JULY 2017 Peace Notes 10TH ANNUAL PEACE MARKET
Pastor Rick Skare Senior Pastor Pastor Keith Long Pastor of Life & Growth This month we ll be tackling a new sermon series exploring those simple, popular phrases that sure sound like they re in the Bible but are they? From Everything Happens for a Reason, to Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin, let us si through these half-truths and others like them to reveal the whole truth found in the wisdom of the Scriptures. This series is based on Adam Hamilton s book by the same name. JULY 2 (No Worship on July 3) Kris n Skare Pastor of Spiritual Care Tyler Strom Pastor of Faith in Ac on 21705 129th Ave. N. Rogers, MN 55374 (763) 496-2400 (press 3 to leave an emergency message for the pastor) Office Hours The Message: Everything Happens for a Reason Bible Texts: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Romans 8:22-28 JULY 9 & 10 The Message: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Bible Texts: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Psalm 121 JULY 16 & 17 The Message: God Won t Give You More Than You Can Handle Bible Texts: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; Psalm 46 JULY 23 & 24 The Message: God Said It, I Believe It, That Se les It Bible Texts: Ma hew 20:34-40; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 JULY 29 & 30 The Message: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin Bible Texts: Ma hew 7:1-5; Luke 18:9-14 2 Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Fri 8:00 AM-12:30 PM 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@wordofpeace.org August newsle er deadline: July 14, 2017 wordofpeace.org
Bringing HOPE to our Neighbors Dayton Mobile Hope is a Chris an, nonprofit organiza on empowering residents of the Dayton Mobile Home Community with many outreach ac vi es. The mission of Mobile Hope is to honor God by building a culture of achievement in mobile home communi es where families succeed, students excel, and the community shares a HOPE for today and HOPE for the future. Located at the intersec on of Hwy 81 & 101, this wonderful community has 244 homes. If you have an hour or two a week or once a month, there are many ways to become involved. Please consider joining us for mission work right here in your neighborhood. Here are just a few examples where we need you the most. Food Distribu on: Mondays from 4:00 5:30. Tutoring: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4:00 6:00 Sports Camp/Notebook Mentoring: Wednesdays 3:00 5:00 Grant Wri ng: On-going no set hours. Photo: MobileHopeMN.org For more informa on please contact Tyler Strom, Pastor of Faith in Ac on, at tstrom@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-2400. Topics on Tap is a monthly discussion group for adults, designed to be an informal discussion that leads to deeper thinking. Along with other curious and openminded learners, we ll gather for a cold one and some good old-fashioned table talk. Facilitated by Pastor Keith and Word of Peace member Greg Heinecke, the group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at various loca ons. July 27: Doubt and Belief 7:00 PM (Loca on to be determined) Look for suggested readings and viewings for these topics coming soon at wordofpeace.org/topicsontap. Serve Interna onally with Mission Jamaica in 2018 Mission Jamaica provides Chris ans a meaningful way to put their faith into ac on through short-term mission trips to Jamaica. The trip combines a service project with me for reflec on and spiritual rest. It allows people to experience an interna onal mission field that is close to home, yet far enough away for them to immerse themselves into another culture for a week. We serve our Jamaican partners by planning, funding, and implemen ng Chris an teaching, medical care, childcare, and construc on projects. Whatever your gi s or talents are, you can use them to serve the Jamaican community. Mission Jamaica provides a way for anyone to love and serve our neighbors, just as Jesus taught us through his love and service to others. The Mission Jamaica Team invites you to par cipate in Word of Peace s 2018 mission trip, February 24-March 3, when they will do both medical and building projects. For more informa on, contact Tyler Strom, Pastor of Faith in Ac on, at (763) 496-2400 or tstrom@wordofpeace.org. Or, make plans to a end an upcoming informa on session later this year. Christ in Cinema Sunday, July 23, 12:30 PM Join Pastor Keith for a movie ma nee and discussion The group will meet at the St. Michael Cinema at 12:30 PM. Plans are to watch the movie Dunkirk a World War II thriller about the evacua- on of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. A er the show, there will be a discussion and fellowship me upstairs in the bar. Ques ons? Contact Pastor Keith at klong@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-2400. 3
