Prayer list & announcements for February 20th

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Kathryn Cutler, Tyler Hatzenbeller, Burton Paynter, Drucilla Hinrichs,

Brianna Sanderson, Paul Feser, Lorraine Feser, Dale Kurth,

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 Jim Reickman

Upcoming Events

February 19-21st^h Youth & Pastor on Ski Trip to Storm Mountain

February 20^th 10AM Hecla UMW; Cancer Support Group 7pm at          

                          Britton Presbyterian Church

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

                         3:30pm Confirmation

                         7PM Hecla’s Couple’s Group

March 1^st 7PM Hecla Bible Study

March 2^nd 7PM Claremont Youth Group

March 3^rd 7PM “Shack” Study

Thoughts to Ponder

“When you say what God says (confession), you begin to think what God thinks (repentance). So let this [Scripture] be your confession of faith. And let it be the foundation on which you build your new life. This is not the power of positive thinking. It’s not your good thoughts that will turn your life around. God’s power will turn your life around. He’s just asking you to believe he is who he says he is, believe you are who he says you are, and then live like you believe those things. Does that mean bad things will stop happening? No. But it does mean you will experience many more victories than losses because the Word of God is at work in you.”                                            Rev. Buddy Owens, Saddleback Church

   Join us for our first "Father Son Retreat" at Wesley Acres Camp, Friday March 25-27! This is a gathering just for the guys, a weekend filled with campfires, fellowship, indoor & outdoor fun. Bring your son(s) and father(s) of all ages - or your grandson(s), uncle(s), nephew(s), or an adult male mentor.  Register online at wesleyacrescamp.org and click on 2011 camps. Registration deadline is March 18 to allow time to complete the required background check for all adult participants.

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.

Hecla UMC: Plans are being made to paint the church in May. The Administrative Council is asking that you consider donating money toward the purchase of the paint. Donations can be made at any time by putting it in the offering and designating it as donation for paint or given to Judy Lloyd, financial secretary. Please prayerfully consider how you are being called to assist with this project—financially, labor, donation of equipment, etc. Everyone’s help is needed to make this a successful project. Thank you in advance for your help.

Lent is just around the corner. Ash Wednesday is March 9^th. Claremont will have services at 6PM followed by a meal beginning on March 9^th. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex for volunteers. Hecla will be having services at 7:30PM in cooperation with St. John’s Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran in Houghton. Not all plans have been completed at this time. When the schedule has been completed it will be posted in the bulletin and newsletter.