STORY MATTERS
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Astonishing Faith
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Debbie Jorgens. Text: Genesis 12:1-9 “So Abram went, as the Lord had told him….” (12:4) Can you picture it? Here is 75-year-old Abram, deeply rooted in the city of Haran where he and his wife, Sarai, have lived for decades when suddenly, out of the blue, he hears the Lord telling him to leave Haran and go “…to a land that I will show you.” In the same breath, God makes astounding promises to Abram - promises that include descendants - “I will make of...
Sunday Forum | Sacred Settlement
Sunday, September 279:40am Join Settlement leadership in the Reception Room.
Spooky Music 2026
Wednesday, October 28 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 28. If you would like to perform an eerie musical number or participate in a skit, please email alyssa@poproseville.org.
A Letter from the Pastor
Dear Friends,
What an incredible year it has been for Prince of Peace! As we reflect on all that we have experienced and accomplished together, I am reminded of the power of stories—stories that shape us, connect us, and inspire us to live out our faith in meaningful ways. That is why our theme for this year, Story Matters, has felt so timely and transformative.
In the compilation of this Annual Report, you will find the stories of our congregation: stories of faith in action, of hope shared, of lives touched by the love of God. These are not just reports of numbers or activities; they are glimpses of how our ministry teams are living into our mission to build the church and love the world.
MISSION
We are claimed, gathered, and sent to build the Church and love the World.
VISION
Our vision is for a vibrant community that seeks a transformational relationship with God, our neighbors, and one another, while responding authentically, creatively, and justly to the most compelling needs of our community.
More Ministry Stories
Reports from our staff and ministry leaders.
BUILDING THE CHURCH
Continued Reformation
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. We live behind a concrete factory. We were a bit uncertain about that when we moved in. Would it be noisy? Would truck traffic drive us crazy? In the end, our fears were unfounded. The...
All Together in One Place
America at 250: Holding gratitude and humility Dear church, As we look toward the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many of us will celebrate with fireworks, parades and barbecues. Independence Day often brings us together with family and friends....
Support through hard times
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Deb Cordes. It’s been a tough year for me. 6 deaths. Each one felt harder to cope with. My prayers became “dear Lord, please no more” and “I can’t take anymore”. Yet, there were. Sorrow is not something I show to others. In our...
Traveling to Tanzania 2027
Sunday, August 2nd | Following Congregational Meeting We are planning to visit our next visit to our Tanzanian Companion Congregations of Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa in August 2027. Jim and Caryn Josephson will share information on what it’s like to travel to...
Forgiveness
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Deb Cordes. “Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus. This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save...
Christmas in July
Tuesday, July 28Noon-5pmPoP Meeting Room With help from our friend Clare, we will be dipping beeswax tapers to be used at PoP's Christmas Eve worships. We will begin at noon, but come when it works in your schedule!
Honoring God
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr Steve Sylvester. “I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful and appointed me to his service, even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and...
Prayers for Well-Being
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. Our prayer life includes praying for family. From the time we were very young we were probably taught to say a simple prayer like, “God bless Mommy and Daddy, God bless Grandma and Grandpa.” We pray for the...
Office Closed June 29-July 2
The front office will be closed next week and will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 8:30am. All scheduled activities will still meet unless you are notified by the organizer.
God of grace, you hear our prayer
Today's author is Prince of Peace member Carol Swanson. In every Sunday worship service, we pray together the Prayers of the People, as do most churches around the world. The pastor introduces the prayer with something like, “Let us pray for the church and the needs...
First Communion Class
Sunday, March 29 | 12-1:30pm Children accompanied by at least one parent or guardian are invited...
Lenten Soup Suppers
Wednesdays during Lent | 5:15pm Soup Suppers will resume on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and will...
Ash Wednesday
February 18 | 6:30pm On Ash Wednesday, February 18, we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter....
You’re Invited to See the Power Struggle
Lent 2026First Series: February 22-March 22 Pilate asks Jesus, “Do you not know that I have the...
Echo
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Who doesn’t love...
God Loves Us All
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read John 3:1-21. When we read John...
Bingo
Sunday, February 225-7pm Everyone is invited for Bingo in the PoP Gym on Sunday, February 22 from...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, February 1410-11:30am The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday,...
The Light
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson.Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews, met with...
Lenten Bible Study
The Passions of Christ Join Rev. John Setterlund as he leads a study on Jesus's last days as...
Sunday Forum | February 8
Palestine | "Hope in a hopeless situation" Join in the discussion led by Rev. John Setterlund who...
God’s Love Is Not Quantified
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Rev. Steve Sylvester. One of my pet...
A Theological Puzzle (or Not)
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. The end of the text that was read in...
