Peace Church Council Peace Lutheran Church

Joyce Hanson
PO Box 164
Barrett, MN 56311
baskets@runestone.net
320-424-9726
FEBRUARY 2018
Gaylene Hanson
PO Box 198 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
gaylenehanson@aol.com
“When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the lake, they were
terrified, saying “It’s a ghost,” and they cried out in fear. Jesus
Lois Scherer
said to them, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
26873 Grand View Road #1
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
loisscherer@gmail.com In February, during our “Walking on Water” rotation, we will learn
218-685-4465 how we should trust Jesus in all things because he loves us!

Jim Johnson We will show our love on Sunday, February 11th by delivering
18643 193rd Ave Valentine cookies to the Barrett Care Center and Rolling Hills
Barrett, MN 56311 Residence.
papajim@runestone.net
320-528-2393
“Four Friends” is the subject of our March rotation telling how
four friends of a paralyzed man sought Jesus to heal the man.
Todd Schneeberger
26875 Oak Point Rd
Our community service project on March 25th will be delivering
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
tbschnee@runestone.net muffins around our communities. If you know of someone who
218-685-5210 would like a muffin and a visit from kids, please let us know!

Robert Shervey Our Sunday School kids will be handing out palm leaves on Palm
21738 180th Ave Sunday, March 25th. There will be no Sunday School on Easter
Barrett, MN 56311 Sunday, April 1st.
rshervey@runestone.net
218-685-4309
We would like to add field trips, real life talents, and visits to our
learning experiences. Please let us know if you can provide any of
Kim Lang these or have ideas. Thank you so much!
504 3rd Street
Barret, MN 56311
Urbangirl77@gmail.com
320-528-2290 Joyce Hanson, Director
Peace Sunday School
Phone: 320-424-9726
Lexi Danner
PO Box 152 Email: baskets@runestone.net
Hoffman, MN 56339
alexis.danner@hotmail.com
320-986-2222
 Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40-day period (not including
Sundays) of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter, the Christian
holiday that commemorates and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. Sometimes observances include participants receiving an ash
cross marked on their foreheads.

Up until the 7th century, Lent began on the Sunday (Quadragesima

Sunday) six weeks prior to Easter, but the four extra days were eventual-
ly added to parallel the 40 days of fasting in the wilderness by Jesus
Christ.
Ash Wednesday begins February 14th. Worship is at 5:30pm here at Peace.
Our youth group will be serving soup starting on February 21st at 5pm.
This is a fundraiser for the youth. Lenten services will be at 5:30pm.
NOTE:: February council will meet February 21st instead of the 14th
at 6:30pm.
Sunday School will be going to Barrett Care Center and Rolling Hills
Residence on March 25th and there is no Sunday School on April 1st.
Thanks. Joyce

Pastor Sarah Evenson

sarahevenson@hotmail.com
320-808-8772
16249 County Rd 8 NW
Brandon MN 56315
office@peacebarrett.org
320-528-2536
www.peacebarrett.org
FEBRUARY 2018

