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PEACE † GRUE PEACE † GRUE

AN ELCA PARISH AN ELCA PARISH

TO BECOME THE

VOICE AND

HANDS OF JESUS

FEBRUARY 2020 Inside this issue: MUSINGS from the Pastor 2

PEACE Sunday school News 3

PEACE WELCA News 4

GRUE WELCA News 4

BIRTHDAYS-February 5

PEACE News-Council 6

GRUE News Council 7

W.I.N.G.S News 7

Grue Annual News 8

Grue Council 9

LUTHER CREST News 10

LENTEN THEME AND SCHEDULE

Ash Wednesday Services will be held at

each church on February 26th, 2020:

Grue at 6:15pm

Peace at 12noon and 7:30pm with

imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.

Wonders of the Word

Weekly services will be held at 7:00pm

each Wednesday evening, alternating

churches, with light supper served

beginning at 5:30pm.

March 4: OSTML

March 11: Grue

March 18: First Presbyterian Church

March 25: Peace Church

April 1: OSTML

Order subject to change.

A soup luncheon and abbreviated service

will be held at noon each week at Peace.

All are welcome at either service.

Contact Ione Quam if you would like to volunteer.

218-747-2838

MUSINGS from the Pastor February 2020

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PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR February and March 2020

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PEACE SERVICE 9:00AM / SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15 AM

PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL

PEACE CHURCH ACOLYTE SCHEDULE 2019 February 3 Hannah Johnson & Jessica Schlundt 10 Mia Thompson & Addi Olson 17 Lukas Anderson & Kellen Dahlen 24 Jacbo Sorenson & Richie Johnson 26 Ash Wednesday Emily Evavold & Mia Thompson

March 1 Haleigh Brendmoen & Addi Olson 8 Levi Rossum & Kenneth Spielman 15 Quynn Behrens & Abigail Spielman 22 Easton Nelson & Ethan Johnsrud 29 Addi Olson & Emily Evavold

February 2nd SS @ 10:15

February 9h SS @ 10:15

February 16h No Sunday School

February 23rd SS @ 10:15– Sunday School Sings

March 1st SS @ 10:15

March 8th SS @ @ 10:15

March 15h SS @ @ 10:15

March 22nd

March 29th

SS @ @ 10:15– Sunday School Sings

SS @ @ 10:15

***If you are unable to acolyte on the Sunday that you are listed

please contact another youth and switch or ask them to cover for you-thanks.

PEACE WELCA NEWS

Greetings

As we settle into our winter routine there are still many activities at church and the women of the church have

been busy.

Starting with the 1st Sunday we had a welcome brunch for Pastor Dan. Comments from members indicated

they enjoyed the idea of a brunch. Thank you to the workers and all that brought food. A special thank you

to Donna Grover, Katie Johnson and Marcia Koefod who got up early and made the delicious rolls.

Darcy Sorenson and Team 4 have been hard at work in January and for February, Marie Hoffman and Team 1

will be providing the many service areas that make our Sunday worship what it is.

Funeral Service for Richard Runningen was held with Team 2 serving the lunch. A Special thank you to Val

who did the calling and all that responded while Janet was out of town. Janet and Frank were back to assist

with serving.

We all enjoyed the beautiful decorations at Christmas headed up by Carol Koefod, Teresa Ohren and Candy

Catoe with helpers Catherine Koefod and Bobbie Anderson. They also packed them away for next year.

Thank you!

With the new year there is a slight reorganization to WELCA, and your books should be available soon. If

you know your team is coming up for serving call your team lead to volunteer. Please respond to their calls

so they know if they can count on your help or will need to go to the extra mile groups for help.

A special thank you to our 2020 team leads and new vice president. These individuals give a lot of their time

and effort to provide us with Sunday worship as we know it today as well as the special activities.

Team 1 will have 3 leads Marie Hoffman (February), Lynn Jensen (June) and Brenda Risbrudt (October).

Team 2 Frank and Janet Novak for March, July and November.

Team 3 Dee Holte for April, August and December

Team # 4 Russ & Darcy Sorenson, for January, May, September

Louise Lang has agreed to be our Vice President

I look forward to hearing from anyone with ideas or

concerns that the WELCA board should address.

