Peace Notes Winter 2018-19-Word of Peace Lutheran Church

The Season of Light
One of the Advent celebrations that
my Swedish ancestors hold dear is the
celebration of St. Lucia. St. Lucia delivered
food and aide to Christians hiding
in the catacombs who were being persecuted
by the Roman government.
Lucia wore a wreath of candles to free
her hands to carry as much food and
supplies to the people as possible. As
she walked, her wreath lit up the pitch
dark catacombs bringing hope to a
desperate people. This celebration is
now tied to what Swedes affectionately
call the Season of Light. The Season
of Light leads to the arrival of Christmastide,
the arrival of the light of
Christ.
Advent is the liminal time where we wait for the light. We wait for the
chemotherapy to work. We wait to feel less lonely after our divorce.
We wait for people to speak with kind words. We wait for it to be easier
to make ends meet.
We wait in our catacombs for the light.
On our Cover to Cover journey we read that time and time again people
refuse to see or live in the light.
Therefore, God does what only God can do. God becomes human.
God lives, loves, eats, laughs, cries, and suffers with us. God does not
do these things as a decorated military general, a crowned King or an
influential political leader. No, God becomes vulnerable. God becomes
a baby reliant on his mother’s milk and on his father’s protection.
He begins life as refugee, who learns his father’s trade, who
wrestles with his brothers, and then is kicked out of the family nest by
his mother in order that he become a man who heals, teaches, feeds,
and loves people regardless of their ethnicity, religious beliefs or
gender.
Jesus is the light we wait for.
Whatever you are waiting for in your catacombs, Jesus comes to you
wearing a crown of light and frees you from the darkness. Jesus is
also beckoning you to put on your own wreath of light to reflect his
light to people who are still waiting in darkness.
In Peace,
Kristin Skare
Pastor of Spiritual Care
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
wordofpeace.org
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Churchwide Series Continues
We began this series in September with the stories of
the Old Testament, and our congregation has really gotten
involved! We will continue with this until Christmas,
when the miraculous birth of Jesus takes place and our
lives are changed forever. We will pick up where we left
off after the holiday.
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 (see below)
Get all the details at
wordofpeace.org/cover-to-cover
Or, pick up a Cover to Cover handout
at the Information Desk
Bible Reading Plan Challenge
In our Bible Reading Challenge, we’ve been reading the
Bible from cover to cover. It’s not too late to join in or
catch up! Sign up to take the challenge and you'll receive
weekly inspiration and insight from Pastor Tyler
throughout the rest of our journey through the Bible.
Everyone who takes the challenge will be eligible to win
a fun prize!
Sign up at the Information Desk or online at
wordofpeace.org/cover-to-cover.
VISION & MISSION
FORUM 2019
Sunday, January 28 at 12 PM
Thanking God for the Ministry in 2018
and Looking Forward to the Future!
Come and celebrate Word of Peace’s vision
and mission at all worship services on January
27 & 28. There will be a special Vision &
Mission Forum on January 27 following the 11
AM worship hour, which will include a celebration
of Word of Peace’s ministry, the election
of church leadership, and the approval of
the 2019 vision and ministry resources. All
Word of Peace members are encouraged to
attend.
Year-End Financial Update
and Budget Discussion
Sunday, January 20 at 9:45 & 11 AM
You are invited to review the 2018 finances
and learn more about the proposed budget
for 2019.
Get all your questions answered prior to the
Vision & Mission Forum so you are prepared
in advance when it comes to voting on the
budget.
If you have questions in the meantime,
please feel free to contact Linda Thomas, Director
of Administration, at (763) 496-2407 or
lthomas@wordofpeace.org.
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A Successful First Round of
Fall Life Groups
The fall session of Life Groups has ended and the people who
participated in these groups were able to grow with God, connect
with each other, and serve others.
Here are some comments from our participants:
A member of the cooking Life Group said, “sharing recipes,
traditions and conversation has been good for my soul.”
“We feel like we have a really good group. Discussions have been awesome. Love the different ages involved. I wish
that we were going to be around this winter to continue the group in January, but we will definitely encourage the
rest of the group to continue.”
