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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 PEACE NOTESPEACE NOTESPEACE NOTESPEACE NOTES
JUNE 2015JUNE 2015JUNE 2015JUNE 2015
EXCITING MINISTRY AHEAD!
We are looking ahead to some exci�ng ministry at Word of Peace as we seek to com-
plete our pastoral team and lay staff. A�er Pastor Krista Strum’s resigna�on, the Ex-
ecu�ve Team and Strategic Planning Team, in consulta�on with the pastors, re-
viewed the third pastor job descrip�on. They have developed a vision for how this
full-�me posi�on could be expanded to two 30-hour per week posi�ons: Pastor or
Minister of Faith in Ac�on and Minister of Spiritual Care.
Pastor or Minister of Faith in Ac�on
Word of Peace will be calling a Pastor or Minister of Faith in Ac�on who, as part of
the pastoral team, will cul�vate rela�onships with key neighborhood and global or-
ganiza�ons and engage, encourage and equip congrega�on members and friends of
Word of Peace to par�cipate in these partnerships. This posi�on may be filled by
either an ordained pastor or a diaconal minister (a rostered church leader who spe-
cializes in word and service ministry). A Call Commi3ee is currently being formed to
begin the interview process and we hope to have a candidate in place in the next 4-8
months.
Minister of Spiritual Care
A�er serving Word of Peace as Educa�on Director and Children, Youth & Family
(CYF) Director for 16 years, Kris�n Skare is transi�oning to the posi�on of Minister of
Spiritual Care. This is a support posi�on to the pastoral team and other staff with
emphasis on the ministries of congrega�onal care, Befrienders, grief, prayer, and
educa�on. Kris�n will begin this posi�on in mid to late August.
As part of her Seminary educa�on (and a requirement for ordina�on), Kris�n will
also be serving as a pastoral intern at Alleluia Lutheran Church in St. Michael. “With
Kris�n’s seminary educa�on and pastoral internship complemen�ng her ministry
here, it will be like having four pastors serving Word of Peace,” said pastor Keith
Long.
In prepara�on for Kris�n’s departure as CYF Director, Word of Peace is working with
InterServe Ministries of the Twin Ci�es to staff the CYF ministry with an interim con-
sultant who will provide a bridge between the �me that Kris�n’s posi�on ends and a
new CYF leader begins. We thank Kris�n for her incredible 16 years of service, dedi-
ca�on, and love to the children, youth, and families of this congrega�on, and we
wish her God’s blessings in her new roles as Minister of Spiritual Care and pastoral
intern at Alleluia Lutheran Church.
Please see Page 7 for a le�er from Kris�n.
Word of Peace Welcomes
Sheldon Way as High School
Youth Director
Word of Peace is excited to an-
nounce that Sheldon Way has been
hired to serve as the High School
Youth Director and he will start at
the end of August. Sheldon is cur-
rently living in Jerusalem, where he
has been serving the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in the Young
Adults in Global Ministry Program.
Sheldon is a graduate of Saint Olaf
College where he earned a bache-
lor of arts degree in religion and
psychology. He has extensive back-
ground in working with students.
Whether leading outdoor survival
camps on the East Coast or being a
leader in residen�al life on the
Saint Olaf campus, Sheldon enjoys
building community and serving
young people. Sheldon loves music
(he plays three instruments) and he
loves the outdoors. Sheldon will be
leading weekly high school Bible
study and fellowship �me, mission
trips, camp experiences, partnering
with Young Life Ministries, and with
his diverse background of experi-
ences it will be fun to see how God
uses his gi�s to work through Shel-
don to serve this ministry.
Please pray for Sheldon’s remaining
�me in Jerusalem and as he pre-
pares to serve Word of Peace. We
are grateful to God that Sheldon
will be joining the Word of Peace
community!
Sheldon introduces himself on
Page 8
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Pastor Rick Skare, Senior 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 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
July newsle�er deadline:
June 12
WordofPeace.org
Sermons
& Readings
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Sundays at 8:30 and 10:00 AM
Mondays at 6:30 PM
Holy Communion will be served at every Monday evening worship service
throughout the summer months.
June 7 & 8
Pastor Rick Skare, “Are You Out of Your Mind?”
