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Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MN
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2014-2015
Welcome to Word of Peace!
We are a community of faith that celebrates our opportunity to
be Jesus’ disciples though prayer, worship, Bible reading, service,
fellowship, and giving. Our goal is simple: we want people to
have a passionate rela�onship with God so that they will go into
the world to serve God’s people.
As a parent, you are the primary faith teacher in your family. Our
responsibility is to support you in this role and it is our hope and
prayer that you will find encouraging opportuni�es at Word of
Peace to nurture your child’s Chris�an faith.
Word of Peace strives to be a loving and welcoming community
that proclaims the Gospel to all God’s people. We welcome you
and invite you to come and become Jesus’ disciple with us!
God’s Blessings to All,
Kristin Skare Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry
Welcome
All people are welcome at Word of
Peace. You do not need to be a member
of our congrega�on to par�cipate in any
ministry, take Holy Communion, or volun-
teer.
Our ministry is managed by volunteers.
Without the support of hundreds of won-
derful volunteers each year, our pro-
grams would not be possible.
We strive to provide a safe and sup-
por�ve environment for all God’s peo-
ple.
Educa�on ministries are funded by your
gi s. Church school, confirma�on, and
other children, youth and family minis-
tries are paid for with registra�on fees
and the weekly financial offerings from
our congrega�on.
The inability to pay registra�ons fees
will NEVER prevent any family from par-
�cipa�ng in our educa�on ministry. If
you need financial assistance, please con-
tact any Children, Youth & Family staff.
A WORD ABOUT WORSHIP
We encourage all parents to regularly worship with
their children. Worship is an integral part of living out
our bap�smal promises and being a Chris�an. Children
and youth may not understand everything about wor-
ship, but worshiping with our children makes them feel
like they belong and it teaches them how to worship.
5 Things You Should Know5 Things You Should Know5 Things You Should Know5 Things You Should Know
Children’s Ministry Birth-5th Grade
CHURCH SCHOOL Ages: 3 years (by Sept. 1) - 5th grade
Sundays 8:30 amSundays 8:30 amSundays 8:30 amSundays 8:30 am Mondays 5:00 pmMondays 5:00 pmMondays 5:00 pmMondays 5:00 pm Sundays 9:45 amSundays 9:45 amSundays 9:45 amSundays 9:45 am Mondays 6:15 pmMondays 6:15 pmMondays 6:15 pmMondays 6:15 pm Sundays 11:00 amSundays 11:00 amSundays 11:00 amSundays 11:00 am
All kids explore a Bible story each week with a volun-
teer church school teacher and 8-12 other students of
the same age.
Children are given their own age appropriate SPARK!
Bible that they will use in class each week to explore
these stories.
Children also spend twenty minutes of each church
school hour in large group �me. This �me is led by
Word of Peace staff and students, where kids learn the
basics of worship through song, prayer, offering, les-
son �me, and service.
SPLASH! Ages: Birth - 3 years old | Year-Round
Splash! is a birth to 3-year-old ministry that supports the central role of parents in the faith forma�on of their young chil-
dren. A Splash! Newsle8er, which provides tools for child and faith development, is mailed monthly to families. In addi�on,
once a year un�l infants are three years old, families will receive an age-appropriate faith based music CD. All babies born
to Word of Peace families and/or all babies bap�zed at Word of Peace are automa�cally enrolled in Splash!
BAPTISM CLASSES First Monday Night of Each Month at 7:30 pm
Bap�sm classes prepare parents, children & adults for
bap�sm. The purpose of the bap�sm class is to explore
the meaning of bap�sm, to walk through the bap�sm ser-
vice and to help equip parents to pass on the faith to
their child. Parents are required to a8end a bap�sm class
prior to their child's bap�sm into the Chris�an faith at
Word of Peace.
If you have already a8ended a bap�sm class at Word of
Peace for another child, you do not need to a8end again.
Contact the church office at 763-496-2400 to register.
KIDS OF PEACE PRESCHOOL Ages: 3 - 5 years September - May Kids of Peace is Word of Peace’s licensed pre-
school. Kids of Peace partners with parents to nur-
ture their young children spiritually, intellectually,
emo�onally and socially. We want every child
who a8ends Kids of Peace to know that they are
loved by their heavenly Father.
Classes are offered to 3 year-olds, 4 and 5 year-
olds, and we also offer a High Fives program for
kids who are not quite ready for kindergarten.