Each of our Life Groups met weekly from September through November, and they were able to share and connect
with each other and serve our community. The Life Groups ministry helps people grow stronger in relationship
with God and with each other.
Stay tuned for more information about winter Life Groups, which will begin forming in January. If you are interested
in or would like to learn more about leading a Life Group, please contact Lydia Svenulski at
lsvenulski@wordofpeace.org or at (763) 496-2421.
Heroes of Faith Continues
Sundays at 9:45 AM
Some of the most famous characters in the
Bible show us what it means to wrestle and
grow in faith. Join us as we continue to explore
the in-depth character studies of these
Heroes of Faith.
Classes continue through December 16, and
will resume January 13.
Bible 101 Continues
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM | Thursdays at 10 AM
Jump in any time! In Bible 101, we are examining
the major themes of the Bible and discovering
how this ancient collection of stories
continues to transform our lives today.
This study is offered on Wednesday evenings
and Thursday mornings through December
20, and will resume on January 16.
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Not Always a
Joyous Time
of Year
by Pastor Kristin Skare
A gentleman from our congregation approached me
last November and said, “Pastor Kristin, I have no desire
to decorate my tree or gather with family during
the holidays.” This man had recently experienced
hearing his wife’s doctor deliver the news that there
was nothing more she could do for his wife’s cancer.
Everywhere people were celebrating the season and
he saw no joy. He had no desire to celebrate because
the news he received would change his life. I
told him he was not alone and that we had a special
worship service for people who needed a different
place to be during the holidays. A place where people
could gather who understood that not everyone
feels like celebrating.
The Christmas season can be difficult for people who
are experiencing the end of a relationship, a death of
a loved one, unemployment, living away from family,
financial hardship, depression, loneliness, a miscarriage,
a family crisis, or illness. Grief is the conflicting
feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar
pattern of behavior. The good news is that the promise
of Christmas is not held in the celebrations, but in
the transformational news that God became
flesh. This word, this flesh, is Jesus who lives and
moves among us and knows our suffering. The
Christmas message is “God with us.”
Promises of Hope is a worship service designed to
be a comforting place to worship and pray when you
don’t feel like celebrating the holiday season. It’s a
time to hear that God is with you, to light a candle,
and to gather in community where you will see that
you are not alone. We invite anyone who is having a
difficult time this holiday season to attend “Promises
of Hope.” For more information, please contact Pastor
Kristin Skare at kskare@wordofpeace.org or (763)
496-2404.
Promises of Hope
Christmas Worship
for those experiencing loss and heartache
Tuesday, December 18 | 6:30 PM
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Save the Date!
One Day Retreat:
Daring Women of Faith
Saturday, February 2, 9 AM-3 PM
at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove
Do you want to show up—really show up in who God created
you to be? At this one-day retreat, we will focus on clarifying our
values as living in our baptisms, understanding vulnerability as
courage, naming what arenas God is calling us into, explore
practicing self-compassion and empathy and leave with practical
daily practices.
This retreat is led by Pastor Sarah Ciavarri, who is an ELCA pastor
and certified Brene Brown Daring Way Facilitator-Consultant.
She is recognized as a leading expert on integrating Brene
Brown’s research with faith in Christ and leadership in the church.
Sponsored by Word of Peace and Lord of Life Lutheran Churches,
the retreat will be held at Lord of Life in Maple Grove (7401
County Rd. 101). For more information, contact Pastor Kristin Skare
at (763)496-2404 or kskare@wordofpeace.org.
Festival of Carols
by Michael Sahlen, Minister of Worship & Music
The Ninth Annual Festival of Carols will be on December 16, 2018. I
started this Christmas celebration in 2009 with three purposes in
mind:
1. Because our Christmas Eve candlelight service is so intimate, I
wanted to offer our people a Christmas worship that was big,
bold, and beautiful. It would be the Music Ministries’ Christmas
gift to our community.
2. I wanted to attract people who were not members of our church
to worship with us. This is the perfect service to invite your
friends and neighbors to attend.
