Peace Notes Fall 2018-Word of Peace Lutheran Church

Fall 2018
September October November
Peace Notes

Pastor’s Message
Welcome to fall at Word of Peace!
What a thrilling time of the year!
This is when the church is abuzz
with excitement as kids return to
church school and confirmation,
ministry teams are in full swing, and
additional worship services deepen
our connection to God and one another.
It is good to be the church!
This is an especially exciting year
as we launch our churchwide campaign,
Cover to Cover (page 4). All
generations will walk through the Bible
Tyler Strom
Pastor of Faith in Action
together as we rediscover the first language of faith. Our Cover
to Cover exploration of the Bible will align our worship focus
with our church school and confirmation lessons so that families
will be able to share their faith more deeply. We are also
holding a special class for adults this year on Wednesday evenings
and Thursday mornings called Bible 101 (page 5) and are
challenging the congregation to read through the entire Bible
with our Bible Reading Challenge (page 4).
New this year, we are also launching a new small group ministry
called Life Groups (page 6). These groups are intended to
foster deep connections with one another while also helping
people grow in faith and service. If you are looking for a way to
connect more meaningfully with others, then consider joining a
group or leading your own.
We are a church guided by our vision to know Christ’s love and
to share Christ’s love with all people. As we move from a
monthly newsletter to a quarterly newsletter, we hope to tell
the stories of how people in this church fulfill its vision. These
stories provide glimpses into the wondrous ways God is at work
through the people and ministry of Word of Peace, and I hope
you will be inspired by these stories and consider how God
might be calling you to deeper relationship.
Rick Skare
Lead Pastor
Kristin Skare
Pastor of Spiritual Care
Tyler Strom
Pastor of Faith in Action
21705 129th Ave. N.
Rogers, MN 55374
(763) 496-2400
(press 3 to leave an emergency
message for a pastor)
Office Hours
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 devotion,
Share Christ through word
and deed,
Care for others and the world
God made, and
Work for justice and peace.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Contact Jennie Priebe at
(763) 496-2401 or
jpriebe@wordofpeace.org
Grace and Peace,
wordofpeace.org
P.S. We’ll kick-off the fall with a celebration on Peace Fest Sunday,
September 9 and I hope to see you there. Why not invite a friend or
neighbor? All are welcome at Word of Peace!
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Stories are the Backbone of our Faith
From our earliest memories, we go on knowing and being known by the stories we tell and the stories we are
told. Stories have the ability to lift us up when we are low, open our minds and hearts to new experiences, and
lead us on unknown adventures. Stories remind us of who we are and whose we are.
Since the beginning, the ancient church gathered together to share in some of the most powerful stories ever
known: the history of God’s people, the wisdom of the prophets, the poetry of musicians, the guidance of the enlightened,
and the promises of God. We continue to gather together as church formed by these biblical stories
and place at the center of our shared life together the ultimate story, Jesus Christ.
From September 2018 through June 2019, Word of Peace will be on an
exciting journey together as we walk through the Biblical story from
Genesis to Revelation. We will hear the stories of God and God’s people.
We will encounter God and be transformed by this encounter through a
variety of ways, including:
Bible discussion topics in worship, church school and confirmation
“Heroes of Faith” Sunday adult forum
“Bible 101” Wednesday and Thursday class
Weekly At-Home Guide with activities for individuals and families
Daily Bible reading challenge
Join us as we take a journey through the Bible together… Cover to Cover.
Take the Bible Reading
Plan Challenge!
Read the Bible from cover to cover
in 40 weeks! Sign up to take the
challenge and you'll receive weekly
inspiration and insight from Pastor
Tyler throughout the 40 weeks.
Everyone who completes the challenge
will be eligible to win a fun
prize!
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Get all the details at
wordofpeace.org/cover-to-cover
Or, pick up a Cover to Cover handout at the Information Desk
Sign up at the Information Desk or
wordofpeace.org/cover-to-cover.

Adult Forum
Heroes of Faith*
Sundays from September 23 - November 25 at 9:45 & 11 AM
From Abraham to Esther. From Mary to Paul. Some of the most
famous characters in the Bible show us what it means to wrestle
and grow in faith. Join us for in-depth character studies of
these Heroes of Faith. This forum will be led by Word of Peace
pastors and by guest speakers, Rev. Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker
(Sept. 23 & 30) and Dr. Cameron Howard (Oct. 7 & 14). Both Rev.
