Mountainside

07/01/2026

For those unable to attend the service for Dave Peterson in person, here is the link to the livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/live/hlVNbJl3784

Also, a digital guestbook is available to share memories, videos, or photos with the family.
https://my.guestpix.com/guest/access/159583/zYB3KLa7

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/28/2026

David Bruce Peterson
January 29, 1957-June 26, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, pastor, teacher, and friend, David Bruce Peterson.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Ruthie; his children, Ashley and her husband Dan, Matthew, and Nicole; and his cherished grandchildren, Ava, Molly, and Manny. He is also survived by his father Bruce, his three brothers and their families, along with countless friends and extended family whose lives were shaped by his kindness, presence, and deep love.

David was born on January 29, 1957, in Akron, Ohio. He moved to Schroon Lake in 1972, where he met Ruthie, the love of his life. He entered pastoral ministry in 1991 at Grace Bible Church in Barrington, New Jersey, faithfully beginning a lifelong calling of shepherding, teaching, and caring for others. While serving in ministry, he later attended Clarks Summit University, where he earned his Master of Divinity, further grounding and deepening his pastoral work.

In 2005, he returned to Schroon Lake, back to the place where he had lived as a teenager, to serve at Mountainside Bible Chapel, where he continued his calling with humility, wisdom, and deep care for his congregation.

His ministry was marked by counseling people, mentoring others, and building strong, lasting community wherever he served. He was known as a steady presence in people’s lives, offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear that made others feel deeply seen and valued.

His life was marked by a deep love for people. He never met a stranger and had a remarkable way of making everyone feel like they were his best friend. He deeply loved the Schroon Lake community and the people within it, investing in relationships that lasted far beyond any role or season. He loved others fully and generously, leaving warmth everywhere he went. He was a forever optimist, known for his great sense of humor, and was everyone’s cheerleader.

Outside of ministry, he deeply loved his family, reading, the arts, nature, history, photography, sports, and travel. He had a deep passion for all of these things, which reflected the curiosity, joy, and fullness with which he lived his life. He served his community in meaningful ways, including his involvement with the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, his service on the Seagle Festival Board, and his volunteer work with Essex County Su***de Prevention. He also started a Celebrate Recovery chapter in Schroon Lake, extending his heart for helping others into practical and lasting support within his community.

Above all, his life was guided by a simple but profound truth he lived out: “Love God, love others.”

A service will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Mountainside Bible Chapel in Schroon Lake, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountainside Growing Together Campaign.

06/27/2026

Please join us in celebrating the life of Pastor David Peterson on Wednesday, July 1, at 6pm.
The service will be held at Mountainside Bible Chapel - 165 US Rt 9, Schroon Lake, NY.

06/26/2026

Our Pastor, friend, and neighbor, David Peterson, is home with the Lord. Please be praying for the family. Funeral arrangements will be shared in the coming days.

06/22/2026

Thank you for your continued love, support, and prayers for the Petersons. Following surgery and thorough follow-up with their medical team, Dave, Ruthie, and their family share the following message:

“Dave has stage four metastatic cancer with an unknown origin at this time. We are moving forward with palliative care as we seek to manage his symptoms and pain as well as seek treatment options. Our focus is Dave’s comfort and quality of life, and we ask for prayers for our family as we move forward on this journey.”

As a church family, we are committed to caring for the Petersons in any way we can as they walk the road ahead. If you would like to serve the family in a specific way, please let us know, and we will reach out as we coordinate care.

06/14/2026

As we seek to care for Pastor Dave and Ruthie on their long road ahead, a GoFundMe account has been created to help cover out-of-pocket costs already incurred, as well as travel expenses for his ongoing medical needs. By easing these burdens, we hope to give Dave and Ruthie the support they need to focus on healing and recovery.

Dave Peterson has been a pastor at Mountainside Bible Chapel for over 20 years, inve… Mountainside Cares needs your support for Support Pastor Dave’s Recovery

06/03/2026

*Update 6/6 - Dave is out of surgery and recovering. The surgeon said everything wen as planned and removal was complete. Thank you again for all of your prayer, Ruthie is so grateful. We expect a full report from pathology toward the end of next week.

*Update 6/4 - we're grateful to share that Dave has been transferred to Albany Med. Thanks again for the continued prayers and support.

Thank you to so many who have reached out with love and support for Pastor Dave and Ruthie Peterson following Dave's hospitalization last Friday. As many have heard, medical imaging revealed several masses, the most concerning of which are two located in his brain. It's been determined that these will need to be removed in surgery at Albany Med. Currently, Dave remains in Glens Falls Hospital while he waits for an available bed in Albany and the medical team continues further testing to confirm a diagnosis. Your prayers are appreciated as Dave, Ruthie, and their family walk the long, difficult road ahead. They continue to trust that even in the midst of this, God is with them, providing love and strength to sustain them one step at a time.

03/30/2026

We'd love to have you with us at Mountainside for Easter weekend!

Good Friday service - April 3, 6pm, we'll look at all Jesus accomplished through his death on the Cross

Easter Sunday - April 5, 10am, we'll celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and how it changes EVERYTHING