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Congrats Graduates!

Congratulations to all of our graduates in all of their ages and stages and many prayers for families who have graduates making big transitions in these coming weeks!  
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Vacation Bible School

The theme this year is “Hero Hotline.” VBS week is July 31-August 4, from 9am-noon; for ages 3 years to 5th grade.  Please make sure to sign up the little ones, so we can prepare for the numbers. The cost is $25 a child, or $60 a family. Please let us know if the cost […]
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A Message From Pr. Val

Dear Friends, It’s the beginning of the summer season for everyone!  Congratulations to all of our graduates in all of their ages and stages and many prayers for families who have graduates making big transitions in these coming weeks!   Right now, our focus is on getting ready for Vacation Bible School and
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National Youth Gathering

National Youth Gathering is the summer of 2024, in New Orleans. At this time, our attending this event will depend on the participation we have from our 8th grade through high school youth. A decision will be made by the end of October as to whether or not Peace will take a group to New […]
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A Message From Pastor Val

Dear Friends, This coming Sunday is Pentecost! You are invited to wear red for this festival morning!  As it is a holiday weekend, I also want to remind you that the office will be closed on Monday, Memorial Day. Thank you for your ongoing donations to the food shelf. We are re-stocking and serving our […]
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Reception for Emily Brown

This coming Saturday, from 4-6 pm, you are invited to a cake reception for Emily Brown.Emily is graduating from Luther Seminary and is preparing for her first call as a pastor of the ELCA. Emily is very grateful for the prayers, support, and encouragement from Peace Lutheran during her years of seminary training!
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Pentecost Sunday

Sunday, May 28, is Pentecost Sunday! Please wear red that morning. Also, please remember that the church office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29.
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Final Spirit Time and Sunday school

Tonight, we have our last Spirit Time of the season. Confirmation classes ended last week, and the last day of Sunday School is this Sunday.  Our Christian Education team is now turning its energy toward preparing for Vacation Bible School! Please watch for announcements and emails for VBS and for upcoming youth
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A Message From Pastor Val

Dear Friends, This is the season of many events for individuals and families in our congregation! Congratulations to all of those who are graduating from high school, college and graduate school this spring!  Prayers for all students and families as they celebrate and transition young adults preparing for next
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Gerten’s plant orders

Thank you to everyone who ordered plants from Gertens to support the youth going to Camp Wapo!  You can pick your orders up by the playground area tomorrow (5/11) evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, Tonight, is the All Confirmation dinner!! Confirmation families and students are welcome!! Dinner is served at 6pm. Thank you to everyone who ordered plants from Gertens to support the youth going to Camp Wapo!  You can pick your orders up by the playground area tomorrow evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
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All Confirmation Dinner

There will be an All Confirmation dinner on Wednesday, May 10, at 6pm. This dinner is for all students, parents, and families of confirmands. We hope you will plan on joining us that evening. One purpose of the evening is to recognize our students who will confirm their faith next fall. The other purpose of […]
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Silent Auction Donations

We have planned a silent auction for the morning of May 10 as a fundraiser for Peace Lutheran. You are invited to prepare a basket for the silent auction. Please contact the church office for details. It should be a fun event! Thank you to everyone who has provided a basket and for those of […]
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Farewell to Kerri Tomandl & V. Jessie

On Sunday, May 7, we will have a farewell reception for Kerri Tomandl, our Preschool Director. Kerri has resigned her position with us, and we will celebrate her service. On the same day, we will have a farewell for Vicar Jessie Hodgson who is leaving for a year for his internship. Jessie will return to us […]
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A Message From Pastor Val

Dear Friends, There are several announcements that I want to make sure we all have on our calendars:  onSunday, May 7, we will have a farewell reception for Kerri Tomandl, our Preschool Director. Kerri has resigned her position with us, and we will celebrate her service. On the same day, we will have a farewell
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Hosting refreshments

Hosting refreshments continues to be an issue. If you or a group you belong to would like to host Sunday coffee, please call the Church Office and sign up to do so. As you know, if no one signs up to host, and our paid host is not available that morning, we won’t be able […]
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Easter Sunday Celebration!

Our Easter Celebration will be at 8:30 am and 10 am, with cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice being served before the 8:30 am worship and between the two worship services. We will be livestreaming all of our services for those who cannot attend in person, and we hope you will be able to join us […]
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, This is Holy Week. I hope you have made plans to join us for Maundy Thursday worship with communion this Thursday at 6:30 pm; and Good Friday worship at 6:30 pm.  Our Easter Celebration will be at 8:30 am and 10 am, with cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice being served before the 8:30 […]
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Wednesday Evening Worship

Please join us this evening for Wednesday evening, Lenten worship. We continue the presentations from our series, Promised Treasures. Chantal Branker is our worship leader this evening.
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Confirmation Retreat

