passing the century mark (1991-2016)
A milestone occasion occurred in 1991 as St. Peter's Lutheran Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Special events occurred each month in celebration. Reverend Paul Engelhart also became Assistant Minister to Pastor Hoh that year. In April 1993, he was installed as our Pastor #11 as Pastor Hoh ended his 20-year tenure as our pastor.
In June 1996, Reverend Carol P. Murtorff became our supply pastor after the untimely and unexpected death of Pastor Engelhart from a medical issue. She remained in the position until shortly before Reverend Brenda P. Ritterpusch was installed as our Pastor #12 in November 1997.
In September 2001, Reverend Richard A. Starr began as our interim pastor. Beginning in May 2002, his duties were split between himself, Reverend Dr. E. Gordon Ross and Reverend Dr. Charles E. Snyder. Their duties ended in September when Reverend Larry R. Bergh began as our pastor. He was installed on January 11, 2004, as our Pastor #13.
On October 8, 2006, Reverend Dr. Amy C. Schifrin began as our interim pastor. She remained in this position until November 2, 2008. A supply pastor was brought in until Pastor Schlegel began as our pastor on January 18, 2009. She was installed as our Pastor #14 on March 1, 2009.
In 2010, discussion began on the need for an elevator and handicapped accessible restrooms. After months of discussion, the Accessibility and Renewal Project was approved by a special congregational meeting on August 21, 2011. Construction of an addition on the north side of the building began in June 2012 and took about six months to complete. Occupancy was granted on November 20, 2012. An open house was held for the community in April 2013 ahead of a special dedication service.
In June 2010, a clothing ministry was started upon finding a need for the mission after doing one for victims of a fire that destroyed two row homes across the street from the church.
The following year, the church marked their 120th Anniversary with a few special events.
In March 2013, a free community meal on the second Sundays of each month was started. It has been a success, seeing between 50 to 75 people in attendance.
In July 2013, seminarian Del Akech Del began a two-year internship at the church. He would assist Pastor Schlegel two Sundays a month (three on a five-Sunday month). The other two Sunday he supplied at Grace Lutheran Church. His internship then ended in June 2015.
In June 1996, Reverend Carol P. Murtorff became our supply pastor after the untimely and unexpected death of Pastor Engelhart from a medical issue. She remained in the position until shortly before Reverend Brenda P. Ritterpusch was installed as our Pastor #12 in November 1997.
In September 2001, Reverend Richard A. Starr began as our interim pastor. Beginning in May 2002, his duties were split between himself, Reverend Dr. E. Gordon Ross and Reverend Dr. Charles E. Snyder. Their duties ended in September when Reverend Larry R. Bergh began as our pastor. He was installed on January 11, 2004, as our Pastor #13.
On October 8, 2006, Reverend Dr. Amy C. Schifrin began as our interim pastor. She remained in this position until November 2, 2008. A supply pastor was brought in until Pastor Schlegel began as our pastor on January 18, 2009. She was installed as our Pastor #14 on March 1, 2009.
In 2010, discussion began on the need for an elevator and handicapped accessible restrooms. After months of discussion, the Accessibility and Renewal Project was approved by a special congregational meeting on August 21, 2011. Construction of an addition on the north side of the building began in June 2012 and took about six months to complete. Occupancy was granted on November 20, 2012. An open house was held for the community in April 2013 ahead of a special dedication service.
In June 2010, a clothing ministry was started upon finding a need for the mission after doing one for victims of a fire that destroyed two row homes across the street from the church.
The following year, the church marked their 120th Anniversary with a few special events.
In March 2013, a free community meal on the second Sundays of each month was started. It has been a success, seeing between 50 to 75 people in attendance.
In July 2013, seminarian Del Akech Del began a two-year internship at the church. He would assist Pastor Schlegel two Sundays a month (three on a five-Sunday month). The other two Sunday he supplied at Grace Lutheran Church. His internship then ended in June 2015.
