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Lost and Found is Coming to Word of Peace

Sunday, February 8 at 6:00pm

Lost and Found is the naonally-known and award-winning

duo of Michael Bridges and George Baum. They have been

traveling around the world performing concerts of their orig-

inal music and making friends in the process since they were

in high school.

Described as “acousc thrash,” Lost and Found’s music style

is organic and fun and the lyrics comment on life, faith, trav-

el, friends and relaonships. Their concerts are interacve,

driven by the audience, and each show is different. They are

always spontaneous, improvisaonal, hilariously funny, and

o$en poignant. For more informaon about Lost and Found,

visit their website at www.Speedwood.com.

If you haven’t seen Lost and Found this is your chance. And if

you have, you’ll want to see them again one last me!

FEBRUARY 2015FEBRUARY 2015FEBRUARY 2015FEBRUARY 2015

ASH WEDNESDAYASH WEDNESDAYASH WEDNESDAYASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, February 18

Services at 5:30pm & 7:00pm

LENTEN WORSHIPLENTEN WORSHIPLENTEN WORSHIPLENTEN WORSHIP Begins Wednesday, February 25 Services at 5:30pm & 7:00pm

Wednesday Lenten Suppers will be served from 5-7pm.

More Inside about the Season of Lent at Word of Peace

FREE-WILL DONATION:

All profits will go to CROSS Food Shelf

Ques ons? Contact Dain Swanson at

763-496-2409 or dswanson@woplc.org

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Pastor Rick Skare, Senior Pastor

Pastor Krista Strum, Pastor

Pastor Keith Long, Pastor

21705 129th Ave. N.

Rogers, MN 55374

Church Office

763-496-2400

(press 3 to leave an emergency

message for the pastor)

Office Hours

Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm

Fri 8am-12:30pm

Our Vision Statement

Our vision is to be a community

where everyone knows Christ’s

Love and shares Christ’s Love with

all people.

Our Mission Statement

Christ works through us as we:

• Welcome all people to grow in

faith, love and devoon,

• Share Christ through word

and deed,

• Care for others and the world

God made, and

• Work for jusce and peace.

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Contact Jennie Priebe at

763-496-2401 or

jpriebe@woplc.org.

March newsle�er deadline:

February 13

WordofPeace.org

Sermons

& Readings

February 1 & 2

Pastor Keith Long, “Upended with Authority”

When Jesus squares up with a demonic presence on this Super Sunday, a fight

breaks out. But making quick work of evil, a champion is declared a$er just seven

words, with no hal$ime show needed!

Scripture Readings: Mark 1:21-28; Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 18:15-20

February 8 & 9

Na7onal Youth Gathering Worship

Kris7n Skare, “Going to the Mat”

God has a story. It is a love story. And all of God's people have an important role in

this story. The Gospel of Mark declares, "The beginning of the Good news of Jesus

Christ, the Son of God." As followers of Jesus, we are invited into this promise and

sent to live out the rest of the story through discipleship.

Scripture Readings: Mark 2:1-12

February 15 & 16

Pastor Krista Strum, Forever Changed

We spend a great deal of energy trying to transform Jesus into what we want Jesus to

be but when we let Jesus transform us… we are forever changed.

Scripture Readings: Mark 9:2-9; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6

February 18

ASH WEDNESDAY

Pastor Rick Skare, “Sin and Bare It”

The presence of God in our lives reveals the depth of sin and creates in us a thirst

for forgiveness and faithfulness.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:1-17; Ma�hew 6:1-6, 16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-

6:10; Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

February 22

Pastor Keith Long,

“How To Get What You’re Going Through:

When Your World Collapses”

When tragedy strikes you or those around you, there are a lot of things that we

could say that are not helpful. A sermon about how empathy through relaonships

grounded in Christ can comfort the afflicted.

Scripture Readings: Job 2:7-13; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; John 14:23-27

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The Season of Lent Begins February 18

Services at 5:30 and 7:00 pm

One of the most me honored tradions of the Chrisan church are the 40 days of preparaon be-

fore Easter called Lent. We begin with Ash Wednesday on February 18 with services and the Impo-

sion of Ashes at 5:30 and 7:00pm. The following five Wednesdays leading up to Holy Week, Word

of Peace will have services with the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy, dramas, hands-on worship expe-

riences and a meal (meal begins at 5:00, services are at 5:30 and 7:00pm).

