Spotlight on Ministry
Carolyn Thompson
Carolyn was asked why she loves serving at St. Peter.
"I serve and do the many things I do here because I enjoy it. However, God deserves the credit and not I. He died on the cross for my sins and I am so thankful to have Jesus in my life. He has helped me in good times and the sad times. I could never do any of the things I do without Jesus' help. I so enjoy St. Peter church because we have a good pastor and people who are good volunteers. God and family are very important to me. We should always help those in need because we are all equal in God's eyes and afterall, he has done so much for us."
June 2006
Margaret Johnson
Margaret was asked why she enjoys serving at St. Peter.
"Sharing with others is the ultimate Christian goal – we grow only if we give. Serving is a privilege and those who extend themselves receive more then they can ever give."
St. Peter's Graduates of 2006
These St. Peter youth recently graduated from NBHS. Beginning this fall, they will take the knowledge they have acquired and their relationships with Christ, with them to college campuses and work places this fall
Abby Benson, Charles DeVries, Heather Jensen, Alecia Landers, Chelsi Majewski, Elisa Martzahn, Katie Martzahn, Greg O'Brien, Brooke Rohwedder, Lacey Ritter, Damian Spratt, Jennifer Spratt, Clint Steere, Nathan Stark, Samantha Yerkes, Jodee Zurcher, and Christin Dietrich
Gale Brinkman
Gale was asked why he enjoys serving the youth at St.Peter.
"As the sixth grade Sunday School teacher, I find it rewarding to help these young people move forward in their faith. I try and help them understand how much they already know about being Christian and how we can live a Christian life in today's world. When asked why I serve, "I have to serve". I have promised in my baptism, and at every baptism I attend at church, to help these young people keep their faith in Christ. I can not think of a better way to share my faith."
Luther League Officers of St. Peter 2005 – 2006
These high school youth were elected by their Luther League peers. Throughout the 2005-2006 academic years they served as leaders among the League and further act as Christian role models for the youth of St. Peter.
President - Katie Martzahn
Vice President - Elisa Martzahn
Secretary - Jodee Zurcher
Treasurer - Nate Stark
May 2006
Norma Noel
Norma was asked what has inspired her to continue teaching for almost 60 years.
"I love teaching the little children in the Nursery Class. They are happy to come to Sunday School and they are always ready to listen to the Bible stories and to see the film strips that go with our lessons and they are anxious to do their activities."
"It is a joy to be with them and to tell them they are a child of God and that Jesus loves them."
"It is like planting seeds and watching them grow in God's nurture and love."
"To me teaching is a rewarding and fulfilling experience to be in Christian service and to serve my church."
April 2006
Chase Eiklenborg
Chase was asked why he likes coming to church and Sunday school each weekend.
“I get to learn about God. I like to go to Sunday school and hear the lessons. They are always interesting. In church I like to sing. My favorite son is ‘The Lord’s Army’. I think I was three or four when I learned that song. I like saying the Lord’s Prayer in Sunday school. I like the Pastor because he knows all the prayers we say.”
Michelle Hyman
Michelle was asked what she enjoys about participating in ministry at St. Peter’s.
“I teach first grade Sunday school. I am now also able to be a part of Adult Choir again. My family and I joined the church almost four years ago and it has made a big difference in our lives. The sermons mean something to us. When we moved to the community, this was the place where we made all our friends. I can’t say enough about how much we felt welcomed.”
The Quilting Women
Marge O’Brien, Elna Clikeman, Ione Hildebrand, Brenda Rickart, Margaret Johnson, Donna Spratt, Ramona Schafer, Marvel Landers, Mary Kock, Luella Miller, Lyna Miller, Mildred Deike, Caroline Menken, Marjorie Butzlaff, Ruth Wunsch, Evelyn Van Raden, Marlene Rogers, . Kathryn Cassman, Joni Meek, Irene Landers, Irene Stanbrough, Lois Eliasen