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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
Lost and Found is Coming to Word of Peace
Sunday, February 8 at 6:00pm
Lost and Found is the naonally-known and award-winning
duo of Michael Bridges and George Baum. They have been
traveling around the world performing concerts of their orig-
inal music and making friends in the process since they were
in high school.
Described as “acousc thrash,” Lost and Found’s music style
is organic and fun and the lyrics comment on life, faith, trav-
el, friends and relaonships. Their concerts are interacve,
driven by the audience, and each show is different. They are
always spontaneous, improvisaonal, hilariously funny, and
o$en poignant. For more informaon about Lost and Found,
visit their website at www.Speedwood.com.
If you haven’t seen Lost and Found this is your chance. And if
you have, you’ll want to see them again one last me!
FEBRUARY 2015FEBRUARY 2015FEBRUARY 2015FEBRUARY 2015
ASH WEDNESDAYASH WEDNESDAYASH WEDNESDAYASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, February 18
Services at 5:30pm & 7:00pm
LENTEN WORSHIPLENTEN WORSHIPLENTEN WORSHIPLENTEN WORSHIP Begins Wednesday, February 25 Services at 5:30pm & 7:00pm
Wednesday Lenten Suppers will be served from 5-7pm.
More Inside about the Season of Lent at Word of Peace
FREE-WILL DONATION:
All profits will go to CROSS Food Shelf
Ques ons? Contact Dain Swanson at
763-496-2409 or [email protected]
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Pastor Rick Skare, Senior Pastor
Pastor Krista Strum, Pastor
Pastor Keith Long, Pastor
21705 129th Ave. N.
Rogers, MN 55374
Church Office
763-496-2400
(press 3 to leave an emergency
message for the pastor)
Office Hours
Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm
Fri 8am-12:30pm
Our Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a community
where everyone knows Christ’s
Love and shares Christ’s Love with
all people.
Our Mission Statement
Christ works through us as we:
• Welcome all people to grow in
faith, love and devoon,
• Share Christ through word
and deed,
• Care for others and the world
God made, and
• Work for jusce and peace.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
Contact Jennie Priebe at
763-496-2401 or
March newsle�er deadline:
February 13
WordofPeace.org
Sermons
& Readings
February 1 & 2
Pastor Keith Long, “Upended with Authority”
When Jesus squares up with a demonic presence on this Super Sunday, a fight
breaks out. But making quick work of evil, a champion is declared a$er just seven
words, with no hal$ime show needed!
Scripture Readings: Mark 1:21-28; Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 18:15-20
February 8 & 9
Na7onal Youth Gathering Worship
Kris7n Skare, “Going to the Mat”
God has a story. It is a love story. And all of God's people have an important role in
this story. The Gospel of Mark declares, "The beginning of the Good news of Jesus
Christ, the Son of God." As followers of Jesus, we are invited into this promise and
sent to live out the rest of the story through discipleship.
Scripture Readings: Mark 2:1-12
February 15 & 16
Pastor Krista Strum, Forever Changed
We spend a great deal of energy trying to transform Jesus into what we want Jesus to
be but when we let Jesus transform us… we are forever changed.
Scripture Readings: Mark 9:2-9; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6
February 18
ASH WEDNESDAY
Pastor Rick Skare, “Sin and Bare It”
The presence of God in our lives reveals the depth of sin and creates in us a thirst
for forgiveness and faithfulness.
Scripture Readings: Psalm 51:1-17; Ma�hew 6:1-6, 16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-
6:10; Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
February 22
Pastor Keith Long,
“How To Get What You’re Going Through:
When Your World Collapses”
When tragedy strikes you or those around you, there are a lot of things that we
could say that are not helpful. A sermon about how empathy through relaonships
grounded in Christ can comfort the afflicted.
Scripture Readings: Job 2:7-13; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; John 14:23-27
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The Season of Lent Begins February 18
Services at 5:30 and 7:00 pm
One of the most me honored tradions of the Chrisan church are the 40 days of preparaon be-
fore Easter called Lent. We begin with Ash Wednesday on February 18 with services and the Impo-
sion of Ashes at 5:30 and 7:00pm. The following five Wednesdays leading up to Holy Week, Word
of Peace will have services with the Holden Evening Prayer liturgy, dramas, hands-on worship expe-
riences and a meal (meal begins at 5:00, services are at 5:30 and 7:00pm).
