Prayer list and announcements from 10-16-10

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

 Verl Cutler, Eunice Sperry,  Don Hinrichs, Shari Freeland,  Nnea Stanley,   Pete Carlson, Lane Sanderson, Charlie Berg,  James Pulfrey, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Rev. Wayne & Annie Teiszen

Robert Lewis,  Ben Hanson, Floyd Mertz, Bonnie (Judy’s sister),

Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh, Lee Osterloh

Those needing comfort

Family of Lyle Buffington

Upcoming Events

Oct. 17^th 11:45AM Finance Update in Claremont

Oct. 17^th 7PM Hecla Couples Group

Oct 20^th 7PM Hecla UMW

              7PM Claremont Youth

Oct 21^st 9:30AM Claremont Bible Study

Oct 21^st 2PM Claremont UMW

Oct 24^th 12noon Claremont Administrative council

Oct 24^th 3:30PM Confirmation

Oct 27^th 7PM Hecla Youth at St. John’s

Oct 29-30 MS Fall Retreat at Rose Hill E. Free Church

Thoughts to Ponder

The notion of growing in faith is central to the Christian faith. Faith is not static but dynamic. It requires cultivation. Founder of Methodism, John Wesley, was as passionate about Christians maturing toward the fullness of faith as he was about inviting Christians into the beginnings of faith. He called early Methodists to practices that fostered faith through learning in community, which results in the steady withering of the old nature while nurturing the fruit of the Spirit. This steady maturing, full of setbacks, distractions, and missteps for sure, is the perfecting of the soul in love, growing in the image of God, fostering of an inner holiness. The end toward which we strive is having the same mind in us that is in Christ Jesus.

The 4^th Annual Fall Middle School Retreat is scheduled for October 29-30^th at Rose Hill E. Free Church. It begins at 5PM and will be done at approximately noon on Saturday. The cost is $6. We will also be doing a mission project of making health kits for UMCOR. Transportation will leave Claremont UMC at 4PM on the 29^th. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you will be attending.

There will be a financial presentation at the end of the worship service in Claremont on October 17^th. It will be a short presentation from the Administrative and Finance teams. Plan on attending and get updated on what’s going on in the church.

Thank you to everyone who donated food, give a way items, served, helped plan and/or participated in any way for the Hunter’s Breakfast. Your efforts helped to make this event a success.

The youth are currently doing a fundraiser for a mission trip next summer. They are selling greenery that will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving. Please consider how you can help the youth  raise funds to go and be the hands and feet of Jesus.

October 31^st is the last Fifth Sunday of the year. For this special Sunday we are asking for donations of underwear and socks to be sent to the Tree of Life. All sizes are needed and for both genders. If you are unable to buy the items, cash donations will be accepted and forwarded to the Tree of Life. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Hecla will once again host their annual Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 7^th beginning at 5PM. Sign up sheets for food donations and supplies are on the counter in the kitchen. Calls will be made requesting assistance for food preparation and serving on that Sunday. Please prayerfully consider how you are able to assist with this community project.

Announcements and prayer list from 10-10

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

 Verl Cutler, Eunice Sperry,  Don Hinrichs, Shari Freeland,  Nnea Stanley, Marsha Cutler,  Pete Carlson, Lane Sanderson, Charlie Berg,

James Pulfrey, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker,

 Rev. Wayne & Annie Teiszen

Robert Lewis,  Nick Leigh, Ben Hanson, Floyd Mertz,

 Bonnie (Judy’s sister),

Betty Knecht (Wayne’s niece).

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh, Lee Osterloh

Those needing comfort

Family of Lyle Buffington

Upcoming Events

Oct 10^th Claremont Mission Committee meeting after worship

Oct 10^th 7:45 AM Hecla Bible Study

Oct 10^th 3:30PM Confirmation

Oct 10^th 7PM Claremont Couples Group

Oct. 11^th 6:30PM PPRC meeting in Hecla

Oct. 11^th 8PM Claremont Finance Meeting

Oct. 13^th 7PM Hecla Youth Group at UMC

Oct. 13^th 8PM Hecla Administrative Council

Oct. 14^th 9:30AM Claremont Bible Study

Oct. 16^th 8-10:30AM Hunter’s Breakfast at Claremont

Oct. 17^th 11:45AM Finance Update in Claremont

Oct. 17^th 7PM Hecla Couples Group

Oct 20^th 7PM Hecla UMW

              7PM Claremont Youth

Thoughts to Ponder

God uses worship to: transform lives, heal wounded souls, renew hope, shape decisions, provoke change, inspire compassion, bind people to one another. Through Passionate worship, God draws people to Christ, deepens understanding and relationship with Christ, and over time transforms lives as disciples grow in the image of Christ. Passionate Worship is alive, authentic, fresh and engaging.

The 4^th Annual Fall Middle School Retreat is scheduled for October 29-30^th at Rose Hill E. Free Church. It begins at 5PM and will be done at approximately noon on Saturday. The cost is $6. We will also be doing a mission project of making health kits for UMCOR. Transportation will leave Claremont UMC at 4PM on the 29^th. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you will be attending.

Claremont will be hosting a Fall Hunter’s Breakfast on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 8AM-10:30AM. Cost: donations. A signup sheet is on the entry table for helping in various areas. Please prayerfully consider how you can help with this fund-raiser for the church.

Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, October 10^th at 3:30PM at Claremont UMC. Please be in prayer for the leaders, mentors and youth as we go through this time of learning more about our faith and what it means to be a Christian and in being a member of a United Methodist Church.

There will be a financial presentation at the end of the worship service in Claremont on October 17^th. It will be a short presentation from the Administrative and Finance teams. Plan on attending and get updated on what’s going on in the church.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hecla is hosting a Chicken Supper & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 16^th from 5:30-8:30PM. Cost: Adults $7, children 12 and under $4. There will be four raffle items available-tickets are $1 or six for $5.