Prayer list and announcements for November 27th

Prayer Requests

Jim Larson, Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Marge Edwards, Bernice Benda, Harriet Larson, Pat Freeman,

Rose (Doris’ sister), Phyllis Johnson, Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson, Allock family, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel-surg 11/11, Lois,

 Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Larry Sanderson, Drucilla Hinrichs, Lynn (Geri’s sister). Maddie Witham, Ruth Harberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Merlyn Olson, Lois Murray Severson,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla: Kelly Bushby, Linda Richter, Linda Smallwood, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Congratulations to Curtys Lloyd and Liz Stepanek on the birth of their daughter on Nov. 21^st. Her name is Hayden Elizabeth.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

David Rasmussen, Jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

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

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

Nov. 27^th 10:40am Britton’s Advent Workshop w/potluck lunch

Nov. 29^th 1-5pm Hecla Office Hours

Nov. 30^th 9:30 Bible Study in Britton UMC

Nov. 30^th 11-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

6:00PM Britton’s Finance Team Meeting

7PM Britton’s Administrative Council Meeting

Dec. 1^st  9am Claremont Bible Study

Dec. 3^rd 5pm Hecla Decorates for Christmas with potluck meal served.

All music lyrics used with permission under CCLI #

Thoughts to Ponder

“Hope means being surprised, because we don’t know what is best for us or how our lives are going to be completed. To cultivate hope is to suppress wishing—to refuse to fantasize about what we want, but live in anticipation of what God is going to do next.”

Rev. Eugene Peterson

Opportunities to Serve

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

Upcoming Events

What’s your relationship with Jesus like? Explore the life of the apostle John and the legacy of love he left for future believers. John understood that relationship is the point, and he was uniquely chosen to receive the “Revelation” of Jesus Christ. Learn how Christ still desires this kind of love relationship with you. Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 at Britton UMC. 11/30 through 2/8. Please sign up on entry way bulletin board by Sunday 11/13. Books will be ordered for those signed up by 11/13 and will cost approximately $18 each. Come join us for this Beth Moore Bible Study!

Britton UMW will be meeting on Wed, Dec 7^th at 7PM at Alice Moeckly’s home. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship with your sister’s in Christ.

Claremont UMC will be hosting their 3^rd Annual Night of Music on Sunday, December 11, 2011. The evening will begin with at meal of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings and then followed with a time of Christmas Music.  Sign up sheets to help with the event and to provide food donations are on the entry way table. If anyone is interested in participating in the music portion of the evening, please contact Pastor Nancy (294-7388) or Carol Hanse (294-5369).

Britton UMC will be hosting their annual Advent Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 27^th following the worship service. Adults and children are invited to attend and be a part of the fellowship with a potluck meal and in making Christmas Crafts and decorating the church for the Advent and Christmas Season.

Hecla UMC invites everyone to come and join the fun as we decorate the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 3^rd at 5pm.  A meal of turkey will be served and whatever anyone desires to bring to supplement the meal. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship.

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend their annual Christmas Program on Wednesday, Dec. 21^st at First Lutheran Church at 7:30pm. The Christmas Cantata “The Gift of Christmas” will be presented. Come and enjoy a time of beautiful music, fellowship and a filling of the Holy Spirit as we draw near to the time of celebrating Christ’s birth.

Youth (grades 6-12) of Britton, Claremont and Hecla are invited to attend a “Snow Camp” at Wesley Acres Dec. 27^th through the 30^th. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this fun event.

The children and youth of Claremont UMC will present their Christmas program during worship on Sunday, December 18^th. Mark your calendars and be sure to be there to experience Christmas through the voices of the youth. A potluck lunch will follow the worship service.

The youth and children of Britton UMC will present their Christmas program on Sunday, December 18^th at 7PM. Be sure to come and be a part of this celebration of Christmas lead by the children.

Hecla UMC & St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School children will present their Christmas program during worship at St. John’s (9am) on Sunday December 18^th. Be sure and attend and be inspired by the celebration of Christ’s birthday with the children.

A special thank you to the folks who decorated Claremont UMC’s sanctuary and fellowship hall for the Advent and Christmas season. It is beautiful and your hard work is greatly appreciated by all.

Prayer list and announcements for November 20th

Prayer Requests

Jim Larson, Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton: Marge Edwards,  Bernice Benda, Harriet Larson, Connor Storley,

Pat Freeman, Rose (Doris’ sister), Phyllis Johnson, Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson, Allock family, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel-surg 11/11, Lois, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Steve Cutler,  Drucilla Hinrichs, Lynn (Geri’s sister). MaddieWitham, Ruth Harberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Lois Murray Severson,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla:  Linda Richter, Linda Smallwood, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

David Rasmussen, jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

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

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

November 20^th after worship-Claremont UMC begins decorating

Nov. 20^th 7pm Marshall Co. Community Thanksgiving Service at 1^st Lutheran

Nov. 22^nd 1-5pm Hecla’s Office Hours

Nov. 23^rd 11-5pm Britton’s Office Hours

Nov. 24^th Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 24-26^th Pastor Nancy out of town

Nov. 27^th 10:40am Britton’s Advent Workshop w/potluck lunch

Dec. 3^rd 5pm Hecla Decorates for Christmas with potluck meal served.

