SEPTEMBER WE CELEBRATE these young persons who will be confirmed in faith on Sunday, September 23, 2018

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1 PEACE GRUE AN ELCA PARISH TO BECOME THE VOICE AND HANDS OF JESUS Inside this issue: Pastor s Central Thoughts 2 3 Pastoral Visitation List 4 PEACE Sunday school News 5 PEACE Acolyte s 6 Pastor Support Team 6 BIRTHDAYS-September 7 W.I.N.G.S. 7 GRUE Fall Fundraiser 8 Peace Council Minutes 9 Grue Council Minutes 10 Parish Council Minute 11 PEACE WELCA News 12 GRUE WELCA news 12 Peace WELCA bazaar 13 Fundraiser s 14 during worship service on Sunday, September 16th SEPTEMBER 2018 WE CELEBRATE these young persons who will be confirmed in faith on Sunday, September 23, 2018 Robert Anderson, Madison Bestul Jade Bjornson, Alexander Hanson, Tarryn Hill, Katherine Jensen, Jacob Rein, Molly Sorenson & Madeline Thompson The banquet honoring these young people will be on September 16th 5:00p.m. photos and rehearsal with dinner at 6:00 p.m., at GRUE Church. Those receiving invitations are strongly encouraged to RSVP to assist the serving group in preparing sufficient food. Thank you! The Rite of Confirmation on September 23rd at both congregations, is a wonderful time for all of us to renew and affirm our baptism promises and intentions. Holy Communion will be celebrated. WORSHIP TIMES CHANGE SEPTEMBER thru DECEMBER: PEACE service 9am / SS 10:15am GRUE service 10:45am / SS 9:30am

2 Page 2 CENTRAL THOUGHTS September 2018 A New Year in September A New Season of Opportunity Autumn's Majesty Patricia L. Cisco Sun with his artistic touch, streaks skies of blue with rosy blush, trimming Oak and Maple too, crimson reds with yellow hue. Birch and Hemlock, purple and gold, apples, pumpkins bright and bold, burns by day and cools by night, cloaking trees in fiery might. Wispy winds and tumbling leaves, cypress scents within the breeze, starry eves and harvest moon, sets the stage for crickets' tune. As spiders spin their tapestry and crickets sing in symphony, their final song of destiny, it's clear for all the world to see, Autumn's vibrant majesty! Everyone has their own image of Autumn. What is, to them, the perfect idea of the season. Fall leaves, their sound. Vibrant colors. Cool nights. Football, hunting, school. What is your picture-perfect image of Fall? For me, Fall also includes the image of a new church year. Summer activities winding down and Autumn s demands start up. Fall says Sunday School, Confirmation instructions, Fall Harvest Meals, and an upswing in attendance on Sundays. Along with this comes new opportunities for growth and learning. I get excited about what this year will be like. A returning class and a new class of Confirmation students coming to learn at the beginning of September. A group of nine students who will Affirm their Baptism at the end of September. Adults who will come to review what they learned so many years ago and then re-affirm their baptismal faith on October 28 th, Reformation Sunday. All of the above is a part of the season of Autumn. May you enjoy it all. Have a continued, blessed Pentecost and Autumns, May God move in your life. Thanks be to God! Pastor Kent

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4 Page 4 PASTORAL VISITATION LIST HOME Corrine Dahlen Robert Hoff Gayle & Renee Langlie Jean Wick Mary Jo Beck ASHBY ASSISTED LIVING Wanda Risbrudt Donna Knutson Francis Iverson Delores Bertram ALEXANDRIA Linda Boe Alex Assisted Living Francis Beck Alex Assisted Living Darel Runningen Alex Assisted Living Vernie Alvstad Grand Arbor BARRETT HEALTHCARE Leroy & Janice Bah BATTLE LAKE Joyce Evavold Good Samaritan EVANSVILLE Faye Evavold Care Campus Ralph Olson Care Campus, Assisted Living FERGUS FALLS Ruben Runningen VA Home ELBOW LAKE Ardis Alvstad - Vart Hjem Laverne Peterson - Vart Hjem Dorothy Albertson-VartHjem If there is someone missing on this list, please contact Pastor Kent by phone or text [ , or by [kkrumwiede001@luthersem.edu]. Pastor Kent Krumwiede kkrumwiede001@luthersem.edu Cell phone: [Call, leave message, or text (please leave your name - Pastor does not have everyone's name in the cell yet) June Parish Office Parish Office: peace@prtel.com

