Peace Council

Tom Gardner Peace Lutheran Church

P. O. Box 5
Barrett, MN 56311

October 2017
320-528-6278
tgardgmc@runestone.net

Gaylene Hanson
PO Box 198 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
gaylenehanson@aol,com O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our
Joyce Hanson potter; we are all the work of your hand.
PO Box 164
Barrett, MN 56311 We wrap up our The Sower rotation on Sunday, October 1 st and
320-528-2354 move on to our next rotation David on Sunday, October 15 th.
baskets@runestone.net
In between rotations we are taking a field trip to Betty De-
Charles Johnson Clercqs pottery shed where the Sunday School students will
16357 County Road 2 learn how pottery is made and well reflect on the above Bible
Barrett, MN 56311
verse. Parents are welcome to join us. Please let us know if you
320-528-2289
cjfarmv1@runestone.net plan to attend so we can plan for transportation (and if we need
to use the bus). Thanks!
Jim Johnson
18643 193rd 150th Ave
We will be doing our usual community service projects this year
but are adding a few field trips/learning experiences including a
Barrett, MN 23.00
session with the Ever Blessed Quilters in the near future. If you
320-528-2393
have a suggestion where we could visit, please let us know!
papajim@runestone.net

On October 29th we will be presenting Spark Storybooks and

Marilyn Frykman
Spark Bible to our students during our 8:30 am church service.
21398 140th Ave
Barrett, MN 56311 Parents will be receiving a letter with the details.
320-528-2359
dfrykman@runestone.net
On November 12 th we will be honoring our service persons with
cake and coffee at 9:30 am and then going around town (and a
Lois Scherer little bit out of town) collecting for the Food Shelf. Please let us
26873 Grand View Road #1
Elbow Lake, MN 56531 know if we can come to your house.
218-685-446
loisscherer@gmail.com Once again, our attendance is wavering. We began with 5 kids,
then 9, and last Sunday we had 2 kids. Its still early but were
Alexis Danner hoping things pick up so we can know how many supplies to pur-
PO Box 152 chase. Wed also like to have an idea how many kids well have for
Hoffman, MN
the Christmas Program which will be held December 17th with
practice beginning November 19th.
320-986-2222
alexis.danner@hotmail.com

Joyce Hanson, Director

Peace Sunday School
New Member Class- October 3rd at 7pm and
October 12 at 7pm here at Peace. Please contact
Pastor Sarah if you are interested in becoming a
member or know of someone who is interested in
joining Peace Church.

WELCA meets Wednesday, October 11 at 1pm-

Book Club/Bible Study. Colleen Marshall server.

Altar Guild meeting, Sunday, October 22nd, at

9:30am.

Volunteer Driver Needed:

We are in the need of a volunteer to take the World
Relief Kits to Osakis in October. If you can help
out please contact Bea DeFrance.

Release Time begins Wednesday, October 4th, at

11:22am.
Confirmation begins on Wednesday, October 4th,
at 3:30pm.
Peace Church Council Meeting Minutes August 9th, 2017

Present: Lois Scherer, Gaylene Hanson, Tom Gardner, Marilyn Frykman, Lexi Danner, Jim Johnson,
Charles Johnson, Joyce Hanson, Pastor Sarah Evenson Visitor: Heather Danner, Youth Director
Meeting called to order at 8:04 p.m. by Chairman Tom, with a review of the printed agenda.
Devotions were led by Pastor Sarah facilitating a discussion on a recent postal circular mailing
which was called to her attention by Gaylene linked to a web site www.atabase.info. This mailing
referenced selected verses from Revelations. {6:12-17}. Pastor explained many organization/
religious cultures focus on fear-based teachings. She emphasized the book of Revelations is a
book of HOPE and challenged us as Christians to consider how we react to false information
which is sent our way via the various media sources. Pastor Sarah reminded us that she will
preach at worship services during the month of October from the book of Revelations.
Printed Administrative reports were presented:
Motion to accept minutes of July 12th, 2017 made by Gaylene, with a second by Joyce. MC
Motion to accept the treasurers transaction report for the month of July made by Marilyn with a sec-
ond by Lois. MC
Treasurers report: Joyce will clarify with Sandy K. line item reference to VBS expense and itemize
the purchase of a speaker, microphone and three CD players as media purchases for all to use.
Pastors report: Pastor has been working on Moe August anniversary events, VBS, Worship planning,
meeting with Heather, and planning Peace September events. VBS well attended and students
had positive responses.
Old Business
Pastor Sarah and Joyce gave an overview of the preparations completed so far on the Back to the
Fifties Community Gathering. Motion was made by Marilyn to keep this event continuing to
move forward with the planning. Second by Joyce. MC Joyce and Heather will support Pastor
Sarah with the coordination of the event planned for September 23 rd from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mo-
tion was made by Gaylene to approve a deposit of $350.00 for the music for the evening. Second
by Lexi. MC Lexi will work on advertising and media information.
Peace Outdoor Service is planned for August 20th @ 8:30 a.m. on the Grassy Knoll on the church
grounds. Potluck breakfast to follow. Tom will enlist Admin. Sandy to get information out on
social media. Bring a chair and a dish to share.
New Business
Worship service time will remain at 8:30 a.m. into fall and winter months.
Release time will be coordinated with Heather, Pastor Sarah and WCA leadership.
Pastor Sarah is planning a Blessing of the Backpacks on September 3 rd.
Joyce will be notifying students regarding start of Sunday school and Rally Sunday.
Pastor Sarah considering Gods Work our Hands Sunday. Requested input re: community needs.
Invitation issued to the Peace Family from the Moe Parish to their annual Barn Dance at the
Brent and Deb Johnson farm on August 25th. Announced via bulletin and social media.
Motion to adjourn made by Gaylene with second by Lexi, MC
Meeting adjourns 9:08 p.m.
M. Frykman, recording
 October 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8:45am Worship 11:22am 10am
9:30am Sunday School Release Time Faithful Folders
3:30pm
Confirmation

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
11:22am 10am
8:45am Worship Release Time Faithful Folders
9:30am Sunday School 1pm WELCA
3:30pm
Confirmation
6pm Council

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
8:45am Worship 9am Ever 9am Ever Blessed 10am
9:30am Sunday School Blessed Quilters Quilters Faithful Folders
11:22am
Release Time
3:30pm
Confirmation

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
8:45am Worship 11:22am 10am
9:30am Sunday School Release Time Faithful Folders
9:30am Altar Guild 3:30pm
Meeting Confirmation

29 30 31
8:45am Worship
9:30am Sunday School
 Serving in October
October 1 Marilyn and Doug Frykman

October 8 Irene and Bob Shervey

Marilyn Leraas, Roger Knapp

October 15 Brenda and Clyde Long and family

Colleen and Kent Marshall

October 22 Kathy Dahl

Marlene and Jeff Dreier

October 29th Kristi Simar

Annabelle and Dwaine Olson

Work Group # 1 Leaders Altar Guild

Doug & Marilyn Frykman Heather Danner
Bob & Irene Shervey Brenda Long
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311

October 2017

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

218 Church Street PO Box 206 Barrett, MN 56311
Pastor Sarah Evenson
Phone 320-808-8772
Email: sarahevenson@hotmail.com