prayer list and announcements for April 3

As you know by now, Rick & Carla Pahl lost their home and all of their belongings in a fire on Saturday, March 19^th. The community of Claremont is planning a household shower to help them set up their new home. A date is pending at this time. A fund has been set up at First State Bank (Claremont, Groton, Langford & Columbia) for anyone wishing to make cash donations. The family is also registering at Shopko, Target and Menards for items they will need. Thank you in advance for your prayers and your generosity in helping the Pahl’s get back into a home.

The devastation of the destruction and ongoing crises in Japan seems insurmountable. The loss of lives alone is overwhelming. Please continue to lift this country and its people in prayer. Our own UMCOR  is responding to the disaster and bringing a piece of hope to their lives. Please be mindful of ways you may be able to reach out to the people of Japan who have literally had their lives turned upside down and inside out. Pray for the people and for those who respond to help in so many different ways. 

Anyone wishing to bring an Easter Lily, daffodils or tulips to enhance our worship area on Easter Sunday is encouraged to do so. The more flowers we have the better. If you would like to give them in honor/memory of someone, let Pastor Nancy know by April 18^th and it will be included in the bulletin. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Claremont’s UMYF will be hosting a breakfast prior to the service on Easter Sunday. It will be served from 9-9:45AM. Donations received will be used to help with the Mission trip in August.

On Sunday, April 10^th a special offering will be received to support One Great Hour of Sharing. Proceeds enable UMCOR to continue their relief efforts around the world when disasters strike. Prayerfully consider how God is asking you to respond.

Pastor is looking for volunteers to attend the School of Ministry in Bismarck, ND on May 2-4^th. The topic is on worship planning and on how we can encourage an increase in worship attendance. The speakers are from the Church of the Resurrection. Please contact Pastor Nancy if you are interested in attending with her. Registration deadline is April 15^th.

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Lane Sanderson, Terry Olson, Rick Pahl Family, Phoenix Burmeister, Kelly & Jesse Burmeister, Tyler Hatzenbeller, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Leroy Bagley, Dean Haaland, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister,) Sarah Freeland, Becky Berreth,  Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

 Bonnie (Judy’s sister)

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh

Upcoming Events

April 5^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

April  6^th 6PM Claremont Lenten Service

                 7:30PM Hecla Lenten Service at St. John’s Lutheran

                 7PM Claremont UMYF

April 7^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

April 10^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                 12Noon Claremont Administrative Council

                 3:30PM Confirmation

April 12^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

                 8PM Hecla Administrative Council

April 13^th 6PM Lenten Service-Claremont

                 7:30PM Lenten Service at Trinity Lutheran-Houghton

                 7:30PM Claremont Evening Circle

April 14^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

                   

Thoughts to Ponder

“When I cannot understand my Father’s leading,

And it seems to be but hard and cruel fate,

Still I hear that gentle whisper ever pleading,

God is working, God is faithful, ONLY WAIT.”

       L.B. Cowman, Streams in the Desert.