Prayer list and announcements for October 30

Prayer Requests

Jim Larson, Dick Thompson, Darold Borman, Pastor Laura Borman

 (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Bette Hayward’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Darrell Wallace, Anne Zitlow--as she prepares to have Bone Marrow transplant,  Cliff Olson, Allock family, Laverne Swanson, Bob,

  Arlene Kuehl, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel, Lois, Calvin Quamen, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Ruth Hartberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Lois Murray Severson, Bill James, Clayton Sternhagen,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller),

Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Vivian Mitchell, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Bob Graf, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

William Gibbs, Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

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

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

October 30^th 11am-1PM Britton’s “Stew”pendous Meal

Nov. 1^st 1pm-5pm Hecla Office Hours

7PM Hecla UMW

Nov. 2^nd 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation at Claremont

Nov 3^rd 9am Claremont Bible Study

Nov 6^th 12:15pm Claremont Administrative Council Meeting

Nov. 6^th 5-7pm Hecla’s Fall Turkey Supper at Community Center

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.

Marshall Co. Food Pantry will be hosting a winter coat/clothing give away on Nov. 3^rd from 4-7PM and on Nov. 4-5^th from 10AM-Noon. Donations of new or gently used winter clothing are being requested. Please bring your donations to Britton UMC by Oct 31^st. Please call Pam Price at 448-2248 with any questions/concerns. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The practice for the Britton Community Area Christmas Cantata will begin on Wednesday, October 26^th at 8PM in the choir room of the Britton-Hecla School. Practice will be every Wednesday until Dec. 21^st.

Upcoming Events

Beginning October 30^th we will begin a three part series on “Simplicity and Generosity”. Invite your friends and neighbors to attend during the next several weeks.

Britton UMC invites you to attend a “Stew”pendous Meal on Sunday, October 30^th from 11AM-1PM. Homemade Stew, homemade bread and dessert will be served. Come for a time of fellowship and food--Be nourished in body and spirit.  

Hecla UMC invites you to attend their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 6^th from 5-7PM at the Hecla Community Center. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served and there will be a bake sale as well. Come and enjoy wonderful food and fellowship and take home some home baked goodies.

The Britton-Claremont-Hecla PPRC has discussed ideas and options that would enable our Pastor to foster, develop and maintain individual relationships within each congregation. On November 13th the respective PPRC members will be holding discussions with their congregations, to communicate as well as listen to your ideas on this subject. Please plan to attend worship and share your thoughts. If you have questions please contact any PPRC member.

Wesley Acres Camp and Retreat Center, a beautiful place of respite just north of Valley City ND, is hosting a Marriage Retreat led by the Rev. Kenrad & Mary Pederson, and directors Andy & Kate Bartel on November 4-6, 2011. We will be using the Prepare/Enrich tool as well as some of Adam Hamilton's resources. This will be a time of rest and relaxation and focus on our marriages. Space is limited, but there are still a couple of slots open. If you are interested, feel free to contact us at wac@dakcamps.org or (701)733-2413. You can register online by visiting our website: http://www.wesleyacrescamp.org/ .

The Britton-Hecla Student Council is hosting a Carnival on Friday, Nov. 4^th from 6:30-8:30pm. There will be food, bingo, cake walk, and other games. We are also taking donations of 25 milk jugs, 40 Ice Cream buckets, and 30 stuffed animals. If you have something that you would like to donate please talk to Brittany Bush or email her at bb3274@k12.sd.us. THANK YOU!  

Prayer list and announcements for October 23

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Journey--1^st grader in Sisseton with cancer, Dick Moeckly,

 Darrell Wallace, Kathy W’s Grandmother Dorothy, Anne Zitlow, as she prepares to have Bone Marrow transplant,  Cliff Olson, Allock family, Laverne Swanson, Bob, Arlene Kuehl, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel, Lois, Calvin Quamen, Luke Storley, Cindy 

Claremont: Joan Thompson, Lois Murray Severson, Bill James,

 Clayton Sternhagen,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson,

 Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Vivian Mitchell, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover,

 Bob Graf, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

William Gibbs, Travis Bailey, Michael Doyle, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

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

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

October 25^th 10-3 Hecla Office Hours

October 26^th 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30PM Youth Group at Britton

October 27^th 9AM Claremont Bible Study

October 30^th 11am-1PM Britton’s “Stew”pendous Meal

Nov. 1^st 1pm-5pm Hecla Office Hours

7PM Hecla UMW

Nov. 2^nd 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11am-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation at Claremont

Nov. 6^th 5-7pm Hecla’s Fall Turkey Supper at Community Center

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.