Peace Church Council Meeting, Wednesday, December 13th 2017

Attending: Jim Johnson, Gaylene Hanson, Joyce Hanson, Tom Gardner, Marilyn Frykman, Charles Johnson.
Absent: Pastor Evenson {due to Moe confirmation class}, Lois Scherer, Lexi Danner {work commitments} and Sandy
Kashmark, Treasurer {out of town for work}.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tom Gardner at 6:07 p.m.
Administrative reports submitted in printed form.
Secretary’s report reviewed and an addendum will be acknowledged from a written comment dated December 11 th, 2017 from
Treasurer Sandy Kashmark. It states “Regarding November Minutes: Notation to provide a paper trail so that treasurer can
accurately code transaction. Please NOTE: Joyce and Heather are remarkably diligent about providing me with receipts
and notation for proper coding. In time, all debit charges are properly coded. The challenge with Council reporting comes
in when I send out the reports PRIOR to going through the receipts (which happened again this month).” S.K.
Motion to approve November minutes with the above notation was made by Marilyn, second by Charles. MC
Motion was made to approve November’s transaction list by Joyce, with a second by Jim. MC
Motion was made to approve the balance of the November financial data by Marilyn with a second by Jim. MC
Pastor’s report was submitted in printed form and was presented by Chairman Tom for discussion. Pastor Sarah detailed her pastoral
responsibilities for the past month and provided a reflection of her ministry working with three congregations. The report will be filed
with the December council minutes.
Chairman Tom Gardner announced he has met with Pastor Sarah on Tuesday, December 12 th and also has met with the Moe Council
Chairman, Jerry Morical {East} and Jason Martin {West} on December 13 th. Discussions related to the pending 2018 Pastoral contract
due early January. In addition, Pastor Sarah’s vision for ministry, her available schedule and service times for the three churches was
touched on. A meeting including all three of the Council leadership and Pastor Sarah has been scheduled for January 2 nd, 2018.
Old Business:
Johnson Frykman Lawn Care has been contacted for snow removal on our parking lot during the 2017-2018 winter months.
Estimated per hour fee $50-$75/hr. Expenses linked on the budget under church property. Tom will follow up regarding if a
contract is necessary.
Chairman Tom gave an update on our church directory.
Joyce gave an update on the Food Shelf donations: Approximately $210.00 monetary donation and 100# of food products for the
two Grant County Food Shelves.
Contract renewal for Pastor Sarah: negotiations pending. Consensus from the council is to proceed with renewal with an under-
standing that our mission and vision complements, or is along the same path as Pastor Sarah’s, and with a goal to encourage an
increased pastoral presence with our youth. This may be realized with adjusted scheduling on Wednesdays. The council also
desires that our Mutual Ministry Team continues working on support and liaison efforts for our Pastor.
New Business:
The council discussed and drafted a tentative 2018 budget. Treasurer Sandy K. had provided a worksheet for comparisons to actu-
al years 2015 and 2016, and 2017 approved budget to reference and compare with the January – November Profit and Loss
Statement provided in our monthly financial reports. Budget will be placed on January Council agenda for final approval.
Offering history was reviewed and explanations provided relating to deficits on monthly chart. Additional building expense
with the roof repair {$13,451} makes up for the monthly deficit. Reports will be explained at our annual meeting in January.
Chairman Tom Gardner will continue to be the liaison for the 2018 Pastoral contract and negotiate potential schedule and service
time reviews with the Moe Parish leadership. {Reports pending for January 10 th council meeting}
Volunteers needed to audit Church Financial records prior to Peace Annual meeting on January 21 st, 2018
Potential candidates for the 2018 council ballot were discussed. Council will continue to seek volunteers.
Council adjourned at 8 p.m.
M.Frykman, recording 12-13-2017
 February 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3
Men’s Breakfast Faithful Folders
6:30am 10:00am

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Worship 8:30am 11:22am Release Time Men’s Breakfast Faithful Folders
Sunday School 9:30am 3:30pm Confirmation 6:30am 10:00am

11 12 13 14Ash Wednesday 15 16 17
Worship 8:30am 11:22am Release Time Men’s Breakfast Faithful Folders
Sunday School 9:30am 1pm WELCA 6:30am 10:00am
3:30pm Confirmation
5:30pm Lenten Worship

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Worship 8:30am 9am 9am Ever-Blessed Men’s Breakfast Faithful Folders
Sunday School 9:30am Ever-Blessed Quilters 6:30am 10:00am
Quilters 11:22am Release Time
3:30pm Confirmation
5:00pm Soup
5:30pm Lenten Worship
6:30pm Council

25 26 27 28
Worship 8:30am 11:22am Release Time
Sunday School 9:30am 3:30pm Confirmation
5:00pm Soup
5:30pm Lenten Worship
Coffee Servers & Ushers February

February 4th Dick and Diane Puchalski

Paul and Deb Erickson

February 11th Doug Ostenson

Ron and Kay Johnson

February 18th Jim Johnson

Gary Huemoeller
Jeff Lang

February 25th Terry and Maureen Volker

Jon and Heather Danner

Work Group #2 Leaders Altar Guild

Ron & Kay Johnson Kim Lang
Jim Johnson Sara Getz
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311

2018

Office: 320-528-2536 email: Office@PeaceBarrett.org

218 Church Street PO Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311