We cannot put Jesus into any categories. Jesus is beyond our religion, our
rules, our systems. I guess the only way to follow him is to be out of our
minds.
Scripture Readings: Mark 3:2-35; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Psalm 130;
Genesis 3:8-15
June 14 & 15
Pastor Keith Long, “Present Day Parables”
When Jesus spoke of the secret things of God he told stories called para-
bles—which means that Jesus would be the ul�mate movie buff!
Scripture Readings: Mark 4:26-34; 2 Corinthians 5:6-17; Ezekiel 17:22-24
June 21 & 22
Pastor Keith Long, “A@er the Great Calm”
Great storm. Great fear. Great calm. Great awe. The mystery of Jesus takes
us on a sudden turn of great significance!
Scripture Readings: Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; Job 38:1-11
June 28 & 29
Pastor Rick Skare, “Come As You Are”
Like the main characters of this day’s gospel reading, we can come before
Jesus, just as we are, and be known and loved by God.
Scripture Readings: Mark 5:21-43; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Psalm 30;
Lamenta�ons 3:22-33
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HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings
Come Support Word of Peace
at Rockin’ Rogers Days!
Word of Peace will once again serve delicious
pork chops on-a-s�ck at the food booth June
18-20. If you are interested in volunteering or
dona�ng supplies, please contact Tracy Rowe at
763-496-2421. You can also sign up at the vol-
unteer desk and pick up a dona�on slip from
the Rockin’ Rogers Days display in the Gathering
Area.
Walk with Word of Peace in Saturday’s parade
or show your support by cheering us on from
the sidelines! The parade is at noon on Satur-
day, June 20. Dona�ons of individually-wrapped
candy (no chocolate) are needed for the pa-
rade. Please bring them to the Informa�on Desk
before June 15. We will meet in the Northridge
Fellowship parking lot (across from Rogers Ele-
mentary School) at 11:30am.
If you are interested in helping design or build
the float, please contact Dain Swanson at 763-
496-2409 or [email protected].
We’ll be gro
ovin’
to the 70’s
SAVE THE DATE!
Word of Peace’s
40th Anniversary Celebration!
Sunday, October 11
At the Rogers Community Room
More information Coming Soon!
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HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings
Via de Cristo is a 3-day weekend
designed to strengthen and renew
the faith of Chris�an people and
bring them to a new awareness of
living in God’s grace. It is an experi-
ence for people from every walk of
life.
The next Via de Cristo weekends
will be on June 4-7 (for men) and
June 11-14 (for women) at St.
Philip’s Lutheran Church in Fridley.
For a complete list of upcoming Via
de Cristo weekends and for more
informa�on about Via de Cristo,
pick up a brochure at the Infor-
ma�on Desk or visit mnviadecris-
to.org.
WATCH WORSHIP ONLINE!
If you ever miss a worship service
or simply want to see it again, now
you can. Go to wordofpeace.org/
watch to view current and archives
of worship services. The current
weekend’s worship service will be
available to view online every Tues-
day morning.
Rogers Community Blood Drive
Sponsored by Word of Peace
Thursday, June 11, 12-7pm at the Rogers Community Room
(next to the Rogers Fire Sta�on at 21201 Memorial Drive)
Call Kris Hofstedt at 763-428-8546 to sign up
Enter to Win
Minnesota Twins Tickets!
All presen�ng donors in June
are eligible to win:
1 of 2 Grand Slam Prizes
(4 premium �ckets &
travel accommoda�ons*)
1 Home Run Prize
(1 of 10 pairs of premium �ckets*)
COMPLETE YOUR HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE ONLINE-IN THE PRIVACY OF
YOUR HOME OR OFFICE ON THE DAY OF YOUR DONATION AT MBC.ORG/
DONATE • *Prizes hold no cash value and are nontransferable. Visit MBC.ORG for
details, or call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (888-448-3253). • Bring ID• Eat before dona�ng •
No cold or flu symptoms for 3 days.
©2015 Memorial Blood Centers. All rights reserved.
Habitat for Humanity
Are you looking for a way to have fun, meet new
people, and give back to your community this
summer? Please consider signing up for the Hab-
itat For Humanity Summer 2015 Project!
