First through fifth graders are learning the Ten Commandments during opening and closing worship. Parents a link to the Ten Commandments for you to use at home is here.
Kindergarten Prayer Party
Join Pastor Krista Sunday, February 26 or Monday, Febraury 27 for special one on one time next year with your kindergartener. As part of our Keeping the Promise Ministry you will have some fun time with Pastor Krista exploring prayer!
Come during your child's church school hour or any church school hour for your convenience in room #154 (Brekke Room) 9:20 or 10:50 on Sunday or 5:00 or 6:15 pm on Monday.
Jonah and the Whale Musical! Word of Peace is looking for elementary age boys who like to be on-stage! If your son likes to sing and is in Grades 3 - 6, sign up for the Grace Choir musical. This year, they'll perform Oh, Jonah!
Our congregation will break ground on a sanctuary in 2016. It will take all of us to meet the needs of our growing congregation and to build this facility. Look for upcoming ways that we are going to get this done!
About Our Programming
Life pulls families in many directions, however, at Word of Peace, we share in the faith that Jesus' love and forgiveness is a free gift for all people. We believe that "nothing, absolutely nothing can separate us from the love ofGod."
(paraphrase of Romans 8:38)
We strive to be a loving & welcoming community that proclaims the Gospel to all God's people. We welcome you and your family and invite you to come and become Jesus' disciple with us.
SPARK! CHURCH SCHOOL
Children participate in both small & large group settings. During small group time (in a classroom setting) teachers use the Bible, curriculum, games, activities and crafts to teach a weekly lesson. During large group, classes come together to worship and learn through song, scripture, prayer and offering.
SPARK! NRSV & STORY BIBLE
Fun and age-appropriate Bibles serve as the primary learner resource. Kids open their Bibles and engage with God's Word each and every week. This helps our kids begin building a personal, lifelong relationship with God's Word. Every child in our congregation receives their own personal copy of the Spark! Bible for their age-group.
FOUR AVAILABLE SESSIONS
For your family's convenience, we offer four sessions of church school.
Each week, your child will be greeted by the familiar faces of their volunteer Church School teachers. Co-teachers are parents just like you! There are two co-teachers in each room that alternate teaching the class. These teachers lead the weekly lesson for your child's class, get to know children personally, and affirm that they are God's beloved children.
Kristin Skare has been on staff for 13 years. She is a graduate of St. Olaf College with professional experience in teaching and marketing/event planning. Her home is filled with three great children, two odd dogs, and one goofy husband who is also on staff at Word of Peace. She is passionate about chocolate, singing, theatre, and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa Buck has been a member of Word of Peace for 8 years and has worked here for 7 years. She lives in Rogers with her husband Tim, her children Erin (14) and Eric (11), and the zoo of animals that she just can't say "no" to. She enjoys reading and baking and watching movies with her family.
RACHEL SMITHAsst. Director of Education 763-496-2423
Rachel Smith is a 2007 graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN (Go Cobbers!). She has been a member of Word of Peace for over 20 years and is entering her 3rd year on staff. Rachel currently lives in Buffalo with her husband Michael, her son Ben, and two dogs. She enjoys gardening, cooking, entertaining, loves ice cream and looks forward to hanging out with family & friends.
Parent Share— All parents and people who care for children are welcome to come every other Wednesday morning from 9:30-11:15am to share their parenting joys and challenges and to support one another. Come when you can and come as you are!
Keeping the Promise Events—Word of Peace is committed to providing parents with family-friendly faith activities that encourage positive growth in the Christian faith and life. Each year, families are invited to attend a Keeping a Promise Event created for their child's developmental stage. Brochure Here.