Listen to the Word of Peace Podcast! Spiritually enlightening, relevant, entertaining, and frequently quite random, Word of Peace members join Pastor Keith each week to explore the faith of our everyday lives. Suitable for the curious and commi ed alike! It s PeaceKast (with a K!) New episodes are posted weekly on Spreaker and itunes. And join in on the fun over on Facebook! Visit wordofpeace.org/ peacekast for more details. Another Successful Rummage Sale at Word of Peace Thank you to the many volunteers who gave their me to help out at Peace Market in June and thank you to everyone who donated items and shopped at the sale. Because of you, we had another successful fundraiser! Peace Market will return again next year on April 19 and 20. Have You Been to the Word of Peace Website Lately? We encourage you to visit wordofpeace.org to find out about upcoming events, subscribe to our mailing list, learn more about our church programs and ministries, listen to the weekly messages, or make a dona on! There s always something new at wordofpeace.org! Worship Volunteers Are Needed During Summer Months The worship services that take place during summer and throughout the year would not be possible without the help of volunteers like you! Please consider serving communion, ushering, gree ng, or running the sound and media this summer. For more informa on, contact Tracy Rowe at trowe@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-2421. New Paraments in the Sanctuary Church paraments are the cloths that adorn the altar, pulpit, communion table and other parts of the Sanctuary. The paraments are changed with the church calendar, and have specific colors and symbols to highlight various seasons and fes val days. We have new green paraments for Ordinary Time from Jeane e Paulson, en tled, Lord of the Harvest. About the design, Jeane e writes: The season of Pentecost coincides with plan ng, growing, and harves ng in the northern hemisphere. We hear readings about Jesus ministry in this season and his frequent use of vineyards and wheat fields as illustra ons in his parables. As we pray for peace in the world, we think of the plight of refugees and the need to get food to all of God s people. My design illustrates vines, stalks, and branches intertwined with the arch of the sun (rising or se ng) in its midst. 4
SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE needed for cross kids! Word of Peace Partners with Feed My Starving Children To Provide Meals to Families in Need Across the Globe Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a non-profit Chris an organiza- on commi ed to feeding God s children. Members and friends of Word of Peace will be packing food at the FMSC Coon Rapids site on Tuesday, July 18 from 12-2 PM. Children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated to provide nutri on and sustenance with easy prepara on. FMSC then ships the meals to distribu on partners across the world. FMSC offers volunteers a one-of-a-kind experience. You ll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutri onally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to our incredible partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world. Through volunteering at FMSC, you ll get the chance to impact hundreds of kids in just two hours per packing shi. You ll experience what it s like to make a tangible difference today. This is a powerful opportunity to share the love of Christ and to see first-hand the difference FMSC volunteers make in response to Christ s call to feed His starving children. Please join us on Tuesday, July 18 to help feed hungry children across the world. To register, visit to fmsc.org and select VOLUNTEER in the upper right corner; then select JOIN A GROUP. Enter the Join Code 1171477 to join the Word of Peace group. Please read the volunteer age and other guidelines prior to registering. Ques ons? Contact Rhonda Holland at rhonda.holland@metromold.com. CROSS is collec ng school supplies throughout the month of July, which will be distributed to students in August. In 2015, CROSS provided school supplies to more than 800 children who otherwise might not have had the tools needed for their educa- on. Please help by dona ng the following supplies. Dona ons can be dropped off at the CROSS Corner in the North Gathering Area. Thank you! Colored Pencils (12 count) Markers (basic colors, 8 pack) Yellow Highlighters Scissors 7 Adult or Pointed Spiral Notebooks (college-ruled, wide) Loose Leaf Paper (college-ruled, wide) White Elmer s School Glue Pocket Folders (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Black) Watercolors (Prang or Crayola) Backpacks Flash Drives Pencil Sharpeners with Cover Pencil Boxes 24 Pack of Pencils Erasers July Food Needs: Oatmeal, Hot Cereal, Sugars (white, brown, powdered) For more informa on about CROSS or to volunteer, please contact CROSS at (763) 425-1050. 5