Schifferdecker and Dr. Howard are Associate Professors of Old
Testament at Luther Seminary.
Bible 101*
Classes Begin September 12 & 13
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM & Thursdays at 10 AM
Whether you consider yourself a Bible buff or a Bible beginner,
this class is for you! Over the course of nine months, we will
examine the major themes of the Bible cover to cover and discover
how this ancient collection of stories continues to transform
our lives today.
For your convenience, this study will be offered on both
Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings. The same topic
will be discussed at both times so if you miss one, you can
come to the other.
*Heroes of Faith and Bible 101 are companions to the 2017-18 Word of Peace churchwide series,
COVER TO COVER: The Bible in a Year. For more information, visit wordofpeace.org/cover-to-cover
New Member Orientation
Sunday, November 11 | 12:15-3:45 PM
Are you curious about what Lutherans believe?
Do you want to make new friends? Do you want
to (officially) join in the mission and vision of
Word of Peace? If so, please join us for the next
New Member Class!
In the class you will meet the pastors, hear what
we believe and how we do ministry, make and
enjoy a meal together, and spend time getting
to know each other.
To register, visit wordofpeace.org/membership
or contact Susen Kay in the church office at
skay@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-2400. Child
care is available upon request.
Important Dates
to Remember
All Saints Memorial Service
Sunday, November 4 | 12:30 PM
at the Word of Peace Cemetery
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
and Pie Social
Wednesday, November 21 | 6:30 PM
For details, visit
wordofpeace.org/events later this fall!
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Beginning this September, Word of Peace will offer committed
short-term small groups called Life Groups. Through Life
Groups, we can build authentic relationships, discover our
spiritual gifts, and empower ourselves to serve our neighbors.
These groups enable people to:
Connect with one another. By building up one another,
we build up the body of Christ. Genuine relationships
are formed when we connect with others, and it
is through these relationships that we can continue to
grow and serve together.
Grow with God. People may find themselves in different
stages of their own spiritual journey and Life
Groups help people navigate the road. We are not
solitary beings. Growing together on this journey will
enable us to develop stronger connections and relationships
while engaging with and serving the world.
Serve others. People will discover their spiritual gifts
which, in turn, empower their serving. Life Groups will
find ways to serve their church, community, and
world by putting their faith into action.
Collectively, these three elements of Life Groups will help us
create and sustain lifelong relationships with other people of
faith.
Whether you are looking for a group that focuses deeply on
Bible study, a book study, a shared interest or a devotion with
time for reflection and conversation, Life Groups offer an opportunity
to share in the journey of faith with one another and
be Christ in this world.
Fall Life Groups will be finalized soon and listed in the “Classes
and Groups” booklet (available Sept. 2 at the Information Desk)
and online at wordofpeace.org/life-groups. If you have questions,
contact Lydia Svendsen at lsvendsen@wordofpeace.org
or (763) 496-2421.
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The Gala Committee has been planning “An Evening in Venice” since April and we are
so excited for this year’s event! Our church community will gather together for a special
night of entertainment, a delicious Italian meal, live fund-a-need and silent auctions,
games, fun prizes, and more. Proceeds from this celebration will strengthen the Word
of Peace mission of welcoming all people, caring for others, and working for justice and
peace. Through your generous support from the Gala, Word of Peace will be able to
continue its ministry serving the needs of the congregation, the local community and
the world.
Remember to RSVP by October 3. Complete the RSVP card (available at the Information
Desk) or go online to wordofpeace.org/gala. Get ready for what is certain to be a fun
and memorable occasion!
Jill Smith
Event Coordinator
Save the Date!
Women’s Christmas Luncheon
Registration Begins October 28
Women of Word of Peace: Bring a friend
and enjoy a morning of good food, beautifully
decorated tables, fun, and laughter
to bring in the Advent season. We are
happy to announce that The Looney Lutherans
will join us! The Looney Lutherans
have been entertaining Twin Cities
audiences for years with their quick wit.
Using music, comedy, and some help
from the audience, these gals love to share their tips for living a long and
healthy life, the Lutheran way.
30 table decorators and hostesses are needed to make this event a success!
Table decorators receive a complimentary luncheon ticket. Look for
the table decorating registration form in late-September.
