Peace Council

Peace Lutheran Church

Tom Gardner
P. O. Box 5
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-6278
tgardgmc@runestone.net
Leon Johnson
19330 150th Ave
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2304
fruidnits@runestone.net
Brenda Long
19594 120th St
Herman, MN 56248
320-246-3237
long@runestone.net
Jennifer McLaughlin
107 6th St. South
Hoffman, MN 56339
320-986-2139
mikejen@runestone.net
Charles Johnson
16357 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2289
cjfarmv1@runestone.net
Marilyn Frykman
21398 140th Ave
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2359
dfrykman@runestone.net
Lois Scherer
26873 Grand View Road #1
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
218-685-446
loisscherer@gmail

OCTOBER 2016
OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Peace Sunday School students have been learning all about the
Lords Prayer. We hope that by the time we finish our four
rotations that they know the prayer by heart. They should be
practicing the Lords Prayer at home as much as they can.
On October 9th, our community service project will be collecting
food shelf items. If we can come collect at your house, please let
us know. All others are encouraged to bring items to church
that day. Please do not bring expired items as they will not be
accepted from the Food Shelves and will be discarded. Thank
you!
We will be presenting Spark Bible Storybooks and Spark Bibles to
our students on October 16th. Well be sending out letters to
parents with details.
Our next rotation is Advent and Christmas which will take us
up to November 20th when we begin our Christmas Program
practice. Our Christmas program will be presented on Sunday,
December 18th at 10:30 am.
We still have no teacher in our Games room. If you can teach
just one Sunday, please let Joyce know. The game Sundays
include:
October 2nd, October 16th, January 29th, February 19th,
March 19th, and April 23rd
Joyce Hanson, Director
Peace Sunday School
320-528-2354 (home)
320-424-9726 (cell)

THRIVENT CHOICE PROGRAM

Thank you for participating in the Thrivent Choice Program and
selecting Peace Lutheran Church of Barrett as your receiving
organization. The funds are being used for outreach and new
ministries that our Congregation would not be able to afford.
We appreciate it very much. **Thrivent Members please contact
Les Alvstad. He has information on money that Thrivent has
available to their members that would benefit our church.

Church Bus Available

Need a ride to church or Sunday school.
Call the church office and let us know!!!!!!!!
320-528-2536.
WELCA will meet on October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Peace. Members
and guests desiring to give a report on a book, book chapter, short
story, article, or essay will do so. A short business meeting where
the next round of financial contributions will be made
will also be held.

church Office Hours: Mondays: 8am-noon

Thursdays: Noon-4pm
Church website: www.peacebarrett.org
Office email: Office@PeaceBarrett.org
Church Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PeaceBarrett.org

Work Group #1 (Jan. April, July, Oct)

Co-Leaders Doug & Marilyn Frykman and Bob & Irene Shervey
Les & Karen Alvstad

Solveig Dahl

Jeff & Marlene Dreier

Jody Engler

Sherri Wendt

Charles Johnson

Melissa & Duane Amore

Dennis & Sandy Kashmark

Marilyn Leraas

Roger Knapp

Judy Lien

Kristy Simar

John & Ardis Paulson

Joel & Anita Volker

Kathy Dahl

Jan Vipond

Nancy Waugh

Tanya Schleicher

Tony & Kim Ray

Roger & Ardis Soberg

Craig & Jodi Schroeder

Clyde & Brenda Long

Dean & Bonnie Sternhagen

Dwaine & Annabelle Olson

Scott & Shari Lee

Marlys & Mike Kniss

Todd & Beth Schneeberger

Marv & Nancy Simar

Kent & Colleen Marshall

Work Group #2 (Feb. May, Aug. Nov.)

Co-Leaders Ron & Kay Johnson & Jim Johnson
Eugene & Kathleen Anderson

Wayne & Betty DeClercq

Ron & Gaylene Hanson

Paul & Deb Erickson

Bob Leegaard

Mike & Jennifer McLaughlin

Carolyn Alke

Derek & Sara Getz

Barb & Bill Little

Bruce & Judy Olson

Jon & Heather Danner

Lee Seifert

Susie Sieben

Dick & Diane Puchalski

Alveda Rhude

Ron & Patricia Schack

Tim & Linda Buchite

Terry & Maureen Volker

Audrey Hjelle

Mitch & Janet Clow

Earl & Marlette Janshen

Jeff Lang

Joel & Melody Fjestad

Chris & Susan Ray

Doug Ostenson

Work Group #3 (March, June, Sept, Dec)

