Prayer list and announcements for February 13

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Drucilla Hinrichs, Brianna Sanderson,  Jim Reickman,  Paul Feser, Lorraine Feser, Dale Kurth, Bill Vander Vorst, Don & Marj Hinrichs,, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Becky Berreth, Ron Frohling, Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

 Bonnie (Judy’s sister)

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh, Lee Osterloh

Those needing Comfort and Strength

Family of Dale Stanley

Upcoming Events

February 13^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                        12N Claremont Administrative Council

                        3:30PM Confirmation

February 15^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

February 16^th 6:15PM Claremont UMYF to Groton UMC

February 17^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

                        2PM Claremont UMW

                        7PM Worship Planning Meeting in Claremont

February 19-20^th Youth & Pastor on Ski Trip to Storm Mountain

February 20^th 10AM Hecla UME

February 22^nd 7PM Hecla Bible Study

February 23^rd 7PM Hecla Youth Group at St. John’s

February 24^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

February 27^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

March 1^st 7PM Hecla Bible Study

March 2^nd 7PM Claremont Youth Group

Thoughts to Ponder

"Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness and depression of the soul." ~ St. John Chrysotom 

The Youth Group of Hecla and Claremont has been invited to join Groton UMYF on a ski trip, February 19^th through the 21^st  at Storm Mountain. The cost is approximately $125 which will include lodging, meals, transportation, entrance to a indoor water park and cost of ski pass. Cost

of food while traveling will be extra. If the youth are interested in participating, please contact Pastor Nancy by January 30^th. We will leave at 7AM from Groton UMC on Saturday morning and return after breakfast on Monday morning. 

Nominations Form:  Make a Difference with your gifts and talents

 The new Platform for Ministry adopted at last year's annual conference is in the process of coming together.  In this process is the need for the formation of temporary task forces, committees and work groups.  The nomination committee has put together an application form that gives all clergy and laity an opportunity to express an area of interest in which they would be willing to serve.  If you are interested please contact Pastor Nancy for information on getting the form.

Donations are still being requested to help defray the cost of the Welcome Banner/pennant with the Church’s name on it for Claremont’s 125^th celebration. This banner has been ordered and will be hung on one of the street light poles for all to see, not only during the celebration for a long time to come. Please prayerfully consider how you are able to help with this cost. A donation of $5 will go a long way toward the payment for the banner/pennant.

North Highland UMC in Aberdeen has a parishioner who works in Instructional Design at Northern State.  She and a colleague will be offering a session on Digital Safety (cell phones, computers, Facebook, cyber bullying, and overall online safety) on February 17th at 7:00 at North Highland UMC.  Strategies for digital safety, information, and guidelines to help adults and youth learn about potential dangers will be discussed.  Adults and youth are invited and welcome to attend.

The Lenten season begins on Wednesday, March 9^th with Ash Wednesday Services. Worship times will be posted in the next week. We will continue the tradition of an evening meal with after the service in Claremont or before the service in Hecla. Sign up sheets will be placed in the narthex in the next week.