Tickets are $20
Registration begins October 28
Seating is limited!
Contact:
Kristin Skare, Pastor of Spiritual Care
kskare@wordofpeace.org | (763) 496-2404
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Financial Update
The “Double the Impact” giving campaign was a success with over $38,000 in
additional gifts this summer! Thank you for your gifts, which help Word of
Peace get finances back on track this summer. We were able to match a $15,000
gift from a generous Word of Peace couple and go beyond to raise over
$38,000! This puts us in position to focus on all of the wonderful ministry this fall.
Please Continue to Financially Support Your Congregation
To ensure that we stay on track and strengthen our ministry, please continue to
financially support the Word of Peace ministry this fall. Fall is a great time to
catch up on your pledge, sign-up for automatic giving, and/or grow your financial
offering to the church. Fall is also a great time to make a commitment to
give back a portion to God from what God has first given to us to help Word of
Peace serve our community and be a witness in the world.
Rick Skare
Lead Pastor
Give to the Max Day is November 15
Give to the Max Day is a statewide day of giving with the commitment to helping make Minnesota a better
place. On November 15, you are invited to give to Word of Peace through the Give to the Max Day website:
givemn.org/organization/word-of-peace-lutheran-church.
Live Generously! Pledge Sunday/Monday is November 18 & 19
Live Generously is the theme for Word of Peace’s 2019 pledge drive.
We will focus on deepening our understanding of giving as a spiritual
discipline and how our giving enables you and your congregation
to serve God’s mission in the world.
On November 18 & 19, each household will be asked to make a financial
pledge to the Word of Peace ministry. All Word of Peace
ministry is funded by your contributions and supported by your gift
of time. Our gifts of time and finances are a reflection of our individual
and collective witness to Christ’s presence in our lives and our desire
to share God’s love in the world. We look forward to your participation
as we explore our calling to be a generous and servant
church. Look for pledge cards and more information later this fall.
In Christ,
Task Force Exploring Options for Building Expansion
A renewed Building Task Force has been assembled and has begun exploring different options for expanding
our facilities to accommodate our growing ministries. The Task Force is working with the Executive Team to
discern when to execute a congregational building fund appeal to build additional facility space.
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Spiritual Care
Divorce Care Support Group
Mondays at 6:30 PM beginning September 17
Separation and divorce can be painful and stressful, but you don’t
have to go through it alone. A DivorceCare support group meets
each week for 13 weeks to help you face this challenge and move
toward rebuilding your life.
The group is facilitated by people from Word of Peace who understand
what you are going through and want to help. The group
will watch a video featuring top experts on divorce and recovery
subjects, then talk about that week’s topic and what is going on in
each other’s lives.
DivorceCare is free and open to all to come when they are able. If
you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, please
come. For more information, contact one of the DivorceCare facilitators:
Mario Olson | mario.olson@yahoo.com
Jennifer Harlan | jharlan716@gmail.com
Retreat Dates Coming Soon!
Learning to Listen
Learning to be a better listener for
your family and friends heals
hearts, energizes communities, and
transforms the world. Come to Pastor
Kristin’s home and be trained in
the art of listening using techniques
from the BeFriender ministry.
Learn about what gets in the
way of listening, techniques to be a
better listener, and how you may
use these tools to share your gifts
in the world.
Registration details are coming
soon. For more information, contact
Pastor Kristin at (763) 496-2404 or
kskare@wordofpeace.org.
Caregiving and Grief:
Finding Hope in the Midst of
Change and Loss
Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 PM
You are invited to spend an evening
with Pastor Sue Wallager as she shares
both her personal and professional experience
with caregiving and grief. Pastor
Sue will explore the struggles and
the hope we can find when we are in
the midst of caring for people we love
that are ill, aging, or dying.
Sue Wallager is the Pastor of Spiritual
Care at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka.
She has served several churches throughout Minnesota, She grewup
in Coon Rapids, MN and is a graduate of Luther College and Luther
Seminary. This event is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Pastor Kristin Skare, Pastor of Spiritual Care
kskare@wordofpeace.org | (763) 496-2404
Sue Wallager, Pastor of Spiritual Care
Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka
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Judy
Hanson
Judy Hanson has been a member of Word of
Peace since 2000. She recalls how she came to
call Word of Peace home.
