peace notes october 2014
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Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MNTRANSCRIPT
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
OCTOBER 2014OCTOBER 2014OCTOBER 2014OCTOBER 2014
On September 7 over 4,000 ELCA congrega�ons par�cipated in “God’s
Work. Our Hands.” Sunday. Thank you to the Word of Peace congrega-
�on for making this day such a success! We enjoyed a wonderful day of
worshipping, dining and serving God together!
• Approximately 200 people served and/or made dona�ons
• 50 cards were made for shut-ins and military personnel
• Rogers park trails were cleared
• 100 hours of work was provided at CROSS
• Numerous prayers were prayed
• Over 200 breakfast bags were decorated and made for the Ronald McDonald House
• Approximately 150 storm drains were stenciled in St. Michael
“God’s Work. Our Hands” ELCA National Day of Service
Go forth today and every day to love and serve God, to love
and serve your neighbor, and to be God’s hands in the world.
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Pastor Rick Skare, Senior Pastor
Pastor Krista Strum, 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
November newsle er deadline:
October 10
WordofPeace.org
Sermons
& Readings
October 5 & 6
Pastor Rick Skare, “Habits of Happiness: Five Daily Habits”
In Philippians Chapter 3, Paul gives us five habits of happiness. We are invited
to build these habits into our lives and to grow in the Lord.
Scripture Readings: Philippians 3:4b-14; Psalm 19, Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
October 12 & 13
Pastor Krista Strum, “Habits of Happiness: Don’t Stress Out!”
We have all heard and maybe even said the words, “Don’t Stress Out!” Paul’s
leEer to the people of Philipi reminds us that it is God’s peace through Christ
Jesus that will quiet your thoughts and give your heart rest.
Scripture Readings: Philippians 4:1-9; Psalm 23; Isaiah 25:1-9
October 19 & 20 — TBD
October 26 & 27
Pastor Rick Skare, “Abundant Joy, Overflowing
Generosity: Giving Our Day”
In loving God and giving ourselves “first to the
Lord,” we are able to love others and live generously.
Scripture Readings: Ma hew 22:34-46; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; Psalm 1
Habits of Happiness Series
Con,nues in October
We con;nue to focus on the book of Philip-
pians, the “happiest” book in the Bible.
Paul wrote this amazing le er to the Philip-
pians while he was in prison in Rome, illus-
tra;ng for the people of Philippi and for us
that happiness isn’t based on your happen-
ings or circumstances.
October 26 & 27 is Family Worship
The children’s choirs will be singing, children will be reading, we will have a
special children’s message and a Sunday brunch. This is going to be a great
weekend for worship!
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Aaron and Mabel’s Abundant Giving
Aaron and Mabel, somewhere in their eigh�es, live in a modest apartment over an office. Their building once
housed a business but later fell into disrepair. They bought the building for $37,500 and remodeled it back
into shape. Aaron and Mabel do not consider themselves to be wealthy, but they have a sense of gra�tude
for lifelong blessings from God.
Mabel was a good story teller. For example, she tells of one occasion when she said, “If God gave me a mil-
lion dollars, I’d give it all away.” She spoke too rashly! When her father died, she was surprised to receive a
financial legacy (“No, it wasn’t a million dollars.”). She was immediately convicted and conflicted: did her ear-
lier words mean anything? She ra�onalized that “this is different; it is an inheritance.” But her heart was not
at peace, so she talked with Aaron and then went to the bank, made a special account of all the money, and
then proceeded to give it away as she learned of church, agency, and personal needs.
Aaron is a methodical thinker and planner. Back in 1982 he discovered, when talking with his tax adviser, that
they had given 18 percent of earnings for charity that year. They both were pleased. But then the tax adviser
men�oned that the tax law allowed them to give up to 50 percent to charity, Aaron and Mabel decided to
give more. With effort, they raised the amount to 24 percent in 1983. “We tried harder; we squeezed our
cash flow.” Twenty-nine percent. “You don’t know how hard it was for us. But you can only experience the
real joy of giving when you make significant sacrifices.” By 1990 they finally arrived at 50 percent.
