Prayer list & announcements for February 6th

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

 Jim Reickman,  Paul Feser, Lorraine Feser, Dale Kurth, Bill Vander Vorst, Don & Marj Hinrichs,, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes,

Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

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 6^th Holy Communion

                    7:45 AM Hecla Bible Study

February 7^th Pastor Nancy out of town

February 8^th 6:30PM “Woman of Moderation” Study

February 9^th 7PM Hecla Youth Group at UMC

February 9^th 7:30PM Claremont Circle

February 9^th 8:15PM Hecla Administrative Council

February 10^th 9:00AM Claremont Bible Study

                       7:30PM “Shack” Study

February 13^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                        3:30PM Confirmation

February 15^th 6:30PM Hecla Bible Study

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

February 17^th 9:30AM Claremont Bible Study

                        2PM Claremont UMW

                        7PM Worship Planning Meeting in Claremont

Thoughts to Ponder

We like to think that worry works for us. It reminds us what needs to get done or it motivates us to get to the next step. But the truth of the matter is this: worry works on us; it doesn’t work for us. It will steal life and create relational difficulties. Until we get something that works better than worry, we are going to keep worrying.                     Rev. Tom Holladay, Saddleback Church

“Don’t worry about anything …” Philippians 4:6a (LB)

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.

Thank you to all who generously gave food and cash to help support the Marshall County Food Pantry. Your efforts will help many who would otherwise go without.

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.