Marshall Co. Food Pantry will be hosting a winter coat/clothing give away on Nov. 3^rd from 4-7PM and on Nov. 4-5^th from 10AM-Noon. Donations of new or gently used winter clothing are being requested. Please bring your donations to Britton UMC by Oct 31^st. Please call Pam Price at 448-2248 with any questions/concerns. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The practice for the Britton Community Area Christmas Cantata will begin on Wednesday, October 26^th at 8PM in the choir room of the Britton-Hecla School. Practice will be every Wednesday until Dec. 21^st.

Upcoming Events

Beginning October 30^th we will begin a three part series on “Simplicity and Generosity”. Invite your friends and neighbors to attend during the next several weeks.

First Presbyterian Church of Britton, SD will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the church on October 23, 2011.  Our theme is "Lift High the Cross".  The day will begin with a special worship service at 10:00 a.m., at 1:00 p.m. program of music and celebration.  Cake and coffee will be served after the program.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Britton UMC invites you to attend a “Stew”pendous Meal on Sunday, October 30^th from 11AM-1PM. Homemade Stew, homemade bread and dessert will be served. Come for a time of fellowship and food--Be nourished in body and spirit.  

Hecla UMC invites you to attend their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 6^th from 5-7PM at the Hecla Community Center. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served and their will be a bake sale as well. Come and enjoy wonderful food and fellowship and take home some home baked goodies.

The Britton-Claremont-Hecla PPRC has discussed ideas and options that would enable our Pastor to foster, develop and maintain individual relationships within each congregation. On November 13th the respective PPRC members will be holding discussions with their congregations, to communicate as well as listen to your ideas on this subject. Please plan to attend worship and share your thoughts. If you have questions please contact any PPRC member.

On Sunday, October 30^th the youngest members of the Britton UMC Sunday school will be singing during our worship service. Be sure and be there and experience the wonder of the children’s voices.

Wesley Acres Camp and Retreat Center, a beautiful place of respite just north of Valley City ND, is hosting a Marriage Retreat led by the Rev. Kenrad & Mary Pederson, and directors Andy & Kate Bartel on November 4-6, 2011. We will be using the Prepare/Enrich tool as well as some of Adam Hamilton's resources. This will be a time of rest and relaxation and focus on our marriages. Space is limited, but there are still a couple of slots open. If you are interested, feel free to contact us at wac@dakcamps.org or (701)733-2413. You can register online by visiting our website: http://www.wesleyacrescamp.org/ .

Members of the Claremont congregation, if you are willing to furnish a hot dish or a dessert for the Charge Conference on Tuesday November 15^th, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer. 

Prayer list and announcements for October 16

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Kathy W’s grandmother, Anne Zitlow, as she prepares to have Bone Marrow transplant,  Cliff Olson, Allock family, Laverne Swanson, Bob,

 Arlene Kuehl, Rev. Steve Schroeder,  Jim Bush, Bonnie Olson, Rachel, Lois, Calvin Quamen, Linda Price, Al Franka, Luke Storley, Cindy 

Claremont: Bill James,  Lisa (Jackie’s niece),Clayton Sternhagen,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Vivian Mitchell, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover,

 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 18^th 12-5PM Office Hours at Hecla UMC

October 19^th 9:30AM Bible Study-Britton

11am-5pm Office Hours-Britton

6:30PM Confirmation at Claremont UMC

October 20^th 9AM Bible Study-Claremont

2:30PM Claremont UMW

Thoughts to Ponder

In Worship, we gather together in God’s presence. As a community, we praise God through music and share our joys and concerns through prayer. We listen for God’s Word to us through songs, scriptures and sermons. We respond to the Word with our heads, our hearts and our hands through the giving of our offerings and the renewal of our commitment to serve God in the world.