5 Page 5 PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL September 9h PEACE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR September and October 2017 PEACE SERVICE 9:00AM / SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15AM Sunday School Teachers meet after Worship 10:00 a.m. September 16h 10:15 1 st Day of Sunday School Rally Day Tote Bags to Preschoolers, 3 rd Graders Receive Bibles, 4 th Graders Receive Small Catechism, Investiture of Teachers, Confirmation Investiture & Blessing of Backpacks during Church September 23rd 10:15 September 30th 10:15 October 7th 10:15 October 14h 10:15 October 21st October 28h NO SUNDAY SCHOOL MEA Weekend 10:15 SS Sings ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH AND PARENTS Sunday, September 16th marks the kickoff for classes to begin again. Bibles, Catechisms, and tote bags will be distributed to pre-school, third and fourth graders. There will also be a blessing of backpacks for all students in school. Bring yours on the 16th and be reminded that Jesus goes with you through the halls and classrooms everyday. Please make it a point to attend worship that Sunday! Sunday School teachers will be installed on that day as well. -MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD S FAITH. CONFIRMATION News This year s orientation meeting for youth, parents & faith partners of confirmation age will be held on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:00 at Peace church. Youth will be invited to sign and bring their covenants to worship on Sunday, September 9th. FAITH PARTNERS A very important part of the confirmation years is developing a relationship with an experienced Christian. We invite each student to choose someone from the congregation, who will spend time with them talking and learning about the faith. We ask that each pair spend a minimum of three sessions together in a year, and the adult is asked to submit a short report of the experience. You don t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to listen.

6 Page 6 PEACE ACOLYTE SCHEDULE September & October 2018 September Richie Johnson & Hannah Johnson 9-16 Zach Fagre & Kellen Dahlen 9-23 Ethan Johnsrud & Sam Sorenson 9-30 Hannah Johnson &n Carson Spangler October Kaylee & Jessica Schlundt Mya Roley & Kellen Dahlen Torin & Addie Olson Levi Rossum & Carter Spangler Pastor Support Team Pastor Support Team met with Pastor Kent on Wednesday, August 15th. Present were Wayne Vorland, Carol Koefod, Randy Heibel, Marlys Klimp, Val Fick, Jordan Lillemoen, Pastor Kent and Council Presidents, Les Evavold and Justin Anderson. We reviewed the profile established by the Call Committee, being: it was important that our pastor live in our community and be part of our social lives; someone that was comfortable working with the youth and calling on, not only just elderly and shut ins but all parishioners, recognizing it could be a challenge working with all ends of the age spectrum. It was important to have a pastor that was comfortable doing outreach in the community to meet people. Most of the discussion was on restructuring or reestablishing the youth group, again encouraging the use of the Education Team to help find adult leaders and ideas for meeting places and activities. It was strongly suggested to utilize our office staff office to lighten his work load and to review schedules with June and to do a daily log to help organize and prioritize. Pastor Kent asked for a list of 10 families or people from each congregation that we no longer see at weekly worship. We will meet again on Wed, October 24th. Grue Sunday School Grue Sunday school will start on September 16th, small catechism will be given to students that day and blessing of your backpacks so Bring yours on the that day and be reminded that Jesus goes with you through the halls and classrooms everyday.. The Christmas program will be on December 16th at 6:00 pm with Pot Luck at 5:00 pm.

7 Page 7 BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS September 1 st Richard Clemensen September 2 nd Vikki Adams Julie VanSanten September 3 rd Tom Olson September 4 th Mary Jo Beck September 5 th Jonas Johnson September 6 th Peggy Adams Kristin Spangler Owen Runningen September 7 th Lukas Anderson Angie Kamrath September 8 th Jeff Driggins September 9 th Laurie Melberg September 11 th Derreck Hanson Jean Wick September 13 th Kalista Aamot Mikayla Dahlen Tammy Koefod September 15 th Hayley Domek (Barry) Norma Clemensen Sandy Cunningham September 16th Delores Bertram Caitlin Drever (Dahlen) September 17th Leslie Anderson September 18 th Chelsy Ness September 19 th Kyra Aamot Elli Jo Johnsrud Mark Koefod Molly Sorenson September 20 th Roger Langlie Aaron Olson Tonya Stierlen Joyce Evavold September 21 st Troy Langlie September 22 nd Jenna Nelson September 23 rd Taylor Birr September 24 th Patt Lystrom September 25 th Randi Hockert Jordan Lillemon September 26 th Josey Ness September 27 th Lyndee Evavold September 28 th Chase Kamrath September 30 th Tom Gradin ================= If I don t have your birth date or if I have it listed incorrectly please or call me / June- Peace@prtel.com GRUE women meet: Tuesday, September 6:30pm. Carolee Hokanson Hosting 2 GRUE W.I.N.G.S Witness in God s Service We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 3:15pm-5pm. Starting Wednesday, October 3rd Hope to see all of you there lots of fun things to do. Donna Grove # RUTH / REBECCA Circle meeting: Tuesday, September 18th, Peace.