God’s blessings to all in the coming year.

Dee Holte, WELCA President

With no meeting in Jan. Reminding you that the Grue Church Women will be meeting Feb.18th 2020 at

the Battle Lake Nursing Home to have Bible Study with our friends there at 1:30. Our lesson is on Dealing

with Fears. Psalm 71:1-13.(the Lord offers refuge to each of us.)

We will be deciding on our next lesson book at this meeting, we have only have one lesson left in this

book.

Remember the table of hand made items for sale at the church, hand made with Love. All proceeds will

go to help with repairs in the church. We thank you ahead of time....

Smile and shake your neighbors hand. They will pass it on..

Bea Runningen, Secretary

GRUE WELCA NEWS

FEBRUARY

BIRTHDAYS

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February 1st

Cindy Vorland

February 2nd

Ray Dahlen

Carol Koefod

Janet Novak

Dallas Sorenson

February 4th

Megan Olson

Danza Johnrsrud

Roberta Kalvik

February 5th

Henry Duenow

February 8th

Katie Merrick

Jackson Merrick

February 9th

Anthony Ness

Curtis Runningen

Hazel Torgrimson

Kris Roley

Easton Nelson

February 10th

Charles Schultz

February 12th

Bryce Johnson

Wes Evavold

Mason Ness

February 16th

John Lindemeyer

Levi Rossum

Brooklyn Wagner

February 17th

Carol Dahlen

Victoria Stierlen

February 18th

Kevin Fick

February 19th

Brenda Lillemon

Bentley Olson

February 20th

Aanika Anderson

February 21st

Ardis Alvstad

February 22nd

Jack Peterson

February 23rd

James Martinson

February 26th

Noah Anderson

Jason Dahlen

Wendy Walvante

February 27th

Joshua Evavold

February 28th

Mary Johnsrud

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If I don’t have your

birth date or if I have it

listed incorrectly please

e-mail or call me -

747-2273 /

[email protected]

June

BIRTHDAYS

GRUE women meeting:

Tuesday, February 18th @ 1:30 pm.

@ Battle Lake Nursing Home

Ruth / Rebecca Circle meeting:

Tuesday, February 18th , 9:30am @ Peace

Dorothy Sorenson hosting

Thank you to the Peace WELCA ladies for

the nice card and gift card .

It is always nice to be remembered :

Brenda Risbrudt

Noon Lenten services are starting the last

week of February and the month of March, we

are looking for volunteers to make soup for

these Wednesday’s

Please Contact Ione Quam 218-747-2838 or

call the church office 218-747-2273 if you

would like to volunteer. Thank You….

PEACE COUNCIL NEWS

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Annual Meeting – January 26, 2020

Peace Lutheran Church President, Justin Anderson called meeting to order following morning worship.

Opening Comments by Pastor Dan Hermanson

Additions to the agenda: None

M/S/C to approve 2019 annual meeting minutes.

No Questions from congregation regarding Committee Reports provided in booklet.

Elections:

2020 Nominating Committee

Congregation – Janet Novak. Hearing no other volunteers or nominations, motion was made for council to

appoint two more.

Church Council-Kristyn Fick and Donna Grover

Luther Crest Delegates: Gene Jensen, Lynn Jensen and Janet Novak

NW MN Assembly: Usually this is council president. President Justin requested council to appoint when they

meet.

Old Business: None

New Business:

Budgets: Treasurer Tim Cunningham shared a few clarifying comments including increases in both supply

pastor fee and maintenance budget for Peace.

M/S/C to approve the Parish Budget as presented

M/S/C to approve the Peace Budget as presented

New Council Members – Don Hanson and Duane Spielman. Teresa Magnuson staying on another term.

Outgoing Members – Justin Anderson and Janet Novak

President Justin thanked Pastor Kunz, call committee and outgoing secretary, Janet Novak for their work. He

also expressed appreciation for Pastor Dan Hermanson accepting our call.

M/S/C to adjourn annual meeting. Meeting closed with invitation to brunch and fellowship.

Janet Novak, Peace Council Secretary

Correction to report: It was learned later in day Teresa Magnuson would not be continuing on council.

