Announcements and Prayer list for December 5th

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Dale Kurth, Bill Vander Vorst, Don Hinrichs,  Nnea Stanley, Pete Carlson, Lane Sanderson, Charlie Berg,  Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Rev. Wayne & Annie Teiszen

Carl (Judy’s Uncle), Lee Schneider, Brian Schroeder, Erna Wolf,

 Barb Lewis, Floyd Mertz, Bonnie (Judy’s sister),

Haiti VIM team and those living in Haiti

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh, Lee Osterloh

Those needing Comfort & Strength

Family of Mae Richter, Family of Mike Traxinger,Sr

Upcoming Events

December 5^th 9:00AM Claremont Worship

                        10:30AM Hecla Worship

                        2-4:30PM Confirmation

December 8^th 7PM Hecla Youth Group at UMC

                        8:15PM Hecla Admin Council

December 9^th 9:30AM Claremont Bible Study

December 12^th 5:30PM Community Christmas Dinner followed by Evening of Music in Claremont

December 14^th 7:30PM “Shack” Study

December 15^th 7PM Claremont & Hecla Youth Christmas Party at St John’s in Hecla

                           7PM Hecla UMW

December 16^th 9:30AM Claremont Bible Study

                          ?6PM Marshall County Food Pantry Project

Thoughts to Ponder

 The world’s idea of joy is to have one’s fancy tickled, to be amused, to be made happy and merry whatever it takes. As long as people get their way, as long as things are rosy, then the world the world thinks there is cause for joy. In fact, from the opening chapters to the end of the Bible we find the opposite is true. When people get their way, when one’s sinful self directs life and actions to pursue joy and self satisfaction, misery and sorrow often follow. Sin and living in a sinful world interferes and hinders the joy God gives us to experience in our lives.

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Sunday, Dec. 12^th Claremont will be hosting a Community Christmas Dinner followed by an Evening of Music. The dinner will begin at 5:30PM and the music will begin at 7PM. All are invited to attend and join in a time of food, fun, fellowship and Christmas music.

Sign  sheets to help with the meal are on the table in the entryway.

Sunday School classes will present their Christmas Program during the worship service on Sunday, December 19^th. Plan on attending and being a part of this joyous presentation of Christ’s birth.

Claremont & Hecla UMC are accepting donations of mittens, hats, gloves and scarves during this season of Advent. Please bring your donations and place them on the tree at the entrance to fellowship hall in Claremont or under the tree in Hecla. They will be sent to the Tree of Life and other mission needs in the area.  

Hecla UMC invites you to come and join them for a time of Christmas Caroling on Sunday, Dec. 19^th at 4:30PM. Dress warm and come and join us in a time of sharing the message of Christ’s birth through song. After the caroling we will gather for refreshments and fellowship. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

December 16^th the Claremont Youth Group will be going to help put together the Christmas boxes at the Marshall County Food Pantry. Look for the times in next week’s bulletin. Volunteers are also needed during the hours of 10-12 on Friday December 17^th and Saturday, December 18^th. Please let Pastor Nancy know if you are able to help with this important time of service to those in need.

Christmas Eve Services will be at the following times:

Hecla UMC                 5PM

Claremont UMC          7PM