This year our drama series will follow the children’s books wriKen by Max Lucado and the much loved story of Punchinello and

the Wemmicks of Wemmickville. The five plays will need many volunteers and actors to make this happen. Please prayerfully

consider being a part of this amazing tradion. We are looking for three main characters for all six weeks, plus an addional

thirteen actors each week. Rehearsals begin the end of January. Contact Dain Swanson dswanson@woplc.org 763-496-2409.

Lenten Devo7onals are available at the Informaon Desk and online at LutherSem.edu/lent.

Lenten Sermon Series: How to Get Through

What You’re Going Through Begins Feb. 22

Like it or not, life is full of challenges and tough mes: we

experience illness, death, loss, conflict, brokenness, betrayal,

and disappointment. As followers of Christ, our lives are no

excepon. But we do live in a promise that God is with us,

smack dab in the midst of the these challenging mes; in the

midst of our brokenness; in the midst of what somemes

feels like death. He is present in the miracle of the resurrec-

on.

Throughout this Lenten series, we hope that you will en-

counter words of hope and encouragement and know that

you are not alone in whatever challenges you may be facing. Through biblical stories you can see how God can and does work

even during the most difficult of mes. We will provide you with some pracces that you can use to help you get through what-

ever you are going through. And if life is really good right now, we will show you how God can use you to be present for others.

Worship Topics:

Feb. 22 - Shock: When Your World Collapses

March 1 - Sorrow: When Your Heart Is Breaking

March 8 – Struggle: When Life Makes No Sense

March 15- Surrender: The Path to Peace

March 22- Sanc<fica<on: God’s Work in Transforming Us

March 29 – Service: Using Your Pain for Good

It is our prayer that you find Word of Peace a place of hope, understanding, encouragement, and healing when you are faced

with the trials of life. We encourage you take part in some or all of the offerings as we claim the promises of God’s story.

“What can separate you from the love of God?” Nothing, absolutely nothing! Romans 8:38 as paraphrased by the Children’s Ministry staff, teachers and children

Adult Study:

Join us for People of Faith during the Sunday Morning Study at

9:45am in Room 120 as we look at the lives of biblical characters,

the challenges they faced, how God was present in and worked

through the challenges, and ulmately how God used these biblical

characters’ lives for the good of God’s kingdom. We will be looking

at the lives of: Rachel, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gomer, Isaiah, Jere-

miah, and Job. Adult Study runs Feb. 22—March 29.

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HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings

Parents—Take Your Swee7e

Out this Valen7ne’s Day and

Leave the Kids with Us!

Parents Night Out is Friday, Feb-

ruary 13 from 6-10pm—Cost:

$3/hour for poKy trained chil-

dren; $5/hour for infants or chil-

dren not poKy trained. $35 family maximum.

Sign up on the Youth bullen board. For more

informaon, contact Marcus Eads at 763-496-

2410 or meads@woplc.org.

Spirit Wind, our blended worship band is look-

ing for a drummer and a bass player. If you’re

interested, contact Michael Sahlen at 763-496-

2412 or msahlen@woplc.org.

Fes7val Chorus begins rehearsing for Easter on

Thursday, March 5. If you enjoy singing and

want to be a part of the wonderful Easter ser-

vices by lending your voice to the choir, please

come to rehearsals every Wednesday at 7:30pm

beginning March 5. For more informaon con-

tact Michael Sahlen at 763-496-2412 or

msahlen@woplc.org.

Worship & MusicWorship & MusicWorship & MusicWorship & Music

Kids of Peace Preschool

2014-15 Registra7on is Now Open

for Returning Families and Word of

Peace Members (Opens Feb. 2 to the

General Public)

Your child will receive a quality learning

experience with an emphasis on academics, social develop-

ment, creavity, and spiritual growth by a loving staff in a

small classroom seUng. For more informaon, visit

wordofpeace.org/kidsofpeace or contact Julie PicconaKo at

763-496-2419 or jpiccona�o@woplc.org.