The couple developed a frugal life style and an orderly plan of giving. Mabel is the check writer and
bookkeeper. All earnings went into savings. Then savings sent money to checking as need arose. They devel-
oped the habit of giving to charity first, “even when we saw a stack of bills on the desk.”
Thank God for faithful seniors whose long�me commitments have benefited the work of the church.
“Sacrifice is not giving up things, but
giving to God with joy the best we have.”
– Oswald Chambers
Join us for the “Abundant Joy, Overwhelming Generosity” worship and adult study series
beginning October 26. Topics will include:
Giving God Our Day
Giving God Our Worship
Giving God Our Spiritual Gi's
Giving God Our Income
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Pastor Krista Strum
Pastor of Congrega-
tional Care & Outreach
HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As I walk with people on their faith journeys, especially
when they face challenging �mes, I oPen hear these
words: “I just want to be happy.” We think of happiness
as something that just happens, but it’s not an accident,
it’s a choice. Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Ministries
has Five Laws of Happiness to offer us:
• Don’t look for happiness; create it.
• Happiness is not a goal.
• My habits create my happiness.
• Happiness based on happenings is temporary. But
happiness built on habits is long las�ng.
• Happy habits are as addic�ng as bad habits but they
are a whole lot more rewarding.
This month we con�nue our Habits of Happiness series,
where we are discovering together what Paul’s leEer to
the Philippians says about happiness in all circumstances.
I encourage you to par�cipate in the Sunday Morning
Habits of Happiness class as well as a number of other
educa�onal opportuni�es that correspond with the se-
ries, which can provide you with ways of prac�cing some
of the “happy” habits that Paul writes about.
God’s Peace,
LUTHER
AN
COLLEG
E FAIRs
Lutheran College Fairs give students, parents,
educators and others a chance to meet with
staff and alumni from Lutheran colleges all over
the country. The program is informal and de-
signed to encourage ques�ons and conversa-
�ons. While students of all ages are welcome,
10th
-12th
graders and their parents will find the
fairs especially useful. Upcoming fairs include:
• Luther Seminary in St. Paul—Sunday, October
5, 2014 at 5:00pm
hEp://bit.ly/1uOe8uX
• St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie—
Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6:45pm
hEp://bit.ly/ZurxO1
Lutheran College Fairs and events are free and
open to the general public. More informa�on at
LutheranColleges.org.
CPR Class: Thursday, October 9, 6:30-
8:30pm—Give yourself the peace of mind
knowing that, if something should happen to
one of your loved ones, you would know
what to do.
The class is led by WOPLC member Judi
Volkers, an EMT and cer�fied CPR instructor,
and will cover infant through adult CPR. Cost
is $31.00 and space is limited. Please arrive
around 6:15pm to sign in. This class is a
fundraiser for Kids of Peace Preschool. To
sign up, please give your name and phone
number to Julie PicconaEo at
jpiccona [email protected] or 763-496-2419.
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HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings
OKTOBERFEST! Monday, October 20
7:30-9:00 pm at
Harvest Grill in Rogers
What beEer way to celebrate the age old tradi-
�ons of Lutheranism, Mar�n Luther and the
Reforma�on than to celebrate Oktoberfest!?
Join your Word of Peace family for an evening
of singing, food and the beverage of your
choice. You might even see some Lederhosen!
SERVING THOSE
WHO SERVED: A Veteran’s Day Community Event
Sunday, November 9,
2:00 - 4:00pm
at Word of Peace
PLANNED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Presenta�on of Colors by the Police
Honor Guard
• Invoca�on
• A Veteran’s Story
• Chief Beahen from the “Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon” Community CommiEee
• Recogni�on of Veterans and Families
• Prayers of Remembrance
• Card-Making Sta�on
• Refreshments and Fellowship
SERVING THOSE SERVING THOSE SERVING THOSE
WHO SERVEDWHO SERVEDWHO SERVED
All Veterans,
Friends, Family
and Community
are Invited!