Nov. 30^th 6PM Britton’s Finance Team Meeting

7PM Britton’s Administrative Council Meeting

All music lyrics used with permission under CCLI #

Thoughts to Ponder

“If you want to be important----wonderful; If you want to be recognized---wonderfu;. If you want to be great---wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That’s a new definition of greatness.”  Martin Luther King, Jr.  

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

Bishop’s Thanksgiving Offering

"We have some outstanding Native American Ministries throughout the Dakotas Conference. These ministries serve many but the need is so vast. During this season of Thanksgiving, prayerfully consider your gift for the people that have so little."  This year’s offering will be divided among Hope Center, Tree of Life Ministry, Spirit Lake Ministry, Southeast Pierre Community Center, Sioux Falls Community Shalom Zone -Wesley UMC, Four Winds Ministry, and Crow Creek Ministry. (Thanksgiving Offering will be received on Sunday,Nov.20^th)Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, Dakotas Conference 

Upcoming Events

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20^th at 7PM at First Lutheran Church. The offering will go to support the Marshall Co. Food Pantry as well as any non-perishable food items brought. Come and share in a time of worship and thanksgiving.

What’s your relationship with Jesus like? Explore the life of the apostle John and the legacy of love he left for future believers. John understood that relationship is the point, and he was uniquely chosen to receive the “Revelation” of Jesus Christ. Learn how Christ still desires this kind of love relationship with you. Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 at Britton UMC. 11/30 through 2/8. Please sign up on entry way bulletin board by Sunday 11/13. Books will be ordered for those signed up by 11/13 and will cost approximately $18 each. Come join us for this Beth Moore Bible Study!

The 10^th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24^th at 12 Noon, at the First Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Anyone looking for a place to enjoy a home cooked meal with friends and neighbors for the holiday is invited to attend. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 22^nd to Dorothy Jones (448-5677), Dorothy Stillson (448-2647) or Becky Weber (448-2572 –day, or 2398 evening.)

Britton UMW will be meeting on Wed, Dec 7^th at 7PM at Alice Moeckly’s home. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship with your sister’s in Christ.

Claremont UMC will be hosting their 3^rd Annual Night of Music on Sunday, December 11, 2011. The evening will begin with at meal of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings and then followed with a time of Christmas Music.  Sign up sheets to help with the event and to provide food donations are on the entry way table. If anyone is interested in participating in the music portion of the evening, please contact Pastor Nancy (294-7388) or Carol Hanse (294-5369).

Britton UMC will be hosting their annual Advent Workshop on Sunday, Nov. 27^th following the worship service. Adults and children are invited to attend and be a part of the fellowship with a potluck meal and in making Christmas Crafts and decorating the church for the Advent and Christmas Season.

Hecla UMC invites everyone to come and join the fun as we decorate the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 3^rd at 5pm.  A meal of turkey will be served and whatever anyone desires to bring to supplement the meal. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship.

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend their annual Christmas Program on Wednesday, Dec. 21^st at First Lutheran Church at 7:30pm. The Christmas Cantata “The Gift of Christmas” will be presented. Come and enjoy a time of beautiful music, fellowship and a filling of the Holy Spirit as we draw near to the time of celebrating Christ’s birth.

Youth of Britton, Claremont and Hecla are invited to attend a “Snow Camp” at Wesley Acres Dec. 27^th through the 30^th. Please let Pastor Nancy know as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this fun event.

Prayer list and announcements for November 13th

Prayer Requests

Jim Larson, Dick Thompson, Darold Borman (friends of Pastor Nancy)

Britton:  Bernice Benda, Harriet Larson, Connor Storley, Pat Freeman,

Rose (Doris’ sister), Phyllis Johnson, Bette Haywood’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson, Allock family, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel-surg 11/11, Lois,

 Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Lynn (Geri’s sister). Maddie Witham, Ruth Harberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Lois Murray Severson,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla:  Linda Richter, Linda Smallwood, Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Natalie Dinger, Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

David Rasmussen, jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

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

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

Nov. 15^th 2PM Claremont UMW

6-6:45pm Meal before Chg conference

7PM Charge Conference at Claremont UMC

Nov. 16^th 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

12-5pm Britton Office Hours

6:30pm Confirmation at Claremont UMC

7pm Claremont Evening Circle

Nov. 17^th 9am Claremont Bible Study

Nov. 20^th 7pm Marshall Co. Community Thanksgiving Service at 1^st Lutheran

Nov. 27^th Britton’s Advent Workshop

Dec. 3^rd 5pm Hecla Decorates for Christmas with potluck meal served.

All music lyrics used with permission under CCLI #

Thoughts to Ponder

“I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry; of having plenty and of being in need.”

Philippians 4:11-12

Opportunities to Serve

Christmas is just around the corner and so is the Shoebox Christmas Gift program for the Dakotas Conference. 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. All donations need to be at the church by November 18^th so they can be taken to Aberdeen by the 21^st for delivery to the various programs. 

