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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF WORD OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCHA MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF WORD OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCHA MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF WORD OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCHA MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF WORD OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
JUNE 2013JUNE 2013JUNE 2013JUNE 2013
PEACE NOTESPEACE NOTESPEACE NOTESPEACE NOTES
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE
FROM PASTOR RON
Dear friends,
A er much prayer and thought,
Becky and I have made the decision
to re�re from full-�me ministry be-
ginning September 1, 2013.
As you can imagine, this was not an
easy decision. We love the ministry
and the people of Word of Peace, and
it has given us great joy and meaning
to be a part of our Lord's work in this
amazing congrega�on.
It has been a wonderful nine years. The outstanding and commi-ed
staff has been just great to work with. Our congrega�on is blessed
with posi�ve effec�ve leaders. This church is filled with ac�ve com-
mi-ed people who generously share their gi s, �me and finances.
And over the years, the many worship and ministry programs have
been exci�ng to be a part of. This church makes a major difference in
the lives of people, our Northwestern Suburban Community, and
God's world.
The future of Word of Peace is filled with so many possibili�es as you
follow our Lord Jesus into the future. We will always hold you in our
hearts, and you will be in our prayers and thoughts in the years
ahead. We love you all.
By God’s Grace,
A FOND FAREWELL
TO A BELOVED PASTOR
Pastor Ron has devoted his life to serv-
ing God’s people and we have been
truly blessed with his leadership for the
last nine years at Word of Peace.
We rejoice with Pastor Ron and Becky
as they transi on into this next phase
of their lives. Although this is a me of
loss for our congrega on, we must
trust that God has a plan for Word of
Peace. Therefore, we need to put our
faith in God to bring us into a new and
wonderful season of ministry.
In August, we will send Pastor Ron and
Becky off with a wonderful celebra on
(details to come). Pastor Ron will
preach his final sermon on Sunday,
August 25 and Monday, August 26.
The Execu ve Team is working togeth-
er with the Synod office to determine
how to proceed. Regular, weekly
updates will be provided to the
congrega on.
Ques�ons? Please contact any of the
following Execu ve Team members:
Mike Schlegel, President
(763) 323-9033
Vanae Pearson, Vice President
(651) 497-4733
Lynn O’Gara, Secretary
(763) 428-7166
Tim Moreau, Treasurer
(763) 428-1490
Ka e Doyle, Member At-Large
(763) 262-0150
Joy Thompson, Member At-Large
(763) 428-7353
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21705 129th Ave. N.
P.O. Box 306
Rogers, MN 55374
Church Office
763-496-2400 (press 3 to leave an emergency
message for the pastor)
On the Web
www.wordofpeace.org
www.facebook.com/
wordofpeace
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 devo on,
• Share Christ through word
and deed,
• Care for others and the world
God made, and
• Work for jus ce and peace.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Contact Jennie Priebe at
763-496-2401 or [email protected].
July newsle-er deadline:
June 14 at Noon
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Rogers High School
Baccalaureate Ceremony Wednesday, June 5
th at 7:00pm
Mary Queen of Peace
Catholic Church in Rogers
The Baccalaureate Ceremony is a
Chris an, interdenomina onal
ceremony for the Rogers High
School gradua ng class. The ceremony will include music,
readings, prayers and guest speakers.
Rogers High School Graduates, please join your fellow stu-
dents in this opportunity to celebrate your gradua on and
our Awesome God! All seniors, along with their family
members and friends, are welcome and encouraged to
aGend. Graduates should wear their caps and gowns and
arrive at the church by 6:45pm. Please RSVP ASAP to
Kris�ne Niznik at 763-428-1836 or [email protected].
There’s s�ll �me to sign up for Family
Camp! Join other Word of Peace fami-
lies June 28-30th for a weekend of faith,
family, friends and fun at Luther Crest
Bible Camp in Alexandria. Registra on
forms are available outside the youth
office. Registra on deadline is Sunday,
June 9.
To learn more about
Luther Crest, scan the
code with your smart
phone or visit
www.luthercrest.org
Come Support Word of Peace at
Rockin’ Rogers Days!