PoP Rocks Summer Trip
by Julene Hannesh This past summer, PoP Rocks (our High School Youth Ministry) spent a week...
Ways to Support Our Community
Door AttendantPrince of Peace has offered to have a door attendant on Fridays and Sunday when CCB...
A Letter from Deborah Cordes, Congregation President
2025 Annual Report What a year!! Did anyone expect to be where we are today, last January? I did...
Bega Kwa Bega
Prince of Peace has companion relationships with Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa parishes in the Iringa...
The Lamb of God
Today's author is Prince of Peace Member, Scott Tunseth. We are working our way through the Gospel...
Music Ministry
by Milt Warkentien With our yearly theme being “You're invited into Community,” and our individual...
Winter Senior Social
Thursday, February 5; 11am Join us for our upcoming Senior Social Luncheon, a warm winter...
Sunday Forum | February 1
We will hear from Antoinette Sveom on the research, development and publication of her book,...
Devotions
by Carol Swanson Thank you, Devotion Contributors who have kept this ministry going. It was...
Sunday Forums
by Carol Swanson Between 9:30 and 9:40 on a Sunday morning, you hear the ringing bell inviting you...
What do you know about the PoP Befriender Ministry?
by Anne Haugen The Befriender Ministry includes several ongoing projects: Befrienders make home...
How Prince of Peace Feeds the Hungry
by Anne Haugen Have you noticed the grocery cart in the Narthex? That is where the food...
Turn the Tables
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “Jesus Cleanses the...
Powerful Disciples
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Paul Sponheim. For this second devotion on the Wedding...
A Letter from the Pastor
2025 Annual Report Dear Friends in Christ, As an interim, a pastor comes in to give experience,...
Friday Morning Pickleball
by Dave Trapp Friday morning Pickleball Group has enjoyed another year of fun, fellowship and...
Property Management Team
by Steve Sveom Sometimes when we look forward we see many things that could be done. ...
LOVING THE WORLD
Spooky Music 2026
Wednesday, October 28 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 28. If you would like to perform an eerie musical number or participate in a skit, please email alyssa@poproseville.org.
First Communion Class
Sunday, March 29 | 12-1:30pm Children accompanied by at least one parent or guardian are invited...
Lenten Soup Suppers
Wednesdays during Lent | 5:15pm Soup Suppers will resume on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and will...
Ash Wednesday
February 18 | 6:30pm On Ash Wednesday, February 18, we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter....
You’re Invited to See the Power Struggle
Lent 2026First Series: February 22-March 22 Pilate asks Jesus, “Do you not know that I have the...
Echo
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Who doesn’t love...
God Loves Us All
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read John 3:1-21. When we read John...
Bingo
Sunday, February 225-7pm Everyone is invited for Bingo in the PoP Gym on Sunday, February 22 from...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, February 1410-11:30am The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday,...
The Light
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson.Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews, met with...
Lenten Bible Study
The Passions of Christ Join Rev. John Setterlund as he leads a study on Jesus's last days as...
Sunday Forum | February 8
Palestine | "Hope in a hopeless situation" Join in the discussion led by Rev. John Setterlund who...
God’s Love Is Not Quantified
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Rev. Steve Sylvester. One of my pet...
A Theological Puzzle (or Not)
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. The end of the text that was read in...
PoP Rocks Summer Trip
by Julene Hannesh This past summer, PoP Rocks (our High School Youth Ministry) spent a week...
Ways to Support Our Community
Door AttendantPrince of Peace has offered to have a door attendant on Fridays and Sunday when CCB...
A Letter from Deborah Cordes, Congregation President
2025 Annual Report What a year!! Did anyone expect to be where we are today, last January? I did...
Bega Kwa Bega
Prince of Peace has companion relationships with Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa parishes in the Iringa...
The Lamb of God
Today's author is Prince of Peace Member, Scott Tunseth. We are working our way through the Gospel...
Music Ministry
by Milt Warkentien With our yearly theme being “You're invited into Community,” and our individual...
Winter Senior Social
Thursday, February 5; 11am Join us for our upcoming Senior Social Luncheon, a warm winter...
Sunday Forum | February 1
We will hear from Antoinette Sveom on the research, development and publication of her book,...
Devotions
by Carol Swanson Thank you, Devotion Contributors who have kept this ministry going. It was...
Sunday Forums
by Carol Swanson Between 9:30 and 9:40 on a Sunday morning, you hear the ringing bell inviting you...
What do you know about the PoP Befriender Ministry?
by Anne Haugen The Befriender Ministry includes several ongoing projects: Befrienders make home...
How Prince of Peace Feeds the Hungry
by Anne Haugen Have you noticed the grocery cart in the Narthex? That is where the food...