This year our drama series will follow the children’s books wriKen by Max Lucado and the much loved story of Punchinello and
the Wemmicks of Wemmickville. The five plays will need many volunteers and actors to make this happen. Please prayerfully
consider being a part of this amazing tradion. We are looking for three main characters for all six weeks, plus an addional
thirteen actors each week. Rehearsals begin the end of January. Contact Dain Swanson [email protected] 763-496-2409.
Lenten Devo7onals are available at the Informaon Desk and online at LutherSem.edu/lent.
Lenten Sermon Series: How to Get Through
What You’re Going Through Begins Feb. 22
Like it or not, life is full of challenges and tough mes: we
experience illness, death, loss, conflict, brokenness, betrayal,
and disappointment. As followers of Christ, our lives are no
excepon. But we do live in a promise that God is with us,
smack dab in the midst of the these challenging mes; in the
midst of our brokenness; in the midst of what somemes
feels like death. He is present in the miracle of the resurrec-
on.
Throughout this Lenten series, we hope that you will en-
counter words of hope and encouragement and know that
you are not alone in whatever challenges you may be facing. Through biblical stories you can see how God can and does work
even during the most difficult of mes. We will provide you with some pracces that you can use to help you get through what-
ever you are going through. And if life is really good right now, we will show you how God can use you to be present for others.
Worship Topics:
Feb. 22 - Shock: When Your World Collapses
March 1 - Sorrow: When Your Heart Is Breaking
March 8 – Struggle: When Life Makes No Sense
March 15- Surrender: The Path to Peace
March 22- Sanc<fica<on: God’s Work in Transforming Us
March 29 – Service: Using Your Pain for Good
It is our prayer that you find Word of Peace a place of hope, understanding, encouragement, and healing when you are faced
with the trials of life. We encourage you take part in some or all of the offerings as we claim the promises of God’s story.
“What can separate you from the love of God?” Nothing, absolutely nothing! Romans 8:38 as paraphrased by the Children’s Ministry staff, teachers and children
Adult Study:
Join us for People of Faith during the Sunday Morning Study at
9:45am in Room 120 as we look at the lives of biblical characters,
the challenges they faced, how God was present in and worked
through the challenges, and ulmately how God used these biblical
characters’ lives for the good of God’s kingdom. We will be looking
at the lives of: Rachel, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gomer, Isaiah, Jere-
miah, and Job. Adult Study runs Feb. 22—March 29.
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HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings
Parents—Take Your Swee7e
Out this Valen7ne’s Day and
Leave the Kids with Us!
Parents Night Out is Friday, Feb-
ruary 13 from 6-10pm—Cost:
$3/hour for poKy trained chil-
dren; $5/hour for infants or chil-
dren not poKy trained. $35 family maximum.
Sign up on the Youth bullen board. For more
informaon, contact Marcus Eads at 763-496-
2410 or [email protected].
Spirit Wind, our blended worship band is look-
ing for a drummer and a bass player. If you’re
interested, contact Michael Sahlen at 763-496-
2412 or [email protected].
Fes7val Chorus begins rehearsing for Easter on
Thursday, March 5. If you enjoy singing and
want to be a part of the wonderful Easter ser-
vices by lending your voice to the choir, please
come to rehearsals every Wednesday at 7:30pm
beginning March 5. For more informaon con-
tact Michael Sahlen at 763-496-2412 or
Worship & MusicWorship & MusicWorship & MusicWorship & Music
Kids of Peace Preschool
2014-15 Registra7on is Now Open
for Returning Families and Word of
Peace Members (Opens Feb. 2 to the
General Public)
Your child will receive a quality learning
experience with an emphasis on academics, social develop-
ment, creavity, and spiritual growth by a loving staff in a
small classroom seUng. For more informaon, visit
wordofpeace.org/kidsofpeace or contact Julie PicconaKo at
763-496-2419 or jpiccona�[email protected].
