Missions & Outreach
We at Prince of Peace live out our mission and ministry together both locally and globally.
Missions & Outreach
Three of our major programs for mission and outreach are our Tanzanian Mission, our work with Habitat for Humanity, and our Befrienders’ Ministry. In addition, we participate in many other local and global missions.
Local mission partners include:
- Roseville Area Middle School (RAMS) mini food shelf stocked with ready to eat and easily prepared foods, as well as hygiene items and school supplies.
- Central Park Elementary and RAMS. This is a weekend food program coordinated through the Every Meal. To volunteer to help click here to view available dates and times.
- Equal Exchange/Fair Trade Coffee, Cocoa, and Chocolate. Please support the Lutheran World Relief Coffee project. Coffee is available at the church office, sold at our cost.
- Keystone Community Services Food Shelf in Roseville
- Lyngblomsten – Assisted Living facility in St. Paul
- Meals on Wheels: we deliver on the 3rd Monday of every month, contact Jim Josephson
- Pack 150 and Troop 50 of the Boy Scouts of America and a two Girl Scout Troup meet at our facility.
Global mission partners include:
- Tanzania – Bega Kwa Bega
- Chinese Hospitality House at the University of Minnesota
- China Service Ventures
Kenya – Julia Harrington
Julia is based out of Nairobi, Kenya. She specializes in ministering to street children and AIDS/HIV patients in the slums of Kenya. She has spent time in Northern Kenya ministering to the Samburu people. She has also worked with widows in Kenya, helping them market their handicrafts to earn income. In addition to her work with the “Heart-to-Heart” ministries to street children, she provides orientation and training to incoming missionaries to Kenya. Julia and her husband Vincent are affiliated with World Mission Prayer League.
Opportunities:
Christmas Eve Worship Assistance
Christmas Eve is one of those times when our sanctuary is filled with people who aren't here regularly or are first-time attendees. Having a bunch of 'regulars' prepared to be especially hospitable contributes greatly to the sense of welcome others will hopefully...
Bega Kwa Bega | Shoulder to Shoulder
Sacred Settlement | Prince of Peace Intentional Neighbors. Permanent Homes. Cultivated Places. Purposeful Work. Supportive Friends. “Bega Kwa Bega” is the name of St. Paul Area Synod's companion relationship with the Iringa Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Julene & Andrew’s Baby Shower
Sunday, December 1 @ 9:40-10:40amPoP Gym The congregation is invited to the open house baby shower for Julene & Andrew Hannesh. Their baby boy is due at the end of December. Gifts are not expected; your presence is a gift! If you choose to gift, they are...