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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 jpriebe@woplc.org.

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 s-niznik@msn.com.

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

rprasek@woplc.org, Heather Swanson at

marajade909@yahoo.com or Janelle Skinner

at janelle.r.skinner@gmail.com 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 meads@woplc.org 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

jpicconaGo@woplc.org.

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 jpicconaGo@woplc.org.

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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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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