August 2016 NEWSLETTER - Peace Grue Lutheran Parish

PEACE † GRUE
AN ELCA PARISH
TO BECOME THE
VOICE AND
HANDS OF JESUS
2016
Inside this issue:
MUSINGS from the Pastor
PEACE Sunday school News
VBS News
VBS PHOTOS
PEACE WELCA News
GRUE WELCA News
BIRTHDAYS-August
GRUE News –Council
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Recipe & Potluck Picnic
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PARISH WORSHIP-PICNIC
Sunday, August 14th
ASHBY Park at 10:45am
peace hosting
Bring your favorite summer dish
to share...and a chair
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Grace Lutheran Church Luncheon 9
Eagle Lake Lutheran Luncheon
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Salvation USA Gospel Crusade
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Lutheran Social Services
Peace Council News June
Peace Council News July
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CONFIRMATION STUDENTS that will be getting confirmed in September
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Please mark Saturday, August 13th for your confirmation retreat.
It will be at Faith Haven We will gather from
9am – 3pm on Saturday, August 13th to work on our faith statements,
renew what we are doing in affirming our baptism,
and talk about the responsibilities of church membership.
This is a required retreat.
If you are struggling to finish up sermon notes, please talk with
Pastor Tom to get caught up.
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MUSINGS from the Pastor
“They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall
mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
Our parish has been waiting for the Lord to call a new pastor for nine months.
That’s how long it takes for a baby to be born! You would think that would be
enough time to find the right person for the job. But searching for a new pastor
is not the same as bringing a baby into the world. There is no set gestation
period. Instead, the call committee must carefully negotiate a series of steps
before the interviews can begin, and then each interview must be arranged
taking into account the individual circumstances of a number of people. Every
call process is unique and requires patience on the part of the committee and
the congregation. The success is to keep trusting the Lord to find the right
person for this call. This is the Lord’s work that we are doing. It is his church
that needs a pastor, and we need to believe that he will supply a shepherd for his
flock. In the meantime we must cling to the promise that Isaiah gives us in this
text that!!They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength!! The people
Isaiah was writing to waited for seventy years to be restored to their homeland.
Hopefully, our wait won't be as long as that! But however long it takes we
know that our Lord is watching over this process and that he will complete the
good work which he has begun in this parish. To God alone is glory.
Your servant in Christ, Pastor Tom
OFFICIAL ACTS MONTH OF AUGUST:
WE REMEMBER: Eunice Evavold August 21, 2015 ,
Roger Skaar, 08-28-2015
Doug Larson 08-02-2015,
James Enderson 08-31-2015
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PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL
PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR September 2016
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PEACE SERVICE 9:00AM / SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15AM
September 11th
September 18h
Sunday School Teachers meet after church
SS @ 9:30 - 10:30
1st Day of Sunday School – Rally Day
Tote Bags to Preschoolers, 3rd Graders Receive Bibles,
4th Graders Receive Small Catechism, Investiture of Teachers & Blessing of Backpacks
during Church
September 25th
SS @ 10:15– 11:15
MARK YOUR CALENDAR’S
PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL News
Living out Love!
July 24th to July 28th, 2016
Vacation Bible School is off to a great start! The topics this week include Justice, Forgiveness, Care, and
Service, and the entire week is centered around the theme of “Living out Love!” We are fortunate to have
four excellent counselors join us from Luther Crest to run the camp. Maddie Hanson from Detroit Lakes is
the leader. She is joined by co-counselors Hannah, Carla, and Gavin. Each day of camp consists worship,
Bible dives, crafts, stories, songs, and plenty of fun and games to burn off that Summer energy!
The Vodegel residence was the home-away-from-home for the counselors again this year – Thank You Don
and Jo Ann! Frank and Janet Novak, Val and Terry Fick, Erin Peterson, Justin Eberhardt, and Lee Peterson
hosted dinners for the group. Thanks to Donna Grover, Darlane Miller and to everyone who made this week
possible!
- Education Committee
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2016
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PEACE WELCA NEWS
Greetings;
I hope everyone is having a good summer and fall will be arriving soon. With that, it is never
too early to start planning the Fall Bazaar.I will be getting in touch with the WELCA board &
group leaders to get it all organized.
The pie social in the park over Appreciation Days went very well. A huge "thank you" to
Missy Evavold, Kristyn Fick, Val Fick, Sharon Nelson, Steph Nelson & Suzanna Wing.
Thank you to all the people who made the pies as well!
The Northwestern MN Synodical Women's Organization Convention will be Sept 16th & 17th
at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham MN. Registration is due by August 12th. If anyone is
interested in attending please contact me.
