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Peace Lutheran Church
Peace Council Tom Gardner
P. O. Box 5
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-6278
Jan Vipond
Po Box 188
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2421
Leon Johnson
19330 150th Ave
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2304
Brenda Long
19594 120th St
Herman, MN 56248
320-246-3237
Jennifer McLaughlin
107 6th St. South
Hoffman, MN 56339
320-986-2139
Charles Johnson
16357 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2289
Gwen Rollofson
311 Hawkins Ave E
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2524
Marilyn Frykman
21398 140th Ave
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2359
January 2016
PEACE LUTHERAN CONFIRMATION ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
If you are unable to acolyte on the week you are listed, it is your responsibility to
find a replacement and fulfill your obligation by trading weeks.
December
20 Lexi
27 Ryanne
January 2016
3 Jordan
10 Taylah
17 Danika
24 Braden
31 John
February 2016
7 Kaleb
14 Teigen
21 Lexi
28 Ryanne
March 2016
6 Jordan
13 Taylah
20 Danika
27 Braden
April 2016
3 John
10 Kaleb
17 Tiegen
24 Lexi
May 2016
1 Ryanne
8 Jordan
15 Taylah Confirmation
Sunday
ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY, January 24th after the 10:30am church service Potluck dinner after the meeting. Peace church council will set up and clean up. Annual reports are due as soon as possible. Anyone wishing to serve on the church council let Tom Perry or Nancy Waugh know. This is a three year term.
Thank you to all our Thrivent members who are participating in the Thrivent Choice Program. It is very much appreciated.
www.peacebarrett.org
WELCA Meets Wednesday, January 6th at 1pm. Everyone Welcome!!
Sunday School Resumes on Sunday, January 10th at 9:15am.
Release Time will resume on January 6th at 2:25pm. Thank you, Joyce Hanson and Heather Danner, for volunteering to continue on with this church ministry
January 2016
January Peace Council Spotlight News
Automatic Openers on the Front Entry
Donations have been given and memorials
received for the installation of the automatic
openers. This project is completed! Thank you!
2016 Budget
The 2016 budget will be finalized at the council
meeting on January 13th, 2016. A preliminary
draft was worked on prior to the December
meeting.
Peace Service Groups
When serving for the Sunday service groups,
our 2016 goal is for simplicity and work towards
self-serving. Do simple snacks, and have coffee
warmers full. Take this time to visit and enjoy
the fellowship hour with your church family. A
working automatic coffee maker is on order and
will be installed soon.
Pastoral Transition
The council has frequently met to assure the
ministries at Peace will continue as they have
when we had a full time Pastor. We are now in
the process of negotiating for the services of an
interim pastor. That process consists of
defining what our needs are at the present; how
they can be fulfilled with church members and
the amount of professional pastoral care needed
and who is available for the interim process.
Once an offer has been made to an interim
candidate, contracts completed and signed, the
contracts must then be approved by the
Northwest Synod’s Bishop’s office. During this
process, our church Administrator Sandy, will
schedule pulpit supply for worship on Sundays.
We have member volunteers for the Release
time, and confirmation class. These volunteers
have our heartfelt gratitude but also request
prayerful support as they take on these areas of
church teaching.
As this process unfolds, the congregation will be
informed if and when the Bishop approves this
plan. Our annual congregational meeting will be
held January 24th after the morning worship.
Consider attending and keep informed about
the happenings of the entire Peace Church’s
family.
Council Chairman, Tom Gardner, is the direct
contact person with the synod and with the in-
terim candidate. If you have questions or con-
cerns, contact any of the council members who
are listed on the front page of the newsletter.
They are your resources and will answer the
questions with the information we presently
have available to us.
Our goal is to have this interim process in place
within a month.
From Sally Tolifson’s December 27th message
and the passages from Luke: Search the
teachings for Wisdom and look for
Reassurance from the scriptures. Together
the Peace family will meet the challenges ahead
and grow from the experience.
Volunteers Requested
Tom Gardener would like representatives from
each of the functioning Peace groups to get a
brief in-service to learn how to use the audio-
visual and sound system. The training will help
them utilize the equipment with their programs.