3. I wanted to give our music ministry volunteers: ringers and singers,
especially the children, a chance to do some high caliber
music accompanied by larger forces then we usually have.
This year’s musical lineup includes the Cavatina String Quartet, Jim
Buxton on harp, Dawn Saxton on flute, Sara Klingenhoffer on oboe,
John Litch on timpani; in addition to our own Dr. Sharon Follingstad
on organ, Amy Haigh on Piano, Steve Roehm on percussion, with
Sol(e)d Out, Angel Wings, The Festival Chorus and Grace Choir. Our
special guest this year will be singer-songwriter and Monday Night
worship leader, Rachel Kurtz. Please mark your calendars and be
sure to invite someone to come worship with you. There will be Holy
Communion at all services.
Brene Brown, celebrated author of “The Gifts of Imperfection”
and her newest book, “Dare to Lead”
Are You Ready to be
Part of a Ministry Team?
There are many wonderfully gifted people iin
our church and they all bring their personal
experience, insight and energy to the variety of
activities and ministries at Word of Peace.
Without the variety of our ministry teams, we
could not even begin to offer all of the ministries
to our community.
Ministry teams at Word of Peace help us create
powerful and enriching experiences of
God; from church school to leadership and
everything in between. The Property Team
helps with projects around the church like
staining the wooden crosses on the grounds,
trimming trees in our parking lot, and making
minor equipment repairs. These projects help
us to be hospitable to people who come to our
church. This is just one of many examples of
the great work done by our ministry teams.
Please prayerfully consider how you can help
others encounter Christ through your leadership
and involvement in a ministry team. For
more information, visit wordofpeace.org/faithin-action/serve-at-church
or contact Lydia
Svenulski, Director of Adult Ministry at lsvenulski@wordofpeace.org
or (763) 496-2421.
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Gala 2018: An Evening in Venice
In October, the Word of Peace congregation gathered
together for our second annual Word of Peace
Gala. This special evening made a strong impact to
strengthen our mission of welcoming all people,
sharing Christ through our words and actions, caring
for others, and working for justice and peace. Our Gala
committee created an evening of fun, fellowship,
dinner, games and entertainment.
The 2018 gala raised over $26,000. Over $10,000
was raised for a new church management software
program called MyWordofPeace. We would like to
thank our amazing Gala committee, our generous
sponsors, our host for the evening, Jamie Guse, our
church staff, and everyone who donated money and items for the silent auction. And, most importantly, we
thank all of you who attended the gala and supported the event. Through your overwhelming generosity, we
are able to continue to develop the mission and ministries of Word of Peace. Thank you!
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THE
BIG GIVE
Opportunities to Give This Christmas
God tells us to give joyfully and out of a sense of thanksgiving, not from feelings of guilt or pressure. You are
never obligated or expected to give to everything that is offered. If you want to joyfully give your time, talent
and money to your church this Christmas, there are many ways to do so. Here are just a few:
NEW THIS YEAR! Christmas Care Kits for Westhaven Children’s Home in Jamaica
See article on page 10 for more information. Pick up a Christmas Care shopping bag in the Gathering
Area and fill it with items on the provided shopping list. Return the filled bag to church by December 10.
Volunteer—If you would like to volunteer this Christmas or any time, visit
wordofpeace.org/volunteer or stop at the volunteer desk in the Gathering Area. For more information,
contact Lydia Svenulski at (763) 496-2421 or svenulski@wordofpeace.org.
Local Christmas Relief—Financial donations will be collected December 2-10 and distributed to families
in need in our community. Giving envelopes and a credit/debit card reader is available at the Information
Desk, or you can give online at wordofpeace.org/give.
Adopt-A-Family—Help support families in need from our congregation by purchasing gifts for them
this Christmas. Choose a wish list item from the Adopt-A-Family wall in the Gathering Area and return
your donations to the church office by Sunday, December 2. Please be sure to include a gift receipt
along with the request slip. For more information, contact Jill Smith at (763) 496-2402 or
jsmith@wordofpeace.org.