“We drove down Main Street in Rogers one evening,
the street lights dimmed and then brightened as we
passed each one. At that time, I knew the Holy Spirit
was telling us that this would be our new home. One
Sunday morning, I visited Word of Peace and was
greeted by two gentlemen who welcomed me and
told me what a great church this was. I had never
been treated so graciously by members of a church
that I was visiting, and I thought that this was where
I could really belong.”
Judy served on numerous groups and committees
during her years at Word of Peace, including the
Evangelism and Visitation Team and Executive
Team. She also served as a representative of the
I-94 Chamber of Commerce.
For many years, Judy has spent much of her time
and energy advocating for the Rogers seniors, and
she was instrumental in providing affordable
transportation for area seniors. In 2007, the kids
who attended VBS at Word of Peace raised over
$5,000 to provide seniors with monthly transportation
to shopping centers. Judy has been the
faithful steward of this fund and was the director
of the Word of Peace Kids Care Bus ministry for
over a decade. She recently retired from this ministry
and handed over the leadership of the Kids
Care Bus to Word of Peace member, Kaye Allen.
Judy continues to lead the weekly bus program
that takes seniors to the grocery store each week.
When asked why she chose to serve in these
roles, Judy replied, “The friendship of so many
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Judy Hanson (second from right) with the Kids Care Bus driver and passengers
seniors that I would not have otherwise known has
added immensely to my life. Sometimes people who
have led productive lives don’t feel important anymore
and slide into merely existing. But when you
give people ways to be heard and included, they
continue to feel valued. Knowing that our community
cares about them and their needs and will help
them find resources is a big part of maintaining the
health and wellness of the senior population.”
Thank you, Judy, for putting your faith into action
for all these years!
Each of us has a story of how we put our faith into
action. If you have a story that you would like to
share, please contact Pastor Tyler Strom at
tstrom@wordofpeace.org.
If you are looking for ways to serve, or are discerning
how God is calling you to put your faith into action,
please contact any of the following:
Pastor Rick Skare rskare@wordofpeace.org
Pastor Tyler Strom tstrom@wordofpeace.org
Pastor Kristin Skare kskare@wordofpeace.org
Lydia Svendsen lsvendsen@wordofpeace.org

Faith in Action
Serve Sunday is October 7
As Christians we are called, equipped, and sent to
serve our neighbors. Serve Sunday is a day that we
will engage in service work to make a positive
change in our community, build and deepen relationships
and share God’s love. You are invited to
take part in this special day of worship and service
on Sunday, October 7.
Our hope is that everyone at Word of Peace will
have an opportunity to reach out and serve. There
will be a variety of service projects available this
day, some for people with only a few minutes to
spare, some for people who have a bit more time,
and some for the whole afternoon. Check the weekly
bulletin and email newsletter for details as the
date gets closer, and join us as we put our faith into
action!
If you are a Thrivent member, consider applying for a
Thrivent Action Team grant to help support Serve Sunday
projects! Grant recipients receive $250 in seed
funds to make their service project happen. For more
information, visit thrivent.com/making-a-difference/
living-generously/thrivent-action-teams/
Thank you for being a part of God’s work, partnering
with Word of Peace Lutheran Church and serving your
neighbor in the spirit of Christ’s love!
Questions? Contact Jill Smith, Event Coordinator, at
jsmith@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-2402.
CROSS CORNER
Sarah is a 30 year-old mother of two children who
comes to CROSS for food and emotional support. Sarah
and her husband have taken four nieces and nephews
into their household and they are in the process of
getting custody of two more of Sarah’s sister’s children.
They cannot bear the thought of their extended family
being in foster care or with their birth mom, who is living
in chaos and danger. This brave family is taking on
the challenge from which 98% of the population would
run.
Sarah deserves to come to a clean, respectful, well organized,
kind place that meets needs with the attitude
of abundance versus scarcity.
CROSS provides many wonderful services to the community.
Your food and financial support continue to
make a big difference to Sarah and others like her who
bravely walk through the
doors of CROSS each day.
Thank you!
Food Shelf Needs:
Each month, churches in
surrounding areas ask their congregations to donate
specific items so that CROSS consistently receives a
variety of donations throughout the year. Check the
worship bulletin for a list of what to donate each
month, or visit wordofpeace.org/CROSS.
