Peace Council

Nancy Waugh Chairperson 805 Spruce Ave Barrett, MN 56311 320-528-2282 nhwaugh@runestone.net Tom Gardner P. O. Box 5 Barrett, MN 56311 320-528-6278 tgardgmc@runestone.net Tom Perry PO Box 159 Barrett, MN 56311 320-528-2342

Peace Lutheran Church

MARCH 2013
MARCH SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS March will be a busy month for Peace Lutheran Sunday School! Well be learning all about helping others and giving thanks in our Ten Men Healed rotation on Sundays, March 3rd and 10th. Then we will put into action what we have learned on Sunday, March 17th as we go out into the community bringing muffins to those who enjoy a visit from us. If you know of someone we could put on our list, please let us know. On Sunday, March 24th, well have a special session in our Sunday School to hear the Palm Sunday/Easter story. The students will be handing out palm leaves and leading our Palm Sunday parade at the beginning of our church service. There is talk of presenting a short Palm Sunday Skit (around 5 minutes) with music from Jesus Christ Superstar. This would involve our Confirmation students and 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. Tim Ray would be leading us and practices would be on Sundays, March 3rd, 10th, and 24th at 10:00 am. There are two solo spots (Caiaphas and Jesus) with a chorus of singers being the crowd Hosanna, Heysanna, Sanna, Sanna, Ho! As soon as we get all the pieces put together, well be calling you and making announcements. Give us a yell if you can help!! Enjoy Easter Sunday with your family and friends no Sunday School that day! Aprils rotation lesson is The Sower which will lead us into May when we plant flowers, clean the park, and celebrate spring! Joyce Hanson, Director 320-528-2354 (home) 320-304-0727 (cell) baskets@runestone.net (email)

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Terry Volker 17239 US Hwy 59 Barrett, MN 56311 320-528-2424 volkercrr@gmail.com Jan Vipond Po Box 188 Barrett, MN 56311 320-528-2421 djvipers@runestone.net Diane Puchalski 22785 Co Rd 21 Barrett, MN 56311 320-528-6208 puc@runestone.net Craig Schroeder 23877 Co Rd 21 Elbow Lake, MN 56531 218-685-6277 craig.schroeder@starbank.net Jennifer McLaughlin 11254 Co Rd 2 Barrett, MN 56311 320-986-2139 mikenjen@runestone.net Youth Representative Andy Thompson

Thank you to everyone who helped paint the church fellowship hall and front entry. It looks great.
Peace WELCAs Winter 2013 Book Recommendations
Annabelle Olson: Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury Bea DeFrance: Sandy Perry:

Defiant Courage by Astrid Karlsen Scott & Tore Haug Torrent Falls by Jan Watson

Solveig Dahl: The Faith Club by Raina Idleby, Suzanne Oliver & P. Warner Pat Ronhovde: The New Woman by Jon Hassler Jan Vipond: Kathy Dahl:

Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo The Cloister Walk & Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris

All of these books can be found in the Library at Peace Lutheran. WELCA Meets March 6th at 1:00pm. Everyone Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our kitchen dish towel drawer is getting kind of low. Please check at home and see if you have any of the church towels or any that would you like to donate to the church. Thanks.
First communion will be given on Maundy Thursday. This is open to all 5th graders. Class will be on Maundy Thursday at 5:30pm with communion at our service at 6:30pm. Please let Pastor Matthew know if you are interested.

March 2013 Easter Lilies We will be taking orders for Easter Lilies. Please make your check payable to Simpli-Flowers. Either give your order to Gaylene or the church office. The sooner the better for orders to be placed. The growers ran out of Poinsettias very early last Christmas and that could be happening for Easter also. They need to be ordered by March 12th. Delivery will be on Saturday, March 30th.

