Peace Council

Tom Gardner Peace Lutheran Church

P. O. Box 5
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-6278
tgardgmc@runestone.net December 2017
Gaylene Hanson
PO Box 198
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
gaylenehanson@aol,com
Joyce Hanson
PO Box 164
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2354
baskets@runestone.net
DECEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Charles Johnson
16357 County Road 2 Thank you to all who contributed to our Food Shelf collection in
Barrett, MN 56311 November. We collected over 160 pounds of food and $205.00.
320-528-2289 Thanks to Jenna, Isaac, and Sami for collecting food in the neigh-
cjfarmv1@runestone.net
borhoods and to Kim, Jodi, Kristy, and Joyce for driving the kids
around!
Jim Johnson
18643 193rd 150th Ave Our Sunday School Christmas Program is in full swing! This year
Barrett, MN 23.00 the title of our program is The Rainbow Promise which ties the
320-528-2393 promises to Noah and to Isaiah together the promises of life and
papajim@runestone.net of love.

Marilyn Frykman All the Sunday School kids have speaking and singing parts. Decem-
21398 140th Ave ber practices will be held on Sundays, the 3rd and the 10th, from
Barrett, MN 56311
320-528-2359 9:30 10:30 am. On the day of the program the kids should be at
dfrykman@runestone.net church by 9:00 am to get into their costumes and do a quick run
through.
Lois Scherer
26873 Grand View Road #1 Come see the children perform on Sunday, December 17th at 10: oo
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
am at Peace Church. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
218-685-446
Then join us for birthday cake to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
loisscherer@gmail.com

Alexis Danner
There will be no Sunday School on December 24th and 31st. Classes
PO Box 152 will resume on January 7th at 9:30 am.
Hoffman, MN
320-986-2222 Christmas blessings to all!
alexis.danner@hotmail.com

Joyce Hanson, Director

320-424-9726
 Peace Council Meeting Minutes, Wednesday, October 11th 2017
Present: Tom Gardner, Jim Johnson, Gaylene Hanson, Charles Johnson, Joyce Hanson, Marilyn Frykman, Treasurer Sandy Kashmark
Visitor: Heather Danner, Peace Youth Director Absent: Pastor Evenson, Lois Scherer, Lexi Danner (due to work commitments)
Meeting called to order by Chairman Tom at 6:05 p.m.
Devotions: Joyce shared you are the potter tokens from the Sunday schools visit to Betty DeClercqs potting shed.
Youth Director, Heathers report re: the ministries which she guides:
Release time has 21 students signed up. She is using the church bus and her personal vehicle to transport children to school.
Confirmation study has 8 students. Started on October 4 th.
Peace Youth did an outreach fundraising by washing dishes at a wedding reception for the McLaughlin family. Earning $250.00 for their
work.
Heather will be taking the youth on an outing to Valley Scare on October 21 st.
Sock Hop was successful. Goals were met with fund raising and also with gathering the community together for intergenerational fun and
fellowship. Joyce gave a detailed report of income and expenses re: this event and will be on file with the council minutes.
Printed Administrative reports were provided:
Motion to approve Septembers meeting minutes made by Joyce with second by Gaylene, MC
Motion to approve payment for the Septembers transaction list made by Marilyn with second by Gaylene, MC.
Discussion and questions regarding monthly offerings, coding of certain expenditures were answered by Treasurer, Sandy K. Motion to
approve the balance of printed financial reports made by Charles with second by Jim. MC
Pastors report was given via Chairman Tom in Pastor Evensons absence. It includes coordination with Heather re: youth activities,
making pastoral visits, consideration of adult group enrichment activities. Consensus regarding adult study is very positive from attend-
ing council. Pastor Sarah will be on vacation on October 22 with a pending move to the Moe parsonage. She is also offering new
member sessions two times this month at Peace.
Old Business
Work on the church directory continues. Group pictures of the church ministries are pending. Goal with the directory is to provide a
pictorial accounting of the Peace congregation. Brenda Long continues to be the directory liaison.
Pastor Appreciation Sunday was acknowledged.
New member Sunday will be October 15th providing there is interested parties. Primary focus is All are welcome at Peace.
New Business
Holiday Service times: Consensus from the council to provide both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services at the church to accommo-
date families who wish to worship together. Christmas Eve service will be at 7 p.m. Christmas Day service to be determined pending
the availability of a time later mid-morning. Chairman Tom will confirm if the Moe Parish will be worshiping jointly on Christmas
Day to potentially give Peace families a later worship time to gather. Discussion to be continued at November council meeting.
Administrator, Sandy P. has reported problems with the current copy machine. It is very unreliable and working poorly. Sandy has done
due diligence on securing a quote from Viking Office Supply for a replacement. Discussion within the council re: replacing or leasing
possibilities of the equipment. Tom will confirm the services available {warranty, cartridges etc.} with this quote. Motion made by
Joyce with a second by Gaylene to proceed with the purchase of a copy machine from Viking Office Supply as per the quote
{$4219.00} received by our Administrator. Contingent on confirming services and warranty. MC
Inclement weather policy: Considerable discussion re: developing a policy and information sourcing during an inclement weather closing of
the church for Sunday worship and planned weekly activities.
Consensus on these points:
1. Safety primary for church families.
2. Common Sense must prevail.
3. Worship should be held if at all possible.
4. References to other known inclement weather policies noted from web sites
5. Chairman Tom will gather input re: weather closing policies used at school
6. Chairman Tom will discuss with congregation and gather input.
7. Resources should include advice from Grant Co. Sheriffs Dept and MDOT
8. Leadership including Pastor, Council Chairman and Church Administrator
should be involved in the management of policy.
9. Inclement weather policy will be placed on the November Council agenda.
Discussion regarding pending council elections for January 2018. Three 3 year terms will need to be filled. Jim has volunteered to fill out
the balance of Tom Gardners second term; Marilyn and Charles have served three years. Tom agreed to partial second term until
pastoral vacancy was filled. Toms commitment has been accomplished. The council is committed to seeking potential replacements
prior to January elections.
Motion to adjourn made by Charles with second by Gaylene. MC
Adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