Contact Tom @ 320-528-6278. He will
coordinate the brief in service/process.
January 2016
Peace Lutheran Church Council Meeting November 11, 2015 6 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order—Jan absent.
Devotional Time----Pastor Matthew Acts 3 Miracles of the early church on a very normal day.
Secretary’s Report—Discussed November 4 special meeting minutes taken by Marilyn. There were no motions, just information
provided. Notes have been sent to council and Sandy. The call committee recommendation is for two present council members and
two who were on the call committee when Pastor Matthew was called. Betty DeClercq and Leon Johnson who were on the call
committee and have agreed to be on the committee and Tom Garner and Marilyn Frykman will represent the current council. MTA
Leon. 2nd Brenda. MCU
Treasurer’s Report—Discussed Pastor Matthew’s end of the year mileage submission. MTA Leon. 2nd Brenda. MCU
Pastor’s Report—Pastor is getting stuff together. He has had several visits with people who have chosen not to be known that they
have been getting visits. Pastor Matthew has asked those persons if they will want visits from an interim pastor or if they would like a
referral to a counselor such as Lutheran Social Services. Pastor had a great vacation with his friend. There has been some expres-
sion of interest in sharing the responsibility of leading youth group activities from 3 individuals and Pastor Matthew will be talking to
a fourth.
Old Business
Outside Clean Up—Leon talked to the person doing snow removal and they have agreed to continue this year. Discussed
thank you gift of appreciation. Leon has agreed to do a few spot fixes on the lawn bringing in dirt and some grass seed for
spots damaged by the parking lot installation. He will also do some spot cleaning of the outside of the building.
Funeral Foods Costs—Marilyn has met with both vendors and will be setting up a meeting with group leaders and develop
some new plans prior to the 2016 Annual meeting.
New Business
Building Committee report on Handicap accessible entry doors—Tom Perry presented a bid by Chad Moritz for the two
front doors for just over $5000. Will work with existing locks and doors. We have had a few individuals express that they
would wish to donate funds for this purpose. Marilyn will put notice in the Spotlight regarding the doors to notify members
if they wish to contribute. Motion by Jennifer to give those working on the project authority to move forward as funds are
received.
Pastor Matthew Resignation—Effective November 29, 2015. MTA Brenda. 2nd Marilyn. MCU with sadness and well wish-
es.
Release Time, Confirmation, plans forward—Pastor Matthew has stories prepared for the rest of the year. He has no spe-
cial curriculum. Release time could be led by an outgoing lay person. If someone is interested in heading the program Pas-
tor Matthew is willing to discuss recommendations with that person.
Web page updates, Coordination, plans forward—Sandy has the basics down. Facebook and the web page were set up for
the secretary to do updates. If someone is else tech savvy would like to volunteer, it may be beneficial for that person to
provide support to Sandy if things don’t run as smoothly as they are supposed to.
Pastor’s required paperwork to Synod—Will talk about with Pastor Erdal. Pastor Matthew received copies.
Portico health insurance; only to November 29. End of call report to Portico (Sandy K)—Completed.
First Interim pastor interview briefing—Will discuss questions with Pastor Erdal.
December Sunday’s Schedule—Sandy has supply pastor arranged for 1st and 2nd weekend. 3rd weekend is the Sunday
School program. Men’s choir will be singing.
Christmas Eve Service-- John Zdrazil is available at either 7 or 7:30 p.m. as he has another service at 4:30. Will confirm with
John before setting time.
November 15 meeting at church Exit interview at 1:30 p.m. Council with Synod est. 2:30 p.m.
Consideration of No Parking Zone out front to allow those with mobility issues easier access when parents are picking up
children from Sunday School—Yellow Painting has been done. Will revisit discussion after putting information in the
newsletter. Discussed sending out information to Sunday School Parents along with the Christmas Program Practice infor-
mation. Consideration of Time, Talents and Resources—Discussion about asking other churches to assist with Release
time. Will ask Pastor Erdal for input.
