Peace Lutheran Church

Peace Council Tom Gardner

P. O. Box 5

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

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

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

Barrett, MN 56311

320-528-2359

dfrykman@runestone.net

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

One last thank you to all who helped with our Sunday School program in the 2014-2015 session. It was a good year and we could not have done it without you. Heres hoping we have another great year and we can find teachers to educate our children. Its never too soon to sign up to help!! Despite the rain, our last day of Sunday School was a blast! Thanks to our teachers and our fantastic helpers Ian, John, Kaleb, Lexi, Taylah, and Teigen. We especially enjoyed playing Dangling Donuts, white faces and all! Our next event will be Vacation Bible School which will be held Sunday, August 2nd through Thursday, August 6th from 5 to 8 pm at Peace Lutheran Church. In the next month there will be registration forms sent out, along with signup sheets for helping and items to donate or lend. Please consider helping in any way you can financially or by volunteering. I promise you will have a very fun, rewarding experience! Enjoy your summer! Joyce Hanson, Director Peace Sunday School 320-528-2354 (Home) 320-304-0727 (Cell) baskets@runestone.net (email)

JUNE 2015

On May 3, a congregational vote to resurface the parking lot at Peace Lutheran was passed by an 86% margin.

After lasting nearly 40 years (twice as long as expected), the surface has become so thin and cracked that replacement was the only solution. It should be noted that one of the main reasons for the extended life of the blacktop has been the excellent maintenance and snow removal, which have been a hallmark of Peace Church. The existing blacktop has had several repairs including sealant, pothole and oil treatment, all which have been helpful in extending the life of the pavement.

The fundraising for the $68,000 project has progressed quite well since its beginning on May 3. The fund raising got off to a good start with nearly a $15,000 donation. Weekly progress is listed below:

May 3 $15,000

May 10 $27,000

May 17 $29,000

May 24 $51,000

May 28 $55,000 (86% of goal)

One last push to get us to the needed $68,000 so that we can sign the contract to guarantee the completed project this summer. We have seen the resurfacing costs increase each year since getting estimates back in the late 1990's. Therefore, we would like to get the contract signed to guarantee the current estimate. If you have already donated, thank you. If not, we would ask you to please complete the pledge form and get it in as soon as possible so we can move this project to completion.

The parking lot committee of Lee Ronhovde, Tom Perry, Jeff Dreier and Leon Johnson are very pleased with and grateful for your progress toward the $68,000 goal.

Council Notes

The April meeting minutes are available within the body

of the newsletter. If you should have any questions

regarding these meetings, do not hesitate to call Pastor

Matthew or any of the council members. Contact

information on the front page of the newsletter.

The council is your voice.

The Peace Wish List will be posted on the bulletin

boards in the fellowship area. Add anything you would

like the council to consider.

The council encourages communication with the Parking

Lot Project Committee if you should have questions

and/or concerns with the project. Committee members

are Leon Johnson, Lee Ronhovde, Tom Perry and Jeff

Dreier. The committee will be reporting to the congre-

gation on a regular basis as this project develops.

Luther Crest Campership Scholarships are available: con-

tact Pastor Matthew or Sandy at the church offices for

information.

ELCA Youth Gathering News

Our trip to Detroit begins with a late night worship

service in Fergus Falls, where we will gather around the

communion table with Bethlehem and First Lutheran

Churches (our travel companions). At this point all of

the details are coming into focus, and we are both

grateful for the experience, and excited to share with our

church family here how we find God moving.

Please keep the leadership of this Gathering, as well as

our chaperones in your prayers as we prepare to lead this

generation of the Church into a more full understanding

of Gods movement in the world.

Affirmation of Baptism

We celebrated with our three confirmation students,

Alliah, Carter and Kore at their service on May 17th.

Congratulations.

Save the Date

Please mark Wednesday evening, August 19th on your

summer calendars. 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.

Church Bus Driver Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to drive our church bus so that

some of our shut in church members can get to services

on Sunday morning. In order to be a driver, a medical

card from the MN Department of Public safety must be

completed by your family physician. This is a fairly sim-

ple and generic form very similar to ones our school bus

drivers must complete. These forms are available often

times at your medical clinics or from the MN D.O.T.

web site.