We will be serving delicious pork-chops-on-a-s ck at the
Word of Peace Food Booth all three days, with proceeds
going to our general fund. If you are interested in volun-
teering or dona ng supplies, please contact Karen at
763-496-2421.
Walk with Us in the Parade or show your support by
cheering us on from the sidelines! The parade is on Sat-
urday, June 22 at 12:00! To walk in the parade or provide
wrapped parade candy, please contact Karen at 763-496-
2421.
First Anniversary Celebra/on
Sunday, June 2
7:30am-12:30pm and
Monday, June 3
7:15-8:00pm
You are invited to join us for breakfast as
we celebrate the one year anniversary of
A Strong Founda�on Building Campaign!
This campaign has been successful be-
cause of you and your generous giJs!
Please come for pancakes, sausage, juice
and coffee.
If you can’t make it on June 2nd
, join us for
ice cream sundaes on Monday, June 3rd
.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Happenings
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JuneJune Sermons & ReadingsSermons & Readings
June 2 & 3 Pastor Rick Skare, “The Power of Sight and Sound”
In learning about Jesus and by the power of his word,
we can have the sight to envision so much more than
what is possible.
Scripture Readings: Luke 7:1-10; Psalm 96:1-9; 1 Kings
8:22-23, 41-43; Gala�ans 1:1-12
June 9 & 10 Pastor Ron Prasek, “A Year’s Supply”
We live always with concern for the future, which can
bring fear and anxiety. We are reminded in Scripture
that God is a God of abundance.
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Gala�ans 1:11-24;
Psalm 146; Luke 7:11-17
June 16 & 17 Pastor Krista Strum, “Much Love”
We can be “Much Love” Chris ans because, like the
woman who washed the feet of Jesus, we are “Much
Forgiven” Chris ans.
Scripture Readings: Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 32; Gala�ans
2:15-21; 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 12:13-15
June 23 & 24 Pastor Rick Skare, “Heal, Kneel and Reveal”
Today’s Gospel shows us that following Jesus not only
involves healing, but also learning and proclaiming how
much God has done for us.
Scripture Readings: Luke 8:26-39; Psalm 42-43; 1 Kings
19:1-4[5-7] 8-15a; Gala�ans 3:23-29
June 30 & July 1 Pastor Ron Prasek, “The Candle or the Mirror”
There are two ways to spread light: Be the Candle or Be
the Mirror.
Scripture Readings: Gala�ans 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62;
Psalm 16
Music & Worship
C.R.O.S.S. Corner Look for the C.R.O.S.S. booth this summer at the
Rogers Farmers Market! C.R.O.S.S. will be col-
lec ng food items brought in or purchased on-site
by our local farmers. Produce is one of the top 3
items needed by those who rely on C.R.O.S.S. to
help feed their families. What beGer way to sup-
port our local farmers and families in need! Each
week the booth will be represented by a local
church or organiza on. All you need to do is smile
and accept food, C.R.O.S.S. will do the rest. If you
are interested in volunteering for Word of Peace
on a Wednesday aJernoon, please contact Sandy
at 612-275-1132.
C.R.O.S.S. tours are available to individuals and
groups throughout the week. June tours are:
Mondays 2:00-2:30pm
Wednesdays 6:00-6:30pm
Fridays 10:00-10:30am.
To sign up for a tour, contact C.R.O.S.S. at 763-
425-1050.
June Food Shelf Needs: Non-perishable Mexican/
Asian Foods; dish soap.
SENIOR SYNOD BAND RETURNS
TO WORD OF PEACE
Word of Peace will kick-
off 4th
of July celebra ons
with an Old Time Band
Concert on Saturday,
June 29 at 4:00pm.
The Senior Synod Band will be here again to
entertain us with a variety of music favorites,
ranging from John Phillip Sousa to Broadway.
Come and enjoy hot dogs and root beer floats
while listening to these talented musicians. A
free-will offering will be taken to support the
Worship and Visual Arts Team.
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Congrega�on Mission Trip to India We are looking for members and friends of our congrega on to go
to India in 2014!