Get Your Super Bowl Subs
Sunday, February 1, 8:30am-Noon
Stop by the table in the Gathering
Area between services on February
1 and purchase Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches for the whole
family to enjoy while you watch the big game. $6.00 includes
sandwich and a cookie. All proceeds support Word of Peace
youth ministry.
BECOME A MEMBER
OF WORD OF PEACE
AKend the New Member Orientaon on
Thursday, February 19, 5:30-9:00pm
Recepon of New Members is March 1 & 2
• Meet the pastors and key staff
• Learn what we believe and how we do ministry
• Enjoy a fellowship meal
• Idenfy your gi$s and how to use them at church
and beyond
Please RSVP: Contact Susen Kay in the Church Office
763-496-2420 | [email protected]
- OR -
Sign up online at wordofpeace.org/membership
Membership is not required to par<cipate in the life of Word of Peace.
Non-members are always welcome to take part in
worship, study and fellowship events of this faith community.
Family Worship &
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 22
Join us for worship on
Sunday, February 22 and
Monday, February 23 for
a special Family Worship!
The children’s choirs will be singing, children will
be helping out during worship, and there will be
a puppet show during the Kids Message!
Word of Peace youth will be serving pancakes
for breakfast on Sunday morning. Free-will offer-
ing with proceeds going towards youth ministry.
It will be a fun morning for everyone—please
join us!
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HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings
Kids Against Hunger
Food Packing Night
at Word of Peace
You and your family are invit-
ed to Word of Peace on
Thursday, March 12 from
6:30-8:30 pm to pack food
kits for Kids Against Hunger.
Last year we packed over
12,000 meals!
This is a great way to educate kids about this worldwide
problem and how they can be part of the soluon to end
hunger. All ages are welcome! Children eight years and
younger should have a parent present with them for one-
on-one help on the foot kit line.
We ask that each family provide a $25 donaon that will
fund the food for the kits and that you sign-up outside the
Children’s and Confirmaon Ministry office beginning Feb-
ruary 8.
Contact Krisn Skare at [email protected] or 763-496-2404
or Megan Moen at [email protected] or 763-496-2423
with your quesons.
In July, our 9th
-12th
graders are traveling to the ELCA
Na7onal Youth Gathering in Detroit, Michigan!
Through interacve learning, speakers, live music,
video, community service and more, our youth will
learn more about the larger body of Christ. Over the
coming months, there’ll be opportunies to learn
more and support those youth who will be going on
the trip. Here are two of those ways:
Sunday, February 8 and Monday, February 9 –
Youth-led worship service at Word of Peace at 8:30,
9:45 and 11:00am.
Sunday, February 15 – Youth Gathering Sponsorship
Lunch at 1:00pm at Word of Peace. Enjoy lunch and
learn more about our trip! Proceeds help off-set
transportaon costs.
Word of Peace is Turning 40!—2015
marks the 40th
Anniversary of Word of
Peace! A commiKee is currently being
put together to plan a celebraon of
this milestone in the fall. If you are in-
terested in being on the commiKee,
please contact Tracy Rowe. We give
thanks to God for the 40 years of minis-
try of Word of Peace!
NOW HIRING: Word of Peace is seeking
a part-me Nursery Assistant to care
for our congregaons’ youngest in No-
ah’s Ark Nursery during worship and at
other mes, when needed. Job descrip-
ons and applicaons are available at
the Info. Desk and online at wordo-
feace.org/jobs. Contact: Linda Thomas,
763-496-2407 or [email protected].
Word of Peace will be serving lunch at
Sharing and Caring Hands on Tuesday,
February 3. Please consider volunteer-
ing to prepare the food, serve the
lunch, or give a monetary donaon for
the ingredients. Look for the display in
the Gathering Area for more infor-
maon and to sign up.
