Prayer list and announcements for March 27

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

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

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

March 27^th 7:45AM Hecla Bible Study

                    3:30PM Confirmation

                    7PM Hecla Couples group

March 29^th 12-5PM United Blood

Services Blood Drive

                     7PM Hecla Bible Study

March 30^th  6PM Lenten Service at Claremont

                    7:30PM Lenten Service Hecla UMC

March 31^st 9AM Claremont Bible Study

April 2^nd   8-9AM Breakfast w/Pastor at Claremont

                  10AM “Shack” Study

April  6^th 6PM Claremont Lenten Service

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

                   

Thoughts to Ponder

Worship of God must come from our spirits, from deep within. It is not an outward series of actions for others to notice. It is not even following the motions of tradition you’ve appreciated for years. Worship is a stirring in your soul that resonates with the truth of who God is. It is an inward movement, drawing you closer to God in the core of your being, for Jesus told the Samaritan woman that we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Why? Because God is a spirit., He seeks those who will worship truly, not those who are just putting on a good show. 

    From the Easter Experience Devotional, Day 11.

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. 

United Blood Services will be hosting a

Blood Drive

on Tuesday, March 29^th at Claremont UMC from 12:30-5PM. Please call Leah at 888-221-3520 or go to http://www.bloodhero.com/, enter “Claremont” as the sponsor code, to make an appointment to donate. Thank you in advance for participating in this life giving, life saving event.

Pastor Nancy invites Hecla & Claremont to come and join her for Breakfast on Saturday, April 2^nd from 8-9AM. Come and join in a time of fellowship and food.