The purpose of these trips is to strengthen our partnership be-
tween Word of Peace and the Lutheran school in the Kalrayan
Hills of South India. You will spend your me playing with
students and engaging them in enriching ac vi es and
games. You will share your faith as well as learn from the
students there. You will use your voice to help students
learn English so they might have a brighter future.
Two trips are planned. They are:
January 16-30, 2014
Late July-early August 2014
The summer trip is open to high school
students as well as adults.
Contact Pastor Ron at 763-496-2400 or
[email protected], Heather Swanson at
[email protected] or Janelle Skinner
at [email protected] for details.
Seniors
Please contact Judy Hanson at 763-428-7657 for resource, community or gen-
eral informa on for seniors. To subscribe to the Senior NewsleGer, call 763-
241-3520. Or, you can read the newsleGer online at
www.seniors.cityofrogers.org.
• Thursday Senior Shop Rogers
Bus—Thursdays at 10am, $1.00
per rider. Contact Judy at 763-428-
7657.
• Jammers Potluck & Music—
Sunday, June 2 from 1-5pm (eat at
4pm) at the Rogers Community
Room. Contact Dave at 763-428-
4217.
• Pie Social—Monday, June 10 from
2-4pm at the Rogers Community
Room. Bring a friend!
• Rockin’ Rogers Parade is Saturday,
June 22 at noon. If you would like
to help with the parade float, con-
tact Dave Chris an at 612-859-
5847.
• Rogers Senior Dining—Tuesday
through Thursday every week at
12:00 noon at the Rogers Commu-
nity Room. Call at least two days in
advance by 2pm for reserva ons,
763-428-0976. Cost: 55+ $4.00.
Under 55 $7.00.
• Cards & Games are played Tues-
days through Thursdays from
12:30-2pm at the Rogers Commu-
nity Room. Call Margaret, 763-428
-8650.
• Rogers Farmer’s Market Wednes-
days from 3:30-7pm beginning
June 12 at the Rogers Ac vity Cen-
ter. Stop by the Senior CraJ
Booth! Call Margaret, 763-428-
8650.
• The Word of Peace Kids-Care Bus
takes seniors shopping at
Ridgedale every other month. Cost
is $1.00 for the round trip. The bus
will pick us up at Word of Peace at
9:30am and return us by 1:30pm.
Call Judy to sign up at 763-428-
7657.
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MS: MS: MS: MS: MSM.AM (Youth group) meets two Sundays each
month in the Youth Room for food, devo ons, games and
conversa on. Join us at 10am on June 2 and 16!
MS: MS: MS: MS: Middle School Movie Night—Friday, June 14
Come to the youth room from 6-8pm for movie, snacks,
trivia and prizes! All 6th
-8th
graders are welcome!
MSMSMSMS----HS:HS:HS:HS: Service and Fun all in One—Summer Stretch kicks
off on June 19 with a service project at Feed My Starving
Children and a trip to Cheap Skate Roller Rink! Contact
Marcus Eads at 763-496-2410 or [email protected] for
more informa on.
Learning Ministry
MSMSMSMS----HS: HS: HS: HS: Brunswick Zone Lock-in—Wednesday, June 26
Unlimited bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, billiards, pizza and
bus all for only $20.00. Bring friends; sign up on Youth Board
before Wednesday June 19th
to reserve your spots!
HS: HS: HS: HS: Summer Bonfires—Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm—We’ll roast
hot dogs, make s’mores and play fun games! Join us & bring
your friends!
HS: HS: HS: HS: Themed Movie Nights: Wednesdays, June 19, July 24 &
August 21. Dress up, hang out and watch a movie in amazing
loca ons this summer, movies start at dusk.
HS: HS: HS: HS: Adult and youth leaders needed! Big changes are com-
ing this fall for senior high youth ministry and we need your
help. If interested, join us Wednesdays at 6:45pm in the
youth room to help plan events, service and small groups.
For informa�on about youth ministries, go to www.wordofpeace.org/middle-school or www.wordofpeace.org/high-school.