Food and household donations may be dropped off at
the CROSS Corner in the North Gathering
Area. Thank you!
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One of the ways that we express our vision to know Christ’s love
and share Christ’s love with all people is through the art of music. If
you have been blessed with musical gifts, we encourage you to
share those gifts with the Word of Peace community through the
Music Ministry.
Rehearsals will resume the week of September 9. All groups welcome
new members beginning in the fall and no audition is needed
(except for Angel Wings bell choir).
Kids of the Kingdom (choir for grades 1-2)
Rehearsals on Mondays from 5-5:45 PM
Grace (choir and musical theatre for grades 3-7)
Rehearsals on Thursdays from 6-7 PM
Music Ministry
Youth Bells (Grades 5-12)
Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30 PM
Michael Sahlen
Minister of Worship & Music
Angel Wings Bell Choir (youth-adult)
Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6- 7:30PM (audition required)
Voices of Peace (high school-adult choir)
Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 PM
Festival Chorus will begin rehearsals for Festival of Carols on November 7 at 7:30 PM. Festival of
Carols is Sunday, December 16 at all services.
Grace Spring Musical
The Grace Musical next spring will be Fired Up! the
story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and
the fiery furnace, from Daniel Chapter 3. There will
be many parts for both boys and girls in grades 3
through 7, and kids are encouraged to join Grace
choir this fall.
Questions? Contact Michael Sahlen, Minister of
Worship & Music, at msahlen@wordofpeace.org or
(763) 496-2412.
Fired Up! is written by Tom Long and Allen Pote.
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Children, Youth & Family
Kari Osmek
Director of Children, Youth
& Family Ministry
“Wait a minute. I seem to be
missing some information
here.” I say that often to my
son when he’s telling a story
and I get confused halfway
through. If I don’t have all of
the information, the story
makes no sense.
The same is true for hearing
the story of the Bible. If we
don’t have all of the information,
the story doesn’t
make sense. If we don’t know
who David is or why he was
important in the Old Testament,
we don’t know what it
means when Jesus is referred to as “the Son of David.” If
we don’t understand the story of Noah, we don’t hear the
saving reference to water in the words of a Baptism. If
we don’t know who Abraham is, the song “Father Abraham”
makes no sense! (Well, that one doesn’t really
make much sense anyway, but you get my point.)
It’s important for us to have a framework for the stories
of the people of faith. This year, our children, youth, and
parents will all be hearing the same Bible stories on the
same days. We will all be getting all of the information
that we need to tell the story of our faith. Use this opportunity
to talk together and to share what you are learning.
Tell the stories together. Share information. Share
faith.
Thank You, CYF Interns!
This summer, the Children, Youth, and Family
Ministry was blessed to have three interns helping
with some of our summer ministry programming.
With staff restructuring earlier this year and
a summer program that continues to grow, we
knew that we would need more hands to make it
all happen.
We hired three young women who were a fabulous
addition to our staff, and who brought new
ideas and amazing energy. They were always
willing to do whatever we asked—even when we
asked at the last minute! They were flexible, positive,
and excellent role models for our young
people.
Jenna Reust worked with our VBS program; Kyla
Mason helped with Summer Stretch; and Brooke
Genzler was involved in both VBS and Summer
Stretch. The interns started with training and behind-the
scenes work in early June, and were absolutely
indispensable.
We continue to focus on leadership training with
our high school youth to create additional summer
ministry support, and to serve as confirmation
junior guides and church school teachers. It
is our hope that we will be able to employ even
more young people as interns next summer, with
them starting earlier in the spring.
This Changes Everything!
Three Word of Peace staff members and two adult lay
leaders led a group of 19 youth at the ELCA Youth Gathering
this summer in Houston. This was the first time attending
for all 19 of our youth and 1 adult leader, so it
was exciting to see their reactions as they witnessed the
sheer volume of 31,000 people worshiping together.
Christina Verbick
Director of Youth Ministry
The speakers at the Gathering were fantastic. They talked about relevant topics that
hit home for many in our group. We spent a day at the Convention Center with some
interactive learning and service opportunities. We also spent a day worshiping, playing
games and getting to know other people from churches in the Minneapolis Area Synod.