GRUE COUNCIL Grue Church Council Meeting 1-19-2020 after Annual meeting

01- 19-2020

Present: Les, Greg, Alex, Char, Denise, Andrea & Randy

Absent: Laura

Meeting was called to order by President Les Evavold.

Secretary’s Report: MSC

Committees:

Same as last year with the following changes: (you’ll have to submit the new list in the

newsletter) Remove Marlys from all committees.

Delegates NW Synod: Darlane and June

2019 Nominating: Darlane and Kathy ML

Audit: Missy Barry and Jordan Lillemon

Cemetery: Remove Mike, tentative replace Greg.

Education: Replace Char with Chelsy Moe

Budget: remove Chad and add Randy Heibel

Pastor Support Committee: Randy Heibel, Andrea Ness, Jordan Lillemon.,Bea Runningen

Meeting adjourned. Secretary, Andrea Ness

W.I.N.G.S News

W.I.N.G.S –Witness in God’s Service We had a great meeting Jan 8th at Peace Lutheran church. Don H. and Crystal S. helped make

sure all of the kids signed in and Don was a huge help with crowd control. Claudia C. led us

in prayer and Dave C. introduced a lesson on Temptation through a video for the kids. The

video was GREAT!!! The kids seemed to enjoy it, and that was great to hear. Carol D. made

us all great home-made buns with ham; we also had home-made bars from Carol D. and Dee

H.; Lois E. Crystal S. and Donita S. helped serve the rest of the lunch of carrots, apple slices

and cheese slices. We had four 6th graders help serve pop and the kids helped clean tables and

put away chairs; GREAT JOB KIDS! Candy C. led us in music and before leaving the kids

made Valentines to be distributed in February. WE ALSO RECEIVED NUMEROUS

DONATIONS FOR RED LAKE NATION: mittens, winter coats, clothes, and

toiletries. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WERE ABLE TO DONATE.

Grue Congregational Annual Meeting 1-19-20

President Les Evavold called meeting to order.

Pastor Dan led with devotions, pastor updates and prayer.

Any additions to agenda? Harvest Meal.

Secretary’s report: m/s/c

Written Reports: Greg motioned to accept written reports. Denise seconded.

Treasurers Report: Chad gave an overview of the 2019 budget.

Discussed implementing auto-pay so members unable to attend church could still have the opportunity to con-

tribute which could be instrumental in meeting our 2020 budget which increases by $8000. MSC June/Darlane

Elections: Records show no one is going off council this year. Les will work with June to clarify the terms for

each council member.

Treasurer: Chad’s term is done. Les was willing to fill that role and serve as council President but our constitu-

tion states an officer cannot hold two offices. Denise made a motion to elect Randy Heibel as Treasurer. Sec-

onded by June. Motion made by Scott Juven that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast. Annah

seconded. Motion carried. Chad was thanked for his years of serving as our treasurer. He will help Randy with

the transition.

Darlane and June volunteered to go to Synod convention. M/SC

Luther Crest Annual Meeting: M/S/C to allow anyone willing to go to be our representatives from

Grue. Notify Les Evavold if willing to go.

Darlane and Kathy ML volunteered to be on nominating committee. There is an opening for one more. Contact

Les Evavold if willing to volunteer for this committee.

M/S/C to approve budgets.

Long Range Planning: We are please we have met one long range goal of calling a pastor. Building-wise: Lou-

vers still need to be done and we are looking at replacing the deck on the south side of the church. The build-

ing committee will look into getting bids for both wood and maintenance free.

Fundraisers:

Pork Chop Feed: This will be held the first Sunday in May. Chad and Greg volunteered to chair.

Fall Breakfast: If we have volunteers willing to chair let council knows. Silent auction TBD due to decrease in

items. Consider having a larger bake sale instead. The Ashby Legion has been reserved for September 27.

Other business:

Annual Church Cleaning with potluck set for April 18th.

Harvest Meal: Darlane and Scott volunteered to chair this if there are enough people willing to volunteer. The

date for this will be 11/21.

M/S/C to adjourn meeting. Closed with Lord’s Prayer.

Secretary, Andrea Ness

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