As it stands now, Pastor Matthew is the only one in the

congregation with a medical card. It would be very help-

ful if we had several drivers available so the bus could be

used on Sunday mornings when necessary and/or rides

requested. Inquiries may be directed to Pastor Matthew,

local license departments and often times; your family

physician will have direct knowledge of this form.

Local Mission Gifts

Our special offering on Sunday, May 24th was $594.00.

Along with the coffee monies for the month of April,

$119.62, will be given to our four area families.

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.

Personal Care Kits When LWR distributes Personal Care Kits, its often to people who have lost everything. In the wake of an earthquake, or having fled from violence as their homes were overtaken, they clasp a towel from a faraway place, with a bar of soap, a toothbrushand washing

up, they know that they have not been forsaken by the world.

The very simple gesture of giving a Personal Care Kit can give someone the encouragement to start anew, starting with a bath. You can share Gods grace and love by providing that simple comfort.

School Kits Why school supplies? To the children who receive School Kits, these supplies mean the difference between getting an education or not. Public school is usually free, but in the places where LWR works, even a few required supplies, like pens and paper, may be more than many families can afford. And when parents can only afford to send one of their children to school, girls rarely get priorityyet the education level of mothers has the biggest impact on development

Baby Care Kits Baby Care Kit from LWR is like a promise. It says to that baby, Your needs will not be neglected by this world. You matter to us. When you send Baby Care Kits, you provide encouragement by welcoming these little ones into an international community that cares.

Baby Care Kits are distributed as part of emergency and relief efforts, to be sure, but they are also given out as part of LWR health initiatives to encourage women to seek prenatal care. One such initiative in Mali provided training for local prenatal health care workers, who were given Baby Care Kits to distribute when they assisted with births. These kinds of programs help more babies in rural, poor areas receive a healthy start in life. We hope you will join us in this effort!

Fabric Kits Teach a person to sew and youve given them tools they can use to earn an income, support their family, and break out of poverty. Many of the thousands of Fabric Kits Lutheran World Relief distributes are used in vocational training programs to teach young men and women useful and marketable sewing skills.

June 2015

Peace Lutheran Church Council Meeting April 8, 2015 6pm

Call Meeting to OrderAbsent Gwen.

Devotional TimePastor Matthew. Last part of Easter Story, the Great Commission.

MTA Secretarys Report with slight edit, Treasurers Report and Pastors Report as joint motion by Leon,

2nd Marilyn.

Old Business

Thank youWe are doing our own. They look great. Have begun sending them out already.

Four different templates.

New Business

ThriventLast time youth used Thrivent funds was 2012. Fits into what Thrivent is to be used

for. Motion by Jennifer to access $2240 of Thrivent funds, the amount budgeted for $40/youth/

day for expenses for Detroit Trip, for food cost. 2nd Leon. MCU There will be follow up at a later

date about establishing a separate account to manage those funds during the trip.

Immanuel Sing AlongA request has been made for the Immanuel Sing Along to be held at

Peace on Wednesday, August 19 with Mens Choir and Burnt Gravy and to serve refreshments.

MTA Jan. 2nd Marilyn. MCU. Leon to communicate with the group.

Parking LotSet Up Fund. Leon presented a formal request by the Ronhovde family to use the

remainder of the Kip Peterson memorial for the Parking Lot Fund. Leon Johnson, Jeff Dreier,

Tom Perry and Lee Ronhovde have been exploring the costs. Three bids have been requested

from Mark Lee, Riley Brothers and Central Specialties. Initial input from contractors is that the

lot is too far gone to wait. The type of pavement was to have about a 15 year life span which has

been extended to 40 years with many patches made during that time. Discussion was held

regarding establishment of pledges as well as the possibility of a loan. Motion by Jan to bring the

matter to the congregation in a special meeting. Brenda 2nd. Motion carried.

Lawn MowingDakotah Kashmark is willing and able to mow again.

Spring cleaningoverallCarpet Needs Cleaning per Terry VolkerWe will ask Terry for a date

for the Spring Cleaning and announce in church and bulletin. Approval granted for Terry to get

bids for carpet cleaning. Tom will contact Terry.

