Prayer list and announcements for October 2nd

Prayer Requests

Darold Borman, Pastor Laura Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Roger Andrews, Allcock family, Laverne Swanson, Bob, Arlene Kuehl, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Anne, Jim Bush, Bonnie Olson, Rachel, Lois,

 Calvin Quamen,  Linda Price, Al Franka,  Luke Storley, Cindy 

Family of Rick Morris who passed away on September 5^th; Sunset Colony as they grieve the loss of Jacob and William.  

Claremont: Lisa (Jackie’s niece),Clayton Sternhagen, Shirley Frey, Nnea Stanley, Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Larry Sanderson, Dolly McCarlson,

 Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Tom (Amy O’s friend), Bob Graf, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

William Gibbs, Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle

Upcoming Events

Sunday School: 8:30AM-Britton, 9:45AM-Claremont, 10AM-Hecla

Worship-Hecla—8AM; Britton—9:30AM; Claremont 11AM

October 2^nd World Communion Sunday

Oct 4^th 12-5 Office Hours in Hecla

October 5^th 9:30AM Bible Study at Britton UMC

11-5 Office Hours in Britton

6:30-8:00PM Confirmation in Claremont

October 6^th 9AM Bible Study in Claremont

October 12^th 7PM PPRC meeting at Britton UMC

6:30PM Youth Group at Britton UMC

October 15^th 8-10AM Harvest Breakfast at Claremont UMC

Thoughts to Ponder

God is in the business of taking old pieces of our lives, refinishing them and, at just the right time, surprising us with newfound beauty.        Susan Duke

Christmas is just around the corner and so is the Shoebox Christmas Gift program for the Dakotas Conference. Last year, Shoebox Christmas provided just over 4000 Christmas gifts to children in our conference that might not have gotten a gift during Christmas. The program reaches five reservations, homeless shelters and local churches throughout our conference. It's easy and fun to donate. Just get an empty shoebox and wrap the bottom and top separately. Then fill it with lots of fun stuff, put a rubber band around it so the top stays on and take it to the collection point nearest you. One mother of an eight-year-old boy told us "Thank you so much! This is the first Christmas gift he has ever gotten." Here are some suggestions for your Shoebox Christmas Gift: Hot Wheel cars, Handheld Electronic Games, Dolls, Card Games, Coloring books, Beanie Babies, Colors, books, small tools and flashlights.

The Minot Recovery Team is having a "Button Up Minot" work session on the first weekend of October 1-2.  If you cannot make it that weekend, schedule anytime you can in Minot before Oct. 16. This will involve working on Faith UMC as well as other related projects in the Minot area.  We will be mucking, cleaning, pulling nails, taking down walls or whatever needs to be done.   If you have a work team willing to travel to Minot please let us know.   It is best that you have your own housing (campers, tents, etc.) as rooms are not available at this time. 

Upcoming Events

Claremont UMC invites you to attend their 2^nd annual Harvest Breakfast on Saturday, October 15^th from 8-10AM. Donations will be accepted. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship and good food. Sign-up sheets are on the entry table to donate food and a sheet will be placed to help with preparation, serving and cleanup. Thank you in advance for your help; through prayer, donations, service and/or fellowship.

Bob & Betty Stanley are celebrating their 60^th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, October 2^nd with an “Open Shop” at their farm from 5-7PM. You are invited to come and help them celebrate with a time of fellowship and food.

A Benefit for Svet & Robin Savov, and their twins, Kollin & Riley, will be held Sunday, October 2^nd at the Community Center in Hecla. Pork Loin, potatoes and baked beans will be served from 11AM-1PM. A free will offering will be accepted. There will also be a silent auction from 11AM-2PM. Funds will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

St. John DeBritto Catholic Church is hosting their Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 2^nd from 11AM-1PM. There will be a raffle and Bingo after the meal.