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Who is The Marriage Course for?
The Marriage Course is perfect for any married couple, in-
cluding those who are:
• In the first five years of marriage
• Looking to enhance their marriage
• Struggling with issues
• At a challenging stage (i.e. new baby, career change, empty nest)
What Can You Expect?
During seven evenings spent together, couples talk about
important issues, such as:
• Recognizing each other's needs
• Rela�ng to parents and in-laws
• Learning how to communicate
• Healing past hurt
• How to make each other feel loved
• Resolving conflict
• Making �me for and having fun with each other
• Good sex
Each evening begins with a candlelit meal, a video presenta-
�on, followed by the chance to talk about the topic together
as a couple.
The seWng is welcoming, relaxed, and non-threatening. Priva-
cy as a couple is always respected. While based on Chris�an
principals, the course is helpful for any couple with or without
a Chris�an faith or background.
Registra�on forms for The Marriage Course are available at
the Informa�on Desk and at wordofpeace.org. Childcare is
available upon request.
For more informa�on, please contact Pastor Rick Skare at
763-496-2400 or [email protected].
October 5 - November 23 6:00—8:30pm
The Gi's of Imperfec2on Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be
and Embrace Who You Are
October 5 - November 23
6:00pm Dinner (free-will offering)
6:30pm Study Begins
You Are Imperfect—You Are Enough—You are a Child of God!
In this study we will be guided by scripture, video clips and Brené Brown’s book, The GiKs of Imperfec;on. We will
spend �me together around prac�cal ways to live lives as imperfect but beloved Children of God.
• LeWng Go of What People Think
• LeWng Go of Perfec�onism
• Cul�va�ng Gra�tude and Joy
• LeWng Go of Comparison
• Cul�va�ng Play and Rest: LeWng Go of Exhaus�on
as a Status Symbol
• Cul�va�ng Meaningful Work
• LeWng Go of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”
Registra�on forms are available
at the Informa�on Desk and
WordofPeace.org/GiKs-of-Imperfec;on
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CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE
As reported last month, the first candidate the com-
miEee was preparing to recommend for the Associ-
ate Pastor of Life & Growth withdrew from consid-
era�on in late July. With the benefits of its first-
round work, the commiEee and synod were able to
move quickly with new candidates. They have con-
ducted first-round interviews and planned some
second-round discussions with pastoral candidates
for early October.
The Minneapolis Synod will con�nue to iden�fy
prospects for the Call CommiEee to consider un�l
Word of Peace calls a new pastor. Please con�nue
to pray for the Call CommiEee, the con�nued bur-
den on our current pastors, and for clear discern-
ment of God’s will granted by the Holy Spirit.
TRTRTRANANANSISISITITITIOOONNN The Search for Pastor of
Congregational Life & Growth
MUSICIANS WANTED!
CROSS is looking for a couple of volunteer musi-
cians for the Sip & Shop at The Woods in Maple
Grove on October 9. ShiPs take place from 5pm
to 6:30pm and from 6:30pm to 8pm. The venue
will be most suited to a single instrument, back-
ground music or small group, possibly outdoors
(weather permiWng). Please contact CROSS if
you are interested in volunteering for this fun
event.
October Needs:
Toilet paper, salad dressing
For more informa2on about CROSS,
call 763-425-1050 or visit crossservices.org.
YOU MADE IT HAPPEN!!!
Thank you to everyone at Word of Peace who donated canned
goods during the Minnesota FoodShare’s Food & Fund Drive in
March. Our congrega�on received recogni�on from Minnesota
FoodShare for being the 3rd largest donor congrega�on to the
drive.
Together we touched many lives in our community, reinforcing
how we really are the Hands & Feet of Jesus!!
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 cur-
rent weekend’s worship service will be available to view
online every Tuesday morning.