This coming Saturday is the all-confirmation retreat, from 9am -5pm, here at church. Lunch will be provided. If your student has dietary restrictions, please contact Jessie Hodgson. This is a required retreat, so please contact Jessie if your student cannot attend.
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From the Cradle to the Cross Concert

Don’t forget the concert on Friday evening, March 24, at 7pm. Straight from the Heart Media presents “From the Cradle to the Cross.” This is presented by our friend Kris O’Brien, and her friends. It will be meaningful concert experience, and features our own, Trychia Borgstrom.Everyone is welcome!!
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A Message from Pr. Val

Dear Friends, I hope your week is going well! There are a lot of announcements in this email. As you know from my earlier email this week, Deb Humrick, our former bookkeeper, died unexpectedly on Sunday. We continue to pray for her family during this difficult time. Her celebration of life is next Wednesday, March
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EASTER FLOWERS

ORDER YOUR EASTER FLOWER(S).    Forms are available on the table next to the office door in the entry way. The beautiful spring plant(s) will decorate the altar on Easter morning.   You may take your plant(s) home to enjoy after the 10:00 am Easter Worship service or pick up on Tuesday, April 11, 8:30 […]
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YOUTH LOCK-IN FOR GRADES 3, 4, 5

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 – SATURDAY, APRIL 1 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, COST $15 FRIENDS ARE WELCOME! Fun night for youth!  We will play games, crafts, snacks, enjoy a Bible story and watch the movie “Homeward Bound” at the end of the evening.  Yes, the youth will be sleeping.  In the morning we will have […]
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Food Shelf Supplies are low

We need:             *Cake Mix and Frosting                             *Pancake Mix and Syrup             * Hearty Soups                                            *Mac and Cheese             *Peanut Butter and Jelly                            *Instant Oatmeal             *Canned Vegetables Note: we will be
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Food Shelf Supplies are low

Food Shelf Supplies are low, we need:             *Cake Mix and Frosting                             *Pancake Mix and Syrup             * Hearty Soups                                            *Mac and Cheese             *Peanut Butter and Jelly                            *Instant Oatmeal             *Canned
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A Message from Pastor Val

Lenten Wednesday Worship! Tonight at 6:30pm!! Please Attend!! Dear Friends, It’s good to be back with you! What a beginning to the Lenten season here in Minnesota. On Ash Wednesday in Egypt, it was a balmy 80, and back here at home, churches were having to cancel their Ash Wednesday worship services. I was in […]
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YOUTH CAMP WAPO GERTENS’ PLANT FUNDRAISER

YOUTH CAMP WAPO GERTENS’ PLANT FUNDRAISER available now online only. To order: Log in at www.gertensfundraising.com Enter Store ID-444.  This will bring you to the page Peace Lutheran Church Preschool/PeaceYouthFundraiser. This is the order page. IMPORTANT – Please type in Karleen Fusenig name in the SELLER SPOT.
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LYDIA CIRCLE CRAFTS

LYDIA CIRCLE CRAFTS was canceled last week due to the weather.  It is rescheduled for this coming Monday, March 6, starting at 1:30 pm to clean out the storage closet, pizza at 5:30 pm and crafting at 6:30 pm.  Please join us when you are available.  Lydia Circle Crafts will meet weekly on Monday evenings, […]
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A Message from Pastor Val

ANNOUNCEMENTS SPIRIT TIME CANCELED TONIGHT, MARCH 1   Midweek Lenten Service Tonight, March 1, 6:30 pm, with Vicar Jessie Hodgson presenting Promised Treasures, Salt:  The Gift That Sweetens.   Offering Envelopes are in, please pick them up in the Fellowship Hall.   MEN OF PEACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST this SUNDAY,
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A Message from Pr. Val

Message from Pastor Valerie Ash Wednesday Worship (6:30 pm) and Spirit Time, February 22, CANCELED!   Dear Friends, Out of an abundance of caution and the fact that Anoka-Hennepin School District canceled all classes and activities until Friday morning, we are sad to have to delay the Impositions of Ashes and the
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Ash Wednesday is February 22; the service at 6:30pm

Ash Wednesday is February 22; the service at 6:30pm.  Ash Wednesday marks our entry into the Lenten season, and I hope you will make worship on the Wednesday evenings of Lent a priority for your spiritual discipline. We are using the series, Promised Treasures. I think you will find it a meaningful experience. For
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Youth Camp Wapo Gertens Plant Fundraiser

Please help support the Youth going to Camp Wapo this Summer. The fundraiser is online only. Instructions to order: Log in at www.gertensfundraising.com. Enter the Store ID-444. This will bring them to the page that says Peace Lutheran Church Preschool/ PeaceYouth Fundraiser. This is the order page. VERY
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A Message From Pastor Val

Dear Friends, Many of you know that I’m leaving for Egypt this week.   My weekly email will be paused until Wednesday, March 8.  Julie Barthels, our Office Manager, will send an ‘announcement’ email so that you don’t miss any events or activities in the days ahead. Ash Wednesday is February 22; the service at
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