Word of Peace has commi3ed to provide volun-
teers to help to build a home in Robbinsdale dur-
ing the weeks of July 6 AND July 13. Join us for some fun while helping a
family receive a new home! Volunteers must be 16 or older and no prior
experience or special talent is needed. Just
a big heart and willingness to par�cipate!
You pick the day(s) you want to volunteer.
Learn more and sign up at
WordofPeace.org/Habitat or contact
Chris Larson at cl9699@a�.com.
Photo: hfhsouthcentral.net
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O sing unto the LORD
a new song;
Sing unto the
LORD a new
song all the earth.
—Psalm 96:1
Singers and Instrumentalists
Wanted:
Word of Peace choirs are off for the sum-
mer, but that doesn’t mean we don’t
need special music for our worship ser-
vices. If you have a gi�, either singing or
playing and instrument and would like to
share it, contact Michael Sahlen at 763-
496-2412 or [email protected]
2016 Travel Opportuni�es with
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry
“Exploring Your Faith through Interfaith
Dialog & Service: The Intersec�ons of
Chris�anity with Hinduism, Islam, and
Sikhism in India” (February 2016) On this
first-of-its-kind trip for LPGM you will visit
LPGM’s partners in the north of India
(Church of North India) as well as the south
(Arcot Lutheran Church). This trip is ideal
for pastors, lay leaders, and others inter-
ested in exploring these world faiths in a
Chris�an seVng. On your three stops (Amritsar, Delhi, Tiruvannamali) you will have opportuni�es to learn from
church leaders, interact with others through service, and visit the central sites of these faiths. All of this will be
framed in the context of understanding these tradi�ons as a way to strengthen our own Chris�an faith.
“Explore India – For Families” (July 2016) Mission travel as a family teaches us about other cultures, and provides
opportuni�es to serve others in Christ’s name and forge las�ng rela�onships as we explore our own faith and deep-
en our own connec�ons as families. LPGM will be leading our first family-centric trip to visit our partner schools and
boarding homes in south India. Limited space is s�ll available and we suggest that you consider this trip for students
ages 12 or older.
For more informa�on, visit LPGM’s website: lutheranpartners.org/travel/india-travel-opportuni�es
Bring Flat Jesus With You This Summer!
The Worship and Visual Arts Team is
puVng together a summer photo collage
filled with pictures of Flat Jesus from
around the world and we need your help.
Here is how it works:
1. Download Flat Jesus from
wordofpeace.org/flat-Jesus or pick one
up from the church office.
2. Color, cut out and make Flat Jesus wa-
terproof. (watch the instruc�on video
online)
3. Take Flat Jesus on vaca�on with you this summer.
4. Take pictures of Flat Jesus with your family and friends wherev-
er you travel.
5. Share your pictures with WOPLC via Facebook, Twi3er and In-
stagram (#woplc & #flatJesus), or you can email them to
6. Come and see the photo collage in the Gathering area at
church star�ng May 31.
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Let the Summer Festivities Begin! We understand that sometimes we can’t make it to church during these busy sum-mer months. We encourage you to worship with your family wherever you are this summer. And sign up for Direct Giving to ensure your offerings make it to church, even when you can’t. Sign up for Direct Giving at wordofpeace.org/give or contact Linda Thomas in the church office at 763-496-2407/[email protected].
A great big THANK YOU goes out to all who took part in the following
fundraisers for CROSS:
• Rogers Empty Bowls Event at the Wellstead in April received
$1,000 in sponsorships, $720 in bowl sales, and there were
$973.55 in dona�ons for the meal. In total, the Rogers communi-
ty raised $2,694 which was more than twice what was raised at
last year’s event!
• 5th Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5K—
There were 100 more par�cipants this
year compared to 2014, and over
$2,000 was raised for CROSS.
VOLUNTEERS are s�ll needed to help out
at the Rogers Farmers Market. Please call
CROSS to volunteer.
GENERAL NEEDS: Mexican/Asian Foods, Dish Soap
For more informa%on or to volunteer, call CROSS at
763-425-1050 or visit www.CrossServices.org
Understanding the Ministry Fund
The Endowment Ministry Fund pro-
vides grants to individuals, groups,
and organiza�ons to which Word of
Peace relates, for witnessing to the
Chris�an faith and suppor�ng the
mission of the church. Individuals and
families that donate to the Endow-
ment Ministry Fund will have a sig-
nificant impact on how Word of
Peace can support ministries that tell
others about Jesus.