Leaders Lee & Pat Ronhovde
Dayle & Bea DeFrance

Jennifer Odegaard

Joyce Hanson

Reggie & Andrea Johnson

Tom & Sandy Perry

Christi Knispel

Roger & Paulette Dalum

Chuck & Eileen Olson

Karen Block

Steve & Karen Ellis

Orlo Thompson

Doug Rudell

Colleen Spittle

Steve & Lori Stonestrom

Leon Johnson & Faith Rudnitski

Todd & Kim Lang

Chad & Mindy Moritz

Tom & Joan Gardner

Jodi Moss

Wendell & Karen Steffen

Jennifer Combs

Glenn & Paula Hjelle

Norma Olson

Jason Puchalski

Karen Dunkelberger

Troy Johnson

Bernice Humann

Lois Scherer

Byron Bartz

Josh & Coty Warner

Peace Council Meeting Minutes August 10th, 2016

Present: Tom G., Lois S., Charles J., Pastor Don, Dawn R., Marilyn F.
Absent: Leon, Brenda L., Jennifer M., Gwen R., Sandy K.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tom Gardner at 6:06 p.m.
Devotions were led by Pastor Don with the focus on how the Peace congregation responds to anxiety. Discussion within the group
present regarding positive and negative stressors from our past, and how we responded and/or reacted to the events identified. A challenge for the future is how we as a leadership team will react to potential future transitional situations.
Kyries and Glorias: Highs and lows were collectively shared by the council with an emphasis on recent community losses and being
alert to our neighbor(s). A special Kyries and Glorias for the Peace family is the exceptional effort and coordination for the ongoing
vacation bible school program Joyce and her team of volunteers have put together this week. Leadership and devotion supported that
ministry.
Motion made by Marilyn with a second by Lois to accept all of the administrative reports as printed and/or reported by Pastor Don.
Motion carried. A reminder from Pastor Don for the council to consider the synod stewardship seminar scheduled for August 23rd at
the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Moorhead.
We offer up our concerns of the past (old business)
Charles Johnson will obtain a fuel contract for LP for the upcoming heating season. Finalize in September.
Offering for August Sing a Long will be divided between the two local food shelves and Someplace Safe
Tom Gardner is in discussion with school district regarding release time. More definite plans will be firmed up at the special council meeting which will be held on August 24th at 6 p.m.
We offer our concerns for the future (new business)
Fall Festival will be held on September 11th with a pot luck meal celebrated after worship. Tom will work with Admin Sandy on
utilizing the newsletter and social media to make the schedule known to community.
Sunday school classes will coincide with fall festival on September 11 th. Times to be announced.
Gwen R. due to scheduling issues will not be able to continue to serve on council. Church constitution and by-laws will determine
the replacement process. To be determined at the September meeting.
Discussion re: confirmation ministry. Based on recent completed congregational surveys and a detailed report from Jennifer M.
{who led the confirmation program last year}, the council has completed due diligence on the feasibility of paid Youth Director Position within the church leadership. A job description draft has been presented to the council. A motion was made by
Charles J. with a second by Lois S. to hire Heather Danner for the Youth Activities Director starting August 15 th, 2016 as per
the job description which is presently applicable (during our transitional period) at an hourly wage of $12.50/hour with a collective evaluation of the program in 90 days. Motion carried. The Youth Activities Director will work closely with the interim
Pastor and the council to further the confirmation and release time ministries. Formal announcement to the congregation will
be made on August 21st by Chairman Tom G.
Church Bus driver: A job description has been drafted. Final approval pending.
Motion was made by Tom G. with a second by Marilyn to purchase a copy machine for the church basement for approximately
$750.00. A service contract will also be purchased. Motion carried. Admin. Sandy will complete the negotiation with Viking
Office Supply.
Approval from the council is pending for the vision and mission statement at the councils August 24 th special meeting. Congregational meeting regarding the statement will be scheduled.
Pastor Don and Dawn will research a potential recipient for the green LBW hymn books which have been stored in the church
basement for a number of years. Recommendation pending.
We offer our prayers: Pastor Don offered prayers reflecting our thanksgiving for Gods presence in our ministry; Gods calling and
equipping us for leadership and prayerful support for our entire community during these transitional times.
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
M. Frykman, recording

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9:15am Sunday School

10:30am Worship

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10:30am Worship

11:20 am
Release Time
Confirmation
4pm-5:30pm

11:20am
Release Time
1pm WELCA
Confirmation
4pm-5:30pm
6pm Council

9am Ever-Blessed 9am Ever-Blessed

Quilters
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Faithful Folders
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10am

Faithful Folders
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Serving in October
Fellowship Hour and Usher Volunteers October 2016

October 2nd:

Mike & Marlys Kniss

Kent & Colleen Marshall

October 9th:

Scott & Shari Lee

Roger Knapp & Marilyn Leraas

October 16th: Marv & Nancy Simar

Kristy Simar
Charles Johnson

October 23th: Jeff & Marlene Dreier

Duane & Melissa Amore

October 30th: Bob & Irene Shervey

Clyde & Brenda Long

If you can not work on the Sunday that you are down for please find your own replacement or contact Irene
Shervey at 218-685-4309 or Marilyn Frykman at 320-528-2359. Sunday morning worship is at 10:30.
Thank you for serving.

Work Group #1

Altar Guild

Doug & Marilyn Frykman

Kim Lang

Bob & Irene Shervey

Sara Getz

PEACE CALL COMMITTEE REPORT:

On Sunday, October 2nd, 2016, Pastor Sarah Evenson will be
preaching at Peace. She is a Pastoral candidate that is being
considered to be recommended to Peace Church Council. This is an
excellent opportunity for the congregation to listen to her teaching
style. We hope everyone can attend!

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Peace Church will be having a special offering

Sunday October 30th for our local food shelves.

The number of hungry people in the world

exceeds the population of the U.S., Canada,
and the European Union combined.

More than 60% of the worlds hungry are

women and girls. Save a life today!!!!!!!!!

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PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311

2016

Office: 320-528-2536 email: Office@PeaceBarrett.org Church: www.peacebarrett.org

218 Church Street PO Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311