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

Bishop’s Thanksgiving Offering

"We have some outstanding Native American Ministries throughout the Dakotas Conference. These ministries serve many but the need is so vast. During this season of Thanksgiving, prayerfully consider your gift for the people that have so little."  This year’s offering will be divided among Hope Center, Tree of Life Ministry, Spirit Lake Ministry, Southeast Pierre Community Center, Sioux Falls Community Shalom Zone -Wesley UMC, Four Winds Ministry, and Crow Creek Ministry. (Thanksgiving Offering will be received on Sunday, Nov. 20^th)

Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, Dakotas Conference 

Upcoming Events

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.

   

 Our annual Church Charge Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15^th at Claremont UMC. A meal will be served from 6-6:45pm and the meeting will be at 7pm. Mark your calendars and come to this important meeting regarding the churches. Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, our District Superintendent, will be leading the meeting. Come and be a part of the discussions and plans.

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20^th at 7PM at First Lutheran Church. The offering will go to support the Marshall Co. Food Pantry as well as any non-perishable food items brought. Come and share in a time of worship and thanksgiving.

The Britton UMW will be distributing Care Packages to our college students for finals week. If you would like to contribute, please bring 13 non-perishable items to the church by November 20^th. There will be a collection box in the entryway.

What’s your relationship with Jesus like? Explore the life of the apostle John and the legacy of love he left for future believers. John understood that relationship is the point, and he was uniquely chosen to receive the “Revelation” of Jesus Christ. Learn how Christ still desires this kind of love relationship with you. Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 at Britton UMC. 11/30 through 2/8. Please sign up on entry way bulletin board by Sunday 11/13. Books will be ordered for those signed up by 11/13 and will cost approximately $18 each. Come join us for this Beth Moore Bible Study!

The Britton American Legion & Auxillary  will be hosting their Baked Potato Dinner on Nov. 13^th from 11am-1pm. Baked Potatoes with various toppings and homemade pies will be served. Bingo will be played from 1-3PM at the Amacher Auditorium at Britton-Hecla School.

Prayer list and announcements for November 6th

Prayer Requests

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

Britton: Connor Storley,  Rose (Doris’ sister), Phyllis Johnson, Bette Hayward’s sister Linda, Tiffany from Sisseton, Journey--1^st grader with cancer, Dick Moeckly, Darrell Wallace, Anne Zitlow, Cliff Olson, Allock family, Arlene Kuehl, Rev. Steve Schroeder, Bonnie Olson, Rachel, Lois, Calvin Quamen, Luke Storley, Cindy

 Claremont: Lynn (Geri’s sister). Maddie Whitham, Ruth Hartberg, Susie Larson, Elizabeth Sanderson, Lois Murray Severson, Clayton Sternhagen,  Patty Anne (niece of Don Miller), Dolly McCarlson, Don & Marj Hinrichs, Laronda Becker

Hecla:  Betty (Wayne’s niece), Judy Wagner, Steve Glover, Natalie Dinger,

 Dawn Frohling, Luke Storley.

Those Serving in the military overseas:

David Rasmussen, jr, William Gibbs, Michael Swanson, Alex Swanson

Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

Nov 8^th 1-5PM Hecla Office Hours

7PM Hecla Administrative Council

Nov 9^th 9:30AM Britton Bible Study

11-5pm Britton Office Hours

6PM Youth leave for Groton Youth Rally-from Britton

6:15pm youth leave from Claremont

Nov 10^th 9am Claremont Bible Study

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. All donations need to be at the church by November 17^th so they can be taken to Aberdeen by the 21^st for delivery to the various programs. 

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

Upcoming Events

We will with a sermon series “Simplicity and Generosity” through Sunday, Nov. 20th. Today we talk about Wisdom & Finance; on the 13^th we will talk about Cultivating Contentment and on the 20^th we will talk about Defining Generosity. During Advent we will be focusing on the “Journey” and the sermons will reflect Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.  Invite your friends and neighbors to attend during the next several weeks.

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.

Our annual Church Charge Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15^th at Claremont UMC. A meal will be served from 6-6:45pm and the meeting will be at 7pm. Mark your calendars and come to this important meeting regarding the churches. Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, our District Superintendent, will be leading the meeting. Come and be a part of the discussions and plans.

A reminder to the Chairs of Finance, PPRC, UMW, Christian Education, Trustees, Missions and Lay Leader that reports for the Charge Conference are due in the office by Nov. 11^th. If you have questions about the format, please contact Pastor as soon as possible.

Marshall County Ministerial invites you to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20^th at 7PM at First Lutheran Church. The offering will go to support the Marshall Co. Food Pantry as well as any non-perishable food items brought. Come and share in a time of worship and thanksgiving.

The Men of First Lutheran Church in Britton, invite you to attend their Pancake & Sausage Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 6^th from 10:30am-12:30pm. Free will donations will be accepted.

The men of Groton UMC invite you to attend their Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 13^th from 11am-1:30pm.