Get Your Super Bowl Subs

Sunday, February 1, 8:30am-Noon

Stop by the table in the Gathering

Area between services on February

1 and purchase Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches for the whole

family to enjoy while you watch the big game. $6.00 includes

sandwich and a cookie. All proceeds support Word of Peace

youth ministry.

BECOME A MEMBER

OF WORD OF PEACE

AKend the New Member Orientaon on

Thursday, February 19, 5:30-9:00pm

Recepon of New Members is March 1 & 2

• Meet the pastors and key staff

• Learn what we believe and how we do ministry

• Enjoy a fellowship meal

• Idenfy your gi$s and how to use them at church

and beyond

Please RSVP: Contact Susen Kay in the Church Office

763-496-2420 | skay@woplc.org

- OR -

Sign up online at wordofpeace.org/membership

Membership is not required to par<cipate in the life of Word of Peace.

Non-members are always welcome to take part in

worship, study and fellowship events of this faith community.

Family Worship &

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, February 22

Join us for worship on

Sunday, February 22 and

Monday, February 23 for

a special Family Worship!

The children’s choirs will be singing, children will

be helping out during worship, and there will be

a puppet show during the Kids Message!

Word of Peace youth will be serving pancakes

for breakfast on Sunday morning. Free-will offer-

ing with proceeds going towards youth ministry.

It will be a fun morning for everyone—please

join us!

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Kids Against Hunger

Food Packing Night

at Word of Peace

You and your family are invit-

ed to Word of Peace on

Thursday, March 12 from

6:30-8:30 pm to pack food

kits for Kids Against Hunger.

Last year we packed over

12,000 meals!

This is a great way to educate kids about this worldwide

problem and how they can be part of the soluon to end

hunger. All ages are welcome! Children eight years and

younger should have a parent present with them for one-

on-one help on the foot kit line.

We ask that each family provide a $25 donaon that will

fund the food for the kits and that you sign-up outside the

Children’s and Confirmaon Ministry office beginning Feb-

ruary 8.

Contact Krisn Skare at kskare@woplc.org or 763-496-2404

or Megan Moen at mmoen@woplc.org or 763-496-2423

with your quesons.

In July, our 9th

-12th

graders are traveling to the ELCA

Na7onal Youth Gathering in Detroit, Michigan!

Through interacve learning, speakers, live music,

video, community service and more, our youth will

learn more about the larger body of Christ. Over the

coming months, there’ll be opportunies to learn

more and support those youth who will be going on

the trip. Here are two of those ways:

Sunday, February 8 and Monday, February 9 –

Youth-led worship service at Word of Peace at 8:30,

9:45 and 11:00am.

Sunday, February 15 – Youth Gathering Sponsorship

Lunch at 1:00pm at Word of Peace. Enjoy lunch and

learn more about our trip! Proceeds help off-set

transportaon costs.

Word of Peace is Turning 40!—2015

marks the 40th

Anniversary of Word of

Peace! A commiKee is currently being

put together to plan a celebraon of

this milestone in the fall. If you are in-

terested in being on the commiKee,

please contact Tracy Rowe. We give

thanks to God for the 40 years of minis-

try of Word of Peace!

NOW HIRING: Word of Peace is seeking

a part-me Nursery Assistant to care

for our congregaons’ youngest in No-

ah’s Ark Nursery during worship and at

other mes, when needed. Job descrip-

ons and applicaons are available at

the Info. Desk and online at wordo-

feace.org/jobs. Contact: Linda Thomas,

763-496-2407 or lthomas@woplc.org.

Word of Peace will be serving lunch at

Sharing and Caring Hands on Tuesday,

February 3. Please consider volunteer-

ing to prepare the food, serve the

lunch, or give a monetary donaon for

the ingredients. Look for the display in

the Gathering Area for more infor-

maon and to sign up.

