Peace Council

Peace Lutheran Church

Tom Gardner
P. O. Box 5
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-6278
tgardgmc@runestone.net

AUGUST 2015

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

Leon Johnson

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Vacation Bible School starts Sunday, August 2nd at 5: oo pm with a kidfriendly meal, followed by our Concert Opening. We have a pretty cool
stage set up for all our rock star kids!

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

Our participants will go to four sessions of lessons:

Backstage Bible Study
Backstage Set Design (crafts)
Backstage Catering (snacks)
Backstage Intermission (games)
Kids will also have a chance to use our borrowed (thank you,
Colleen Marshall) karaoke machine.

We wrap up each day with our Encore Closing and are ready to
go home at 8:15 pm. It is VERY important that your children sign in and
sign out as we do not want to lose anyone!

320-986-2139
mikejen@runestone.net

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

Gwen Rollofson
311 Hawkins Ave E
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2524
rollofson@runestone.net

Marilyn Frykman
21398 140th Ave

Were still looking for a few helpers. Sandy Perry needs help in
Snack on Mon, Wed, and Thurs. We have no one to do Games on Wed
and Thurs, and no one to help in Games all four days. Please consider
giving us a hand!
On Sunday night we will be taking pictures of all the kids
(dressed up in their funkiest rock star costumes) which will be framed
and sent home with the kids at the end of VBS. All we need is a photographer (with a camera)! Give me a call if you can help.
Its not too late to sign up to help with Sunday School. This year
we are returning back to the previous method of teaching where our
lessons follow the sermon topics. Lots of learning going on at Peace
Sunday School!

Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2359

Remember we can use your help even it is just one hour a year!

dfrykman@runestone.net

Joyce Hanson, Director

320-528-2354

Over the last 5 years, eligible members have recommended that Thrivent Financial
distribute more than $225 million in charitable grant funds to more than 25,600
enrolled churches and organizations through Thrivent Choice.
Congratulations!
Peace Lutheran Church has received $16,848 in Choice Dollars grant funds since
enrolling in the program. Keep up the wonderful designating!!

WELCA potluck picnic on Wednesday, August 5, at noon at

Sandy Beach on Barrett Lake.

Save the Date

Please mark Wednesday evening, August 19th 7pm. The annual Immanuel
Church Sing Along will be held at Peace Church. Planned is a great evening
of music, worship and fellowship. Contact Marilyn Frykman if you are
available to volunteer for the fellowship hour.

PEACE 2015 FINANCIAL REPORT

June
Needed so far this year $61,710
Received so far this year $53, 123

Get Involved
No matter what you are able to do to help, someone, somewhere
in the world, will always remember your kindness. And the more
people that get involved, the faster we will end poverty, injustice and suffering. For families who have lost everything due
to a natural disaster or violence, small items of comfort a
warm quilt, a bar of soap, a set of pencils let them
know someone across the sea cares. Every year, Lutheran
groups and individuals put their hearts and hands into sewing Quilts and assembling Kits of baby,health, school and sewing
items, which LWR distributes efficiently and economically .
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR MISSION KITS
Back to School sales are now on. We pack
school bags for Lutheran World Relief; these
go to areas of need all over the world. Your
generosity in donating the following items is
greatly appreciated. Each kit contains the following:4-70 count spiral notebooks; 1 blunt
scissor;1-12 inch ruler; 1 pencil sharpener;5
unsharpened #2 pencils w/erasers; 5 ball
point pens (not gel ink); 1-16 or 24 count
crayons. We have bags all sewn and ready
to be filled.
Mission Kits Project Needs
This time of year garage sales are great
places to find items for baby care kits: baby
shirts, sleepers (no onesies and no feet,
however can be two-piece, gowns, rompers,
or can be substituted for sleepers), sweaters
and jackets and socks. Sizes 3-24 months.
We can always use bath sized bars of soap,
new hand towels and bath towels. The full
list of all the kit needs is located on the table
in the front entry.

Peace Church Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2015 6 p.m.

Call Meeting to OrderAbsent Gwen and Leon
Devotional TimePastor Matthew. What you spend your treasures on, God will put in your heart.
Secretarys ReportMTA Marilyn, 2nd Brenda
Treasurers ReportDiscussed confirmation expense. Last year other churches essentially paid us for the retreat,
this year the retreat was cancelled. MTA Marilyn, 2nd Brenda.
Pastors ReportSuccesses with 20-60 year old category. Individuals expressing interest in getting more involved
and connected. Jennifer discussed marriage seminar for Fall. Some disappointments in not hearing a lot of interest in Wednesday Church Night even though there are a number of persons who have expressed an interest in
leading. Discussed youth gathering teen commitments and what would constitute an excused absence. Discussed what the commitment expectations are. Discussed projected worship bulletin. Still exploring and seeking feedback. No plans to discontinue Release Time.
Old Business
Volunteer ListDiscussed pros and cons of developing a volunteer list for various projects on a case by
case basis.
Jeff Drier Parking Lot UpdateJeff was not able to attend but provided written report. Cost is $66739. As
of this week, we have had $49,495 come in and pledges in the amount of $21,060 for a total of $70,555. Riley Brothers is able to complete the project this summer. No financing obtained yet. There has been
some discussion about an alternative financing option.
Carpet CleaningCleaned patch with home cleaner and appears that it is just dirty, not too badly stained.
Jan will make calls for bids; Brenda has a lead on a bid.
Pew RepairDiscussed wood drying out at joints.
Wednesday Night Church NightDiscussed in Pastors Report