God’s Global Barnyard—Donations are collected now through December 17 to support the ELCA
World Hunger Appeal. ELCA World Hunger animal projects offer hungry families food, funds, fertilizer
and a brighter future. Pick up a donation card near the Children, Youth & Family doors.
CROSS—CROSS is requesting gifts for children, teens, and adults, as well as wrapping paper and supplies.
Donations of baking supplies (flour, sugars, etc.), jarred gravy or gravy mix, boxed potatoes and
stuffing, and canned cranberries are also needed. Donations of non-perishable food items may be
dropped off at the CROSS Corner in the North Gathering Area. Fresh produce and frozen turkey or
ham should be delivered directly to CROSS.
Fair Trade Fair—Fair Trade gift items will be sold before and after worship on December 2 & 3 and 9 &
10. Purchase beautiful, handmade Christmas or special occasion gifts from artisans around the world,
while making a real difference and participating in a mission to eradicate poverty. New: Order online
by Dec. 17 and get items shipped to you by Christmas! Use this link: serrv.org?a=wordofpeace
Thank you for spreading the joy of our Savior’s birth by
GIVING BIG this holiday season!
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Faith in Action
Christmas Care Program
Westhaven Children’s Home is an orphanage
just outside Montego Bay,
Jamaica that houses 80+ children and
young adults with varying degrees of
disabilities. It is one of the sites supported
by Mission Jamaica, and those
who have gone on these mission trips
have a special place in their hearts for
these children. We have learned their
names, fed them, clothed them and
played with them. The love and welcome
that these children generously
extend to us is truly a moving experience,
and now it is our turn to give
back.
This year, Word of Peace will be
launching a new ministry we are calling
Christmas Care. The items collected
through this program will support
the mission of Westhaven Children’s
Home and the care provided for the
girls and boys who live there. Simple
donations such as batteries, wash
cloths and toothbrushes help to augment
the orphanage’s very limited
budget and meet immediate needs.
The Christmas Care program replaces
Word of Peace’s involvement with Operation
Christmas Child so that we can
focus solely on this ministry need.
While questions have been raised
about Operation Christmas Child’s
practices, the new Christmas Care program
continues in Word of Peace’s
tradition to support a global cause at
Christmas time. And this is a natural fit
for our church! We already have an
existing relationship with Westhaven
and we can be assured that the items
we are collecting are meeting real
needs and do not come with any
strings attached. Because members of
our church have interacted with these
children face-to-face, we know exactly
how our giving will be utilized and
on the years that Word of Peace travels
to Jamaica, we will be able to bring
these Christmas Care packages ourselves.
Please pick up a Christmas Care shopping
bag in the Gathering Area and fill
it with items on the provided shopping
list. Return the filled bag to church by
December 10. Questions? Contact Pastor
Tyler at tstrom@wordofpeace.org.
CROSS CORNER
On Serve Sunday in October, we reached out to Operation
Gratitude with letters to members of our nation’s
military, both home and abroad. We colored
pages for senior citizens and people who were in
need of a smile. We decorated bags for Open Arms,
an organization that cooks and delivers free, nutritious
meals to people living with life-threatening
illnesses in the Twin Cities. 26 volunteers went to
CROSS Services to sort clothing, clean and restock
the food shelves, and put Kidpacks together for
Dayton Elementary School
Many people worked hard in God’s name to help
others on this day of service. It was fulfilling and fun
for everyone! We are already planning for our next
Serve Sunday, January 20, 2019. We hope you will
join us!
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George visits Helen every
day. After spending most of
their lives together and
raising their family, he can’t
imagine a day without her.
When George comes to
CROSS for his groceries, sometimes there are fresh flowers
donated by a local retailer. Buying flowers is beyond
George’s means, so the flowers at CROSS allow him to
occasionally bring a bouquet to his wife. During his visits
with Helen, George noticed that the woman in the room
across the hall never has visitors. So now, when he goes
to CROSS, George picks up two bouquets. One for his
beloved Helen, and another for the woman across the
hall.