We have each sat under shades of trees we did not plant - Deuteronomy 6 Financial Peace University Alumni: Deuteronomy Chapter 6 says, We have each drawn water from wells we have not dug; we have sat under shades of trees we did not plant. We each have benefi ed from those who came before us. It is important to do the same for those who come a er us. When you create an endowment gi for Word of Peace, you are ensuring the con- nued ministry of Word of Peace for future genera ons. What is an Endowment Fund? An endowment fund is an investment fund established to enhance the ministries of the church beyond the general opera ng budget. A gi to the endowment fund extends into the future, because the principal remains intact to produce income for years to come. Gi s to the endowment fund can offer financial benefits such as a tax deduc on, reduc on of estate taxes and avoiding capital gains tax. In addi on, you will be leaving a legacy to Word of Peace that will con nue during your life me and beyond. What a testament to our faith, and our thankfulness for gi s He has given us! The Endowment Fund is managed by a team of Word of Peace members and staff. For more informa on, please contact the team at endowment@wordofpeace.org or visit wordofpeace.org/ endowment. Word of Peace is looking for addi onal facilitators to guide new individuals and households through Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University materials. Ge ng these powerful and life-changing lessons on money management and debt elimina on to the people who need to hear them rely on people like you who have overcome the financial stress of credit card debt; people like you who understand the nuts and bolts of budge ng, and are courageous and generous enough to share your failures and success stories that relate how a aining peace is not only possible but in reach right now! All interested facilitators are encouraged to contact Thom and Angie Grubbs to learn more details, ask ques ons, and discern whether God is calling you to serve as a FPU facilitator and host. The next Financial Peace University Course begins September 24 at the home of Thom and Angie Grubbs Stay Tuned for More Details! Ques ons? Contact Thom Grubbs at (612) 859-7900 or tg@pentagoninsuranceagency.com Text woplc to 77977 Or visit wordofpeace.org/give THANK YOU for giving to Word of Peace 6
There s a Lot Going On this Summer in Youth Ministry We re in the midst of an exci ng summer in the youth ministry world Summer Stretch, campfires, Gaga ball, summer camp, and a mission trip to Kentucky! With over 100 youth par cipa ng in Summer Stretch this year, we ve got all kinds of exci ng service projects and ac vi es planned. We ve already served at Feed My Starving Children and played laser tag at the Big Thrill Factory, and soon we ll be serving at Como Park and Second Harvest Heartland. Summer Stretch has become a favorite with our youth. CHILDREN S MINISTRY CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY We ve also spent a lot of me outside at the Gaga pit and fire ring at Word of Peace, enjoying the beau ful weather we ve had this summer. We re excited for summer camp and for the chance to play games and learn about God in the great outdoors. There s never a dull moment around here in the summer! Sheldon Way, Director of Youth Ministry Lauren Skare Temporarily Joins the CYF Staff Lauren Skare will be suppor ng the Children Youth and Family Staff this summer as the Interim Middle School Ministry Director. Lauren is a recent graduate of St. Olaf College and has her Bachelor s Degree in Social Work. She is the eldest daughter of Pastor Rick and Pastor Kris n Skare. The search for a permanent Middle School Ministry Director will reopen later this summer. SENIORS Rogers Senior Center 12913 Main Street. Open 9 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Thursday and 9 AM-3 PM Friday. Coordinator, Liz: (763) 428-0939/edirks@rogersmn.gov. Senior Shop Rogers Bus Thursdays at 10 AM, $1.00 per rider. Assistance provided with groceries. Contact Judy: (763) 428-7657. Jammers Potluck & Music Sunday, July 2, 1-5 PM (eat at 4 PM) at the Rogers Community Room (21201 Memorial Drive). Bring a dish for potluck and enjoy free entertainment from local musicians. Contact Dave: (763) 428-4217. Word of Peace Kids-Care Bus takes seniors shopping at Ridgedale on Tuesday, August 8. $1.00 round trip. Call Judy to sign up, (763) 428-7657. Monthly Book Club 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 26. New members welcome! Mee ng date is the 4th Wednesday each month, a different book discussed each me. July book is The Girl with the Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee. Call Liz: (763) 428-0939. Games at the Senior Center 500: Mondays at 1 PM. Cribbage: Wednesdays at 1 PM. Mah Jongg: Fridays at 9:30 AM. Texas Canasta: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 1 PM. Call Liz: (763) 428-0939. Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruise: Monday, July 31. Come for an enjoyable 90-minute ride around Lake Minnetonka. Lunch is served on the boat and includes a sandwich, salad, chips, dessert bar or cookie, coffee and water. Cash bar also available to purchase other beverages. Boat is not legally handicapped accessible, but crew will help you board the steps. This trip is coordinated by the Crow River Senior Center and Rogers. Bus picks up at Rogers Community Room at 10:15 AM and returns shortly a er 2 PM. Cost is $35 and due upon reserva on (includes bus transporta on, boat cruise and lunch). Call Liz at 763-428-0939 by July 7. Please contact Judy Hanson at (763) 428-7657 for resource, community or general informa on for seniors. To subscribe to the Rogers Senior Newsle er, call (763) 428-0939. Or, read it online at www.rogersmn.gov/seniors-home. 7
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