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9 PEACE COUNCIL NEWS Page 9 PEACE COUNCIL MEETING August 8th, 2018 Attending: Wayne Risbrudt, Justin Anderson, Teresa Ohren, Donna Grover, Tim Cunningham, Craig Koefod, Gage Olson, Pastor Kent and Janet Novak Absent: Teresa Magnuson, Harlan Balgaard Devotions were led by Pastor Ken as part of Parish Meeting. M/S/C to accept secretary s report. M/S/C to accept treasurer s report COMMITTEE REPORTS are now sent and read prior to meeting and will be included in newsletter. Highlights mentioned here only where applicable. Education Property & Management- Jack Peterson expressed concern for foundation around building. Teresa took action to ask Terry to examine. Christian Growth- Stewardship-. Pastor s Report OLD BUSINESS 25 th Anniversary celebrating Pelican Lake and Trinity merging into Peace tentatively scheduled for September 16 th with WELCA serving cake. Confirmation: Coordinator one identified, thank you Michelle Gronwold. Still need one more. Seven confirmation students have met requirements. Pastor Kent will continue to work with others to discuss. NEW BUSINESS Altar Candles are leaking. M/S/C to replace as necessary. Next Peace Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 12th. M/S/C to adjourn with Lord s Prayer Janet Novak, Peace Council Secretary Gathered-Renewed-United-Enriched To Become the Voice and Hands of Jesus

10 GRUE COUNCIL NEWS Page 10 Grue Council Meeting August 8, 2018 Members Present: Les, Andrea, June & Denise Secretary s Report: M/S/C Treasurer s Report: No report submitted. Pastor s Report from Parish Meeting: See Parish meeting minutes. OLD BUSINESS: Roofing project is now slated to begin in September. Les will be signing a contract before work begins. NEW BUSINESS: Confirmation Banquet 9/16 at 6pm: Grue s turn to host. There are 9 students total, 1 from Grue, 8 from Peace. Grue Women to serve. Confirmation Gifts/Cake: June will take care of ordering both. June also requested to use the church basement for Jade s Confirmation 9/23. Grue Breakfast/Theme Basket Silent Auction: Kathy ML Evavold and Laura Rasmussen volunteered to chair the meal. Tammy Koefod and Missy Barry will chair the silent auction. Thank You Ladies! The breakfast will be Sunday, September 30 th at the Ashby Legion. June will call to reserve it. Denise reported Sunday School will begin September 16 th. There will be 2 students receiving their small catechism book. The Christmas program will be December 16 th with a potluck meal following. Next meeting September 9 th at 9:30 at Grue Church. Meeting was adjourned with Lord s Prayer. Andrea Ness, Secretary Gathered-Renewed-United-Enriched To Become the Voice and Hands of Jesus

11 PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Page 11 Peace-Grue Parish Council Meeting August 8, 2018 Members Present: Les Evavold, Andrea Ness, June Bjornson & Denise Juven; Justin Anderson, Teresa Ohren, Donna Grover, Tim Cunningham, Janet Novak, Craig Koefod, Gage Olson, Pastor Kent and Wayne Risbrudt. President Les called the meeting to order. Devotions were read by Pastor Kent. Secretary s Report: M/S/C Treasurer s Report: M/S/C Pastor s Report: Remind app has been set up for confirmation parents/students. This is a way to communicate with them. It s free! Confirmation curriculum has been set up and will consist of Bible for the first-year and Catechism for second-year students. Confirmands working on faith statements, were to be turned in the end of July. He has received 5 of 9. Has not had a chance to reach out to those who have not turned it in. Someone has volunteered to be the Confirmation Coordinator for the upcoming year. He would like to resurrect the youth group and has laid out a plan. OLD BUSINESS: Pastor s Housing Situation: Discussed concerns of previous renting situations with Pastor Kent. He is still looking for housing and needs to be out of current rental the end of August. Pastoral Support Update: Justin reported the committee met with Pastor Kent a couple of months ago and plan to meet again next week. Justin has reached out to the Synod for future direction and is waiting for a reply. Pastor encouraged by council to follow-through and contact an advisor or someone he feels comfortable visiting with on a personal level. NEW BUSINESS: Confirmation Banquet 9/16 at 6pm: Grue to host. There are 9 students total, 1 from Grue, 8 from Peace. Grue Women to serve. Council members encouraged to RSVP. Council requested the confirmation students be asked to read their faith statements during the service as was done in the past. Next Parish council meeting will be November 14 th, Grue Church. Meeting was adjourned. Andrea Ness, Secretary Gathered-Renewed-United-Enriched To Become the Voice and Hands of Jesus