Adjourn—MTA Brenda. 2nd Leon. MCU. Expression of thanks given to Pastor Matthew for his years of service.
Jennifer McLaughlin, Secretary
January 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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3 No Sunday School NO Confirmation 10:30am Worship
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5 6 1pm WELCA 2:25pm Release Time
7 6:30am Men’s Breakfast
8 10am Faithful Folders
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10 9:15am Sunday School 9:30 Confirmation 10:30am Worship
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13 2:25pm Release Time 6pm Council
14 6:30am Men’s Breakfast
15 10am Faithful Folders
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17 9:15am Sunday School
9:30 Confirmation 9:40am Men’s Choir Rehearsal 10:30am Worship
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19 9am Ever-Blessed Quilters
20 9am Ever-Blessed Quilters
2:25pm Release Time
21 6:30am Men’s Breakfast
22 10am Faithful Folders
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24/31 9:15am Sunday School 9:30 Confirmation 10:30am Worship
25 26 27 2:25pm Release Time
28 6:30am Men’s Breakfast
29 10am Faithful Folders
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Fellowship Hour and Usher Volunteers January 2016
Five Sundays in January: Group one responsible for January, April, July and October
January 3rd, 2016 Irene and Bob Shervey
Melissa and Duane Amore
January 10th, 2016 Marilyn Leraas
Roger Knapp
Charles Johnson
January 17th, 2016 Karen and Les Alvstad
Kim and Tony Ray
January 24th, 2016 Annual Meeting Date: Pot Luck fellowship lunch
Marilyn and Doug will do Coffee and treats prior to worship
January 31st, 2016 Marlene and Jeff Dreier
Colleen and Kent Marshall
Goals for 2016: Keep the fellowship coffee hour simple. Perhaps so it can be self-serve if necessary.
Have coffee warmers full and use a very simple snack. Visit and enjoy the fellowship. The Sunday
school children often do the bulletins/greeting and take offering under Joyce’s guiding hands. They
will need assistance with communion Sundays.
Call Bob and Irene {218-685-4309} or Marilyn and Doug {320-528-2359} with questions or if you
need assistance.
Altar Guild
Pat Ronhovde
Gwen Rollofson
Work Group # 1 Leaders
Doug & Marilyn Frykman
Bob & Irene Shervey
Serving in January
SUMMER CAMP
The Value of Camp
1. Carefully selected and trained college-aged staff as Christian role models.
2. A community which fosters an opportunity for people to walk an grow in faith.
3. Hands-on Bible Diving, Daily Worship and a focus on Living as Disciples.
4. Quality Health Care Center and Health Care Manager available around the clock.
5. Access to the Luther Crest Low and High Ropes and Environmental Program's
Nature Center Arts and crafts, evening snacks and a DVD or picture CD to remember each week of camp.
Please call camp, 320-846-2431, to reserve a week of camp for your church OR to schedule your youth mission trips, canoe trips and group events for Summer 2016 or email Maddie Gray at [email protected] Brochures are available on the table in back of the church. Early registration is
advised for discounts.
You are invited to join us for an unforgettable experience within a Christ-centered community at Luther Crest Bible Camp. Come experience God’s love and grace on the shores of Lake Carlos near Alexandria, Minnesota. We take pride in providing unique, fun, safe, and spiritual-ly-fulfilling summer camp experiences where our well-trained and outstanding summer minis-try team walks and grows together with you on your faith journey! Whether you are returning to camp or seeking new adventures, all are welcome as we dive into the Bible and explore
WHY CAMP? Because camps DO faith through service and community... Camps do an excellent job of developing young adult leaders. Most Pastors and Church Leaders trace their call to leadership back to a camp experience.
Families learn family faith activities at camp. They participate! They do faith.
Children, youth and families grow in faith and service because camp is service-oriented. We learn better through doing.
Camps are incubators for participants to learn to live in Christian community, because we are living in community while we are at camp.
Participants grow in "awe and wonder" at camp as they are "in" God's creation.
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311
Office: 320-528-2536 email: [email protected]
218 Church Street PO Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311
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