Glenn and Caren Nemec will be going

on a mission trip to Jamaica February

21-28 and they are requesng dona-

ons of any of the following supplies:

Travel-size toiletries, bar soap, size 8-

adult underwear, towels, washcloths,

flat sheets, reading glasses, Ace band-

ages, collapsible canes, band-aids, 8

penny or 16 penny nails, lightweight

work gloves, Tapcon screws, paint

brushes, safety goggles, AA and AAA

baKeries, small Ziploc bags, and brown

paper bags. If you can donate any of

these items, please bring them to the

church office by no later than February

12. Thank you!

Thank you very much to those of you

who completed the worship survey in

December and January. We appreciate

every one of your responses, which will

be considered when determining the

future plans for worship at Word of

Peace.

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This Lent, Let’s Make A Difference In the Lives of Others!

Same day appointments. Convenience care clinics. Plen7ful vaccina-

7ons. An7bio7cs. Pharmacies. Clean water. These are all conveniences

that we take for granted in 2015 in Minnesota. But they are not available

for everyone around the world. Some have to walk days and miles to re-

ceive basic medical care.

Word of Peace is trying to make a difference in the lives of people who do

not have access to good medical care. We would like to raise $5,000 dur-

ing Lent to help support the remodel and extend the capacity of the Dem-

sa Clinic and Hospital in Nigeria.

This is a collaborave project of the Minneapolis Area Synod, Lutheran

Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM), the Lutheran church of Christ Nigeria

(LCCN) and Global Health Missions (GHM), who have already pledged

over $450,000. The goal of this project is to add health educaon and

prevenon programs in the surrounding community, expand the availa-

bility of clean drinking water, help with malaria treatment and prevenon

and remodel and expand the exisng clinic and hospital.

The Global Missions Team will be collecng donaons throughout Lent.

Please stop by their table in the Gathering Area later this month or use

the envelopes that will be provided. You may also donate online at

wordofpeace.org/give. Any amount is appreciated!

PROJECT:

DEMSA

HEALTH

CENTER Apply to be a Recipient of

the Endowment Fund

Do you need funding for your educa-

on or a ministry or outreach project?

If so, apply to become a recipient of

the Word of Peace Endowment Fund.

The Scholarship Fund provides grants

to individuals for tuion and/or fees

associated with preschool, seminary,

Chrisan college, and other post-

secondary educaon.

The Ministry Fund provides grants to

individuals, groups and organizaons

to which the Congregaon relates, for

witnessing to the Chrisan faith and

supporng the mission of the church.

The Outreach Fund provides grants for

outreach projects into the communi-

es that relate to Word of Peace,

providing opportunies for creave

and innovave projects that support

the role Word of Peace plays in our

community.

Applicaons are available in the finan-

cial office and online at wordofpeace.

org/endowment. All applicaons must

be submiKed to the financial office by

no later than April 1, 2015. The En-

dowment Fund Team will make deci-

sions on funding by May 1 and appli-

cants will be nofied by May 15.

For more informaon about the Word

of Peace Endowment Fund, visit

wordofpeace.org/endowment.

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It would seem that the more we give to others the poorer we

become, but the opposite is true! Service to others brings mean-

ing and fulfillment to our lives in a way that wealth, power, pos-

sessions and self-centered pursuits can never match.

As Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,

pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured

into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured

to you.” (Luke 6:38)

Each of us has unique talents and abilies. Most of us are not dynamic preachers or wealthy philanthropists, but

our contribuon is just as important. Paul wrote: “Now there are variees of gi$s, but the same Spirit; and there

are variees of services, but the same Lord; and there are variees of acvies, but it is the same God who ac-

vates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestaon of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians

12:4-7)

Everything We Have Is a GiJ from God

The gi$s we have received are not ours alone. God gave them to us for the purpose of serving him and serving oth-

er people. Each of us has something to give. We can give our money and our me to charity, do volunteer work, be

a friend to someone who is sick or lonely, be a peacemaker or teacher. It does not maKer whether we have been

given great talents, abilies and wealth, or very liKle. What maKers to God is whether we make good use of what

we have been given, whether large or small.

Please remember that Word of Peace has many ministry and worship opportunies for children, families, women

and men. Please check them out. May you find your gi$s and abilies plenful and put to great use, not only at

Word of Peace, but in your daily life as well.

In Christ,

Steve Tu$o and the Stewardship Team

Congratula7ons to the

Confirma7on Class

of 2015

Word of Peace congratulates the

111 ninth graders who affirmed

their bapsm on January 10 and

11.