CROSS relies on the generous donations and volunteer
efforts of individuals and organizations in the community
to provide essential services to those in need. With the
holiday season upon us, there is an increased need for
donations. Please check the weekly worship bulletin for
needed items, and bring your donations to the CROSS
Corner in the Gathering Area. If you would like to volunteer,
please visit crossservices.org.

Marcia
Gums
Marcia Gums and her husband Jim have been members
of Word of Peace since March 2018. Marcia
shared with us why they chose to join our faith community:
“Jim and I built a town home in Rogers about a block
and a half from our son and his wife, and we needed to
find a church closer to our new home. While exploring
churches in the area, we felt at home at Word of Peace
and joined last March.”
Marcia and Jim are high school sweethearts and have
two grown children. They are originally from
Jameston, North Dakota, and they decided to move
here to be close to their children and grandchildren.
Marcia worked in both public and private education,
and she helped develop several programs for individuals
of all ages in several communities across the
state of North Dakota.
Being involved in a variety of ministries and activities
at Word of Peace has helped Marcia feel like this is
her community and home. She enjoys being able to
sing in the adult and women’s choirs as well as serve
communion, read scripture, and welcome people to
worship. When asked why she got involved and why
being involved is important, Marcia shared, “It is a privilege
and blessing to help the mission of Christ through
the work and involvement in the church. I have been involved
in the activity of the church since I was in grade
school. It gives me a sense of peace and belonging to
the body of Christ. The work of the church needs many
hands. All activities are important and each individual
has varying needs so should provide variety of services
and programs. I love the variety and opportunities.”
She also shared that “joining with fellow believers in
worshiping God and learning his Word as well as having
a sense of calling to serve” are what she enjoys
most about being involved with ministry at Word of
Peace.
Marcia, thank you for being a blessing to our community
and for sharing about your sense of call to serve
the body of Christ!
PUT YOUR FAITH
INTO ACTION!
Visit
wordofpeace.org/faith-in-action
for opportunities to serve
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 Svenulski lsvenulski@wordofpeace.org
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From the Financial Office
In the spirit of the season, now is the perfect time to make a year-end gift to Word of
Peace and/or catch up on your 2018 pledge. One sixth of our church’s income is given
in the month of December through generous offerings like yours. Help us end 2018 with
all ministry expenses paid and move forward into 2019 with our vision for ministry. End
of the year contributions should be received in the church office by 12 PM on December
31 or postmarked December 31. (Donations received January 1, 2019 or later will be
a part of your 2019 contribution record. )
A BIG THANK YOU to those who have pledged toward our 2019 Operations and Ministry
fund! For those who have not pledged yet, there is still time. Pledge cards are available
in the Gathering Area or you can pledge online at wordofpeace.org/give.
If you have appreciated stocks that you have held for at least one year and one day,
you can deduct the full fair market value. By giving appreciated stock to the church, you avoid paying capital
gains tax as well as ordinary income tax, and Word of Peace can sell the stock tax-free. If you wish to give stock
gifts to Word of Peace by electronic transfer, please give our Edward Jones Account #9211482816 to your Financial
Advisor. Please let me know if you need assistance.
Thank you to those who designate Word of Peace with their Thrivent Choice Dollars. Thrivent members with
products are given Choice Dollars and can direct those dollars to the congregations of their choice. These gifts
have been used for things like Kids of Peace scholarships, adult education speakers, worship enhancements,
etc. If you would like to designate your Choice Dollars to Word of Peace, visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice and
log in or create an account, or call (800) 847-4836. Choose Word of Peace Lutheran Church as the recipient of
your choice, and Thrivent will then send the donation directly to the church.
Please consider setting up a recurring gift through Pushpay, our online and mobile giving option. Pushpay is a
fast and budget-friendly way to manage your contributions. Visit wordofpeace.org/give for details. Word of
Peace also has credit/debit card readers on-site to offer a more convenient payment option for you to make
donations, purchases, and payments. Of course, cash and checks are accepted as well and blank envelopes are
available at all the Sanctuary doors and at the Information Desk.
As always, we thank you for your continued support and commitment to Word of Peace!