Contact Julie Piccona8o, Preschool Director, at
763-496-2419 or [email protected].
Events Birth - 5th Grade
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 26 and Monday, August 27 Students of all ages are invited to bring
their backpack or messenger bag to wor-
ship and receive a blessing before they
head back to school. The congrega�on
will liH students and teachers up in pray-
er.
Third Graders Presented with Bibles
Sunday, September 7 and Monday, September 8 All third graders and their parents are
invited to a8end worship as a family and
receive their 3rd
grade SPARK! NRSV Stu-
dent Bible and receive a blessing as they
con�nue to grow in faith.
Three-Year-Olds Presented with Bibles
Sunday, September 14 and Monday, September 15 All three year olds are invited to a8end
worship as a family and receive a SPARK!
Storybook Bible and receive a blessing as
they begin their faith journey at Word of
Peace.
Three-Year-Old Parent/ Child Church School Welcome Day
Sunday, September 21 and Monday, September 22 All three year olds that are a8ending
church school and their parents a8end
the first day of church school together
and par�cipate in Bible stories, prayer,
song, and fun! They will meet their
teachers and experience their first clos-
ing music.
Third Grade Bible Event
Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9 This is a wonderful parent/child event for
students to learn about the Bibles they
received in worship and how to use
them! This event is held during church
school ministry hours. Look for more in-
forma�on in the fall.
October Family Dance
Friday October 10, 6:00-8:00 pm Come for a night of fall fun! This night
includes a family dance, Cold Stone Ice
Cream, food, and ac�vi�es. This is a
fundraiser that supports Word of Peace
educa�on scholarships and ministry.
Advent Family Night
Tuesday, December 2, 6:30 pm Bring in the season of Advent as a family!
Gather at church for a �me of ac�vi�es,
craHs, and prayer that will help prepare
our hearts and minds for Jesus’ birth. In
the past we’ve made advent wreaths,
Christmas ornaments, wri8en cards to
military personnel, and much more!
Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Night
Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 pm Bring your family for an evening of edu-
ca�on and ac�on regarding local and
global hunger. Families will pack food kits
that will be distributed throughout the
United States and around the globe. We
ask that all families sign-up and provide a
financial dona�on for the food kits that
we assemble.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 29 at 2 pm Children ages infant through fourth
grade are invited to come for the Easter
story, ac�vi�es, and an Easter egg hunt.
Holy Week Walk
Friday, April 3 10:00 am, Noon, and 2:00 pm Families of all ages are invited to a8end
an interac�ve worship service where you
will experience the last week of Jesus’
life. Watch Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem,
join Jesus and his disciples at the Last
Supper, pray with him in the garden,
a8end his trial, mourn with Mary, and
wait for the promise of the resurrec�on!
Costumed actors lead you through this
special worship service.
NOTHINGNOTHINGNOTHINGNOTHING absolutely
NOTHINGNOTHINGNOTHINGNOTHING can separate us
from the
LOVE OF LOVE OF LOVE OF LOVE OF
GOD.GOD.GOD.GOD.
Romans 8:38
First Communion Confirmation
CONFIRMATION Grades 6 - 8 | September - May Word of Peace confirma�on is a dynamic ministry that prepares middle school students (6th-8th grade) to connect faith to
daily life, serve others, study Marin Luther’s catechism, and prepare students to reaffirm their bap�sm. Students a8end large
group gathering that includes music, games, skits and a lesson taught by a pastor. Students also meet in small groups led by
an adult mentor, a high school student mentor, joined by 8-10 of their peers. These small groups provide students with a safe
place to discuss faith, life, and the weekly lesson. Students also par�cipate in a monthly fellowship/service event, where they
socialize and serve others in our community.
Our confirma�on ministry uses Dr. Rich Melheim’s Faith Inkubator curriculum, Head to Heart. To register, please contact Car-
rie Fischer at 763-496-2406 or visit wordofpeace.org.
HOLY COMMUNION All children, youth and adults of any age are welcome to receive holy com-
munion at Word of Peace whether they have received first communion in-
struc�on or not. Lutherans believe that the Sacrament of Holy Communion
is God’s giH to God’s people. They offer forgiveness, love, and grace. If you
have ques�ons, please contact one of our pastors at 763-496-2400.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES 4th Grade and Older Sunday, September 28, November 2, March 15 & April 26 Although children of all ages are welcome to take communion at Word of
Peace at any �me, children fourth grade and older have the opportunity to
par�cipate in a Communion class. They learn the meaning of Holy Commun-
ion and that it is a giH of forgiveness and love for them. Classes are taught
by Word of Peace staff and pastors.