Word of Peace is grateful for

these students and we hope and

pray that these young people and

their families will connue to

grow in their faith through wor-

ship, service, and fellowship.

Thanks be to God for these 9th

graders!

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For more informa<on contact Marcus Eads at 763-496-2410 or meads@woplc.org

wordofpeace.org/middle-school wordofpeace.org/high-school

Youth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth Ministry

MS/HS

Summer Camps & Programs: There are lots of fun, faith-filled

opportunies coming in Summer 2015. Pick up an informaon

flyer from outside the Youth Ministry Office.

NOTE: The deadline for camp registraon is Sunday, March 1. The

deadline for Summer Stretch registraon is Wednesday, May 13.

Summer Stretch June 17-August 12

(Completed grades 5-12)

Family Camp at Luther Crest June 19-21

(All families welcome)

Youth Camp at Luther Dell August 2-7

(Completed grades 6-8)

Senior High Roots Camp at Luther Dell August 2-7

(Completed grades 9-12)

Parents Night Out: Saturday, February 14, 6-10pm—Sign up on

the Youth Board to volunteer. Earn money for your youth account

to help pay for Word of Peace youth trips, programs or events, or

get confirmaon service hours. Volunteer spots go fast so sign up

now!

MS

4-6 Grade Winter Retreat at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexan-

dria: Friday, March 20-22—Snow tubing, cross country skiing,

worship, broom hockey snow shoeing, Bible studies and more!

Warm cabins and delicious food! Cost is $100 + a completed and

signed Word of Peace Health Form. Deadline is March 1.

MSM.AM: Sunday, February 15 and 22, 9:45-10:45am

Food, devoons and games in the Youth Room. Friends are al-

ways welcome!

HS

UPDATE [insert “ac7on news” jingle here]—Thank you to Pastor

Ashley, who will be staying on at Word of Peace during the winter

months as she awaits a pastoral call. We are excited that she will

be serving in high school ministry with us! High Schoolers, come

meet Pastor Ashley on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings

in the Youth Room!

Sunday Morning Bible Studies: February 15 and 22, 11-Noon in

the Youth Room—Join Pastor Ashley for food and conversaon.

This month we’re talking about Genesis 18.

Wednesday Night Junior Guide Huddle: Wednesday, February 4,

6:30-7:00pm in the Youth Room—Don’t worry, we’ve cleared it

with your Adult Guides! Snacks, games, prayer, announcements

and some me to share the joys and challenges of being a Confir-

maon Junior Guide!

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Upcoming Youth Events : MS = Middle School | HS = High School

Important Dates to Remember This Month:

Feb. 11: No Confirmaon Classes

Feb. 11: Guide Training Sessions

Feb. 18: No Confirmaon Classes (Ash Wednesday)

Feb. 22 & 23: No Church School Classes

Feb. 22 & 23: Teacher Training Sessions

Thank you to everyone who gave to God’s Global Barnyard in

December! Your offerings raised $1900. Way to go!

The Winter Retreat for 4th

-6th

Graders is March 20-22. Sign up

NOW! See the sign up sheet outside the youth office or contact

Marcus at meads@woplc.org or 763-496-2410.

Mark Your Calendars:

Vacaon Bible School Registraon Begins March 8

Kid’s Against Hunger Food Packing Event March 12

1st Communion Classes March 15 & April 26

Vacaon Bible School June 22-26

Camp Informa7on for Families and Church School Kids:

Sign up NOW! Contact Marcus in the Youth Office or pick up in-

formaon outside the Children’s Ministry office.

Family Camp in at Luther Crest in Alexandria June 19-21

Seeds Camp at Wapo in Amery, WI July 31-Aug 2

(kids completed 2nd

and 3rd

grade)

Youth Camp Aug.2-7

(kids completed 4th

and 5th

grade) (choose either Camp Wapo in Amery, WI or Camp Luther Dell in Remer, MN)

Youth Camp at Luther Dell in Remer, MN Aug. 2-7

(kids completed 6th

-8th

grade)

Confirma7on Times Change During Lent:

• Early group meets from 5:30-6:45

• Late group meets from 7:00-8:15

All kids will aKend Lenten worship with their

small group

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Thursday Senior Shop Rogers Bus—

Thursdays at 10am, $1.00 per rider. Assis-

tance provided with your groceries. Contact

Judy at 763-428-7657.