Linda Thomas
Director of Administration
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Building Plans
to be Announced
at a Special
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, December 16
12:15 PM
The Building Task Force has met
with our architect, Randy Moe,
from Bentz-Thompson-Rietow to
develop initial plans to expand our
facility to accommodate growth in
our worship, fellowship, and education
ministries.
The church leadership has approved
moving forward with these
plans to explore their feasibility.
Building plans will be presented
to the congregation at a special
meeting on Sunday, December
16 at 12:15 PM. Voting members
should plan to attend.

Children, Youth & Family
Christmas is coming! Have you heard?
Of course you have. We spend so
much time preparing for this season,
for this one day, this one big event
where all of our family and friends
come together to say “Baby Jesus is
here! Hooray!”
Kari Osmek
Director of Children, Youth
& Family Ministry
But if you’ve ever had a baby, you
know that the birth story is so much
bigger than that one actual moment.
The journey leading up to the birth, the
journey of waiting, is a huge part of the
story. And maybe, some of the miracles
of the Christmas story are in those
waiting moments, too.
While our society tells us it’s time for Christmas concerts and
shopping and lights and parties, our faith tells us it’s time to slow
down and be still. Reconciling those two voices is difficult, and
will take intention. One way to help children wait is to use an Advent
calendar, slowly counting the days before Christ’s birth. Or
consider an Advent wreath, lighting a candle and sharing devotions
together each week.
Certainly, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. But during this time of
waiting, there are other miracles to be found. Join us at Advent
Family Night, December 4, 6 PM as we intentionally take time to
wait. More information at wordofpeace.org/events.
Preschool Registration
Opens January 14
Registration for the 2019/20 school year
opens on January 14, 2019 for all currently
enrolled preschool families and Word of
Peace Lutheran Church congregation
members. Registration opens to the public
on January 22.
Kids of Peace Preschool serves preschoolers
ages 33 months through 5
years. For more information, visit
wordofpeace.org/kidsofpeace or contact
Julie Picconatto, Director of Preschool, at
jpicconatto@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-
2419.
Affirmation of Baptism
“You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you
in holy baptism:
To live among God’s faithful people,
To hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,
To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
To serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
And to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?”
Can you still make these promises? Parents initially make them on behalf of their children as the child is baptized;
the young person claims these promises as their own during their Affirmation of Baptism service.
After three years learning, serving and growing in confirmation, 122 young people who will affirm their faith on
January 12 and 13 at Word of Peace. It is a beautiful and powerful testament to who they are now and to whom
they strive to become as adults. Look again at that first promise: to live among God’s faithful people. That’s YOU,
Church. You have played an important part in the faith story of all of these young men and women. Please pray
for them and continue to support them as they make this public profession of their faith.
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Children, Youth & Family
Camp Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
January 20, 21 & 23
Join us the week of Sunday, January 20 to hear what we have in store for this summer!
Registration information will be available for Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible
Camp, Luther Crest Bible Camp, Summer Stretch, and Vacation Bible School.
Outdoor Camping Ministry and all of our summer activities really gets me excited! It’s
truly my favorite time of year. It is a busy time in Children and Youth Ministry, but I believe
these summer programs are truly life-changing and where faith becomes deeply
rooted.
Christina Verbick
Director of Youth Ministry
I have attended Camp Wapogasset for practically my entire life! I went to Wapo for
ten years as a camper, two years as part of the camp staff, and six years as the staff
representative for the youth in my churches. You could say I believe in outdoor ministry
a lot! Camp is where I found my place, I could be myself (loud!) and I was constantly reminded of how much
Jesus loved me. I can honestly say that camp is my second home. I love going and once I’m there, I never want
to leave!
Camp changes young people’s lives through intentional relationships with amazing counselors, Spirit-led worship
and campfires, authentic Bible studies, games, and meaningful friendships. The transformation that takes
place in our youth during the week of camp is something that just can’t be duplicated in any other setting. Thank
you for supporting our youth in ways that allow them to experience God in the great outdoors at camp and other
summer activities!
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