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Peace Lutheran Church Peace Council

Tom Gardner

P. O. Box 5

Barrett, MN 56311

320-528-6278

[email protected]

Leon Johnson19330 150th Ave

Barrett, MN 56311

320-528-2304

[email protected]

Brenda Long

19594 120th St

Herman, MN 56248

320-246-3237

[email protected]

Jennifer McLaughlin

107 6th St. South

Hoffman, MN 56339

320-986-2139

[email protected]

Charles Johnson

16357 County Road 2

Barrett, MN 56311320-528-2289

[email protected]

Gwen Rollofson

311 Hawkins Ave E

Barrett, MN 56311

320-528-2524

[email protected]

Marilyn Frykman21398 140th Ave

Barrett, MN 56311

320-528-2359

[email protected]

Lois Scherer

26873 Grand View Road #1

Elbow Lake, MN 56531

218-685-446

[email protected]

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

We want to thank all the people who welcomed our Sunday

School kids into their homes when we were out delivering muf-

fins in March. It was a fun day

Thank you to Jan Vipond and Kathy Dahl who helped teach in

March. Your service is greatly appreciated.

We also want to thank Lexi Danner and Ryanne Long who have

helped with our Openings.

In April we will be learning about Ascension Peter Heals Paul’s

Letters, and Paul and the Philippians. In May our lessons will in-

clude Early Believers, The Angel Frees Paul, and the Holy Spirit.

We are looking for one more community service project to per-

form in April or May. Please give us a call if you have suggestions.

Joyce Hanson, Director

RELEASE TIME NEWS

Release Time has been an enjoyable learning experience for all of

us. We continue to have 15-17 students attend who are a pleasure

to teach.

We use the same Spark program as our Sunday School which fol-

lows the church services on occasions.

Heather Danner and Joyce Hanson, Teachers

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Peace Lutheran Church Council Meeting February 10, 2016 7:15pm

Absent: Lois, Gwen and Sandy K. We gather in God’s name— Devotions. Lenten Services. Pastor Don has recommended/proposed a Liturgy Agenda for the meeting.Regular business is kept to a minimum with a majority of our time in devotion. There is not a need to approve insignificant items. Lessformal.

Kyries and Glories — We share our joys and concerns, highs/lows. The messages in sermons have been well received and are focused

on helping us move forward. Call committee members were much honored to be asked to serve. Sound system has been having diffi-culties. It is less than 2 years old.

We celebrate our past, our history as God’s people Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report— Discussed one check that had not cleared and stop payment. Taken care of by family. Leon made motion toapprove secretary’s report with modification and treasurer’s report. Charles 2nd. MCU.

Pastor’s report— Visits enjoyable. Assisted Living persons would like rides to church.

We look to the futureInterim Discovery/call committee — Call committee has not met. Members are: Sandy Perry, Chelsey Anderson, Joyce Hanson,

Jeff Lang, Roger Knapp, Doug Ostenson, and Ryleigh Johnson. Marilyn will put this in the spotlight with a thank you.Discussed if we need to ask or suggest the possibility of sharing a pastor if other small congregations are also in need. At this

time we feel that we can focus on Peace alone. If we want a seminary grad, we need to move on this right away. Discussedthe process of dividing congregation into 10 groups to find out what they are looking for in a Pastor and obtain the data. Tom and Pastor Don to call the synod. Executive Committee will meet with the call committee members ASAP. Will alsoexplore names suggested by the congregation if anyone knows of a pastoral candidate who may want to be considered.

We offer up our concerns of the past (old business)Designate loose offering fund during lent — Elbow and Hoffman Food Shelves and Someplace Safe.Confirmation update — Curriculum going well. Faith base is strong. Marilyn will add to spotlight page. Annual Meeting review — Discussed making more detailed information available in narrative form and asking for more names for

council membership from the floor. Discussed the need to add to the October Agenda for groups to provide writtensummary of their activities.

Spring cleanup — Pews need repair. Charlie will call a person who repaired pews in another congregation for bids or more infor-mation.

We offer up our concerns for the future (new business)Election of Officers — Tom will stay on as Chairman. Leon agreed to be Assistant Chairman. Jennifer asked for someone else to

step in as secretary due to obligations for teaching confirmation. Marilyn will act as secretary effective at March meeting.Pastor Residence — Rolling Hill Residence was full for the first time in a long time. Pearls Place is available.Release time-budgeting, missing items — Discussed and clarified budget line item for Sunday School youth.Bus driving — Need a Class B or medical card. Will spread the word of the need again. Rotating sign up so persons from Assisted

Living may join worship. Audio mic’s— Mixer is shot. Will review if under warranty. Sandy Kashmark will locate verification of purchase. Thrivent funds available (per Les Alvstad). Brenda works next door to Thrivent and will go in to inquire about more information.Lenten Services — Well attended. 5:30 Soup. Marilyn is providing soup next week. Need to remind congregation of sign-up sheet.Pastor Don’s vacation dates— Tom will send email with dates to all council members. Thank you — Sandy will send a thank you to Tim and Tony Ray and post on the church Facebook for their assistance with the

sound system.