Jammers Potluck & Music—Sunday, 2/1

from 1-5pm (eat at 4pm) at the Rogers

Community Room (21201 Memorial Drive).

Bring a dish to share. Contact Dave at 763-

428-4217.

Rogers Senior Dining—Tuesday through

Thursday every week at 12:00 noon at the

Rogers Community Room. Call at least two

days in advance by 4pm for reservaons,

763-428-0976. Cost: 55+ $4.00. Under 55

$5.00.

NEW! Weekly Exercise Program: Mondays

from 11am-Noon at the Rogers Community

Room. Free for SilverSneakers members:

Non-members pay only $1.00 per class. First

class is free. Exercises are geared towards

55+ but everyone is welcome. No on-the-

floor work. Chairs used as props with opon

of adjustable wrist/ankle weights. Call In-

structor Lori Schoenborn at 612-636-0207

or Liz at 763-428-0939 with quesons.

AARP Free Income Tax Assistance: For

taxpayers with low and middle income,

persons with disabilies and those 60 yrs

and older. Rogers Community Room on

Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 16, March 30 and

April 6 from 9 am - 12 pm. Call Liz at 763-

428-0939 to sign up for a 45 minute me

slot on one of the offered days. Get a list

of what you need to bring with you when

you schedule your appointment with Liz.

Great Decisions: A Global Conversa7on

Group - approx. 1 hour monthly foreign

policy discussion of important global topics

presented by videos, local expert presen-

taons and group discussions. Third

Wednesday of each month at 10am at the

Rogers Community Room. Fee: $10.00 for

the book (used for 8 topics/8 months). Call

Liz 763-428-0939.

Visit the Foshay Museum, Keys Cafe &

Wells Fargo Museum: Explore the Foshay

museum and observaon deck, enjoy lunch

at Keys Cafe, and join a guided tour thru the

Wells Fargo History Museum. Cost for mu-

seums, lunch and transportaon is $30.

Monday, March 9, 9:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Call

Liz at 763-428-0939 for a reservaon by

Feb. 27th.

The Word of Peace Kids-Care Bus takes

seniors shopping at Ridgedale every other

month. The next trip will be February 10.

Cost is $1.00 for the round trip. The bus

starts picking up at 9:30am and returns to

Rogers by 1:30pm. Call Judy to sign up at

763-428-7657.

Please contact Judy Hanson at 763-428-

7657 for resource, community or general

informa<on for seniors in the Rogers area.

To subscribe to the Rogers Senior News-

le�er, call 763-241-3520. Or, read it online

at Seniors.CityofRogers.org.

CROSS Update CROSS has seen growing numbers in 2014. 751,110 lbs. of food were distributed to people in our communies (an increase

of 18% over 2013). 9,244 meals were delivered to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels (an increase of 12% over

2013), $95,000 in housing assistance was provided to stabilize & secure housing for families in crisis (an increase of 17% over

2013), 2,000 children were served per month in 11 local schools with Weekend Food for Kids (an increase of 66% over 2013),

and 1,257 children were provided with school supplies and birthday/holiday gi$s (an increase of 36% over 2013).

Expansion Focus / Goals for 2015:

• CROSS caseworker hours and emergency food at Hope Center in Corcoran’s Maple Hills Estates mobile home park

• A mobile food pantry in Maple Grove

• To increase senior housing complexes from 3 to 5 and mobile home sites from 1 to 2 for delivered groceries & produce

• A sliding scale meal fee (down to $1.50 per meal) for Meals on Wheels’ lowest income homebound seniors

• To connue increasing outreach to families in need of food and financial assistance in our service area.

Your support and hard work have made this possible and have given CROSS the ability to

create a vision to reach even more needs in our community in 2015!

Upcoming Events:

March 12: Maple Grove’s 10th Annual Empty Bowls Event

May: The 20th Anniversary of CROSS’ Derby Days Golf Event

Soon: CROSS will be planning a celebraon of their 40th year of service (to take place in

the summer of 2017)

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