InsulationThompson quoteThis was emailed to council. Not urgent. The previous quote was not
fulfilled. New bids are higher but getting project done will hopefully save on heating and cooling costs.
Motion to amend previous council decision to increase expense using building funds not to exceed $1000
made by Jan. 2nd Marilyn.
New Business
Church FinancesWe budget what we spend. Based on Synod Guidelines we can anticipate an increased expense of about $1500 for salary next year. Utilities may go down due to insulation and reduced
LP cost. There is a need to acknowledge that 5 years from now the giving will not be the same as those
giving the largest contributions age. Discussion of what we are going to risk and what we are going to do
differently. Discussion of what we can do to alter the forecast. A 7% increase of giving will cover the discrepancy.
Fuel ContractingTom G will consult regarding the replacement of the existing tank which would need
to be moved during parking lot renovation. Charles will follow up with fuel contract recommendations.
Projector for WorshipDiscussed in Pastors Report. Will tape cord from front row for safety during
communion.
Next MeetingPastor will be on vacation during August meeting. Council agreed to meet at regular
date on calendar.
AdjournMotion to adjourn, Jennifer. 2nd Brenda.
Jennifer McLaughlin- Secretary

August 2015
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1
2
Worship at
Immanuel Church
10:00am

12pm WELCA
Potluck Picnic

Faithful Folders
10am

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

No Worship
Service at
Peace

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Worship 9:30am

Worship 9:30am

Worship 9:30am

Worship 9:30am

Council 6pm

7pm
Immanuel
Church
Sing-a Long
here at Peace

Faithful Folders
10am

Faithful Folders
10am

Faithful Folders
10am

Jason & Shelbys

Wedding

Serving in August
SERVERS

USHERS

8/2 Immanuel Service @10:00am

8/2 Immanuel Service @10:00am

8/9 Ron & Gaylene Hanson

Ron & Kay Johnson

8/9 Ron & Gaylene Hanson

Ron & Kay Johnson

8/16 Tom & Audrey Hjelle

Joel & Melody Fjestad

8/16 Tom & Audrey Hjelle

Joel & Melody Fjestad

8/23 Jim & Sharolyn Johnson

Kathy Lee

8/23 Jim & Sharolyn Johnson

Kathy Lee

8/30 Jon & Heather Danner

Alveda Rhude
Susie Sieben

8/30 Jon & Heather Danner

Alveda Rhude
Susie Sieben

Readers
8/2 Immanuel Service

WORK GROUP # 2

Altar Guild

Jim & Sharolyn Johnson

Karen Ellis

Ron & Kay Johnson

Colleen Spittle

8/9 Pat Ronhovde

8/16 Jennifer McLaughlin

8/23 Leon Johnson

8/30 Marilyn Frykman

Come Join us for Fellowship and Worship!

Summer: Service Sundays @ 9:30am
Winter: Service Sundays @ 10:30
Sunday School @ 9:15

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.

Phone: (320)-528-2536

E-mail: Office@PeaceBarrett.org

Stewardship of the Good News

Ever had an irresistible craving? Youre watching TV and you suddenly have to have popcorn.
Or you get fidgety and just have to go for a
walk or clean the house or pull weeds. Or maybe youve had a craving to read or write or make
music or paint or rearrange furniture.
Ever had a hunger to connect with God? Ever
needed to feel Gods presence, or be reminded
of hope, or find forgiveness, or simply have a
word of strength for what youre facing? How
do you meet that craving?

longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in

me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by
faith in the Son of God, who loved me and
gave himself for me.
Do not worry about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known
to God. And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

If you are hungering for something with subDo you wait until Sunday morning? Do you
stance, if you want something with meat, turn
pray? Do you talk to someone? Do you find a
to these letters in the New Testament and turn
Bible, flip it open to a random page and start
to your neighbors, out in the community or
reading? Or do you just wait it out, knowing
those sitting next to you in the pews and ask
that the craving will pass if you just ignore it?
where they see God moving in the world or the
Ive done my fair share of all the above options. sometimes trickier question to ask, when and
Sometimes that hunger is met, other times I still where they have felt abandoned by God. It will
be a wonderful, worthwhile study in your faith
feel like I need somejourney.
thing more something with substance,
something with meat.

So if you have been raised with Christ, seek

the things that are above, where Christ is, seated
at the right hand of God. Set your minds on
things that are above, not on things that are on
earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden
with Christ in God.

Its then that I turn to

some of the writings
of Paul. Those New
Testament letters are
filled with faith gold.
Hungry for God,
They make me think,
~Pastor Matthew
they give me hope, they inspire me to live faith.
God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great
love with which he loved us even when we were
dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been
saved.
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311

2015

Rev. Matthew Rose, Pastor RevMatthew@PeaceBarrett.org cell phone: 218-770-8470

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

Note: We will NOT be having Worship

Service here at Peace on Sunday, August
2nd. Immanuel Church is having a service
at 10:00am.