Thursday, June 23, 2011

Prayer list and announcements for June 26th

In Our Prayers
Those needing strength and healing:
Ron Spencer, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Darlene Scott, Jayne Stearns, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)

Those who are experiencing flood waters in both ND and SD and tornados and other disasters across the country.    

Those serving with our military overseas:
 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Those needing comfort and strength:
Family of Gene Rasmussen

Upcoming Events
June 24-26th Hecla Quasi Celebration
June 26th Claremont worship
                Hecla Ecumenical Worship Service
July 1-3rd Claremont Quasi Celebration
July 3rd  Hecla Worship Service
               Britton Worship Service
               Claremont Community Worship in the Park
July 4-5th Pastor’s Day off
July 5th Hecla Bible Study
July 6th  -6PM Office Hours at Britton UMC
               Worship Team Meeting at Britton UMC
July 7th Claremont Bible Study
July 10th Hecla Worship Service
                Claremont Worship Service
                Britton Worship Service


Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com
Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning
Secretary: Judy Pierson
***Service time changes: Claremont celebrates their Quasi on July 1-3rd. The worship services on July 3rd will be at in Hecla, in Britton and in Claremont.

Volunteers are being sought to help with beginning the worship services in each church. The volunteer will begin the service by lifting the announcements, leading the congregation in the call to worship and reading scripture. Sign up sheets are on the entryway table in Claremont and on the bulletin board in Hecla. Please prayerfully consider helping in this important task. Contact Pastor with any questions/concerns.

Pastor Nancy is putting together lists for prayer chains for each church. Please contact her as soon as possible with your email address and/or phone number. Prayerfully consider how you are being called to help in this powerful ministry of the church in lifting each other during difficult times.

The UM Youth Mission trip is planned for August 7th through August 10th. Adults and young people (13 and older) are invited and encouraged to be a part of this time of serving others. We will leave at approximately on the 7th and return on Wednesday morning after breakfast. Please contact Pastor Nancy by July 20th to reserve your place on the team. Almost all of funds have been raised to cover the cost of the trip. We will need adults for supervision and to assist with transportation. Spirit Lake Nation Ministry Center is in need of food supplies, clothing and tools. If you have clean, gently used clothing, nonperishable food items or tools you would like to donate, please bring them to the church by August 4th.

The Bishop’s Laity Gathering is on Saturday, July 30th in Sioux Falls at First United Methodist Church. The topic for the day will be on worship. Volunteers are being sought to attend this Gathering with Pastor Nancy. We will be leaving around and returning that evening. It’s a wonderful opportunity to hear from a nationally recognized speaker on worship design. The cost is $25 for a team of one pastor and two laity and $10 for each additional person. Please contact Pastor by July 15th to attend. 

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Prayer list and announcements for June 19

In Our Prayers
Those needing strength and healing:
Ron Spencer, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Darlene Scott, Jayne Stearns, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)

Those who are experiencing flood waters in both ND and SD and tornados and other disasters across the country.    

Those serving with our military overseas:
 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle


Upcoming Events
June 20th Claremont Administrative Council
June 21st 7PM Hecla Bible Study
June 23rd 9AM Claremont Bible Study
June 23rd Assembly of float at Hecla
June 24-26th Hecla Quasi Celebration
June 26th Claremont worship
                10:30AM Hecla Ecumenical Worship Service
July 1-3rd Claremont Quasi Celebration
July 3rd  Hecla Worship
               11AM Claremont Community Worship in the Park
July 10th 8AM Hecla Worship Service
                9:30AM Claremont Worship Service
                11AM Britton Worship Service


Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com
Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning
Secretary: Judy Pierson

***Service time changes: Hecla has their Quasi Celebration June 24-26th. On Sunday, June 26th Claremont will worship at and Hecla at . Claremont celebrates their Quasi on July 1-3rd. The worship services on July 3rd will be at in Hecla and in Claremont.

Volunteers are being sought to help with beginning the worship services in each church. The volunteer will begin the service by lifting the announcements, leading the congregation in the call to worship and reading scripture. Sign up sheets are on the entryway table in Claremont and on the bulletin board in Hecla. Please prayerfully consider helping in this important task. Contact Pastor with any questions/concerns.

Pastor Nancy is putting together lists for prayer chains for each church. Please contact her as soon as possible with your email address and/or phone number. Prayerfully consider how you are being called to help in this powerful ministry of the church in lifting each other during difficult times.

If you are willing/able to provide cookies for the Claremont Quasi on Saturday afternoon, please contact Judy Pierson. Thank you in advance for helping with this project.

The UM Youth Mission trip is planned for August 7th through August 10th. Adults and young people (13 and older) are invited and encouraged to be a part of this time of serving others. We will leave at approximately on the 7th and return on Wednesday morning after breakfast. Please contact Pastor Nancy by July 10th to reserve your place on the team. Almost all of funds have been raised to cover the cost of the trip for 12 people. We will need adults for supervision and to assist with transportation. Spirit Lake Nation Ministry Center is in need of food supplies, clothing and tools. If you have clean, gently used clothing, nonperishable food items or tools you would like to donate, please bring them to the church by August 4th.

A special offering will be received today to provide financial assistance to those who are experiencing rising waters and flooding of homes in ND and SD. The funds may also be used to help provide food for the volunteers and National Guard troops that are helping sandbag and monitor the levees. Thank you in advance for your generosity in helping those in need in our Conference. Please continue to pray for strength and endurance for the people going through this difficult time.

The Bishop’s Gathering is on Saturday, July 30th in Sioux Falls at First United Methodist Church. The topic for the day will be on worship. Volunteers are being sought to attend this Gathering with Pastor Nancy. We will be leaving around and returning that evening. It’s a wonderful opportunity to hear from a nationally recognized speaker on worship design. The cost is $25 for a team of one pastor and two laity and $10 for each additional person. Please contact Pastor by July 10th to attend. 

