Prayer list and announcements for March 20

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Phoenix Burmeister,  Tyler Hatzenbeller, Burton Paynter, Drucilla Hinrichs,

Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Bob 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

March 20^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                    10AM Hecla UMW

                     7PM Cancer support Group @ Britton Presbyterian

March 22^nd 7PM Hecla Bible Study

March 23^rd 6PM Lenten Service at Claremont

                    7:30PM Lenten Service at Trinity Lutheran-Houghton

March 24^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

                    2PM Claremont UMW

March 27^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                    3:30PM Confirmation

                    7PM Hecla couples group

March 30^th  6PM Lenten Service at Claremont

                    7:30PM Lenten Service Hecla UMC

                   

Thoughts to Ponder

“Get these three principles fixed in your hearts: that things eternal are much more considerable than things temporal; that things not see area s certain as the things that are seen; that upon your present choice depends your eternal lot. Choose Christ and his ways, and you are blessed forever; refuse and you are undone forever.”         John Wesley (Classics of Western Spirituality)

Claremont: Once again we will be having a light supper after the Lenten service. Volunteers are still needed for April 13^th.  A sign up sheet is available on the entry table in the narthex. Thank you in advance for volunteering for this ministry of fellowship.

Spring begins today, both on the calendar and in the melting of the snow. We are beginning to see different colors other than white. Flooding is once again a concern in our area. Planning for the rising water is going on around us. I encourage you to take belongings and place them on higher levels. The UMC Dakotas Conference is gearing up to be ready for needs as they arise. There are three things each of us can do to help out: 1.) Be proactive and purchase supplies ahead of time that will be needed to deal with the waters; 2) check with neighbors and friends to make sure they are ready and if they are unable to do the proactive activities--let Pastor Nancy know so help can be arranged for them; and 3) Continue to pray for strengthen and endurance.

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 a vast majority of different ways.