24th

of June — Discussed with Pastor Don the service at the Pavilion.

We offer our prayers —Our thanksgiving for God’s presence in our ministry. God’s calling and equipping us for ministry and sendingus out to live the ministry to which we have been called. It is also a time to remember our fellow members.

We go out in God’s name. We share the peace with one another

We adjourn to serve.

Jennifer McLaughlin, Secretary


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Apr i l 2016

April Peace Council Spotlight Page

Bus Drivers Requested

In order to fully utilize our church bus, we need driver

volunteers who will obtain a “medical card” from theirhealth care providers in order to legally drive the bus.

What would work best if three to five drivers can be

credentialed so on a rotational basis, the bus can be

used to pick up our home bound members so they can

participate in Sunday worship and fellowship.

Call Committee/Pastoral Search Committee

Thank you to all the members who have consented to

serve and have begun the search process for us. Thecongregation/council appreciates your efforts and

communication.

Coffee with Council and Call Group

Consider using the fellowship time prior to and after

worship to connect with your council representatives

and with members of our call/search group. This is a

perfect opportunity to ask questions, give opinions,

offer concerns and suggestions. Most often there aremultiple members available during that time to

“coffee” with. Communication is important to a

positive outcome with our ministries at Peace.

Remember these groups are your voice.

Visitation

Take advantage of Pastoral Care and visitation

with Pastor Don by calling the church offices at320-528- 2536

Pastor Don’s Landline Phone: 320-351-7343

Pastor Don’s Cell: 701-371-8374

Dawn’s Cell: 701-367-4352

Email: [email protected]

Social Media

Be mindful to watch social media and your emails for

news from your church. We want to share all of the

happenings in a timely fashion. Thank you to Sandy

and our youth leaders for managing those sites.

Scholarships Available for Summer Camp

Scholarships are available through the church to

benefit youth who wish to go to Bible Camp this sum-

mer. The person to talk to would be Sandy P. at the

church offices. She will be able to forward information

onto the council {or the appropriate financial person}

for the available funding and resources. This is an

important ministry for our youth as they expand their

faith journey.

Audio System

Thank you to all the “tech savvy” individuals and their

contacts/resources for solving our persisting problems

with the sound system. All of us appreciate a working

system!


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APRIL 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2Shirley Fithen85th BirthdayParty -BarrettCommunityCenter1-4pm

39:15am Sunday School

9:30am Confirmation10:30am Worship

4 5 62:25pm Release Time

7 810am

FaithfulFolders

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109:15am Sunday School9:30am Confirmation10:30am Worship

11 12 131pm WELCA2:25pm Release Time6pm Council

14 1510amFaithfulFolders

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179:15am Sunday School9:30am Confirmation9:40am Men’s

Choir Rehearsal10:30am Worship

18 199am

Ever-Blessed Quilters

209am Ever-Blessed

Quilters

2:25pm Release Time


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249:15am Sunday School9:30am Confirmation10:30am Worship

25 26 272:25pm Release Time


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Altar Guild

Brenda Long

Sandy Kashmark

Jennifer Combs

Work Group #1

Doug & Marilyn Frykman

Bob & Irene Shervey

Serving in AprilServers

4/3 Marv & Nancy Simar

Roger & Ardis Soberg

4/10 Dwaine & Annabelle Olson

Dennis & Sandy Kashmark

4/17 Clyde & Brenda Long

Jan Vipond

4/24 Bob & Irene Shervey

Scott & Shari Lee

Usher

4/3 Marv & Nancy Simar

Roger & Ardis Soberg

4/10 Dwaine & Annabelle Olson

Dennis & Sandy Kashmark

4/17 Clyde & Brenda Long

Jan Vipond

4/24 Bob & Irene Shervey

Scott & Shari Lee

February Financial Report 2016Needed to date $20,542

Received So Far $14,811

Saturday April 2nd 1-4pm

Shirley Fithen (Crosswood Home)

85th Birthday

Please join her for cake and coffeeBarrett Community Center

WELCA News April WELCA meeting: Wednesday, April 13 at 1:00. Our guest will be Barrett nativeMark Marshall. Mark will talk to us about the mission work his medical team does withthe Santo Clinic in Haiti.

All are welcome!


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PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PO Box 206

Barrett MN 56311

Office: 320-528-2536 email: [email protected] Church: www.peacebarrett.org

218 Church Street PO Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311

Live every minute with Love in your heart.

Grace in your step andGratitude in your soul.

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