Turn the Tables
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “Jesus Cleanses the...
Powerful Disciples
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Paul Sponheim. For this second devotion on the Wedding...
A Letter from the Pastor
2025 Annual Report Dear Friends in Christ, As an interim, a pastor comes in to give experience,...
Friday Morning Pickleball
by Dave Trapp Friday morning Pickleball Group has enjoyed another year of fun, fellowship and...
Property Management Team
by Steve Sveom Sometimes when we look forward we see many things that could be done. ...
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Spooky Music 2026
Wednesday, October 28 Prince of Peace will host Spooky Music on Wednesday, October 28. If you would like to perform an eerie musical number or participate in a skit, please email alyssa@poproseville.org.
First Communion Class
Sunday, March 29 | 12-1:30pm Children accompanied by at least one parent or guardian are invited...
Lenten Soup Suppers
Wednesdays during Lent | 5:15pm Soup Suppers will resume on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and will...
Ash Wednesday
February 18 | 6:30pm On Ash Wednesday, February 18, we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter....
You’re Invited to See the Power Struggle
Lent 2026First Series: February 22-March 22 Pilate asks Jesus, “Do you not know that I have the...
Echo
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pastor Steve Sylvester. Who doesn’t love...
God Loves Us All
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson. Please read John 3:1-21. When we read John...
Bingo
Sunday, February 225-7pm Everyone is invited for Bingo in the PoP Gym on Sunday, February 22 from...
Process-Relational Theology Discussion Group
Saturday, February 1410-11:30am The Process–Relational Discussion group will meet on Saturday,...
The Light
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Gary Olson.Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews, met with...
Lenten Bible Study
The Passions of Christ Join Rev. John Setterlund as he leads a study on Jesus's last days as...
Sunday Forum | February 8
Palestine | "Hope in a hopeless situation" Join in the discussion led by Rev. John Setterlund who...
God’s Love Is Not Quantified
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Rev. Steve Sylvester. One of my pet...
A Theological Puzzle (or Not)
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Scott Tunseth. The end of the text that was read in...
PoP Rocks Summer Trip
by Julene Hannesh This past summer, PoP Rocks (our High School Youth Ministry) spent a week...
Ways to Support Our Community
Door AttendantPrince of Peace has offered to have a door attendant on Fridays and Sunday when CCB...
A Letter from Deborah Cordes, Congregation President
2025 Annual Report What a year!! Did anyone expect to be where we are today, last January? I did...
Bega Kwa Bega
Prince of Peace has companion relationships with Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa parishes in the Iringa...
The Lamb of God
Today's author is Prince of Peace Member, Scott Tunseth. We are working our way through the Gospel...
Music Ministry
by Milt Warkentien With our yearly theme being “You're invited into Community,” and our individual...
Winter Senior Social
Thursday, February 5; 11am Join us for our upcoming Senior Social Luncheon, a warm winter...
Sunday Forum | February 1
We will hear from Antoinette Sveom on the research, development and publication of her book,...
Devotions
by Carol Swanson Thank you, Devotion Contributors who have kept this ministry going. It was...
Sunday Forums
by Carol Swanson Between 9:30 and 9:40 on a Sunday morning, you hear the ringing bell inviting you...
What do you know about the PoP Befriender Ministry?
by Anne Haugen The Befriender Ministry includes several ongoing projects: Befrienders make home...
How Prince of Peace Feeds the Hungry
by Anne Haugen Have you noticed the grocery cart in the Narthex? That is where the food...
Turn the Tables
Today's author is Prince of Peace's Intentional Interim, Pr. Steve Sylvester. “Jesus Cleanses the...
Powerful Disciples
Today's author is Prince of Peace member, Paul Sponheim. For this second devotion on the Wedding...
A Letter from the Pastor
2025 Annual Report Dear Friends in Christ, As an interim, a pastor comes in to give experience,...
Friday Morning Pickleball
by Dave Trapp Friday morning Pickleball Group has enjoyed another year of fun, fellowship and...
Property Management Team
by Steve Sveom Sometimes when we look forward we see many things that could be done. ...
VALUES
THIS IS WHAT WE VALUE…
We welcome all of God’s children through open doors to be in RELATIONSHIP with one another and with God in ever deepening ways.
We respond with GENEROSITY to the world, reflecting the abundance of God’s love present in our lives and made available to all.
CARING for each other, our neighbors and all of God’s creation as we are inspired to offer genuine compassion and love.
We nurture the FAITH given to each of us, listening for how God’s story informs our own and practicing our response.
We are always LEARNING, remaining curious about God’s ever-changing world and our place within it.
Addendum to the Annual Report
Reports from our partners in ministry & detailed financial reports of the congregation.