____6" (one plant) $8.50 In Memory of_________________________________________

____8" (2 plants) $17.50 In Memory of ________________________________________

____10" (3 plants) $25.00 In Memory of_________________________________________

MARCH 2013

Mens Annual Meatball Supper Sunday, March 17th

4:00-7:00pm

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NOTICE Peace Cemetery Association will have its Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 9:30am at Peace Lutheran Church in Barrett. We are accepting bids for mowing and trimming of Peace and Fridheim cemeteries. Bids are to be sent to Peace Cemetery Association P.O. Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311 by March 22, 2013.

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ALTAR GUILD PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday, March 24th 9:30am-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm. Free will offering.

March 2013

Peace WELCA is making kits for Lutheran World Relief. Donations of individual items or entire kits an be brought to the church in the front entry. Copies of each Relief Kit can be found on the card table in the front entry. If you have questions, these women can help BABY CARE Pat Ronhovde Deanne Frarck SCHOOL Ardis Ronhovde Norma Olson PERSONAL Joan Roe Annabelle Olson Fabric Bea DeFrance

March 2013

March 2013 Peace Lutheran Church Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2013

Meeting called to order by Derek Getz, President. Members Present: Tom Perry, Patricia Schack, Diane Puchalski, Derek Getz, Terry Volker, Nancy Waugh, Pr. Matthew Rose, Koel Seifert, Jennifer McLaughlin, Craig Schroeder and Sandy Kashmark. Secretarys Report: Motion to approve the minutes by Diane, 2nd Terry, MCU. The council discussed the use of the bus; it is only to be used within church organizations. Treasurers Report: Motion to approve Nancy, 2nd Patricia, MCU. Motion was made to have the library fund taken out of the general budget, they have their own account Tom, 2nd Nancy, MCU. Pastors Report- Pastor has been sick and not able to do the normal visits. Confirmation retreat is going to be held January 20-21 at the Arrowwood. Old Business: 2nd Motion was made to contribute $300 to Luther Crest Benevolence for 2013 by Craig, Derek, MCU. The lectern microphone was fixed by a member of the congregation. Lent will begin February 13 with supper at 5:30 and worship 6:30. The next council meeting will begin at 7:15 pm. Council training will be February 24th. Motion was made by Patricia to approve the painting of the fellowship room, but a final approval of the colors will be at the next council meeting, 2nd Terry, MCU. Motion was made by Derek to let WELCA use memorial money to purchase some premade cabinets for the foyer, 2nd Terry, MCU. Four nominees for council are: Tom Gardner, Audrey Hjelle, Jan Vipond, and Brenda Long. It was mentioned that our books need to get audited before the annual meeting. Possible people to serve on the committee are Kim Lang, Dick Puchalski, Chuck Olson, Tom Gardner, and Maureen Volker. Motion to Adjourn by Diane, 2nd Patricia, MCU. Closing prayer was led by Pastor Matthew. Patricia Schack, Secretary

New Business:

March 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Sunday School 9:15am Worship 10:30am

WELCA 1pm

Lent Supper 5:30pm Worship 6:30pm

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Daylight Savings

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Sunday School 9:15am Worship 10:30am

Lent Supper 5:30pm Worship 6:30pm Council 7:15pm

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Sunday School 9:15am Mens Choir Practice 9:40am Worship 10:30am Mens Meatball Supper

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9am Ever-Blessed Quilters

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9am Ever-Blessed Quilters

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Lent Supper 5:30pm Worship 6:30pm

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Altar Guild Brunch

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Maundy Thursday

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Good Friday

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Sunday School 9:15am Worship 10:30am

Worship 6:30pm

Worship 6:30pm

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Sunday School 9:15am Worship 10:30am

Servers

Serving in March

USHERS

March 3 Colleen Spittle Steve & Karen Ellis March 10 Leon Johnson & Faith Rudnitski Reggie & Andrea Johnson March 17 Tom & Sandy Perry Jeff & Cheri Lang March 24 Altar Guild Palm Sunday Brunch March 31 Lee & Pat Ronhovde

March 3 Colleen Spittle Steve & Karen Ellis March 10 Leon Johnson & Faith Rudnitski Reggie & Andrea Johnson March 17 Tom & Sandy Perry Jeff & Cheri Lang March 24 Altar Guild Palm Sunday Brunch March 31 Lee & Pat Ronhovde