Glenn and Caren Nemec will be going
on a mission trip to Jamaica February
21-28 and they are requesng dona-
ons of any of the following supplies:
Travel-size toiletries, bar soap, size 8-
adult underwear, towels, washcloths,
flat sheets, reading glasses, Ace band-
ages, collapsible canes, band-aids, 8
penny or 16 penny nails, lightweight
work gloves, Tapcon screws, paint
brushes, safety goggles, AA and AAA
baKeries, small Ziploc bags, and brown
paper bags. If you can donate any of
these items, please bring them to the
church office by no later than February
12. Thank you!
Thank you very much to those of you
who completed the worship survey in
December and January. We appreciate
every one of your responses, which will
be considered when determining the
future plans for worship at Word of
Peace.
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This Lent, Let’s Make A Difference In the Lives of Others!
Same day appointments. Convenience care clinics. Plen7ful vaccina-
7ons. An7bio7cs. Pharmacies. Clean water. These are all conveniences
that we take for granted in 2015 in Minnesota. But they are not available
for everyone around the world. Some have to walk days and miles to re-
ceive basic medical care.
Word of Peace is trying to make a difference in the lives of people who do
not have access to good medical care. We would like to raise $5,000 dur-
ing Lent to help support the remodel and extend the capacity of the Dem-
sa Clinic and Hospital in Nigeria.
This is a collaborave project of the Minneapolis Area Synod, Lutheran
Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM), the Lutheran church of Christ Nigeria
(LCCN) and Global Health Missions (GHM), who have already pledged
over $450,000. The goal of this project is to add health educaon and
prevenon programs in the surrounding community, expand the availa-
bility of clean drinking water, help with malaria treatment and prevenon
and remodel and expand the exisng clinic and hospital.
The Global Missions Team will be collecng donaons throughout Lent.
Please stop by their table in the Gathering Area later this month or use
the envelopes that will be provided. You may also donate online at
wordofpeace.org/give. Any amount is appreciated!
PROJECT:
DEMSA
HEALTH
CENTER Apply to be a Recipient of
the Endowment Fund
Do you need funding for your educa-
on or a ministry or outreach project?
If so, apply to become a recipient of
the Word of Peace Endowment Fund.
The Scholarship Fund provides grants
to individuals for tuion and/or fees
associated with preschool, seminary,
Chrisan college, and other post-
secondary educaon.
The Ministry Fund provides grants to
individuals, groups and organizaons
to which the Congregaon relates, for
witnessing to the Chrisan faith and
supporng the mission of the church.
The Outreach Fund provides grants for
outreach projects into the communi-
es that relate to Word of Peace,
providing opportunies for creave
and innovave projects that support
the role Word of Peace plays in our
community.
Applicaons are available in the finan-
cial office and online at wordofpeace.
org/endowment. All applicaons must
be submiKed to the financial office by
no later than April 1, 2015. The En-
dowment Fund Team will make deci-
sions on funding by May 1 and appli-
cants will be nofied by May 15.
For more informaon about the Word
of Peace Endowment Fund, visit
wordofpeace.org/endowment.
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It would seem that the more we give to others the poorer we
become, but the opposite is true! Service to others brings mean-
ing and fulfillment to our lives in a way that wealth, power, pos-
sessions and self-centered pursuits can never match.
As Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured
into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured
to you.” (Luke 6:38)
Each of us has unique talents and abilies. Most of us are not dynamic preachers or wealthy philanthropists, but
our contribuon is just as important. Paul wrote: “Now there are variees of gi$s, but the same Spirit; and there
are variees of services, but the same Lord; and there are variees of acvies, but it is the same God who ac-
vates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestaon of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians
12:4-7)
Everything We Have Is a GiJ from God
The gi$s we have received are not ours alone. God gave them to us for the purpose of serving him and serving oth-
er people. Each of us has something to give. We can give our money and our me to charity, do volunteer work, be
a friend to someone who is sick or lonely, be a peacemaker or teacher. It does not maKer whether we have been
given great talents, abilies and wealth, or very liKle. What maKers to God is whether we make good use of what
we have been given, whether large or small.
Please remember that Word of Peace has many ministry and worship opportunies for children, families, women
and men. Please check them out. May you find your gi$s and abilies plenful and put to great use, not only at
Word of Peace, but in your daily life as well.