And on our final day, we volunteered at The Center, a place for adult residents living
with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We had a chance to get to know
them, serve them ice cream, sing and dance, and play games with them. It was such a
fun day! Thank you for your amazing support of our youth program and of the ELCA
Youth Gathering.
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Children in Worship
Children, Youth & Family
Word of Peace has always
encouraged families to worship
together because it’s an
important and enriching part
of your child’s faith. Now,
there are even more ways
they will feel welcome! In August,
two new PrayGrounds
were introduced in the Sanctuary.
What is a PrayGround?
A PrayGround is a space intended for families with infants and
toddlers to quietly engage in age-appropriate activities while
worshipping with their families. Small tables, baby bouncers,
and soft toys help keep our littlest ones occupied. A number of
congregations have implemented these PrayGrounds in their
worship spaces and are seeing tremendous success! While it
seems counterintuitive, children listen better when they have
something that keeps their hands busy. Not only that, but kids
pay better attention because they can actually see what’s going
on. We’ve also taken great care in designing the spaces
with things like plush toys and foam floor tiles to keep noise at
a minimum.
New Improved Busy Bags
The Busy Bags have been completely revamped! We have
nearly double the number of bags and there are three agespecific
options. We are so thankful to Word of Peace member,
Ruth Twito, who sewed and embroidered these beautiful new
bags.
We are thrilled to be able to offer these spaces to our families
and we are so thankful for the generous gifts to the Children,
Youth & Family fundraisers, which help make projects like this
possible. For more information, visit wordofpeace.org/childrenin-worship
or pick up a handout on the Busy Bags rack.
SATURDAY, OCT. 27 | 4-6 PM
FREE and
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Inflatables & Family Activities
Concessions available for purchase
SOCKTOBER
We will be collecting packages of new
socks for local homeless shelters.
Please bring donations of packaged
socks of any size and color.
Bring Your Friends
& Neighbors!
Get Involved
Donate treats, host a trunk (decorate
the trunk of your car with a theme and
hand out candy), lead an activity, or
greet families as they arrive. Lots of
volunteers will make this event a success
and we’d love to have you join us!
Sign up outside the Children’s Ministry
office.
Donations Welcome
If you are able to donate candy and
small trinkets for this event, please
place them in the bins located in the
Gathering Area and outside the Children’s
Ministry office.
Questions?
Contact Kari Osmek
kosmek@wordofpeace.org
(763) 496-2418
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Transition from 17 Year-Old Database
to New Church Management System
At Word of Peace, people are at the heart of our ministry. Knowing
where you are in your faith story is an important way for us to help
you grow in your discipleship. As exciting as it is to be part of a
large church, we recognize that sometimes you might feel like just
a body in a large community of other bodies, without any real connection
to other people of Christ.
Word of Peace pastors and staff work hard to give personal attention
to everyone but in a large congregation, it can be difficult to
keep track of everyone’s needs without having the right program
to manage it all. For 17 years they have been using a database
program designed for much smaller churches, and that program is
no longer feasible.
This year, Word of Peace is transitioning to a new comprehensive
church management solution! This new solution will provide pastors
and staff with systems and processes that will help them care
for every individual of this church. It will help you grow in your
faith and connect with other people in the church, develop your
interests, fulfill your spiritual needs, and guide you towards becoming
part of a strong Christian community.
There are many ways to
give. Choose an option
that works best for you:
Text “Give”
to 77977
Online
wordofpeace.org/give
What does this mean for you?
In the coming months, we will introduce
a wonderful new tool for you
called MYwordofpeace. Through this
tool, you will be able to:
Card Reader
at the
Information Desk
Update your own and your family’s
personal profiles
Sign up and pay for classes and
events with ease
Easily communicate with teachers, group leaders, pastors
and staff
Get real-time access to your giving record
Enrich your connections with other people from Word of Peace
We are so thankful for the generous gifts and offerings that you
make to Word of Peace. It is through your giving that we are able
to make improvements like this that will benefit the whole Word
of Peace community!
Cash/Check/Envelope
by mail or in the
offering plate
THANK YOU
for Giving to the Ministry
of Word of Peace!
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Non-Profit Org.
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PAID
ROGERS, MN
PERMIT NO. 9
CHANGE SERVICE
REQUESTED
FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE
BEGINS SEPT. 9
Sundays at 8:30, 9:45 & 11 AM
Mondays at 6:30 PM