If this ministry objec�ve touches your
heart, find out more about giving to
the Word of Peace Endowment Fund
by contac�ng the church office at
763-496-2400 or visi�ng
WordofPeace.org/Endowment.
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Dear Friends,
I had no idea sixteen years ago when God called me into the educa�on ministry at Word of Peace how my life would
change. It has been my deepest privilege to serve the Word of Peace congrega�on. There are no words to describe
the blessings I have received from working and playing with all of the children, youth, and families of Word of Peace.
With great joy I have watched preschoolers grow into marvelous young men and women who are gradua�ng from
college and star�ng their own families.
When I was hired part-�me in 1999 there were 380 three-year olds through eighth graders. Today there are more
than 1,100 students par�cipa�ng in the educa�on ministry. This growth is a testament to an amazing God, a pas-
sionate and commi3ed staff, oodles of selfless people who have served on the Educa�on team, and hundreds of vol-
unteers. I am grateful to God for these people and their ministry.
It has been nothing short of miraculous to dream, plan, vision, serve, and worship with all of you. Lisa, Megan, Car-
rie, Marcus, Pastor Keith, Pastor Rick, and our newly hired youth director are an incredible team who are dreaming
big dreams for the future of CYF ministry.
As for me, I am not going far, but my call is changing. Four years ago I entered Luther Seminary in prepara�on to be
ordained as an ELCA Lutheran Pastor. With my coursework nearly completed, I begin a two-year part-�me internship
at Alleluia Lutheran Church in Saint Michael and will con�nue to work part �me at Word of Peace as the Minister of
Spiritual Care—a ministry I discovered that I love when I served Saint Cloud Hospital as a student chaplain.
I want to thank all of the kids and families who have allowed me to walk alongside them in their faith and life and in
their joys and sorrows. Through you, I am reminded daily that “nothing, absolutely nothing can separate us from the
love of God.”
In Peace,
Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
— Isaiah 43:1-3
Kris�n Skare,
Director of Children, Youth
and Family Ministry
} The Children, Youth, and Family mission is, and con%nues to be, to equip
families to prac%ce their Chris%an faith at home and out in the world.
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Vaca�on Bible School Volunteer Training
We love our kids and therefore, ALL volunteers MUST
a3end ONE of the following training dates to receive
important materials, instruc�ons, and forms:
Room Leader Training (For all volunteers leading or
helping in an ac�vity room)
• Tuesday, June 2, 9:30-11:30am OR
• Tuesday, June 2, 6:30-8:30am
5th Grade Worship Leader Training (For all 5th grad-
ers who will be assis�ng in opening/closing worship)
• Monday, June 1, 6:30-8:00pm
Crew Leader and Junior Crew Leader Training (For all
volunteers who will be leading or assis�ng with es-
cor�ng a small group of children to each ac�vity
room)
• Tuesday, June 17, 9:30-11:30am OR
• Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-8:30pm
Lisa Buck to Take Study Leave this Summer
As part of Word of Peace’s commitment to con�nued learning and commitment to
Sabbath, Word of Peace provides an 8 week study leave opportunity for program
ministry staff who work 30 hours or more and have competed 5 years of employ-
ment. This is an opportunity for employees to set aside �me to study topics related
to their ministry field that will benefit the ministry at Word of Peace and the employ-
ee when they return. Lisa has been employed at Word of Peace for 12 years and she
will be on leave in June and July. She will be studying the following areas:
• Research best prac�ces for the recruitment and training of CYF volunteers.
• Research best prac�ces for the inclusion and support of children with disabili�es
and their families in the CYF ministry.
• Prepare a recommenda�on of how the CYF ministry can move forward with im-
plemen�ng best prac�ces of the above.
Please pray for Lisa as she enters into this �me of study and re-“crea�on.”
June 22 –26, 2015
9am-Noon
For children ages four years-old as of Monday,
June 22 through completed 5th grade.
Register to Par�cipate today!
Sign-up to Volunteer today!