9TH GRADE CONFIRMATION September - January
9th Grade confirma�on prepares a student for their Affirma�on of
Bap�sm in January of their Freshman year of high school. Students
gather in small groups once a month to prepare for their Affirma-
�on of Bap�sm through service, learning, and planning their con-
firma�on worship service.
As your child con�nues to grow, the Word of Peace Youth Staff have a
number of exci�ng ministry opportuni�es geared specifically for teens
and tweens.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY Middle School Ministry, also known as MSM, offers 6th-8th grade stu-
dents a fun way to meet other kids and to connect to Christ. A variety of
ou�ngs, evening ac�vi�es and studies ac�vely invite your child to con�n-
ue on their faith journey. The highly an�cipated annual summer “Mystery
Trip” promises four days and three nights filled with surprises sure to
engage your tween! If you are interested in receiving more informa�on
about middle school youth opportuni�es, please contact Marcus Eads at
[email protected]/763-496-2410 .
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY Following middle school, high schoolers are given the chance to put their
faith into ac�on. Teaching students to SERVE is our first priority. Students
in 9th-12th grade have the opportunity to a8end small groups on Sunday
mornings, Wednesday night summer campfires, large group worship on
Monday evenings, mission trips, summer camps, and regional and na�on-
al youth gatherings.
If you are interested in receiving more informa�on about high school
youth opportuni�es, please contact Kate Gantz at [email protected]/
763-496-2430.
Bagels and Bibles Grades: 6th - 8th | Year-Round Bibles and Bagels offers kids a chance to enjoy fellowship,
devo�ons, games and breakfast two Sunday mornings a
month at 9:45 am in the Youth Room. Dates are posted in
the monthly newsle8er and online.
Middle School Mystery Trip Grades: 6th - 8th | Summer 2015 (Dates TBD) More informa�on will be available later in the school year.
Summer Stretch Grades: Completed 5th-8th to Participate Completed 9th-12th to help Lead June - August 2015 Summer Stretch is held every other Wednesday and pro-
vides middle school students the opportunity to do service
projects and par�cipate in fun ac�vi�es during the sum-
mer. High School students serve as leaders for this pro-
gram. Registra�on begins in January.
Summer Camp Grades: 6th - 8th | June 2015 Word of Peace offers a variety of week-long camp sessions
for all age groups. 6th-8th Grade students have the oppor-
tunity to choose between a week-long session at either
Camp Wapo in Amery, Wisconsin or Luther Dell near
Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Registra�on for summer camp
begins in January.
High School Small Groups Grades: 9th - 12th | September - May One or two Sundays each month, high school youth will
have the opportunity to create their own small groups of 4
-6 students. We will meet on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am
for Bible study, breakfast, and discussion.
Youth Mondays Grades: 9th - 12th | September – May Each Monday, high school youth will have the opportunity
to gather together for worship in the Sanctuary beginning
at 6:30 pm. AHerward, we will play games, have snacks,
and have real life discussions in the youth room un�l 8:00
pm.
Youth Ministry 6th - 12th Grade
Junior Confirmation Guides Grades: 9th - 12th | September – May High School youth have the opportunity to volunteer as a
Junior Guide in the confirma�on program. This is an excellent
opportunity for high school youth to gain more leadership
experience, build rela�onships with younger students and
peers, and have some fun! Junior guides will be expected to
build rela�onships with their group members, help the adult
guide with lessons and other tasks, a8end all servant/
fellowship nights with their groups, and a8end all Junior
Guide Huddles (training sessions) throughout the year.
National Youth Gathering Grades: Completed 9th - 12th | July 2015 Every three years, thousands of high school youth from ELCA
congrega�ons around the world gather to worship, reflect
and serve. This extraordinary week-long event inspires youth
for a life�me. Join us in Detroit in 2015!
High School Mission Trip Grades: 9th - 12th | July 2015 Short-term youth mission trips can change the lives of stu-
dents and greatly affect people, communi�es, and the greater
church. Within a rela�vely short period of �me, a student’s
life and a stranger’s life can be powerfully transformed, simp-
ly because of the student’s love and willingness to serve.