It isn't the big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones. Jean
Webster
God Bless,
Teresa Ohren WELCA President
GRUE WELCA NEWS
GRUE WOMEN
Grue Ladies will meet at Mabeth Jenson’s on August 16th at 6:30 P.M.
for Bible Study and business meeting.
Please join us as we decide on projects and activities for our
summer and fall season.
Grue Sunday School Starts
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September 11, 2016 @ 9:30 a.m.
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PEACE 3rdAnnual
Barbeque
BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS
Grilled Pork Chops
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August 1st
Chris Roley
August 3rd
Laverne Peterson
Brad Barry
August 4th
Beth Odens
Andrew Aamot
Teresa Magnuson
Sharon Nelson
August 5th
Katlyn West Moe
Pauline Martinson
August 8th
Annah Evavold
August 9th
Dorothy Albertsen
August 10th
Darel Runningen
Vicki Dorn
August 11th
Charlotte Woldahl
August 13th
Linda Williams
Courtney Koefod
August 14th
Nick Story
Gwen Lillemon
Jacob Rasmussen
Cory Van Santen
August 15th
Vickie Ness
August 17th
Jeannette Evavold
Klair Sorenson
August 19th
Laurize Ruof
August 21st
Frances Beck
Bernice Hohbein
August 22nd
Doug Godwin
Jacob Rein
August 23rd
Edith Johnson
August 24th
Courtney Neterval
Savanna Melberg
August 25th
Mary Ann Torgrimson
Traeton Nelson
August 26th
Erika Heibel
August 27th
Amelia Barry
Christian Miller
Greg Lillemon
Dennis Evavold
August 28th
Linda Bahnson
Mitchell Griep
Marcia Koefod
Blake Ohren
Dylan Barry
August 29th
Gene Jensen
August 30th
Betty Rustad
If I don’t have your
birth date or if I have it
listed incorrectly please
e-mail or call me 747-2273 /
Peace@prtel.com
June
scheduled Saturday,
September 17th
M/S/C Proceeds
will be designated to
complete work
on bell tower.
GRUE women meet:
Tuesday, August 16th @ 6:30pm.
Mabeth Jensen hosting.
RUTH / REBECCA Circle meeting:
Tuesday, August 16h @ 9:30am.
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GRUE COUNCIL NEWS
Grue Council Meeting Notes
7-10-16
Meeting opened by Les Evavold president
Members present - Les E., June B., Bea R., Chad V., Vonnie E., Greg L
Members not present - Darlane M., Dylan B
Secretary’s report, last meeting canceled
Treasure’s report, last meeting canceled
Additions - call committee report, new nominating committee
Old Business: rotating times for Christmas eve service from 4:00 to 5:30 M/S/C
New business:
Confirmation banquet. Grue hosting menu for meal has been set. 10 students will be confirmed this
year. Banquet set for Sept 18th. Next years class will be asked to help serve.
Gifts for confirments: June will order for Grue. June will ask if Peace would like the same.
Call committee: Call committee member went to hear Pastor Briggs, no report back as of yet.
Maunumaki’s have asked to use dining room for Joans confirmation celebration. M/S/C
A gift of $250.00 each was sent to Bill Klimp & Brenda Jones.
Nominating Committee for 2017: - Chad, Scott & Char
Grue Breakfast and silent auction set for Oct. 2nd,
Patty V. & June B. - in charge of breakfast
Andrea N. & Gwen L. - in charge of baskets
Free Harvest meal: set for Nov. 19th. Scott & Darlane in charge.
Motion to adjourn M/S/C
Closed with The Lords Prayer
MARK YOUR CALENDARS EARLY!!
GRUE Breakfast and Theme basket Fall Fundraiser
Sunday, October 2th
At the Ashby American Legion
In Need of a Volunteer to Head this event-contact GRUE council members if interested.
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Streussel Filled Coffee Cake
By Dorothy Sorenson
3 Cups sifted flour
Bake 375 Time: 30 min.
3tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs beaten add to I cup milk and 2 tsp. vanilla. Beat just enough to mix.
Grease and flour a 9 x 13 cake pan.
Pour half of batter in pan. Then sprinkle with half of the filling.
Add remaining dough and sprinkle rest of filling on top.
Filling
1 cup brown sugar
4 tbls. Flour
4 tsp. Cinnamon
4 tbls, melted butter
1/2 cup nuts—chopped (pecans)
Mix flour, sugar, spice. Blend in butter and nuts. Mix well.
Grant County Senior Potluck Picnic
Monday, August 8, 2016
12:00 Noon
Powers Park in Barrett
Community Building if inclement weather.
Bring a dish to pass and come enjoy the beautiful weather and your
friends and neighbors!