12 Page 12 PEACE WELCA NEWS Thank you group 3 for taking care of the Aug volunteer duties and group 4 is doing September. Remember to thank all these volunteers when you see them ushering, serving coffee and communion, etc... Our annual Bazaar is coming up in October. Brenda and Kristin are working as chairs this year. Please say "yes" when they call you. Lynette has made the quilt and tickets will be available and in mailboxes around Sept 1. There has been discussion regarding communion on a weekly basis. If you have a copy of The Lutheran, read BREAD AGAIN on page 23. Jesus, the bread of life, is available to us until we are satisfied. It is a blessing he is available to us every week to strengthen our faith, to comfort our souls and to prepare us for the journey of the next week.grue is hosting the confirmation banquet this year. God's Blessings to all. Val Fick, WELCA President GRUE WELCA NEWS We held our August 8th meeting at Mabeth Jensen s lake home on Eagle Lake. Our Raffle tickets are here for our raffle to be held at our Breakfast and Theme Basket Fall Fundraiser September 30 th, the raffle items are 1 st Prize Winter Scene Painting by Bea Runningen, 2 nd Prize Hoepers Custom Meat Bundle, 3 rd Prize $ dollar meat bundle from JC S Grocery Store, 4 th Prize Jean Quilt. We are also in need of more jeans for our quilts. Winter is coming and quilts will be needed. Next meeting will be held at Grue Church September18th Carolee Hokanson hosting. Your Sister in Christ Hazel Torgrimson

13 Page PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH W.E.L.C.A SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 from 9am-1pm KITCHEN COMMITTEE Terry & Brenda Johnson Shawn & Kristin Spangler Margaret Fagre Cheryl Zimmerman Lowell & Dawn Flewellen Orland & Donna Norenberg Tim & Holly Thompson Chuck & Chile Anderson Jeremy & Jackie Anderson Brad & Teresa Barry Erin Sorenson Angie Kamrath Marie Hoffman Lee Peterson Joyce Lacey Steve Alvstad Jim & Bonite Evavold George & Karen Jordan Teresa Magnasson Jeff & Wendy Merrick Andy & Louise Lang Gretchen Johnson Carmen Odegaard Darryl McNeil & Angie March Kyle Fick Russ & Darcy Sorenson Julie VanSanten Justin Eberhart & Erin Peterson Wayne & Brenda Risbrudt Lunch Menu Gobble-up Turkey 2 kinds of Soup & Pie Coffee and Water DINING ROOM Frank & Janet Novak Mary Johnsrud Allen & Katie Johnson Julie Dahlen&Ryan Henrichs LeRoy & Faye Evavold Aanika Anderson Alan & Kathy Hammer Deanna Aamot Laurie Melberg Jamie Brendmoen Harlan & Mary Ann Balgaard Lisa Krumwiede Andy & Melissa Peterson Jerry & Timona Kaercher Paul & Diane Christensen Dwight Walvatne Larry & Nancy Purdon Robert Moerke Randy & Candy Catoe Gene & Lynn Jensen Cody & Hayley Domek Jim & Pauline Martinson Vance Johnson Tim & Sharon Griep George & Sharon Nelson Jeremy & Jill Evavold Kip & Tonya Nelson Don & JoAnn Vodegel Suzanne Wing David & Donna Grover BAKERY Craig & Carol Koefod Scott Kamrath Jason & Jody Dahlen Mike & Denise Hanson Justin & Leslie Anderson Chuck & Dee Holte Aaron & Melissa Olson Terry & Teresa Ohren Aaron & Amanda Duenow Ryan Sorenson Tom Graham Cathy Frank Kevin Fick Terry & Val Fick Michelle Gronwold Charles Schultz Brandon Anderson Dennis & Kim Anderson Jeff & Virginia Driggins Don Hanson Jack Peterson Paul & Betty Rustad Bradley Anderson Dennis & Dorothy Evavold Al & Bea Hohbein Elli Johnsrud Luther & Marjorie Linnes Benett Grove Robert Rein Donna Lindemeyer Brandon Walvatne AUCTION SETUP TAKE DOWN TABLES Perry & Mona Evavold Troy & Danza Johnsrud Norbert Evavold Edith Johnson Richard & Norma Clemnenson Harlen & Karen Nelson Jonathan Driggens Dorothy Sorenson Roger & Joyce Langlie Gordon & Lynette Rohloff Ione Quam Allen & Linda Boe Linda Ness Troy & Teresa Langlie Wayne & Cindy Vorland Arlan & Roberta Kalvik Andy Aamot Cody & Kayle Johnson Mark & Marcia Koefod Klair & Deb Sorenson Linda Bahnson Jerry & Carol Christenson Jennifer Johnsrud Larry & Heidi Grove Tim & Sandy Cunningham Ray & Carol Dahlen Tammy Bestul Jeff & Missy Evavold Tom & Sam Olson ADVERTISING Teresa Magnuson EVERYONE!! QUILT RAFFLE Val Fick Ione Quam BOUTIQUE Missy & Emily Evavold PRODUCE Lynette Rohloff? CASHIERS Cindy Vorland JoAnn Vodegel?

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