M Frykman - recording
Sunday-December 3rd
Advent is a four-week period that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. It is a
time of spiritual preparation before the celebration of the birth of Christ. The period of
Advent involves reflection about what it meant for the world before Christ came and
preparing the church and hearts for the true meaning of Christmas. May we let
ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.

Barrett/Hoffman Community Red cross Blood Drive

Thursday December 14th 1-6pm
Peace Church Barrett
Call Sandy Perry for appts 320-28-2342
Peace Christmas Worship Schedule
December 17th-10:00am Sunday School Christmas Program
December 24th-Christmas Eve 7:00pm -Pastor Sarah Evenson
December 25th-10:00am Christmas Day Service - John Zdrazil
Sunday January 31st 8:30am Worship
NO Sunday School
 The Five Love Languages
A Self Discovery Opportunity
6 Session Book Study
Beginning January 24, 2018
7 PM at Peace Church Barrett

Join Marilyn Leraas and Roger Knapp for discussion of The Five Love
Languages... a book and concept first defined by Dr. Gary Chapman. Participants
will learn about themselves and 5 easy ways to more effectively communicate the
compassion, caring, and importance that they feel for their loved-ones.

Chapman says about his book: In this world were surrounded by more people than
ever yet we often still feel alone. Being single or married has nothing to do with
whether you need to feel loved! Everyone has a God-given yearning for
complete and unconditional love in the context of all relationships. If you want to
give and receive love most effectively, you've got to learn to speak the right love
language. Different people with different personalities express love in different
ways, in fact; there are five very specific languages of love: Words of
Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, Quality Time, and Physical Touch.

Not Wanting to read a book but interested in the conversation sign up to

come anyway enjoy the discussion!

To Join in the Discussion:

Call Sandy (320-528-2536 or Sarah (320-808-8772) to signup by January
8th. Books will be ordered (one per household) for a cost of $10 to $12, no other
costs for the class.

The first 3 gatherings for the Book Study will be January 24th & 31st and Feb 7th,
the last three gatherings dates will be discussed and set by the participants. The
first gathering will be held at Peace Lutheran in Barrett and rotated between
West Moe and Peace for future book study dates.
 Lutefisk Lunch
Sunday, December 10
12:30 pm
West Moe Lutheran Church
Free will offering collected
Menu: lutefisk, Swedish meatballs,
mashed potatoes,
lefsa, bread, corn, dessert

Mens breakfast will be starting on Thursday,

November 30th at 6:30am.

We will be taking orders for Poinsettias through

Simpli-Flowers (Gaylene Hanson).
Order form will be in the bulletin or contact
Gaylene or the church office to place an order and
get prices. Please make checks payable to Simpli-
Flowers. Some colors go faster than others so
please order as soon as possible.
 December 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2
10am
Faithful Folders

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

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
8:30am Worship 11:22am 6:30am Mens 10am
9:30am Sunday School Release Time Breakfast Faithful Folders
3:30pm
Confirmation 1pm Bloodmobile
6pm Council

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
10:00am 6:30am Mens 10am
Worship/Sunday 11:22am Breakfast Faithful Folders
School Program Release Time
3:30pm
Confirmation

24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Christmas Eve Christmas NO Release Time or 6:30am Mens 50th Wedding
Service Day Confirmation Breakfast Anniversary
7:00pm 10:00am Eugene &
Worship Kathleen
Service
31 Anderson
8:30am Worship
 Serving in December
December 3rd Leon Johnson and Faith Rudnitski

December 10th Steve and Karen Ellis

December 17th Sunday School Program

December 24th Ushers for 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service

Chuck and Eileen Olson

December 25th Lee and Pat Ronhovde

December 31st Karen Block

Byron Bartz
Orlo Thompson

Work Group # 2 Leaders Altar Guild

Lee & Pat Ronhovde Marlene Dreier, Gaylene Hanson
Tom & Sandy Perry Kay Johnson
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO Box 206
Barrett MN 56311

December 2017

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