In Christ,
Steve Tu$o and the Stewardship Team
Congratula7ons to the
Confirma7on Class
of 2015
Word of Peace congratulates the
111 ninth graders who affirmed
their bapsm on January 10 and
11.
Word of Peace is grateful for
these students and we hope and
pray that these young people and
their families will connue to
grow in their faith through wor-
ship, service, and fellowship.
Thanks be to God for these 9th
graders!
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For more informa<on contact Marcus Eads at 763-496-2410 or [email protected]
wordofpeace.org/middle-school wordofpeace.org/high-school
Youth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth MinistryYouth Ministry
MS/HS
Summer Camps & Programs: There are lots of fun, faith-filled
opportunies coming in Summer 2015. Pick up an informaon
flyer from outside the Youth Ministry Office.
NOTE: The deadline for camp registraon is Sunday, March 1. The
deadline for Summer Stretch registraon is Wednesday, May 13.
Summer Stretch June 17-August 12
(Completed grades 5-12)
Family Camp at Luther Crest June 19-21
(All families welcome)
Youth Camp at Luther Dell August 2-7
(Completed grades 6-8)
Senior High Roots Camp at Luther Dell August 2-7
(Completed grades 9-12)
Parents Night Out: Saturday, February 14, 6-10pm—Sign up on
the Youth Board to volunteer. Earn money for your youth account
to help pay for Word of Peace youth trips, programs or events, or
get confirmaon service hours. Volunteer spots go fast so sign up
now!
MS
4-6 Grade Winter Retreat at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexan-
dria: Friday, March 20-22—Snow tubing, cross country skiing,
worship, broom hockey snow shoeing, Bible studies and more!
Warm cabins and delicious food! Cost is $100 + a completed and
signed Word of Peace Health Form. Deadline is March 1.
MSM.AM: Sunday, February 15 and 22, 9:45-10:45am
Food, devoons and games in the Youth Room. Friends are al-
ways welcome!
HS
UPDATE [insert “ac7on news” jingle here]—Thank you to Pastor
Ashley, who will be staying on at Word of Peace during the winter
months as she awaits a pastoral call. We are excited that she will
be serving in high school ministry with us! High Schoolers, come
meet Pastor Ashley on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings
in the Youth Room!
Sunday Morning Bible Studies: February 15 and 22, 11-Noon in
the Youth Room—Join Pastor Ashley for food and conversaon.
This month we’re talking about Genesis 18.
Wednesday Night Junior Guide Huddle: Wednesday, February 4,
6:30-7:00pm in the Youth Room—Don’t worry, we’ve cleared it
with your Adult Guides! Snacks, games, prayer, announcements
and some me to share the joys and challenges of being a Confir-
maon Junior Guide!
Church School & Con�rmation MinistryChurch School & Con�rmation MinistryChurch School & Con�rmation MinistryChurch School & Con�rmation Ministry
Upcoming Youth Events : MS = Middle School | HS = High School
Important Dates to Remember This Month:
Feb. 11: No Confirmaon Classes
Feb. 11: Guide Training Sessions
Feb. 18: No Confirmaon Classes (Ash Wednesday)
Feb. 22 & 23: No Church School Classes
Feb. 22 & 23: Teacher Training Sessions
Thank you to everyone who gave to God’s Global Barnyard in
December! Your offerings raised $1900. Way to go!
The Winter Retreat for 4th
-6th
Graders is March 20-22. Sign up
NOW! See the sign up sheet outside the youth office or contact
Marcus at [email protected] or 763-496-2410.
Mark Your Calendars:
Vacaon Bible School Registraon Begins March 8
Kid’s Against Hunger Food Packing Event March 12
1st Communion Classes March 15 & April 26
Vacaon Bible School June 22-26
Camp Informa7on for Families and Church School Kids:
Sign up NOW! Contact Marcus in the Youth Office or pick up in-
formaon outside the Children’s Ministry office.