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First Communion Classes Sunday, September 28, November 2, March 15 and April 26, 2-5pm
First Communion Classes will be offered for children fourth grade and older. Students and their parents are
invited to aEend the class together that teach young people the meaning of Holy Communion.
Registra�on forms and informa�on is available outside of the Children’s Ministry office. Contact: Megan
Moen at 763-496-2423/[email protected]
Fall Family Dance and Ac,vity Night: Friday, October 10 from 6:00-8:00pm
$10 a person (children 2 years and under are free)
Admission Includes:
Church School & Con�rmationChurch School & Con�rmationChurch School & Con�rmationChurch School & Con�rmation
Dates to Remember:
October 15 NO Confirma�on
October 19 & 20 MEA Weekend—NO Church School
October 26 & 27 Family Worship/NO Church School
October 26 & 27 Required Teacher Workshops Workshops will be held during all worship
hours (teachers, please choose any one of
the hours to a end)
• Family friendly dance—Complete with the limbo,
cupcake walk, chicken dance, hula hoop contest,
and more!
• Slice of pizza and a drink (second slices available for an
addi�onal cost)
• Race a friend in the inflatable bouncy maze.
• Decorate a pumpkin.
• Take wacky family photos in our photo area
• Get your face painted, a taEoo, and/or crazy hair
• Wear a costume if you wish!
Cold Stone Ice Cream sundae bar is available for an addi�onal cost.
Tickets available at the Children’s Ministry Office or at the door. This is a fundraiser to support ALL church school, confirma2on
and Kids of Peace Preschool scholarships.
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Marcus Eads (Middle School) 763-496-2410/[email protected] | Kate Gantz (High School) at 763-496-2430/[email protected]
wordofpeace.org/middle-school | wordofpeace.org/high-school
Youth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth Ministry
Thursday Senior Shop Rogers Bus—
Thursdays at 10am, $1.00 per rider.
Contact Judy at 763-428-7657.
Jammers Potluck & Music—Sunday,
10/5 from 1-5pm (eat at 4pm) at the
Rogers Community Room, 21201 Me-
morial Drive. Bring a dish to share. Con-
tact Dave at 763-428-4217.
Rogers Senior Dining—Tuesday
through Thursday every week at 12:00
noon at the Rogers Community Room.
Call at least two days in advance by
2pm for reserva�ons, 763-428-0976.
Cost: 55+ $4.00. Under 55 $5.00.
Trip to the MN Landscape Arboretum
in Chanhassen—Friday, October 3.
We’ll depart from the Rogers Commu-
nity Room at 9am and return at
2:30pm. Cost is $15.00 for bus and en-
try to the Arboretum. Tram rides for
$5.00 are available upon arrival. Bring a
bag lunch or dine at their restaurant.
Call Liz at 763-428-0939 by Sept. 26th
to sign up.
SeniorsSeniorsSeniorsSeniors
Fall CraE & Bake Sale—Saturday, Octo-
ber 4, 9am-2:30pm at the Rogers Com-
munity Room. Lunch served from 10:30-
2. This is a fundraiser for the Rogers
Seniors group.
Mys,c Lake Casino bus trip—October
13. We’ll depart from the Rogers Com-
munity Room at 8:30am and enjoy 5
hours of gaming. $5.00 holds your spot
and is handed back to you the day of
trip. Call Liz at 763-428-0939 to reserve
a spot by Oct. 6.
Watercolor Pain,ng Class—
Wednesday, October 29, 1pm. Jean
McFarlane will be teaching a beginning
technique class at the Rogers Communi-
ty Room. All supplies are included and
the cost is only $5.00. Reserva�ons
must be made by Oct. 26; call Liz at 428
-0939. Collect 7 leaves, press them, and
bring them to class. Join us at 12:30 for
wine tas�ng provided by Rogers Wine
and Spirits before the class.
