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Gloria Swanson
AIM (Associate in Ministry)
952-898-9358

gswanson@princeofpeaceoniine.org

Kari Snyder
Program Coordinator
952-898-9357

ksnyder@princeofpeaceonline.org

Anita Elliott
Administrative Assistant
952-898-9353

aelliott@princeofpeaceonline.org

 

Vital Aging Ministries
A Time to Say YES!

.....to God!
O give thanks to the Lord; call on God's name; sing praises to God; tell of God's wonderful works; seek God's presence continually; remember the wonderful works God has done. Psalm 105:1-5

.....to Aging!
In our maturity we still produce fruit: we are always growing and full of life. Psalm 92:124 (paraphrased)

.....to Life!
We know there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we live. Ecclesiastes 3:12 (paraphrased)

Staff

The Vital Aging Ministries Team
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Gloria Swanson, AiM (Associate in Ministry) with the ELCA
952-898-9358; gswanson@princeofpeaceonline.org
  Gloria is a graduate of Bemidji State University, University of Minnesota, the Center for Aging, Religion and Spirituality at Luther Seminary, and the Fairview Clinical Pastoral Education Center with degrees in gerontology, geriatric pastoral care, education and music. Her areas of focus in VAM are pastoral care and counseling, providing Bible studies and worship (including those with Alzheimer’s), retreats, pastoral acts such as funerals, memorial services, weddings and baptisms, and directing the vision and programming of the entire ministry.
Kari Snyder, Program Coordinator  (20 hrs. weekly)
952-898-9357; ksnyder@princeofpeaceonline.org
  Kari has an undergraduate degree from St. Olaf and a master's degree in gerontology from Bethel University. She is also a licensed nursing home administrator. Her areas of focus in VAM are visitation, senior transportation, and intergenerational ministry.
Anita Elliott, Administrative Assistant (20 hrs. weekly)
  Anita is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in business and education. Her areas of focus in VAM are handling the administrative details of the ministry and keeping Gloria and Kari in line!
Vital Aging Ministries Advisory Team
To present an idea or make a comment, please feel free to contact any member of the advisory team.
 
Beryl Maw
952-891-3611
Carol Cram
952-846-4585
Sally DeVries
952-892-3831
sallyld10@juno.com
Tim Graf
952-894-4554
Roberta Risting
952-894-0577
bertbabe@comcast.com

Ken Walter
952-423-3362
kwalter@frontiernet.net

Carna Larson
952-890-4816
Sherry Johnson
952-456-9986
Bonny Demules
952-432-5136

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