeting we enjoy …

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World Missions

In conjunction with the Indiana District, LCMS, our Social Ministry Board has sponsored several work trips to the devastated south coast after Hurricane Katrina. More recently Mike Bultemeier has organized teams to help with other recent hurricane/flooding relief. The Board also sponsors door collections from time to time after church services to be given to …

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Community Missions

The Social Ministry Board sponsors our congregation’s annual Thanksgiving, Souper Bowl, and Fishes and Loaves food drives. Food collected is distributed to needy families, member and non-member alike. Other food collections are held during the year in support of Associated Churches Food Bank. Through the Angel Tree Project, members have the opportunity to purchase Christmas …

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Caring for Member Needs

The Social Ministry Board offers small home repair services for our elderly or disabled members who are not able to perform the work themselves or have family and friends who could do so. Projects range from painting to plumbing or electrical repairs. Social Ministry also coordinates a meal distribution program for member families suffering from …

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Our Beliefs

St. Peter’s is a Lutheran congregation in northeast Indiana that has been, for the past 160 years, committed to the teaching of God’s inspired and infallible Word as explained by the creeds of the Christian Church and the Confessions of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.   As our family of believers continues to grow, we are …

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Our Mission

The mission of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is to   Connect to Christ;    Grow in His grace; and   Share Him with others.