Family Camp in at Luther Crest in Alexandria June 19-21
Seeds Camp at Wapo in Amery, WI July 31-Aug 2
(kids completed 2nd
and 3rd
grade)
Youth Camp Aug.2-7
(kids completed 4th
and 5th
grade) (choose either Camp Wapo in Amery, WI or Camp Luther Dell in Remer, MN)
Youth Camp at Luther Dell in Remer, MN Aug. 2-7
(kids completed 6th
-8th
grade)
Confirma7on Times Change During Lent:
• Early group meets from 5:30-6:45
• Late group meets from 7:00-8:15
All kids will aKend Lenten worship with their
small group
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Thursday Senior Shop Rogers Bus—
Thursdays at 10am, $1.00 per rider. Assis-
tance provided with your groceries. Contact
Judy at 763-428-7657.
Jammers Potluck & Music—Sunday, 2/1
from 1-5pm (eat at 4pm) at the Rogers
Community Room (21201 Memorial Drive).
Bring a dish to share. Contact 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 4pm for reservaons,
763-428-0976. Cost: 55+ $4.00. Under 55
$5.00.
NEW! Weekly Exercise Program: Mondays
from 11am-Noon at the Rogers Community
Room. Free for SilverSneakers members:
Non-members pay only $1.00 per class. First
class is free. Exercises are geared towards
55+ but everyone is welcome. No on-the-
floor work. Chairs used as props with opon
of adjustable wrist/ankle weights. Call In-
structor Lori Schoenborn at 612-636-0207
or Liz at 763-428-0939 with quesons.
AARP Free Income Tax Assistance: For
taxpayers with low and middle income,
persons with disabilies and those 60 yrs
and older. Rogers Community Room on
Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 16, March 30 and
April 6 from 9 am - 12 pm. Call Liz at 763-
428-0939 to sign up for a 45 minute me
slot on one of the offered days. Get a list
of what you need to bring with you when
you schedule your appointment with Liz.
Great Decisions: A Global Conversa7on
Group - approx. 1 hour monthly foreign
policy discussion of important global topics
presented by videos, local expert presen-
taons and group discussions. Third
Wednesday of each month at 10am at the
Rogers Community Room. Fee: $10.00 for
the book (used for 8 topics/8 months). Call
Liz 763-428-0939.
Visit the Foshay Museum, Keys Cafe &
Wells Fargo Museum: Explore the Foshay
museum and observaon deck, enjoy lunch
at Keys Cafe, and join a guided tour thru the
Wells Fargo History Museum. Cost for mu-
seums, lunch and transportaon is $30.
Monday, March 9, 9:45 pm - 3:45 pm. Call
Liz at 763-428-0939 for a reservaon by
Feb. 27th.
The Word of Peace Kids-Care Bus takes
seniors shopping at Ridgedale every other
month. The next trip will be February 10.
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
informa<on for seniors in the Rogers area.
To subscribe to the Rogers Senior News-
le�er, call 763-241-3520. Or, read it online
at Seniors.CityofRogers.org.
CROSS Update CROSS has seen growing numbers in 2014. 751,110 lbs. of food were distributed to people in our communies (an increase
of 18% over 2013). 9,244 meals were delivered to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels (an increase of 12% over
2013), $95,000 in housing assistance was provided to stabilize & secure housing for families in crisis (an increase of 17% over
2013), 2,000 children were served per month in 11 local schools with Weekend Food for Kids (an increase of 66% over 2013),
and 1,257 children were provided with school supplies and birthday/holiday gi$s (an increase of 36% over 2013).
Expansion Focus / Goals for 2015:
• CROSS caseworker hours and emergency food at Hope Center in Corcoran’s Maple Hills Estates mobile home park
• A mobile food pantry in Maple Grove
• To increase senior housing complexes from 3 to 5 and mobile home sites from 1 to 2 for delivered groceries & produce
• A sliding scale meal fee (down to $1.50 per meal) for Meals on Wheels’ lowest income homebound seniors
• To connue increasing outreach to families in need of food and financial assistance in our service area.
Your support and hard work have made this possible and have given CROSS the ability to
create a vision to reach even more needs in our community in 2015!
Upcoming Events:
March 12: Maple Grove’s 10th Annual Empty Bowls Event
May: The 20th Anniversary of CROSS’ Derby Days Golf Event
Soon: CROSS will be planning a celebraon of their 40th year of service (to take place in
the summer of 2017)
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