Church School & Confirma�on
Registra�on Has Begun! We ask that all returning families register NO LATER
than July 31. New this Year! We are excited to offer
three Church School Hours on Sunday!
Church School Sessions:
SUNDAYS MONDAYS
8:30-9:30am 5:00-6:00pm
9:45-10:45am 6:15-7:15pm
11:00am-12pm
Mandatory Vaca�on Bible
School Training
New and Experienced VBS volunteers
are all required to aGend ONE of the
following training dates:
Sunday, June 2 at 9:30am for Crew Leaders and Junior
Crew Leaders (This includes all middle school helpers and
leaders.)
OR
Wednesday, June 19 at 6pm for Crew Leaders and Junior
Leaders (This includes all middle school helpers and lead-
ers.)
Registra�on
Spots are filling quickly! Call Kris n Skare at (763) 496-2404
or Lisa Buck at (763) 496-2405 with your ques ons.
Register Now for Preschool! Several aJernoon preschool openings
are available for:
*3’s & 4’s Beginning Preschool
*4’s & 5’s Preschool
For up-to-date class availability and more informa on,
contact Julie PicconaGo at 763-496-2419 or
Boz the Bear Camp When: July 15–19
Time: 9:00am -11:30am
Ages: 3-5 years (must be poGy trained)
Cost: $65.00
Come join the fun with Boz the Bear and friends at Kids
of Peace Preschool’s summer camp.
Registra on is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign
up early! Go to www.wordofpeace.org for more details
or contact Julie PicconaGo with ques ons at (763) 496-
2419 or [email protected].
YOUTH MINISTRY MS: MS: MS: MS: Middle School Y
outh, Grades 6-8 HS: HS: HS: HS: High School Yout
h, Grades 9-12
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Sign up today at the Informa�on Desk or online at www.wordofpeace.org
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Thank you for your financial giving to the
ministries of Word of Peace. Because of
your financial support, we are able to do
many great things in Jesus’ name. Here is
just a sample:
• Three $5,000 checks have been given to
C.R.O.S.S. Food Shelf as part of our
“Strong Founda on” Building Fund ap-
peal.
• Nearly $4,000 was raised for C.R.O.S.S. at
the community-wide Empty Bowls event
and over $2,000 was raised at the Stomp
Out Hunger 5k Run/Walk.
• 16 households joined the Word of Peace
membership in May.
• Word of Peace organized and hosted a
Mental Health Event for the community
with Ken Barlow and Dave Wellstone.
Over 350 were in aGendance.
• $971 was raised by our Church School kids
for Project India
• Over $14,000 was received for the Youth
Plant Sale Fundraiser.
• 70 middle school and senior high youth
par cipa ng in the Summer Stretch minis-
try
It is a joy to give and it is a way to put God
first in our lives. As a part of our recent
“Home Run” sermon series, Pastor Ron
preached a sermon about how we can put
God first in our lives. The acros c F-I-R-S-T
gives us five ways to put God first in our lives
and in our homes: Finances, Interests, Rela-
onships, Schedule, Troubles.
When it comes to finances, put God first.
God has said that money is the number one
test of your priori es. We spend most of our
lives trying to earn it. Your checkbook re-
veals what’s really important to you. Get out
your checkbook right now and examine it…
what does it reveal about the priori es in
your life? The way you spend your money
says what’s first in your life.
Deuteronomy 14:22-23 says, “Set apart a
�the of all the yield of your seed that is
brought in yearly from the field….so that you
may learn to fear the Lord your God always.”
What’s thing? God invites us to give the
first 10% of all we make back to him, simply
to teach us to put God first.
Right now, we need your help to do the
Lord’s work through Word of Peace. We are
22% ahead of our budget for the Building
Fund (mortgage payments, mortgage debt
reduc on), however we are 9% behind in
our General Fund drive (ministry programs,
building care, staff). What’s interes ng is
that our pledges are on track—so we’re
challenging our non-pledgers to step up
more. Again, we can’t do this without your
support.
Thank you and God bless!
The Pastors and the Stewardship Team
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