Don Berheim Scholarship ApplicationsApplications were sent out to two congregation Seniors.

Application deadline passed with no applicants.

Pastor Vacation RequestLast week in April to include April 26th. Approved.

Spotlight PageGetting very positive feedback. Discussed future ideas.

AdjournMotion by Jan. 2nd Pastor Matthew

Closing PrayerLords Prayer

Jennifer McLaughlin, Secretary

June 2015

Stewardship of the Good News

Theres nothing like a breath of fresh air when it first

blows through a house thats been closed up all

winter, or the warmth of sunshine when youre used

to the darkness. Theres nothing like a word of

kindness when youve had a bad day or a gentle

challenge from a friend when youve lost your way.

Theres something about these glimpses of renewal

that make us pause and appreciate the things and

people in our lives. They can change our perspective,

refresh our spirits, and give us strength to keep

moving on days when we just cant go on. They make

the hard times easier to bear.

But instead of waiting for something to come along

to change our

perspectives, we can take

a hint from the writers of

the Psalms. Have you

ever noticed that most of

the Psalms that complain

usually end in praise and

thanksgiving? Its not because the persons problem

was magically solved while they were praying or

because their enemy has seen the light.

They respond in praise in the middle of their struggle,

because they have faith and hope in the God who

cares for them.

Take Psalm 31 for example written by David. (Psst,

go grab a Bible and read Psalm 31!) Hes in

distress, his eye is wasted away from grief, and is

like a broken vessel. Poor guy. And in the middle

of him being forgotten like a dead man, he says to

God, my times are in your hand and how great is

your goodness and blessed be the Lord.

Talk about a breath of fresh air! What an attitude

adjustment! And what a statement of hope in the

middle of a life that seems bleak.

What would it do to us to pray like this? When were

in the middle of the tough things of life, what would

happen if we turn to God in praise as we hope and

trust in him? I think more than our perspectives might

change.

So in the final words of this psalm, Be strong and let

your heart take courage, all you who hope in the

Lord.

Peace,

~Pastor Matthew

June 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 WELCA 1PM Guest Speaker Jean Putnam We invite all women to join us!

4 5 Faithful Folders 10:00am

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7 Worship 9:30am

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10 6pm Council

11 12 Faithful Folders 10:00am

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14 Worship 9:30am

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16 17 18 19 Faithful Folders 10:00am

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21 Worship 9:30am

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23 24 25 26 Faithful Folders 10:00am

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Community Service at Pavilion 11:00am

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Altar Guild

Diane Puchalski

Kathy Lee

Readers

6/7 Tom Gardner

6/14 Alveda Rhude

6/21 Kathy Dahl

6/29 Worship Service

Barrett Pavilion

Work Group #3

Bob & Joan Roe

Lee & Pat Ronhovde

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.

Serving in June

Servers

June 7 Karen & Wendy Steffen

Jason Puchalski

June 14 Pat & Lee Ronhovde

Karen & Steve Ellis

June 21 Bea & Dayle DeFrance

Norma Olson

June 28 Old Settlers Reunion Services at Barrett Pavilion

Ushers

June 7 Karen & Wendy Steffen

Jason Puchalski

June 14 Pat & Lee Ronhovde

Karen & Steve Ellis

June 21 Bea & Dayle DeFrance

Norma Olson

June 28 Old Settlers Reunion Services at Barrett Pavilion

218 Church Street

Come Join us for Fellowship and Worship!

Summer: Service Sundays @ 9:30am

Winter: Service Sundays @ 10:30

Sunday School @ 9:15

Phone: (320)-528-2536 E-mail: Office@PeaceBarrett.org

Our YOUth group is open to all 7th-

12th grade hope to see you here!

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PO Box 206

Barrett MN 56311

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

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

WELCA News

WELCA will meet on Wednesday, June 3rd at 1:00pm.

Our guest Speaker will be Jean Putnam. She will be talking about

the Orphan Train that ran from 1853-1925. Her Grandmother was on

one of these trains and shares how she ended up in Tintah, Minnesota.

We invite all women to join us!

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