The Word of Peace Kids-Care Bus takes
seniors shopping at Ridgedale every other
month. The next trip will be October 14.
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.
Please contact Judy Hanson at 763-428-7657
for resource, community or general infor-
ma;on for seniors in the Rogers area.
To subscribe to the Rogers Senior Newsle er,
call 763-241-3520. Or, read it online at Sen-
iors.CityofRogers.org.
MS: MSM.AM
Join us October 12 and 26 from 9:45-
10:45am in the Youth Room for food, de-
votions and games! Friends are always
welcome.
MS: 5th
-8th
Grade Hayride & Bonfire
Meet us at Hayrides Inc. in Rogers for an
hour-long hayride through the woods and
fields, followed by a bonfire and s’mores!
Cost is $7.00 + a Word of Peace Health
Form. October 12 from 6-8pm. Sign up on
the youth bulletin board.
HS: Sever’s Corn Maze
On Sunday, October 12 from 12pm-5pm
we’ll drive down as a group to Sever’s
Corn Maze in Shakopee. Included in the
price of admission is the corn maze, ex-
treme corn pit, spider web, giant jumping
pillows, pig races, live
music, and more! Sign
up by October 5 for
$16 + WOPLC Registra-
�on Form. (APer Oct.
5, the cost is $20.)
HS: Cans 4 CROSS
Join us for a night of volunteering on Mon-
day, October 27 from 6:30-8pm! We’ll
meet at Word of Peace in the Youth Room
and then head out to different neighbor-
hoods going door-to-door asking for
canned goods or non-perishable items for
CROSS Food Shelf in Rogers. Then we’ll
come back to Word of Peace for snacks &
discussion!
HS: Small Group Bible Studies
Bring your friends for our small group
studies! We’ll start with the Crea�on story
and work our way through the en�re Bi-
ble! Sunday, October 12 and 26 from
11am-12pm. Breakfast will be served.
HS: Youth Mondays
Youth Mondays are the high school night
at church! Join us from 6:30-8pm on Octo-
ber 6, 13, and 27 for worship, games,
snacks, and discussions
Upcoming Youth Events
MS = Middle School | HS = High School
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Ch a n g e S e r v i c e R e q u e s t e d
Fall Schedule Begins Sept. 7Fall Schedule Begins Sept. 7Fall Schedule Begins Sept. 7Fall Schedule Begins Sept. 7 SundaysSundaysSundaysSundays 8:30 a.m. Traditional8:30 a.m. Traditional8:30 a.m. Traditional8:30 a.m. Traditional 9:45 a.m. Blended9:45 a.m. Blended9:45 a.m. Blended9:45 a.m. Blended 11:00 a.m. Contemporary11:00 a.m. Contemporary11:00 a.m. Contemporary11:00 a.m. Contemporary MondaysMondaysMondaysMondays 6:30 p.m. Contemporary6:30 p.m. Contemporary6:30 p.m. Contemporary6:30 p.m. Contemporary
menmenmenmen’s retreats retreats retreats retreat menmenmenmen’s retreats retreats retreats retreat Saturday, Oct. 4 ���� 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Word of Peace Saturday, Oct. 4 ���� 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Word of Peace
HOW GREAT IS OUR GODHOW GREAT IS OUR GODHOW GREAT IS OUR GODHOW GREAT IS OUR GOD Video Presentation by Rev. Louie Giglio Speaker and Founder of “The Passion Movement”
MORNINGMORNINGMORNINGMORNING
• Registra�on and Breakfast
• Introduc�on and Get To Know Each Other
• View and Discuss Part 1 of “How Great
is Our God” video
• Lunch
ALL MEN ARE WELCOME
TO ATTEND!
AfternoonAfternoonAfternoonAfternoon
• Fun Ac�vity
• View and Discuss Part 2 of “How Great
is Our God” video
• Worship with Holy Communion
COST: $20 - Sign Up at the Informa�on Desk or contact:
Carolyn Schuster @ 612.247.7638 / [email protected]