Peace Council

Peace Lutheran Church

Tom Gardner
P. O. Box 5

January 2016

Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-6278
tgardgmc@runestone.net

Jan Vipond
Po Box 188
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2421
djvipers@runestone.net

Leon Johnson
19330 150th Ave

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.

Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2304
fruidnits@runestone.net

Brenda Long
19594 120th St

December
20

Lexi

27

Ryanne

January 2016
3

Jordan

320-246-3237

10

Taylah

long@runestone.net

17

Danika

24

Braden

31

John

Herman, MN 56248

Jennifer McLaughlin
107 6th St. South
Hoffman, MN 56339

February 2016

320-986-2139

Kaleb

mikejen@runestone.net

14

Teigen

21

Lexi

28

Ryanne

Charles Johnson
16357 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2289
cjfarmv1@runestone.net

Gwen Rollofson

March 2016
6

Jordan

13

Taylah

20

Danika

27

Braden

311 Hawkins Ave E

April 2016

Barrett, MN 56311

John

10

Kaleb

17

Tiegen

24

Lexi

320-528-2524
rollofson@runestone.net

Marilyn Frykman
21398 140th Ave
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2359
dfrykman@runestone.net

May 2016
1

Ryanne

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

time, and confirmation class. These volunteers

have our heartfelt gratitude but also request
Donations have been given and memorials
prayerful support as they take on these areas of
received for the installation of the automatic
openers. This project is completed! Thank you! church teaching.
As this process unfolds, the congregation will be
2016 Budget
informed if and when the Bishop approves this
The 2016 budget will be finalized at the council
plan. Our annual congregational meeting will be
meeting on January 13th, 2016. A preliminary
held January 24th after the morning worship.
draft was worked on prior to the December
Consider attending and keep informed about
meeting.
the happenings of the entire Peace Churchs
Peace Service Groups
family.
When serving for the Sunday service groups,
Council Chairman, Tom Gardner, is the direct
our 2016 goal is for simplicity and work towards contact person with the synod and with the inself-serving. Do simple snacks, and have coffee terim candidate. If you have questions or conwarmers full. Take this time to visit and enjoy cerns, contact any of the council members who
the fellowship hour with your church family. A are listed on the front page of the newsletter.
working automatic coffee maker is on order and They are your resources and will answer the
will be installed soon.
questions with the information we presently
have available to us.
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 Synods Bishops office. During this
process, our church Administrator Sandy, will
schedule pulpit supply for worship on Sundays.
We have member volunteers for the Release

Our goal is to have this interim process in place

within a month.
From Sally Tolifsons 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 audiovisual 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 OrderJan absent.
Devotional Time----Pastor Matthew Acts 3 Miracles of the early church on a very normal day.
Secretarys ReportDiscussed 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
Treasurers ReportDiscussed Pastor Matthews end of the year mileage submission. MTA Leon. 2 nd Brenda. MCU
Pastors ReportPastor 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 expression 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 UpLeon 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 CostsMarilyn 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 doorsTom 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 ResignationEffective November 29, 2015. MTA Brenda. 2nd Marilyn. MCU with sadness and well wishes.
Release Time, Confirmation, plans forwardPastor Matthew has stories prepared for the rest of the year. He has no special curriculum. Release time could be led by an outgoing lay person. If someone is interested in heading the program Pastor Matthew is willing to discuss recommendations with that person.
Web page updates, Coordination, plans forwardSandy 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 dont run as smoothly as they are supposed to.
Pastors required paperwork to SynodWill 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 briefingWill discuss questions with Pastor Erdal.
December Sundays ScheduleSandy has supply pastor arranged for 1st and 2nd weekend. 3rd weekend is the Sunday
School program. Mens 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 SchoolYellow 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 information. Consideration of Time, Talents and ResourcesDiscussion about asking other churches to assist with Release
time. Will ask Pastor Erdal for input.
AdjournMTA Brenda. 2nd Leon. MCU. Expression of thanks given to Pastor Matthew for his years of service.
Jennifer McLaughlin, Secretary

January 2016
Sun

Mon

Tue

9:15am Sunday School

9:30 Confirmation
10:30am Worship

17

9:15am Sunday School

9:15am Sunday School

9:30 Confirmation
10:30am Worship

Fri

Sat

11

12

13

14

15

16

21

22

23

28

29

30

1pm WELCA
2:25pm
Release Time

2:25pm
Release Time

6:30am
Mens Breakfast

6:30am
Mens Breakfast

10am
Faithful Folders

10am
Faithful Folders

6pm Council

18

9:30 Confirmation
9:40am Mens Choir
Rehearsal
10:30am Worship

24/31

Thu

No Sunday School
NO Confirmation
10:30am Worship

10

Wed

19

20

9am Ever-Blessed 9am Ever-Blessed 6:30am

Quilters
Quilters
Mens Breakfast

10am
Faithful Folders

2:25pm
Release Time

25

26

27

2:25pm
Release Time

6:30am
Mens Breakfast

10am
Faithful Folders

Serving in January
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 Joyces 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.
Work Group # 1 Leaders

Altar Guild

Doug & Marilyn Frykman

Pat Ronhovde

Bob & Irene Shervey

Gwen Rollofson

SUMMER CAMP

You are invited to join us for an unforgettable experience within a Christ-centered community
at Luther Crest Bible Camp. Come experience Gods love and grace on the shores of Lake
Carlos near Alexandria, Minnesota. We take pride in providing unique, fun, safe, and spiritually-fulfilling summer camp experiences where our well-trained and outstanding summer ministry 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

The Value of Camp

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Carefully selected and trained college-aged staff as Christian role models.

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.

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.

A community which fosters an opportunity for people to walk an grow in faith.

Hands-on Bible Diving, Daily Worship and a focus on Living as Disciples.
Quality Health Care Center and Health Care Manager available around the clock.

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.

Children, youth and families grow in faith and service because camp is service-oriented.
We learn better through doing.

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 maddieg@luthercrest.org
Brochures are available on the table in back of the church. Early registration is
advised for discounts.

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311

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

218 Church Street PO Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311