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Brandon Grace Lutheran Church
Eagle Lake Lutheran Church
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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
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PEACE COUNCIL NEWS JUNE
PEACE COUNCIL MEETING –June 8th, 2016Attending: Tom Graham, Donald Hanson, Jackie
Anderson, Tim Cunningham, Wayne Risbrudt, Craig Koefed, Justin Eberhardt, Pastor Tom Olson and Janet
Novak
Absent: Mary Johnsrud and Harlan Balgaard
Pastor Tom led us in devotions from Bishop Wohlrabe’s 2016 Studies entitled Truth and Love at the Crossroads. Speaking Truth and Love:The Doctor Is in..Mark 10:17-27. We had lively discussion about finances
and breaking the silence about money.
Meeting called to order by President Tom Graham.
M/S/C to accept secretary’s report
M/S/C to accept Treasurer’s Report
Pastor Tom provided an overview of ministry and the congregation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Stewardship – No Report
Christian Growth – No Report
Education – Only 15 kids currently signed up for Vacation Bible School but have paid for and have capacity
for 28. We will put ad in paper and Pastor Tom will remind Pastor Matthew at Presbyterian. It is scheduled
July 25-28th
Property & Mgmt – No update regarding elevator. We also discussed the importance of finalizing the repair
of the bell tower and other options.
Worship – no report
OLD BUSINESS
Furnace: We have been aware our furnace is outdated and starting to need repair. Don presented a formal
quote for $8,900. Discussion on timing of replacement and budget availability.
Audio Board Tech Position (should this be paid position) tabled until next month.
Call Committee Update: Val confirmed our Ministry Site Profile is in and being circulated but no candidates yet.
NEW BUSINESS
3rd Annual Rib Fest scheduled Sunday, September 11th. M/S/C Proceeds will be designated to completing
work on bell tower.
Next Council Meeting will be July 13th at 7:00pm at Peace.
M/S/C to adjourn with Lord’s Prayer
Janet Novak, Peace Council Secretary
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PEACE COUNCIL NEWS JULY
PEACE COUNCIL MEETING –July 13th, 2016
Attending: Tom Graham, Donald Hanson, Jackie Anderson, Tim Cunningham, Wayne Risbrudt, Justin Eberhardt, Mary
Johnsrud, Harlan Balgaard Pastor Tom Olson and Janet Novak. Absent: Craig Koefed
Pastor Tom led us in devotions from Bishop Wohlrabe’s 2016 Studies entitled Truth and Love at the Crossroads.
Speaking Truth and Love: Doubt...John 20:19-31. Because there is room for doubters like Thomas in the Bible, there is
room enough in God’s story for doubters like you and me as well.
Meeting called to order by President Tom Graham.
M/S/C to accept secretary’s report
M/S/C to accept Treasurer’s Report
Pastor Tom confirmed he will be gone on 8/7 and 9/4 and on vacation 7/24-7/30th.
Pastors Homme and Halvorson will be leading us in his absence.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Stewardship – No Report
Christian Growth – No Report
Education – 19 kids currently signed up for Vacation Bible School scheduled for 7/25-28th.
Property & Mgmt – Our elevator contact indicated we did not be concerned at this time. Harlan shared information and
potential cost to repair floor of bell tower and desire to do in August. M/S/C to allow this committee to do work and manage the costs.
Worship – no report
OLD BUSINESS
Furnace: Terry Fick gave us an overview of condition and options. He indicated it was not essential to replace immediately but to plan for near future as repairs needed would no doubt be more frequent. Formal quote to replace is $8,900. We discussed the option of a capital fund drive for all current building needs.
Audio Board Tech Position (should this be paid position) tabled until next month.
Call Committee Update: A candidate identified but learned he already had prior potential commitment.
Rib Fest - planning meeting Tuesday evening, 7/19 at 6:30. Date switched to 9/17
NEW BUSINESS
Traveler’s Fund has been in place for several years and allows local businesses to assist stranded individuals traveling through our community. There is a cap of $20 for food or gas. It is registered in Peace Lutheran and
Presbyterian’s name with no official activity in four (4) years although Pastor Tom brought it to our attention that
Todd Finkelson, T&B, has given out $20 worth of gas three times. M/S/C to put account in Tim Cunningham’s
name and inform First State Bank of Ashby to remove all former names and reimburse Todd as well.
Requests from Lakes Area Archery and Destiny House to use our lot for Ashby Community Days. M/S/C to allow both with understanding each entity bear all liability and church is not responsible for any incident.
Harlan agreed to pull Peace’s bell in the parade. Justin will make signs.
Call Committee for 2017 reviewed as D.Godwin,T.Fick,T.Barry,J.Anderson and J.Novak
Parish Meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm on August 10th at Peace. Council Meeting will follow.
M/S/C to adjourn with Lord’s Prayer
Janet Novak, Peace Council Secretary