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.

Marshall Co. Food Pantry will be hosting a winter coat/clothing give away on Nov. 3^rd from 4-7PM and on Nov. 4-5^th from 10AM-Noon. Donations of new or gently used winter clothing are being requested. Please bring your donations to Britton UMC by Oct 31^st. Please call Pam Price at 448-2248 with any questions/concerns. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

The practice for the Britton Community Area Christmas Cantata will begin on Wednesday, October 26^th at 8PM in the choir room of the Britton-Hecla School. Practice will be every Wednesday until Dec. 21^st.

Upcoming Events

The next two Sundays, the sermons will focus on worship. On October 16^th the “Why” of worship will be the focus and on October 23^rd the “How” of worship will be the focus. Then beginning October 30^th we will begin a three part series on “Simplicity and Generosity”. Invite your friends and neighbors to attend during the next several weeks.

First Presbyterian Church of Britton, SD will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the church on October 23, 2011.  Our theme is "Lift High the Cross".  The day will begin with a special worship service at 10:00 a.m., catered noon meal (free will offering), a 1:00 p.m. program of music and celebration including music from the choir, a men's quartet, women's ensemble, duet of music by Jim & Bob Downie former members of First Presbyterian (their mother Lucy was the church organist for 50 years) acknowledgment of greetings from former pastors.  The grand finale will be an organ/piano duet "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" and a video show along with it!  (FYI from me it is awesome!)  Cake and coffee will be served after the program.  Everyone is welcome to attend. If you plan to attend the dinner please rsvp by Oct. 14 for the caterer.

Britton UMC invites you to attend a “Stew”pendous Meal on Sunday, October 30^th from 11AM-1PM. Homemade Stew, homemade bread and dessert will be served. Come for a time of fellowship and food--Be nourished in body and spirit.  

Hecla UMC invites you to attend their annual Fall Turkey Supper on Sunday, November 6^th from 5-7PM at the Hecla Community Center. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served and their will be a bake sale as well. Come and enjoy wonderful food and fellowship and take home some home baked goodies.

Prayer list and announcements for October 9th

Opportunities to Serve

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.

Blood is a valuable resource within each of us. By donating blood we can share our joy in life and God’s love with others. Blood, like love, is for sharing. Please donate at the

Britton Community Blood Drive

on Wednesday, October 12^th at the Community Room from 1:00PM to 6:00PM. Please call United Blood Services to set up an appointment at 1-800-917-4929.

Upcoming Events

Claremont UMC invites you to attend their 2^nd annual Harvest Breakfast on Saturday, October 15^th from 8-10AM. A free will offering 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.

The next two Sundays, the sermons will focus on worship. On October 16^th the “Why” of worship will be the focus and on October 23^rd the “How” of worship will be the focus. Then beginning October 30^th we will begin a three part series on “Simplicity and Generosity”. Invite your friends and neighbors to attend during the next several weeks.

Over the next couple of weeks, 3-4 people in each church will be given a survey to help evaluate the worship time. If you are one of them, Please take the time to fill them out (3-5 questions) and return them to Pastor Nancy or to a member of the Worship Team (Hecla-Stephanie Frohling, Bev Dinger, Marian Trautmann; Britton- Pam Meockly, Elaine Wismer, Vicki Renner; Claremont-Carol Hanse, Geri Rassmussen, Yvonne Gibbs, Judy Pierson.) The goals are to assess the vitality of worship, the experiences of God in worship, and how worship can become more pertinent, vibrant and renewing. If you have feedback on this and aren’t selected as one of the participants, please contact Pastor Nancy or one of the members of the Worship Team. Thank you in advance for helping to make our time of worship meaningful and joyous.

The Hecla UMC Annual Turkey supper is scheduled for Sunday, November 6^th at the Hecla Community Center.  Sign up sheets for donations of food, money and service are on the kitchen counter.  There will also be a bake sale in conjunction with the Supper.  Mark your calendars and prayerfully consider how you are able to help with this project.

On October 15^th everyone is invited to come and help decorate Hecla UMC for fall.  Come and help and enjoy good fellowship while bringing the beauty of God’s creation into the sanctuary.