Peace Notes October 2016 - Word of Peace Lutheran Church
Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MN
Word of Peace Lutheran Church in Rogers, MN
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SPIRITUAL CARE<br />
<strong>October</strong> Prayer and Healing Service<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 6 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary<br />
Everyone is invited to gather around the cross, “be<br />
sll” for a half an hour, and pray for their friends,<br />
family, our world, God’s church, and God’s people.<br />
You’re invited to light a candle and parcipate in a<br />
service that includes Scripture readings and music.<br />
Take me for yourself and center yourself in the<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> God in prayer. We <strong>of</strong>fer prayer services<br />
once a month September-May.<br />
Quesons? Contact Krisn Skare, Minister <strong>of</strong> Spiritual<br />
Care at kskare@word<strong>of</strong>peace.org or (763) 496-<br />
2404.<br />
Save the Date!<br />
Listening Retreat<br />
for Men and Women<br />
Friday Evening, November 11 and<br />
Saturday, November 12<br />
Have you been told that you are a good listener? Do<br />
you feel fulfilled being in relaonship with people<br />
and being present for people in their joys and sorrows?<br />
Have you ever wanted to be trained in the<br />
ministry <strong>of</strong> listening and pastoral care?<br />
This November, <strong>Word</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> will host a retreat for<br />
men and women who would like to learn more<br />
about and be trained in the ministry <strong>of</strong> acve listening,<br />
caring for people, being a nonjudgmental presence,<br />
and being in relaonship with others.<br />
Listening to people heals hearts, energizes communies,<br />
and transforms our suffering world. When<br />
you leave this retreat you will be equipped to use<br />
the skills you learned in your relaonships in your<br />
daily life. And, for those people who are interested,<br />
you will have the opportunity to learn more about<br />
the Befriender Ministry at <strong>Word</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> and how<br />
you might use your newly-learned skills to serve the<br />
<strong>Word</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> community.<br />
Register at the Informaon Desk or contact Krisn<br />
Skare at (763) 496-2404 or kskare@woplc.org. This<br />
retreat is sponsored by the <strong>Word</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> Befriender<br />
Ministry.<br />
Support Groups for<br />
Teen Girls<br />
Stress Management Group for Teenage Girls<br />
Facilitated by Cindy Lovele, Elk River School District<br />
Thursday Evenings, <strong>October</strong> 27-December 22<br />
6:30-7:30 pm for 6-8 th grade girls<br />
7:45-8:45 pm for 9-12 th grade girls<br />
In this group we will explore the topics <strong>of</strong> stress and anxiety. We<br />
will learn how to modify our thinking and behavior so we can gain<br />
more confidence in our lives and see how God is with us every<br />
step <strong>of</strong> the way.<br />
Topics Include:<br />
Asserveness skills<br />
Geng through panic aacks<br />
Using anger in a posive way<br />
How to manage worry<br />
Cost: $80—Register online at word<strong>of</strong>peace.org/care--support or<br />
pick up a registraon form at the Informaon Desk or outside the<br />
youth <strong>of</strong>fice. If you have quesons, please contact Krisn Skare at<br />
kskare@word<strong>of</strong>peace.org or (763) 496-2404.<br />
Grief Support Group for Teenage Girls<br />
Facilitated by Michelle Reimer, Elk River School District<br />
Thursday Evenings, <strong>October</strong> 27-December 22<br />
6:30-7:30 pm for 6-8 th Grade Girls<br />
7:45-8:45 pm for 8-12 th Grade Girls<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the hardest things we have to face in life is the death <strong>of</strong> a<br />
family member or friend. In this group you will learn how to cope<br />
with the death <strong>of</strong> a loved on by sharing your stories, learning from<br />
others, and navigang through the grieving process.<br />
Topics Include:<br />
Anger<br />
Guilt<br />
Sadness<br />
How to handle holidays and other special dates<br />
Developing coping strategies<br />
Cost: $80—Register online at word<strong>of</strong>peace.org/care--support or<br />
pick up a registraon form at the Informaon Desk or outside the<br />
youth <strong>of</strong>fice. If you have quesons, please contact Krisn Skare at<br />
kskare@word<strong>of</strong>peace.org or (763) 496-2404.<br />
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