The 2015 Summer Mission Trip will be to Luther Park Bible
Camp in Danbury, WI from July 26-31. Poten�al work projects
include building a gaga pit, pain�ng cabins, working in their
low ropes course, and offering ministry to young children in
local churches. We will also have free �me and par�cipate in
fun ac�vi�es like tubing down the Yellow River, kayaking,
night hikes, bonfires, star spinning, and swimming.
EVENTSEVENTSEVENTSEVENTS
Back to School Lock-Out Grades: 9th - 12th | September 19-20 A high school lock-out celebra�on for back to school! We’ll have a
bonfire, snacks, play games, and sleep in tents outside at Word of
Peace! This will be an all-night event, but we will have “quiet
hours” inside the tents. We’ll wake up and make breakfast over
the fire!
Sever’s Corn Maze Grades: 9th - 12th | October 12, 12:00-5:00 pm High school youth will get lost at Sever’s Corn Maze!! We’ll enjoy
a fun day together at the maze and par�cipate in other fall tradi-
�ons! Cost TBD.
Hayride and Bonfire Grades: 5th - 12th | October 12, 6:00-8:00 pm A fun local event for all youth in grades 5-12. We’ll meet at
Hayrides Inc. in Rogers for a fun, hour-long hayride through the
fields and woods of a local farm and end the evening with an hour
long bonfire with s’mores!
Welch Village All Night Ski Grades: 6th - 12th | Late January/Early February 2015 We will hit the slopes at 11:00 pm and ski or snowboard un�l 4:00
am. Come hang out in the big chalet if you want to catch a movie,
grab some concessions or simply warm up for a while. This event
is open to all 6th-12th graders. Cost TBD.
Winter Youth Retreat at Luther Crest Bible Camp Grades: 4th - 6th | March 2015 A weekend retreat for kids! Snow tubing, interac�ve worship,
snow shoeing, music, cross country skiing, Bible studies, warm
cabins and fun counselors. This will be a Friday evening through
Saturday evening event. Cost and dates TBD.
High School Retreat Grades: 9th - 12th | April 24 & 25 2015 High school youth will go to Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexan-
dria, MN. It will be a one-night energizing retreat with possible
use of their high ropes course! Cost $70.
Kate Gantz High School Youth MinisterHigh School Youth MinisterHigh School Youth MinisterHigh School Youth Minister 763763763763----496496496496----2430243024302430 [email protected]@[email protected]@woplc.org
Marcus Eads Director of Youth MinistriesDirector of Youth MinistriesDirector of Youth MinistriesDirector of Youth Ministries 763763763763----496496496496----2410241024102410 [email protected]@[email protected]@woplc.org
Megan Moen Children, Youth & Family SpecialistChildren, Youth & Family SpecialistChildren, Youth & Family SpecialistChildren, Youth & Family Specialist 763763763763----496496496496----2423242324232423 [email protected]@[email protected]@woplc.org
Lisa Buck Children, Youth & Family AdministratorChildren, Youth & Family AdministratorChildren, Youth & Family AdministratorChildren, Youth & Family Administrator 763763763763----496496496496----2405240524052405 [email protected]@[email protected]@woplc.org
Carrie Fischer Confirmation Coordinator Confirmation Coordinator Confirmation Coordinator Confirmation Coordinator 763763763763----496496496496----2422242224222422 [email protected]@[email protected]@woplc.org
It is our joy and privilege to partner with fami-
lies in raising their children in the Chris�an
faith. We believe that growing in faith is a life-
long process, rooted in our bap�sm.
As parents and members of God’s church we
promise our children at bap�sm that we will
help them:
Live with and among
God’s faithful people,
Bring them to the Word of God
and the Holy Supper,
Teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed,
and the Ten Commandments,
Place in their hands the Holy Scriptures,
and nurture them in faith and prayer,
so that your children may learn to trust God,
proclaim Christ through word and deed, care
for others and the world God made, and work
for jus$ce and peace.
No ma8er what stage you are in your faith jour-
ney, Word of Peace offers mul�ple opportuni-
�es to learn, grow, serve, and develop sup-
por�ve friendships.
Kristin Skare Director of Children, Youth & FamilyDirector of Children, Youth & FamilyDirector of Children, Youth & FamilyDirector of Children, Youth & Family 763763763763----496496496496----2404240424042404 [email protected]@[email protected]@woplc.org