Readers
3/3 Kathy Dahl 3/10 Alveda Rhude 3/17 Marilyn Frykman 3/24 Andy Thompson 3/31 Tom Gardner

Work Group # 3 Leaders Lee & Pat Ronhovde Bob & Joan Roe

Altar Guild Sandy Kashmark Jennifer Combs, Brenda Long

YOUTH WORSHIP LEADERSHIP

3/3 Jake Combs 3/6 Keaton Long 3/10 Maryann Thompson 3/13 Keaton Long 3/17 Jake Combs 3/20 Keaton Long 3/24 Devin Schack

If you are unable to be a helper on your Sunday, please call one of your work group leaders and he or she will help you find a replacement. Thank you.

Stewardship of the Good News

Blessed be the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting, amen. As I lay here typing this I have to say the last two weeks have given me a new perspective on life: physically, mentally, and spiritually; and through it all I have gained a new sense of gratitude. On February 15th I underwent a surgery on my left ankle. The doctor screwed in a titanium plate, and several braided titanium wires along with some new ligaments in order to stabilize and hold together my ankle and the large bones of my lower leg. I was told going into it that recovery would be painful and long, I would need to keep my leg elevated, and that I would be non-weight bearing for 4-6 weeks. Being honest, I didnt truly understand what that all meant. Ive had sick days at home, in which I remember saying I didnt get off the couch all day, but now being stuck I have learned that I certainly got up plenty! I live quite an active life, between being the best dad I know how to be to Chloe, Henry, and Isaac, as well as good partner and husband to Jennifer in my home life, and being an active member and leader of our faith community here at Peace, I am accustomed to burning the candle at both ends. Although I pushed through the pain of the original injury that brought me to this, in order to heal correctly to prevent longterm issues, and quite frankly just the pain of the surgical recovery I cant just push through now, and have had to slow down, really to a complete stop. Other than the restroom Im only allowed upright to move from bed to the couch in my living room, and since having my foot down hurts as much as it does I do both as infrequently as possible. Although this is taken quite the toll on me physically, mentally it has been just as interesting. Doing things for, and taking care of others is not just what I do vocationally, in genuinely is a large part of my identity. This has been a struggle to grasp, as not only can I not really do things for others, I am really even incapable of taking care of myself. This is not all doom and gloom. In fact, having to rely on others (primarily my beautiful bride) has reminded me just how strong important my relationships are, and that they arent held together by what I do, but by who we are together. Finally, this experience has continued to shape my faith life. I have found that personally during times of both great stress as well as abundance of time my prayer life tends to make great strides, the last two weeks are no exception. I have been praying for healing and comfort for myself, ease and patience for my family, and wisdom and skill for my doctor, but I have also been praying for all of you. I have a list of all of our members, new and old, weekly attendees' and those whom struggle to attend, and I have been spending a good amount of time praying through that list. Its amazing the acknowledgement on my part that even though Im not able to care for you the way I would like, to know that God is still taking care of each and every one of you, and putting into your path people who God is working through to accomplish just that. Its a blessing to me. I want to finish off this months newsletter article with a note of gratitude. The outpouring of support from you has been amazing. I know that having your pastor laid up is inconvenient and challenging, but I havent heard that sentiment from you. Instead I have heard encouragement, well wishes, and empathy. Thank you. Peace truly is my family, and your thoughts, prayers and get well cards have meant so much, I cant express my gratitude enough. ~Pr. Matthew

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH PO Box 206 Barrett MN 56311

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Rev. Matthew Rose, Pastor revmatthew@runestone.net cell phone: 218-770-8470 Office: 320-528-2536 email: peacelca@runestone.net

Easter Worship Schedule

March 24th Palm Sunday- Worship at 10:30am March 28th Maundy Thursday Worship w/Communion - 6:30pm March 29th Good FridayWorship - 6:30pm March 31st -Easter No Sunday School Worship 10:30am