Registra�on forms available at the
Children’s Ministry office or at
wordofpeace.org/vbs
Contact Megan (763-496-2423) or Kris�n
(763-496-2404) with your ques�ons.
Lisa Buck
Children, Youth & Family
Administra�ve Director
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Youth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth Ministry
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, June 7
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 by 9am one
day prior to meal date for reserva�ons, 763-
428-0976. Cost: 55+ $4.00. Under 55 $5.00.
Weekly Exercise FLEX Program: Mondays
from 11am-Noon at the NEW Rogers Senior
Center. 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 op�on
of adjustable wrist/ankle weights. Call In-
structor Lori Schoenborn at 612-636-0207
or Liz at 763-428-0939 with ques�ons.
MN Twins Game: Wednesday, July 29—Bus
leaves the Rogers Community Room at
10:30am for Target Field to watch the
Twins play against the Pi3sburgh Pirates at
12:10pm. Tickets for Home Plate View
seats and bus transporta�on is only $30!
Call Liz at 763-428-0939 by July 7 to re-
serve your seats.
New Rogers Senior Center: 12913 Main
Street (across from Wells Fargo). Open
8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Volun-
teers are needed to help supervise the
building when the coordinator is off-site.
Please call Liz at 763-428-0939 if you are
interested.
Driver Improvement Program through St.
Cloud University: Wednesday, June 10
from 12-4pm (4-hour refresher, $20.00) at
the Rogers Community Room. Save 10%
on your auto insurance for 3 years. Call
888-234-1294 to sign up.
Great Decisions: A Global Conversa�on
Group - approx. 1 hour monthly foreign
policy discussion of important global topics
presented by videos, local expert presen-
ta�ons and group discussions. June 17 at
10am at the Rogers Community Room.
This month’s topic is Russia and the near
abroad. Call Liz 763-428-0939 to receive
your book before the mee�ng.
MN Landscape Arboretum: Monday, June
22—Depart from the Rogers Senior Center
at 9:30am. Narrated tram tour through the
Arboretum’s gardens and woodlands; 1.5
hours to explore; and depart at 2:30pm
back to Rogers. Cost is $25 for bus transpor-
ta�on, entry to the Arboretum and tram
tour. Have lunch at their cafe or bring a bag
lunch. Call Liz at 763-428-0939 by June 12 to
sign up.
The Word of Peace Kids-Care Bus takes
seniors shopping at Ridgedale every other
month. The next trips are on June 9 and
August 11. 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.
MS: MSM.AM – June 28 at 10am in the Youth Room. Come for food,
devo�ons and games. Friends are always welcome!
MS/HS: Bunker Beach Water Park—Wednesday, June 24. We’ll meet at
12pm and return at 6pm. Cost: $16 and a signed Word of Peace Health
Form. Deadline to sign up is June 17.
HS: Wednesday Night Bonfires—June 3, 17 & 24 from 6-8pm at the Word
of Peace fire pit. (The June 10 bonfire is for the Na�onal Youth Gathering
par�cipants)
Summer Camps—It’s not too late to register for Summer Camp! Register
online at campwapo.org.
Seeds Camp at Wapo (Completed grades 2-3) - July 31-August 2
Youth Camp at Wapo or Luther Dell (Completed grades 4-5) - August 2-7
Youth Camp at Luther Dell (Completed grades 6-8) - August 2-7
Sr. High Roots Camp at Luther Dell (Completed grades 9-12) - August 2-7
For ques�ons about summer camp, please contact Marcus Eads at
[email protected] or 763-496-2410.
SeniorsSeniorsSeniorsSeniors
For more informa�on contact Marcus Eads at 763-496-2410 or [email protected] • wordofpeace.org/middle-school OR wordofpeace.org/high-school
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.
Upcoming Youth Events : MS = Middle School | HS = High School
An Introduc�on from Sheldon Way:
Hi everyone! I’m incredibly excited to be joining Word of
Peace as the new High School Ministry Director. Born in To-
ronto, Canada, I’ve lived most of my life in Delano, Minnesota.
AIer gradua�ng from St. Olaf College, I came to Jerusalem
through the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program,
where I’m currently serving with the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. I enjoy hiking, traveling,
playing music, and watching hockey. I’m excited to get to
know all of you at Word of Peace and to begin my service with
you!
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