Friday, June 10, 2011

Prayer list and announcements for June 12

In Our Prayers
Those needing strength and healing:
Ron Spencer, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Darlene Scott, Lilas Skoglund, Jayne Stearns, Andrew & Theresa Heinrich,, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)

Those who are experiencing flood waters in both ND and SD.    

Those serving with our military overseas:
 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Those in Need of Comfort and Strength
Family of Fran Cutler

Upcoming Events

June 14th Task Force Meeting at Hecla UMC
                 7PM Hecla Bible Study
June 15th Hecla Administrative Council
June 16th 9AM Claremont Bible Study
                 10AM Claremont UMW
                  7PM Worship Team Meeting
June 18th Household Shower for the Pahl’s at Claremont Legion Hall
June 20th Claremont Administrative Council
June 24-26th Hecla Quasi Celebration
June 26th Claremont worship
                10:30AM Hecla Ecumenical Worship Service

Contact information:
Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831; Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388
Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net 
Blog: http//c-humc.blogspot.com
Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com
Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning
Secretary: Judy Pierson 

A fundraiser & shower is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th from at the Claremont Legion Hall for the Pahl family. If you are able to assist with providing salads, buns or bars, please contact Pastor Nancy as soon as possible. Donations of baskets for a silent auction are also being sought. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping Rick & Carla get back on their feet after the March 19th fire.

***Service time changes: Hecla has their Quasi Celebration June 24-26th. On Sunday, June 26th Claremont will worship at and Hecla at . Claremont celebrates their Quasi on July 1-3rd. The worship services on July 3rd will be at in Hecla and in Claremont.

Volunteers are being sought to help with beginning the worship services in each church. The volunteer will begin the service by lifting the announcements, leading the congregation in the call to worship and reading scripture. Sign up sheets are in the entryway table in Claremont and on the bulletin board in Hecla. Please prayerfully consider helping in this important task. Contact Pastor with any questions/concerns.

Pastor Nancy is putting together lists for prayer chains for each church. Please contact her as soon as possible with your email address and/or phone number. Prayerfully consider how you are being called to help in this powerful ministry of the church in lifting each other during difficult times.

Thank you to everyone who helped paint the church in Hecla. If you donated funds, supplied snacks for the workers, prayed for the project or worked to scrape and paint your efforts are greatly appreciated. The church has a fresh new look to it and many people helped to make it possible. Thank you and God bless you.

Volunteers are being sought to help put together a float to represent our churches in the Quasi celebrations in both Hecla and Claremont. A flat bed or car trailer would be helpful to make the float. Please contact Pastor Nancy as soon as possible to volunteer for this fun project that will witness to our ministry in Christ in our communities.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Prayer list and announcements for June 5

In Our Prayers
Those needing strength and healing:
Ron Spencer, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Liam Lang (grandson of Lance & Sharon), Dolly McCarlson,   Drucilla Hinrichs, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Charlie Berg, Tiffany Valnes, Laronda Becker, Annie Tieszen

Darlene Scott, Lilas Skoglund, Jayne Stearns, Andrew & Theresa Heinrich,, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley, Viola Shilhanek, Duane Skoglund, Lorreta (Bernard Colestock’s sister)   

Those serving with our military overseas:
 Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Those in Need of Comfort and Strength
Family of Fran Cutler

Upcoming Events
June 7th Hecla Bible Study
June 8-11th Dakotas Annual Conference at Ramkota in Watertown, SD
June 9th Claremont Bible Study
June 14th Task Force Meeting at Hecla UMC
                 Hecla Bible Study
June 15th Hecla Administrative Council
June 16th Claremont Bible Study
                 Claremont UMW
                  Worship Team Meeting
June 18th Household Shower for the Pahl’s at Claremont Legion Hall
June 20th Claremont Administrative Council
June 26th Claremont worship
                Hecla Ecumenical Worship Service

Contact information:
Parsonage: 294-5303; Church: 294-5831; Pastor’s Cell: 294-7388
Church email: claremontumc@nvc.net 
Blog: http//c-humc.blogspot.com
Pastor’s email: nancyserving@gmail.com
Pastor: Rev. Nancy Manning
Secretary: Judy Pierson

Volunteers are being sought to help put together a float to represent our churches in the Quasi celebrations in both Hecla and Claremont. A flat bed or car trailer would be helpful to make the float. Please contact Pastor Nancy as soon as possible to volunteer for this fun project that will witness to our ministry in Christ in our communities.

A fundraiser & shower is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th from at the Claremont legion Hall for the Pahl family. If you are able to assist with providing salads, buns or bars, please contact Pastor Nancy as soon as possible. Donations of baskets for a silent auction are also being sought. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping Rick & Carla get back on their feet after the March 19th fire.

***Service time changes: Hecla has their Quasi Celebration June 24-26th. On Sunday, June 26th Claremont will worship at and Hecla at . Claremont celebrates their Quasi on July 1-3rd. The worship services on July 3rd will be at in Hecla and in Claremont.

Pastor Nancy, as well as Daryl & Judy Lloyd,  will be attending the Dakotas Annual Conference June 8th-11th in Watertown, SD. If there are any issues or pastoral needs that arise, please call her cell phone: 294-7388. Messages will be checked at the parsonage and the church once a day.

Volunteers are being sought to help with beginning the worship services in each church. The volunteer will begin the service by lifting the announcements, leading the congregation in the call to worship and reading scripture. Sign up sheets are in the entryway table in Claremont and on the bulletin board in Hecla. Please prayerfully consider helping in this important task. Contact Pastor with any questions/concerns.