Prayer list and announcements for April17

 

In Our Prayers

Those needing strength and healing:

Lane Sanderson,  Rick Pahl Family, Phoenix Burmeister,  Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Pete Carlson, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Dawn Frohling, Michael Ford, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Leroy Bagley, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)  Roy T., Gene Fruedenthal, Floyd Mertz,

Those serving with our military overseas:

Jamie Morris, Travis Bailey, Nick Leigh

Upcoming Events

April 17^th Palm Sunday Services

                 7PM Hecla Couple’s Group

April 19^th 7PM Hecla Bible Study

April 20^th 7PM Claremont UMYF

                  7PM Hecla UMW

April 21^st 6PM Holy Thursday Service-Claremont

                 7:30PM Hecla Holy Thursday Service-St. John’s Lutheran

April 22^nd 6PM Claremont Good Friday Service

                  7:30PM Hecla Good Friday Service at UMC

April 24^th  7AM Easter Service at Hecla UMC followed by potluck

                   9:00AM Claremont UMYF serves light Breakfast

                   10:00AM Claremont Easter Service

  

Thoughts to Ponder

“Do you find yourself striving for good works to the point that you want others to know you by your actions? You may have developed a reputation for being someone responsible, creative, smart, or successful based on the things you have done. You want others to see the works of your hands. But Jesus clearly tells us, ‘It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless.’ Quit striving for recognition based on your accomplishments and instead embrace the work of Jesus on the cross—it is by His actions that we have life. That is what we are to boast of; that is where we are to find our identity.”    From The Easter Experience Devotional’ Day 32

Contact information:

Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831;  Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388

Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net 

An Open House Shower & Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 17^th from 2-4PM at Legion Hall in Claremont for the Pahl family. As you may remember they lost their home and all belongings in a fire on March 19^th. Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity in helping the family get on their feet.

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. For those in Claremont, Jennifer Gustafson has volunteered to pick them up and bring them to the church for those who wish to have her do it for them. Please sign up by April 17^th. She will let you know the cost.

Claremont’s UMYF will be hosting a light 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.

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 (UMC). Please contact Pastor Nancy if you are interested in attending with her. Registration deadline is April 17^th.

The announcement regarding the formation of a three point parish between Britton, Claremont and Hecla was announced last week. If you have suggestions/ideas for the representatives from each church to consider how it will be organized, please speak to your representatives or Pastor Nancy as soon as possible. Meetings will begin after Easter to begin writing a document of agreement with the goal of having it completed by beginning to mid June. Please give us your feedback so we may adequately represent you during these meetings.

Thank you to Bob & Janet Graf for the palm branches given to Hecla UMC in memory of their son and grandson.